Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Prescott vs Thai 3
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Pandeya goes for a double leg but Materlak avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Materlak continues to drive forward.
Materlak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pandeya throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pandeya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Materlak throws out the jab.
Pandeya throws a jab when Materlak was well out of range.
Pandeya swings for the body but Materlak moves out of range.
Pandeya tries to clinch up but Materlak circles away and keeps his distance.
Materlak throwing a counter right hand but Pandeya manages to avoid it.
Pandeya throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Materlak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pandeya was well out of range. Poor timing from Materlak.
Pandeya takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Materlak misses with a straight left.
Materlak misses with a low kick.
Materlak walks into a jab.#TD2#
Pandeya throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Materlak tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pandeya is in Materlak's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pandeya looking to sit in guard and control but Materlak gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Pandeya working a defensive guard but Materlak manages to pass into side control anyway.
Materlak wants to control but Pandeya is keeping him busy.
Materlak tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
An elbow from Materlak crashes against the mat.
Sloppy strikes there by Materlak.
Pandeya is looking for a sweep.
Pandeya is trying to control Materlak's posture but Materlak avoids it.
Pandeya is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Materlak working the strikes but Pandeya uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Pandeya wants to get back to full guard.
Materlak content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pandeya 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.
Pandeya tries to get to full guard but Materlak has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Materlak slows the pace down in half guard.
Pandeya is looking to improve his position.
Pandeya is trying is best to control the position here.
Pandeya trying to control here.
Materlak is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Materlak wants to work for an arm triangle but Pandeya is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
Materlak trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Materlak lands a jab.
Materlak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pandeya.
Pandeya just misses with a punch to the body.
Materlak feints and then cracks Pandeya's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pandeya down.
Pandeya missing with a left hand there. Materlak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donk. Materlak catches Pandeya right on the button with a cross.
Materlak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pandeya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Materlak.
A looping hook to the body misses from Materlak. Pandeya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pandeya throws out a counter right but Materlak avoids it with no problem.
Materlak on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pandeya. Pandeya obviously looking to wear him down.
Pandeya throws a hook to the side of Materlak's head but Materlak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Materlak throws a head kick but Pandeya moves out of range.
Michal Materlak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A leg kick checked by Pandeya.#T4#
Materlak lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pandeya will feel that in the morning.
Pandeya tries to clinch but Materlak is having none of it.
Materlak throws a low kick but Pandeya moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Materlak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pandeya now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Materlak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pandeya.
Materlak cracks Pandeya with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Pandeya misses with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Materlak.
Pandeya lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice jab there from Materlak.
Pandeya misses the shot to the body.
Materlak avoids the body shot from Pandeya.
Materlak tries a low kick but Pandeya avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Pandeya misses the target.
Materlak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Materlak throws a hook but Pandeya blocks it.
Pandeya tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Materlak misses the jab.
Materlak lands a leg kick that knocks Pandeya off balance momentarily.
Materlak misses the shot to the body.
Materlak misses with a head kick.
Pandeya lands with a nice body punch.
Materlak looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Materlak dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Materlak throws a body shot but no joy.
Pandeya throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Materlak fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pandeya just manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Pandeya blocks the leg kick.
Pandeya tries a quick counter leg kick but Materlak is wise to it.
Materlak checks the leg kick nicely there.
Materlak finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pandeya tries to score with a low kick but Materlak moves his leg out of the way.
Materlak appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pandeya throws a body shot but no joy.
Pandeya throws a low kick, looking for Materlak's leg but Materlak calmly moves out of range.
Pandeya looks to land a left hand but Materlak moved out of range nicely.
Pandeya throws a body punch but Materlak moves out of range.
Michal Materlak is winning the standup battle so far.
Materlak misses with a low kick.
Pandeya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Materlak was well out of range. Poor timing from Pandeya.
Materlak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pandeya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Materlak moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandeya lands a jab to the nose.
Pandeya throws a combination. Materlak tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pandeya fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Materlak is looking to slow Pandeya down with leg kicks.
Pandeya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Materlak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Materlak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pandeya.#T1##TD2#
Pandeya bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Michal Materlak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pandeya tries to advance to mount but can't.
Materlak is looking for a sweep.
Pandeya taking a breather here.
Pandeya trying to control the action but Materlak is working from the bottom.
Materlak struggling a bit here.
Materlak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Materlak prevents Pandeya from moving into mount. #T2#
Pandeya controls the position from side control.
Materlak stops Pandeya from passing to mount.
Pandeya moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Let's hope that Pandeya has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Materlak is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Materlak is not content to let Pandeya control the position.
Materlak is looking to regain half guard here but Pandeya keeps moving and retains side control.
Materlak manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pandeya's best efforts.
Materlak tries to get to full guard but Pandeya has control of the leg. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pandeya is trying to control the action in half guard but Materlak is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pandeya trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Materlak misses with a wild body shot.
Materlak throws a hook but Pandeya blocks it.
Pandeya looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pandeya cracks a nice hook into Materlak's ribs.
That kick from Pandeya tenderised Materlak's leg. Materlak is trying to keep his angry face on.
Materlak lands a leg kick that knocks Pandeya off balance momentarily.
Pandeya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Materlak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pandeya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Materlak.
Materlak misses with an uppercut. Pandeya saw that one coming.
Materlak throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pandeya! But no joy.
Pandeya misses with a low kick.
Materlak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pandeya.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pandeya tries to score with a low kick but Materlak moves his leg out of the way.
A clash of legs there as Pandeya blocks the low kick.
Pandeya looks to throw the jab but Materlak is out of range.
Pandeya catches Materlak with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Materlak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pandeya was well out of range. Poor timing from Materlak.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saurabh Pandeya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Pandeya is looking to score with low kicks.
A quick step to the side and Materlak tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pandeya tries to clinch but Materlak is having none of it.
Materlak throws a quick inside leg kick.
Materlak lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Materlak misses with a body kick.
Materlak slips a jab from Pandeya.
Pandeya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pandeya throws a leg kick but Materlak sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pandeya with the inside leg kick.
Materlak connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Materlak lands a high kick!
Materlak blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab from Pandeya misses.
Pandeya throws a low kick but Materlak moves out of range easily.
Pandeya defending well as Materlak loads up on a big left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pandeya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Materlak.
Materlak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Materlak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pandeya's sensitive parts.
Materlak misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Materlak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pandeya unleashes a big counter combination but Materlak bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pandeya connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Materlak throws a hook to the side of Pandeya's head but Pandeya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Pandeya on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Materlak.
Pandeya tries to clinch up.
Pandeya looks to land a left hand but Materlak moved out of range nicely.
Materlak misses with a body kick.
Pandeya staying out of range there.
Materlak moves away from the strike by Pandeya.
Pandeya lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A leg kick checked by Pandeya.
Pandeya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pandeya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Materlak works the jab nicely.
Pandeya misses with a few strikes there.
Materlak throws a body punch but Pandeya moves out of range. #TD2#
Pandeya closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Materlak quickly recovers to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Materlak manages to get to full guard.
Materlak looking for a sweep. Not yet Materlak, not yet. #T2#
Materlak keeping moving, preventing Pandeya from controlling successfully.
Materlak is trying to control the position but Pandeya postures up.
Pandeya trying to control the position from guard on top but Materlak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Materlak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pandeya defends well.
Pandeya trying to control the position from guard on top but Materlak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Materlak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pandeya tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Materlak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Materlak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Materlak on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pandeya misses with a straight left.
Pandeya misses with a wild body shot.
Materlak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pandeya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Materlak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Materlak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pandeya shoots in and drives through. Materlak sprawls well.
Materlak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pandeya.
Pandeya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pandeya defending well as Materlak loads up on a big left hand.
Materlak lands a head shot.#T4#
Pandeya looks to score with a jab to the body but Materlak is just out of range.
Materlak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pandeya.
A punch lands to the side of Pandeya 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Pandeya shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Materlak is trying to defend but Pandeya finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pandeya trying to control from half guard but Materlak is working away.
Pandeya prevents Materlak from improving his position.
Pandeya not doing much here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Materlak manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Materlak showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Materlak 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SMASH: Thai vs Bispen
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Materlak throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pandeya misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Materlak releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've been informed that Materlak 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.
Pandeya lands a glancing blow to the side of Materlak's head.
Materlak throws the left hand but Pandeya avoids the punch easily.
Pandeya tries to clinch up.
Pandeya lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Materlak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pandeya was well out of range. Poor timing from Materlak.
Pandeya bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Materlak's head.
Materlak misses with a hook. Pandeya ducked under it nicely.
Pandeya changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Materlak swings for the body but Pandeya moves out of range. #CL#
Pandeya moves into the clinch.
Materlak can't break the clinch.
Materlak has a couple of punches blocked by Pandeya. #BC2#
Materlak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Materlak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pandeya.
Pandeya throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pandeya attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pandeya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A cross from Materlak lands.
Materlak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pandeya.
Materlak needs to keep his hands up - Pandeya had a free shot at his head there.
Materlak just misses with a punch to the body.
Materlak looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Materlak looks to land a left hand but Pandeya moved out of range nicely.
Materlak throws a shot from downtown. Pandeya moves away and avoids it.
Pandeya darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Materlak misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Materlak misses the target.
Materlak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Pandeya. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pandeya.
Materlak misses with a looping right.
Materlak throws an overhand right that lands on Pandeya's shoulder, as Pandeya tries to avoid the shot.
Pandeya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Materlak was well out of range. Poor timing from Pandeya.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A slow jab from Materlak misses its intended target.
Materlak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pandeya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Materlak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pandeya manages to avoid it.
Materlak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pandeya moves away.
Pandeya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Materlak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Michal Materlak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pandeya lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Materlak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Materlak misses the jab.
Pandeya bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Materlak's head backwards.#T2#
Materlak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pandeya.
Materlak flicks out a counter leg kick but Pandeya steps away.
Pandeya's corner calls for a 1-2. Pandeya obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Materlak misses.
Pandeya tries to clinch but Materlak moves out of range.
Materlak misses with a low kick.
Pandeya tries to counter with a takedown but Materlak is quick to defend against it.
We've been hearing reports that Pandeya has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Materlak moves out of range as Pandeya strikes.
Materlak was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pandeya walks into a jab.
Materlak swats away the attempt to clinch by Pandeya.
Pandeya finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pandeya wants to clinch.
Materlak throws a shot to the body.
Materlak misses with an uppercut. Pandeya saw that one coming.
Pandeya throwing a counter right hand but Materlak manages to avoid it.
Materlak looks to land a right hand but Pandeya moved out of range.
Materlak lands a right hook to the body.
Pandeya looks to land a right hand but Materlak moved out of range.
Materlak ducks right into an uppercut from Pandeya. #T3#
Materlak throws a good cross that connects.
Pandeya throws the left hand but Materlak avoids the punch easily.
Materlak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pandeya takes a swing at Materlak's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Pandeya shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Materlak's guard.
Materlak wants to get back to his feet but Pandeya passes into half guard. #REVB#
Pandeya stops Materlak from getting back to his feet.
Materlak has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pandeya is working away from the top position though.
Pandeya is looking to advance position but Materlak won't allow it.
Pandeya is taking a breather. Materlak says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Materlak is staying active underneath Pandeya, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pandeya passes to full mount! #T4#
Pandeya trying to control but Materlak is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pandeya controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Materlak is trying to reverse the position but instead Pandeya has taken his back - oops!
Pandeya doesn't have the hooks in and Materlak manages to turn into his guard.
Materlak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pandeya is keeping the position for now.
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 Saurabh Pandeya will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Pandeya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Materlak.
Materlak lands a nice shot to the body.
Materlak swats away the attempt to clinch by Pandeya.
Materlak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Materlak fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pandeya tries to clinch but Materlak moves out of range.
Materlak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pandeya blocks a jab.
Materlak looks to land a right hand but Pandeya moved out of range.
A leg kick checked by Pandeya.
Materlak throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Pandeya drives through with a takedown into Materlak's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pandeya showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Materlak wants to sweep here but Pandeya controlling him for the moment.
Pandeya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Materlak swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Materlak is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pandeya controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pandeya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pandeya slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Materlak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pandeya misses with a low kick.
Pandeya jabs at Materlak's body.
Pandeya misses with an uppercut.
Pandeya checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Materlak misses with a straight left. #TD#
Pandeya shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Materlak is trying to defend but Pandeya finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Well, if Pandeya is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Materlak wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Pandeya is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Materlak has managed to free his arm - good work.
Saurabh Pandeya overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pandeya stalling. #T3#
Materlak tries to get to full guard but Pandeya has control of the leg.
Materlak is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pandeya tries to pass to full mount but Materlak defends it.
Materlak desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Still in half guard, Pandeya seems content to control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Materlak won't allow Pandeya to pass to mount.
Pandeya trying to control from half guard but Materlak is working away.
Materlak is looking to improve his position.
Materlak is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Materlak avoids the body shot from Pandeya.
Materlak throws a lazy right hand but Pandeya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Pandeya misses.
Pandeya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Materlak.
Pandeya throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pandeya closes the distance but Materlak moves to the side
and Materlak counters with a nice uppercut.
Pandeya throws a lazy uppercut
and Materlak makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#TD#
Pandeya shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Materlak is trying to defend but Pandeya finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Materlak has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pandeya is working away from the top position though.
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 Saurabh Pandeya will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Materlak lunges at Pandeya with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pandeya's hand.
Materlak just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Materlak.
Nice defenses there by Materlak.
Pandeya is looking to clinch.
Materlak appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Materlak.
Pandeya misses with a looping right.
Pandeya throws a poor cross that misses
and Materlak counters with a nice leg kick.
Materlak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Materlak misses the jab.
Materlak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pandeya.
Materlak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pandeya manages to avoid it.
Materlak missing with a left hand there. Pandeya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandeya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Materlak.
Materlak only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Pandeya shoots in looking for a takedown but Materlak manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pandeya's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pandeya is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Materlak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pandeya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Materlak connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Materlak takes a swing at Pandeya's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Pandeya will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice shot lands for Materlak.
Materlak scores with a nice right hand.
Materlak tries to score with a low kick but Pandeya moves his leg out of the way.
Materlak tries to work over Pandeya's front leg with a kick but Pandeya checks it.
Materlak jabs Pandeya to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Materlak wants to slow Pandeya down by chopping away at his legs.
Materlak throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pandeya throws a jab when Materlak was well out of range.
Pandeya throws a big shot that misses.
Pandeya throws a solid leg kick but Materlak takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pandeya.
Materlak throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pandeya throws a chopping leg kick but Materlak manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pandeya throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Pandeya moves into range and clinches up with Materlak.
Pandeya cracks Materlak with a nice body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Materlak blocking some punches.
Materlak working hard to break the clinch.
Pandeya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Michal Materlak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Materlak misses with a punch to the body.
Materlak misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Materlak breaks the clinch.
Pandeya is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Materlak slips under a jab.
Materlak keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Materlak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A bone on bone clash there as Pandeya blocks the leg kick.
Pandeya appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Materlak throws a low kick but Pandeya moves out of range easily. #TD#
Pandeya drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Materlak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pandeya advances to full mount.
Pandeya takes Materlak's back.
Pandeya just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Pandeya trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #T3#
Materlak is trying to stand back up.
I really don't envy Materlak right now.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Materlak is keeping busy. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pandeya controlling from the back.
Pandeya's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Pandeya has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Materlak trying to get back to his feet but Pandeya is in full control for now.
Pandeya wants to control but Materlak is keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michal Materlak.
I think Pandeya 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: SMASH: Dankovic vs Drago
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Meine throws a low kick but it's checked well by Materlak.
Materlak takes a swing at Meine's ribcage but misses.
Meine misses with an uppercut. Materlak saw that one coming.
Meine misses with a wild body shot.
Meine throws a hook but Materlak blocks it.
Materlak throws a leg kick that misses.
Meine throws a head kick that misses.
Meine misses with a hook.
Meine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rudolf Meine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Materlak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meine was well out of range. Poor timing from Materlak.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Materlak checks a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Materlak lands a nice hook to Meine's body. Meine takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've been informed that Materlak 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.
Meine tries to clinch but Materlak moves out of range.
Materlak clobbers Meine with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Materlak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meine misses with an uppercut. Materlak saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materlak looks to score with a jab to the body but Meine is just out of range.
Meine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Materlak.
Materlak with the inside leg kick.
Materlak lands a glancing blow to the side of Meine's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Materlak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Materlak avoids the head kick by Meine.
Materlak cracks Meine with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Meine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Materlak. #T1#
Materlak scores with a jab.
Materlak tries to score with a low kick but Meine moves his leg out of the way.
Meine motions for Materlak to come forward. Meine throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Materlak stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Meine just misses with a punch to the body.
Materlak lands a jab to the head.
Meine looks to score with a jab to the body but Materlak is just out of range.
Good leg kick by Materlak.
Materlak has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Materlak moves out of range of the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Materlak pivots, looking for a leg kick but Meine is out of range and Materlak settles back down.
Meine is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Materlak.
Meine lands a nice hook to Materlak's body. Materlak takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Materlak tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Meine works the jab nicely.
Materlak works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meine fails to land with a series of punches.
Meine blocks the body kick.
Materlak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Meine tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Materlak manages to circle out of the way.
Meine jabs Materlak to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Meine connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Materlak changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Materlak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Materlak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meine manages to avoid it.
Meine swings for the body but Materlak moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Meine takes a swing at Materlak's ribcage but misses.
Materlak throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Meine.
Meine throws a low kick but Materlak avoids it.
Materlak walks into a left hand.
Materlak throws a nice outside leg kick.
Materlak fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Meine on the side of the head.
Materlak throws a jab when Meine was well out of range.
Meine tries to clinch there but Materlak circles away.
Materlak scores with a decent looking hook.
Materlak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meine just misses with a punch to the body.
Materlak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meine.
Meine is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Materlak. Meine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Meine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Materlak avoids the body shot from Meine.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Materlak 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 Meine has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Meine and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Meine tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Materlak manages to circle out of the way.
Meine scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Materlak will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Meine throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Materlak misses with an uppercut. Meine saw that one coming.
Materlak is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Materlak takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Meine misses with a low kick.
Materlak ducks under a wild hook from Meine.
Meine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Materlak cracks a nice hook into Meine's ribs.
Materlak takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Materlak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big left from Meine misses.
Meine throws a solid leg kick but Materlak takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Meine.
Materlak only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Meine takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Materlak ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Meine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Meine tries to land a front kick but Materlak steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Materlak appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Materlak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meine manages to avoid it.
Materlak checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Materlak throws a nice inside leg kick.
Meine takes a swing at Materlak's ribcage but misses.
Meine is looking to wear down Materlak with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Meine misses with a low kick as Materlak jumps back.
That kick from Meine tenderised Materlak's leg. Materlak is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Materlak with a body punch. A glancing blow.
An inside leg kick lands from Meine.
Meine slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Meine blocks a jab.
Materlak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Materlak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Materlak looks to throw the jab but Meine is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Meine. That's going to slow Materlak down.
Meine throws a low kick but it's checked well by Materlak.
Meine misses with a double jab.
Materlak avoids a punch combination nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Materlak checks a leg kick.
Materlak is trying to counter with his kicks.
Meine lands a jab.
Meine tries a head kick but it misses.
Materlak looks to score with a jab to the body but Meine is just out of range.
Materlak is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Meine had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Materlak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab lands there for Materlak.
That kick from Materlak tenderised Meine's leg. Meine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Materlak moves out of range of the strikes.
Materlak looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Meine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michal Materlak will probably get the nod.
That's time! Meine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Meine finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Materlak misses.
Materlak lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Materlak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Materlak there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Meine has closed the distance and engaged Materlak in a clinch.
Meine has a couple of punches blocked by Materlak.
Nice body punch from Meine - that landed with a thud.
Materlak scores with a shot to the side of Meine's head.
Meine is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Materlak to keep the fight standing.
Materlak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Materlak can't break the clinch.
Materlak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Materlak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meine.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meine.
Meine tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Materlak just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meine works on Materlak's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Materlak on the inside.
Meine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Meine jumps guard and drags Materlak to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Materlak tries to free his leg and advance position but Meine is retaining full guard. #T1#
Materlak slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Materlak trying to control the position from guard on top but Meine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Materlak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Meine is looking for a triangle here but Materlak uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Materlak wants to control for a moment but Meine uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Materlak wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Meine uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Materlak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Materlak wants to stand but Meine has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Materlak is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Meine keeping full guard, as Materlak tries to pass. #T3##SUB#
Meine is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Materlak defends well.
Meine has a closed guard, preventing Materlak from standing up.
Materlak is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Materlak scoring with punches to the head and body.
Materlak wants to stand but Meine is controlling his posture from full guard.
Materlak pushes down on Meine's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Materlak trying to advance position but Meine counters by regaining guard. #SUB#
Meine working for submissions but it's allowed Materlak to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Materlak content to control rather than advance.
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 Rudolf Meine will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Materlak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meine was well out of range. Poor timing from Materlak.
Meine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Meine tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Materlak manages to circle out of the way.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Materlak - that will leave a mark!
Materlak throws the left hand but Meine avoids the punch easily.
Meine smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Meine stuns Materlak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Meine is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Meine pivots, looking for a leg kick but Materlak is out of range and Meine settles back down.
Materlak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meine.
Materlak tries to score with a low kick but Meine moves his leg out of the way.
The fighters circle momentarily. Meine darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Materlak blocks the leg kick.
Meine throws a low kick but Materlak moves out of range easily.
Materlak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Materlak smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Meine throws a body shot but no joy.
Meine loads up on a big right hand but Materlak slips the punch.
Materlak jabs at Meine's body.
Materlak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meine.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Materlak throws a shot from downtown. Meine moves away and avoids it.
Materlak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Materlak swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Meine misses with a low kick as Materlak jumps back.
The fighters circling - Materlak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Materlak checks a leg kick.
Meine tried to score with a low kick but Materlak checks it.
Materlak moves into range and connects with a jab.
Meine does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
An inside leg kick lands from Meine.
Materlak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Meine lands a leg kick that knocks Materlak off balance momentarily.
Materlak lands a slapping body shot.
Meine misses with a looping right.
Meine swings for the body but Materlak moves out of range.
Materlak blocks a jab.
Materlak throws a low kick but Meine moves out of range easily.
Meine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Meine takes a swing at Materlak's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Meine has taken the fight to the clinch.
Meine tries to throw a body punch but Materlak avoids it by throwing Meine back against the cage.
Meine has a couple of punches blocked by Materlak.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Materlak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meine misses with the head strike. #T2#
Meine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Materlak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Meine keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Materlak misses with a wild body shot.
Meine connects with a nice looking jab.
Meine misses with a looping left.
Meine punishes Materlak's body with a nice straight punch.
Materlak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Meine throws out the jab.
Meine moves out of range of the strikes.
Materlak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meine.
Meine is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Materlak.
Meine lands with a good body shot.
Meine connects with a solid leg kick.
Materlak checks a low kick from Meine.
Materlak throws a body shot but no joy.
Meine looks to score with a jab to the body but Materlak is just out of range.
Materlak paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Meine paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Materlak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Meine throws out the jab.
Meine works over Materlak's head and body with a nice combination.
Materlak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meine with a jab.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Materlak.
Meine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Materlak manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Materlak.
Materlak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Materlak thumps Meine with a low kick.
Materlak misses the shot to the body.
Meine scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Materlak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meine attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Materlak ducks under a wild hook from Meine.
Some bone on bone action there as Materlak checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Materlak keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It seemed like Materlak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Materlak misses with a straight left.
Materlak swings for the body but Meine moves out of range.
Meine lands a glancing blow to the side of Materlak's head.
Materlak checks the leg kick nicely there.
Materlak misses with the combination.
Meine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Materlak moves out of range as Meine strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Materlak. That snapped Meine's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Materlak. Meine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Meine lands with a nice body punch.
Meine tried to score with a low kick but Materlak checks it.
Materlak throws out a loose jab but Meine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meine loads up on a big right hand but Materlak slips the punch.
Meine throws a body shot but no joy.
Meine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Materlak was well out of range. Poor timing from Meine.
Some wild striking there from Materlak.
Rudolf Meine is winning the standup battle so far.
Meine misses with a head kick.
Materlak swings for the body but Meine moves out of range.
Materlak moves away from the strike by Meine.
A jab from Meine finds it's way through Materlak's defenses.
Meine wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meine misses with a low kick as Materlak jumps back.
Materlak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Meine.
Meine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Materlak manages to avoid it.
Meine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Materlak.
Nice jab there from Materlak.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rudolf Meine showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Meine 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rudolf Meine!

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit v Materlak 2
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Materlak avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Materlak.
We've been informed that Materlak 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.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Materlak.
Materlak blocks a jab.
Materlak throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Materlak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sitsongrit circles away quickly and effectively.
Michal Materlak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Materlak throws a solid leg kick but Sitsongrit takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Materlak.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Materlak misses.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Materlak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Materlak.
Materlak misses with a straight right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Materlak.
Materlak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Materlak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch there but Materlak circles away.
Materlak flicks out a counter leg kick but Sitsongrit steps away.#T1#
Materlak slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Materlak is having none of it.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Materlak moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Materlak darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab lands there for Materlak.
Decent striking displayed by Materlak there.
Materlak throws a low kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Materlak digs a good hook to Sitsongrit's body.
Materlak throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab by Materlak.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Materlak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit connects with a nice looking jab.
Materlak scores with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Materlak gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Materlak connects with a body shot.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Materlak strikes.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
A jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there.
Materlak throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit blocks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Materlak ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a decent looking hook.
Materlak misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Materlak looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Materlak was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Materlak slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Materlak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sitsongrit.
A swing and a miss from Materlak.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Materlak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Materlak throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sitsongrit counters with a thumping low kick.
Materlak misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Materlak.#T3#
A nice combination there by Materlak.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
A lazy left from Materlak finds it's target.
Sitsongrit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Materlak. Materlak obviously looking to wear him down.
Materlak jabs Sitsongrit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Materlak throws a quick inside leg kick.
Materlak slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Materlak throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Materlak moves out of range.
Materlak lands a nice looking body kick.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Materlak scores with the left hand. Sitsongrit knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sitsongrit needs to keep his hands up - Materlak had a free shot at his head there.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Materlak. #T4#
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Materlak.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Materlak.
Sitsongrit tried to counter with a leg kick but Materlak avoided it.
Sitsongrit takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Materlak's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Materlak down.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Materlak throws a leg kick which misses Sitsongrit's front leg but catches the back leg as Sitsongrit tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Materlak.
Materlak is looking to slow Sitsongrit down with leg kicks.
Materlak takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from Materlak.
Sitsongrit throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit throws the kick towards the body but Materlak avoids it.
Jab, jab by Materlak - just one landing.
Materlak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Materlak moves out of range.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Materlak dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Materlak throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Materlak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sitsongrit.
Materlak misses the shot to the body.
Materlak throws a body shot but no joy.
Materlak throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Materlak missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit stuns Materlak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big left from Materlak misses.
Materlak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A cross from Materlak lands.
Michal Materlak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Materlak.
The fighters circling - Materlak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Materlak lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Materlak sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Materlak keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sitsongrit works Materlak's body with a nice hook.
Materlak misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Materlak checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Materlak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Materlak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Materlak bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sitsongrit's head backwards.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Materlak throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Materlak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Materlak manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but Materlak checks it.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Materlak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit cracks Materlak with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Materlak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Materlak takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Materlak has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Materlak scores with a hook to the body. Sitsongrit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Materlak uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Materlak throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Materlak throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Materlak misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Materlak under the eye.
Materlak punishes Sitsongrit's body with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Materlak.
Materlak scores with a hook to the body. Sitsongrit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab from Materlak.#T3#
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Materlak moves out of range.
Materlak feints a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Materlak's head.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch
and Materlak counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Materlak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice leg kick from Materlak, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Materlak's body.
Materlak takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Materlak's front leg but catches the back leg as Materlak tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Materlak's legs.
Good shot there by Materlak.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Materlak misses the body punch
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Michal Materlak has been cut.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Materlak has time to react.
Materlak shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Materlak lands an overhand right.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Materlak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit takes one to the chin there.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Materlak moves away.
Materlak misses with a hook
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Materlak throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Materlak connects with a body shot.
Materlak with a nice cross.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a low kick but Materlak moves his leg out of the way.
A nice inside leg kick there by Materlak. That's going to slow Sitsongrit down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Materlak misses with an uppercut.
Materlak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sitsongrit.
Materlak throws a leg kick which misses Sitsongrit's front leg but catches the back leg as Sitsongrit tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michal Materlak will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Michal Materlak's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Materlak throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit cracks Materlak with a good jab.
Materlak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Materlak manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Materlak misses.
Materlak throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Materlak scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Materlak.
Materlak attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Materlak strikes.
Materlak takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sitsongrit closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Materlak bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Materlak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Materlak scoring well with a low kick there.
Good work by Materlak as he checks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Materlak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Materlak misses the target.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Materlak lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Materlak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice shot lands for Materlak.
Sitsongrit ducks right into an uppercut from Materlak.
A slapping leg kick lands for Materlak.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Materlak is looking to score with low kicks.
Sitsongrit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Materlak misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.#CL#
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Materlak controls the action.
Materlak has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Materlak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Materlak managing to block the knees to the body from Sitsongrit.
Materlak tries to break the clinch but Sitsongrit is controlling the position.
Materlak is trying to force a seperation but Sitsongrit has the dominant position.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Materlak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Materlak has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sitsongrit missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit. #BC2#
Materlak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Materlak misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Materlak checks it.
Nice straight punches there by Sitsongrit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sitsongrit.#T3#
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
enabling Materlak to counter with a crisp jab.
Materlak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Materlak releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Materlak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
Materlak thuds a left hand into Sitsongrit's body.
Materlak misses with a body shot.
Materlak takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Materlak checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Materlak! But no joy.
Materlak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Materlak connects with a leg kick.
Materlak misses the shot to the body.
Materlak looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A bone on bone clash there as Sitsongrit blocks the leg kick. #T4#
Materlak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Materlak getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sitsongrit clobbers Materlak with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Materlak.
A cross from Sitsongrit lands.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Materlak.
Materlak is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sitsongrit with a body shot.
Materlak walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Materlak is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Materlak throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Materlak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
It seemed like Materlak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit works the jab nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Materlak takes one to the chin there.#ROC#Materlak is rocked!
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Materlak falls backwards - clearly groggy! Sitsongrit dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Madkhao Sitsongrit!
Madkhao Sitsongrit retains his lightweight title!
Madkhao Sitsongrit 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: SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Materlak
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Materlak throws a combination that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Materlak thinking.
Materlak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.#TD2#
Materlak shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sitsongrit's guard.

Sitsongrit has his feet on Materlak's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've been informed that Materlak 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.
Materlak stuns Sitsongrit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Materlak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Materlak.
Materlak throws a poor cross that misses
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Materlak lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab lands there for Materlak.
Materlak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Michal Materlak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Materlak with the inside leg kick.
Materlak scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Materlak moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Materlak slips the punch.
Materlak 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.
Materlak chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and Materlak counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a really nice looking cross but Materlak seems unphased. #CUT#It looks like Michal Materlak has been cut.
Materlak moves into range and connects with a jab.
Materlak ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Materlak blocks the low kick.
Materlak misses with a body shot.
Materlak throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Nice jab there from Materlak.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Materlak counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A good leg kick by Materlak.
Materlak misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Materlak has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Materlak. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Materlak is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Materlak, as that shot connected.
Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but Materlak takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sitsongrit.
Materlak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sitsongrit.#T2#
Materlak misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Materlak's legs.
Materlak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Materlak.
Materlak misses with a body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with an outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Materlak.
Madkhao Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decent striking displayed by Sitsongrit there.
Materlak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Materlak down.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy body shot
and Materlak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Materlak tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sitsongrit defends well and Materlak ends up having to push Sitsongrit into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Materlak moves out of range.
Materlak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Materlak scores with a sloppy right hand. Sitsongrit should have avoided that one.
A jab lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Materlak on the side of the head. #T3#
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Materlak 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.
Materlak misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit tries to counter by clinching up but Materlak breaks away and moves out of range.
Materlak blocks a low kick nicely.
Materlak fails with a takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Materlak was well out of range.
Materlak throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Materlak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit leaves Materlak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Madkhao Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Materlak.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Materlak's belly button to the back.
A good leg kick by Materlak. #T4#
A slow jab from Materlak misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Materlak.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Materlak. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Materlak attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Materlak ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but Materlak checks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Materlak checks it.
Materlak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Materlak slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy body kick
and Materlak counters with a low kick, right behind Sitsongrit 's knee.
Materlak lands a nice looking body shot.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Materlak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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 Madkhao Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michal Materlak's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sitsongrit misses with a jab to the body
and Materlak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Materlak moves out of range of the body kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Materlak moves out of range.
It seemed like Materlak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Materlak connects with a body shot.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Materlak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Materlak momentarily.
Materlak misses the shot to the body.
Materlak just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Materlak.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Materlak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Materlak misses with a body shot.
Materlak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Materlak scores with the left hand. Sitsongrit knows he should have avoided that one.
Michal Materlak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Materlak's head but Materlak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Materlak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Materlak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Materlak.
Materlak lands a nice shot to the body.
Materlak lunges at Sitsongrit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sitsongrit's hand.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Materlak's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Materlak slips the punch.
Materlak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit lands with a hook. Materlak tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A punch combination from Materlak misses.
Materlak displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Materlak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Materlak tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit circles away easily
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Materlak.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
A good leg kick by Materlak.
Sitsongrit wants to slow Materlak down by chopping away at his legs.
Materlak bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Materlak shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Materlak lands a two punch combo.
Good standup being displayed there by Materlak as he connects with a hook.
Materlak staying out of range there.
Materlak looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Materlak lands with a right hand.
Materlak lands a body shot.
Materlak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Sitsongrit wants to clinch up but Materlak keeps it at a distance.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Materlak.
A nice leg kick from Materlak, right into the meat of the thigh.
Materlak slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Materlak.
Materlak moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Materlak throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Materlak stuns Sitsongrit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Materlak moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Materlak lands a slapping body shot.
Sitsongrit needs to keep his hands up - Materlak had a free shot at his head there.
Materlak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Materlak looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Materlak ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Materlak slips under a jab.
Materlak is looking to chop away at Sitsongrit's legs.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Materlak moves away.#T4#
Materlak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Materlak throws out a leg kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range and Materlak only half commits.
Materlak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sitsongrit.
Materlak on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Materlak takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Materlak's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sitsongrit under the eye.
A combination from Materlak does no damage.
Materlak throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Materlak takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#That has opened up Michal Materlak's cut even more.
Materlak throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Materlak blocks a jab.
Materlak 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.
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Materlak is out of range.
Materlak misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Materlak is out of range and Sitsongrit settles back down.
Sitsongrit 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.

Michal Materlak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michal Materlak's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Materlak.
Materlak misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Materlak takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Materlak is just out of range.
Materlak throws a nice outside leg kick.
Materlak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Materlak swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Materlak throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materlak lands a body shot.
Materlak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sitsongrit at a distance.
Materlak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch.
Materlak blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Materlak's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Materlak's gas tank.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Materlak breaks the clinch.
Materlak throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Materlak tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit defending well as Materlak loads up on a big left hand.
Materlak avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Materlak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Materlak.
Sitsongrit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Materlak just manages to avoid it.
Materlak with a poor takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Materlak thinking.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Materlak moves out of range.
Materlak throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Materlak throws a chopping leg kick but Sitsongrit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Materlak's shoulder, as Materlak tries to avoid the shot.
Materlak keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Materlak's sensitive parts.
Materlak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Materlak misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Materlak tries to keep at a distance but Sitsongrit has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Materlak controls his hands.
Sitsongrit missing with knees to the body.
Materlak blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Materlak breaks from the clinch.
Materlak looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Materlak scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Materlak takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Materlak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Materlak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but Materlak takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Materlak with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Materlak misses with a shot to the body
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand. #T3#
Materlak lands with a cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. Materlak darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Decent striking displayed by Materlak there.
Materlak walks into a left hand.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Materlak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Materlak has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Materlak thumps Sitsongrit with a low kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Materlak throws a predictable looking body shot
and Materlak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#The cut above Michal Materlak's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Materlak saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Materlak uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit takes one to the side of the head.
Materlak throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Materlak lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Materlak avoids the punch easily.
Materlak tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Materlak changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Materlak misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter the offense by Materlak and move into the clinch.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Materlak's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Materlak down.
Materlak stuns Sitsongrit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sitsongrit 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.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Materlak! But no joy.
Materlak cracks Sitsongrit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Materlak misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Materlak throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Materlak lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Materlak was well out of range.
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Materlak with an uppercut!
Materlak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Materlak just manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Michal Materlak just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Michal Materlak's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Materlak misses the body punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Materlak takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Materlak was well out of range.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Materlak! But no joy.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Materlak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit blocks a low kick nicely.
Materlak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materlak defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Jab from Sitsongrit.
Nice body punch from Materlak.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Materlak moves away.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Materlak.
Materlak moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Materlak digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Materlak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Materlak closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Materlak connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Materlak does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Materlak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Materlak throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Materlak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Materlak is out of range.
Materlak lands a body shot.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Materlak now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Materlak moved out of range.
Materlak throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Materlak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Materlak.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Materlak.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Materlak's hands.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Materlak blocks it.
Materlak throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Materlak avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Materlak releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A punch lands to the side of Sitsongrit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Materlak scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Materlak takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Materlak lands with a nice body punch.
A swing and a miss from Materlak.
Materlak swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws out a powerful jab.
Good work by Sitsongrit as he checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Materlak misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T3#
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Materlak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Materlak throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Materlak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Materlak wants to slow Sitsongrit down by chopping away at his legs.
Materlak feints a jab promting Sitsongrit to slip. Materlak then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sitsongrit slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Materlak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sitsongrit defending well as Materlak loads up on a big left hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Materlak throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sitsongrit.
Materlak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
That kick from Materlak tenderised Sitsongrit's leg. Sitsongrit is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Sitsongrit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Materlak connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Materlak scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
Materlak avoiding damage as Sitsongrit throws knees to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Materlak backwards.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Materlak or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Materlak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit pushes Materlak back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Materlak or not.
Materlak is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Materlak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Materlak is trying to stall.
Sitsongrit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Materlak avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Michal Materlak will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Michal Materlak's cut.
That's time! Sitsongrit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Jab from Sitsongrit.
Madkhao Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michal Materlak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Materlak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Materlak moves out of range of the strikes.
Materlak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Materlak moves out of range of the strikes.
Materlak finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Materlak slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Materlak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Materlak connects with the punch.
A jab lands there for Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materlak throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Materlak throws a leg kick which misses Sitsongrit's front leg but catches the back leg as Sitsongrit tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Materlak was well out of range.
Materlak cracks Sitsongrit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Materlak moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Materlak throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Nice jab there from Materlak.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Materlak.
Materlak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Materlak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Materlak moves out of range.
Materlak 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.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Materlak throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Materlak thinking.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Materlak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Materlak avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Materlak throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range. #T2#
Materlak lands a right hook to the body.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Materlak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Materlak keeps the fight on the outside.
Materlak misses the jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Materlak manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Materlak avoids it easily.
Materlak tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Sitsongrit. No joy for Materlak on that attempt.
Sitsongrit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Materlak ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Materlak misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Materlak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sitsongrit tries to avoid it but Materlak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sitsongrit to the ground. Sitsongrit escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Materlak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Materlak jabs Sitsongrit to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Materlak lands with a cross.
Materlak connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but Materlak takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the head.
Materlak defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Materlak checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Materlak swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Materlak bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sitsongrit gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Materlak takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Materlak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit. #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!
Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC#Materlak is rocked!#CUT#Michal Materlak's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Materlak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Materlak is out of range.
Materlak lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Materlak lands with an overhand left.
Materlak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Materlak takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Materlak is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Materlak.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Materlak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Materlak.
Madkhao Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Materlak.
Materlak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Materlak lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Materlak lands with a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Madkhao Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Materlak 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 47:48
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 48:48
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 48:48

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

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Hatfield
Date: Dec 24, 2023

#R1#
Materlak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diesel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Materlak 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.
Materlak throws a leg kick which misses Diesel's front leg but catches the back leg as Diesel tries to avoid it.
Nice cross by Materlak.
Materlak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diesel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Materlak with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diesel looks to land a right hand but Materlak moved out of range.
Materlak was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Diesel throws a series of punches but Materlak moves out of range.
Diesel misses the jab.
A big right from Materlak misses.
Materlak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diesel cracks Materlak with an open hand slap.
Materlak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diesel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diesel misses with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diesel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Materlak looks to throw the jab but Diesel is out of range.
Materlak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diesel was well out of range. Poor timing from Materlak.
Materlak scores with a punch to the head.
Diesel walks into a stiff left hand from Materlak.#T1#
Diesel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Materlak.
Materlak on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diesel connects with a body shot that sends Materlak's belly button to the back.
Diesel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Materlak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Michal Materlak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Diesel misses.
Materlak stuns Diesel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diesel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Materlak jabs Diesel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diesel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Materlak.
Materlak attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Diesel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Materlak with a body shot.
Materlak feints and then cracks Diesel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diesel down.
Diesel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Materlak was well out of range. Poor timing from Diesel.
Diesel throws a jab when Materlak was well out of range.
Diesel looks to score with a jab to the body but Materlak is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Materlak. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Materlak takes a swing at Diesel's ribcage but misses.
Materlak throws a low kick but Diesel moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diesel! But no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diesel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Materlak misses the target.#T2#
Materlak digs a good body shot into Diesel's ribs.
Diesel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Materlak.
Diesel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diesel misses with a hook.
Diesel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Materlak takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Materlak jabs Diesel right on the nose. Diesel blinks but takes it well.
Diesel lands the left hand.
Materlak takes a swing at Diesel's ribcage but misses.
Materlak slips a straight right by Diesel.
Materlak appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Materlak misses with a takedown attempt - Diesel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diesel! But no joy.
Diesel misses with a straight right.
Diesel misses with a looping right.
Diesel wants to clinch up but Materlak keeps it at a distance.
Materlak lands with a thumping leg kick.
Materlak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
A big left from Materlak misses.
Materlak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diesel was well out of range. Poor timing from Materlak.
Diesel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Materlak misses with a body shot.
Materlak fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diesel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Materlak doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diesel misses with a hook.
Materlak misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Diesel pushes Materlak up against the cage in a clinch.
Diesel tries to work over Materlak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Diesel.
Materlak scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Diesel.
Diesel takes a shot to the head.
Diesel prevents a body shot from Materlak.
Diesel lands a body punch.
A short right from Diesel on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diesel tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T4##BC#
Materlak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Materlak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diesel was well out of range. Poor timing from Materlak.
Diesel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Materlak connects with a looping right hand.
Diesel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diesel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Materlak throws a body shot but no joy.
Diesel wants to counter with a clinch but Materlak pushes him away.
Diesel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Materlak was well out of range. Poor timing from Diesel.
Diesel slips a jab from Materlak.
Kloockz Diesel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Materlak lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Materlak misses with a leg kick.
Materlak takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Materlak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diesel misses with a hook.
Materlak throws a looping overhand right but Diesel ducks down to avoid it.
Diesel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Materlak.
Materlak misses with the combination.
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 Michal Materlak 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#
Diesel throws a body shot but no joy.
Materlak sizes up Diesel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Materlak cracks Diesel with a good jab.
Materlak misses with a lunging right hand
and Diesel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diesel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Diesel throws a lazy right hand but Materlak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diesel digs a good body shot into Materlak's ribs.
Diesel lands a nice looking body shot.
Materlak misses with a straight right.
Materlak stuns Diesel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Materlak is looking to wear down Diesel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Materlak is looking to slow Diesel down with leg kicks.
Materlak connects with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Materlak scores with a nice head shot.
Materlak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Materlak.
Materlak throws a one two combo.
Materlak avoids the body shot from Diesel.
Materlak is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Materlak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Materlak tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diesel defends well and Materlak ends up having to push Diesel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Materlak.
Materlak struggles to land a body shot inside as Diesel controls his hands.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Materlak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diesel pushes Materlak back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Materlak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Materlak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
I was talking to Materlak's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Materlak breaks from the clinch.
Materlak looks for a takedown but Diesel sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diesel! But no joy.
Diesel avoids the body shot from Materlak.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diesel. Materlak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Materlak throws a body punch but Diesel moves out of range.
Materlak takes a swing at Diesel's ribcage but misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Materlak dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diesel. That did some damage!#T2#
Materlak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Materlak misses with a body shot.
Materlak missing with a left hand there. Diesel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Materlak scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Diesel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diesel moves out of range as Materlak strikes.
Diesel misses with a straight right.
A lazy left from Diesel finds it's target.
Materlak scores with a hook.
Diesel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Diesel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diesel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Materlak throws an off balance right hand
and Diesel counters with a nice body shot.
Materlak misses with a body shot.
Diesel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Diesel throws a shot from downtown. Materlak moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Diesel lands a jab to the head.
Materlak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diesel.
Diesel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Materlak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Materlak connects with a body shot.
Materlak scores with a hook.
Materlak misses with a wild body shot.
Materlak sets himself, and Diesel steps forward looking for the clinch! Materlak avoids it this time.
Diesel loads up on a big right hand but Materlak slips the punch.
Diesel staying out of range there.
Materlak slips a straight right by Diesel.
Materlak throwing a counter right hand but Diesel manages to avoid it.
Materlak's corner calls for a 1-2. Materlak obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Materlak jabs Diesel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Materlak walks into a straight right hand from Diesel.
Materlak throws a jab when Diesel was well out of range.
Diesel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Materlak blocks a jab.
Materlak appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Materlak misses with a wild body shot.
Diesel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Materlak.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Materlak shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michal Materlak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diesel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Materlak.
Diesel looks to land a left hand but Materlak moved out of range nicely.
Materlak connects with a looping right hand.
Diesel misses with a jab to the body
and Materlak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Diesel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diesel misses with a straight right.
Diesel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Materlak manages to avoid it.
Materlak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diesel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Materlak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diesel manages to avoid it.
Diesel throws a body punch but Materlak moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Diesel.
Materlak misses the shot to the body.
Diesel checks a low kick from Materlak.
Diesel scores with a nice strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Michal Materlak will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Diesel misses with a wild combination.
Michal Materlak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diesel slips a jab from Materlak.
Materlak lands a really nice looking cross but Diesel seems unphased.
Materlak connects with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Materlak. That snapped Diesel's head back.
Diesel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Materlak.
Materlak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Materlak throws a body punch but Diesel moves out of range.
Materlak lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Diesel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diesel misses with a looping right.
Diesel throws a jab when Materlak was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel scores with a hook to the body. Materlak takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diesel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Materlak misses with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Diesel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diesel misses with a body shot. #T1#
Diesel checks a low kick from Materlak.
A little jabbing left from Diesel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Materlak misses.
Diesel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Diesel lands with a nice body punch.
Diesel misses with a straight left.
Materlak throws a body shot but no joy.
Materlak connects with a leg kick.
Diesel throws a jab when Materlak was well out of range.
Materlak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diesel.
Diesel throws a looping overhand right but Materlak ducks down to avoid it.
Diesel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Materlak avoids the body shot from Diesel.
Materlak fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Materlak looks for a takedown but Diesel sprawls well.
Nice shot lands for Diesel.#T2#
Diesel misses with a straight left.
Materlak lands an overhand right.
Materlak scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Materlak just misses with a punch to the body.
Materlak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diesel.
Materlak fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diesel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Materlak thuds his right hand into Diesel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Materlak moves out of range as Diesel strikes.
Materlak throws a chopping leg kick but Diesel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Materlak throws a leg kick which misses Diesel's front leg but catches the back leg as Diesel tries to avoid it.
Materlak takes a swing at Diesel's ribcage but misses.
Materlak punishes Diesel's body with a nice straight punch.
Materlak ducks under a wild hook from Diesel.
Materlak swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Materlak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diesel manages to avoid it.
Diesel throws a series of punches but Materlak moves out of range.
Materlak throws a looping overhand right but Diesel ducks down to avoid it.
Kloockz Diesel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diesel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Materlak throws out the jab.
Materlak just misses with a punch to the body.
Diesel lands a body shot.
Materlak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diesel.
Materlak avoids the body shot from Diesel.
Materlak takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diesel stuns Materlak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Materlak misses with a low kick.
Diesel wants to counter with a clinch but Materlak pushes him away.
Diesel staying out of range there.
Michal Materlak is winning the standup battle so far.
Materlak misses with a looping right.
Materlak ducks under a wild hook from Diesel.
Diesel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diesel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diesel looks to throw the jab but Materlak is out of range. #T4#
A slow jab from Materlak misses its intended target.
Diesel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Materlak fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diesel is out of range.
Materlak cracks Diesel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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!
Materlak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Materlak misses the shot to the body.
Diesel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diesel scores with a jab to the body.
Diesel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Materlak staying out of range there.
Materlak cracks Diesel with a good jab.
Diesel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diesel takes a swing at Materlak's ribcage but misses.
Materlak cracks Diesel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Materlak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diesel was well out of range. Poor timing from Materlak.
Materlak looks to score with a jab to the body but Diesel is just out of range.

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 Michal Materlak.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Materlak, 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Kentas
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Orsic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Materlak swats away the attempt to clinch by Orsic.
Materlak misses with a low kick.
Orsic takes one on the button.
Materlak misses with a body shot.
Orsic with a nice cross.
Materlak cracks Orsic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Materlak misses with a looping left.
Orsic thuds his right hand into Materlak's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Orsic with a nice cross.
Nice defenses there by Orsic.
Michal Materlak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Materlak misses with a body shot.
Orsic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Materlak just misses with a punch to the body.
Materlak slips a straight right by Orsic.
It looked like Materlak was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Orsic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Materlak darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jab from Materlak.
Good exchange - Materlak coming out on top.
Materlak scores with a jab.
Materlak throws a body punch but Orsic moves out of range. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Orsic. Those never looked like landing.
Orsic throws a right hand that Materlak ducks under and follows up with a left that Materlak also avoids with ease.
Orsic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Orsic avoids the body shot from Materlak.
Materlak lands a head shot.
Materlak throws a body shot but no joy.
Michal Materlak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Materlak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orsic. Materlak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Materlak missing with a left hand there. Orsic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Materlak lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A bone on bone clash there as Orsic blocks the leg kick.
Materlak throws a body punch but Orsic moves out of range.
Orsic moves out of range of the strikes.
Materlak lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Materlak connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Orsic momentarily.
A jab from Materlak does it's job there.
Materlak misses with a hook.
Orsic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Materlak moves away.
Orsic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Materlak takes a swing at Orsic's ribcage but misses.
Materlak slips under a jab.
Orsic lands a jab to the nose.
Orsic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Materlak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Materlak scores with a jab. Orsic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Materlak works the jab nicely.
No joy there for Orsic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Materlak swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Orsic misses with a wild body shot.
Materlak is looking to counter the offense by Orsic and move into the clinch.
Materlak throws a body punch but Orsic moves out of range.
A jab from Orsic misses.
Orsic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Orsic has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Orsic looks to land a combination. Materlak sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Materlak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orsic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Orsic slips under a jab.#CL#
Materlak moves into range and clinches up with Orsic.
Materlak stops a takedown attempt from Orsic.
Orsic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Materlak gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Orsic is trying to drag Materlak to the mat but Materlak just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Michal Materlak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mate Orsic.#T3#
Materlak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orsic's elbow.
Materlak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Materlak.
Materlak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Orsic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Materlak scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Materlak breaks the clinch.
Orsic ducks right into an uppercut from Materlak.
Materlak scores with a leg kick.
Materlak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orsic manages to avoid it.
Materlak throws a lazy right hand but Orsic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orsic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Orsic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orsic takes a swing at Materlak's ribcage but misses.
Orsic moves out of range of the strikes.
Materlak darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orsic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Materlak throws out the jab. #T4#
Materlak throws a nice inside leg kick.
Orsic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Materlak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orsic.
Materlak appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Materlak misses with a looping right.
Orsic avoids the body shot from Materlak.
Materlak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Materlak throws an overhand right that lands on Orsic's shoulder, as Orsic tries to avoid the shot.
Materlak ducks under a wild hook from Orsic.
Materlak is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Materlak misses with a body shot.
Orsic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Materlak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orsic moves away.
Materlak misses with a hook.
Materlak attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orsic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Materlak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orsic.
Orsic feints the counter takedown.
Materlak cracks a nice hook into Orsic's ribs.#CL#
Materlak has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Orsic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Materlak dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Materlak punishes Orsic's body with a nice straight punch.
Orsic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Materlak.
Orsic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Materlak defends well and Orsic ends up having to push Materlak into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Materlak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orsic.
Orsic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orsic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Materlak manages to avoid it.
Jab by Materlak.
Orsic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Materlak misses with an uppercut. Orsic saw that one coming.#TD2#
Orsic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Materlak looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Materlak struggling a bit here.
Materlak tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Orsic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Materlak knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The ground and pound from Orsic seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T1#
Materlak tries to buck Orsic off but Orsic is having none of it.
Orsic working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Materlak is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Orsic asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Materlak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Orsic taking a break here but Materlak is having none of it and regains half guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Orsic working the head and body with strikes.
Orsic works his way into side control.
Orsic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Materlak keeps working.
Materlak prevents Orsic from improving position.
Materlak is looking for a sweep.
Orsic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Materlak keeps working.
Orsic prevents Materlak from escaping the position.#T3#
Orsic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Materlak keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Materlak is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Materlak is looking to control Orsic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Materlak avoid being mounted?
Orsic trying to mount his opponent but Materlak defends it.
Materlak is controlling Orsic's trapped leg to prevent Orsic from advancing to side control.
Orsic passes to side control.
Materlak is trying to control Orsic's posture but Orsic avoids it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Orsic in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Orsic advances nicely into full mount.
Orsic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Materlak is looking to escape.
Materlak is trying desperately to improve position.
Mate Orsic has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Orsic working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Materlak defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Orsic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mate Orsic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Materlak takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Materlak throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Orsic counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Materlak is trying to control but can't.
Materlak is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Orsic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Orsic's back!
Orsic is really stuck here.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Materlak.
Orsic takes a big shot to the side of the head. #SUB#
Materlak patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Will Materlak go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #SUB#
Materlak is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Orsic is defending well though. Materlak let's go of the attempt for now.
Orsic manages to reverse the position and now he's in Materlak's guard. Nice work there by Orsic.
Materlak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orsic can do to turn this around?
Orsic wants to pass the guard but Materlak is keeping the position.#T1#
Materlak is trying to keep Orsic in close.
Orsic landing with the ground and pound.
Materlak wants to sweep here but Orsic controlling him for the moment.
Orsic tries to free his leg and advance position but Materlak is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Materlak working a defensive guard but Orsic passes into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Orsic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Materlak wants to get back to his feet.
Orsic prevents Materlak from improving his position.
Materlak trying to control from the bottom.
Materlak regains full guard. Nicely done.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Orsic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Materlak tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Orsic throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Orsic lands a couple of digs.
Orsic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Orsic won't allow Materlak to sweep him here.
Orsic pushes down on Materlak's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Orsic thows an elbow strike that misses. Materlak gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Orsic doesn't seem too bothered but Materlak quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Orsic is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Orsic really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Michal Materlak!
Our winner, Michal Materlak, 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: SMASH: Bispen vs Thai
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1#
Materlak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit connects with a right hand. Materlak shakes it off.#CUT2#It looks like Michal Materlak has been cut.
Materlak lands with a right hand.
Sitsongrit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sitsongrit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Materlak moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Materlak.
Sitsongrit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sitsongrit there as he acknowledges the shot.
A good leg kick by Materlak.
Materlak fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Materlak looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit tries to counter with a clinch but Materlak shakes him off and moves away.
Sitsongrit gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Materlak counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sitsongrit thinking.
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!
Materlak blocks a jab.
Materlak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Materlak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Materlak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sitsongrit walks into a jab.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses. #T1#
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Materlak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit cracks Materlak with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Materlak misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
Materlak closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit circles away.
Materlak misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Materlak throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit tests Materlak's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch successfully.
Materlak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Materlak blocks it.
Materlak lands with a right to the head.
Materlak wants to take the fight to the mat but Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Materlak goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sitsongrit prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michal Materlak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Materlak backwards.
Materlak fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T2#
Sitsongrit pushes Materlak back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Materlak's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Materlak fails to land.
Sitsongrit working Materlak over with knees to the body.
Materlak can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Sitsongrit pushes Materlak back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Materlak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Materlak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Materlak prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Materlak's elbow.
Materlak misses with a punch to the body.
Materlak tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sitsongrit smiles and moves away.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch but Materlak is avoiding it.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Materlak misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Materlak.
Materlak lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Materlak is having none of it.
Madkhao Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch lands to the side of Materlak 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Materlak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit jabs Materlak right on the nose. Materlak blinks but takes it well.
Materlak moves out of range as Sitsongrit throws a body kick.
Materlak scores with a hook.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Materlak keeps the fight on the outside.
Materlak 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.
Materlak fails to land the takedown.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Materlak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Materlak.
Materlak blocks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Materlak's sensitive parts.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A solid body kick from Sitsongrit.
Materlak keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Materlak.
Sitsongrit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sitsongrit motions for Materlak to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Materlak with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
Materlak misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Materlak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sitsongrit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Materlak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Materlak throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Materlak shoots in but no luck this time.
Sitsongrit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Materlak saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Madkhao Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michal Materlak's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Materlak wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice shot by Materlak.
Materlak on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Materlak throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Materlak's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sitsongrit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Materlak scrambles back to his feet.
Materlak slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Materlak throws a shot to the body.
Materlak needs to keep his hands up - Sitsongrit had a free shot at his head there.#TD#
Materlak closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sitsongrit quickly recovers to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Materlak is working for a kimura here but Sitsongrit manages to reverse the position and he's now in Materlak's guard.
Materlak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sitsongrit would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
Sitsongrit sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Materlak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sitsongrit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sitsongrit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU2#
Sitsongrit stands up and waves to Materlak to follow him.
Madkhao Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Materlak lands with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Materlak. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Materlak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Materlak throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Materlak misses the shot to the body.
Materlak scores with a jab to the head.
Materlak is looking to score with low kicks.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up.
Sitsongrit has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A bone on bone clash there as Sitsongrit blocks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick nicely.
Sitsongrit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#Michal Materlak's cut is getting worse.
Sitsongrit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Materlak on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Materlak. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit is trying to counter with his kicks.
Materlak gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
Materlak checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Materlak fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sitsongrit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Materlak. #T3#
Materlak throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Materlak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crunch! Sitsongrit slams his shin into Materlak's torso.
Materlak shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Materlak moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit tries a low kick but Materlak avoids it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sitsongrit.
Materlak tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Materlak.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Materlak strikes.
A jab from Materlak misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.#CUT2#Michal Materlak's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Materlak with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Materlak.
Materlak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Materlak moves away.#T4#
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Materlak blocks it.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Materlak misses.
Nice jab there from Materlak.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Materlak scores with a hook.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Materlak.
Sitsongrit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Materlak connects with a right hand. Sitsongrit shakes it off.
Materlak misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Materlak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Materlak shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sitsongrit pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit 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.

Madkhao Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michal Materlak's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Materlak's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Materlak ducks down to avoid it.
Materlak works over Sitsongrit's head and body with a nice combination.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook.
Materlak cracks Sitsongrit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Materlak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Materlak is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Materlak. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice jab there from Sitsongrit.
Materlak looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Materlak tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Materlak's ribcage but misses.
Materlak misses with a shot to the body
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Sitsongrit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Materlak moves out of range as Sitsongrit throws a body kick.
Materlak throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Materlak manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Michal Materlak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Materlak throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Materlak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sitsongrit's sensitive parts.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Materlak tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sitsongrit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sitsongrit takes one on the button.
Materlak ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Materlak throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Materlak scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sitsongrit in his tracks.
Nice shot by Sitsongrit.#T2#
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Materlak.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Materlak's body.
Materlak fails with a takedown attempt.
Materlak jabs at Sitsongrit's body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Materlak.
Sitsongrit is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but Materlak checks it.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Materlak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Materlak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Materlak connects with a nice looking jab.
Materlak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Materlak sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Materlak throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Materlak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Materlak just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit sizes up Materlak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch up but Materlak keeps it at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Materlak.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
Sitsongrit cracks Materlak with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Materlak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Materlak.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Materlak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Materlak takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC2#Materlak is rocked!#CUT2#Jeez, Michal Materlak's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A shot to the liver by Materlak. Beautiful body shot.
Materlak tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Good work by Materlak as he checks the leg kick.
Materlak tries a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Materlak. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Materlak gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Oh Materlak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Materlak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Materlak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Materlak throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Materlak moves out of range.
Materlak throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Materlak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Sitsongrit gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Materlak seems to have got his legs back now.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Materlak tries to score a body lock takedown but Sitsongrit shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Materlak controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Madkhao Sitsongrit really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michal Materlak's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
A jab from Materlak misses.
Materlak avoids a kick to the body.
Materlak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Materlak avoids the punch easily.
Materlak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Materlak.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Materlak's head but Materlak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Materlak throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Materlak lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Nice body punch from Materlak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materlak paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Materlak ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit punishes Materlak's body with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
letting Materlak counter with a right hand. #T1#
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Materlak avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that is checked
and Materlak counters with a straight right hand.
Materlak throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Materlak checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sitsongrit!
Materlak lands a nice looking body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a front kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A cross from Materlak lands.
Materlak slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Materlak moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches.
Materlak has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Materlak tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Materlak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Materlak avoids it.
Sitsongrit landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Materlak is defending well for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit stops a takedown attempt from Materlak.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michal Materlak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
Materlak gets through Sitsongrit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Materlak is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Materlak pulls guard effortlessly.
Sitsongrit tries to stand but Materlak is controlling from the bottom.
Materlak trying to control the position.
Sitsongrit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3##SU2#
Materlak is working an open guard so Sitsongrit takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Materlak throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands with a straight right. Materlak didn't see that one coming.
Materlak takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice shot lands for Materlak.
Materlak takes one to the side of the head.
Materlak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Materlak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Materlak takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Materlak misses with a body punch
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Materlak.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Materlak will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Materlak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Materlak lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice strike.
Nice uppercut there from Materlak.
Materlak thuds his right hand into Sitsongrit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A low kick from Materlak misses
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Madkhao Sitsongrit dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Michal Materlak's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Sitsongrit defending well as Materlak loads up on a big left hand.
Madkhao Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Materlak takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Materlak. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Materlak misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Materlak takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Materlak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Materlak shoots in and drives through. Sitsongrit sprawls well.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Materlak takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit throws a push kick but Materlak slaps the foot to one side.
Sitsongrit works Materlak's body with a nice hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sitsongrit 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 Materlak has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Materlak and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An inside leg kick from Sitsongrit misses. #T1#
Materlak just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Materlak manages to avoid it.
Materlak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sitsongrit - that will leave a mark!
Materlak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit wants to counter with a clinch but Materlak pushes him away.
Materlak misses with a wild body shot.
Materlak lands with an overhand left.
Nice shot lands for Materlak.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Materlak ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick. #TD#
Materlak gets the takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here as Materlak stalls from top position.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to half guard.
Michal Materlak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Materlak misses with the ground and pound.
Materlak working the head with strikes.
Sitsongrit tries to buck Materlak off but Materlak is having none of it.
Materlak is looking to take a break and control but Sitsongrit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sitsongrit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Materlak wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Materlak postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T3#
Sitsongrit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sitsongrit takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Materlak working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Materlak landing a few strikes.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to half guard.
Sitsongrit struggling a bit here.#T4#
Sitsongrit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Materlak cracks Sitsongrit with a big elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sitsongrit is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes there by Materlak.

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 Michal Materlak.
I think Sitsongrit 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 46:49
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 46:49

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

Event: SMASH: Materlak vs Kentas
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Kentas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Materlak misses with a body shot.
Materlak connects with a single shot there.
Kentas lands with an uppercut that bounces Materlak off the cage and back into range.
Materlak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kentas looks to throw the jab but Materlak is out of range.
Kentas swings for the body but Materlak moves out of range.
Kentas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Materlak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A decent looking cross lands there for Materlak.
Materlak misses with a hook to the body
and Kentas counters with a nice uppercut.
Kentas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Materlak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Materlak misses with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Materlak throws the left hand but Kentas avoids the punch easily.
Kentas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Materlak.
Kentas digs a good body shot into Materlak's ribs.
Materlak misses with a hook. Kentas ducked under it nicely.
Materlak misses with the combination.
Kentas jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Materlak on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Donk. Materlak catches Kentas right on the button with a cross.
Materlak with the inside leg kick.
Materlak lands with a cross.
Kentas looks to land a left hand but Materlak moved out of range nicely.
Materlak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kentas moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kentas. Materlak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Materlak misses with a lunging right hand
and Materlak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Materlak misses.
Materlak blocks a leg kick.
Materlak looks to throw the jab but Kentas is out of range.
Kentas looks to score with a jab to the body but Materlak is just out of range.
Materlak is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Materlak slaps away a takedown attempt from Kentas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kentas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kentas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Materlak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kentas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Materlak at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Materlak throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Kentas slips under a jab.
Materlak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Materlak misses with a looping right.
Materlak moves away from the strike by Kentas.
Kentas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kentas throws the left hand but Materlak avoids the punch easily.
Kentas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Materlak manages to avoid it.
Materlak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kentas has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Michal Materlak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Materlak misses with a wild body shot.
Materlak throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kentas to counter with a crisp jab.
Materlak ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kentas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Materlak.
Nice jab there from Materlak.
Kentas throws a looping overhand right but Materlak ducks down to avoid it.
Kentas just misses with a punch to the body.
Kentas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kentas slips a jab from Materlak.
Kentas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Materlak was well out of range. Poor timing from Kentas.
It looked like Materlak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kentas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Materlak. #T3#
Kentas throws a jab but it's blocked by Materlak.
Materlak cracks Kentas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD2#
Kentas drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Materlak looking for a guillotine here but Kentas defends easily.
Kentas trying to control the position from guard on top but Materlak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kentas stands and throws Materlak's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Kentas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Materlak knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Materlak tries to escape but Kentas is in control. #T4##SUB2#
Kentas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kentas working the ground and pound but Materlak is defending the strikes.
Kentas trying to control the position but Materlak is working away. #SUB2#
Kentas is trying to get an arm triangle but Materlak is defending well. #SUB2#
Kentas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Materlak, who protects the arm well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rimtas Kentas will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Materlak misses with a body shot.
Kentas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Materlak.
Materlak tries to bum rush Kentas with a series of wild strikes but Kentas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kentas avoids the body shot from Materlak.
Materlak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kentas was well out of range. Poor timing from Materlak.
Kentas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Materlak.
Kentas cracks Materlak with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kentas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kentas takes a swing at Materlak's ribcage but misses.
Kentas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Materlak moves away.
Kentas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Materlak dodges the punch combination from Kentas.
Kentas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materlak misses with a hook.
Kentas takes a swing at Materlak's ribcage but misses.
Materlak takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kentas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Materlak slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Materlak. That snapped Kentas's head back. #TD2#
Materlak gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kentas trying to control the position from guard on top but Materlak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Materlak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kentas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Materlak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Materlak bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kentas's guard. #REVR#
Kentas is controlling Materlak's posture.
Kentas wants to sweep here but Materlak controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Kentas is pulling down on Materlak's head to control his posture.
Materlak stopping the sweep attempt from Kentas.
Kentas trying to keep a closed guard but Materlak is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Kentas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Materlak defends well.
Materlak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kentas has a closed guard, preventing Materlak from standing up.
Materlak preventing the sweep. #T3#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kentas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kentas looking for a sweep. Not yet Kentas, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kentas loads up on a big right hand but Materlak slips the punch.
Materlak lands with an overhand left.
Materlak scores with a jab.
Kentas throws a jab when Materlak was well out of range.
Jab, jab by Materlak - just one landing.
Kentas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Materlak looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Materlak swings for the body but Kentas moves out of range.
Kentas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Materlak to score with a decent uppercut.
Kentas ducks under a wild hook from Materlak.
Kentas catches Materlak with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kentas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Michal Materlak is winning the standup battle so far.
Materlak fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kentas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Materlak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kentas was well out of range. Poor timing from Materlak.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kentas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big left from Kentas misses.
Materlak loads up on a big right hand but Kentas slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kentas. Materlak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Materlak stuns Kentas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Materlak misses the shot to the body.
Materlak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kentas slips under a jab.
Kentas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kentas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Materlak moves away.
Materlak checks the leg kick nicely there.
Materlak throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Kentas misses its intended target.
Kentas clobbers Materlak with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab lands there for Materlak.
Materlak connects with a nice looking jab.
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 Michal Materlak will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Kentas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Materlak. Kentas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Materlak bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kentas's head.
Kentas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Materlak comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Materlak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kentas.
Materlak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kentas scores with a sloppy right hand. Materlak should have avoided that one.
Materlak takes a jab right on the kisser.
Materlak misses with a looping right.
Kentas with the counter takedown but Materlak avoids it easily.
Kentas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kentas looks to score with a jab to the body but Materlak is just out of range.
Kentas swings for the body but Materlak moves out of range.
Materlak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kentas defending well as Materlak loads up on a big left hand.
Kentas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Materlak counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kentas thinking.
Materlak scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Materlak as he connects with a hook.
Materlak works Kentas's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Materlak walks into a left hand.
Nice takedown defense from Materlak. No joy for Kentas on that attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Materlak. Kentas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kentas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kentas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Materlak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kentas was well out of range. Poor timing from Materlak.
Good shot there by Kentas.
Materlak loads up on a big right hand but Kentas slips the punch.#TD2#
Kentas scores with a takedown into Materlak's guard.
Materlak tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Kentas avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Materlak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kentas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kentas trying to control the position from guard on top but Materlak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Materlak 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#
Kentas is looking for a sweep. Materlak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Materlak is keen to just control but Kentas is a slippery customer.
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!
Kentas trying to get back to full guard but Materlak takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Materlak prevents Kentas from getting the reversal.
Kentas keeps trying to improve his position.
Materlak looking to control but Kentas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Materlak lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Materlak avoids the attempt from Kentas to control.
Materlak looking to finish Kentas with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kentas!
Michal Materlak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kentas is desperately trying to improve his position but Materlak has a good base and remains in mount.
Materlak is stalling here but it's allowed Kentas to get half guard.
Kentas trying to control from the bottom.
Kentas keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4#
Materlak prevents Kentas from improving his position.
Materlak is controlling the pace.
Kentas is looking to improve his position.
Materlak is trying to control the action in half guard but Kentas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Materlak is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kentas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Materlak 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#
Kentas throws a combination. Materlak tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kentas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Materlak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kentas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kentas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Materlak.
Materlak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Materlak staying out of range there.
Kentas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kentas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Materlak's hands.
Materlak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Materlak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kentas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materlak misses with a straight right.
Kentas swings for the body but Materlak moves out of range.
Materlak getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Materlak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kentas manages to avoid it.
Kentas staying out of range there.
Kentas scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Kentas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Materlak doesn't seem phased though.
Materlak with a jab.
Kentas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Materlak throws a body shot but no joy.
Kentas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Materlak.
Kentas misses with a straight left.
Kentas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Materlak was well out of range. Poor timing from Kentas.
Materlak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kentas swinging wildly here.
Materlak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kentas throws a body punch but Materlak moves out of range.
Materlak throwing a counter right hand but Kentas manages to avoid it.
Kentas thuds his right hand into Materlak's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kentas throws a jab when Materlak was well out of range.
Materlak defending well as Kentas loads up on a big left hand.
Kentas misses the shot to the body.
Materlak scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Jab from Kentas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kentas loads up on a big right hand but Materlak slips the punch.
A slow jab from Kentas misses its intended target.
Nice body punch from Kentas.
Materlak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kentas.
Materlak misses with a hook
and Kentas counters with a right hand to the body.
Kentas misses with a combination
and Materlak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kentas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kentas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Materlak.
Materlak lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Materlak feints and then cracks Kentas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kentas down.
Kentas missing with a left hand there. Materlak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Materlak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kentas.
Materlak lands with a good body shot.
Kentas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kentas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3##TD2#
Kentas feints and as Materlak raises his hands in defense, Kentas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kentas stays in close to Materlak's body and controls the position.
Kentas trying to control but Materlak is working from the bottom.
Materlak wants to stand up but Kentas is controlling him.
Kentas trying to control the position from guard on top but Materlak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Materlak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kentas distracts Materlak with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Materlak keeping moving, preventing Kentas from controlling successfully.
Kentas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Materlak missing with a left hand there. Kentas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kentas feints the counter takedown.
The fighters circle momentarily. Materlak darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kentas works Materlak's body with a nice hook.
Kentas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Materlak.
Materlak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kentas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Materlak finds it's way round the side to connect with Kentas's head.
Kentas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Materlak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kentas slips a jab from Materlak.
It seemed like Kentas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kentas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Materlak circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kentas walks into a stiff left hand from Materlak.
Materlak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kentas.
Kentas avoids the body shot from Materlak.
Materlak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Kentas 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 fourth round but Rimtas Kentas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Materlak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Materlak lands a head shot.
Kentas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Materlak.
Materlak just misses with a punch to the body.
Kentas throws a body punch but Materlak moves out of range.
Kentas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Materlak.
Materlak moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kentas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Materlak.
Materlak fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kentas on the side of the head.
Kentas misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Kentas misses.
Materlak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kentas moves away.
Materlak lands a nice hook to Kentas's body. Kentas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materlak looks to land a combination. Kentas sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Materlak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kentas manages to avoid it.
Kentas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Materlak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kentas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Materlak manages to avoid it.
Materlak takes a swing at Kentas's ribcage but misses.
Kentas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Kentas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Materlak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kentas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kentas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Materlaks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Materlak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kentas manages to avoid it.
A jab from Kentas misses.
Kentas misses the shot to the body.
Kentas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kentas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kentas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Materlak. Kentas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kentas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kentas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kentas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kentas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kentas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Materlak.
Kentas moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Materlak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kentas moves away.
Kentas slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kentas swings for the body but Materlak moves out of range.
Kentas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kentas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Materlak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kentas connects with a jab.
Kentas misses with a body shot
and Materlak counters with a nice uppercut.
Materlak lands with an uppercut that bounces Kentas off the cage and back into range.
Materlak throws a hook to the side of Kentas's head but Kentas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Materlak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kentas throws a body shot but no joy.
Kentas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Materlak throws a jab when Kentas was well out of range.
Kentas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Materlak.
Kentas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Materlak was well out of range. Poor timing from Kentas.#T3#
Materlak takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kentas scores with a punch to the head.
Nice jab there from Materlak.
Kentas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Materlak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Materlak lands a nice shot that snaps Kentas's head back.
Kentas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Materlak.
Kentas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Materlak defending well as Kentas loads up on a big left hand.
Kentas throws a hook but Materlak blocks it.
Kentas throws out a loose jab but Materlak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Materlak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kentas.
Materlak cracks Kentas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Materlak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kentas slips under a jab from Materlak.
Kentas takes a swing at Materlak's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Kentas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kentas misses with a wild body shot.
Kentas takes one to the chin there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Materlak darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kentas throws a hook to the side of Materlak's head but Materlak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kentas throws a body punch but Materlak moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Materlak.
Kentas throws a sloppy body shot
and Materlak counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Materlak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kentas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Materlak throws a jab when Kentas was well out of range.
Materlak just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Kentas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Materlak manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kentas keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Materlak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kentas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Materlak misses with the head strike.
A short left from Kentas.

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 Michal Materlak.
I think Materlak 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 48:47

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

Event: SMASH: Materlak vs Tonon
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Tonon lands a nice looking body shot.
Tonon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Materlak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tonon misses with a lunging right hand
and Materlak counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tonon takes a swing at Materlak's ribcage but misses.
Tonon misses with a lunging right hand
and Materlak counters with a left to the body.
Materlak avoids the body shot from Tonon.
Materlak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Materlak cracks Tonon with a good jab.
Tonon misses with a hook to the body
and Materlak counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Materlak works Tonon's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tonon.

Materlak throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Tonon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Materlak did well to prevent Tonon getting side control.
Tonon wants to control but Materlak is keeping him busy.
Materlak wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Materlak has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Tonon escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Tonon!
My spies in Gym inform me that Tonon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tonon tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Materlak's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Materlak tries to bench press Tonon off him but Tonon keeps the position.
Tonon is staying tight to Materlak's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Materlak prevents Tonon from improving position.
Tonon is staying tight to Materlak's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Tonon wants to control but Materlak is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tonon remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Materlak wants to control but Tonon postures up.
Tonon scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Materlak to see if he's OK.
Materlak is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Tonon is trying to get an arm triangle but Materlak is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Materlak is trying to buck Tonon off.#T3#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Materlak prevents Tonon from improving position.
Materlak is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Materlak.
Tonon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tonon throws out a powerful jab.
Tonon doesn't manage to clinch there - Materlak circles away.
Materlak throws a body shot but no joy.
Materlak throws a poor cross that misses
and Tonon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Tonon cracks Materlak with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#It looks like Michal Materlak has been cut.
Tonon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Materlak manages to avoid it.
Tonon shoots in but Materlak avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tonon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Materlak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonon.
Materlak defending well as Tonon loads up on a big left hand.
Materlak just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Tonon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tonon throws a right hand that misses
and Materlak makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tonon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Materlak counters with an outside leg kick.
Tonon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Materlak's waist but Materlak gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tonon off to one side.
Tonon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Materlak.
Materlak lands a nice looking body shot.
Materlak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tonon at a distance.
Materlak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Materlak connects with a leg kick.
Materlak misses with a wild combination.
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 Michal Materlak will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michal Materlak's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Materlak stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Tonon instigates a clinch.
Materlak gets underhooks to prevent Tonon's takedown attempt.
Tonon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Materlak tries a body shot but Tonon blocks it. #TD2#
Tonon has picked Materlak up - he's going for a ride! Tonon dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Materlak works his way to full guard. Good work.
Damian Tonon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tonon is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon stopping the sweep attempt from Materlak.#SUB#
Materlak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Materlak is controlling Tonon's posture.#T1#
Materlak keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
Tonon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Materlak misses with a wild combination.
Michal Materlak is winning the standup battle so far.
Materlak connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tonon momentarily. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Tonon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tonon controlling the pace.
Tonon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Materlak has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tonon is working away from the top position though.
Tonon is looking to stall here but Materlak recovers full guard. #ES#
Materlak scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Tonon goes for a double leg but Materlak avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Materlak continues to drive forward.
Michal Materlak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Tonon.
Materlak defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tonon.#T3#
Materlak lands a lovely overhand right.
Materlak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonon.
Materlak moves out of range of the strikes.
As Tonon looks to move away, Materlak throws a big counter combo but Tonon just gets out of the way.
Materlak lands a nice shot that snaps Tonon's head back.
Materlak walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Damian Tonon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Materlak throws a body punch but Tonon moves out of range.
Tonon tries to close the distance and clinch but Materlak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tonon feints a jab promting Materlak to slip. Tonon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Materlak slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Materlak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonon.
Materlak lands a jab to the nose.
Materlak misses with a looping right.
Materlak connects with a body shot.
Materlak takes a swing at Tonon's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tonon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Materlak swivels and escapes.
Tonon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Materlak circles away.
Tonon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Materlak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tonon is breathing heavily.#T4#
Tonon misses the jab.
Tonon moves forwards but Materlak connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tonon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tonon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Materlak uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tonon has time to react.
Materlak lands a body shot.
Materlak connects with an inside leg kick.
Tonon fails to land the takedown.
Materlak scores with a nice head shot.
Tonon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Materlak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Michal Materlak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tonon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown but Materlak shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tonon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Materlak.
Materlak connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Tonon has managed to clinch.
Tonon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Materlak dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michal Materlak's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Materlak lands a nice looking body shot.
Materlak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tonon.
Tonon tries to clinch but Materlak moves out of range.
Materlak appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Materlak.#TD2#
Tonon gets a takedown into half guard.
Tonon works his way into full mount!
Materlak is squirming around, avoiding Tonon's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materlak just holding on.
Materlak is squirming around, avoiding Tonon's attempts to control the action. #T1#
Materlak is in all sorts of trouble here.
Materlak regains half guard.
Tonon trying to control the action but Materlak is working from the bottom.
Tonon controlling the pace.
Tonon wants to control but Materlak is keeping him busy.
Materlak makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Materlak.
Tonon advances to half guard. #T2#
Tonon wants to take a breather but Materlak is having none of it.
Materlak is doing well to control the position and prevent Tonon from advancing to side control.
Materlak gets back to full guard.
Tonon wants to control from the top but Materlak keeps moving. #SUB#
Materlak throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tonon escapes and throws Materlak's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Tonon wants to control but Materlak is keeping him busy. #T3#
Materlak is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Materlak is looking to reverse the position.
Materlak is working hard here to advance position.
Tonon wants to control but Materlak is keeping him busy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tonon takes a little break here. Materlak wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Materlak lunges at Tonon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tonon's hand.
Tonon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Materlak manages to avoid it.
Tonon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Materlak counters with a straight right hand.
Materlak misses with a straight left.
Tonon throws the left hand but Materlak avoids the punch easily.
Tonon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tonon throws a right hand that misses
and Materlak counters with a straight right hand.
Tonon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonon. Materlak does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Materlak was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tonon.
Tonon takes one to the chin there.#TD2#
Tonon shoots in and bounces Materlak off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Materlak manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Michal Materlak did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Michal Materlak's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Tonon darts in looking for a takedown but Materlak gets double underhooks and turns Tonon into the cage.
Materlak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Materlak scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tonon just misses with a punch to the body.
Tonon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Materlak's waist but Materlak gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tonon off to one side.
Tonon misses with a hook. Materlak ducked under it nicely.
Materlak scores with a nice right hand.
Materlak scores with a nice head shot.
Materlak wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Materlak but Materlak pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Michal Materlak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Tonon.
Materlak jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Materlak thuds his right hand into Tonon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good standup being displayed there by Materlak as he connects with a hook.
Materlak throws a shot to the body.
Materlak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tonon moves away.
Tonon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Materlak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tonon throws a body shot but no joy.
Tonon misses with a hook
and Materlak counters with a low kick, right behind Tonon 's knee.
Tonon walks into a left hand.
Materlak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tonon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Materlak defends well and Tonon ends up having to push Materlak into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tonon is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nice shot lands for Materlak.
Materlak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Materlak ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tonon fails with a takedown attempt.
Tonon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Materlak counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tonon thinking.
Materlak defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tonon.
Good leg kick by Materlak.
Tonon walks into a straight right hand from Materlak.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Materlak works the jab nicely.
Materlak dodges the punch combination from Tonon. #T2#
Materlak changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Materlak, as that shot connected.
Tonon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Materlak moves away.
Tonon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown but Materlak shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Materlak scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tonon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Materlak counters with a leg kick.
Materlak scores with a shot to the body.
Materlak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tonon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Materlak takes a swing at Tonon's ribcage but misses.
Tonon shoots and misses
and Materlak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Materlak wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tonon needs to keep his hands up - Materlak had a free shot at his head there.
Materlak connects with a body shot.#T3#
Nice jab there from Materlak.
Nice defenses there by Tonon.
Tonon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Materlak throws a nice outside leg kick.
Materlak changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Materlak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tonon can do to turn this around?
Materlak throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tonon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tonon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tonon lands a two punch combo.
Tonon tries for a takedown but Materlak circles away easily
enabling Materlak to counter with a crisp jab.
Materlak changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Materlak throws a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tonon misses with a takedown
and Materlak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Materlak throws a right and a left that Tonon avoids nicely.
Materlak scores with a sloppy right hand. Tonon should have avoided that one.
Tonon looks to land a right hand but Materlak moved out of range.
Materlak listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4##CL2#
Tonon clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Materlak manages to break the clinch.
Tonon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tonon misses the body punch
and Materlak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Materlak misses with a wild combination.
Materlak takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tonon misses with a takedown attempt
and Materlak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tonon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tonon needs to keep his hands up - Materlak had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonon with a poor takedown
and Materlak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tonon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Materlak lands with an overhand left.
Materlak listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Materlak walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Materlak had his way with Damian Tonon in that round.
The cut man is working on Michal Materlak's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Materlak throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tonon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Materlak shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Materlak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tonon misses with a two punch combination.
Materlak looks to throw the jab but Tonon is out of range.
Tonon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tonon fails with the takedown
and Materlak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Materlak jabs at Tonon's body.
Tonon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Materlak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Materlak throws a good cross that connects. #CL2#
Tonon moves into the clinch.
Tonon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Materlak pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Michal Materlak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Tonon.
Tonon is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tonon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Materlak is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tonon wants a takedown.
Materlak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tonon backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Materlak is pressed up against the cage. Tonon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Materlak down to the mat. Materlak avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Materlak connects with a right hand. Tonon shakes it off.#T1#
Tonon misses the jab.
Tonon throws an off balance right hand
letting Materlak counter with a right hand.
Materlak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Materlak throws a shot to the body.
Tonon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Materlak defends it nicely.
Materlak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tonon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tonon throws a hook to the side of Materlak's head but Materlak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Tonon clinches.
Still in the clinch, Materlak scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Materlak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Materlak.
No joy there for Materlak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Damian Tonon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michal Materlak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Materlak is fending him off so far but Tonon persists. Nope, Materlak circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Tonon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Materlak is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Materlak trying to remain calm as Tonon controls from the top position.
Tonon trying to control the action but Materlak is working from the bottom.
Tonon landing a few strikes.
Materlak prevents Tonon from moving into mount. #T3#
Materlak tries to bench press Tonon off him but Tonon keeps the position.
Tonon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Materlak will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Tonon wants to control but Materlak is keeping him busy.
Tonon taking a breather here.
Tonon lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB2#
Tonon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Materlak has escaped the position, nice work there.
Materlak tries to bench press Tonon off him but Tonon keeps the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tonon scoring with punches and elbows.
Tonon postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Materlak managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tonon.
Tonon lands an elbow.
Tonon working the ground and pound but Materlak is defending the strikes.
Tonon throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Materlak is trying to improve his position.
Tonon postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Materlak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Materlak, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 50:45

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

Event: SMASH: Kentas vs Materlak
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Kentas defending well as Materlak loads up on a big left hand.
Kentas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kentas swings for the body but Materlak moves out of range.
Materlak feints a counter leg kick.
Materlak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kentas.
Materlak was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Materlak takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kentas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Materlak manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Kentas. Those never looked like landing.
Materlak misses with a head kick.
Materlak misses with a hook.
Kentas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Materlak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kentas.
A looping hook to the body misses from Materlak. Kentas does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been informed that Materlak 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.
Materlak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kentas is looking for a counter combo.
Kentas 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.
Kentas moves away from the strike by Materlak.
Kentas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Materlak at a distance.
Kentas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kentas moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Kentas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kentas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Materlak looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Materlak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kentas. #T1#
Kentas misses with an uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kentas.
Kentas is looking to wear down Materlak with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Materlak misses with a wild body shot.
Materlak misses with an uppercut. Kentas saw that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Kentas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Materlak doesn't seem phased though.
A telegraphed right hand from Kentas misses the target.
Kentas throws a leg kick
and Kentas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kentas connects with the punch.
Kentas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kentas just misses with a punch to the body.
Kentas backing away here, and Materlak unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kentas slips a jab and a cross from Materlak.
Materlak smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kentas ducks under a wild hook from Materlak.
Materlak misses with a hook. Kentas ducked under it nicely.
Kentas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kentas throws out a loose jab but Materlak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Materlak blocks a jab.
Materlak lands with a nice body punch.
Kentas misses with a body punch
enabling Materlak to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Materlak. Kentas does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Kentas throws out a powerful jab.
Materlak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Materlak there as he acknowledges the shot.
Materlak throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kentas slips a jab from Materlak.
Kentas throws a combination that misses
and Materlak counters with a right hand to the body.
A combination from Materlak does no damage.
Kentas throws a body shot but no joy.
Kentas misses with a low kick as Materlak jumps back.
Kentas dips to his left and cracks Materlak with an uppercut!
Kentas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Materlak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kentas defending well as Materlak loads up on a big left hand.
Materlak is looking to chop away at Kentas's legs.
Kentas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Materlak counters with a straight right hand.
Kentas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Materlak lands with an overhand left.
Kentas throws an overhand right that lands on Materlak's shoulder, as Materlak tries to avoid the shot.
Kentas cracks Materlak with an open hand slap.
Materlak lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
A shot to the liver by Materlak. Beautiful body shot.
Materlak misses with a body punch
and Kentas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kentas defending well as Materlak loads up on a big left hand.
Kentas attempts a counter takedown but Materlak avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Kentas closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Materlak quickly recovers to half guard.
Materlak desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Well, if Kentas is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kentas is looking to take a break and control but Materlak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Kentas is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Kentas looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T4#
Kentas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Kentas is looking for a kimura here.
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 Rimtas Kentas 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#
Kentas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice defenses there by Materlak.
Materlak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kentas.
Jab by Materlak.
Kentas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Materlak pinned against the cage. Materlak gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Materlak looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Materlak connects with a body shot.
Materlak looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kentas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Materlak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Materlak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kentas moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kentas slips a straight right by Materlak.
Kentas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kentas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Materlak was well out of range. Poor timing from Kentas.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Materlak! But no joy.
Kentas misses with a straight right.
Kentas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Materlak moves away.
Materlak slips a straight right by Kentas.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Kentas.
Kentas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kentas dives in for a single leg takedown but Materlak sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Materlak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Kentas.
Kentas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Materlak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Materlak lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kentas backwards.
Materlak blocks a body shot from Kentas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kentas. #BC2#
Materlak breaks from the clinch.
Kentas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Materlak.
Jab from Materlak.
Kentas blocks a jab.
Kentas throws a shot to the body.
Kentas tries to bum rush Materlak with a series of wild strikes but Materlak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kentas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Materlak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kentas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kentas throws a jab but it's blocked by Materlak. #T2#
Materlak takes a swing at Kentas's ribcage but misses.
Kentas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Materlak connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kentas scrambles back to his feet.
Materlak checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Materlak. Kentas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kentas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kentas staying out of range there.
Kentas throws a big counter combination but Materlak scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kentas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kentas throws a body shot but no joy.
Materlak was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rimtas Kentas is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Kentas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Materlak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Materlak lands with a cross.
Materlak misses with a combination
and Kentas counters with a stiff right hand.
Kentas misses with a low kick as Materlak jumps back.
Kentas misses with an uppercut. Materlak saw that one coming.
Kentas blocks a jab.
Jab, jab by Kentas - just one landing.
Materlak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kentas looks to score with a jab to the body but Materlak is just out of range.#T3#
Kentas throws a poor cross that misses
and Materlak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kentas lands with an overhand left.
Kentas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Materlak.
Kentas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kentas throws a hook but Materlak blocks it.
Materlak appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kentas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kentas tries for a takedown but Materlak sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rimtas Kentas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kentas takes a swing at Materlak's ribcage but misses.
Kentas throws a body punch but Materlak moves out of range.
Kentas misses with an uppercut. Materlak saw that one coming.
Kentas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Materlak lands a really nice looking cross but Kentas seems unphased.
Kentas looks to throw the jab but Materlak is out of range.
Materlak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Materlak lands a head kick. Kentas smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kentas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Materlak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Materlak lands a nice shot to the body.
Kentas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Materlak was well out of range. Poor timing from Kentas.#T4#
Materlak slips a straight right by Kentas.
Kentas throws a nice looking combination but Materlak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kentas blocks a jab.
Materlak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kentas misses the shot to the body.
Kentas takes a swing at Materlak's ribcage but misses.
Materlak throws a leg kick but Kentas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Materlak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kentas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kentas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Materlak.
Kentas misses the shot to the body.
Materlak feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kentass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kentas just misses with a punch to the body.
Materlak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Materlak cracks Kentas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Materlak throws a quick inside leg kick.
Michal Materlak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kentas misses with a looping left.
Materlak unleashes a big counter combination but Kentas bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Materlak lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good exchange - Materlak coming out on top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Materlak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Materlak lands a leg kick that knocks Kentas off balance momentarily.
Kentas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kentas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Materlak at a distance.
Materlak walks into a stiff left hand from Kentas.
Kentas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Materlak defends it nicely.
Kentas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kentas throws a jab but it's blocked by Materlak.
Materlak staying out of range there.
Materlak throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kentas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Materlak.#TD#
Kentas decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Materlak moves into full guard.
Materlak trying to control the position. #T1#
Kentas trying to control the position from guard on top but Materlak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kentas is really struggling to control Materlak but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kentas passes Materlak's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Materlak is trying to get back to full guard.
Kentas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Materlak's head.
Kentas trying to mount his opponent but Materlak defends it.
Materlak tries to roll over but Kentas keeps him under control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Materlak blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kentas.
Materlak is staying active underneath Kentas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kentas sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Kentas seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Kentas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Materlak has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3##SUB#
Kentas seems to be working for a kimura but Materlak defends the submission attempt.
Materlak works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kentas throwing strikes from guard but Materlak blocks nicely.
Kentas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kentas laying and praying for a moment but Materlak takes advantage and regains half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kentas works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Kentas is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Materlak has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Materlak!
Materlak postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kentas wants to sweep here but Materlak controlling him for the moment.
Kentas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rimtas Kentas clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Materlak scores with a body shot.
Materlak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kentas throws out a loose jab but Materlak uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Materlak misses.
Materlak slips a straight right by Kentas.
Kentas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Materlak throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kentas.
Materlak takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kentas. Materlak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Materlak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kentas loads up on a big right hand but Materlak slips the punch.
Kentas looks to score with a jab to the body but Materlak is just out of range.
Materlak jabs Kentas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materlak smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kentas wants to clinch
and Materlak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kentas slips under a jab.
Kentas throws out a loose jab but Materlak uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Materlak works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kentas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Materlak as he avoids it easily.
Kentas throws a body shot but no joy.
Materlak scores with a hook to the body. Kentas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Materlak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kentas moves away.
Kentas jabs Materlak right on the nose. Materlak blinks but takes it well.
Materlak throws a leg kick but Kentas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good exchange - Kentas coming out on top.
Kentas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Materlak swings for the body but Kentas moves out of range.
Kentas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kentas swings for the body but Materlak moves out of range.
Kentas throws a body shot but no joy.
Kentas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Materlak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Materlak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kentas.
Materlak connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kentas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
Kentas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Materlak moves away.
Kentas staying out of range there.
Kentas misses with a straight left.
Materlak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kentas.
Kentas wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kentas avoids the body shot from Materlak.
Kentas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kentas throws a body punch but Materlak moves out of range.
Materlak lands a nice hook to Kentas's body. Kentas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kentas misses the body punch
and Materlak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Materlak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Materlak moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kentas avoids the body shot from Materlak.
Materlak lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Materlak.
Materlak thuds a left hand into Kentas's body.
Materlak scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kentas. Materlak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Materlak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Kentas misses with a wild body shot.
Kentas staying out of range there.
Materlak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kentas.
Materlak looks to score with a jab to the body but Kentas is just out of range.
Materlak throws a right and a left that both miss.
Materlak lands a nice hook to Kentas's body. Kentas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Materlak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kentas was well out of range. Poor timing from Materlak.
Kentas lands with a hook. Materlak tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kentas defending well as Materlak loads up on a big left hand.
Materlak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kentas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Kentas misses the target.
Materlak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kentas.
Kentas throws a body punch but Materlak moves out of range.
Kentas throws a looping overhand right but Materlak ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kentas. Materlak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kentas checks the leg kick.#T4#
Kentas cracks Materlak with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Materlak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kentas. Materlak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Materlak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kentas at a distance.
Kentas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Materlak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kentas cracks Materlak with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kentas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Materlak moves out of range of the strikes.
Kentas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Materlak misses the target.
Kentas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Materlak counters with a thumping low kick.
Kentas walks into a straight right hand from Materlak.
Kentas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Kentas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kentas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Materlak lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Materlak lands with a shot to the body.
Kentas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Materlak dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Kentas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Materlak throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Materlak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kentas was well out of range. Poor timing from Materlak.
Kentas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Materlak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kentas manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Materlak.
A decent looking cross lands there for Materlak.
Materlak dodges the punch combination from Kentas.
Materlak fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kentas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Materlak digs a good hook to Kentas's body.
Kentas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Materlak has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materlak stalks Kentas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kentas's face. Kentas staggers backwards, shaken.
Materlak misses with an uppercut. Kentas saw that one coming.
Materlak throws a shot from downtown. Kentas moves away and avoids it.
Materlak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kentas manages to avoid it.
Kentas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Kentas misses with a wild body shot.
Kentas swings for the body but Materlak moves out of range.
Materlak fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kentas checks it well.
Kentas throws a body punch but Materlak moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Materlak lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kentas doesn't seem phased though.
Materlak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kentas.
Kentas throws a low kick but Materlak moves out of range easily.
Kentas avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - Kentas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Materlak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kentas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kentas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Materlak scores with a jab to the body.
Materlak misses the jab.#T2#
Materlak avoids the body shot from Kentas.
Kentas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kentas lands a jab.
Materlak throws a head kick that misses.
Kentas throws a body punch but Materlak moves out of range.
Kentas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Materlak was well out of range. Poor timing from Kentas.
Kentas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Materlak moves away.
Kentas misses with a left hand
and Kentas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Materlak takes one to the chin there.
Kentas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Materlak is able to avoid easily.
Kentas slips under a jab from Materlak.
Materlak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kentas moves away.
Materlak scores with a decent looking hook.
Kentas tries to bum rush Materlak with a series of wild strikes but Materlak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kentas misses with a hook
enabling Materlak to counter with a crisp jab.
Materlak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Materlak misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Materlak misses with an uppercut. Kentas saw that one coming.
Materlak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Materlak tries to move into range but Kentas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Materlak swings for the body but Kentas moves out of range.
Kentas lands with a shot to the body.
Materlak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Materlak has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kentas misses with a lunging right hand
and Materlak counters with a left to the body.
Kentas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Materlak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice body punch from Materlak.
Kentas dodges the punch combination from Materlak.
Materlak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kentas at a distance.
Kentas swings for the body but Materlak moves out of range.
Kentas throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Nice sprawl there from Materlak as Kentas shoots in.
Kentas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kentas thuds a left hand into Materlak's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good shot there by Materlak.
Materlak throws a body punch but Kentas moves out of range.
Materlak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kentas moves away.
Kentas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Materlak throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kentas.
Kentas wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kentas throws a shot from downtown. Materlak moves away and avoids it.
Kentas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kentas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Materlak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kentas.
Materlak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kentas throws a looping overhand right but Materlak ducks down to avoid it.
Kentas throws a right hand that Materlak ducks under and follows up with a left that Materlak also avoids with ease.
Materlak throws a shot from downtown. Kentas moves away and avoids it.
Kentas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Materlak.
Materlak lands a slapping body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Materlak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Materlak 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 47:48
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 47:48

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

Event: SMASH:Kentas vs Mcgee
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1#
Petrov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Materlaks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Materlak moved out of range.
Materlak shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Petrov pinned against the cage. Petrov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Materlak slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Materlak swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Materlak moved out of range nicely.
Materlak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Petrov with a nice cross.
Petrov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Materlak uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Petrov has time to react.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Materlak blocks a jab.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Materlak.
We've been informed that Petrov 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.
Petrov with a nice calf kick.
Materlak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Materlak there.
Petrov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Materlak's head but Materlak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Materlak. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Materlak slips the punch.
Donk. Petrov catches Materlak right on the button with a cross.
Petrov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Materlak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Materlak throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Materlak manages to avoid it.
Petrov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Materlak scores with a spinning back kick!
Materlak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Petrov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Petrov wants it to stay on the feet.
Materlak lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Materlak misses the target.
Petrov takes a swing at Materlak's ribcage but misses.
Materlak lands the left hand.
Grigoriy Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrov misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
Petrov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Materlak throws the left hand but Petrov avoids the punch easily.
Materlak fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Petrov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Petrov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Petrov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Materlak.
Materlak misses with a wild body shot.
Materlak tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Petrov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Petrov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jab by Materlak.
Petrov throws a hook but Materlak avoids it easily.
Materlak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Materlak takes one to the chin there.
Materlak slips under a jab.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Materlak.
Materlak misses the jab.
Petrov throws a solid leg kick but Materlak takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Petrov.
Michal Materlak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Petrov 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 Materlak has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Materlak and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Materlak looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Materlak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Materlak misses with an uppercut.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Materlak manages to avoid it.
Petrov throws a leg kick but Materlak checks it.
Nice body punch from Materlak.
Materlak moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Materlak appears to be looking for a big counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Materlak. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Materlak misses with a straight right.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Materlak does no damage.
No luck for Materlak with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michal Materlak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Materlak walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Materlak misses with a hook.
Petrov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Materlak at a distance. #T4#
Petrov 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.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
Materlak scores with a nice head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Materlak slips under a jab.
Materlak changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Materlak swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Petrov throws a low kick but Materlak moves out of range easily.
Materlak fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petrov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Materlak throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Petrov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Materlak's jab looks to have found its range, popping Petrov under the eye.
Materlak ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Materlak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Materlak looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Materlak is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Petrov is looking to score with low kicks.
Petrov scores with a jab. Materlak acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Petrov slips a straight right by Materlak.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Materlak lands a body shot.
Petrov walks into a left hand.
Materlak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Materlak.
Materlak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Grigoriy Petrov 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#
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Materlak slips under a jab.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Materlak bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Petrov's head.
Materlak connects with a body shot that sends Petrov's belly button to the back.
Materlak with a nice cross.
Petrov cracks Materlak with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Materlak works the jab nicely.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Materlak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petrov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Materlak checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Petrov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Petrov misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Materlak manages to avoid it.
Materlak lands a head kick. Petrov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Materlak scoring well with a low kick there.
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Materlak.
Petrov tried to score with a low kick but Materlak checks it.
Materlak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Petrov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Petrov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Materlak checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Materlak.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Materlak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Materlak throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Materlak throws a nice outside leg kick.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Materlak scores with the left hand. Petrov knows he should have avoided that one.
Petrov throws a leg kick but Materlak moved away.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
Materlak scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Materlak looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice straight punches there by Materlak. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Materlak.
Materlak checks a leg kick.
Materlak slips under a jab from Petrov.
Petrov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Materlak was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Materlak is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Materlak moves away.
Materlak scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Materlak checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T2#
Materlak throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Materlak works the jab nicely.
Petrov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Materlak.
Materlak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Petrov doesn't seem bothered though.
Materlak throws a leg kick that misses.
Petrov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Materlak.
Materlak misses with a body kick.
Materlak throws a leg kick which misses Petrov's front leg but catches the back leg as Petrov tries to avoid it.
Petrov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Materlak has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Petrov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Materlak to score with a decent uppercut.
Petrov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Petrov throws a hook but Materlak avoids it easily.
Petrov connects with an inside leg kick.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Materlak moved out of range nicely.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Materlak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petrov throws a body punch but Materlak moves out of range.
It looked like Materlak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Materlak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Petrov throws a right hand that Materlak ducks under and follows up with a left that Materlak also avoids with ease.#T3#
Petrov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good leg kick by Materlak.
Materlak lands with a nice body kick.
Petrov tried to score with a low kick but Materlak checks it.
Petrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Materlak.
Petrov avoids the head kick by Materlak.
Materlak digs a good body shot into Petrov's ribs.
A punch combination from Petrov misses.
Petrov throws a body punch but Materlak moves out of range.
Materlak swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petrov avoids a kick to the body.
That kick from Materlak tenderised Petrov's leg. Petrov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Materlak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Materlak lands a nice looking body shot.
Materlak's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Petrov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Materlak counters with a nice body shot.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Materlak misses its target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Materlak ducks down to avoid it.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Materlak misses its target.
Materlak lands a jab to Petrov's midsection.
Petrov throws a jab when Materlak was well out of range.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Petrov moves out of range of the body kick from Materlak.
Petrov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Materlak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Petrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Materlak.
Materlak tries to work over Petrov's front leg with a kick but Petrov checks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Petrov.
Materlak blocks a jab.
Materlak feints and then cracks Petrov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Petrov down.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Materlak moved out of range.
Petrov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Materlak lands with a good body shot.
Petrov misses with the combination.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circle momentarily. Materlak darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Materlak ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Materlak blocks a jab.
Materlak appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Petrov checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Materlak dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Materlak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Materlak.
Petrov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Materlak checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut there from Petrov.
Petrov 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.
Materlak is looking to counter punch.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Materlak moves away and avoids it.
A punch combination from Materlak misses.
Petrov moves out of range of the body kick.
Materlak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
Petrov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Materlak fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Petrov is out of range.
Materlak pushes Petrov away with a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materlak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Petrov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Materlak at a distance.
Materlak gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Petrov.
Petrov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Materlak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Materlak there as he acknowledges the shot.
Materlak walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Petrov misses with a looping right.#TD#
Materlak closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Materlak tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Materlak has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Petrov can't do much from the bottom here.
Materlak controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Petrov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Materlak.
Petrov is trying to control Materlak's posture but Materlak avoids it.
Materlak looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Petrov is avoiding damage well.
Petrov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Materlak in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB#
Materlak swings around for an armbar but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Materlak's guard.#T3#
Petrov stopping the sweep attempt from Materlak.
Materlak working a defensive guard here.
Materlak being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Petrov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Materlak manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Petrov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Materlak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Materlak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Materlak throwing strikes but missing.
Materlak stays in close to Petrov's body and controls the position.

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 Michal Materlak.
Well Materlak 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: SMASH: Hakekia vs Kentas
Date: Jul 09, 2023

#R1#
Diesel throws a big shot that misses.
Diesel misses the jab.
Materlak misses with a body kick.
It looked like Diesel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch but Materlak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Materlak lands with a cross.
Diesel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Materlak keeps Diesel at a distance using the push kick.
Materlak throws a body punch but Diesel moves out of range.
Diesel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Materlak scores with a shot to the body.
Diesel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Diesel takes one to the chin there.
Materlak keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diesel looks to score with a jab to the body but Materlak is just out of range.
Materlak avoids the body shot from Diesel.
A big right from Materlak misses.
It looked like Diesel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Materlak.
Diesel avoids the body shot from Materlak.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Materlak swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diesel throws a body shot but no joy.
Materlak delivers a nice body kick.#T1#
Materlak throws a solid leg kick but Diesel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Materlak.
Materlak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diesel lands with an uppercut that bounces Materlak off the cage and back into range.
Diesel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Materlak throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've been informed that Materlak 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.
Materlak moves out of range as Diesel strikes.
Materlak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diesel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Materlak.
Diesel misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Materlak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Materlak staying out of range there.
Materlak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diesel manages to avoid it.
Materlak looks to throw the jab but Diesel is out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Materlak!
Materlak misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Diesel counters by moving into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Materlak controls the action.
A short right from Materlak on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Materlak.
Diesel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Materlak throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diesel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Materlak.
Materlak blocking some punches.
Materlak pushes Diesel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Materlak pushes Diesel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Diesel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diesel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diesel.
Materlak wants to break the clinch but can't.
Diesel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Materlak backwards.
Materlak swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diesel blocks a body shot from Materlak.
A short right from Materlak.
Materlak throws a head punch that misses.
Materlak tries a body shot but Diesel blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Materlak.
Materlak misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diesel.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diesel.
Materlak swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Diesel.
A short right from Diesel.
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Materlak tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diesel smiles and moves away.
Materlak misses with a low kick.
Materlak uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diesel has time to react.
Materlak bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diesel is looking to wear down Materlak with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Diesel is looking to clinch.
Materlak takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diesel, as that shot connected.
Diesel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diesel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Materlak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diesel.#T4#
Materlak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diesel as he avoids it easily.
Materlak pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Materlak connects with a leg kick.
Materlak throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diesel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diesel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Materlak moves away.
Diesel connects with a jab.
Kloockz Diesel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diesel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Materlak throws a right hand that misses
and Diesel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Diesel throws a body punch but Materlak moves out of range.
Diesel connects with the punch.
Diesel is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Materlak throws a hook to the side of Diesel's head but Diesel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diesel stuns Materlak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Materlak fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diesel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diesel. Materlak does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michal Materlak will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Diesel looks to score with a jab to the body but Materlak is just out of range.
Materlak feints the counter takedown.
Materlak throws a front kick aimed at Diesel's knee but Diesel avoids it well.
Diesel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diesel misses with a straight left.
Materlak keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Materlak throws a body shot but no joy.
Materlak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Diesel does it's job there.
Diesel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Materlak.
Materlak lands a jab to the head.
Materlak thumps Diesel with a low kick.
Materlak walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Materlak tries to keep at a distance but Diesel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kloockz Diesel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
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!
Diesel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Diesel misses with the head strike.
Diesel working aggressively here. #T1#
Materlak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Materlak misses with some punches.
Materlak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diesel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Materlak is keeping busy.
Materlak is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Materlak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Materlak scores with a nice short uppercut.
Materlak misses with a body punch.
Diesel misses with a body punch.
Diesel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diesel avoiding damage.
Materlak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diesels head.
A short left from Materlak.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Materlak.
Diesel gets underhooks to prevent Materlak's takedown attempt.
A right hook to the body lands for Materlak. #T2#
Materlak tries to pull guard but Diesel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kloockz Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Materlak.
Materlak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diesel slowing the pace effectively.
Diesel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Materlak scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diesel controlling the action here for a moment.
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as Materlak controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel.
Materlak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Materlak throws a head punch that misses.
Materlak lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diesel misses with the head strike.
Diesel misses with some punches. #BC2#
Materlak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Materlak bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Materlak tries to score with a low kick but Diesel moves his leg out of the way.
Diesel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Diesel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Materlak lands a body shot.
A cross from Materlak lands.
Materlak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diesel.
Materlak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diesel misses with an uppercut. Materlak saw that one coming.
Diesel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Materlak was well out of range. Poor timing from Diesel.
Materlak looks to score with a jab to the body but Diesel is just out of range.
Materlak throws a front kick aimed at Diesel's knee but Diesel avoids it well.
Diesel drops his hands momentarily and Materlak takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A nice leg kick from Materlak, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diesel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Materlak manages to avoid it.
Materlak shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diesel as he jumps to the side.
Diesel takes one on the button.
Diesel loads up on a big right hand but Materlak slips the punch.
Materlak looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Diesel misses with a straight left.
Materlak slips under a jab from Diesel.
Materlak lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's 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!
Materlak lands the left hand.
Materlak throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diesel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Diesel just misses with a punch to the body.
Materlak throws a right hand that misses
and Diesel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diesel dips to his left and cracks Materlak with an uppercut!
Materlak scoring well with a low kick there.
Diesel just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Materlak.
Diesel tries to counter by clinching up but Materlak breaks away and moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diesel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch but Materlak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Materlak is looking to slow Diesel down with leg kicks.
Materlak slips a straight right by Diesel.
Materlak keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Materlak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Diesel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Materlak looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Diesel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice side step and Materlak releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Materlak misses with a hook. Diesel ducked under it nicely.
Michal Materlak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Materlak with a hook.
Materlak throws a leg kick but Diesel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Materlak cracks a nice hook into Diesel's ribs.
Materlak misses with a leg kick.
Materlak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diesel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Diesel tries to clinch there but Materlak circles away.
Michal Materlak 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.
Diesel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch but Materlak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Materlak misses with a body kick.
Diesel lands an overhand right.
Diesel on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T1#
Diesel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diesel. Materlak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diesel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Materlak let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Materlak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diesel.
Materlak takes a jab right on the kisser.
Materlak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diesel.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Materlak swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diesel swings for the body but Materlak moves out of range.
Diesel defending well as Materlak loads up on a big left hand.
Materlak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diesel.
Diesel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diesel lands a right hook to the body.
Diesel misses with a hook
and Materlak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Materlak shoots in but Diesel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diesel tries to counter by clinching up but Materlak breaks away and moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Diesel.
Materlak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diesel moves away.
Kloockz Diesel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michal Materlak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Materlak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diesel misses with a body shot.
Materlak swats away the attempt to clinch by Diesel.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Diesel crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Materlak - the referee stops the clock and Diesel gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Materlak. Diesel manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diesel is looking to clinch but Materlak is avoiding it.
Materlak scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Materlak swats away the attempt to clinch by Diesel.
Diesel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Materlak looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diesel throws an overhand right that lands on Materlak's shoulder, as Materlak tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Materlak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diesel thuds a left hand into Materlak's body.
Diesel swinging wildly here.
Materlak replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Diesel blocks it well.
Materlak lands a nice shot that snaps Diesel's head back. #T3#
Materlak slips under a jab from Diesel.
Materlak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diesel.
Good leg kick by Materlak.
Materlak lands with a shot to the body.
Diesel slips under a jab.
Diesel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Materlak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That kick from Materlak tenderised Diesel's leg. Diesel is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big left from Materlak misses.
Materlak avoids the body shot from Diesel.
Materlak scores with a leg kick.
Diesel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Materlak connects with an inside leg kick.
Materlak lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Materlak connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Materlak digs a good body shot into Diesel's ribs.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Materlak. Diesel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Materlak lands with a cross.
Diesel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Materlak moves away.
Materlak scores with a body shot.
Diesel throws a big shot that misses.
Diesel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Materlak thumps Diesel with a low kick.
Materlak tests Diesel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Materlak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diesel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Materlak.
Diesel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Materlak.
Nice defenses there by Materlak.
Diesel throws a lazy right hand but Materlak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diesel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Materlak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Materlak 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Materlak!
Our winner, Michal Materlak, 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: ENIGMA 172
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1#
Materlak tries to clinch up but Redcliffe circles away and keeps his distance.
Redcliffe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Materlak tries to clinch up but Redcliffe circles away and keeps his distance.
Redcliffe misses with a body kick.
Materlak throws a wild body kick that Redcliffe sees coming a mile off.
Materlak slips a jab and a cross from Redcliffe.
Materlak moves out of range as Redcliffe strikes.
Redcliffe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Materlak throws an overhand right that lands on Redcliffe's shoulder, as Redcliffe tries to avoid the shot.
Redcliffe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Redcliffe throws a big shot that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Redcliffe 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 Materlak has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Materlak and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Materlak looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Redcliffe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Redcliffe moves away from the strike by Materlak.
Materlak throws a jab but it's blocked by Redcliffe.
Materlak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Redcliffe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Materlak lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slapping leg kick lands for Materlak.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Materlak checks a low kick from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a hook to the side of Materlak's head but Materlak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Materlak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been informed that Materlak 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#
Nice cross by Materlak.
Redcliffe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Materlak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Materlak avoids a kick to the body.
Redcliffe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Redcliffe sizes up Materlak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Redcliffe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Redcliffe fakes the leg kick and cracks Materlak in the body.
Materlak scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Materlak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redcliffe manages to avoid it.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick but Materlak checks it.
Materlak misses with a straight right.
Materlak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Redcliffe tries to avoid it but Materlak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Redcliffe to the ground. Redcliffe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A left lands for Materlak.
Materlak misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Materlak walks into a jab.
Kwame Redcliffe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Redcliffe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Materlak in his tracks.
Redcliffe digs a good body shot into Materlak's ribs.
Redcliffe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Redcliffe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Materlak slips a straight right by Redcliffe.#T2#
Redcliffe throws a jab when Materlak was well out of range.
Redcliffe blocks a low kick nicely.
Redcliffe blocks a leg kick.
Materlak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick from Redcliffe, right into the meat of the thigh.
Materlak checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Redcliffe walks into a straight right hand from Materlak.
Materlak misses with a straight left.
Materlak uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Redcliffe has time to react.
Materlak ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.
A shot to the body from Materlak misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL2#
Materlak has managed to clinch.
Materlak digs a right hand into Redcliffe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Redcliffe's gas tank.
Materlak misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Redcliffe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Materlak tries to throw a body punch but Redcliffe avoids it by throwing Materlak back against the cage.
Redcliffe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Materlak digs a right hand into Redcliffe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Redcliffe's gas tank.
Materlak lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Materlak scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knees to the body from Redcliffe.
Materlak drops down looking for an ankle pick but Redcliffe pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice jab there from Redcliffe.
Michal Materlak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redcliffe throws a push kick but Materlak slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Redcliffe gets tackled into the cage by Materlak. Materlak maintains the clinch.
Materlak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Materlak.
Materlak has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Redcliffe after a bit of a struggle.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Materlak.
Materlak lands a right hand.
Materlak managing to block the knees to the body from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Materlak.
Materlak can't get the takedown.
Redcliffe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Materlak tries to throw a body punch but Redcliffe avoids it by throwing Materlak back against the cage. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Materlak.
Materlak can't get the takedown.
Redcliffe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Materlak blocks an uppercut.
Redcliffe swings wildly with an uppercut but Materlak uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Materlak.
Materlak lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Redcliffe or not.
Materlak throws a head punch that misses.
Materlak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Materlak cracks Redcliffe with a nice body shot.
Redcliffe prevents a body shot from Materlak.
Materlak lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Materlak blocks an uppercut.
Materlak blocks an uppercut.
Redcliffe letting Materlak take a breather here.
Materlak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michal Materlak will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Redcliffe moves out of range of the strikes.
Redcliffe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Redcliffe scores with a leg kick.
Materlak with a hook.
Redcliffe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Materlak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Materlak tries to clinch but Redcliffe is having none of it.
Redcliffe throwing a counter right hand but Materlak manages to avoid it.
Redcliffe scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Materlak closes the distance and pushes Redcliffe back into the cage.
Redcliffe has a couple of punches blocked by Materlak.
Redcliffe can't find room to land a body shot as Materlak controls the action.
Materlak tries to throw a body punch but Redcliffe avoids it by throwing Materlak back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Redcliffe lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Redcliffe.
Materlak is looking for a takedown.
Materlak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Redcliffe misses with a punch on the inside.
Materlak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redcliffe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Materlak struggles to land a body shot inside as Redcliffe controls his hands.
Redcliffe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Redcliffe lands with a right to the head.
Redcliffe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Materlak goes for a takedown in the clinch but Redcliffe prevents it.
Materlak tries to score a body lock takedown but Redcliffe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Materlak.
Materlak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Materlak can't find room to land a body shot as Redcliffe controls the action.
Redcliffe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Materlak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Redcliffe misses with some punches.
Materlak lands a right hand that snaps the head of Redcliffe backwards.
Redcliffe takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Materlak.#T2#
Redcliffe misses with a punch on the inside.
Materlak misses with a body punch.
Materlak swings wildly with an uppercut but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Materlak lands a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Materlak decides to pull guard.
Redcliffe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Redcliffe trying to control the position from guard on top but Materlak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kwame Redcliffe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Materlak keeping full guard, as Redcliffe tries to pass.
Redcliffe's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Materlak is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Materlak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Redcliffe showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Materlak drops his hands momentarily and Redcliffe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Materlak is looking to clinch.
Redcliffe throws a hook but Materlak avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Redcliffe misses with a straight left.
Materlak staying out of range there.
Materlak lands a nice looking body shot.
Redcliffe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Materlak checks a leg kick nicely.
Redcliffe misses the jab.#T4#
Redcliffe staying out of range there.
Kwame Redcliffe is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe connects with a right hand. Materlak shakes it off.
Materlak missing with a left hand there. Redcliffe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Redcliffe appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Materlak. Redcliffe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Materlak with a nice calf kick.
Redcliffe misses with a straight right.
A jab lands there for Redcliffe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Materlak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Materlak ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Redcliffe avoids the body shot from Materlak.
Redcliffe throws a big shot that misses.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick but Materlak moved away.
Redcliffe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Materlak has time to react.
Redcliffe misses with a hook.
Materlak scores with a spinning back kick!
Redcliffe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Materlak misses with a wild body shot.
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 Kwame Redcliffe will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Materlak looks to land a right hand but Redcliffe moved out of range.
Redcliffe slips under a jab from Materlak.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Materlak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Materlak loads up on a big right hand but Redcliffe slips the punch.
Redcliffe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Materlak scores with a punch to the head.
Materlak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Materlak.
Materlak dips to his left and cracks Redcliffe with an uppercut!
Redcliffe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Redcliffe motions for Materlak to come forward. Redcliffe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Materlak lands with an uppercut that bounces Redcliffe off the cage and back into range.
A big left from Redcliffe misses.
Materlak tries to clinch up.
Materlak ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.
Materlak slips under a jab from Redcliffe.
Materlak slips under a jab from Redcliffe.
Materlak 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.
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!
Materlak takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Materlak cracks Redcliffe with an open hand slap.#T1#
Redcliffe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Redcliffe does no damage.
Redcliffe looks to throw the jab but Materlak is out of range.
Materlak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Redcliffe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Materlak blocks a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Materlak.
Materlak slips under a jab.
Materlak moves away from the strike by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses with a looping left.
Redcliffe throws the left hand but Materlak avoids the punch easily.
Redcliffe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Materlak.
Materlak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Materlak is able to avoid easily.
Materlak let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Materlak throws a quick inside leg kick.
Materlak tries to work over Redcliffe's front leg with a kick but Redcliffe checks it.
Materlak throws the left hand but Redcliffe avoids the punch easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Materlak tried to score with a low kick but Redcliffe checks it.#T2#
Materlak scores with a sloppy right hand. Redcliffe should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Materlak.
Materlak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Redcliffe's sensitive parts.
Materlak misses with an uppercut. Redcliffe saw that one coming.
Materlak cracks Redcliffe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Redcliffe ducks under a wild hook from Materlak.
Materlak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a front kick aimed at Materlak's knee but Materlak avoids it well.
Materlak on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Materlak moves out of range of the leg kick from Redcliffe.
Materlak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Redcliffe.
Redcliffe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Materlak looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Redcliffe misses the target.
Redcliffe wants to land a leg kick but Materlak is out of range.
Redcliffe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Materlak.
Materlak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Materlak looks to throw the jab but Redcliffe is out of range. #T3#
Materlak lands an overhand right.
Materlak ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.
It seemed like Materlak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick but Materlak sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Redcliffe throws a poor cross that misses
and Materlak counters with a straight right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Materlak. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Materlak.
Redcliffe cracks Materlak with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Redcliffe motions for Materlak to come forward. Redcliffe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Materlak closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Redcliffe did well to prevent Materlak getting side control.
Materlak is thwarting Redcliffe's attempts to control the position.
Materlak not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Redcliffe tries to get to full guard but Materlak has control of the leg.
Redcliffe manages to get to full guard. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Materlak trying to control but Redcliffe is working from the bottom.
Materlak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Redcliffe is keeping the position for now.
Materlak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Materlak is fighting to break Redcliffe's control of his arms but Redcliffe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Materlak tries to free his leg and advance position but Redcliffe is retaining full guard.
Redcliffe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michal Materlak.
I think Materlak 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Materlak!
After winning the bout, Michal Materlak thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Kwame Redcliffe had this to say: 'You're lucky I like your mumma!'.

Event: ENIGMA 163
Date: Apr 09, 2023

#R1#
Materlak connects with a crisp jab.
Canizares misses with a kick to the body.
Materlak scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Materlak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good leg kick by Canizares.
Canizares explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Canizares is looking to chop away at Materlak's legs.
Materlak misses the jab.
Materlak lands a nice shot to the body.
Canizares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Materlak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Canizares misses.
We've been informed that Materlak 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.
Materlak lands a jab to the nose.
Materlak catches Canizares with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Materlak gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canizares moves out of range of the body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Materlak.
Materlak wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Materlak misses with a looping left.
Canizares goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Materlak staying out of range there.
Canizares has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Materlak thows a left - swing and a miss!
A chopping leg kick lands by Canizares.
Materlak throws a nice looking combination but Canizares bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Materlak throws a hook but Canizares blocks it.
It looked like Canizares wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Materlak misses with an uppercut. Canizares saw that one coming.
Materlak keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Materlak feints a counter leg kick.
Canizares scores with the left hand. Materlak knows he should have avoided that one.
Canizares fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Materlak.
Materlak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Canizares.
Materlak takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Materlak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Canizares manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Canizares throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Canizares lands with a hook. Materlak tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Materlak moves out of range of the body kick from Canizares.
Canizares throws a looping overhand right but Materlak ducks down to avoid it.
Materlak motions for Canizares to come forward. Materlak throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Canizares fires out a quick counter leg kick but Materlak just manages to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Canizares looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Materlak was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Canizares lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Materlak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Materlak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Canizares.
A left lands for Canizares.
Materlak throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Canizares steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Materlak. That one must have hurt.
Canizares throws a half hearted mid kick.
Canizares gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Canizares.
Canizares on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Canizares rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Materlak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Canizares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Materlak wants to clinch up but Canizares keeps it at a distance.
Canizares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Materlak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Canizares lands a nice hook to Materlak's body. Materlak takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Materlak throws a jab when Canizares was well out of range.
Michal Materlak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Canizares. #T3#
Canizares throws a jab but it's blocked by Materlak.
Materlak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Canizares moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Materlak.
Materlak scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A solid body kick from Materlak.
Materlak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canizares was well out of range. Poor timing from Materlak.
Materlak misses with a right hand
enabling Canizares to counter with a crisp jab.
Materlak with a hook.
Canizares with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Materlak avoids the head kick by Canizares.
Materlak ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Materlak on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Canizares lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Materlak looks to land a left hand but Canizares moved out of range nicely.
Canizares sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Canizares throws a lazy right hand but Materlak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Materlak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canizares. #T4#
Canizares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Canizares lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Canizares avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Canizares half committed to a counter leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Materlak.
Canizares's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Materlak connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Canizares scrambles back to his feet.
Canizares ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Materlak moves out of range of the strikes.
Materlak wants to counter the offense by Canizares and move into the clinch position.
Materlak tests Canizares's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Materlak takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good leg kick by Canizares.
Canizares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Materlak.
Materlak avoids the body shot from Canizares.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Canizares clinches up with Materlak and pushes him back against the cage.
Materlak blocks a body shot from Canizares.
Materlak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Canizares.
Materlak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Canizares.
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 Ezequiel Canizares will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Canizares fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Materlak.
Materlak avoids the body shot from Canizares.
Materlak scores with a leg kick.
Canizares misses with a body kick.
Canizares throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Materlak counter with a right hand.
Materlak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Canizares moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Canizares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Materlak.
Canizares tried to counter with a leg kick but Materlak avoided it.
Materlak slips a jab from Canizares.
A countering left hand to the body from Materlak misses.
Canizares doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Materlak ducks under a wild hook from Canizares.
Materlak misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Canizares misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materlak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Materlak looks to score with a jab to the body but Canizares is just out of range.
Canizares is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Canizares lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Canizares staying out of range there.
Canizares scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Materlak connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Materlak throws a jab when Canizares was well out of range.
Materlak thuds a left hand into Canizares's body.
Materlak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Canizares misses the target.
Canizares swings for the body but Materlak moves out of range.
Canizares goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Materlak lands with a nice body punch.
Materlak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Materlak closes the distance and clinches.
Materlak works on Canizares's body with a couple of short punches.#TD2#
Materlak jumps guard and drags Canizares to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Materlak wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Canizares not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Canizares pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Materlak is keeping the position for now.
Canizares wants to control from the top but Materlak keeps moving.
Canizares's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Canizares wants to pass the guard but Materlak is keeping the position.
Canizares is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Canizares throws a body shot but no joy.
Materlak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canizares.
Materlak throws a leg kick which misses Canizares's front leg but catches the back leg as Canizares tries to avoid it.
Michal Materlak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Canizares takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Materlak avoids the head kick by Canizares.
Materlak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Canizares throws a body kick that misses.
Canizares throws a body kick that misses.
Materlak cracks a nice hook into Canizares's ribs.
Canizares throws a big shot that misses.
Canizares blocks a leg kick.
A low kick from Materlak misses
and Canizares counters with a nice uppercut.
Canizares misses with an uppercut. Materlak saw that one coming.
Canizares throws a body punch but Materlak moves out of range.
Materlak throws a quick inside leg kick.
Canizares connects with a body shot that sends Materlak's belly button to the back.
Canizares takes one on the button.
Materlak tries to clinch up.
Canizares is looking to land body kicks.
Canizares throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Materlak counter with a right hand.
Canizares tries to land a body kick
and Materlak counters with a nice body kick. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canizares swings for the body but Materlak moves out of range.
Canizares throws a front kick aimed at Materlak's knee but Materlak avoids it well.
Materlak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Canizares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Materlak was well out of range. Poor timing from Canizares.
Materlak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Canizares.
Canizares pushes Materlak away with a front kick.
Materlak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Canizares was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Materlak.
Canizares throws a head kick but Materlak moves out of range.
Canizares throws out a loose jab but Materlak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good exchange - Canizares coming out on top.
Materlak darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Materlak lands with a straight right. Canizares didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Canizares gets tackled into the cage by Materlak. Materlak maintains the clinch.
Materlak's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A short uppercut from Materlak.
Materlak scores with a hook to the body.
Materlak working aggressively here.
Materlak misses with the head strike.
Canizares lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Materlak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Canizares's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Canizares drops his hands momentarily and Materlak takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Materlak looks to land a right hand but Canizares moved out of range.
Canizares tries to land a front kick but Materlak steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Materlak throws a shot from downtown. Canizares moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Canizares misses.
Materlak fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Canizares looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Materlak misses the shot to the body.
Canizares lunges at Materlak with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Materlak's hand.
Materlak scores with a body shot.
Canizares throws a front kick that sends Materlak stumbling back into the cage.
Materlak throws a predictable looking body shot
and Canizares counters with a nice low kick that buckles Materlak's knee momentarily.
Materlak moves out of range as Canizares strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Canizares 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 Materlak has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Materlak and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Materlak ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Canizares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Materlak.
A punch lands to the side of Canizares 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Materlak ducks under a wild hook from Canizares.#T1#
Canizares tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Materlak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Canizares tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Canizares with a jab.
Canizares wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Canizares thuds his shin into the meat of Materlak's side.
Canizares is looking to clinch but Materlak is avoiding it.
Materlak changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Canizares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Materlak delivers a nice body kick.
Materlak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canizares manages to avoid it.
Canizares swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Canizares takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Canizares lands with a nice body punch.
Materlak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A swing and a miss from Canizares.
Materlak attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Canizares throwing a counter right hand but Materlak manages to avoid it.
Canizares misses with a leg kick
and Materlak counters with a body kick that stops Canizares in his tracks momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canizares gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Materlak.#T2#
Canizares moves away from the strike by Materlak.
Canizares will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Materlak throws an off balance right hand
and Canizares counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from Canizares misses.
Materlak has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Canizares.
Nice body kick from Canizares.
Materlak is looking to clinch.
Canizares cracks Materlak with a right hand to the side of the head.
Materlak misses with a hook
and Canizares counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Canizares throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Materlak counter with a right hand.
Materlak punishes Canizares's body with a nice straight punch.
Canizares swings for the body but Materlak moves out of range.
A big left from Canizares misses.
Canizares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Materlak.
Canizares connects with a jab.
Materlak tries to clinch but Canizares is having none of it.
Materlak stuns Canizares with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Materlak connects with a body shot that sends Canizares's belly button to the back.
Materlak throws a hook but Canizares blocks it.
Canizares uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Materlak has time to react.
Canizares chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Materlak can pounce on him.
Canizares throws a looping overhand right but Materlak ducks down to avoid it.
Materlak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Canizares moves away.
Canizares looks to throw the jab but Materlak is out of range.
Canizares misses with an uppercut. Materlak saw that one coming.
Materlak swings for the body but Canizares moves out of range.
Materlak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Canizares.
Canizares takes one to the chin there.
Materlak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Canizares.
Canizares looks to land a right hand but Materlak moved out of range.
Materlak feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Canizaress jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Canizares misses with an attempted mid kick.
Materlak thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Canizares if he has to take too many more of those.
Materlak throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Canizares stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canizares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Canizares looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL2#
Materlak drives through and clinches with Canizares against the cage.
Materlak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Canizares scores with a shoulder strike.
Canizares struggles to land a body shot inside as Materlak controls his hands.
Canizares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Materlak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Canizaress head.
Materlak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Canizares.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Materlak.
Materlak misses with a punch to the body.
Canizares blocks a body shot from Materlak.
Materlak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Canizares tries a body shot but Materlak blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canizares tries a body shot but Materlak blocks it.
Canizares swings wildly with an uppercut but Materlak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canizares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Canizares as the two fighters clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michal Materlak.
Well Materlak 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: ENIGMA 157
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1#
Bottura throws a jab but it's blocked by Materlak.
Materlak looks to land a right hand but Bottura moved out of range.
Bottura scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Michal Materlak has been cut.
Materlak fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bottura checks it well.
Bottura lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Materlak chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bottura can pounce on him.
Bottura explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bottura takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bottura on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've been informed that Materlak 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.
Bottura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Materlak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bottura manages to avoid it.
Materlak shoots in for a takedown but Bottura shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Materlak misses with a straight right.
Bottura takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bottura misses with an uppercut. Materlak saw that one coming.
Materlak cracks Bottura with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've been told by Bottura's head coaches at Memento Mori that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice body kick there by Materlak.#T1#
Materlak throws a leg kick which misses Bottura's front leg but catches the back leg as Bottura tries to avoid it.
Bottura misses with a straight left.
Materlak avoids the body shot from Bottura. #CL2#
Materlak clinches with his opponent.
Materlak scores with a shoulder strike.
Materlak blocks a body shot from Bottura.
Materlak throws a punch but it's blocked by Bottura.
Bottura working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bottura.
Bottura tries to work over Materlak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Materlak scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bottura pushes Materlak back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Materlak.
Still in the clinch, Materlak scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bottura lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Materlak backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bottura.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Materlak.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Materlak jumps guard but Bottura turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Materlak throws a head punch that misses.
Materlak jumps guard but Bottura stands there with Materlak around his waist. Materlak gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Matteo Bottura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Materlak.
Materlak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bottura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bottura blocking some punches.
Bottura lands a right hand that snaps the head of Materlak backwards.
Materlak working aggressively here.
Materlak jumps guard but Bottura turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Materlak is trying to pull guard but Bottura has him pressed against the cage.
Bottura lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Materlak backwards.
Bottura misses with a punch to the body.
Materlak blocks an uppercut.
Materlak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Materlak misses with some punches.
Bottura tries to work over Materlak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Materlak tries to pull guard but Bottura forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Materlak misses with a punch on the inside.
Bottura misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Bottura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bottura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bottura lands a left hand that snaps the head of Materlak backwards.
Bottura blocks an uppercut.
Materlak tries to pull guard but Bottura won't allow it.
Materlak is trying to pull guard but Bottura has him pressed against the cage.
Bottura swings wildly with an uppercut but Materlak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Materlak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bottura lands a hook that snaps the head of Materlak backwards.
Materlak tries to pull guard but Bottura won't allow it.
Materlak is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bottura to keep the fight standing.
Bottura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Materlak fails to pull guard.
A short uppercut from Bottura.
Materlak is pushing Bottura up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bottura. #T4#
Materlak lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bottura backwards.
Materlak tries to pull guard but Bottura won't allow it.
Materlak tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Materlak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Materlak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bottura can't break the clinch.
Bottura lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Bottura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A thudding body kick lands there by Materlak!
Materlak takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Materlak throws a big shot that misses.
Bottura appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bottura takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Materlak throws a right hand that misses
and Bottura counters with a good, hard body kick but Materlak shrugs it off.
Materlak ducks under a wild hook from Bottura.
Materlak throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Materlak throws a right hand that misses
and Bottura counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matteo Bottura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michal Materlak's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Materlak tries to clinch but Bottura moves out of range.
Materlak throws a looping overhand right but Bottura ducks down to avoid it.
Bottura walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bottura moves out of range of the body kick from Materlak.
Bottura takes one on the button.
Bottura avoids a kick to the body.
Materlak moves away from the strike by Bottura.
Bottura staying out of range there.
Materlak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bottura.
Bottura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bottura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Materlak was well out of range. Poor timing from Bottura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Materlak releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Michal Materlak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice combination there by Materlak.
Bottura misses with a lunging right hand
and Materlak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Materlak takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Bottura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Bottura misses with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bottura - that will leave a mark!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bottura smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice jab there from Bottura.
Bottura throws a head kick that misses.
Materlak lands with a nice body punch.
Materlak is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bottura blocks the body kick.
Matteo Bottura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bottura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Materlak walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bottura checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Bottura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Materlak misses with a jab to the body
enabling Bottura to counter with a crisp jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bottura - that will leave a mark!
Materlak with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bottura scores with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Materlak. Bottura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Materlak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Bottura scores with a push kick.
Materlak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bottura throws out the jab.
Bottura throws a head kick but Materlak moves out of range.
Bottura scores with a decent looking hook.
Bottura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Materlak can do to turn this around?
Bottura throws a shot from downtown. Materlak moves away and avoids it.
Bottura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bottura misses with a looping right.
Materlak lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bottura throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bottura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Materlak moves away.
Michal Materlak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bottura walks forward, straight into a front kick from Materlak.
Bottura with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Materlak to score with a decent uppercut.
Materlak ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bottura slips under a jab from Materlak.
Bottura throws a jab when Materlak was well out of range.#T3#
Bottura looks to land a right hand but Materlak moved out of range.
Materlak throws out a powerful jab.
Bottura throws a jab but it's blocked by Materlak.
Bottura misses with a looping right.
Materlak scores with a nice body kick.
Materlak throws a big shot that misses.
Materlak throws a shot from downtown. Bottura moves away and avoids it.
Bottura just misses with a punch to the body.
Materlak moves out of range of the strikes.
Materlak looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bottura with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Materlak to score with a decent uppercut.
Materlak throws a solid leg kick but Bottura takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Materlak.
Bottura cracks a nice hook into Materlak's ribs.
Bottura throws a shot to the body.
Materlak looks to land a right hand but Bottura moved out of range.
Bottura slips under a jab from Materlak.#T4#
Jab from Bottura.
Materlak tries to clinch up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Bottura. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bottura.
Materlak cracks Bottura with a good jab.
Materlak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bottura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bottura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Materlak throws out the jab.
Materlak on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bottura. Bottura obviously looking to wear him down.
Materlak lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bottura smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bottura misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bottura throws a hook but Materlak blocks it.
Bottura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Materlak.
Materlak throws a jab but it's blocked by Bottura.
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 Matteo Bottura will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michal Materlak'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#
Materlak throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Materlak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Materlak throws a leg kick which misses Bottura's front leg but catches the back leg as Bottura tries to avoid it.
Materlak works Bottura's body with a nice hook.
Bottura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Materlak follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Materlak slips under a jab from Bottura.
Bottura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Materlak was well out of range. Poor timing from Bottura.
Materlak looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Materlak connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bottura's hands.
A telegraphed right hand from Bottura misses the target.
Bottura tests Materlak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bottura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Materlak appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materlak throws a hook but Bottura avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Bottura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Materlak with a nice cross.
Materlak moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bottura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Materlak counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Materlak.
Materlak has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bottura.
Materlak connects with a jab.
Bottura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Materlak misses with a wild body shot.
Bottura avoids a kick to the body.
Bottura throws a quick counter head kick but Materlak was just out of range.
Materlak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bottura moves away.
Bottura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Materlak connects with a leg kick.
Bottura misses with an uppercut
and Materlak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bottura lands with a nice body punch.
Bottura throws a lazy right hand but Materlak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bottura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Michal Materlak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matteo Bottura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Bottura misses with a body shot.
Materlak scores with a shot to the body.
Materlak misses with a takedown attempt
and Bottura counters with a stiff right hand.
Bottura misses with a hook. Materlak ducked under it nicely.
Materlak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Materlak misses with a series of wild punches.
Materlak on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bottura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Materlak.
Materlak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bottura.
A jab from Materlak misses.
Materlak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Materlak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Materlak throws a push kick but Bottura slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Bottura moves out of range as Materlak throws a body kick.
Materlak throws a jab when Bottura was well out of range.
Materlak uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bottura has time to react.
Bottura just misses with a punch to the body.
Bottura throws a shot to the body.
Bottura feints and then cracks Materlak's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Materlak down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bottura.
Materlak darts in trying to clinch
and Materlak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bottura jabs at Materlak's body.
Materlak looks to land a right hand but Bottura moved out of range.
Materlak paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Matteo Bottura has been cut.
Bottura blocks the body kick.
Materlak feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Botturas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bottura scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bottura throws a right hand that misses
and Materlak counters with a solid body kick.
Bottura getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bottura scores with a jab to the head.
Materlak shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matteo Bottura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Materlak.
Materlak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bottura.
Bottura connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Materlak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Materlak misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bottura throwing a counter right hand but Materlak manages to avoid it.
Bottura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Materlak tries to land a front kick but Bottura steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Materlak misses with an uppercut. Bottura saw that one coming.
Bottura cracks Materlak with a right hand to the side of the head.
Materlak throws a hook but Bottura blocks 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 Matteo Bottura.
Well Bottura 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matteo Bottura!

Event: ENIGMA 153
Date: Feb 12, 2023

#R1#
Materlak takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Materlak misses with an attempted mid kick.
Monkey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Materlak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Monkey throws a body punch but Materlak moves out of range.
Monkey thuds his right hand into Materlak's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Materlak misses with a looping right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Monkey checks a leg kick.
Materlak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
Spider Monkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Materlak looks to score with a jab to the body but Monkey is just out of range.
Monkey is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Materlak moves out of range of the body kick from Monkey.
Monkey loads up on a big right hand but Materlak slips the punch.
Materlak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
Materlak defending well as Monkey loads up on a big left hand.
Materlak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monkey manages to avoid it.
Materlak throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A solid body kick from Monkey.
A slow jab from Materlak misses its intended target.
Materlak misses with a body shot.
Materlak looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Materlak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monkey slips a jab from Materlak.
Materlak moves out of range of the strikes.
Monkey dips to his left and cracks Materlak with an uppercut!
Good leg kick by Monkey.
Materlak tries to land a front kick but Monkey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Monkey throws out a counter right but Materlak avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Monkey throws a hook but Materlak blocks it.
Monkey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Materlak has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Monkey.
Monkey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Materlak is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Monkey walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Materlak checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Materlak tried to counter with a leg kick but Monkey avoided it.
Monkey misses with an uppercut. Materlak saw that one coming.#CL2#
Monkey moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Materlak misses with the head strike.
Monkey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey blocking some punches.
Materlak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monkey lands a body shot.
Materlak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Materlak.
Monkey struggles to land a body shot inside as Materlak controls his hands.
Monkey trying to control the position but instead, Materlak has worked for underhooks and has pushed Monkey into the cage.
Monkey throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Monkey decides to pull guard. #T2#
Materlak looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monkey controls Materlak momentarily but Materlak frees himself.
Materlak has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Monkey is proving hard to escape from.
Materlak is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Materlak might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Monkey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Materlak throwing strikes but missing. #T3##SUB#
Materlak has gone for a leg lock! Monkey slips out almost immediately though and dives into Materlak's guard.#REVB#
Materlak pulls Monkey in close to his closed guard and prevents Monkey from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Materlak working for submissions but it's allowed Monkey to get to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Materlak wants to get back to full guard.
Materlak pushes Monkey off looking to stand but Monkey dives back in and keeps control.
Still in half guard, Monkey seems content to control.
Monkey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Materlak keeps working.
Materlak manages to get to full guard.
Materlak tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Spider Monkey dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Monkey misses with a leg kick.
Materlak misses with a wild combination.
Materlak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monkey.
Monkey slips under a jab.
Monkey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Materlak takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Monkey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Materlak.#CL2#
Monkey moves into the clinch successfully.
Monkey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Materlak misses with some punches.
Monkey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Monkey scores with a shot to the side of Materlak's head.
Materlak blocks a body shot from Monkey.
Monkey lands a right hand.
Monkey blocks an uppercut.
Monkey misses with a body punch.
Monkey blocking some punches.
Materlak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Monkey has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Materlak seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Monkey can turn it around.
Materlak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Materlak blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Monkey has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Materlak uses from the top position. #T1##SU#
Materlak stands up from Monkey's guard - Materlak perhaps looking for a knockout.
Monkey scores with a jab to the jaw.
Materlak is looking to score with low kicks.
Materlak fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Monkey checks it well.
Monkey throws a leg kick that misses.
Materlak keeps the fight on the outside.
Monkey sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Materlak takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice body punch from Monkey.
Materlak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Monkey is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL2#
Monkey has Materlak up against the cage in a clinch.
Monkey wants to stall.
Monkey lands a hook that snaps the head of Materlak backwards.
A short left from Materlak.
A body shot lands from Monkey.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monkey blocking some punches.
Monkey digs a right hand into Materlak's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Materlak's gas tank. #T2#
Materlak throws a head punch that misses.
Materlak throws a punch but it's blocked by Monkey.
Monkey misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Materlak fails to land.
Monkey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Monkey lands a left hand.
Monkey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Materlak.
Materlak throws a punch but it's blocked by Monkey.
Monkey is trying to maintain a safe position but Materlak gets an underhook and turns Monkey into the cage.
Materlak lands a shoulder strike.
Materlak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Monkey throws a punch but it's blocked by Materlak.
Nice body punch from Materlak - that landed with a thud.
Monkey looking to slow down the pace here.
Materlak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey misses with the head strike.
Materlak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monkey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Materlak fails to land. #T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Monkey.
Monkey can't find room to land a body shot as Materlak controls the action.
Monkey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Materlak blocking some punches.
Monkey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Materlak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Materlak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Materlak lands a nice uppercut.
Materlak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Monkey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Monkey blocking some punches.
Materlak misses with the head strike.
Monkey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Materlak misses with some punches.
Materlak throws a head punch that misses.
Materlak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monkey lands with a right to the head.
Monkey blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Materlak.
Materlak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Materlak. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monkey tries to throw a body punch but Materlak avoids it by throwing Monkey back against the cage.
Monkey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Materlak lands a nice uppercut.
Materlak gets through Monkey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Materlak throws a punch but it's blocked by Monkey.
Materlak misses with some punches.
Monkey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Materlak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Materlak throws a head punch that misses.
Materlak has a couple of punches blocked by Monkey.
Monkey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Materlak.
Monkey pushes Materlak back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Materlak misses with a body punch.
Michal Materlak has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Monkey scores with a hook to the body.
Monkey stalls.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Materlak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monkey's elbow.
Materlak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monkey's elbow.
Monkey lands a nice shot to the body.
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 Michal Materlak will probably get the nod.
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##CL2#
Monkey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Materlak, pushing him back against the cage.
Materlak blocks a body shot from Monkey.
Materlak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Monkey.
Monkey jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Materlak walks away with a smile on his face. Monkey gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Monkey fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Materlak checks it well.
Monkey connects with a looping right hand.
Materlak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monkey throws out the jab.
Monkey tries to work over Materlak's front leg with a kick but Materlak checks it.
The fighters circling - Monkey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Materlak wants to clinch.
Monkey throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Materlak.
Materlak avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Materlak avoids a kick to the body.
Monkey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Monkey tries to clinch but Materlak moves out of range. #T1#
Materlak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spider Monkey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monkey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick from Monkey is predictable there
and Materlak counters with a nice body kick.
Materlak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Materlak staying out of range there.
Monkey looks to throw a body kick
and Materlak counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Monkey finds it's way through Materlak's defenses.
The fighters circling - Materlak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Monkey. That's going to slow Materlak down.
Monkey defending well as Materlak loads up on a big left hand.
Monkey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Materlak 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.
Monkey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Materlak throws out the jab.
Monkey scores with a nice strike.
Monkey avoids a kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Materlak moves into the clinch.
Monkey has Materlak pushed against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monkey is looking to control Materlak's arms but Materlak gets an underhook and turns him. Now Monkey has his back to the cage.
Materlak misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Materlak. #T2#
Materlak tries a body shot but Monkey blocks it.
Materlak struggles to land a body shot inside as Monkey controls his hands.
Materlak throws a punch but it's blocked by Monkey.
Monkey is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short left from Materlak.
A right handed body shot lands from Monkey.
Materlak lands a body punch in the clinch.
Materlak working aggressively here.
Materlak working aggressively here.
Monkey working aggressively here.
Monkey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Monkey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Monkey misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Materlak. #TD2#
Monkey manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Monkey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Materlak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Materlak trying to control the position from guard on top but Monkey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monkey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Monkey has a closed guard, preventing Materlak from standing up.
Materlak trying to control but Monkey is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Monkey lands a leg kick that knocks Materlak off balance momentarily.
Monkey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Materlak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Materlak moves out of range as Monkey strikes.
Monkey checks the leg kick nicely there.
Materlak connects with an inside leg kick.
Materlak misses with a hook.
Monkey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Monkey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Materlak wants to clinch.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Materlak avoids a kick to the body.
Materlak 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.
Materlak throws a jab when Monkey was well out of range.
Materlak just misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey throws a front kick aimed at Materlak's knee but Materlak avoids it well.
Materlak half committed to a counter leg kick.
A jab lands there for Monkey.
A leg kick checked by Materlak.
Monkey loads up on a big right hand but Materlak slips the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Spider Monkey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Monkey 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: ENIGMA 147
Date: Jan 08, 2023

#R1#
Materlak drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from McCarthy finds it's way through Materlak's defenses.
McCarthy throws a right and a left that Materlak avoids nicely.
We've been hearing reports that McCarthy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McCarthy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Materlak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McCarthy sizes up Materlak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
An inside leg kick lands from Materlak.
Materlak throws out a loose jab but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for McCarthy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCarthy swings for the body but Materlak moves out of range.
Materlak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Materlak lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCarthy swings widly with a right hand
and Materlak counters with a thumping low kick.
McCarthy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McCarthy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McCarthy with a nice cross.
Materlak ducks under a wild hook from McCarthy.
Materlak tests McCarthy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Materlak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from McCarthy misses its intended target.
Materlak thumps McCarthy with a low kick.
McCarthy avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
Materlak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCarthy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Materlak throws a quick inside leg kick.
Materlak tries to land a body kick#TD#
and McCarthy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Materlak trying to hold on to McCarthy's head to control him but McCarthy postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Materlak is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McCarthy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McCarthy's back!#SUB2#
Materlak is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. McCarthy knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften McCarthy for a finish.
McCarthy tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Materlak controlling the positon.#SUB2#
McCarthy is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Materlak gets his way! #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCarthy staying busy and making it hard for Materlak to control. #SUB2#
Materlak is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but McCarthy has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
McCarthy wants to escape the position. #SUB2#
Materlak looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Materlak looking for the choke from the back.
I really don't envy McCarthy right now. #SUB2#
McCarthy is having to fend off submission attempts from Materlak, who is looking to sink in the choke. Materlak doesn't have the hooks in though and McCarthy manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
McCarthy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Materlak keeps moving.
McCarthy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McCarthy looking to sit in guard and control but Materlak gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
McCarthy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCarthy is working hard here to advance position.
McCarthy trying to keep a closed guard but Materlak is proving a slippery customer.
Materlak preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Materlak drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McCarthy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Materlak has McCarthy in his guard.#REVR##T4#
McCarthy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Materlak is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McCarthy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Materlak looking to control.
Materlak wants to stand up but McCarthy is controlling him.
McCarthy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Materlak keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
McCarthy prevents Materlak from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michal Materlak will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
McCarthy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Materlak has time to react.
McCarthy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Materlak paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Materlak moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McCarthy scores with a sloppy right hand. Materlak should have avoided that one.
Materlak throws the kick towards the body but McCarthy avoids it.
Materlak is looking to slow McCarthy down with leg kicks.
McCarthy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Materlak throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCarthy.
Materlak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCarthy throwing a counter right hand but Materlak manages to avoid it.
McCarthy misses with a jab to the body
and Materlak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCarthy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCarthy misses with a body punch
and Materlak counters with a two punch combo.
McCarthy misses the shot to the body.
Materlak thows a body kick. McCarthy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Materlak looks to throw the jab but McCarthy is out of range.
McCarthy throws an off balance right hand
and McCarthy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Materlak defending well as McCarthy loads up on a big left hand.
McCarthy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Materlak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCarthy looks to land a right hand but Materlak moved out of range.
Materlak digs a good hook to McCarthy's body.
McCarthy thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circle momentarily. Materlak darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McCarthy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#TD#
McCarthy dives in and scores a takedown into Materlak's guard.
McCarthy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McCarthy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Materlak is keeping the position for now.
McCarthy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Materlak holds on and takes a little breather.
Materlak tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Materlak keeps moving. #T2#
Materlak is looking to stand up but McCarthy isn't so interested in that idea.
McCarthy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cormac McCarthy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCarthy is working Materlak over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McCarthy looking to pass the guard.
Materlak controls McCarthy momentarily but McCarthy frees himself.
Materlak pulls McCarthy in to control the position.
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!
McCarthy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Materlak keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
McCarthy slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
McCarthy winds up and cracks Materlak with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McCarthy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Materlak with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Materlak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McCarthy trying to control the pace.
Materlak is not content to let McCarthy control the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Materlak is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McCarthy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Materlak has hold of McCarthy's hands but McCarthy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McCarthy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McCarthy thows a huge punch but Materlak dodges it nicely.
Materlak makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Materlak.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Materlak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Materlak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCarthy landing some decent shots from guard.
McCarthy tries to free his leg and advance position but Materlak is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michal Materlak will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Materlak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCarthy.
Materlak staying out of range there.
A shot to the liver by McCarthy. Beautiful body shot.
Materlak lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD#
McCarthy gets a takedown into half guard.
Materlak trying to control but McCarthy postures up.
McCarthy is trying to control the action in half guard but Materlak is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McCarthy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McCarthy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McCarthy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Materlak is staying active underneath McCarthy, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
McCarthy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Materlak tries to get to full guard but McCarthy has control of the leg.
McCarthy is trying to control the action in half guard but Materlak is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McCarthy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Materlak is not content to let McCarthy control the position.
McCarthy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Materlak defending well though.
McCarthy is trying to control the action in half guard but Materlak is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cormac McCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michal Materlak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McCarthy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McCarthy content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McCarthy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McCarthy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Materlak stuffs the takedown.
Materlak flicks out a counter leg kick but McCarthy steps away.
Materlak connects with a single shot there.
McCarthy looks to throw the jab but Materlak is out of range.
Michal Materlak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCarthy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCarthy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A punch lands to the side of Materlak 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD#
McCarthy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Materlak manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. McCarthy keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
McCarthy is working for takedown but Materlak is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cormac McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
McCarthy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCarthy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Materlak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Materlak prevents a takedown attempt there.
McCarthy stalling against the cage.
McCarthy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Materlak pulls his leg out and moves away.
Materlak scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Materlak needs to keep his hands up - McCarthy had a free shot at his head there.#TD#
Materlak gets caught flat footed, as McCarthy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McCarthy chips away with some ground and pound.
Materlak trying to control the position here.
McCarthy prevents Materlak from getting back to his feet.
McCarthy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Materlak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCarthy throws a strike but Materlak rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
McCarthy wants to sweep but no luck.
McCarthy throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Materlak is stalling in the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cormac McCarthy.
I think Materlak 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Michal Materlak!
A very excited looking Michal Materlak 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: ENIGMA 137
Date: Nov 27, 2022

#R1#
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Materlak counters with a low kick, right behind Smith 's knee.
Jab, jab by Materlak - just one landing.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Materlak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Materlak feints a counter leg kick.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Materlak counters with an outside leg kick.
Materlak blocks a jab.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Materlak.
Materlak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Materlak's head but Materlak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Materlak now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materlak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Materlak 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.
Smith tests Materlak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Materlak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
A nice leg kick from Materlak, right into the meat of the thigh. #T1#
Materlak throws a body shot but no joy.
Materlak throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Materlak looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Materlak can pounce on him.
Smith throws a jab when Materlak was well out of range.
Materlak throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've been informed that Materlak 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.
Smith misses with a hook. Materlak ducked under it nicely.
Smith misses with a hook
and Materlak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Materlak cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Smith swings for the body but Materlak moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Materlak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Materlak lands the left hand.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Materlak tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
Smith tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Materlak is able to avoid easily.
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!
Smith digs a good body shot into Materlak's ribs.
Smith misses with a kick to the body
and Materlak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Materlak.
Materlak avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Materlak or not.
Smith tries a body shot but Materlak blocks it.
Materlak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Materlak lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith lands with a right to the head. #CUT#It looks like Michal Materlak has been cut.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Materlak lands with a right to the head.
Materlak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Materlak tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Materlak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Materlak backwards.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Materlak controls his hands.
Materlak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Materlak or not.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Materlak misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Materlak backwards.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Materlak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Materlak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Materlak struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Materlak avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage. #BC2#
Materlak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws a jab when Materlak was well out of range.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Materlak 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.
Materlak misses with a lunging right hand
and Materlak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Materlak ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Materlak looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Materlak at a distance.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith throws a hook but Materlak avoids it easily.#T4#
A jab from Materlak misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Materlak lands a body shot.
Smith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Materlak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Materlak checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Materlak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Materlak.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Materlak's shoulder, as Materlak tries to avoid the shot.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Materlak.
Smith throws a hook but Materlak blocks it.
Materlak misses with a straight left.
Materlak throws a chopping leg kick but Smith manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Materlak jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Materlak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Materlak with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michal Materlak will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michal Materlak's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Materlak will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Materlak.
Smith throws a hook but Materlak avoids it easily.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Materlak ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Materlak let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Materlak throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Materlak's head but Materlak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Materlak connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big right from Materlak misses.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Materlak moves away from the strike by Smith.
Materlak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Materlak. Materlak circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Materlak.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Materlak swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Materlak misses with a body shot.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Materlak throws a leg kick #CL#
and Smith counters by clinching up.
Materlak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Materlak.
Agent Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Materlak on the inside.
Materlak blocks an uppercut.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
Materlak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Materlak controls the action.
Materlak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Materlak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Materlak controls his hands.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Materlak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Materlak's head back.
Materlak attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Materlak.
Smith tries to clinch but Materlak is having none of it.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Materlak finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Michal Materlak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Materlak throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith staying out of range there.
Materlak lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Materlak checks a leg kick.
Materlak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Materlak throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Materlak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Materlak lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Smith looks to land a left hand but Materlak moved out of range nicely.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith thuds a left hand into Materlak's body.
Materlak throws a low kick, looking for Smith's leg but Smith calmly moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Materlak.
Smith scores with a three punch combo!
Smith throws a series of punches but Materlak avoids them all with ease.
Smith throws the left hand but Materlak avoids the punch easily.
Materlak wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Materlak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Materlak throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Materlak throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith is looking to chop away at Materlak's legs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Smith crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Materlak - the referee stops the clock and Smith gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Materlak. Smith manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith lands a body shot. #T4#
Materlak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Materlak.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Materlak's hands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Materlak throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Materlak lands with a kick to the ribs.
Smith lands a jab to Materlak's midsection.
Materlak thows a body kick. Smith tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Some bone on bone action there as Materlak checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Materlak moved out of range.
Materlak takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Materlak.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Materlak manages to avoid it.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith tries to clinch but Materlak is having none of it.
Materlak swings and misses 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 second round but I would say that Agent Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michal Materlak's cut.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Materlak walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Smith checks a low kick from Materlak.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good leg kick by Materlak.
Materlak looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Materlak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Materlak misses with a straight right.
Materlak throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Materlak checks a leg kick.
Materlak throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Materlak walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Smith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Materlak scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materlak moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Materlak throws a poor cross that misses
and Materlak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Materlak thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Materlak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Materlak counters with a thumping low kick.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Smith has managed to clinch.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Materlak blocking some punches.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Materlak lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Materlak's brow.
Materlak pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Materlak controls the action. #BC2#
Materlak manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith is looking to score with low kicks.
Materlak lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Materlak lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith with a jab.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Materlak. Materlak obviously looking to wear him down.
Materlak circles away from the clinch attempt
and Materlak counters with a nice leg kick.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Materlak moves away and avoids it.
Materlak tries a quick counter leg kick but Smith is wise to it.
Smith moves out of range as Materlak strikes.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Materlak throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Materlak lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Materlak avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith blocks a head kick by Materlak.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Materlak misses.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Materlak connects with a solid leg kick.
Materlak with a nice calf kick.
Materlak moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Materlak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Materlak throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith misses with a kick to the body
and Materlak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Materlak with a nice calf kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith avoids the body shot from Materlak. #T4#
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Materlak was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Materlak looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Materlak wants to land a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Materlak moves out of range of the leg kick from Smith.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith throws a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Materlak. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Materlak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
Materlak scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Materlak lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Materlak swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Smith misses with a combination
and Materlak counters with a nice body shot.
Smith bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Materlak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Materlak 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Michal Materlak!
After winning the bout, Michal Materlak thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Agent Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn'.

Event: ENIGMA 133
Date: Oct 30, 2022

#R1#
Xanthopoulos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Xanthopoulos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xanthopoulos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xanthopoulos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Materlak, as that shot connected.
Xanthopoulos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Materlak jabs Xanthopoulos right on the nose. Xanthopoulos blinks but takes it well.
Materlak avoids a punch combination nicely.
Xanthopoulos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Xanthopoulos throws a right and a left that Materlak avoids nicely.
Materlak lunges at Xanthopoulos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Xanthopoulos's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Materlak gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Xanthopoulos.#CUT#It looks like Michal Materlak has been cut.
Xanthopoulos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been informed that Materlak 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.#CL2#
Materlak has Xanthopoulos up against the cage in a clinch.
Xanthopoulos wants a takedown.
Nice body punch from Materlak.
Materlak scores with a shot to the side of Xanthopoulos's head. #T1#
Xanthopoulos is trying to force a seperation but Materlak has the dominant position.
Xanthopoulos is trying to break the clinch but Materlak has him pressed against the cage.
Materlak misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Xanthopoulos breaks the clinch.
Materlak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Xanthopoulos counters with a takedown into side control.
Materlak is trying to improve his position.
Materlak regains half guard.
Xanthopoulos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Xanthopoulos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've been hearing good reports from Xanthopoulos's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Materlak is pressing down on Xanthopoulos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Xanthopoulos trying to control but Materlak is working from the bottom.
Xanthopoulos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Xanthopoulos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Xanthopoulos stands and throws Materlak's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Xanthopoulos tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Materlak wants to control but Xanthopoulos postures up.
Xanthopoulos scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Xanthopoulos working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Materlak regains half guard, as Xanthopoulos was trying to land strikes.
Materlak avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Xanthopoulos.
Materlak tries to roll over but Xanthopoulos keeps him under control.
Xanthopoulos not doing much here. #T3#
Materlak is holding on to half guard well.
Xanthopoulos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Xanthopoulos is trying to control the action in half guard but Materlak is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Xanthopoulos controlling the action here.
Materlak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Xanthopoulos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Materlak works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Materlak is on top in guard. #REVB#
Materlak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Xanthopoulos pulls Materlak in close to his closed guard and prevents Materlak from doing any damage or advancing position.
Materlak won't allow Xanthopoulos to sweep him here.
Xanthopoulos seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Xanthopoulos wants to control the position but Materlak says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Xanthopoulos wants to improve his position but Materlak is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michal Materlak will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michal Materlak's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Xanthopoulos dives in for a single leg takedown but Materlak sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A body shot lands from Materlak.
Materlak gets underhooks to prevent Xanthopoulos's takedown attempt.
Materlak misses with the head strike.
Materlak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT2#It looks like Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos has been cut.#BC2#
Materlak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Materlak scores with a jab to the jaw.
Xanthopoulos fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Materlak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Materlak connects with a solid leg kick.
Xanthopoulos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xanthopoulos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xanthopoulos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Materlak defends it nicely.
Materlak scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Materlak with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Xanthopoulos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Materlak's head.
Materlak tries to clinch but Xanthopoulos moves out of range.
Materlak lands a slapping body shot.
Xanthopoulos misses with a lunging right hand
and Materlak counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Xanthopoulos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Materlak can pounce on him.
Materlak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab lands there for Materlak.
Xanthopoulos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Materlak to counter with a crisp jab.
Xanthopoulos with a poor takedown
enabling Materlak to counter with a crisp jab.
Xanthopoulos darts in looking for a takedown but Materlak gets double underhooks and turns Xanthopoulos into the cage.
Materlak blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xanthopoulos.
Materlak lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Materlak lands with a light punch inside.
Xanthopoulos is looking to break free of the clinch but Materlak has double underhooks.
Xanthopoulos has had enough of the clinch but Materlak keeps him there for the moment.
Xanthopoulos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T2#
Xanthopoulos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Materlak lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Materlak.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Materlak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Materlak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Materlak.#BC#
Xanthopoulos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Materlak connects with a leg kick.
Xanthopoulos moves forwards but Materlak connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Materlak connects with a good right hand that stumbles Xanthopoulos. Xanthopoulos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Xanthopoulos misses with a body shot
and Materlak counters with a straight right hand.
Materlak digs a good hook to Xanthopoulos's body.
Michal Materlak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xanthopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Materlak.
As Materlak looks to move away, Xanthopoulos throws a big counter combo but Materlak just gets out of the way.
Xanthopoulos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Materlak.
Materlak lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Xanthopoulos swings widly with a right hand
and Materlak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Michal Materlak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Materlak wants to clinch up but Xanthopoulos keeps it at a distance.
Xanthopoulos is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Materlak jabs at Xanthopoulos's body.
Nice defenses there by Materlak.
Materlak cracks Xanthopoulos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Materlak lands with a nice body punch.
Sloppy strikes from Xanthopoulos. Those never looked like landing.
Materlak ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A low kick lands for Materlak.
Materlak cracks Xanthopoulos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Materlak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Xanthopoulos throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Materlak counters by clinching up.
Xanthopoulos blocks a body shot from Materlak.
Materlak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Materlak prevents the takedown attempt.
Materlak scores with a shoulder strike.
Xanthopoulos has Materlak pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Materlak manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Xanthopoulos takes a shot to the head.
Xanthopoulos is trying to push Materlak away but Materlak has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Xanthopoulos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Michal Materlak seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Materlak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xanthopouloss head.
Materlak goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Materlak decides to pull guard.
Xanthopoulos won't allow Materlak to sweep him here.
Xanthopoulos postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Materlak is on top in guard. #REVB#
Materlak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xanthopoulos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Xanthopoulos wants to sweep here but Materlak controlling him for the moment.
Materlak must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Materlak looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Materlak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Materlak staying out of range there.
Materlak let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Materlak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Michal Materlak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xanthopoulos misses with a straight right. #TD#
Xanthopoulos drives through with a takedown into Materlak's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Xanthopoulos is standing up over Materlak. Materlak looks to escape but Xanthopoulos dives into side control. #REVB#
Xanthopoulos throws a strike aimed at the side of Materlak's head but Materlak avoids it well.
Materlak is looking to regain half guard here but Xanthopoulos keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materlak keeps trying to improve his position.
Xanthopoulos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Materlak keeps working. #T1#
Xanthopoulos creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Materlak tries to control but Xanthopoulos manages to take his back.
Will Xanthopoulos go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Materlak trying to control the hands but Xanthopoulos won't let him.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Xanthopoulos.
Materlak is in bad spot here.
Xanthopoulos lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Can Materlak hold on?! Xanthopoulos is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Michal Materlak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Materlak just looking to survive in the bad position.
Xanthopoulos missing with punches from the back.
Xanthopoulos is trying to stick to Materlak's back but Materlak is turning into Xanthopoulos. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Xanthopoulos's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Materlak.
Xanthopoulos controls Materlak momentarily but Materlak frees himself.
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Xanthopoulos is pulling down on Materlak's head to control his posture.
Xanthopoulos wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Xanthopoulos trying to control the position.
Materlak slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Xanthopoulos tries to buck Materlak off but Materlak is having none of it.#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.
Xanthopoulos struggling a bit here.
Materlak controlling the position.
Materlak working away.
Materlak is looking to take a break and control but Xanthopoulos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xanthopoulos wants to control but Materlak postures up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Materlak 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: ENIGMA 129
Date: Oct 02, 2022

#R1#
Ginger swings for the body but Materlak moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Ginger.
We've been informed that Materlak 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.
Materlak moves out of range of the strikes.
That kick from Ginger tenderised Materlak's leg. Materlak is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ginger connects with an inside leg kick.
Materlak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ginger.
Materlak takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ginger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ginger lunges at Materlak with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Materlak's hand.
Ginger moves out of range of the strikes.
Materlak swats away the attempt to clinch by Ginger.
A little jabbing left from Materlak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Materlak dips to his left and cracks Ginger with an uppercut!
Materlak tries to clinch but Ginger moves out of range.
Materlak throws a hook but Ginger avoids it easily.
Materlak on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ginger ducks under a wild hook from Materlak.
Ginger tried to counter with a leg kick but Materlak avoided it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ginger misses with a body kick.
Materlak missing with a left hand there. Ginger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ginger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ginger throws a low kick but Materlak moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Materlak. #T1#
Materlak throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ginger throws a big shot that misses.
Ginger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Materlak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ginger tries to land a front kick but Materlak steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ginger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Materlak throws out a loose jab but Ginger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ginger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ginger scores with a shot to the body.
Ginger is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ginger wants to clinch.
Ginger loads up on a big right hand but Materlak slips the punch.
Ginger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Materlak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ginger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Materlak.
Materlak is looking to clinch.
It looked like Ginger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ginger looks to land a left hand but Materlak moved out of range nicely.
Materlak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ginger.
Ginger lunges at Materlak with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Materlak's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ginger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Materlak throws a low kick, looking for Ginger's leg but Ginger calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Ginger lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL#
Ginger moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Materlak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Materlak pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Materlak misses with a body shot.
Ginger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ginger with the inside leg kick.
Ginger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Materlak.
Ginger throws a leg kick but Materlak moved away.
Materlak moves out of range as Ginger throws a body kick.
Ginger throws a head kick that misses.
Ginger tries to clinch but Materlak is having none of it.
Ginger lands with a straight right. Materlak didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Materlak gets a clinch.
Ginger struggles to land a body shot inside as Materlak controls his hands. #BC#
Ginger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Materlak misses with a hook. Ginger ducked under it nicely.
Materlak throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ginger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ginger is looking to clinch but Materlak is avoiding it.
Ginger moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
Materlak throws a lazy right hand but Ginger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ginger throws a leg kick but Materlak sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ginger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ginger digs a good body shot into Materlak's ribs.
Ginger moves out of range of the strikes.
Ginger misses the jab.
Ginger scores with a nice right hand.
Materlak misses the jab.
Materlak slips a straight right by Ginger.
Materlak moves out of range of the body kick.
Ginger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ginger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Materlak is able to avoid easily.
Ginger slips under a jab from Materlak.
Materlak throws a hook but Ginger blocks it.
Ginger is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ginger works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ginger throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Materlak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ginger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Materlak lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ginger misses with a straight right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ginger is looking to slow Materlak down with leg kicks. #T4#
A big right from Materlak misses.
Ginger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ginger misses with a low kick.
Materlak misses the shot to the body.
Materlak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ginger lands a glancing blow to the side of Materlak's head.
Materlak is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Materlak drives through and clinches with Ginger against the cage.
Ginger throws a punch but it's blocked by Materlak.
I was talking to Ginger's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nice body punch from Ginger.
Materlak lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ginger.
Materlak pushes Ginger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ginger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Materlak fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Materlak lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ginger backwards.
Ginger lands an uppercut.
Materlak takes a shot to the head.
Ginger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Materlak's elbow.
Materlak letting Ginger take a breather here.
Ginger misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Haitian Ginger dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Materlak throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ginger cracks Materlak with a good jab.
Materlak misses the shot to the body.
Materlak moves away from the strike by Ginger.
Ginger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Materlak. Materlak obviously looking to wear him down.
Ginger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Materlak checks the leg kick nicely there.
Materlak throws a chopping leg kick but Ginger manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Materlak. That's going to slow Ginger down.
Ginger swats away the attempt to clinch by Materlak.
Materlak takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ginger moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ginger bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Materlak moves out of range of the leg kick from Ginger.
Ginger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Materlak has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ginger ducks under a wild hook from Materlak.
Ginger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Materlak scores with a leg kick.
Haitian Ginger is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ginger throws out a loose jab but Materlak uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Ginger moves in looking to clinch but Materlak pushes him off.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Materlak is looking to chop away at Ginger's legs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Materlak.
Ginger is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ginger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ginger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ginger with a jab.
Materlak throws a leg kick which misses Ginger's front leg but catches the back leg as Ginger tries to avoid it.
Ginger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Materlak.
Ginger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ginger slips a straight right by Materlak.
Ginger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Materlak gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ginger.
Ginger cracks Materlak with a right hand to the side of the head.
Materlak 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.
Materlak thuds a left hand into Ginger's body.#CL2#
Ginger tries to keep at a distance but Materlak has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Materlak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ginger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ginger misses with some punches.
Ginger blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Materlak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ginger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Materlak lands with a light punch inside.
Ginger blocks an uppercut.
Materlak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ginger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ginger misses with the head strike.
Ginger presses Materlak against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Materlak swings wildly with an uppercut but Ginger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ginger is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Materlak working aggressively here.
Materlak lands with a left to the head.
Materlak is trying to break free.
Materlak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Materlak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Materlak fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Ginger.
Ginger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Materlak works on Ginger's body with a couple of short punches.
Materlak wants to break free but Ginger has control.
Ginger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ginger avoiding damage.
Ginger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ginger blocks an uppercut.
Ginger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Materlak blocking some punches.
Ginger is looking to control Materlak's arms but Materlak gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ginger has his back to the cage.
Ginger tries to work over Materlak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Materlak blocks a body shot from Ginger.
Ginger struggles to land a body shot inside as Materlak controls his hands.
Ginger takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Materlak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Materlak misses with a kick to the body.
Ginger is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ginger crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Materlak - the referee stops the clock and Ginger gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Materlak. Ginger manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Materlak misses with a hook. Ginger ducked under it nicely.
Ginger will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ginger 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.
Materlak is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ginger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Materlak.#T4#
Ginger staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Materlak misses the target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Materlak rushes Ginger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ginger lands with a short shot to the head.
Materlak working aggressively here.
Ginger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ginger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ginger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Materlak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ginger blocks an uppercut.
Ginger is working Materlak over against the cage.
Materlak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ginger swings wildly with an uppercut but Materlak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ginger tries a body shot but Materlak blocks it.
Materlak can't find room to land a body shot as Ginger controls the action.
Ginger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Materlak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ginger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ginger lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michal Materlak will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ginger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ginger slips under a jab.
Materlak moves forwards but Ginger connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Materlak takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Decent striking displayed by Ginger there.
Ginger attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slow jab from Ginger misses its intended target.
Materlak delivers a nice body kick.
Materlak tries to clinch but Ginger moves out of range.
Materlak ducks under a wild hook from Ginger.
Ginger tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Haitian Ginger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ginger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ginger scores with a jab. Materlak acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Materlak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ginger.
Ginger bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ginger digs a good hook to Materlak's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Ginger misses.
Materlak throws a leg kick but Ginger sees it coming and moves out of range.
Materlak cracks a nice hook into Ginger's ribs.
Ginger keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Ginger misses with a low kick as Materlak jumps back.
Materlak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A cross from Materlak lands.
Materlak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ginger.
A nice side step and Materlak releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ginger takes a swing at Materlak's ribcage but misses.
Ginger tries a low kick but Materlak avoids it.
Ginger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Materlak takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A good leg kick by Materlak.
Materlak takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Materlak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ginger jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ginger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Materlak displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Materlak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ginger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ginger misses with a kick to the body.
Ginger looks to score with a jab to the body but Materlak is just out of range.
Ginger connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Materlak.
Ginger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Materlak.
Ginger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ginger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Materlak.#T2#
Ginger throws a leg kick but Materlak sees it coming and moves out of range.
Materlak doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ginger misses with a lunging right hand
and Materlak counters with a nice uppercut.
Materlak thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ginger if he has to take too many more of those.
Materlak 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.
Materlak throws a hook but Ginger blocks it.#CL#
Ginger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ginger misses with the head strike.
Ginger misses with a punch to the body.
Ginger scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Materlak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ginger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ginger just misses with a punch to the body.
Materlak now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd cheers as Materlak lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ginger doesn't seem phased though.
Materlak ducks under a wild hook from Ginger.
Materlak drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ginger throws a looping overhand right but Materlak ducks down to avoid it.
Materlak has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Materlak throws a nice inside leg kick.
Materlak throws a low kick, looking for Ginger's leg but Ginger calmly moves out of range.
Materlak lands a nice hook to Ginger's body. Ginger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Ginger lands a nice looking body shot.
Materlak scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ginger tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Materlak closes the distance and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Materlak.
Come on Ginger - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Materlak.
Materlak works on Ginger's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Materlak.
Ginger lands with a right to the head.
Materlak misses with the head strike.
Materlak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ginger misses with a punch to the body.
Materlak blocks an uppercut.
Ginger working aggressively here.
Materlak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ginger backwards.
Ginger is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4#
Ginger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Materlak throws a punch but it's blocked by Ginger.
Ginger can't find room to land a body shot as Materlak controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Materlak.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ginger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Materlak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Materlak lands a right hand.
Materlak lands with a left to the head.
Materlak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ginger can't find room to land a body shot as Materlak controls the action.
Materlak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Michal Materlak seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Materlak misses with the head strike.
Ginger misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ginger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ginger is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Materlak swings wildly with an uppercut but Ginger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Materlak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michal Materlak.
I think Materlak 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Michal Materlak!
Our winner, Michal Materlak, 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: ENIGMA 123
Date: Aug 28, 2022

#R1#
Materlak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman throws a jab but it's blocked by Materlak.
Materlak slips a jab from Abdelrahman.
Materlak misses with a right hand
and Abdelrahman counters with a stiff right hand.
Abdelrahman misses with a straight left.
Materlak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Materlak throws a right hand that misses
enabling Abdelrahman to counter with a crisp jab.
Abdelrahman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Materlak.
Shahzad Abdelrahman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Materlak throws a lazy right hand but Abdelrahman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab from Abdelrahman.
Materlak motions for Abdelrahman to come forward. Materlak throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Abdelrahman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Abdelrahman works over Materlak's head and body with a nice combination.
Abdelrahman scores with a jab.
Abdelrahman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Spartan Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abdelrahman tries to score with a low kick but Materlak moves his leg out of the way.
Abdelrahman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Abdelrahman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Materlak scores with a jab to the body.
Abdelrahman throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Abdelrahman finds it's way through Materlak's defenses. #T1#
Abdelrahman scores with a decent looking hook.
Abdelrahman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Materlak.
Abdelrahman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Abdelrahman looks to throw the jab but Materlak is out of range.
Materlak throws a lazy right hand but Abdelrahman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Materlak avoids the body shot from Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Abdelrahman.
Materlak fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Abdelrahman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abdelrahman. Materlak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Materlak takes one to the chin there.
Abdelrahman throws a body kick that misses.
Abdelrahman misses with a hook
and Materlak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Abdelrahman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Materlak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Materlak.
Materlak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abdelrahman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Abdelrahman throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abdelrahman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Materlak thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Abdelrahman if he has to take too many more of those.
A nice leg kick lands there from Materlak.
We've been informed that Materlak 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.
Abdelrahman missing with a left hand there. Materlak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Abdelrahman.
Materlak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abdelrahman.
Materlak thumps Abdelrahman with a low kick.
Abdelrahman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Abdelrahman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Materlak throws a hook but Abdelrahman avoids it easily.
Abdelrahman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Materlak dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Abdelrahman. That did some damage!
Abdelrahman throws an overhand right that lands on Materlak's shoulder, as Materlak tries to avoid the shot.
Abdelrahman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Materlak.
An attempted straight right counter from Abdelrahman misses the target.
Abdelrahman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Materlak throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A leg kick checked by Abdelrahman.
A big left from Abdelrahman misses.
Materlak scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Abdelrahman misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Materlak tries a low kick but Abdelrahman avoids it.
That kick from Materlak tenderised Abdelrahman's leg. Abdelrahman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Abdelrahman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A slow jab from Materlak misses its intended target.
Materlak takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Materlak tries to bum rush Abdelrahman with a series of wild strikes but Abdelrahman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A solid leg kick lands there for Abdelrahman.
Materlak misses with a low kick as Abdelrahman jumps back.
Materlak slips under a jab from Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman throws a right and a left that Materlak avoids nicely.
Materlak misses with a straight right.
Materlak misses with a hook.#CL2#
Materlak has closed the distance and engaged Abdelrahman in a clinch.
Materlak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abdelrahman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Materlak lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abdelrahman.#BC#
Abdelrahman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abdelrahman misses with a few strikes there.
Materlak appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Materlak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Materlak takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
Materlak tries to land a front kick but Abdelrahman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abdelrahman throws a body shot but no joy.
Materlak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Materlak appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Abdelrahman scores with a jab. Materlak acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Abdelrahman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Materlak. Materlak circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Abdelrahman misses with a looping left.
Abdelrahman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Materlak in his tracks.
Abdelrahman misses with a straight right.
Abdelrahman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Materlak.
Abdelrahman misses with a left hand
and Materlak counters with a nice body shot.
Abdelrahman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Abdelrahman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Materlak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Materlak throws a wild body kick that Abdelrahman sees coming a mile off.
Abdelrahman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Materlak just manages to avoid it.
Abdelrahman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Materlak scoring well with a low kick there.
Materlak on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Abdelrahman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Materlak is able to avoid easily.
Materlak misses the shot to the body.
Abdelrahman throws a body punch but Materlak moves out of range.
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 Shahzad Abdelrahman will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Abdelrahman misses with a lunging right hand
and Materlak counters with a nice body kick.
Materlak finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good exchange - Abdelrahman coming out on top.
Abdelrahman looks to land a right hand but Materlak moved out of range.
Materlak drops his hands momentarily and Abdelrahman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Materlak looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Materlak looks to land a left hand but Abdelrahman moved out of range nicely.
Nice body kick from Materlak.
Abdelrahman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Materlak is out of range and Abdelrahman settles back down.
Materlak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Materlak misses with a low kick.
Materlak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Materlak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abdelrahman.
Materlak misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdelrahman defending well as Materlak loads up on a big left hand.
Abdelrahman misses with a hook. Materlak ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Materlak. That snapped Abdelrahman's head back.
Abdelrahman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Materlak wants to slow Abdelrahman down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Abdelrahman misses. #T1#
Abdelrahman blocks a leg kick.
A big right from Abdelrahman misses.
Materlak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abdelrahman.
Materlak walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shahzad Abdelrahman is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping body kick lands there for Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman throws an overhand right that lands on Materlak's shoulder, as Materlak tries to avoid the shot.
Materlak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abdelrahman throws out the jab.
Materlak throws a good cross that connects.
Abdelrahman checks a leg kick nicely.
Materlak misses with a leg kick.
Abdelrahman defending well as Materlak loads up on a big left hand.
Abdelrahman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Materlak moves out of range of the strikes.
Abdelrahman looks to land a left hand but Materlak moved out of range nicely.
Materlak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Materlak bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Abdelrahman misses with a right hand
and Materlak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Materlak misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Abdelrahman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Materlak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Materlak feints a counter leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Abdelrahman.
Materlak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abdelrahman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Abdelrahman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Abdelrahman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Materlak.
A jab from Abdelrahman misses.
Abdelrahman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Materlak moves into the clinch.
Materlak lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Abdelrahman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abdelrahman checks a low kick from Materlak.
Abdelrahman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Materlak.
A jab lands there for Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Materlak counters with a big head kick but Abdelrahman shrugs it off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Materlak 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 Abdelrahman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Abdelrahman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
Materlak tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Materlak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Abdelrahman throws a jab but it's blocked by Materlak.
Abdelrahman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Materlak manages to avoid it.
Abdelrahman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Materlak tries to clinch up.
Abdelrahman lands an overhand right.
Good leg kick by Materlak.
Materlak scores with a shot to the body.
Abdelrahman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Materlak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Materlak throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A big left from Abdelrahman misses.
Materlak has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Materlak walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Materlak shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Materlak fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Abdelrahman loads up on a big right hand but Materlak slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Materlak misses its intended target.
Abdelrahman thows a leg kick but Materlak checks it
and Materlak counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Materlak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abdelrahman manages to avoid it.
Abdelrahman lands with a cross.
Abdelrahman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Abdelrahman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Abdelrahman throws a jab but it's blocked by Materlak.
Materlak lands an overhand right.
Materlak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abdelrahman throws out the jab.
Materlak throws a sloppy head kick and Abdelrahman moves out of range easily.
Abdelrahman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Materlak takes one to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Abdelrahman misses its intended target.
Abdelrahman stalks Materlak and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Materlak's face. Materlak staggers backwards, shaken.
Abdelrahman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Materlak releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Abdelrahman cracks Materlak with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Materlak dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Abdelrahman. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Materlak bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Abdelrahman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Materlak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abdelrahman.
Materlak throws a jab but it's blocked by Abdelrahman.
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 Shahzad Abdelrahman will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Materlak misses with a hook. Abdelrahman ducked under it nicely.
Abdelrahman checks the leg kick.
Materlak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman misses with a wild combination.
Abdelrahman lands with a straight right. Materlak didn't see that one coming.
Abdelrahman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Abdelrahman misses with a looping left.
Materlak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Materlak slips under a jab.
Abdelrahman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materlak misses with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Abdelrahman as he connects with a hook.
Good shot there by Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Materlak. Abdelrahman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Materlak avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Materlak with the inside leg kick.
Materlak scores with a jab.
Abdelrahman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Materlak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abdelrahman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abdelrahman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Materlak wants to clinch up but Abdelrahman keeps it at a distance.
Materlak moves in looking to clinch but Abdelrahman pushes him off.
Materlak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abdelrahman was well out of range. Poor timing from Materlak.
Abdelrahman throws a hook to the side of Materlak's head but Materlak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Materlak takes a swing at Abdelrahman's ribcage but misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Materlak checks a leg kick.
Abdelrahman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Abdelrahman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Materlak throws a nice head kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Materlak. That's going to slow Abdelrahman down.
Abdelrahman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Michal Materlak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shahzad Abdelrahman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Materlak moves into range and clinches up with Abdelrahman.
Materlak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Materlak has a couple of punches blocked by Abdelrahman.
Materlak fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Materlak misses with the head strike.
Materlak tries to pull guard but Abdelrahman holds him up against the cage and eventually Materlak drops back down to his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abdelrahman.
Materlak has a couple of punches blocked by Abdelrahman.
Materlak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Materlak - that landed with a thud.
Materlak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abdelrahman backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Materlak fails to land. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Materlak fails to land.
Materlak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Abdelrahman prevents a body shot from Materlak.
Materlak misses with the head strike.
Abdelrahman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Materlak misses with the head strike.
Materlak lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abdelrahman.
Materlak misses with a punch on the inside.
Materlak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Materlak pushes Abdelrahman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Materlak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Materlak throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Abdelrahman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Materlak.
A hook to the body from Materlak.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Materlak misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Materlak breaks the clinch.
Abdelrahman misses with a low kick.
Materlak shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Materlak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abdelrahman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Abdelrahman throws a hook but Materlak blocks it.
Abdelrahman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Materlak's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abdelrahman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abdelrahman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Abdelrahman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Materlak moves out of range of the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Materlak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Abdelrahman 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: ENIGMA 118
Date: Jul 24, 2022

#R1#
Materlak takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Materlak misses with a hook. Monkey ducked under it nicely.
Monkey with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
Monkey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Materlak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey wants to stall.
Materlak takes a shot to the head.
Monkey dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Monkey working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Materlak.
Monkey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Monkey lands a shot to the body.
Monkey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Materlak.#TD#
Materlak ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Materlak no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monkey trying to control but Materlak is working from the bottom.
Monkey passes Materlak's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Monkey is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Materlak has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Materlak wants to improve his position but Monkey is controlling well. #SUB2#
Monkey is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Materlak is just riding it out for now. Monkey eventually gives up the hold.
Materlak is holding on to half guard well.
Materlak trying to control here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Monkey passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Monkey is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Materlak has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Materlak!
Materlak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Monkey is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Monkey had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Materlak defends it easily.#SUB2#
Monkey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB2#
Monkey is looking for a triangle but Materlak pushes his legs off easily.
Materlak would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Materlak passes into half guard.
Monkey works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Monkey throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Materlak escapes and throws Monkey's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Monkey can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Monkey is looking to reverse the position.
Materlak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monkey keeps working.
Materlak is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Monkey is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Materlak wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Monkey, who protects the arm well.
Monkey manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Monkey seems to be looking for submissions.
Materlak is not content to let Monkey control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Spider Monkey dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Monkey wants to slow Materlak down by chopping away at his legs.
A little feinted left hand from Materlak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Monkey keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Monkey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Materlak was well out of range. Poor timing from Monkey.
Materlak throws a counter high kick but Monkey was just alert enough to avoid it.
Materlak throws a leg kick which misses Monkey's front leg but catches the back leg as Monkey tries to avoid it.
Monkey scores with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Monkey.
Monkey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monkey scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big right from Materlak misses.
Monkey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Materlak as he connects with a hook.
Monkey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Materlak throws out the jab.
Materlak takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Monkey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Monkey tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Monkey.
Monkey tries to land a leg kick but Materlak saw it coming and moves away.
Monkey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Monkey ducks under a wild hook from Materlak.
Monkey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Materlak.
The fighters circling - Monkey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Monkey tries to work over Materlak's front leg with a kick but Materlak checks it.
Materlak swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Materlak blocks the body kick.
Monkey blocks a leg kick.
Monkey throws a body shot but no joy.
Monkey misses with an uppercut
letting Materlak counter with a right hand.
Monkey thumps Materlak with a low kick.
Materlak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Monkey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Monkey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Monkey scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Monkey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Materlak counters with a stiff right hand.
Materlak closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monkey slips under a jab from Materlak.
Monkey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Monkey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Monkey looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Materlak misses with a hook. Monkey ducked under it nicely.
Monkey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Materlak.
Materlak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Materlak blocks a low kick nicely.
Materlak cracks Monkey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Monkey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Monkey throws a leg kick but Materlak checks it.
Monkey scores with a punch to the head.
Nice body kick from Monkey.#T3#
Monkey lands a nice shot to the body.
Monkey cracks Materlak with a right hand to the side of the head.
Materlak misses with a body kick.
Monkey is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Monkey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spider Monkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Materlak lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Monkey tries to clinch up.
An inside leg kick from Materlak misses.
Monkey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Monkey scores with a crisp jab that stopped Materlak in his tracks.
Monkey stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Materlak.
Monkey misses with a kick to the body.
Monkey blocks a head kick by Materlak.
Monkey thuds a left hand into Materlak's body.
Monkey has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL2#
Monkey gets a clinch.
Materlak is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Monkey lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Monkey.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monkey.
Monkey scores with a hook to the body.
Materlak throws a punch but it's blocked by Monkey.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monkey.
Materlak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey blocking some punches.
Materlak throws a head punch that misses.
Materlak tries to break the clinch but Monkey is controlling the position.
Monkey lands a hook that snaps the head of Materlak backwards.
Monkey cracks Materlak with a nice body shot.
Monkey lands a nice shot to the body.
Monkey has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Materlak seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Monkey can turn it around.
Monkey trying to stall but Materlak improves his position.
Monkey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Materlak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Monkey stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Materlak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Materlak tries to land a leg kick but Monkey saw it coming and moves away.
Materlak misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Spider Monkey 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#
Materlak on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Materlak shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Monkey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Materlak.
Materlak has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Monkey.
Monkey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Materlak.
Monkey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Monkey scores with a kick to the midsection.
Monkey misses with a hook
and Materlak counters with a thumping low kick.
Materlak throws a hook but Monkey blocks it.
Monkey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Materlak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Monkey misses its intended target.
Monkey throws a leg kick but Materlak sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Monkey throws a jab but it's blocked by Materlak.
Materlak misses with a hook to the body
and Monkey counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Monkey lands an overhand right.
Materlak walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A left lands for Monkey.
Monkey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Materlak appears to be looking for a big counter.
The fighters circling - Materlak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Monkey tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Materlak is able to avoid easily.
Materlak loads up on a big right hand but Monkey slips the punch.
Monkey misses with a hook to the body
and Materlak makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Monkey doesn't manage to clinch there - Materlak circles away.
Materlak has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Monkey.
Monkey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Monkey motions for Materlak to come forward. Monkey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Materlak takes a kick to the side of the head.
Monkey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Michal Materlak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Monkey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monkey lands with a kick to the ribs.
Monkey missing with a left hand there. Materlak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monkey lands a leg kick that knocks Materlak off balance momentarily.
Monkey misses with a straight left.
It appears Materlak was looking to counter with a kick there.
Monkey connects with a looping right hand.
Materlak throws a leg kick that is checked
and Monkey counters with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Materlak. That's going to slow Monkey down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Monkey.
Monkey looks to throw the jab but Materlak is out of range.
Monkey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Materlak is looking to counter punch.
Materlak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Monkey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Monkey lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Materlak takes a jab right on the kisser.
Monkey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Materlak on the side of the head.
Materlak takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Monkey pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Materlak back to the cage. Monkey follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Monkey lands a leg kick that knocks Materlak off balance momentarily.
Monkey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Materlak takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Monkey throws an overhand right that lands on Materlak's shoulder, as Materlak tries to avoid the shot.
Materlak looks to throw the jab but Monkey is out of range.
Materlak takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Materlak just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Materlak checks a leg kick.
Materlak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Monkey moves into the clinch.
Materlak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Monkey misses with some punches. #T4#
Materlak jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Monkey walks away with a smile on his face. Materlak gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Materlak checks a leg kick.
Materlak shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
An inside leg kick from Monkey misses.
Monkey scores with a nice strike.
Monkey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Materlak looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Monkey with the inside leg kick.
Monkey throws a jab when Materlak was well out of range.
Monkey scores with a leg kick.
Materlak misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Monkey rushes Materlak and presses him up against the cage.
Spider Monkey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Materlak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey looking to slow down the pace here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spider Monkey!
A relieved looking Spider Monkey 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: ENIGMA 112
Date: Jul 03, 2022

#R1##CL#
Aloisio has managed to clinch.
Aloisio fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Aloisio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Materlak loads up on a big right hand but Aloisio slips the punch.
Aloisio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Aloisio.
Materlak throws the left hand but Aloisio avoids the punch easily.
Aloisio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aloisio throws a low kick but Materlak avoids it.
Aloisio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Materlak moves out of range of the leg kick from Aloisio.
Aloisio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aloisio works the jab nicely.
Aloisio swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Materlak steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Aloisio.
Materlak throws a jab when Aloisio was well out of range.
Materlak tries a low kick but Aloisio avoids it.
Aloisio tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Materlak.#CL2#
Materlak moves into the clinch successfully.
Aloisio lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aloisio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aloisio pushes off an throws an elbow but Materlak leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#TD#
Aloisio drags the fight down to the ground.
Materlak not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1##SUB#
Aloisio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Materlak defends it easily.
Aloisio looking to control. #SUB#
Aloisio working for a triangle but Materlak defends it easily. #SUB#
Aloisio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Materlak has gone for a leg lock! Aloisio slips out almost immediately though and dives into Materlak's guard.#REVR##T2#
Materlak looking for a sweep. Not yet Materlak, not yet.
Aloisio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Materlak is keeping the position for now.
Aloisio postures up.
Aloisio preventing the sweep.
Aloisio trying to control the position from guard on top but Materlak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aloisio looking to sit in guard and control but Materlak gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aloisio is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Aloisio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Materlak manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Aloisio wants to pass the guard but Materlak is keeping the position.#ES2#
Materlak is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Aloisio presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Materlak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aloisio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aloisio lands a shot to the body.
Aloisio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aloisio creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Materlak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Materlak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aloisio blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Aloisio is trying to pull guard but Materlak turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Materlak misses with a punch on the inside.
Materlak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aloisio.
Aloisio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aloisio misses with an elbow strike.
Materlak throws a head punch that misses.
Aloisio working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Aloisio - that landed with a thud.
Aloisio scores with a shot to the side of Materlak's head. #BC2#
Materlak manages to break the clinch.
Materlak throws an overhand right that lands on Aloisio's shoulder, as Aloisio tries to avoid the shot.
Aloisio fires out a quick counter leg kick but Materlak just manages to avoid it.
Aloisio clobbers Materlak with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
An inside leg kick lands from Aloisio.
Materlak lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Materlak moves out of range of the strikes.
Aloisio misses with a right hand
and Materlak counters with a nice uppercut.
Aloisio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Materlak on the side of the head.
Aloisio keeps the fight on the outside.
Aloisio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Materlak at a distance.
Nicandro Aloisio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Materlak throws the kick towards the body but Aloisio avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nicandro Aloisio dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Materlak there.
Aloisio moves out of range as Materlak throws a body kick.
Aloisio looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Aloisio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aloisio throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Aloisio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Materlak throws a lazy right hand but Aloisio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aloisio slips under a jab from Materlak.
Materlak checks the leg kick nicely there.
Materlak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aloisio.
Aloisio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Materlak can do to turn this around?
Materlak drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Aloisio tries to clinch up but Materlak circles away and keeps his distance.
Materlak scores with a nice head shot.
Aloisio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Aloisio has managed to clinch.
Aloisio throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Aloisio throws an elbow but misses.
Materlak working aggressively here.
Materlak working aggressively here.
Aloisio blocking some punches.
Aloisio digs a right hand underneath Materlak's ribcage. Materlak let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Materlak throws a punch but it's blocked by Aloisio. #T1#
Materlak throws a head punch that misses.
Aloisio scores with a shot to the side of Materlak's head.
Materlak blocks a body shot from Aloisio. #BC2#
Materlak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Materlak keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Aloisio throws a jab when Materlak was well out of range.
Materlak swats away the attempt to clinch by Aloisio.
Materlak flicks out a counter leg kick but Aloisio steps away.
Aloisio throws a push kick but Materlak slaps the foot to one side.
Nicandro Aloisio is winning the standup battle so far.
Materlak stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aloisio.
A nice leg kick from Aloisio, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aloisio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Aloisio connects with a leg kick.
Materlak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Aloisio with the inside leg kick.
Materlak avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Materlak finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Aloisio.
Materlak lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Materlak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Aloisio ducks under a wild hook from Materlak.
Aloisio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Materlak looks to score with a jab to the body but Aloisio is just out of range.
Materlak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aloisio.
Aloisio blocks a leg kick.
Aloisio blocks a jab.
Aloisio throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Materlak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Materlak.
A leg kick checked by Aloisio.
Aloisio looks to throw the jab but Materlak is out of range.
Materlak misses the jab.
Aloisio tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aloisio connects with a looping right hand.
A big right from Materlak misses.
Aloisio misses with an uppercut.
Aloisio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aloisio with the inside leg kick.
Materlak throws a lazy right hand but Aloisio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Materlak with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Materlak throws the left hand but Aloisio avoids the punch easily.
Materlak throws a body kick that misses.
Aloisio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Aloisio misses with a body shot.
Aloisio tries to clinch there but Materlak circles away.
Materlak scores with a spinning back kick!
Aloisio feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Materlaks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Materlak checks the leg kick.
Aloisio connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Materlak momentarily.
A jab from Aloisio misses.
Materlak looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Aloisio tries to clinch there but Materlak circles away.
Materlak slips a straight right by Aloisio.
Aloisio looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice uppercut lands for Materlak. That snapped Aloisio's head back.
Aloisio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Materlak.
Aloisio takes a swing at Materlak's ribcage but misses.
Aloisio slips under a jab from Materlak.
Aloisio throwing a counter right hand but Materlak manages to avoid it.
Materlak's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Materlak slips a straight right by Aloisio.
Aloisio scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Materlak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aloisio was well out of range. Poor timing from Materlak.
A little feinted left hand from Aloisio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Materlak missing with a left hand there. Aloisio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aloisio staying out of range there.
Aloisio throws a front kick aimed at Materlak's knee but Materlak avoids it well.
That kick from Aloisio tenderised Materlak's leg. Materlak is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good leg kick by Aloisio.
Materlak throws a big shot that misses.
Aloisio throws an off balance right hand
and Materlak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aloisio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Materlak makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Aloisio really felt that one!
Aloisio connects with a leg kick.
Materlak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Materlak.
Materlak uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Materlak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Materlak blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Materlak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Materlak connects with a looping right hand.
Materlak takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aloisio wants to slow Materlak down by chopping away at his legs.
Aloisio checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michal Materlak 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Aloisio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aloisio's corner calls for a 1-2. Aloisio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Materlak misses.
Aloisio finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Materlak scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Materlak moves into range and clinches up with Aloisio.
Materlak blocks a body shot from Aloisio.
A short right from Materlak on the inside.
Materlak misses with a punch on the inside.
Aloisio blocking some punches.
Aloisio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Materlak's elbow. #BC2#
Materlak breaks from the clinch.
Materlak moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Materlak will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As Materlak tries to get set, Aloisio tries to push him back and clinch up but Materlak manages to avoid the attempt.
Aloisio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Materlak takes one to the side of the head.
Aloisio 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!
Materlak throws a lazy right hand but Aloisio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Materlak throws a right hand that misses
and Aloisio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Materlak checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
Materlak takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aloisio scoring well with a low kick there.
Aloisio slips under a jab from Materlak.
Aloisio throws a good cross that connects.
Aloisio tries to work over Materlak's front leg with a kick but Materlak checks it.
Aloisio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Materlak.
Materlak throws a hook but Aloisio blocks it.
Materlak checks the leg kick nicely there.
Materlak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Aloisio clinches with his opponent.
Aloisio blocking some punches.
Aloisio misses with a punch to the body.
Aloisio takes a shot to the head.
Materlak scores with a shot to the side of Aloisio's head.
Materlak misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Materlak.
Aloisio is trying to push Materlak away but Materlak has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Materlak dodges an elbow strike from Aloisio.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Materlak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aloisio can't find room to land a body shot as Materlak controls the action. #T2##TD#
Aloisio manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Aloisio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Materlak is aware though and is defending well.
Aloisio wants to sweep here but Materlak controlling him for the moment.
Materlak is pushing down on Aloisio's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aloisio is fighting to maintain full guard but Materlak has managed to sneak the leg through.
Materlak wants to pass the guard but Aloisio is defending well.
Materlak wants to get back to his feet.
Materlak controlling the pace. #T3#
Aloisio is pressing down on Materlak's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aloisio trying to keep a closed guard but Materlak is proving a slippery customer.
Aloisio is trying to hold Materlak in close to prevent damage but Materlak has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Materlak prevents Aloisio from improving his position.
Materlak perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Aloisio has a hand on Materlak's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Materlak takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Aloisio tries to hold on but Materlak pushes him away. #T4#
Materlak controlling the pace for now.
Aloisio regains half guard.
Materlak seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aloisio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Aloisio actively working from the bottom here.#SU2#
Materlak postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Aloisio to stand up.

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 Nicandro Aloisio.
I think Aloisio 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: ENIGMA 104
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1#
Voluspa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Materlak.#TD2#
Voluspa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Materlak quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Voluspa is looking to take a break and control but Materlak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
My spies in The Jungle Room inform me that Voluspa has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Voluspa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Materlak desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Materlak is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materlak is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Voluspa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Materlak wants to get back to full guard.
Materlak trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Voluspa manages to pass to mount!
Voluspa throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Materlak because Voluspa loaded up on that one.
Voluspa landing strikes from the mount and Materlak is in trouble!
Materlak is trying to stand.
Voluspa looking to control but Materlak is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Voluspa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Materlak haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
Voluspa unloads with some shots from mount but Materlak bucks and avoids them well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Voluspa goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Materlak is on top in guard.
Voluspa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Materlak's guard. #REVB#
Voluspa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Materlak's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voluspa chips away with some ground and pound.
Materlak 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#
Voluspa wants to control but Materlak passes into side. #T3#
Materlak is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Voluspa will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Voluspa is looking for a sweep.
Voluspa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Materlak's best efforts.
Well, if Materlak is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB2#
Voluspa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Materlak uses his free foot to push down on Voluspa's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Voluspa.
Voluspa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Voluspa trying to hold on to Materlak's head to control him but Materlak postures up. #SU#
Materlak decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Voluspa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Materlak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Voluspa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Materlak to the mat! Materlak manages to get full guard.
Voluspa advances position into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nori Voluspa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Voluspa fails with the takedown.
Nori Voluspa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voluspa looks for a takedown but Materlak sprawls well.
Materlak circles away from the clinch attempt
and Materlak counters with a nice uppercut.
Voluspa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Materlak pinned against the cage. Materlak gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Michal Materlak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nori Voluspa.
Voluspa ducks under a wild hook from Materlak.
Voluspa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Materlak circles away.
Voluspa shoots and misses
and Materlak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Materlak thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voluspa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Materlak defends it nicely.
Voluspa wants to clinch.#T1#
Voluspa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Materlak's waist but Materlak gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Voluspa off to one side. #TD2#
Voluspa feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Voluspa wants to control from the top but Materlak keeps moving.
Voluspa lands a couple of elbows.
Voluspa wants to control from the top but Materlak keeps moving.
Materlak is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Voluspa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Voluspa being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Materlak is looking for a triangle but Voluspa pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
Voluspa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Voluspa throwing strikes but missing.
Voluspa working some strikes from top position.
Voluspa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nori Voluspa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Materlak trying to keep a closed guard but Voluspa is proving a slippery customer.
Materlak is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Voluspa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Materlak is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Materlak is looking for a triangle but Voluspa pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Materlak has his foot on Voluspa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Voluspa works his way back into a safe position though.
Materlak is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Voluspa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Materlak to the ground. Voluspa is now in Materlak's guard.
Materlak is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Voluspa stopping the sweep attempt from Materlak.
Voluspa trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Materlak manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Materlak tries to stand but Voluspa is controlling from the bottom.
Voluspa looking for a sweep. Not yet Voluspa, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Materlak stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Voluspa shoots in but no luck this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Materlak dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Voluspa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Materlak's waist but Materlak gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Voluspa off to one side.
Decent striking displayed by Materlak there.
Voluspa fails with the takedown.
Voluspa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Materlak looks to land a left hand but Voluspa moved out of range nicely.
Materlak is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Materlak lands with a cross.
Voluspa shoots in for a double leg but Materlak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Michal Materlak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nori Voluspa.
Materlak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Voluspa.
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown but Materlak shows good takedown defense.
Materlak throws a lazy right hand but Voluspa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Voluspa moves out of range of the leg kick from Materlak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materlak displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Voluspa.
Materlak misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Voluspa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Materlak tries to escape but Voluspa is in control. #T1#
Voluspa working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Materlak is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Voluspa has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Materlak wants to control but Voluspa postures up.
Materlak is looking to regain half guard here but Voluspa keeps moving and retains side control.
Voluspa misses with the ground and pound.
Voluspa wants to control but Materlak is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Voluspa tries for a kimura but Materlak is defending well. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Voluspa working the ground and pound but Materlak is defending the strikes.
An elbow from Voluspa crashes against the mat.
An elbow from Voluspa crashes against the mat.
Materlak wants to control but Voluspa postures up.
Materlak sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Materlak works his way to full guard. Good work.
Voluspa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Materlak working a defensive guard here. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Michal Materlak is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Voluspa.
Materlak tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Materlak takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Materlak is squirming around, avoiding Voluspa's attempts to control the action.
Voluspa putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T4#
Materlak avoids a series of strikes thrown by Voluspa.
Materlak is looking to improve his position but Voluspa isn't that keen on the idea.
Voluspa wants to control the action but instead Materlak gets a body lock and reverses into Voluspa's guard! Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Materlak wants to get up but he can't break Voluspa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Materlak has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Materlak trying to control the position from guard on top but Voluspa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Voluspa has a closed guard, preventing Materlak from standing up.
Voluspa is trying to keep Materlak in close.

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 Michal Materlak.
I think Materlak 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: ENIGMA 93
Date: Apr 17, 2022

#R1#
Materlak keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Materlak lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Eli throws a right hand that misses
and Materlak counters with a nice uppercut.
Materlak blocks a head kick by Eli.
Eli throws a head kick that misses
and Materlak counters with a nice uppercut.
Materlak needs to keep his hands up - Eli had a free shot at his head there.
Materlak tries to clinch but Eli moves out of range.
Materlak tries to land a leg kick but Eli saw it coming and moves away.
Materlak gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Eli.
Eli loads up on a big right hand but Materlak slips the punch.
Eli throws a looping overhand right but Materlak ducks down to avoid it.
Materlak now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A big right from Eli misses.
We've been informed that Materlak 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.
A swing and a miss from Materlak.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eli misses with a head kick.
Materlak misses with a low kick.
Materlak wants to slow Eli down by chopping away at his legs.
Materlak lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Eli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Materlak.
Materlak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eli.
Eli walks into a left hand.
Eli throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Materlak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Eli throws a jab but it's blocked by Materlak.
Nice defenses there by Eli.
Materlak throws a series of strikes that have Eli backpedaling.
Eli throws a head kick but Materlak moves out of range.
Eli loads up on a big right hand but Materlak slips the punch.
Eli missing with a left hand there. Materlak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slapping body kick lands there for Eli.
Materlak staying out of range there.
Materlak scores with a body shot.
Eli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Materlak.
Eli ducks under a wild hook from Materlak.
Eli checks the leg kick nicely there.
Eli needs to keep his hands up - Materlak had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eli slips under a jab from Materlak.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big right from Eli misses.
Eli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Eli loads up on a big right hand but Materlak slips the punch.
Materlak looks to land a left hand but Eli moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Eli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Materlak tries to clinch but Eli moves out of range.
Eli is looking to counter punch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Materlak!
Materlak misses with a straight right.
Materlak misses with a hook. Eli ducked under it nicely.
Materlak slips under a jab from Eli.
Eli misses with a wild body shot.
Eli slips a straight right by Materlak.
Materlak throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Eli connects with a jab.
Materlak misses with a right hand
and Eli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Materlak connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Eli connects with a jab.
Eli tries to land a front kick but Materlak steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Eli scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT#It looks like Michal Materlak has been cut.
A left lands for Eli.
The fighters circling - Materlak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Eli slips under a jab from Materlak.
Materlak slips a straight right by Eli.
Materlak is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Eli had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T3#
Materlak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eli was well out of range. Poor timing from Materlak.
Eli throws a push kick but Materlak slaps the foot to one side.
Materlak tries to clinch but Eli moves out of range.
Eli moves out of range as Materlak throws a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Eli. Those never looked like landing.
Eli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Materlak.
Eli misses with a hook
and Materlak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Tom Eli has been cut.
Materlak dips to his left and cracks Eli with an uppercut!
Materlak throws a leg kick but Eli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Eli throws a head kick that half lands.
Eli takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Eli looks to throw the jab but Materlak is out of range.
Materlak walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Eli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Eli misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Materlak. Those never looked like landing.
Eli throws a half hearted mid kick.
Materlak works Eli's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Eli swings for the body but Materlak moves out of range.
Materlak tries to clinch but Eli moves out of range.
Eli is looking for a counter combo.
A punch lands to the side of Materlak 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Eli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Materlak throws out the jab.
It appears Eli was looking to counter with a kick there.
Eli misses with a two punch combination.
Materlak thuds a left hand into Eli's body.
Eli scores with a one two! Materlak had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Eli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Materlak lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Eli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Eli misses with a looping right.
Materlak with a nice calf kick.
Eli scores with a head kick.
Eli throws a good cross that connects.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eli on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Materlak cracks Eli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Eli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Eli.
Materlak scores with the left hand. Eli knows he should have avoided that one.
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 Tom Eli will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Eli looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Materlak takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tom Eli is winning the standup battle so far.
Eli looks to land a left hand but Materlak moved out of range nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Materlak.
Eli throws a head kick that misses.
Eli throws a combination that misses
and Eli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Materlak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eli throws out the jab.
Eli lands the left hand.
Materlak scores with a jab to the jaw.
Materlak dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Eli. That did some damage!
Eli throws a lazy head kick
and Materlak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Materlak scores with a nice 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!
Eli throws a looping overhand right but Materlak ducks down to avoid it.
Eli backing away here, and Materlak unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Materlak lands a nice shot that snaps Eli's head back.
Some bone on bone action there as Materlak checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Materlak throws out a counter right but Eli avoids it with no problem.
Materlak listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Eli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Materlak.
Materlak throws a lazy right hand but Eli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eli loads up on a big right hand but Materlak slips the punch.#T1#
Materlak connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Eli lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eli. Materlak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Materlak throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Eli on the side of the head.
Materlak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Eli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Materlak throws out the jab.
Eli misses the shot to the body.
Eli misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Eli.
Materlak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Eli's jab looks to have found its range, popping Materlak under the eye.
Eli slips a jab from Materlak.
Materlak sizes up Eli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Materlak throws a poor cross that misses
and Eli 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!
Materlak throws an overhand right that lands on Eli's shoulder, as Eli tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Materlak misses.
Eli throws a head kick but Materlak moves out of range. #T2#
Materlak throws a jab but it's blocked by Eli.
Eli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Materlak to counter with a crisp jab.
Materlak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eli.
A little jabbing left from Materlak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Eli scores with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Eli lands a high kick!
Eli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Materlak.
A cross from Materlak lands.
Materlak connects with a looping right hand.
Eli slips under a jab from Materlak.
Eli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Materlak manages to avoid it.
Eli walks into a jab.
Materlak avoids the body shot from Eli.
A nice side step and Materlak releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Materlak looks to throw the jab but Eli is out of range.
Materlak uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Eli has time to react.
Materlak dodges the punch combination from Eli.
Materlak takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
A head kick by Eli misses
and Eli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eli avoids the body shot from Materlak.
Eli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Eli sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Materlak moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Materlak wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jab by Materlak.
Materlak misses with a few strikes there.
Eli throwing a counter right hand but Materlak manages to avoid it.
Eli drops his hands momentarily and Materlak takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Eli might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Materlak with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Materlak misses with a few strikes there.
Eli looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eli looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Eli fails to land with a series of punches.
Materlak lands with a straight right. Eli didn't see that one coming.
A lazy left from Materlak finds it's target.
Materlak staying out of range there.#T4#
Decent striking displayed by Eli there.
Eli defending well as Materlak loads up on a big left hand.
Materlak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Eli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Materlak blocks a jab.
Materlak slips a jab and a cross from Eli.
Eli throws a lazy right hand but Materlak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Eli throws a series of punches but Materlak avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Eli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Materlak's head.
Materlak connects with a leg kick.
Eli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Materlak connects with a good right hand that stumbles Eli. Eli circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Eli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Materlak.
Eli throws a hook but Materlak blocks it.
Materlak scores with a nice strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Materlak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. 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#
Eli slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Eli misses the target.
Eli motions for Materlak to come forward. Eli throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Eli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eli tries to land a leg kick but Materlak saw it coming and moves away.
Materlak jabs Eli right on the nose. Eli blinks but takes it well.
Eli keeps Materlak at a distance using the push kick.
Materlak is looking to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Eli. Those never looked like landing.
Materlak connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Materlak bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Eli's head backwards.
Eli throws a head kick but Materlak moves out of range.
Eli tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eli misses with a body shot.
Materlak scores with a nice right hand.
Nice cross by Materlak.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Materlak connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Materlak scores with a body shot.
Materlak misses with a straight right.
Materlak connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Eli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eli with a nice cross.
Eli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Materlak.
Eli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Materlak scores with a punch to the head.
Eli misses with a two punch combination.
Materlak appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Eli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eli throws a hook but Materlak blocks it.
It seemed like Materlak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Materlak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Materlak lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eli swats away the attempt to clinch by Materlak.
Eli moves out of range of the strikes.
Materlak scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Materlak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Materlak slips under a jab from Eli.
Materlak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Materlak misses the target.
Eli looks to throw the jab but Materlak is out of range.
Materlak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Eli doesn't seem bothered though.
Materlak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Eli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Materlak uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Eli has time to react.
Materlak throws a big shot that misses.
Materlak ducks under a wild hook from Eli.
Eli misses with a jab to the body
and Materlak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Materlak takes a jab right on the kisser.
Materlak connects with a good right hand that stumbles Eli. Eli circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Eli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Eli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Materlak.
Eli ducks under a wild hook from Materlak.#CL2#
Materlak moves into the clinch.#T3#
Materlak prevents Eli from breaking the clinch.
Eli is trying to break the clinch but Materlak has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Eli breaks from the clinch.
Eli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Materlak scores with a crisp jab that stopped Eli in his tracks.
Materlak throws a nice looking combination but Eli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Eli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice leg kick from Eli, right into the meat of the thigh.
Materlak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eli throws out the jab.
Eli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Materlak.
Materlak scores with a nice right hand.
Eli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Materlak throws a shot from downtown. Eli moves away and avoids it.
Materlak with a nice cross.
Eli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Materlak.
Eli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Materlak. Materlak obviously looking to wear him down.
Eli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eli takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Materlak moves out of range of the strikes.
Materlak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circling - Materlak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Materlak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Eli throws a quick counter head kick but Materlak was just out of range.
Eli misses with a low kick.
Materlak uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Materlak misses with an uppercut.
Eli takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Eli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Eli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Materlak.
Eli throws an off balance right hand
and Materlak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Materlak slips a straight right by Eli.
Materlak misses with an uppercut.
Eli tests Materlak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Materlak slips under a jab from Eli.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Materlak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Materlak 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: ENIGMA 83
Date: Mar 06, 2022

#R1#
Materlak scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Materlak misses with an attempted mid kick.
Weiss feints the counter takedown.
Michal Materlak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Materlak throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Weiss counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Weiss.
Materlak is trying to control the position but Weiss postures up.
Weiss controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Weiss wants to control from the top but Materlak keeps moving.
Weiss trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Materlak being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Weiss thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materlak controls Weiss momentarily but Weiss frees himself.
Weiss controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T1#
Materlak throws a lazy right hand but Weiss sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weiss is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Materlak throws out a loose jab but Weiss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Materlak swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Weiss counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Weiss stops Materlak from getting back to his feet.
Weiss wants to pass to mount but Materlak is defending the position.
Materlak is refusing to be controlled, as Weiss sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Weiss is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Materlak is trying to stand. #T2#
Weiss trying to control from half guard but Materlak is working away. #SUB2#
Weiss is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Weiss is trying to control. Materlak wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Weiss is working for a submission of some sort.
Weiss stalling.
Weiss looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Materlak is looking for a sweep. Weiss is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Weiss trying to control the action but Materlak is working from the bottom.
Weiss wants to pass the guard but Materlak is defending well.
Weiss perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#ES#
Materlak kicks off Weiss and gets to his feet.
Weiss slips under a jab.
Weiss showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Materlak.
Weiss with the counter takedown but Materlak avoids it easily.
Materlak looks to score with a jab to the body but Weiss is just out of range.
Materlak throws a looping overhand right but Weiss ducks down to avoid it.
Weiss changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Materlak throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Weiss decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Materlak's guard.

Materlak has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Weiss off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weiss shoots in but no luck this time.
Weiss moves out of range of the strikes.
Weiss lands a jab.
Materlak goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Weiss closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice shot by Weiss.
Materlak scores with a jab. Weiss acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Weiss.
Materlak feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Materlak dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Weiss bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, jab by Materlak - just one landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Weiss as he connects with a hook.
Materlak throws a hook to the side of Weiss's head but Weiss sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A low kick from Materlak is predictable there #TD2#
and Weiss counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Weiss won't allow Materlak to sweep him here.
Weiss stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Materlak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Weiss advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weiss trying to control the action but Materlak is working from the bottom.
Weiss controls the position. #T1##SUB2#
Weiss is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Materlak has escaped the position, nice work there.
Materlak tries to buck Weiss off but Weiss is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weiss moves into full mount!
Materlak keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Weiss throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Materlak because Weiss loaded up on that one.
Weiss wants to control the pace but Materlak is squirming around nicely.
Materlak is working to get back to half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Weiss goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Materlak turns into him and now he's in Weiss's guard.
Materlak wants to stand but Weiss is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Weiss had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Materlak defends it easily.
Materlak trying to control but Weiss is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Weiss throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Materlak would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Weiss looking to control. #SUB2#
Weiss is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Weiss escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Materlak gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Weiss working for submissions but it's allowed Materlak to get to half guard.
Materlak tries to stand but can't do so whilst Weiss controls his leg. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Materlak is keen to just control but Weiss is a slippery customer.
Materlak keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Weiss is trying to control but Materlak passes into side control!
Weiss is looking to regain half guard here but Materlak keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weiss sneaks back into half guard.#SU#
Materlak decides to return to a standing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Moshe Weiss will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Materlak with the inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Materlak misses its intended target.
Materlak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Weiss.
Weiss drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Materlak defends it well.
Materlak misses with a looping right.
Weiss is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A lazy left from Materlak finds it's target.
Weiss darts in looking for a takedown but Materlak gets double underhooks and turns Weiss into the cage.
Weiss swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Materlak counter with a right hand.
Materlak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Weiss tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Weiss closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Materlak quickly recovers to half guard.

Materlak manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weiss with a lazy takedown attempt
and Materlak counters with a straight right hand.
Materlak throws a looping overhand right but Weiss ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Weiss shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Materlak sprawls well. Materlak wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Weiss gets slowly back to his feet.
Michal Materlak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moshe Weiss.
Materlak tests Weiss's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Materlak uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Materlak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Materlak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Materlak tenderised Weiss's leg. Weiss is trying to keep his angry face on.
Weiss misses with a body punch
and Materlak counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Weiss thinking. #T2#
Materlak misses with a looping right.
Weiss moves away from the strike by Materlak.
Weiss tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A jab from Materlak misses.
Weiss defending well as Materlak loads up on a big left hand.
Weiss missing with a left hand there. Materlak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Materlak looks to land a left hand but Weiss moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Materlak misses its intended target.
Weiss tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Materlak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weiss was well out of range. Poor timing from Materlak.
Weiss drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Materlak defends it well.
Materlak throws the left hand but Weiss avoids the punch easily.
Weiss tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Materlak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weiss can do to turn this around?
Weiss takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weiss defending well as Materlak loads up on a big left hand.
Weiss feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Materlak throws a jab when Weiss was well out of range.
Weiss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weiss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Materlak takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice takedown defense from Materlak. No joy for Weiss on that attempt.
Weiss moves away from the strike by Materlak.
Materlak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Weiss.
Weiss drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Materlak defends it well.
The fighters circling - Materlak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Weiss uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Materlak.
A telegraphed right hand from Materlak misses the target.
Materlak gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
Materlak with a nice cross.
Weiss on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Materlak throws out a loose jab but Weiss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weiss staying out of range there.
Materlak throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Weiss on the side of the head.
Materlak throws a jab but it's blocked by Weiss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weiss tests Materlak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Materlak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Weiss changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Weiss staying out of range there.
Weiss drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Materlak defends it well.
Nice body punch from Materlak.
Materlak keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Materlak showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Materlak 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SSSD 51: Kirin/Vurris 2
Date: Jan 01, 2022

#R1#
Bottura slips under a jab from Materlak.
We've been informed that Materlak 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.
Jab by Bottura.#CUT#It looks like Michal Materlak has been cut.
Bottura 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.
Bottura throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Materlak misses with an uppercut. Bottura saw that one coming.
Bottura chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Materlak can pounce on him.
Michal Materlak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bottura takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slow jab from Bottura misses its intended target.
Materlak scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Materlak on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Materlak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bottura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Materlak jabs Bottura right on the nose. Bottura blinks but takes it well.
Materlak wants to clinch.
Bottura takes one to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bottura. Materlak does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Materlak pushes Bottura up against the cage in a clinch.
Materlak throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bottura.
Bottura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bottura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bottura throws a head punch that misses.
Bottura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Materlak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bottura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bottura throws a head punch that misses.
Bottura misses with the head strike.
Materlak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bottura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Materlak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bottura.
Bottura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bottura stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bottura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bottura.
Materlak misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Bottura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Materlak keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
Bottura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Materlak was well out of range. Poor timing from Bottura.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Materlak.
Bottura takes a swing at Materlak's ribcage but misses.
Materlak slips a straight right by Bottura.
Materlak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bottura.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bottura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bottura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bottura misses with a straight right.
Materlak throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Materlak moves into the clinch.
Materlak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bottura scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2#
Materlak ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Materlak 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.
Bottura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Bottura has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Materlak working for a triangle but Bottura defends it easily.
Materlak has Bottura pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bottura controlling from the top position.
Materlak keeping moving, preventing Bottura from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bottura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Materlak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bottura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michal Materlak will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michal Materlak's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bottura misses with a hook. Materlak ducked under it nicely.
Bottura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Materlak manages to avoid it.
Materlak stuns Bottura with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bottura throws out a loose jab but Materlak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Materlak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bottura.
Materlak lands a jab.
Bottura works the jab nicely.
Materlak slips a straight right by Bottura.
Materlak bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bottura's head backwards.
Materlak darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Materlak avoids the body shot from Bottura.
Bottura takes a swing at Materlak's ribcage but misses.
Materlak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Materlak scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Materlak jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bottura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Materlak throws an off balance right hand
and Bottura counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Materlak takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Materlak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bottura throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Materlak releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A cross from Materlak lands.
Materlak wants to clinch up but Bottura keeps it at a distance.
Bottura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bottura has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bottura there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bottura lands a jab.
Materlak scoring well with a low kick there.
Bottura scores with a decent looking hook.
Materlak throws a shot from downtown. Bottura moves away and avoids it.
Materlak looks to land a right hand but Bottura moved out of range.
Bottura swings for the body but Materlak moves out of range.
A big left from Bottura misses.
Materlak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bottura.
Bottura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bottura on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Materlak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bottura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bottura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Materlak tries to clinch up.
Decent striking displayed by Materlak there.
Bottura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Materlak.
Materlak is looking to score with low kicks.
Bottura is looking to counter punch.
A shot to the liver by Bottura. Beautiful body shot.
Materlak misses with a body kick.
Materlak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bottura.
Materlak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bottura throws a body punch but Materlak moves out of range.
Materlak jabs at Bottura's body.
Bottura connects with a right hand. Materlak shakes it off.
Bottura slips under a jab.
Bottura takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Materlak tries to clinch up.
Bottura throws out a loose jab but Materlak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bottura checks a low kick from Materlak.
Materlak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bottura.
Bottura moves away from the strike by Materlak. #T3#
Materlak throws a lazy right hand but Bottura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bottura appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bottura bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Materlak's head.
Materlak throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bottura.
Materlak misses with a series of wild punches.
Bottura throws a body punch but Materlak moves out of range.
Materlak misses with a lunging right hand
and Bottura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Michal Materlak's cut even more.
Matteo Bottura is winning the standup battle so far.
Materlak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bottura.
Materlak just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Materlak.
Bottura throws out a loose jab but Materlak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bottura misses the jab.
Materlak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bottura.
Materlak tried to score with a low kick but Bottura checks it.
Bottura tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Materlak is able to avoid easily.
Materlak moves out of range of the strikes.
Materlak throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bottura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Materlak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bottura manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bottura lands a really nice looking cross but Materlak seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body kick there by Materlak.
Materlak misses with a looping right.
Bottura slips a straight right by Materlak.
Materlak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Materlak feints a counter leg kick.
Bottura is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Materlak.
Materlak tries to clinch up.
A big left from Bottura misses.
Materlak tries to clinch there but Bottura circles away.
A big right from Materlak misses.
Bottura throws a body punch but Materlak moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Materlak closes the distance and pushes Bottura back into the cage.
Materlak has a couple of punches blocked by Bottura.
Bottura misses with some punches.
Bottura misses with a punch to the body.
Materlak digs a right hand underneath Bottura's ribcage. Bottura let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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 Matteo Bottura will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michal Materlak's cut.
That's time! Bottura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Bottura slips a jab from Materlak.
Materlak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Bottura. Beautiful body shot.
Materlak loads up on a big right hand but Bottura slips the punch.
Materlak throws a hook to the side of Bottura's head but Bottura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice leg kick from Materlak, right into the meat of the thigh.
Materlak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bottura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Materlak fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bottura on the side of the head.
Materlak throws a right hand that misses
letting Bottura counter with a right hand.
Materlak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bottura.
Materlak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bottura is looking to counter punch.
Bottura lands with a cross.
Materlak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bottura throws out the jab.
Materlak throws a shot from downtown. Bottura moves away and avoids it.
Materlak connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Bottura misses.
Materlak thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bottura. Materlak does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Materlak throws a body kick that misses.
Bottura takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Materlak pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bottura is out of range and Materlak settles back down.
Bottura clobbers Materlak with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bottura misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Materlak misses.
Materlak ducks under a wild hook from Bottura.
Bottura has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Materlak.
Bottura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Materlak.
Nice uppercut lands for Bottura. That snapped Materlak's head back. #CUT#The cut above Michal Materlak's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bottura fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Materlak stuns Bottura with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Materlak throws a jab when Bottura was well out of range.
Bottura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Materlak moves away.
Materlak keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Materlak.
Bottura scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from Materlak.#T2#
Materlak throws a shot from downtown. Bottura moves away and avoids it.
Bottura misses with an uppercut.
Materlak misses with a looping right.
Materlak throws a low kick but Bottura moves out of range easily.
Bottura stuns Materlak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bottura looks to score with a jab to the body but Materlak is just out of range.
Bottura throws out a loose jab but Materlak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Bottura.
Materlak jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Materlak misses.
Materlak checks the leg kick.
Bottura misses with an uppercut.
Bottura slips a jab from Materlak.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Materlak, as that shot connected.
Materlak misses with a looping left.
Bottura misses with a hook.#T3#
Materlak misses with a straight right.
Materlak throws a jab when Bottura was well out of range.
Materlak throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Bottura counter with a right hand.
Materlak lands the left hand.
Bottura scores with a hook.
Bottura misses with a lunging right hand
and Materlak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Materlak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bottura.
Bottura swings for the body but Materlak moves out of range.
Bottura throws a body shot but no joy.
Bottura gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Materlak.
Bottura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Materlak was well out of range. Poor timing from Bottura.#CL2#
Materlak gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bottura.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Materlak looking to stall.
Materlak tries to pull guard but Bottura won't allow it. #T4#
Materlak throws a punch but it's blocked by Bottura.
Materlak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Materlak takes a shot to the head.
Materlak tries a body shot but Bottura blocks it.
Bottura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Materlak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Materlak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bottura misses with a punch on the inside.
Bottura lands a shot to the body.
Materlak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bottura digs a right hand underneath Materlak's ribcage. Materlak let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Matteo Bottura has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bottura swings wildly with an uppercut but Materlak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bottura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bottura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Materlak's elbow.
Materlak blocks a body shot from Bottura.
Bottura tries to work over Materlak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bottura has Materlak pressed against the cage.
Materlak blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Matteo Bottura did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Michal Materlak'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#
Bottura jabs Materlak to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Materlak throws an off balance right hand
and Bottura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Materlak throws a body punch but Bottura moves out of range.
Bottura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Materlak looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Materlak throws out a loose jab but Bottura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bottura jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bottura misses with an uppercut. Materlak saw that one coming.
Materlak is trying to counter with his kicks.
Materlak's corner calls for a 1-2. Materlak obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Materlak moves away from the strike by Bottura.
Bottura looks to land a left hand but Materlak moved out of range nicely.
Bottura throws a body shot but no joy.
Materlak missing with a left hand there. Bottura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bottura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Materlak flicks out a counter leg kick but Bottura steps away.
Materlak bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Materlak takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bottura scores with a decent looking hook.
Bottura moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Bottura misses with a body shot.
Materlak throws a solid leg kick but Bottura takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Materlak.
Bottura scores with a nice head shot.
Materlak throws the left hand but Bottura avoids the punch easily.
Bottura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bottura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Materlak.
Bottura misses with a wild body shot.
Materlak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bottura throws out the jab.
Bottura throws a body shot but no joy.
Materlak cracks Bottura with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bottura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Materlak was well out of range. Poor timing from Bottura.
Materlak walks into a left hand.
Materlak tries to clinch up.
Materlak moves in looking to clinch but Bottura pushes him off.
Bottura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Materlak.
Materlak slips under a jab.#T2#
Materlak slips a straight right by Bottura.
Materlak moves out of range of the strikes.
Materlak misses with a double jab.
Bottura swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bottura defending well as Materlak loads up on a big left hand.
Bottura cracks Materlak with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#Michal Materlak's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bottura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Materlak manages to avoid it.
Materlak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bottura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bottura scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bottura on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Materlak. Materlak obviously looking to wear him down.
Materlak with a nice calf kick.
Bottura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Materlak fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bottura, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bottura.
Materlak tries to work over Bottura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bottura is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A short right from Bottura.
Bottura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Materlak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Materlak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Materlak looking to slow down the pace here.
Bottura throws a punch but it's blocked by Materlak.
Materlak lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bottura backwards.
Materlak misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Materlak fails to land.
Bottura pushes Materlak back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Materlak has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bottura's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Materlak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Materlak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Materlak lands a body punch.
Bottura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Materlak throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Materlak gets control of Bottura's arms and successfully pulls guard. Materlak will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Materlak keeping full guard, as Bottura tries to pass. #T4#
Bottura advances to half guard.
Materlak wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Materlak looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Materlak keeping control of the position.
Bottura controlling the action here.
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 Matteo Bottura will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michal Materlak'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!#R5#
Materlak throws a shot from downtown. Bottura moves away and avoids it.
Materlak throws an off balance right hand
and Bottura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Materlak doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That kick from Materlak tenderised Bottura's leg. Bottura is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bottura with a hook.
Materlak lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Materlak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Materlak there as he acknowledges the shot.
Materlak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Materlak throws a leg kick but Bottura sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bottura scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Materlak cracks Bottura with an open hand slap.
Bottura jabs at Materlak's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bottura punishes Materlak's body with a nice straight punch.
Materlak misses with a looping right.
Materlak has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bottura finds it's way round the side to connect with Materlak's head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Matteo Bottura!
Matteo Bottura retains his welterweight title!

Event: SSSD 47: Kirin/Luciano
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
Materlak will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bottura swings widly with a right hand
and Materlak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Materlak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bottura.
Bottura moves away from the strike by Materlak.
Materlak slips under a jab from Bottura.
Bottura lands a right hook to the body.
Bottura darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Michal Materlak has been cut.
Bottura throws a shot from downtown. Materlak moves away and avoids it.
Materlak missing with a left hand there. Bottura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bottura cracks Materlak with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Materlak is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
Materlak clinches with his opponent.
Bottura working aggressively here.
Materlak throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Materlak misses with some punches.
Bottura lands with a light punch inside.
Materlak has a couple of punches blocked by Bottura.
Materlak lands a shoulder strike.
Bottura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Materlak lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bottura.
Still in the clinch, Bottura scores with a nice short uppercut.
Materlak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bottura lands a left hand that snaps the head of Materlak backwards.
Materlak misses with a body punch.
Bottura lands a right hand that snaps the head of Materlak backwards.
Materlak is trying to pull guard but Bottura has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bottura fails to land.
Materlak has a couple of punches blocked by Bottura.
Materlak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bottura lands a hook that snaps the head of Materlak backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Materlak.
Bottura lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Materlak backwards.
Materlak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Materlak has a couple of punches blocked by Bottura.
Bottura throws a punch but it's blocked by Materlak.
Materlak tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bottura misses with some punches.
Materlak has a couple of punches blocked by Bottura. #T2#
Materlak misses with a punch on the inside.
Bottura throws a punch but it's blocked by Materlak.
Bottura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bottura lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Materlak looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Materlak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Materlak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bottura lands a left hand.
Come on Bottura - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Materlak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bottura creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Materlak lands with a short shot to the head.
Materlak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Materlak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Materlak misses with the head strike.
Bottura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bottura has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Materlak seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bottura can turn it around.
Bottura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Materlak is leaning against Bottura and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Materlak. #T3#
Materlak lands a shoulder strike.
Bottura blocks an uppercut.
Bottura digs a right hand into Materlak's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Materlak's gas tank.
Bottura lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bottura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Materlak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Materlak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bottura softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Materlak jumps guard but Bottura stands there with Materlak around his waist. Materlak gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michal Materlak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bottura effectively controlling the action here.
Bottura throws a head punch that misses.
Materlak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Materlak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bottura backwards.
Materlak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Materlak scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bottura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Materlak throws a punch but it's blocked by Bottura. #T4#
Materlak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Materlak.
Bottura lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Materlak backwards.
Materlak is trying to pull guard but Bottura has him pressed against the cage.
Materlak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Materlak throws a punch but it's blocked by Bottura.
Still in the clinch, Materlak scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bottura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bottura tries a body shot but Materlak blocks it.
Bottura scores with a shot to the side of Materlak's head.
Bottura scores with a nice hook to the head.
Materlak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bottura backwards.
Bottura blocks an uppercut.
Materlak misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bottura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bottura misses with a punch to the body.
Materlak lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Bottura as the two fighters clinch.
Bottura lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Matteo Bottura will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michal Materlak's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Materlak scores with a decent looking hook.
Materlak blocks a jab.
Bottura moves away from the strike by Materlak.
Materlak has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A solid leg kick lands there for Materlak.
Bottura falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bottura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bottura throws a hook to the side of Materlak's head but Materlak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bottura misses the shot to the body.
Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Materlak lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by Materlak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Materlak moves away.
Materlak tries to clinch but Bottura moves away
and Bottura counters with a right hand to the body.
Bottura looks to throw the jab but Materlak is out of range.
Materlak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bottura misses with an uppercut
and Materlak counters with a body kick.
Materlak lands with a straight right. Bottura didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Materlak scores with a body shot.
Bottura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Materlak was well out of range. Poor timing from Bottura.
A telegraphed right hand from Materlak misses the target. #CL#
Materlak moves into the clinch.
Materlak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Materlak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bottura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bottura lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bottura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Materlak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bottura blocking some punches.
Bottura misses with some punches.
Materlak scores with a shot to the side of Bottura's head.
Materlak is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bottura is keeping busy.
Materlak misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bottura. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Materlak fails to land.
Bottura lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Materlak backwards.
Bottura can't find room to land a body shot as Materlak controls the action.
Bottura lands a right hand that snaps the head of Materlak backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bottura lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Materlak backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Materlak fails to land.
Materlak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Materlak blocks an uppercut.
Materlak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bottura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Materlak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bottura misses with the head strike.
Bottura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matteo Bottura seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bottura pushes Materlak back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Bottura.
Bottura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bottura scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Materlak as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Materlak fails to land. #T3#
Materlak is trying to pull guard but Bottura turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Materlak swings wildly with an uppercut but Bottura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bottura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bottura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bottura.
Bottura blocks a body shot from Materlak.
Materlak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bottura.
Materlak tries to pull guard but Bottura holds him up against the cage and eventually Materlak drops back down to his feet.
Bottura lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bottura lands a shoulder strike.
Bottura working aggressively here.
Materlak lands an uppercut.
Bottura gets through Materlak's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
Materlak manages to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bottura controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Bottura really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Materlak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Materlak pulls Bottura in close to his closed guard and prevents Bottura from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bottura 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 second round but Matteo Bottura will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Michal Materlak'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.#R3#
Nice uppercut lands for Materlak. That snapped Bottura's head back.
Michal Materlak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bottura swings widly with a right hand
and Materlak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bottura's corner calls for a 1-2. Bottura obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Materlak moves away from the strike by Bottura.
Materlak throws a lazy right hand but Bottura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Materlak looks to land a body kick but Bottura moved away.
Bottura throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bottura lands a right hook to the body.
Bottura misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura clobbers Materlak with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Materlak lands a jab to the head.
Bottura 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!
Materlak blocks a jab.
Materlak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bottura.
A quick step to the side and Materlak tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
A slow jab from Bottura misses its intended target.
It looked like Materlak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bottura takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice jab there from Materlak.
Bottura tries to move into range but Materlak moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bottura moves out of range of the strikes.
Bottura cracks Materlak with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bottura swings away with a body shot that misses
and Materlak counters with a stiff right hand.
Materlak lands an overhand right.
Bottura cracks Materlak with a good jab.
Materlak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Michal Materlak is winning the standup battle so far.
Materlak with a nice calf kick.
Bottura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Materlak throws a right hand that misses
and Bottura counters with a stiff right hand.
Materlak looks to land a right hand but Bottura moved out of range.
Bottura throws a body punch but Materlak moves out of range.
Bottura loads up on a big right hand but Materlak slips the punch.#T2#
Materlak missing with a left hand there. Bottura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bottura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Materlak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Materlak coming out on top.
Materlak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bottura.
Bottura listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Materlak lands a leg kick that knocks Bottura off balance momentarily.
Bottura throws a right and a left that both miss.
Materlak tries to clinch up but Bottura circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Materlak rushes Bottura and presses him up against the cage.
Materlak jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bottura walks away with a smile on his face. Materlak gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bottura looks to land a right hand but Materlak moved out of range.
Bottura misses with an uppercut.
Materlak works Bottura's body with a nice hook.
Bottura lands a nice hook to Materlak's body. Materlak takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Materlak clinches. #T3#
Materlak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Materlak pushes Bottura back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Materlak misses with some punches.
Materlak has a couple of punches blocked by Bottura.
Bottura blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Materlak pulls guard successfully.
Bottura trying to control the position from guard on top but Materlak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Materlak trying to control the position. #SUB#
Materlak is looking for a triangle but Bottura pushes his legs off easily.
Materlak bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bottura's guard. #REVR##T4#
Materlak stops Bottura from standing up. #SUB#
Materlak is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Materlak trying to control but Bottura is working from the bottom.
Materlak prevents Bottura from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Michal Materlak did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Michal Materlak's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Bottura looks to score with a jab to the body but Materlak is just out of range.
Materlak looks to land a left hand but Bottura moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bottura! But no joy.
Materlak tries to clinch there but Bottura circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Materlak as he connects with a hook.
Bottura misses the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Materlak.
Materlak looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bottura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Materlak.
Materlak lands a leg kick that knocks Bottura off balance momentarily.
Nice shot by Materlak.
Bottura cracks Materlak with a right hand to the side of the head.
Materlak throws a lazy uppercut
and Bottura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Materlak on the wrong end of a vicious 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!
Materlak throws a front kick aimed at Bottura's knee but Bottura avoids it well.
Bottura swings for the body but Materlak moves out of range.
Bottura scores with a hook.#T1#
Bottura missing with a left hand there. Materlak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Materlak avoids the body shot from Bottura.
Bottura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bottura misses with a body shot
enabling Materlak to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Bottura misses.
Bottura throws an off balance right hand
and Materlak counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bottura loads up on a big right hand but Materlak slips the punch.
Materlak misses with a hook
and Bottura counters with a stiff right hand.
Materlak swings widly with a right hand
and Bottura counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Michal Materlak's cut is getting worse.
A big left from Bottura misses.
A little feinted left hand from Materlak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Materlak throws a lazy uppercut
and Bottura counters with a stiff right hand.
Materlak is looking to slow Bottura down with leg kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for Materlak. That snapped Bottura's head back.
Decent striking displayed by Bottura there.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bottura throws a body shot but no joy.
Bottura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Materlak was well out of range. Poor timing from Bottura.
Bottura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bottura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Materlak.
Bottura now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bottura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Materlak.
Materlak has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bottura finds it's way round the side to connect with Materlak's head.
Materlak moves away from the strike by Bottura.
Bottura throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Materlak counters by clinching up.
Materlak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Materlak working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Materlak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bottura throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Materlak fails to land.
Materlak has a couple of punches blocked by Bottura.
Materlak misses with a punch on the inside.
Bottura lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Materlak swings wildly with an uppercut but Bottura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bottura scores with a hook to the body.
Bottura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bottura lands a right hand.
Materlak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Bottura.
Bottura lands a body punch.
Bottura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bottura creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bottura misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bottura throws a punch but it's blocked by Materlak.
Bottura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bottura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Materlak has a couple of punches blocked by Bottura.
A head punch on the inside from Bottura fails to land.
Bottura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Bottura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Materlak throws a punch but it's blocked by Bottura.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bottura.
Materlak misses with a punch on the inside.
Bottura lands a nice uppercut.
Bottura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Materlak swings wildly with an uppercut but Bottura uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Materlak working aggressively here.
Bottura lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Materlak.
Materlak misses with a punch on the inside.
Materlak prevents a body shot from Bottura.
Materlak misses with the head strike.
Materlak working aggressively here.
Materlak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Materlak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bottura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matteo Bottura dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Michal Materlak's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Bottura throws a big shot that misses.
Materlak staying out of range there.
Bottura throws the left hand but Materlak avoids the punch easily.
Bottura's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bottura duly obliges.
Bottura misses with a jab to the body
enabling Materlak to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Bottura misses.
Materlak walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bottura checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fighters circling - Bottura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bottura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Materlak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bottura manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Materlak.
Bottura digs a good hook to Materlak's body.
Materlak lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bottura moves out of range as Materlak strikes.
Bottura has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bottura lands a body shot. #T1#
Materlak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bottura.
It appears Materlak was looking to counter with a kick there.
Materlak lands a jab to the nose.
Bottura throws a lazy uppercut
and Materlak counters with a right hand to the body.
Materlak blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Materlak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Materlak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bottura.
Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Materlak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bottura lands a body shot.
Bottura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Materlak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Materlak throwing a counter right hand but Bottura manages to avoid it.
Materlak swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Bottura to counter with a crisp jab.
Bottura slips a jab and a cross from Materlak.
A nice leg kick from Materlak, right into the meat of the thigh.
Materlak blocks a jab.
Jab, jab by Materlak - just one landing.
Materlak doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Michal Materlak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matteo Bottura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#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!
Bottura throws a sloppy body shot
and Materlak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bottura lands a lovely overhand right.
Bottura doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bottura misses with a body shot.
Bottura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Materlak.
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Materlak.
Bottura scores with a jab. Materlak acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bottura connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Materlak's hands.
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Materlak.
Materlak throws a leg kick but Bottura sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bottura throws out a counter right but Materlak avoids it with no problem.
Materlak looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Materlak moves away from the strike by Bottura.
Good work by Bottura as he checks the leg kick.
Materlak throws a leg kick
and Bottura counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Bottura stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Materlak.
Bottura throws a body punch but Materlak moves out of range.
Bottura lunges at Materlak with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Materlak's hand.
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Materlak.
Bottura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bottura throws out a loose jab but Materlak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Materlak tries a low kick but Bottura avoids it.
Materlak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Materlak missing with a left hand there. Bottura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Materlak is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bottura throws a jab but it's blocked by Materlak.
Materlak half committed to a counter leg kick.
Materlak tries to clinch but Bottura is having none of it.
Bottura throws a jab when Materlak was well out of range.#CL#
Materlak drives through and clinches with Bottura against the cage.
Materlak scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Materlak throws a punch but it's blocked by Bottura.
A shot in the inside from Materlak.
Materlak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Materlak fails to land.
Materlak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Materlak misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Materlak tries to work over Bottura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bottura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Materlak fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Materlak is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bottura to keep the fight standing.
Materlak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Materlak fails to 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 Michal Materlak.
I think Bottura 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 48:48
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Matteo Bottura!
Matteo Bottura is the new welterweight champion!

Event: MMATycoon 1 Year <3
Date: Oct 16, 2021

#R1#
Montgomery throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Montgomery gets tackled into the cage by Materlak. Materlak maintains the clinch.
Montgomery blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Montgomery goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Materlak.
Materlak misses with the head strike.
Materlak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Montgomery backwards.
Materlak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Montgomery is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Materlak is defending well.
A short body shot lands from Materlak as the two fighters clinch.
Materlak lands a hook that snaps the head of Montgomery backwards.
A right hand to the body from Materlak.
Montgomery looks winded!
Nice body punch from Materlak - that landed with a thud.
Materlak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Materlak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Materlak.
Still in the clinch, Materlak scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#Montgomery is rocked!
A short right from Materlak.
Montgomery is still on wobbly legs! Can Materlak finish him?
Materlak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Materlak dips a shoulder and cracks Montgomery with a mighty uppercut! Montgomery falls back against the cage and Materlak unloads with a barrage of strikes! Montgomery is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Materlak screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michal Materlak!
Michal Materlak retains his welterweight title!
Michal Materlak decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TWGC 35 (185lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021

175 cm
21 yrs
172 lbs

178 cm
27 yrs
162 lbs

Materlak

Kona

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Michal Materlak! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Kai Kona!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Ben Watson and Bruno Hogan.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kona shoots in for a takedown but Materlak shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Kona closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Materlak (0) vs (2) Kona
Materlak is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kona in particular looking to stall.
Materlak is looking for a sweep. Kona is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Kona is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kona is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Materlak (0) vs (5) Kona#T1#
Kona tries to control but Materlak wriggling away.
Kona controlling from mount.
Materlak is squirming around, avoiding Kona's attempts to control the action.
Materlak wants to hold on but Kona pushes him away.
Materlak reaches up to try and control the position but Kona seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Materlak rolls and tries to escape and now Kona has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Materlak (0) vs (8) Kona#T2#
A lull in the action here.
Materlak's coaches at Cope's have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Kona is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Materlak defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Materlak is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kona gets his way! #SUB2#
Materlak defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kona's arms. #T3#
Kona has good solid back control here.
Kona controlling well, preventing Materlak from escaping the position. #SUB2#
Kona has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kona not allowing Materlak to control his hands.
Materlak is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kona. #T4#
I really don't envy Materlak right now. #SUB2#
Kona patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Materlak tries to roll but Kona sticks to his back. #SUB2#
Materlak defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kona's arms.
I really don't envy Materlak right now. #T5#
Materlak turns into Kona and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Materlak (2) vs (8) Kona
Kona looking to hit a scissor sweep but Materlak is one step ahead there.
Materlak's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kona looking to hit a scissor sweep but Materlak is one step ahead there. #T6#
Materlak controlling from the top position.
Materlak trying to control but Kona is working from the bottom.
Kona keeping full guard, as Materlak tries to pass.
Materlak sitting in guard here, content to control. #T7#
Kona is adopting a defensive guard.
Kona bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Materlak's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Materlak (2) vs (10) Kona
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Materlak bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kona's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Materlak (4) vs (10) Kona
Kona is trying to control the position but Materlak postures up.
Kona pulls Materlak in to control the position.
Kona looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8#
Materlak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kona swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Materlak trying to control the position from guard on top but Kona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kona tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Materlak trying to control but Kona is working from the bottom.
Materlak sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kona is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9#
Kona is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Materlak wants to pass the guard but Kona is keeping the position.
Kona is controlling Materlak's posture.
Kona looking to hit a scissor sweep but Materlak is one step ahead there.
Materlak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kona is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Kona is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Materlak (4) vs (12) Kona
Kona tries to pass the half guard into mount. Materlak knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kona in particular looking to stall.
Materlak is positioning himself well to prevent Kona advancing to mount.
Materlak trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kona manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Materlak (4) vs (15) Kona#T11#
Kona wants to control the pace but Materlak is squirming around nicely.
Kona wants to take Materlak's back here but Materlak is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Kona trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Materlak is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kona controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Materlak slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Materlak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kona is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Materlak doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kona.
Materlak is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Kona wants to pass to mount but Materlak is defending the position.
Kona is looking to take a break and control but Materlak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kona uses his free foot to push down on Materlak's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Materlak.
Score +3 for passing guard: Materlak (4) vs (18) Kona
Kona can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Materlak is looking to escape. #T14#
Kona moves to the back position.
Score +3 for taking back: Materlak (4) vs (21) Kona
Kona is trying to stick to Materlak's back but Materlak is turning into Kona. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kona's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Materlak.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Materlak (6) vs (21) Kona
Materlak trying to control the position from guard on top but Kona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kona wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kona wins on points by 21 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Kai Kona thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SSSD 30: Kirin vs Nwaoge
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
Tovington scores with a hook to the body. Materlak takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Materlak's corner calls for a 1-2. Materlak obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Materlak instigates a clinch.
Materlak throws a head punch that misses.
Tovington blocking some punches.
Materlak lands a right hand.
Materlak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tovington backwards.
Still in the clinch, Materlak scores with a nice short uppercut.
Materlak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tovington backwards.
Tovington is trying to push Materlak away but Materlak has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Materlak lands with a right to the head.
Materlak swings wildly with an uppercut but Tovington uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Materlak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Materlak lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Materlak fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Materlak. #T1#
Materlak lands a shoulder strike.
Tovington takes a shot to the head.
Tovington blocks an uppercut.
We've been informed that Materlak 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.
Materlak throws a punch but it's blocked by Tovington.
Materlak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Materlak pushes Tovington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Materlak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Materlak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tovington wants to get back to striking at distance but Materlak won't allow it.
Materlak drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tovington gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Materlak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Materlak.
Materlak gets through Tovington's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tovington tries for a takedown. No joy.
Materlak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Materlak scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Materlak.
A head punch on the inside from Materlak fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Materlak.
Materlak misses with some punches.
Materlak has Tovington pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tovington manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Materlak lands a right hand.
Materlak tries a body shot but Tovington blocks it.
Materlak throws a punch but it's blocked by Tovington.
Tovington wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Materlak fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Materlak fails to land. #T3#
Materlak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tovington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Materlak lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tovington backwards.
Tovington is pressed up against the cage. Materlak has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tovington down to the mat. Tovington avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tolby Tovington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Materlak.
Tovington throws a series of punches but Materlak moves out of range.
Materlak bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tovington throws a good cross that connects.
Tovington misses with a series of wild punches.
Materlak connects with a crisp jab.
Tovington rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Materlak counters with a low kick, right behind Tovington 's knee.
Tovington with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Materlak to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Materlak cracks Tovington with an open hand slap.
Tovington throws the left hand but Materlak avoids the punch easily.
Tovington has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tovington there as he acknowledges the shot.
Materlak tests Tovington's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Tovington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Materlak misses.#CL2#
Materlak gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Materlak working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Materlak.
Materlak pushes Tovington back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Materlak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Materlak lands a hook that snaps the head of Tovington backwards.
Materlak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Materlak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Materlak.
Tovington takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2#
Materlak tightens his grip and picks Tovington up, before dumping him to the ground. Tovington manages to land in guard.
Materlak is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tovington wants to improve his position but instead Materlak has moved into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Materlak dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Materlak jabs Tovington right on the nose. Tovington blinks but takes it well.
Tovington falls off balance throwing a combination
and Materlak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good exchange - Materlak coming out on top.
Materlak lands a right hook to the body.
Materlak lands with a good body shot.
Tovington takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Materlak moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC2#Tovington is rocked!
Materlak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Materlak instigates a clinch.
Oh Tovington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Materlak lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Materlak unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Tovington! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Materlak is unloading with more strikes now! Tovington drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michal Materlak!
Michal Materlak is the new welterweight champion!
Michal Materlak decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

Event: SSSD 21: Kirin vs Golara
Date: Jun 05, 2021

#R1#
Materlak throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aspirin on the side of the head.
Materlak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Materlak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aspirin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good shot there by Materlak.
Aspirin looks for a takedown but Materlak sprawls well.
Materlak lands with a straight right. Aspirin didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aspirin drops his hands momentarily and Materlak takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Aspirin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Materlak tests Aspirin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as Materlak lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aspirin doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Materlak scores with a nice head shot.
Materlak lands a nice hook to Aspirin's body. Aspirin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Aspirin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Materlak 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.
Aspirin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Materlak finds it's way round the side to connect with Aspirin's head.
Materlak throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aspirin tries to move into range but Materlak moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Michal Materlak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aspirin shoots and misses
and Materlak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Materlak cracks Aspirin with an open hand slap.
Aspirin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aspirin dives in for a single leg takedown but Materlak sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Aspirin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Materlak.
Materlak is trying to drag Aspirin to the mat but Aspirin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice left hand lands by Materlak. #T2#
A hook to the body from Materlak.
A nice left hand lands by Materlak.
Aspirin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Materlak is keeping busy.
Materlak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
I was talking to Aspirin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Materlak lands a nice uppercut.
Materlak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Materlak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Materlak lands a body shot.
Materlak scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aspirin is looking to control Materlak's arms but Materlak gets an underhook and turns him. Now Aspirin has his back to the cage.
Materlak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Materlak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aspirin takes a shot to the head.
Materlak lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Materlak.
Materlak wants a takedown.
Aspirin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T3#
Materlak lands with a left to the head.
Materlak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aspirins head.
Materlak scores with a shot to the side of Aspirin's head. #BC2#
Materlak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Materlak keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Aspirin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Aspirin fails with a takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Materlak there.
Aspirin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Materlak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Materlak scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Materlak throws a leg kick which misses Aspirin's front leg but catches the back leg as Aspirin tries to avoid it.
Aspirin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Materlak feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Aspirins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Aspirin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Michal Materlak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Materlak lands a jab.
Aspirin shoots and misses
and Materlak counters with a nice uppercut.
Aspirin takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
Materlak closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Materlak scores with a shot to the side of Aspirin's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aspirin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Materlak has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aspirin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short left from Materlak.
Materlak lands with a left to the head.
Aspirin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Materlak lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Materlak dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Aspirin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Materlak swivels and escapes.
Materlak scores with a kick to the midsection.
Aspirin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Aspirin takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
Materlak clinches.
Materlak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Materlak.
Materlak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Materlak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Materlak lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Materlak scores with a leg kick.
Materlak connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Materlak.
Materlak dips to his left and cracks Aspirin with an uppercut!
Materlak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aspirin's sensitive parts. #T1#
Materlak takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab by Materlak.
Materlak lands with a right hand.
Donk. Materlak catches Aspirin right on the button with a cross.#ROC2#Aspirin is rocked!
Materlak fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aspirin on the side of the head.
Oh Aspirin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Materlak.
Materlak connects with a leg kick.
Aspirin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Materlak sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aspirin somewhat.
Decent striking displayed by Materlak there.
Materlak cracks Aspirin on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Aspirin falls backwards against the cage. Materlak follows up with more strikes that drop Aspirin to his knees. Materlak keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Aspirin! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michal Materlak!
Michal Materlak got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
Ben Aspirin was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry World :('.

Event: SSSD 17: Nwaoge vs Vurris 4
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
Licker with a poor takedown
and Materlak counters with a straight right hand.
Materlak slaps away a takedown attempt from Licker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Licker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Licker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Materlak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Licker.
Licker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Licker gets a double leg takedown into Materlak's guard.
Licker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Materlak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Licker stops Materlak from standing up.
Materlak lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Licker is looking for a triangle but Materlak pushes his legs off easily.
Licker wants to sweep here but Materlak controlling him for the moment.
Materlak sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Licker trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Licker throws his legs up looking for a submission but Materlak uses it to pass to side control.
Licker tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Materlak is trying to get an arm triangle but Licker is defending well.
Licker is letting Materlak control him for a moment. #T2#
Materlak working away.
Materlak controls the position. #SUB#
Materlak is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Licker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Materlak working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Materlak in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Licker is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michal Materlak!
During a confident post fight interview, Michal Materlak thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SSSD 14: Kirin vs Struve
Date: Apr 17, 2021

#R1#
A leg kick checked by Materlak.
Hogan throws a head kick that misses.
Materlak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Materlak checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hogan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Materlak. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Materlak scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hogan is trying to force a seperation but Materlak has the dominant position.#BC2#
Materlak breaks the clinch.
Materlak scores with a jab to the body.
Hogan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Materlak throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Materlak scores with a jab. Hogan acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Materlak has managed to clinch.
Hogan working hard to break the clinch.
Hogan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Hogan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Materlak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Materlak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Materlak lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Materlak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hogan tries to bum rush Materlak with a series of wild strikes but Materlak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Materlak fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Materlak blocks the body kick.
Hogan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice cross by Materlak.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hogan 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 Materlak has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Materlak and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Materlak looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Materlak lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hogan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Materlak scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hogan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Materlak connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hogan scrambles back to his feet.
Materlak darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Materlak scores with a body shot.
Materlak connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good exchange - Materlak coming out on top.#T2##CL2#
Materlak closes the distance and pushes Hogan back into the cage.
Materlak pushes Hogan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Materlak is working Hogan over against the cage.#BC2#
Materlak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Materlak connects with a jab.
Materlak moves into range and connects with a jab.
Materlak stuns Hogan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Materlak. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Materlak.
Materlak scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Materlak connects with a solid leg kick.
Hogan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Materlak has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Materlak lands a leg kick that knocks Hogan off balance momentarily.
Hogan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hogan misses with a low kick.
Hogan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Materlak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Materlak scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Good shot there by Materlak.
Materlak with a jab.
Materlak scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hogan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hogan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Materlak lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Materlak thuds his right hand into Hogan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hogan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hogan tries to move into range but Materlak moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hogan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Materlak connects with a single shot there.
Hogan tries to land a leg kick but Materlak saw it coming and moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Materlak! But no joy.
Hogan takes one to the chin there.
Hogan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Materlak tries to avoid it but Hogan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Materlak to the ground. Materlak escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Materlak scores with a decent looking hook.
Hogan moves forwards but Materlak connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
Hogan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Materlak pinned against the cage. Materlak gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No joy there for Hogan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A low kick lands for Materlak.
Good shot there by Materlak.
Materlak lands with a right hand.
Hogan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Materlak instigates a clinch.
Materlak lands an uppercut.
Hogan has had enough of the clinch but Materlak keeps him there for the moment.
Materlak lands with a right to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right hook to the body lands for Materlak.
Hogan is breathing heavily.
Hogan can't break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Materlak.
Materlak scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Materlak dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Materlak jabs at Hogan's body.
Materlak lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Materlak lands a really nice looking cross but Hogan seems unphased.
Hogan throws a leg kick but Materlak moved away.
Joe Hogan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hogan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hogan throws an overhand right that lands on Materlak's shoulder, as Materlak tries to avoid the shot.
Materlak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hogan at a distance.
Materlak lands with a good body shot.
Hogan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Materlak can pounce on him.
Materlak lands with an overhand left.
Hogan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Michal Materlak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hogan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Materlak.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Materlak ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hogan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hogan misses with the combination.
Materlak connects with a looping right hand.
Hogan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Materlak.
Materlak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Materlak scores with a nice head shot.
Materlak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A good leg kick by Materlak.
Materlak thuds his right hand into Hogan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hogan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL2#
Materlak clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Materlak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Materlak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Materlak scores with a shot to the side of Hogan's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Materlak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hogan backwards.
Materlak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Hogan is rocked!
Materlak gets through Hogan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Hogan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Materlak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hogans head.
A nice left hand lands by Materlak.
Materlak scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Materlak. #T2#
Materlak keeps control of Hogan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hogan wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Materlak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Materlak lands with a straight right. Hogan didn't see that one coming.
Hogan gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Materlak gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Hogan is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michal Materlak!
Michal Materlak made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: Simple Battery 4
Date: Dec 30, 2020

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Materlak missing with a left hand there. Khalidovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalidovic is looking to clinch but Materlak is avoiding it.
Materlak appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Khalidovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Materlak tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Khalidovic is looking to score with low kicks.
Khalidovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Khalidovic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Materlak looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Materlak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Materlak wants to control but Khalidovic postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Materlak is not content to let Khalidovic control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Materlak can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Materlak is looking for a sweep.
Khalidovic is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Materlak's shoulder. That is not cool.
Khalidovic wants to control but Materlak is keeping him busy.
Materlak is trying to control Khalidovic's posture but Khalidovic avoids it.
Materlak is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Materlak is trying to control Khalidovic's posture but Khalidovic avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mamed Khalidovic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Khalidovic 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 10:9
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 10:9
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamed Khalidovic!
Mamed Khalidovic gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: CW MMA: Tourney Test Event 2
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#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.
Nice shot by Khalidovic.
Materlak gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Materlak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Materlak misses with a jab to the body
and Khalidovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Materlak throws a sloppy head kick and Khalidovic moves out of range easily.
Khalidovic lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalidovic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Materlak throws a hook but Khalidovic blocks it.#T1#
Materlak is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Khalidovic. That snapped Materlak's head back.
Khalidovic defending well as Materlak loads up on a big left hand.
Khalidovic only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Khalidovic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Materlak walks into a left hand.
Materlak throws a body kick that misses
and Khalidovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Materlak fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Khalidovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mamed Khalidovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Khalidovic lands with an overhand left.
Materlak with a lazy takedown attempt
and Khalidovic counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michal Materlak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khalidovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Khalidovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Materlak fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Materlak looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Khalidovic throws out a counter right but Materlak avoids it with no problem.
Materlak throws a poor cross that misses
and Khalidovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khalidovic 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.
Materlak checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A jab from Materlak misses.
Khalidovic looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Materlak gets the takedown into side control. #T4#
Khalidovic is looking to regain half guard here but Materlak keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Khalidovic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Materlak is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Khalidovic's shoulder. That is not cool.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Materlak tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mamed Khalidovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Khalidovic 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 9:10
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 9:10
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamed Khalidovic!
Mamed Khalidovic made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.

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