Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DC 139: Gambini v Pope
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
McDermott avoids the body shot from Kyrylo.
A head kick misses from McDermott.
Kyrylo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#It looks like Jerome Kyrylo has been cut.#CL2#
McDermott has managed to clinch.
McDermott has Kyrylo pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kyrylo.
A short left from McDermott.
The referee calls for McDermott to work. #BC#
Kyrylo breaks the clinch. #CL2#
McDermott has closed the distance and engaged Kyrylo in a clinch.
McDermott pushes Kyrylo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kyrylo avoiding damage as McDermott throws knees to the body.
McDermott lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kyrylo tries to work over McDermott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
McDermott breaks from the clinch.
McDermott throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Kyrylo counters with a crisp right hand that drops McDermott! Kyrylo lets McDermott back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Eddie McDermott has been cut.#T1#
Kyrylo misses with a body shot.
McDermott loads up on a big right hand but Kyrylo slips the punch.
Kyrylo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
McDermott moves into the clinch.
Kyrylo scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kyrylo.
McDermott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kyrylo lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kyrylo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDermott.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Kyrylo manages to break the clinch.
Kyrylo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDermott.#TD2#
McDermott is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kyrylo's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDermott trying to pass the guard but Kyrylo defending well.
McDermott missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2##SUB2#
McDermott is working for a submission of some sort. #ES#
Kyrylo kicks McDermott off and gets back to his feet.
McDermott misses with a hook
and Kyrylo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDermott misses with a hook #KD#
and Kyrylo counters with a crisp right hand that drops McDermott! Kyrylo lets McDermott back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#McDermott is rocked!
Kyrylo is stalking McDermott. McDermott circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Kyrylo, and it's lights out! McDermott really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jerome Kyrylo!
During a confident post fight interview, Jerome Kyrylo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DC 133:Beard v Young
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
McDermott shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McDermott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A low kick from McDermott misses
enabling Atkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Atkins is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheers as McDermott lands an impressive looking overhand right. Atkins doesn't seem phased though.
Atkins thumps McDermott with a low kick.#CL#
Atkins takes the fight into the clinch.
McDermott misses with the head strike.
McDermott lands an uppercut.
Atkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McDermott.
McDermott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDermott pushes Atkins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Atkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Atkins pushes McDermott back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDermott.
McDermott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDermott tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC#
Atkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL#
Atkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McDermott, pushing him back against the cage.
Atkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McDermott looks winded!#BC#
Atkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDermott has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Atkins.#CL#
Atkins takes the fight into the clinch.
McDermott working aggressively here.
Atkins lands an uppercut.
A short right from Atkins.
The referee calls for Atkins to work.
Atkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McDermott is trying to break the clinch but Atkins has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Atkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Atkins prevents a body shot from McDermott.
McDermott tries a knee to the head but Atkins blocks it.
Atkins cracks McDermott with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Come on Atkins - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McDermott looking to stall. #T2#
Good body shot from Atkins.
A shot in the inside from Atkins.
A short left from Atkins.
Atkins lands with a right to the head. #ROC#McDermott is rocked!
Atkins is stalling here.
McDermott is still on wobbly legs! Can Atkins finish him?
A right hook to the body lands for Atkins.
Atkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDermott backwards.
A short uppercut from Atkins.
The referee calls for Atkins to work.
McDermott seems to have recovered his senses.
Atkins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Atkins taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Atkins.
Atkins lands a shoulder strike.
Atkins dips a shoulder and cracks McDermott with a mighty uppercut! McDermott falls back against the cage and Atkins unloads with a barrage of strikes! McDermott 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 - Atkins screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adrian Atkins!
Adrian Atkins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DC 129: Vinge v Karjarlainen
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1#
McDermott throws an overhand right that lands on Bacia's shoulder, as Bacia tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Bacia was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McDermott jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bacia defending well as McDermott loads up on a big left hand.
That kick from Bacia tenderised McDermott's leg. McDermott is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice jab there from McDermott. #CUT2#It looks like Mabuz Bacia has been cut.
McDermott missing with a left hand there. Bacia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Bacia tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDermott throws a head kick that misses.
Bacia 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.
McDermott rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Bacia counters with a crisp right hand that drops McDermott! Bacia lets McDermott back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Eddie McDermott has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDermott shoots in for a takedown but Bacia shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bacia is looking for a counter combo.
Bacia throws a front kick aimed at McDermott's knee but McDermott avoids it well.
McDermott rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bacia counters with a huge right that knocks McDermott out cold! Bacia is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mabuz Bacia!
A relieved looking Mabuz Bacia thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DC 120 NYE 2
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Blazkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDermott.
Blazkov moves into range and connects with a jab.
McDermott misses with a left hand
and Blazkov counters with a thumping low kick.
Blazkov throws a leg kick but McDermott moved away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Blazkov.
McDermott slips a jab from Blazkov.
It looked like McDermott wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
McDermott is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Blazkov's half guard.
Blazkov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McDermott.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McDermott connects with a nice short shot to Blazkov's temple.
McDermott is looking to take a break and control but Blazkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDermott not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McDermott throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McDermott throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
McDermott sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blazkov defending well though.
McDermott not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McDermott not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
McDermott is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McDermott looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blazkov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McDermott sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blazkov defending well though.
McDermott wants to control but Blazkov is keeping him busy.
Blazkov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McDermott. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McDermott is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Blazkov reverses the position - he's now on top in McDermott's guard. #SUB#
McDermott throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
McDermott working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
McDermott is looking for a triangle but Blazkov pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
McDermott escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blazkov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McDermott is trying to keep Blazkov in close. #T3##SUB#
McDermott looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
McDermott has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blazkov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blazkov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McDermott can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
McDermott is looking to reverse the position.
McDermott is trying to control Blazkov's posture but Blazkov avoids it.
McDermott gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blazkov blocks the strikes from McDermott.
McDermott moves into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Eddie McDermott will probably get the nod.
That's time! McDermott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A head kick misses from McDermott.
A punch combination from Blazkov misses.
We've been told by McDermott's head coaches at Wolfpack Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McDermott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blazkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McDermott shoots in looking for a takedown but Blazkov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McDermott's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A punch combination from Blazkov misses.
McDermott fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blazkov throws a lazy uppercut
and McDermott counters with a stiff right hand.
McDermott slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A head kick misses from McDermott. #CL#
McDermott forces Blazkov back against the cage and clinches.
McDermott throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blazkov blocks it with crossed arms.
McDermott stalling the fight.
Blazkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blazkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blazkov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McDermott tries a body shot but Blazkov blocks it.
McDermott trying to stall but Blazkov improves his position.
McDermott prevents a body shot from Blazkov. #T1#
McDermott lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blazkov backwards.
Blazkov misses with the head strike.
Blazkov takes a shot to the head.
McDermott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDermott lands with a right to the head.
Blazkov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McDermott lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blazkov backwards. #BC#
McDermott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blazkov tries to land a body kick
and Blazkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blazkov lands a jab.#KD#
McDermott bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Blazkov! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #CUT#It looks like Ulysses Blazkov has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blazkov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McDermott trying to control but Blazkov is working from the bottom.
McDermott has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McDermott controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
McDermott throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McDermott postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McDermott connects with a couple of short punches.
McDermott trying to control but Blazkov is working from the bottom.
McDermott controlling from the top position. #SUB#
McDermott drops back looking for a leg! Blazkov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blazkov manages to kick McDermott off! McDermott jumps back into Blazkov's guard. #T3#
McDermott scoring with punches to the head and body.
McDermott postures up and lands a big shot to Blazkov's brow.
McDermott loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blazkov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eddie McDermott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McDermott trying to control but Blazkov is working from the bottom.
McDermott content to stall in guard here.
McDermott lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Blazkov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McDermott with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McDermott's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Blazkov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McDermott lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Blazkov is breathing heavily.#SU#
McDermott decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
An inside leg kick from Blazkov misses. #TD#
McDermott closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McDermott cracks Blazkov with a big elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDermott is looking to take a break and control but Blazkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDermott is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Blazkov 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.

Eddie McDermott dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ulysses Blazkov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Blazkov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blazkov wants it to stay on the feet.
McDermott connects with a nice looking jab.
McDermott jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
McDermott closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McDermott missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blazkov wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
McDermott in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Blazkov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from McDermott!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eddie McDermott!
Eddie McDermott decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Ulysses Blazkov spoke after the fight, saying 'I think I'm cute. I know I'm sexy. I got the looks. That drives the girls wild. I got the moves. That really move them. I send chills. Up and down their spine. I'm just a sexy boy. (sexy boy) I'm not your boy toy. (boy toy) I'm just a sexy boy. (sexy boy) I'm not your boy toy. (boy toy)'.

Event: DC 114: Sitsongrit v Battleby
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1##TD2#
McDermott shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Blazkov's guard.
McDermott postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McDermott postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blazkov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blazkov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McDermott on the ground.
Blazkov 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.
McDermott is looking to work some ground and pound but Blazkov has wrist control.
McDermott working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McDermott is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Blazkov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDermott postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDermott working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McDermott throws a big elbow that misses.
McDermott loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McDermott lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
McDermott trying to control the position from guard on top but Blazkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blazkov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Blazkov tries to get out of the position.
McDermott passes into half guard.
Blazkov is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
McDermott is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Blazkov blocking the ground and pound attempt from McDermott.
McDermott missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Blazkov is defending against the submission attempts here by McDermott. #SUB2#
McDermott seems to be looking for submissions.
McDermott has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Blazkov is refusing to be controlled, as McDermott sits in half guard.
Blazkov is trying to maintain the position but McDermott is very close to passing his half guard.
McDermott trying to control from half guard but Blazkov is working away.
McDermott looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blazkov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McDermott is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McDermott thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
McDermott is looking for a kimura here. #T3#
McDermott thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blazkov's head.
McDermott throwing shots but Blazkov is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
McDermott wants to work for an arm triangle but Blazkov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McDermott lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McDermott sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blazkov defending well though.
McDermott not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
McDermott tries to pass to full mount but Blazkov defends it. #SUB2#
McDermott is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blazkov is just riding it out for now. McDermott eventually gives up the hold.
Blazkov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDermott seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blazkov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McDermott with the ground and pound but Blazkov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
McDermott working some strikes from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie McDermott dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Blazkov misses with a hook.
McDermott keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Blazkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice cross by McDermott.#CUT2#It looks like Ulysses Blazkov has been cut.
Blazkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDermott manages to avoid it.
McDermott digs a good body shot into Blazkov's ribs.
McDermott cracks Blazkov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McDermott displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blazkov throws out the jab.
Blazkov ducks under a wild hook from McDermott.#KD2#
McDermott waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Blazkov. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Blazkov to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDermott loads up on a big left hand. Blazkov felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - McDermott looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Blazkov can't hide his disappointment, as McDermott celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie McDermott!
A relieved looking Eddie McDermott thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Ulysses Blazkov was interviewed post fight and said 'I think I'm cute. I know I'm sexy. I got the looks. That drives the girls wild. I got the moves. That really move them. I send chills. Up and down their spine. I'm just a sexy boy. (sexy boy) I'm not your boy toy. (boy toy) I'm just a sexy boy. (sexy boy) I'm not your boy toy. (boy toy)'.

Event: DC 102: Farman v McVicker
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1#
McDermott works the jab nicely.#CUT2#It looks like Uncle Abner has been cut.
McDermott lands with a right hand.
McDermott lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#KD2#
McDermott bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Abner! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC2#Abner is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDermott pushing down on Abner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
McDermott is trying to work for a kimura but Abner is defending well.
Abner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Abner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McDermott on the ground.
McDermott wants to take a breather but Abner is having none of it.
Abner tries to kick McDermott off but McDermott keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McDermott sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Abner defending well though.
Abner trying to control from the bottom.
Abner's coaches at Beating a Dead Horse to Death Again 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.
McDermott seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Abner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McDermott scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
McDermott keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Abner wants to control but McDermott is keeping busy.
McDermott throwing shots but Abner is blocking nicely. #SU2#
McDermott escapes and gets back to his feet.
A left lands for Abner.
McDermott misses with a looping left.
Abner on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#Uncle Abner's cut is getting worse.#TD2#
McDermott scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McDermott not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Abner blocking the ground and pound attempt from McDermott.
McDermott landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ES#
Abner manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDermott misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Abner takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T2#
McDermott lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Abner takes a swing at McDermott's ribcage but misses.
Abner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDermott.
Abner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McDermott.
Abner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abner throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McDermott looks winded!
McDermott doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Abner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Abner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDermott avoids the head kick by Abner.
McDermott throws out a counter right but Abner avoids it with no problem.
McDermott throws a head kick that misses
and Abner counters with a nice body kick.
McDermott looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McDermott doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Uncle Abner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
McDermott takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Abner throws a head kick but McDermott moves out of range.
McDermott with the counter takedown but Abner avoids it easily.
Abner lands a nice leg kick that just misses McDermott's sensitive parts.
Abner connects with a jab.
McDermott stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Abner.
Abner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDermott 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.
Abner thuds his shin into the meat of McDermott's side.
Abner works McDermott's body with a nice hook.
Abner swinging wildly here.
Abner lands with a cross.
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!#KD#
Abner cracks McDermott with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! McDermott looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Abner finish him? #ROC#McDermott is rocked!#T4#
McDermott misses with a hook.
Abner misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Abner does no damage.
McDermott pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abner throws a series of punches but McDermott moves out of range.
McDermott might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#KD#
Abner lands a big head kick that sends McDermott tumbling to the mat! Abner takes a step backwards and waves McDermott back to his feet - he wants the finish!
McDermott is still on wobbly legs! Can Abner finish him?#CUT#It looks like Eddie McDermott has been cut.
Abner lands a nice leg kick that just misses McDermott's sensitive parts.
Abner lunges in with a left hook that violently twists McDermott head around and knocks him out cold! Abner hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Uncle Abner!
Uncle Abner gave a mention to Glomco Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: DC 95: Bable v Savisto
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
Vega connects with a solid leg kick.
Vega swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McDermott throws a hook but Vega blocks it.
A big right from McDermott misses.
McDermott misses with a lunging right hand
and Vega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vega checks a low kick from McDermott.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vega.
Vega on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McDermott misses with a straight left.
Vega ducks under a wild hook from McDermott.
McDermott sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Vega fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDermott moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A head kick misses from McDermott.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McDermott misses with a left hand
and Vega counters with a nice low kick that buckles McDermott's knee momentarily.#T1#
McDermott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDermott moves away.
Vega buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vega lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McDermott swings widly with a right hand
and Vega counters with a stiff right hand.
Vega lands with a good body shot.
McDermott ducks right into an uppercut from Vega.
McDermott on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vega. Vega obviously looking to wear him down.
Vega misses with a body shot
letting McDermott counter with a right hand.
Vega is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McDermott misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vega.
McDermott throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Vega throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McDermott throws a sloppy head kick and Vega moves out of range easily.
McDermott rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vega counters with an outside leg kick.
McDermott throws the left hand but Vega avoids the punch easily.
McDermott misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vega bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McDermott's head.
Vega buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vega has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
McDermott explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The fighters circling - Vega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vega throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDermott.
Vega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDermott fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vega fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
McDermott throws the left hand but Vega avoids the punch easily.
Vega gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and McDermott counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McDermott.
McDermott throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vega works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McDermott trying to control but Vega is working from the bottom.
McDermott postures up and lands a big shot to Vega's brow.
McDermott postures up and lands a big shot to Vega's brow.
McDermott landing with the ground and pound.
McDermott with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
McDermott drops back looking for a leg! Vega is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vega manages to kick McDermott off! McDermott jumps back into Vega's guard.
Vega looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDermott is one step ahead there. #T4#
McDermott is looking to advance position but Vega has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDermott is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Vega trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vega controlling from mount.
Vega trying to control but McDermott is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keaton Vega dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Vega thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McDermott if he has to take too many more of those.
McDermott throws out a loose jab but Vega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vega lands a glancing blow to the side of McDermott's head.
McDermott listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McDermott takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McDermott takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vega throws a leg kick but McDermott moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - McDermott coming out on top.
Vega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDermott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vega moves away from the strike by McDermott.
McDermott takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vega connects with a right hand. McDermott shakes it off.#T1#
Some wild striking there from McDermott.
Vega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDermott misses with a hook. Vega ducked under it nicely.
McDermott rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Vega counter with a right hand.
McDermott scores with a nice right hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vega.
Vega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDermott was well out of range. Poor timing from Vega.
Vega misses with a looping left.
McDermott has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vega.
McDermott throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vega counters with a right hand to the body.
McDermott connects with a nice looking jab.
Vega has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vega there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
McDermott takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDermott misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from McDermott.
McDermott swings widly with a right hand
and Vega counters with a nice uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by McDermott as he connects with a hook.
McDermott missing with a left hand there. Vega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vega was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Vega throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Vega finds it's way through McDermott's defenses.
Jab, jab by Vega - just one landing.
Some wild striking there from Vega.
Vega attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McDermott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vega. #T3#
A cross from McDermott lands.
McDermott throws a head kick but Vega moves out of range.
Vega thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDermott feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McDermott lands with a right hand.
Good work by McDermott as he checks the leg kick.
We've been told by McDermott's head coaches at The Scrap Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Keaton Vega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vega moves into range and connects with a jab.
McDermott throws an overhand right that lands on Vega's shoulder, as Vega tries to avoid the shot.
McDermott moves away from the strike by Vega.
McDermott pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vega is out of range and McDermott settles back down.
McDermott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vega throws a leg kick
letting McDermott counter with a right hand.
McDermott on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McDermott is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
McDermott throws a lazy uppercut
and Vega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDermott goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vega throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A clash of legs there as Vega blocks the low kick.
A nice side step and Vega releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vega fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice body kick there by McDermott.
McDermott throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vega throws a poor cross that misses
and McDermott counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDermott avoids the head kick by Vega.
Vega gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling McDermott to counter with a crisp jab.
Vega pushes McDermott away with a front kick.
McDermott connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vega momentarily.
McDermott throws the left hand but Vega avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Keaton Vega will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Good shot there by Vega.
Vega connects with an inside leg kick.
Vega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vega moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McDermott takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McDermott thows a leg kick but Vega checks it
enabling Vega to counter with a crisp jab.
McDermott defending well as Vega loads up on a big left hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vega.
Vega scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDermott takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vega pivots, looking for a leg kick but McDermott is out of range and Vega settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from McDermott misses the target.
A low kick from Vega misses
enabling McDermott to counter with a crisp jab.
Vega throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
McDermott looks to land a right hand but Vega moved out of range.
McDermott fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vega.
McDermott connects with a single shot there.
McDermott misses with a lunging right hand
and Vega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vega looks to land a right hand but McDermott moved out of range.
Vega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDermott.
Vega looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
McDermott lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDermott misses with an uppercut.
McDermott throws a head kick but Vega moves out of range.
McDermott scores with a decent looking hook.
Vega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDermott misses with a left hand
and Vega counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
McDermott misses with a right hand
and Vega counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McDermott misses with an uppercut.
Vega swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McDermott.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vega scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McDermott throws an off balance right hand
and Vega counters with a solid body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDermott stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vega.
Vega scores with a kick to the midsection.
McDermott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vega.
McDermott lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDermott throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vega.
Vega connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
McDermott takes a swing at Vega's ribcage but misses.
McDermott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vega.
McDermott stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vega.
Vega throws a hook to the side of McDermott's head but McDermott sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDermott slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - McDermott throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Eddie McDermott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vega lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vega slips a jab from McDermott.
A head kick misses from McDermott.
Vega is trying to counter with his kicks.
Vega connects with a crisp jab.
McDermott looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vega scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vega takes one on the button.#T4#
McDermott throws a leg kick but Vega sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Vega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDermott throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vega lands with a straight right. McDermott didn't see that one coming.
Vega throws a sloppy head kick and McDermott moves out of range easily.
Keaton Vega is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vega throws out a loose jab but McDermott uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDermott throwing a counter right hand but Vega manages to avoid it.
McDermott misses with a hook
and Vega counters with a thumping low kick.
Vega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDermott.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vega.
McDermott pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDermott gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vega.
McDermott throws a leg kick that misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keaton Vega!
Our winner, Keaton Vega, 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: DC 89: Sitsongrit v Battleby
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1#
McDermott misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for McDermott.
McDermott connects with a nice looking jab.
Mansour gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McDermott falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mansour connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mansour.
Mansour throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from McDermott misses.
Mansour swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDermott lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mansour.
Mansour misses with a looping right.
McDermott catches Mansour with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mansour takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Mansour avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDermott lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mansour slips under a jab.
McDermott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from McDermott misses its intended target.
Mansour buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McDermott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mansour is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McDermott.
McDermott misses with an uppercut
and Mansour makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McDermott takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McDermott looks to throw the jab but Mansour is out of range.
Mansour feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McDermotts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McDermott misses with an uppercut. Mansour saw that one coming.
McDermott misses with a hook. Mansour ducked under it nicely. #T2#
McDermott looks to throw the jab but Mansour is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mansour. McDermott does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDermott looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mansour looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A leg kick checked by McDermott.
Mansour avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDermott ducks under a wild hook from Mansour.
Mansour throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mansour tries to close the distance and clinch but McDermott swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A lazy body kick from Mansour
and Mansour takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDermott takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McDermott throws a chopping leg kick but Mansour manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A left lands for Mansour.
McDermott misses with a hook
letting Mansour counter with a right hand. #T3#
McDermott misses with a head kick.
Mansour 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.
McDermott throws a jab but it's blocked by Mansour.
Mansour tries to clinch but McDermott is having none of it.
McDermott looks to land a right hand but Mansour moved out of range.
McDermott throws out a loose jab but Mansour uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDermott looks to land a left hand but Mansour moved out of range nicely.
McDermott throws the kick towards the body but Mansour avoids it.
McDermott scores with a jab to the jaw.
McDermott fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McDermott takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McDermott comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McDermott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Mansour throws a front kick that sends McDermott stumbling back into the cage.
McDermott looks winded!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mansour - that will leave a mark!
Mansour fails in his attempt to 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!#CL#
Mansour moves into the clinch.
McDermott prevents a body shot from Mansour.
Mansour lands with a short shot to the head.
McDermott with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McDermott has a couple of punches blocked by Mansour.
McDermott tries a knee to the head but Mansour blocks it.
Mansour scores with a shoulder strike.
Mansour cracks McDermott with a nice body shot.
Mansour pushes McDermott back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mansour scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mansour stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Mansour. #ROC#McDermott is rocked!#KD#
Mansour drops McDermott onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! McDermott is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seth Mansour dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mansour connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McDermott is still on wobbly legs! Can Mansour finish him?
McDermott throws a right hand that Mansour ducks under and follows up with a left that Mansour also avoids with ease.
McDermott seems to have recovered his senses.
Mansour throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mansour throws the kick towards the body but McDermott avoids it.
McDermott throws a right hand that misses
and Mansour counters with a big right hand! Oh McDermott is in trouble here! Mansour follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seth Mansour!
After winning the bout, Seth Mansour thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DC 77 Mfer vs Maeda
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
McDermott avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Atkins misses with a lunging right hand
and McDermott counters with a stiff right hand.
McDermott looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Atkins thuds his shin into the meat of McDermott's side.
Atkins is looking to chop away at McDermott's legs.
McDermott was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Atkins lands with a good body shot.
McDermott wants to land a leg kick but Atkins is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Atkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDermott throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Atkins on the side of the head.
Atkins catches McDermott with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good leg kick by McDermott.
Atkins 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.
McDermott misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick from Atkins misses.
McDermott looks to throw the jab but Atkins is out of range.
We've been told by McDermott's head coaches at The Scrap Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decent striking displayed by McDermott there.#T1#
Atkins tries to land a front kick but McDermott steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Atkins, as that shot connected.
Atkins throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McDermott throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Atkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Atkins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Atkins lands a right hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from McDermott.
Atkins appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McDermott misses with a hook.
Eddie McDermott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Atkins misses.
Atkins swings widly with a right hand
and McDermott cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDermott throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Atkins on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDermott swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2##KD2#
Atkins drops McDermott with a left and a right! Oh, McDermott is hurt - Atkins dives into side control looking to finish!
McDermott manages to get back to half guard.
Atkins perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Atkins tries to pass to full mount but McDermott defends it.
McDermott is looking for a sweep. Atkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Atkins trying to control from McDermott's half guard. McDermott has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Atkins trying to control but McDermott is working from the bottom. #SUB#
McDermott is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Atkins trying to control the position from guard on top but McDermott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkins preventing the sweep. #T3#
Atkins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Atkins throws a strike aimed at the side of McDermott's head but McDermott avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkins tries to advance position but instead McDermott slips a leg back in to half guard.
McDermott avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Atkins.
Atkins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDermott does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Atkins prevents McDermott from improving his position.
Atkins is thwarting McDermott's attempts to control the position.#ES#
McDermott kicks off Atkins and gets to his feet. #T4#
McDermott throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDermott swings widly with a right hand
and Atkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDermott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Atkins! But no joy.
McDermott misses with a straight left.
Atkins slips under a jab from McDermott.
Atkins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Atkins connects with a body shot that sends McDermott's belly button to the back.
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!
Atkins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McDermott on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Atkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Atkins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McDermott slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Atkins dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Atkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDermott paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice body kick there by Atkins.
Atkins misses with the combination.
Atkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McDermott throws a leg kick
letting Atkins counter with a right hand.
Atkins blocks a jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McDermott takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDermott misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Atkins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Atkins is working McDermott over against the cage.
Atkins being controlled against the cage.
Nice body punch from Atkins - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Atkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Atkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDermotts head.
Atkins is leaning against McDermott and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Atkins pushes off an throws an elbow but McDermott leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Atkins can't find room to land a body shot as McDermott controls the action.
A hook to the body from Atkins.
Nice body punch from Atkins.
A right handed body shot lands from Atkins.
Atkins lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from Atkins.
Atkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Atkins lands an uppercut.
Atkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Atkins.
Atkins scores with a shot to the side of McDermott's head.
Atkins digs a right hand into McDermott's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McDermott's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDermott takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Atkins lands a shot to the body.
Atkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Atkins is struggling to control the position.
Atkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Atkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Atkins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Atkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Atkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDermott backwards.
Atkins scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#McDermott is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Atkins.
Oh McDermott is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice right hand lands inside from Atkins.
Good body shot from Atkins.
Atkins lands with a light punch inside.
Atkins creates a little bit of space and unloads with a massive uppercut! McDermott drops to the mat, out cold! Wow, that was brutal! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adrian Atkins!
Our winner, Adrian Atkins, 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: DC 67 Bradley vs Dye
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
McDermott missing with a left hand there. MacMillan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDermott stuffs the takedown attempt from MacMillan. MacMillan gets slowly back to his feet.
MacMillan looks for a takedown but McDermott sprawls well.
MacMillan dives in and grabs McDermott's left leg, looking for a takedown. McDermott pushes down on MacMillan's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan MacMillan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDermott tries a head kick but it misses.
MacMillan misses with a takedown attempt
and McDermott cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacMillan with a poor takedown
and McDermott cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDermott has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
McDermott slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacMillan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck with that takedown attempt from MacMillan.
MacMillan walks into a straight right hand from McDermott.#T1#
McDermott throws a jab when MacMillan was well out of range.
McDermott lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
MacMillan shoots in but McDermott avoids the takedown attempt easily.
MacMillan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDermott.#TD#
MacMillan drives through with a takedown into McDermott's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

McDermott is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
McDermott lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from McDermott.
McDermott lands with a short shot to the head.
MacMillan drops down looking for an ankle pick but McDermott pulls his leg out and moves away.
McDermott stuffs the takedown.
MacMillan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McDermott counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. MacMillan is lucky that one didn't land flush. #CUT2#It looks like Evan MacMillan has been cut.#T2#
McDermott looks to land a left hand but MacMillan moved out of range nicely.
McDermott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacMillan shoots in and drives through. McDermott sprawls well.
McDermott misses with a hook. MacMillan ducked under it nicely.
MacMillan with a lazy takedown attempt
and McDermott counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDermott leaves MacMillan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
MacMillan blocks a head kick by McDermott.
MacMillan drops his hands momentarily and McDermott takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McDermott throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and MacMillan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
MacMillan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
MacMillan looking to sit in guard and control but McDermott gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
McDermott lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
McDermott working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of MacMillan's head.
McDermott has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McDermott throwing strikes from guard but MacMillan blocks nicely.
McDermott connects with a couple of short punches.
McDermott sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed MacMillan's guard.
MacMillan is trying to get back to full guard.#SU2#
McDermott postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for MacMillan to stand up.
MacMillan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McDermott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MacMillan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McDermott but McDermott pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McDermott looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
McDermott throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McDermott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacMillan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDermott throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDermott fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacMillan tries for a takedown but McDermott sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from McDermott on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Eddie McDermott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacMillan shoots in for a double leg but McDermott sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McDermott pushes MacMillan away with a front kick.
MacMillan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McDermott as he jumps to the side.
McDermott tries a head kick but it misses.
MacMillan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McDermott avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie McDermott dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evan MacMillan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
MacMillan closes the distance and clinches up with McDermott, looking for a takedown. MacMillan pushes McDermott against the cage but McDermott circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
MacMillan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
MacMillan moves away from the strike by McDermott.
McDermott misses with a straight left.
McDermott throws a head kick but MacMillan moves out of range.
McDermott misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from McDermott misses its intended target.
McDermott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacMillan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McDermott lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by MacMillan or perhaps it was just good defense by McDermott, which made it look bad.
MacMillan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan MacMillan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDermott lands a head kick. MacMillan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
MacMillan shoots and misses
and MacMillan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
McDermott with a nice cross.
McDermott throws a head kick that half lands.
McDermott throws a looping overhand right but MacMillan ducks down to avoid it.
MacMillan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
MacMillan shoots in but no luck this time.
MacMillan closes this distance looking for a takedown but McDermott circles away.
MacMillan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McDermott as he avoids it easily.
McDermott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McDermott slaps away a takedown attempt from MacMillan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
MacMillan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McDermott swivels and escapes.
MacMillan tries for a takedown but McDermott sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McDermott throws the left hand but MacMillan avoids the punch easily.
McDermott scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
McDermott misses with an uppercut. MacMillan saw that one coming.
McDermott looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like MacMillan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McDermott throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A cross from McDermott lands.
MacMillan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDermott misses with a wild combination.
McDermott misses with a straight right.
MacMillan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
MacMillan shoots and misses
and McDermott counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eddie McDermott seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDermott throws a right and a left that both miss.
MacMillan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
MacMillan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
McDermott darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McDermott throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by MacMillan.
McDermott throws a series of strikes that have MacMillan backpedaling.
McDermott throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McDermott looks to score with a jab to the body but MacMillan is just out of range.
McDermott throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McDermott scores with a head kick. MacMillan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McDermott scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDermott misses with a straight left.
The fighters circle momentarily. McDermott darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
MacMillan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McDermott's waist but McDermott gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing MacMillan off to one side. #T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from MacMillan.
MacMillan slips under a jab.
MacMillan half committed to a counter leg kick.
MacMillan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from MacMillan.
McDermott is looking for the big counter here.
McDermott misses with a series of wild punches.
McDermott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Evan MacMillan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacMillan shoots in but McDermott avoids the takedown attempt easily.
MacMillan is trying hard to land a takedown here. McDermott sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie McDermott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Evan MacMillan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
MacMillan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McDermott sprawls well. McDermott wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. MacMillan gets slowly back to his feet.
McDermott slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
MacMillan with a lazy takedown attempt
and McDermott connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MacMillan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Horrible takedown attempt by MacMillan or perhaps it was just good defense by McDermott, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan MacMillan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDermott lands the left hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDermott throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
MacMillan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McDermott defends well and MacMillan ends up having to push McDermott into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McDermott takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McDermott makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McDermott gets through MacMillan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDermott. #BC2#
McDermott breaks the clinch.
MacMillan shoots in for a double leg but McDermott sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
MacMillan moves out of range as McDermott strikes.
MacMillan feinted with a counter takedown.
MacMillan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDermott.
McDermott smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A head kick from McDermott lands but MacMillan takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from McDermott.
MacMillan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McDermott looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
A left and a right from McDermott both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDermott misses with a hook.
McDermott looks to land a left hand but MacMillan moved out of range nicely.
MacMillan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from MacMillan.
McDermott lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MacMillan circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
MacMillan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McDermott's half guard.

McDermott has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but MacMillan is on him like a limpet, forcing McDermott back against the cage.#BC2#
McDermott manages to break the clinch.
McDermott throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
MacMillan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
McDermott with a hook.
McDermott stuffs the takedown attempt from MacMillan. MacMillan gets slowly back to his feet.
McDermott looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
MacMillan fails with the takedown.
MacMillan blocks a head kick by McDermott.
MacMillan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDermott.
McDermott misses with a head kick.
MacMillan doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling McDermott to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
MacMillan takes one to the side of the head.
McDermott lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as MacMillan backs up against the cage.
MacMillan shoots for a takedown but McDermott saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McDermott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDermott throws a head kick that misses.
McDermott tries a head kick but it misses.
McDermott throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by MacMillan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDermott throws a poor cross that misses
and MacMillan counters with a three punch combo that has McDermott backing up. McDermott nods at MacMillan to acknowledge the strikes.
McDermott looks to land a left hand but MacMillan moved out of range nicely.
MacMillan tries to counter with a takedown but McDermott is quick to defend against it.
McDermott lands the left hand.
McDermott throws a head kick that misses.
Evan MacMillan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eddie McDermott is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
MacMillan fails with the takedown
and McDermott counters with a three punch combo that has MacMillan backing up. MacMillan nods at McDermott to acknowledge the strikes.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: DC 59: Dye vs Steve
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
McDermott throws a series of punches but Vega moves out of range.
Vega feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McDermotts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McDermott checks a leg kick.
McDermott throws a jab when Vega was well out of range.
McDermott goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vega takes one to the chin there.
McDermott misses with a left hand
and Vega counters with a leg kick.
Vega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vega is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McDermott with a body shot.
McDermott throws out a loose jab but Vega uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega lands a lovely overhand right.
McDermott throws a jab when Vega was well out of range.
A head kick misses from McDermott.
Vega looks to land a body kick but McDermott moved away.
Vega throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
McDermott scores with a decent looking hook.
Vega has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDermott finds it's way round the side to connect with Vega's head.
Vega avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vega feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McDermotts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McDermott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vega misses with a body kick.#TD#
McDermott fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vega sprawls well initially but McDermott persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vega punching from the bottom.
Vega manages to get to full guard.
Vega 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.
McDermott is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
McDermott trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vega looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDermott postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vega is trying to keep McDermott in close.
McDermott stopping the sweep attempt from Vega.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McDermott's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McDermott with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
McDermott drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vega dives on top into guard.#REVB#
McDermott trying to control the position. #T3#
McDermott is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vega prevents McDermott from getting back to his feet.
Vega passes McDermott's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McDermott is trying to get back to full guard.
Vega is keen to just control but McDermott is a slippery customer.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McDermott is trying to get back to full guard.
McDermott is not content to let Vega control the position.
Vega is thwarting McDermott's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vega blocks a head kick by McDermott.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie McDermott dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Vega ducks under a wild hook from McDermott.
McDermott tries to land a front kick but Vega steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vega slips a jab from McDermott.
Vega staying out of range there.
Vega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDermott.
McDermott gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McDermott fails with the takedown.
Vega explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Eddie McDermott 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.
Vega throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDermott looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've been told by McDermott's head coaches at The Scrap Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Good exchange - McDermott coming out on top.#T1#
McDermott moves away from the strike by Vega.
McDermott tries a head kick but it misses.
McDermott misses with a straight right.
McDermott throws a head kick that misses
and Vega counters with a stiff right hand.
McDermott works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McDermott misses with a straight right.
McDermott looks to throw the jab but Vega is out of range.
Vega tries to counter by closing the distance.
McDermott is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McDermott swings widly with a right hand
and Vega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDermott thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vega was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Vega keeps McDermott at a distance using the push kick.
McDermott thuds a left hand into Vega's body.
Eddie McDermott is winning the standup battle so far.
McDermott tries a head kick but it misses.
McDermott's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vega connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McDermott scrambles back to his feet.
Vega takes one on the button.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDermott cracks Vega with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vega moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McDermott misses with an uppercut
and Vega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDermott throws a sloppy head kick and Vega moves out of range easily.
Vega misses with a combination
and McDermott counters with a nice uppercut.
Vega connects with a leg kick.
A low kick from Vega misses
and McDermott connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDermott misses with a left hand
and McDermott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vega slips under a jab from McDermott.
A swing and a miss from McDermott.
Vega misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Vega takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McDermott missing with a left hand there. Vega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
McDermott shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McDermott showed some decent athleticism there.
McDermott missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vega is looking to control McDermott's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vega avoid being mounted?#SUB#
McDermott seems to be working for a kimura but Vega defends the submission attempt.
Vega is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McDermott scores with a couple of nice shots.
McDermott trying to control from half guard but Vega is working away.
Vega is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
McDermott thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vega keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McDermott working over Vega with some ground and pound. Vega looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
McDermott is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McDermott wants to stand but Vega has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
McDermott thows a huge punch but Vega dodges it nicely.
McDermott thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vega's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vega has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDermott is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
McDermott is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vega has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie McDermott dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McDermott tries a head kick but it misses.
Vega displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McDermott falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vega throws the left hand but McDermott avoids the punch easily.
Vega has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sloppy strikes from McDermott. Those never looked like landing.
Vega scoring well with a low kick there.
McDermott has a takedown stuffed.
Vega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vega.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega scores with a jab to the jaw.
McDermott throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vega stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vega throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
McDermott throws a head kick that misses.
Vega let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A head kick misses from Vega.
McDermott looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vega throws a big counter head kick but McDermott avoids it with no problem.
McDermott throws a hook but Vega avoids it easily.
Vega pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McDermott back to the cage. Vega follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McDermott throws a right hand that misses
and Vega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vega.
Vega lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McDermott lands a head kick. Vega smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McDermott looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vega is fending him off so far but McDermott persists. Nope, Vega circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie McDermott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDermott throws a lazy body kick
enabling Vega to counter with a crisp jab.
Vega lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick lands for Vega.
McDermott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vega is looking for the big counter here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vega. That's going to slow McDermott down.
Vega just misses with a punch to the body.
Vega lands a head shot.
McDermott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDermott throws a nice head kick!
Vega slips a straight right by McDermott.
McDermott throws a lazy uppercut
letting Vega counter with a right hand.
Vega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDermott throws out the jab.
McDermott shoots in looking for a takedown. Vega tries to sprawl out of it but McDermott keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vega manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Vega throws a body shot but no joy.
McDermott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDermott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keaton Vega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vega showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDermott.
McDermott throws a jab when Vega was well out of range.
Vega dips to his left and cracks McDermott with an uppercut!
Vega lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDermott on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDermott.
Vega feints a jab promting McDermott to slip. Vega then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McDermott slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McDermott throws a head kick but Vega moves out of range.
Vega was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Vega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Vega 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.
McDermott is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McDermott throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vega just misses with a punch to the body.
Vega has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDermott finds it's way round the side to connect with Vega's head.
McDermott pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vega blocks a head kick by McDermott.
McDermott throws a right hand that misses
and Vega counters with a body kick that stops McDermott in his tracks momentarily.
Vega connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vega scores with a nice body kick.
McDermott takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vega throws a body kick that misses.
Eddie McDermott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McDermott on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keaton Vega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McDermott 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: DC 50: Half Century Special!
Date: May 07, 2023

#R1#
Romanow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
McDermott gets caught napping as Romanow dives in and scores a takedown. McDermott manages to retain guard.
Romanow stops McDermott from standing up.
Romanow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDermott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Romanow slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Romanow working the ground and pound but McDermott is defending the strikes. #SUB#
Romanow working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Romanow working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanow working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1#
Romanow working the ground and pound but McDermott is defending the strikes.
Romanow lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McDermott down.
McDermott parries the strikes from Romanow easily there. Romanow is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McDermott to escape.
Romanow tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Romanow has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Romanow trying to control the position but McDermott is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An elbow from Romanow crashes against the mat.
Romanow misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McDermott parries the strikes from Romanow easily there. Romanow is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McDermott to escape.
Romanow working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Romanow throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Romanow throws a strike aimed at the side of McDermott's head but McDermott avoids it well.#T2#
McDermott taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sloppy strikes there by Romanow.
Romanow throws a strike aimed at the side of McDermott's head but McDermott avoids it well.
McDermott is pushing Romanow's head away, looking to escape. Romanow manages to hold on to the position though.
Romanow misses with the ground and pound.
Romanow is looking to take a break and control but McDermott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDermott wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Romanow wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDermott keeps working.
Romanow is really struggling to control McDermott but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Romanow is chipping away with strikes.
Romanow working the strikes but McDermott uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Romanow throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Romanow thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McDermott's head.
McDermott is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Romanow scores with a couple of nice shots.
McDermott tries to kick Romanow off but Romanow keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4#
Romanow lands strikes from half guard.
Romanow missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Romanow lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Romanow seems to be working for a kimura but McDermott defends the submission attempt.
McDermott avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Romanow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romanow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Romanow is looking for a kimura but McDermott is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Romanow to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcel Romanow dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Romanow slaps away a takedown attempt from McDermott, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Romanow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDermott.
A jab from Romanow misses.
Romanow lands with a nice body punch.
Romanow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDermott can do to turn this around?
Romanow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDermott throws out the jab.
Romanow changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Eddie McDermott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDermott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDermott throws a head kick but Romanow moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as McDermott lands an impressive looking overhand right. Romanow doesn't seem phased though.
Romanow clobbers McDermott with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanow throws a shot from downtown. McDermott moves away and avoids it.
McDermott thows a leg kick but Romanow checks it #TD#
and Romanow counters with a shoot takedown. McDermott fights it but they end up in guard.
Romanow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McDermott works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Romanow throws a strike but McDermott rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1##SUB#
Romanow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDermott wants to stand and escape but instead Romanow has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
McDermott wants to stand up but Romanow is controlling him.
Romanow throwing strikes but missing.
Romanow trying to move into half guard but instead McDermott has managed to sweep!#REVB#
McDermott is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McDermott scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Romanow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDermott in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McDermott throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Romanow works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McDermott makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McDermott lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Romanow is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Romanow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Romanow keeping moving, preventing McDermott from controlling successfully.
Romanow 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#
Romanow slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Romanow throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Romanow with the ground and pound but McDermott uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Romanow might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Romanow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Romanow tries to free his leg and advance position but McDermott is retaining full guard.
McDermott is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Romanow is controlling him.
McDermott is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Romanow connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Romanow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDermott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Romanow won't allow McDermott to get back to his feet.
Romanow throws a big right hand that misses.
Romanow throwing strikes but missing.
Romanow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McDermott works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Romanow stops McDermott from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Romanow looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McDermott!

McDermott explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcel Romanow dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Romanow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDermott.
Romanow throwing a counter right hand but McDermott manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Romanow's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Romanow digs a good hook to McDermott's body.
McDermott tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Romanow defends well and McDermott ends up having to push Romanow into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McDermott misses with a hook. Romanow ducked under it nicely.
McDermott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Romanow.
Romanow attempts a counter takedown but McDermott avoids it well and moves away.
McDermott lands an overhand right.
Romanow takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McDermott drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Romanow misses with an uppercut. McDermott saw that one coming.
McDermott throws a big shot that misses.
McDermott takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romanow swings widly with a right hand
and McDermott counters with a good low kick that Romanow was not able to check.
McDermott works the jab nicely.#T1#
Romanow looks to score with a jab to the body but McDermott is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Romanow.
Romanow was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from McDermott misses the target.
Romanow throwing a counter right hand but McDermott manages to avoid it.
Romanow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDermott.#TD#
McDermott gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Romanow to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Romanow throws an elbow that misses. McDermott uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Romanow's guard. Nice move by McDermott!#REVB#
McDermott stopping the sweep attempt from Romanow.
McDermott must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Romanow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Romanow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
McDermott wants to stand but Romanow is controlling his posture from full guard.
McDermott trying to control but Romanow is working from the bottom.
Romanow has control of McDermott's left arm, preventing McDermott from doing any damage. #SUB#
Romanow escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McDermott gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDermott accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Romanow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McDermott is aware though and is defending well.
McDermott missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marcel Romanow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
McDermott controls from within his opponent's guard.
McDermott trying to control the position from guard on top but Romanow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romanow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Eddie McDermott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Romanow keeping moving, preventing McDermott from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McDermott throws a sloppy head kick and Romanow moves out of range easily.
McDermott staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from McDermott.
Romanow appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Romanow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDermott bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Romanow's head backwards.
Romanow listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
McDermott fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Romanow cracks McDermott with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Romanow lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McDermott takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McDermott connects with a jab.
McDermott misses with a hook
and Romanow counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McDermott fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Romanow checks it well.
A quick step to the side and Romanow tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romanow with a nice cross.
A big left from McDermott misses.
McDermott takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Romanow dips to his left and cracks McDermott with an uppercut!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marcel Romanow.
Well Romanow 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DC 41: Tenkula vs Knightley
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
McDermott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scarborough.
McDermott was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McDermott throws a hook to the side of Scarborough's head but Scarborough sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDermott throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Scarborough throws a leg kick but McDermott moved away.
McDermott was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Scarborough ducks under a wild hook from McDermott.
A big right from Scarborough misses.
McDermott slips a jab from Scarborough.
It looked like McDermott wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McDermott rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scarborough moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDermott throws a lazy head kick
and Scarborough connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boomer Scarborough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scarborough pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDermott thinks about countering with a head kick.
McDermott throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Scarborough throws out a counter right but McDermott avoids it with no problem.
McDermott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scarborough.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McDermott connects with a crisp jab.
Scarborough scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Scarborough throws a lazy right hand but McDermott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scarborough moves out of range of the strikes.
Scarborough throws a hook to the side of McDermott's head but McDermott sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from McDermott misses the target.
Scarborough takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A telegraphed right hand from Scarborough misses the target.
We've been told by McDermott's head coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scarborough slips under a jab.
McDermott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scarborough manages to avoid it.#T1#
McDermott moves out of range as Scarborough strikes.
McDermott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scarborough tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDermott was well out of range. Poor timing from Scarborough.
Scarborough throws the left hand but McDermott avoids the punch easily.
McDermott takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
McDermott clinches up with Scarborough and pushes him back against the cage.
Scarborough misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scarborough lands with a left to the head.
Scarborough misses with an elbow over the top.
Scarborough trying to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scarborough.
Scarborough misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scarborough doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
McDermott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McDermott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDermott. That's going to slow Scarborough down.
Scarborough dodges the punch combination from McDermott. #T2#
A jab from Scarborough misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scarborough ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Scarborough throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDermott misses with a hook. Scarborough ducked under it nicely.
Scarborough throws the left hand but McDermott avoids the punch easily.
McDermott moves away from the strike by Scarborough.
Decent striking displayed by McDermott there.
Scarborough throws a good cross that connects.
Scarborough chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McDermott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scarborough with a hook.
Scarborough wants to slow McDermott down by chopping away at his legs.
McDermott ducks under a wild hook from Scarborough.
Scarborough connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McDermott keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scarborough.
Scarborough 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.
Scarborough cracks McDermott with an open hand slap.
Scarborough keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scarborough walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McDermott checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Scarborough loads up on a big right hand but McDermott slips the punch.#T3#
Scarborough lands with a thumping leg kick.
McDermott throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Scarborough throws a body shot but no joy.
Scarborough scores with a crisp jab that stopped McDermott in his tracks.
Scarborough loads up on a big right hand but McDermott slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from McDermott misses the target.
Scarborough throws a lazy uppercut
and McDermott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scarborough staying out of range there.
Scarborough scoring well with a low kick there.
Scarborough is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McDermott had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A jab lands there for McDermott.
McDermott is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scarborough throws a looping overhand right but McDermott ducks down to avoid it.
Scarborough scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McDermott lands with a 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 left from McDermott misses.
McDermott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
McDermott drives through and clinches with Scarborough against the cage. #BC#
McDermott breaks the clinch.
Scarborough's corner calls for a 1-2. Scarborough obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
McDermott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scarborough throws a shot from downtown. McDermott moves away and avoids it.
Scarborough throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDermott with the inside leg kick.
McDermott throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Scarborough's head.
A good leg kick by Scarborough.
Scarborough takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDermott. Scarborough does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
McDermott darts in and clinches Scarborough up against the cage.
McDermott's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A frustrated look appears on McDermott's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDermott.
McDermott avoids the elbow strike from Scarborough, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDermott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scarborough lands a shot to the body.
Scarborough lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDermott backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scarborough.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Boomer Scarborough will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
McDermott takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McDermott bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Scarborough's head backwards.
McDermott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDermott throws a jab when Scarborough was well out of range.
Scarborough thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDermott went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McDermott has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Scarborough.
A head kick from McDermott lands but Scarborough takes it in his stride.
Good shot there by Scarborough.
McDermott has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
McDermott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice jab there from Scarborough.
Scarborough lands an overhand right.
Scarborough throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scarborough throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDermott staying out of range there.
McDermott misses with a left hand
and McDermott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scarborough jabs at McDermott's body.
Scarborough throws a looping overhand right but McDermott ducks down to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and McDermott tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scarborough connects with an inside leg kick.
Scarborough throws a big shot that misses.
McDermott misses with a hook.#T1#
Scarborough throws a quick inside leg kick.
McDermott displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scarborough throws out the jab.
Scarborough throws a sloppy head kick and McDermott moves out of range easily.
McDermott takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McDermott catches Scarborough with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Scarborough throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from McDermott misses the target.
Scarborough has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDermott throws a head kick but Scarborough moves out of range.
Scarborough misses the jab.
Scarborough avoids the head kick by McDermott.
A telegraphed right hand from McDermott misses the target.
Scarborough ducks right into an uppercut from McDermott.
Scarborough slips under a jab from McDermott.
Scarborough throws a body punch but McDermott moves out of range.
McDermott tried to counter with a leg kick but Scarborough avoided it.
Nice shot lands for Scarborough.
Scarborough getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scarborough lands a nice leg kick that just misses McDermott's sensitive parts.
Scarborough throws a hook but McDermott avoids it easily.#T2#
McDermott tries to clinch there but Scarborough circles away.
Scarborough misses with a straight left.
Scarborough with a nice calf kick.
McDermott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scarborough.
Boomer Scarborough seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDermott slips a straight right by Scarborough.
McDermott lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McDermott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDermott misses with a hook.
McDermott takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice defenses there by McDermott.
McDermott walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McDermott misses with a head kick.
McDermott misses with a hook. Scarborough ducked under it nicely.
Scarborough misses with an uppercut.
Scarborough looks to land a right hand but McDermott moved out of range.
A big right from Scarborough misses.
It looked like McDermott wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Scarborough throws a hook to the side of McDermott's head but McDermott sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scarborough steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDermott.
Scarborough throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
McDermott fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Scarborough, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
McDermott has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McDermott wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McDermott is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Scarborough prevents McDermott from breaking the clinch.
Scarborough working aggressively here.
Scarborough with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Scarborough on the inside.
Scarborough misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scarborough unloads a knee to the mid-section. McDermott lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Scarborough works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short uppercut from Scarborough.
Scarborough misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scarborough lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDermott.
Scarborough lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Scarborough throws a head punch that misses.
Scarborough misses with a punch on the inside.
Scarborough misses with a body punch.
Scarborough throws a punch but it's blocked by McDermott.
Scarborough misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDermott working hard to break the clinch.
Scarborough throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McDermott blocks it with crossed arms.
Scarborough prevents McDermott from breaking the clinch.
Scarborough tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McDermott avoids it.
McDermott can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scarborough.
Scarborough throws a punch but it's blocked by McDermott.
McDermott avoids a wild elbow strike from Scarborough.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDermott is trying to break free.
McDermott is trying to break the clinch but Scarborough is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boomer Scarborough 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Scarborough throws a lazy right hand but McDermott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scarborough lands with a kick to the temple. McDermott shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Scarborough misses with an uppercut. McDermott saw that one coming.
McDermott feints a jab promting Scarborough to slip. McDermott then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Scarborough slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Scarborough with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Scarborough throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDermott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scarborough misses with a left hand
and McDermott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scarborough connects with an inside leg kick.
Scarborough moves out of range as McDermott strikes.
McDermott throws a hook to the side of Scarborough's head but Scarborough sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scarborough pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Scarborough checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Scarborough throws a jab when McDermott was well out of range.
Nice jab there from Scarborough.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scarborough misses with a hook
and McDermott cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDermott staying out of range there.
McDermott throws a sloppy head kick
and Scarborough counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
McDermott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scarborough throws out a counter right but McDermott avoids it with no problem.
McDermott scores with a punch to the head.
McDermott misses with a two punch combination.
Scarborough was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Scarborough throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scarborough misses with a straight right.
McDermott lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Scarborough.
Scarborough lunges at McDermott with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McDermott's hand.
Scarborough lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Scarborough wants to slow McDermott down by chopping away at his legs.
McDermott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scarborough on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McDermott walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDermott moves away from the strike by Scarborough.
A head kick misses from McDermott.
McDermott tries to clinch there but Scarborough circles away.
Scarborough swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McDermott counters with a head kick.
McDermott tries to clinch but Scarborough is having none of it.
Boomer Scarborough is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Scarborough misses with a body punch
and McDermott counters with a flying knee. Nice.
McDermott lands a head shot.
A swing and a miss from Scarborough.
Scarborough ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scarborough looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Scarborough throws a big shot that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Scarborough.
Scarborough jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Decent striking displayed by Scarborough there.
A big right from McDermott misses.
A low kick lands for Scarborough.
Scarborough misses with an uppercut.
McDermott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Scarborough misses.
Scarborough bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McDermott's head.
Scarborough connects with a jab.
Scarborough throws a low kick but it's checked well by McDermott.
McDermott throws a looping overhand right but Scarborough ducks down to avoid it.
McDermott misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Scarborough. That's going to slow McDermott down.
Scarborough throws out a loose jab but McDermott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scarborough throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Scarborough throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McDermott stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Scarborough takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Scarborough throws out a loose jab but McDermott uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDermott chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Scarborough can pounce on him.
McDermott throws a sloppy head kick and Scarborough moves out of range easily.
McDermott throws a jab when Scarborough was well out of range.
Eddie McDermott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDermott keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scarborough.
Scarborough swings widly with a right hand
and McDermott counters with a straight right hand.
McDermott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scarborough throws a jab but it's blocked by McDermott.
McDermott swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Scarborough misses with a looping left.
Scarborough fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McDermott.
McDermott takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McDermott looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McDermott throws a head kick but Scarborough moves out of range.
Scarborough connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDermott. McDermott circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scarborough throws a looping overhand right but McDermott ducks down to avoid it.
McDermott throws a right and a left that Scarborough avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDermott misses with a right hand
and Scarborough counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDermott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scarborough lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McDermott throws a hook to the side of Scarborough's head but Scarborough sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Scarborough, as that shot connected.
Scarborough jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDermott misses with a hook to the body
and Scarborough counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick misses from McDermott.
Scarborough throws an overhand right that lands on McDermott's shoulder, as McDermott tries to avoid the shot.
Scarborough throws a nice inside leg kick.
McDermott throws a jab when Scarborough was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Scarborough on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scarborough checks a low kick from McDermott.
McDermott slips under a jab from Scarborough.
McDermott seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Scarborough connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McDermott's hands.
McDermott has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Scarborough finds it's way round the side to connect with McDermott's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boomer Scarborough comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Scarborough 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DC 33: Gora vs Panda
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1#
McDermott avoids the body shot from Billingsly.
Billingsly keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Billingsly connects with a body shot that sends McDermott's belly button to the back.
McDermott moves away from the strike by Billingsly.
A combination from Billingsly does no damage.
McDermott displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Billingsly throws out the jab.
McDermott looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McDermott throws a nice outside leg kick.
Billingsly slips a jab from McDermott.
McDermott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Billingsly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Billingsly just misses with a punch to the body.
McDermott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Billingsly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDermott connects with a crisp jab.
Billingsly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDermott moves away.
Billingsly blocks a head kick by McDermott.
McDermott throws a hook to the side of Billingsly's head but Billingsly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDermott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Billingsly throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Billingsly scores with a jab to the head. #CL#
Billingsly rushes McDermott and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Billingsly.
Billingsly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Billingsly can't find room to land a body shot as McDermott controls the action.
Billingsly misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Billingsly.
Billingsly scores with a shoulder strike.
Billingsly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Billingsly misses with a punch to the body.
Billingsly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Billingsly working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Billingsly.
Nice body punch from Billingsly.
Billingsly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDermott's elbow.
Billingsly 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.
McDermott blocks a body shot from Billingsly.
Billingsly throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McDermott looks winded!#T2#
Billingsly scores with a shot to the side of McDermott's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Billingsly lands with a right to the head.
Billingsly lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McDermott.
Billingsly scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
McDermott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Billingsly throws a jab but it's blocked by McDermott.
Eddie McDermott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDermott lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McDermott tries to close the distance and clinch but Billingsly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Billingsly misses with a head kick.
Billingsly connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDermott. McDermott circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A telegraphed right hand from McDermott misses the target.
McDermott avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Billingsly throws a shot to the body.
McDermott looks to land a right hand but Billingsly moved out of range.
Billingsly lands a right hook to the body.
Billingsly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDermott.
Billingsly throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Billingsly catches McDermott with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McDermott connects with a high kick.
Billingsly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDermott.
McDermott throws a body punch but Billingsly moves out of range.
Billingsly lands a nice looking body shot.
McDermott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billingsly.
McDermott scores with a head kick. Billingsly tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Some wild striking there from Billingsly.
Billingsly swats away the attempt to clinch by McDermott.
Billingsly lands a right hook to the body.
Billingsly misses with a few strikes there.
Billingsly is looking to wear down McDermott with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McDermott on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Billingsly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDermott. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDermott misses with a two punch combination.
Billingsly moves away from the strike by McDermott.
The fighters circling - McDermott throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good standup being displayed there by Billingsly as he connects with a hook.
McDermott fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Billingsly on the side of the head.
McDermott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Billingsly. McDermott does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDermott defending well as Billingsly loads up on a big left hand.
McDermott gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Billingsly throws a body shot but no joy.
McDermott is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Billingsly scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McDermott throws a jab when Billingsly was well out of range.
McDermott throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Billingsly cracks McDermott with a good jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Billingsly works the jab nicely.
McDermott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billingsly.
Billingsly moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMcDermott.
Billingsly changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Billingsly dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Billingsly connects with a body shot that sends McDermott's belly button to the back.
McDermott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDermott slips under a jab from Billingsly.
McDermott swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Billingsly misses the target.
McDermott throws a head kick but Billingsly moves out of range.
A jab from Billingsly misses.
Billingsly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDermott manages to avoid it.
Billingsly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Billingsly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDermott throws out the jab.
Billingsly is looking to counter punch.
Billingsly on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McDermott moves out of range as Billingsly strikes.
McDermott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Billingsly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billingsly ducks right into an uppercut from McDermott.
Billingsly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Billingsly closes the distance looking to clinch
and McDermott counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
McDermott tests Billingsly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Billingsly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDermott moves away.
McDermott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDermott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Billingsly is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Billingsly staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Billingsly misses its intended target.
McDermott throws a counter combo.
Billingsly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDermott throws a fast counter high kick but Billingsly manages to duck under it in time.
McDermott takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Billingsly sizes up McDermott with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McDermott misses with a straight right.
Billingsly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDermott.
McDermott walks into a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McDermott!
McDermott thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Billingsly connects with a nice looking jab.
McDermott misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Billingsly tries to keep at a distance but McDermott has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Billingsly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Billingsly lands an uppercut.
Billingsly tries a body shot but McDermott blocks it. #BC#
Billingsly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Billingsly cracks McDermott with a right hand to the side of the head.
Billingsly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDermott moves away.
McDermott throws an off balance right hand
and Billingsly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Billingsly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDermott can do to turn this around?
Billingsly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDermott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Billingsly connects with a jab.
McDermott on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC#McDermott is rocked!
Billingsly connects with the punch.
McDermott is still on wobbly legs! Can Billingsly finish him?
McDermott takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McDermott looks to land a left hand but Billingsly moved out of range nicely.
McDermott seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
A thudding body kick lands there by McDermott!
Billingsly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDermott moves away.
Billingsly with a hook.
McDermott throws out a loose jab but Billingsly uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDermott throws a head kick that misses
and Billingsly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDermott throws a right hand that misses
and Billingsly counters with a right hand to the body.
A head kick by McDermott misses
and Billingsly counters with a right hand to the body.
McDermott is breathing heavily.
Billingsly lands a jab to the head.
McDermott misses with a combination
letting Billingsly counter with a right hand.
McDermott doesn't manage to clinch there - Billingsly circles away.
McDermott throws a leg kick
and Billingsly counters with a nice uppercut.
Billingsly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDermott was well out of range. Poor timing from Billingsly.
McDermott wants to clinch.
McDermott has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Billingsly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDermott.
Billingsly smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McDermott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Billingsly.
McDermott lands a slapping body shot.
Nice body punch from Billingsly.
Billingsly connects with a right hand. McDermott shakes it off.
Billingsly misses with a straight left.
Billingsly scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McDermott misses with a hook.
Billingsly is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Billingsly takes a swing at McDermott's ribcage but misses.
McDermott uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Billingsly has time to react.
A swing and a miss from McDermott.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Billingsly misses with a head kick.
McDermott takes one on the button.
Billingsly throws a jab when McDermott was well out of range.
A nice side step and McDermott releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Billingsly connects with a single shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Billingsly dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Billingsly avoids a punch combination nicely.
Billingsly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDermott is looking to clinch but Billingsly is avoiding it.
McDermott throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Billingsly counter with a right hand.
McDermott throws a nice head kick!
McDermott pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDermott slips under a jab from Billingsly.
McDermott is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chad Billingsly is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Billingsly does no damage.
McDermott throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billingsly scores with a hook to the body. McDermott takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McDermott goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL#
Billingsly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Billingsly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Billingsly is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
McDermott tries to clinch up.
A counter left hand to the body from Billingsly misses its target.
McDermott misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Billingsly misses the target.
McDermott keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Billingsly.
McDermott throws a body punch but Billingsly moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from McDermott. Those never looked like landing.
McDermott throws a head kick but Billingsly moves out of range.
McDermott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McDermott fails with an attempt to clinch.
McDermott takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Billingsly catches McDermott with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Billingsly fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McDermott on the side of the head.
Billingsly lands with a straight right. McDermott didn't see that one coming.
Billingsly lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Billingsly misses with the combination.
A jab from Billingsly misses.
McDermott misses with a head kick. #T2#
McDermott tries to clinch up but Billingsly circles away and keeps his distance.
McDermott avoids the head kick by Billingsly.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McDermott throws a series of punches but Billingsly avoids them all with ease.
Billingsly digs a good hook to McDermott's body.
McDermott throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Billingsly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Billingsly lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
McDermott closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McDermott blocks an uppercut.
Billingsly has McDermott pressed against the cage, preventing McDermott from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Billingsly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Billingsly pushes McDermott back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Billingsly swings wildly with an uppercut but McDermott uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDermott misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Billingsly. #T3#
McDermott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Billingsly's elbow.
McDermott has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Billingsly seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McDermott can turn it around.
Still in the clinch, Billingsly scores with a nice short uppercut.
McDermott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Billingsly on the inside.
Billingsly blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chad Billingsly has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Billingsly scores with a shoulder strike.
McDermott blocks a body shot from Billingsly.
Eddie McDermott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A frustrated look appears on McDermott's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Billingsly.
Billingsly slowing the pace effectively.
Billingsly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Billingsly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Billingsly lands a nice shot to the body.
Billingsly creates a bit of space for himself and rocks McDermott with a big uppercut! McDermott tries to clinch up but Billingsly pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples McDermott to the mat! McDermott covers up and Billingsly unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chad Billingsly!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Chad Billingsly made sure he mentioned Dick Dolla Douchebag, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: ENIGMA 151
Date: Feb 05, 2023

#R1#
McDermott misses with a jab, cross combination.
Argento unleashes a big counter combination but McDermott bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McDermott misses with a two punch combination.
Good standup being displayed there by McDermott as he connects with a hook.
Argento needs to keep his hands up - McDermott had a free shot at his head there.
McDermott misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Argento gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Argento tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDermott's elbow.
Argento goes for a takedown attempt but McDermott pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Eddie McDermott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDermott throws an off balance right hand
and Argento counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDermott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Argento looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McDermott's corner calls for a 1-2. McDermott obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Argento takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDermott walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Argento checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've been told by McDermott's head coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McDermott throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by McDermott. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McDermott.#T1#
McDermott fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McDermott misses with a head kick.
McDermott misses with a right hand
and Argento counters with a leg kick.
McDermott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDermott misses with a straight left.
Argento ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDermott looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McDermott misses with an uppercut
and Argento counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDermott wants to clinch up but Argento keeps it at a distance.
Argento let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McDermott misses with a left hand
enabling Argento to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Eddie McDermott has been cut.
Argento keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDermott.
Argento is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McDermott swings widly with a right hand
and Argento counters with a crisp right that sends McDermott to the canvas! Argento follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexus Argento!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexus Argento thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ENIGMA 146
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Masunwendinghamar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDermott 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.
Masunwendinghamar throws a lazy right hand but McDermott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDermott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masunwendinghamar.
Masunwendinghamar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDermott manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for McDermott.
Masunwendinghamar misses with a looping right.
Masunwendinghamar missing with a left hand there. McDermott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDermott lands with an overhand left.
Tau Masunwendinghamar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Masunwendinghamar throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
McDermott moves into the clinch.
Masunwendinghamar letting McDermott take a breather here.#BC2#
McDermott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
McDermott closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Masunwendinghamar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McDermott struggles to land a body shot inside as Masunwendinghamar controls his hands.
Masunwendinghamar tries to break free but McDermott pushes him back against the cage.#T1##BC2#
McDermott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDermott cracks Masunwendinghamar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Masunwendinghamar 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. #CL2#
McDermott moves into the clinch.
McDermott manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McDermott taking a breather.
McDermott lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
McDermott manages to break the clinch. #KD#
Masunwendinghamar drops McDermott with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but McDermott looks back up at him and smiles so Masunwendinghamar waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT#It looks like Eddie McDermott has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masunwendinghamar throws an overhand right that lands on McDermott's shoulder, as McDermott tries to avoid the shot.
Masunwendinghamar backing away here, and McDermott unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#TD2#
McDermott closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McDermott lands in his opponent's guard.#T2#
McDermott works over Masunwendinghamar with some ground and pound from guard.
McDermott loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Masunwendinghamar keeping moving, preventing McDermott from controlling successfully.
Masunwendinghamar wants to stand and escape but McDermott is having none of it.
McDermott with a flurry of punches that miss.
Masunwendinghamar wants to stand but McDermott is controlling the position.
McDermott works over Masunwendinghamar with some ground and pound from guard.
McDermott wants to control from the top but Masunwendinghamar keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Masunwendinghamar has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Masunwendinghamar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Masunwendinghamar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDermott blocks a jab.
McDermott staying out of range there.#CL2#
McDermott gets a clinch. #BC2#
McDermott breaks the clinch.
Masunwendinghamar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Masunwendinghamar throws out a powerful jab.
Masunwendinghamar throws out a loose jab but McDermott uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by McDermott. Beautiful body shot.
Masunwendinghamar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Masunwendinghamar moves out of range of the strikes.
McDermott throws a body shot but no joy.
McDermott scores with a nice head shot.
Masunwendinghamar throws a right and a left that McDermott avoids nicely.
McDermott clobbers Masunwendinghamar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McDermott jabs Masunwendinghamar right on the nose. Masunwendinghamar blinks but takes it well.
Donk. McDermott catches Masunwendinghamar right on the button with a cross.
Tau Masunwendinghamar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDermott swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4##TD2#
McDermott looking to score a takedown here. Masunwendinghamar is defending well but McDermott drives through and ends up in Masunwendinghamar's guard.
McDermott looking to sit in guard and control but Masunwendinghamar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masunwendinghamar has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McDermott is proving hard to escape from.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eddie McDermott will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie McDermott's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
McDermott looks to land a right hand but Masunwendinghamar moved out of range.
Masunwendinghamar throws a right hand that misses
and McDermott connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDermott connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Masunwendinghamar moves out of range as McDermott strikes.
A big right from Masunwendinghamar misses.
McDermott now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McDermott throws a nice inside leg kick.
Masunwendinghamar throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling McDermott to counter with a crisp jab.
Masunwendinghamar takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Masunwendinghamar connects with a looping right hand.
Masunwendinghamar misses with an uppercut. McDermott saw that one coming.
Masunwendinghamar misses with a left hand
and McDermott 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!
Masunwendinghamar throws a jab when McDermott was well out of range.
McDermott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDermott slips under a jab.
McDermott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDermott thows a left - swing and a miss! #KD#
Masunwendinghamar drops McDermott with a beautiful combination! McDermott stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Masunwendinghamar is looking for the KO!#ROC#McDermott is rocked!
Masunwendinghamar thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDermott is still on wobbly legs! Can Masunwendinghamar finish him?
Masunwendinghamar misses with a hook. McDermott ducked under it nicely.
Masunwendinghamar throws a shot from downtown. McDermott moves away and avoids it.
McDermott now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Masunwendinghamar is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches McDermott flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! McDermott is out cold! Masunwendinghamar holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tau Masunwendinghamar!

Event: ENIGMA 139
Date: Dec 04, 2022

#R1#
McDermott lands a body shot.
McDermott throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McDermott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clarke.
Clarke slips a straight right by McDermott.
McDermott slips under a jab from Clarke.
McDermott misses with a straight right.
Clarke walks forward, straight into a front kick from McDermott.
Clarke misses with an uppercut
and McDermott counters with a straight right hand.
McDermott pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clarke blocks a jab.
Clarke looks to land a left hand but McDermott moved out of range nicely.
Clarke lands a body shot.
Clarke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDermott circles away quickly and effectively.
McDermott is looking to counter punch.
Clarke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDermott manages to avoid it.
Clarke checks a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDermott misses with an uppercut
and Clarke counters with a nice uppercut.
No joy there for McDermott, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McDermott throws a looping overhand right but Clarke ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
McDermott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clarke moves away.
Clarke feints and then cracks McDermott's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McDermott down.
Clarke blocks the body kick.
Clarke scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McDermott lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDermott misses with a leg kick.
McDermott defending well as Clarke loads up on a big left hand.
McDermott throwing a counter right hand but Clarke manages to avoid it.
McDermott lands a nice looking body kick.
Clarke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McDermott half committed to a counter leg kick.
Clarke misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from McDermott misses the target.
McDermott misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clarke throws a lazy right hand but McDermott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDermott swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McDermott throws a looping overhand right but Clarke ducks down to avoid it.
McDermott looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McDermott takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clarke throws a body punch but McDermott moves out of range.
Clarke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clarke lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Clarke looks to land a combination. McDermott sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Clarke slips under a jab from McDermott.
McDermott throws a leg kick
and Clarke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clarke misses with a wild body shot.
Clarke throws a nice looking combination but McDermott bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clarke throws an off balance right hand
and McDermott makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McDermott misses with a looping left.
Clarke jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McDermott throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Clarke's head.
McDermott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clarke feints a counter leg kick.
Clarke jabs at McDermott's body.
McDermott turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McDermott lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Clarke cracks McDermott with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A punch combination from Clarke misses.
Clarke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McDermott goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Clarke takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Clarke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from McDermott misses.
Clarke scores with a jab. McDermott acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Clarke throws a right and a left that McDermott avoids nicely.
Clarke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clarke fails to land with a series of punches.
McDermott scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Clarke misses its intended target.
McDermott is looking for a counter combo.
Clarke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McDermott fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Clarke on the side of the head.#T4#
Clarke misses with a looping right.
Clarke scores with a jab to the jaw.
McDermott defending well as Clarke loads up on a big left hand.
Clarke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Clarke misses with a combination
and McDermott connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clarke lands with a nice body punch.
McDermott defending well as Clarke loads up on a big left hand.
McDermott bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDermott throws a hook but Clarke blocks it.
Clarke feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McDermotts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDermott looks to land a right hand but Clarke moved out of range.
McDermott scores with a jab.
McDermott with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Clarke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDermott.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lewis Clarke 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#
McDermott throws a right hand that misses
and Clarke counters with a one-two to the body.
McDermott moves out of range of the strikes.
McDermott looks to land a left hand but Clarke moved out of range nicely.
Clarke misses with a hook.
Clarke just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMcDermott.
McDermott throws a sloppy head kick
and Clarke counters with a left and a right that stings McDermott.
Clarke lands with a good body shot.
Clarke throws a combination that misses
and McDermott counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Clarke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clarke unleashes a big counter combination but McDermott bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McDermott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clarke manages to avoid it.
McDermott has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Clarke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McDermott looks to land a right hand but Clarke moved out of range.
Clarke walks into a straight right hand from McDermott.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clarke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDermott.
Clarke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDermott moves away.
McDermott connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Clarke's hands.
McDermott rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clarke counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
McDermott takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McDermott throws a series of punches but Clarke avoids them all with ease.
Clarke doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McDermott misses with a wild body shot.
Clarke avoids the body shot from McDermott.
McDermott misses with a hook
and Clarke counters with a three punch combo that has McDermott backing up. McDermott nods at Clarke to acknowledge the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Clarke darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McDermott walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McDermott uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Clarke has time to react.
McDermott throws a chopping leg kick but Clarke manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Clarke looks to throw the jab but McDermott is out of range.
Clarke misses with a straight right.
Clarke looks to score with a jab to the body but McDermott is just out of range.
Clarke misses with a looping left.
McDermott shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Clarke lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
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 - McDermott throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No joy there for Clarke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McDermott misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've been told by McDermott's head coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Clarke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDermott.
Clarke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McDermott avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McDermott throwing a counter right hand but Clarke manages to avoid it.
McDermott tries a head kick but it misses.
Lewis Clarke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clarke swings widly with a right hand
and McDermott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDermott misses with a looping left.
Clarke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McDermott ducks under a wild hook from Clarke.
Clarke misses with a body shot.
McDermott scores with a jab to the body.
McDermott showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clarke. #T3#
No joy there for McDermott, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from McDermott misses.
McDermott avoids the body shot from Clarke.
McDermott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clarke.
Clarke slips a straight right by McDermott.
A nice side step and Clarke releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Clarke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDermott.
Clarke pivots, looking for a leg kick but McDermott is out of range and Clarke settles back down.
Clarke tries to bum rush McDermott with a series of wild strikes but McDermott uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDermott scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Clarke doesn't seem bothered though.
A clash of legs there as Clarke blocks the low kick.
Clarke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McDermott turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McDermott misses with an uppercut. Clarke saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Clarke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDermott takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Clarke scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clarke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Clarke 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.
Decent striking displayed by McDermott there.
A head kick misses from McDermott.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McDermott goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Clarke with the inside leg kick.
Clarke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Clarke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clarke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McDermott on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDermott looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Clarke looks to score with a jab to the body but McDermott is just out of range.
McDermott walks into a jab.
McDermott moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lewis Clarke 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#
McDermott blocks a jab.
McDermott tries to land a body kick
and Clarke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clarke throws a jab but it's blocked by McDermott.
McDermott lands a lovely overhand right.
Clarke lands a nice looking body shot.
A head kick misses from McDermott.
Clarke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Clarke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Clarke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Clarke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McDermott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke misses with a looping left.
Nice body punch from McDermott.
McDermott moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clarke scores with a three punch combo! #T1#
Clarke misses the shot to the body.
McDermott swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McDermott throws a big shot that misses.
Clarke is looking for the big counter here.
Clarke fails to land with a series of punches.
McDermott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clarke.
An attempted straight right counter from McDermott misses the target.
Clarke misses with a body shot.
Clarke takes a jab right on the kisser.
McDermott cracks Clarke with a right hand to the side of the head.
Clarke throws a big shot that misses.
Clarke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McDermott counters with a two punch combo.
McDermott just misses with a punch to the body.
Clarke misses with a hook. McDermott ducked under it nicely.
McDermott steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clarke.
Clarke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDermott was well out of range. Poor timing from Clarke.
McDermott thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Clarke throws a leg kick which misses McDermott's front leg but catches the back leg as McDermott tries to avoid it.
Clarke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDermott throws a lazy head kick
and Clarke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clarke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDermott moves away.
McDermott ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Clarke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clarke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from McDermott does it's job there.
Clarke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDermott manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Clarke misses the target.
Clarke moves out of range of the strikes.
Clarke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clarke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDermott.
McDermott misses with a looping left.#T3#
Clarke avoids the head kick by McDermott.
Clarke defending well as McDermott loads up on a big left hand.
Clarke looks to throw the jab but McDermott is out of range.
Lewis Clarke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McDermott misses with an uppercut. Clarke saw that one coming.
Clarke thumps McDermott with a low kick.
McDermott avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clarke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Eddie McDermott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No joy there for Clarke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from McDermott misses.
Clarke punishes McDermott's body with a nice straight punch.
McDermott takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Clarke lands with a straight right. McDermott didn't see that one coming.
McDermott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clarke.
McDermott throwing a counter right hand but Clarke manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by McDermott.#T4#
McDermott connects with a leg kick. #KD#
McDermott connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Clarke to the floor! McDermott dives in looking for the finish!#ROC#Clarke is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Lewis Clarke has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
McDermott is looking for a kimura here.
Clarke is still in real trouble! Can McDermott finish him?#SUB#
McDermott wants to work for an arm triangle but Clarke is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDermott landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Clarke blocking the ground and pound attempt from McDermott.
McDermott passes into side control, despite Clarke's attempt to control the position.
McDermott in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Clarke tries to buck McDermott off but McDermott is having none of it.
McDermott lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
McDermott scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Clarke is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and McDermott can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie McDermott!
A very excited looking Eddie McDermott 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 134
Date: Nov 06, 2022

#R1#
McDermott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Temidare.
A cross from McDermott lands.
McDermott lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've been told by Temidare's head coaches at London MMA Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McDermott throws a jab but it's blocked by Temidare. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Temidare stalling the fight.
McDermott takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#It looks like Eddie McDermott has been cut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDermott.
Temidare with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Temidare swings wildly with an uppercut but McDermott uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDermott looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
A short uppercut from Temidare.
McDermott has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stalling in the clinch from Temidare.
Temidare missing with knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Temidare - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Temidare lands a nice uppercut.
Temidare misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McDermott.
Temidare tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McDermott avoids it.
McDermott tries to circle away but Temidare has him pinned against the cage.
Temidare trying to land knees to the body.
Temidare taking a breather.#BC2#
McDermott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL#
Temidare darts in and clinches McDermott up against the cage.
McDermott wants to get back to striking at distance but Temidare won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Temidare.
Temidare stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Temidare with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
McDermott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Temidare moves out of range of the strikes.
Temidare throws a jab but it's blocked by McDermott.
McDermott lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDermott takes one to the side of the head.
McDermott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Temidare.
McDermott misses with a wild combination.
Temidare changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Temidare scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Temidare connects with a nice looking jab.
Temidare dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Temidare moves out of range of the body kick from McDermott.
Temidare lands a nice looking kick to the body. McDermott takes a step back to recover.
Temidare uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDermott.
Temidare scores with a jab to the jaw.
Temidare throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Temidare tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from McDermott misses its intended target.
McDermott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Temidare.
Temidare blocks a jab.
Temidare tries to counter with a takedown but McDermott is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Temidare takes the fight into the clinch.
McDermott tries to circle away but Temidare has him pinned against the cage.
McDermott is trapped in a tight thai clinch here. Temidare pulls him left and then right before unleashing a vicious knee to the head. Oh damn - McDermott is out cold! That's some serious business! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Adeboye Temidare!
Adeboye Temidare seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ENIGMA 129
Date: Oct 02, 2022

#R1#
Couceiro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McDermott cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Couceiro.
Couceiro trying to control the action but McDermott is working from the bottom.
McDermott really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Couceiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Couceiro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McDermott is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Couceiro swings around for an armbar but McDermott sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Couceiro's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SU2#
McDermott decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Couceiro, up you get!
Xandao Couceiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDermott with the inside leg kick. #TD#
Couceiro feints and as McDermott raises his hands in defense, Couceiro changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDermott keeping moving, preventing Couceiro from controlling successfully.
Couceiro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Couceiro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McDermott manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Couceiro has McDermott in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Couceiro working for a triangle but McDermott defends it easily.
Couceiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Couceiro seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2##SUB#
Couceiro looking for a guillotine here but McDermott defends easily. #SUB#
Couceiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Couceiro controls McDermott momentarily but McDermott frees himself. #SUB#
Couceiro has his foot on McDermott's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McDermott works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Couceiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Couceiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McDermott won't allow Couceiro to sweep him here. #SUB#
Couceiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Couceiro is looking for a triangle but McDermott pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Couceiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McDermott defends it easily.
Couceiro looking to control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU2#
McDermott decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
McDermott lands a nice looking body shot.
McDermott fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McDermott throws a low kick but Couceiro moves out of range easily.
Couceiro ducks under a wild hook from McDermott.
McDermott throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McDermott stuffs the takedown.
Couceiro blocks a head kick by McDermott.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Couceiro has his takedown stuffed
and McDermott counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xandao Couceiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Couceiro tries to score a power double leg takedown but McDermott sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Couceiro somewhat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie McDermott dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Couceiro.
Couceiro slips a straight right by McDermott.
Couceiro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Couceiro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDermott. McDermott obviously looking to wear him down.
Couceiro with a poor takedown
and McDermott counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD#
Couceiro gets a double leg takedown into McDermott's guard.
Couceiro 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.
Couceiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES2#
McDermott wriggles free and stands up.
Couceiro blocks a jab.
Couceiro takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Couceiro closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Couceiro lands in his opponent's guard.

McDermott scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T1#
McDermott cracks Couceiro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McDermott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Couceiro drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

McDermott throws Couceiro to one side and escapes!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Couceiro.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDermott is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
McDermott is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Couceiro controls the position.#T2#
Couceiro has knee on belly and moves into mount.
McDermott is squirming around, avoiding Couceiro's attempts to control the action.
Couceiro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McDermott stops Couceiro from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
McDermott wants to get back to his feet. #T3##SUB#
Couceiro goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now McDermott is on top in guard.
Couceiro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDermott manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
McDermott is looking to stand up but Couceiro isn't so interested in that idea.
Couceiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDermott is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Couceiro drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McDermott dives on top into guard.#REVB##T4##SU2#
McDermott stands up and waves to Couceiro to follow him.
McDermott has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A low kick lands for McDermott.
Couceiro shoots in looking for a takedown. McDermott tries to sprawl out of it but Couceiro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McDermott manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xandao Couceiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDermott lands a lovely overhand right.
Good shot there by McDermott.
Couceiro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McDermott as he jumps to the side.
Nice sprawl there from McDermott as Couceiro shoots in.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie McDermott 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#
Couceiro shoots in but McDermott avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDermott! But no joy.
Nice cross by McDermott.
Couceiro shoots and misses
and McDermott counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDermott fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Couceiro on the side of the head.
Couceiro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McDermott's waist but McDermott gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Couceiro off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xandao Couceiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by McDermott there.
Nice defenses there by Couceiro.
Couceiro misses with a takedown
and McDermott counters with a stiff right hand.
Couceiro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McDermott connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC2#Couceiro is rocked!
Couceiro shoots in looking for a takedown. McDermott tries to sprawl out of it but Couceiro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McDermott manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Couceiro checks a low kick from McDermott.#T1#
McDermott misses with an uppercut. Couceiro saw that one coming.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Couceiro.
McDermott let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Couceiro shoots in looking for a takedown. McDermott tries to sprawl out of it but Couceiro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McDermott manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Couceiro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McDermott swivels and escapes.
Good shot there by McDermott.
Jab from McDermott.
Couceiro walks into a straight right hand from McDermott.
McDermott throws a looping overhand right but Couceiro ducks down to avoid it.
Couceiro has his takedown stuffed
and McDermott counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Couceiro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McDermott with a hook.
McDermott displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Couceiro.
McDermott cracks Couceiro on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Couceiro falls backwards against the cage. McDermott follows up with more strikes that drop Couceiro to his knees. McDermott keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Couceiro! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie McDermott!
A victorious Eddie McDermott thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ENIGMA 125
Date: Sep 04, 2022

#R1#
Seigel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McDermott fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Seigel is out of range.
Seigel steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Seigel moves out of range as McDermott strikes.
McDermott shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Seigel misses with a right hand
and McDermott cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDermott lands a right hook to the body.
McDermott misses with a body shot.
Seigel throws out a leg kick but McDermott moves out of range and Seigel only half commits.
Seigel tries to clinch up but McDermott circles away and keeps his distance.
McDermott throwing a counter right hand but Seigel manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDermott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seigel.
McDermott was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Seigel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDermott.
Seigel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McDermott to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
Seigel forces McDermott back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Seigel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McDermott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seigel stalling.
Seigel lands a right hand.
McDermott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seigel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Seigel throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
McDermott manages to break the clinch.
McDermott throws a head kick but Seigel moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Seigel misses.
McDermott tests Seigel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from McDermott misses its intended target.
Seigel throws the left hand but McDermott avoids the punch easily.
McDermott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seigel tries a quick counter leg kick but McDermott is wise to it.
A shot to the body from McDermott misses
and Seigel counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
McDermott works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from McDermott.
Seigel wants to counter with a clinch but McDermott pushes him away.
McDermott throws a lazy right hand but Seigel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDermott misses with a shot to the body
and Seigel counters with an outside leg kick.
McDermott swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Seigel counters with a nice right hand that sends McDermott toppling to the canvas! McDermott scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Seigel finish him?!#CUT2#It looks like Eddie McDermott has been cut.
McDermott misses with a body kick.
McDermott misses with a looping left.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Seigel.
McDermott is breathing heavily.
McDermott misses with a lunging right hand
and Seigel counters with a thumping low kick.
Seigel connects with a body shot.
Seigel lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. McDermott is looking to close the distance but Seigel sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! McDermott crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope McDermott is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Bugsy Seigel!
During a confident post fight interview, Bugsy Seigel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ENIGMA 122
Date: Aug 21, 2022

#R1#
Nice straight punches there by McDermott. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McDermott.
Batista doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McDermott counters with a straight right hand.
Batista shoots in and drives through. McDermott sprawls well.
Batista shoots in for a double leg but McDermott sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Eddie McDermott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Batista.
Batista defending well as McDermott loads up on a big left hand.
Batista has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDermott.
McDermott lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've been hearing reports that McDermott has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rock Batista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batista doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting McDermott counter with a right hand.
Batista shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McDermott counters with a straight right hand.
Batista dives in for a single leg takedown but McDermott sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Batista with a poor takedown
and McDermott counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDermott is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDermott lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McDermott tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Batista is able to avoid easily.
McDermott throws a jab when Batista was well out of range.
McDermott slaps away a takedown attempt from Batista, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
McDermott bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Batista is looking to clinch but McDermott is avoiding it.
Batista fails with the takedown.
McDermott pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDermott keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Batista misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Batista darts in looking for a takedown but McDermott gets double underhooks and turns Batista into the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from McDermott misses the target.
McDermott scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McDermott lands a leg kick that knocks Batista off balance momentarily.
Batista with a lazy takedown attempt
and McDermott counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Batista looks winded!
Good leg kick by McDermott.
McDermott darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Batista shoots and misses
and McDermott counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batista has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDermott finds it's way round the side to connect with Batista's head. #T2#
McDermott throws a hook but Batista avoids it easily.
Batista feints a counter leg kick.
Batista wants to clinch up but McDermott keeps it at a distance.
Nice jab there from McDermott.
McDermott cracks Batista with an open hand slap.
Batista takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Batista avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDermott is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McDermott lands a right hook to the body.
McDermott connects with an inside leg kick.
Batista has his takedown stuffed
letting McDermott counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from McDermott misses the target.
McDermott throws a leg kick which misses Batista's front leg but catches the back leg as Batista tries to avoid it.
McDermott getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Batista shoots and misses
and McDermott connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Batista fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
McDermott dips to his left and cracks Batista with an uppercut!
McDermott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Batista doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McDermott counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Batista moves out of range of the strikes.
Batista shoots in for a takedown but McDermott shows good takedown defense.
McDermott is looking to counter punch.
Eddie McDermott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Batista with a lazy takedown attempt
and McDermott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDermott scores with a jab to the body.
McDermott scores with a punch to the head.
McDermott connects with a single shot there.
McDermott cracks Batista with a right hand to the side of the head.
Batista gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and McDermott counters with a beautiful punch that sends Batista to the canvas! #ROC#Batista is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDermott has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Batista is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
McDermott stands and steps away. Batista gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4#
Batista with a poor takedown
and McDermott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDermott pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McDermott lands a jab to the nose.
Batista gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McDermott cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Batista misses with a takedown attempt
and McDermott cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDermott tests Batista's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDermott throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDermott digs a good hook to Batista's body.
McDermott loads up on a big right hand but Batista slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDermott lands with a cross.
Batista with a lazy takedown attempt
and McDermott counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Batista! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Eddie McDermott!
Eddie McDermott decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Rock Batista had this to say: 'Don't worry I will be back!!'.

Event: ENIGMA 113
Date: Jul 03, 2022

#R1#
Narushima is looking to land body kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Narushima .
Nice body punch from Narushima .
Narushima throws a front kick that sends McDermott stumbling back into the cage.
McDermott misses with a straight left.
That kick from Narushima tenderised McDermott's leg. McDermott is trying to keep his angry face on.
Narushima lands with a straight right. McDermott didn't see that one coming.
Narushima fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDermott throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McDermott swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD2#
and Narushima counters with a nice right hand that sends McDermott toppling to the canvas! McDermott scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Narushima finish him?!#ROC2#McDermott is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Narushima swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oh McDermott is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McDermott fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McDermott seems to have got his legs back now.
Narushima thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McDermott if he has to take too many more of those.
McDermott throws a sloppy body shot
and Narushima counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
McDermott cracks Narushima with an open hand slap.
Narushima scores with a jab to the body.
McDermott is breathing heavily.
Narushima lands a nice looking body shot.
Narushima lands a jab to the nose.
McDermott thows a left - swing and a miss!
Narushima looks to land a left hand but McDermott moved out of range nicely.
McDermott is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#KD2#
Narushima cracks McDermott with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Narushima has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning McDermott to stand back up!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDermott misses with a shot to the body
and Narushima counters with a nice body shot.
Narushima uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDermott.
McDermott throws a poor cross that misses
and Narushima counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonardo Narushima !
A very excited looking Leonardo Narushima 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 110
Date: Jun 19, 2022

#R1#
Coleman tries for a takedown but McDermott sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Coleman misses with a takedown attempt - McDermott sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Coleman misses with a takedown attempt
and McDermott counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from McDermott misses.
A slow jab from McDermott misses its intended target.
Coleman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McDermott defends it nicely.
Coleman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McDermott throws a hook but Coleman blocks it.
Coleman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDermott.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDermott throws a shot from downtown. Coleman moves away and avoids it.
Coleman goes for a double leg but McDermott avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McDermott continues to drive forward.
Coleman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McDermott walks away with a smile on his face. Coleman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McDermott misses the jab.#T1#
McDermott throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Coleman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Coleman throws a strike but McDermott rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Coleman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McDermott won't allow Coleman to sweep him here.
McDermott must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McDermott won't allow Coleman to get back to his feet. #ES#
Coleman has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. McDermott has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
McDermott breaks the clinch. #TD#
Coleman looking to score a takedown here. McDermott is defending well but Coleman drives through and ends up in McDermott's guard.
McDermott is looking to stand back up but Coleman counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by McDermott.
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVB#
McDermott wants to get back to his feet.
Coleman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McDermott's head. #T2#
Coleman tries to pass the half guard into mount. McDermott knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Coleman lands a nice short elbow.
McDermott has hold of Coleman's hands but Coleman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McDermott keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Coleman tries to pass to full mount but McDermott defends it.
McDermott avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Coleman.
Coleman lands with a punch from half guard.
Coleman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Coleman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McDermott has hold of Coleman's hands but Coleman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Coleman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
McDermott has hold of Coleman's hands but Coleman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Coleman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Coleman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McDermott with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Coleman trying to control from half guard but McDermott is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McDermott is trying to stand back up but Coleman is controlling him
Coleman is trying to control. McDermott wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McDermott told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Coleman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Coleman throwing shots but McDermott is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman throws a strike but McDermott avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Coleman throws a strike but McDermott rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
Coleman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES#
Coleman pushes McDermott off and gets back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from McDermott as Coleman shoots in.
McDermott lands a really nice looking cross but Coleman seems unphased.
Chad Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDermott missing with a left hand there. Coleman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coleman drops down looking for a counter takedown but McDermott sprawls and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDermott lands a jab.
Coleman defending well as McDermott loads up on a big left hand.
Coleman shoots in but no luck this time.
A jab from McDermott does it's job there.
McDermott looks to throw the jab but Coleman is out of range.
Coleman tries to counter with a takedown but McDermott is quick to defend against it.
Coleman fails with a takedown attempt.
McDermott looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
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 Chad Coleman will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Coleman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDermott finds it's way round the side to connect with Coleman's head.
Coleman blocks a jab.
Jab by McDermott.
McDermott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coleman was well out of range. Poor timing from McDermott.
Coleman avoids the body shot from McDermott.
McDermott's corner calls for a 1-2. McDermott obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McDermott lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McDermott.
McDermott looks to score with a jab to the body but Coleman is just out of range.
Coleman attempts a counter takedown but McDermott avoids it well and moves away.
Coleman shoots and misses
and Coleman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Coleman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McDermott avoids it really well and circles away.
McDermott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDermott misses the jab.
McDermott works Coleman's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coleman with a lazy takedown attempt
and McDermott counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Coleman or perhaps it was just good defense by McDermott, which made it look bad.
Coleman takes one to the side of the head.
Coleman gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! McDermott gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie McDermott!
Our winner, Eddie McDermott, 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 102
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Glover needs to keep his hands up - McDermott had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#It looks like Dick Glover has been cut.
Glover misses with a low kick.
Glover is looking to slow McDermott down with leg kicks.
Glover fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDermott stuffs the takedown attempt from Glover. Glover gets slowly back to his feet.
Glover scores with a hook.
McDermott slips a jab from Glover.
Glover shoots in looking for a takedown but McDermott manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Glover's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McDermott appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McDermott getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Glover shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Eddie McDermott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Glover.
McDermott misses the jab.
Glover scores with a kick to the midsection.
Glover ducks right into an uppercut from McDermott.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDermott fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McDermott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Glover.
Glover uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from McDermott. Those never looked like landing.
Eddie McDermott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
McDermott digs a good body shot into Glover's ribs.
Glover blocks a jab.
Glover digs a good body shot into McDermott's ribs.
McDermott misses with a body shot.
McDermott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Glover.
Glover keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McDermott tries to bum rush Glover with a series of wild strikes but Glover uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Glover takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Glover ducks under a wild hook from McDermott.
McDermott looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McDermott walks into a stiff left hand from Glover.
McDermott avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Glover connects with a body shot that sends McDermott's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDermott just misses with a punch to the body.
McDermott throws a hook but Glover blocks it.
Glover ducks under a wild hook from McDermott.
A jab from Glover finds it's way through McDermott's defenses. #T2#
Glover dives in for a single leg takedown but McDermott sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice body punch from Glover.
McDermott throws a hook to the side of Glover's head but Glover sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Glover has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Glover blocks a jab.
A shot to the body from Glover misses
and McDermott counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDermott takes a swing at Glover's ribcage but misses.
McDermott takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McDermott misses with the combination.
McDermott will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Glover lands with an overhand left.
McDermott fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Glover takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McDermott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Glover.#T3#
Glover avoids the body shot from McDermott.
The fighters circling - McDermott throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Glover is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Glover throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDermott throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Glover uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDermott.
McDermott loads up on a big right hand but Glover slips the punch.
Glover shoots in but no luck this time.
McDermott lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Glover circles away quickly and effectively.
Glover with the counter takedown but McDermott avoids it easily.
Glover tries a head kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from McDermott misses its target.
McDermott stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Glover scores with a jab.#TD2#
Glover shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

McDermott makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDermott avoids the body shot from Glover.
Glover slips under a jab from McDermott.
McDermott misses with a hook. Glover ducked under it nicely.
Glover is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McDermott throws a hook to the side of Glover's head but Glover sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Glover lands with a kick to the ribs.
McDermott throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Glover counters with a nice double leg into side control. McDermott won't be happy with that.
Glover working the ground and pound but McDermott is defending the strikes.
Glover controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDermott is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glover misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Glover misses with the ground and pound.
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 Eddie McDermott will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dick Glover's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
McDermott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Glover fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McDermott seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McDermott takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McDermott leaves Glover with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Glover bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McDermott's head.
Glover misses with a takedown attempt - McDermott sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Eddie McDermott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Glover.
McDermott throws the left hand but Glover avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from McDermott misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDermott misses with a hook.
Glover misses with a wild combination.
McDermott cracks Glover with an open hand slap.
A big left from McDermott misses. #T1#
McDermott misses with a few strikes there.
Glover takes a swing at McDermott's ribcage but misses.
McDermott connects with a jab.
Glover dives in for a single leg takedown but McDermott sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice defenses there by Glover.
Glover throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDermott lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McDermott digs a good body shot into Glover's ribs.
McDermott misses with a wild body shot.
Glover throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McDermott counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Dick Glover's cut even more.
McDermott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Glover can do to turn this around?
Glover misses the shot to the body.
McDermott was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Glover steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDermott.
Glover showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDermott.
And Glover tries to counter it with a takedown but McDermott pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDermott fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
Glover throws a body punch but McDermott moves out of range.
McDermott bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Glover's head.
A head kick misses from Glover.
McDermott cracks Glover with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McDermott takes a swing at Glover's ribcage but misses.
A left lands for McDermott.
The crowd cheers as Glover lands an impressive looking overhand right. McDermott doesn't seem phased though.
Eddie McDermott is winning the standup battle so far.
Glover has a takedown stuffed.
McDermott fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McDermott takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Glover misses with a series of wild punches.
Glover looks to throw a body kick
and McDermott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Glover throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
McDermott throws a right and a left that both miss.
McDermott throws an off balance right hand
and Glover counters with a straight right hand.
McDermott smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#The cut above Dick Glover's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Glover lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Glover shoots in looking for a takedown but McDermott manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Glover's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice jab there from Glover.
McDermott moves out of range as Glover strikes.
McDermott misses with a body shot.
McDermott throws a shot from downtown. Glover moves away and avoids it.
Glover looks to land a body kick but McDermott moved away.
McDermott throws a combination that misses
and Glover counters with a one-two to the body.
McDermott walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glover takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Glover throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McDermott stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Glover throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
McDermott with a nice cross.
McDermott misses with a looping left.
Glover slips under a jab from McDermott.
Dick Glover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glover looks to throw a body kick
and McDermott cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Glover looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Glover takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Glover jabs McDermott right on the nose. McDermott blinks but takes it well.
McDermott is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A big left from McDermott misses.
McDermott just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for McDermott.
Glover with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDermott checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McDermott tests Glover's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Glover connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McDermott momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie McDermott dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dick Glover'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Glover slips under a jab from McDermott.
Glover swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Glover needs to keep his hands up - McDermott had a free shot at his head there.
Glover swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McDermott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Glover moves away from the strike by McDermott.
Glover lands a jab.
Glover throws a lazy right hand but McDermott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDermott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Glover.
A jab from McDermott misses.
The fighters circling - Glover throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDermott avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDermott throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDermott avoids the body shot from Glover.
McDermott defending well as Glover loads up on a big left hand.
Glover throws a big shot that misses.
McDermott takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Glover throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Glover takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McDermott is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Glover uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDermott.
Glover throws a right hand that misses
enabling McDermott to counter with a crisp jab.
Glover lands a jab.
McDermott throws a shot from downtown. Glover moves away and avoids it.
McDermott throws a right and a left that both miss.
Glover staying out of range there.
Glover throws a push kick but McDermott slaps the foot to one side.
McDermott 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.
McDermott throws a hook to the side of Glover's head but Glover sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Glover now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice cross by Glover.
Glover getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Glover misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glover bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dick Glover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Glover.
Glover lands with a nice combination. McDermott backs away looking to recover.
Glover lands a jab to the head.
A big right from McDermott misses.
McDermott throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDermott moves out of range of the strikes.
McDermott comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Glover lands with a nice body punch.
McDermott misses with a looping right.
Some wild striking there from McDermott.
McDermott lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Glover has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McDermott throws a body shot but no joy.
Glover will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T3#
McDermott misses with an uppercut. Glover saw that one coming.
Glover moves out of range of the strikes.
Glover looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like McDermott wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Glover closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McDermott did well to prevent Glover getting side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Glover is keen to just control but McDermott is a slippery customer.
Glover thows a huge punch but McDermott dodges it nicely.
McDermott avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Glover.
Glover missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Glover thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McDermott's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Glover is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Glover working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
McDermott avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Glover.
Glover is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Glover missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Glover thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Glover wants to work for an arm triangle but McDermott is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nice strikes from Glover there.
Glover missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Glover drops an elbow to the side of McDermott's head.
Eddie McDermott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McDermott blocking the ground and pound attempt from Glover.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Glover comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McDermott 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: ENIGMA 92
Date: Apr 10, 2022

#R1#
Moder throws a looping overhand right but McDermott ducks down to avoid it.
Moder walks into a straight right hand from McDermott.
Moder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDermott was well out of range. Poor timing from Moder.
Moder throws a lazy right hand but McDermott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDermott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moder was well out of range. Poor timing from McDermott.
McDermott misses with a straight left.
McDermott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moder tests McDermott's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Moder staying out of range there.
Moder connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDermott. McDermott circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jab by Moder.#ROC2#McDermott is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from McDermott. Those never looked like landing.
McDermott misses with a straight left.
Moder misses the body punch
enabling McDermott to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moder moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McDermott misses with a looping left.
Moder scores with a hook to the body. McDermott takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Moder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDermott. Moder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slow jab from Moder misses its intended target.
Moder avoids a punch combination nicely. #KD2#
Moder feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends McDermott sprawling to the canvas! McDermott rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Moder finish him?!
Oh McDermott is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab from McDermott does it's job there.
McDermott seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDermott throws a shot from downtown. Moder moves away and avoids it.
Moder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDermott.
Moder throws the left hand but McDermott avoids the punch easily.
McDermott looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moder has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice defenses there by Moder.
Moder is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McDermott with a body shot.
Moder punishes McDermott's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
McDermott scores with a hook.
McDermott scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McDermott falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Moder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDermott.
Moder cracks McDermott with a good jab.
Nice straight punches there by Moder. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Moder.
Some wild striking there from McDermott.
Moder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDermott is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Moder misses with a shot to the body
and McDermott counters with a two punch combo.
A big right from McDermott misses.
Moder lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Moder has managed to clinch.
Moder lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDermott tries to break the clinch but Moder is controlling the position. #T3#
McDermott's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McDermott has had enough of the clinch but Moder keeps him there for the moment.
Moder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDermott backwards.
Moder lands a hook that snaps the head of McDermott backwards.
Moder scores with a hook to the body.
McDermott wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Moder swings wildly with an uppercut but McDermott uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDermott tries to circle away but Moder has him pinned against the cage.
McDermott is trying to break free.#BC#
McDermott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDermott misses with a hook. Moder ducked under it nicely.
Moder throws a jab but it's blocked by McDermott.
McDermott is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Moder keeps McDermott at a distance using the push kick.
Moder misses the shot to the body.
Moder turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Moder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moder throws a quick inside leg kick.
Moder moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moder scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from McDermott. Those never looked like landing.
Moder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like McDermott wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Moder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDermott moves out of range as Moder strikes.
Moder lands a body shot.
McDermott is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDermott on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moder. Moder obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Moder finds it's way through McDermott's defenses. #KD2#
Moder cracks McDermott with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! McDermott looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Moder finish him?
McDermott is holding his hands too far apart here. Moder throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! McDermott is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jan Moder!
Jan Moder thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ENIGMA 79
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
Granite slips under a jab from McDermott.
Granite is looking to counter with a body kick.
McDermott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDermott rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Granite moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Granite has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Slaughter Houze in the buildup to the fight.
A swing and a miss from McDermott.
Granite lands with a thumping leg kick.
Granite slips a jab and a cross from McDermott.
McDermott throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Granite counters with a crisp right hand that drops McDermott! Granite lets McDermott back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Eddie McDermott has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDermott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Granite manages to avoid it.
Granite displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDermott throws out the jab.
It appears Granite was looking to counter with a kick there.
Granite bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McDermott looks winded!
Granite swings for the body but McDermott moves out of range. #CL#
Granite has managed to clinch.
Granite lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Granite . #T1#
McDermott wants to break the clinch but can't.
McDermott tries to circle away but Granite has him pinned against the cage.
Granite has a couple of punches blocked by McDermott.
Granite lands a hook that snaps the head of McDermott backwards.
Granite lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #KD#
Granite drops McDermott onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! McDermott is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#McDermott is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Granite .
McDermott is still on wobbly legs! Can Granite finish him?
Granite tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDermott's elbow.
Granite pushes McDermott back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McDermott seems to have recovered his senses.
Granite lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Granite tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Granite lands a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Granite .
Granite lands an uppercut.#T2#
Granite lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Granite working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Granite breaks the clinch.
Granite lands a nice shot to the body.
McDermott throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDermott rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Granite counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL#
Granite has taken the fight to the clinch.
Granite lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Granite lands a nice shot to the body.
Granite gets through McDermott's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McDermott looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Still in the clinch, Granite scores with a nice short uppercut.
McDermott tries to circle away but Granite has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
McDermott wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McDermott blocks an uppercut.
Granite lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Granite lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDermott backwards.
McDermott takes a shot to the head.
Granite with the Thai clinch, moves his hips back and unleashes a brutal knee to the head! McDermott drops to the mat in a crumpled heap! Huuuuuuge knee there! WOW!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Giveme Granite !
Giveme Granite decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: ENIGMA 70
Date: Jan 16, 2022

#R1#
McDermott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Seigel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McDermott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Seigel.
McDermott misses with a right hand
and Seigel makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McDermott really felt that one!
McDermott throws a hook to the side of Seigel's head but Seigel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDermott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seigel.
Seigel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McDermott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDermott throws a right and a left that both miss.
Seigel lands with a hook. McDermott tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Seigel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. McDermott catches Seigel right on the button with a cross.
Seigel ducks under a wild hook from McDermott.
Seigel slips a jab and a cross from McDermott.
McDermott scores with a sloppy right hand. Seigel should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDermott misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Seigel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Seigel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT#It looks like Eddie McDermott has been cut.
Seigel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice cross by McDermott.#CL#
Seigel pushes McDermott up against the cage in a clinch.
McDermott has had enough of the clinch but Seigel keeps him there for the moment.
Seigel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Seigel lands a shot to the body.
Seigel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Seigel scores with a shot to the side of McDermott's head.
A short body shot lands from Seigel as the two fighters clinch.
McDermott looks winded!
A left hand lands to the body for Seigel.
Seigel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#KD#
Seigel drops McDermott with a big knee straight up the middle! McDermott is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#McDermott is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seigel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McDermott is still on wobbly legs! Can Seigel finish him?
A solid body kick from Seigel. #T2#
McDermott keeps the fight on the outside.
McDermott seems to have recovered his senses.
Seigel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Seigel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McDermott looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Seigel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
McDermott gets tackled into the cage by Seigel. Seigel maintains the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Seigel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Seigel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Seigel lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Seigel as the two fighters clinch.
Seigel is struggling to control the position.
Seigel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McDermott blocks it with crossed arms.
Seigel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Seigel is working McDermott over against the cage.#T3#
Seigel lands a right hand. #KD#
Seigel drops McDermott with a big knee straight up the middle! McDermott is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Seigel looks to score with a jab to the body but McDermott is just out of range.#CL#
Seigel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McDermott, pushing him back against the cage.
Seigel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDermott backwards.
Seigel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Seigel prevents McDermott from breaking the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Seigel.
A knee to the head by Seigel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seigel leaning against his opponent.
Seigel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Seigel lands a hook that snaps the head of McDermott backwards.
Seigel tries to land a knee to the head but McDermott blocks with his arms.
Seigel unloads with a big right hand that wobbles McDermott! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Seigel is unloading with more strikes now! McDermott drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bugsy Seigel!
A relieved looking Bugsy Seigel 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 62
Date: Dec 12, 2021

#R1#
McDermott misses with a body shot.
As McDermott looks to move away, KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ throws a big counter combo but McDermott just gets out of the way.#CL#
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McDermott, pushing him back against the cage.
McDermott tries to circle away but KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ has him pinned against the cage.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ gets through McDermott's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ breaks from the clinch.
McDermott throws a good cross that connects.
McDermott misses with a hook.
McDermott rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ misses with a wild combination. #CL#
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ pushes McDermott up against the cage in a clinch.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDermott looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McDermott has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤'s corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ misses the shot to the body.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ swinging wildly here.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ misses with a looping left.
McDermott lands with a hook. KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McDermott throws a body shot but no joy.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ throws a hook but McDermott avoids it easily.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ avoids a punch combination nicely.
McDermott sizes up KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McDermott scores with a nice head shot.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ takes one to the side of the head.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ throws a wild hook but McDermott just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - McDermott raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie McDermott!
A victorious Eddie McDermott thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ENIGMA 54
Date: Nov 07, 2021

#R1#
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDermott.
White swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
White swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
White throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDermott counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
White slips a jab and a cross from McDermott.
Good exchange - McDermott coming out on top.
Eddie McDermott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDermott scores with a crisp jab that stopped White in his tracks. #ROC#White is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Alexi White has been cut.
McDermott defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
McDermott thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDermott throws a hook but White blocks it.
McDermott misses with an uppercut. White saw that one coming.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDermott was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
McDermott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from McDermott.
White looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
McDermott slips a jab from White.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White misses with a right hand
and McDermott counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDermott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
White lands the left hand.
McDermott darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDermott.
White swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from McDermott misses its target.
McDermott misses the shot to the body.
McDermott misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDermott ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McDermott jabbing away but nothing is landing.
White takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
White thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDermott swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
White drops his hands momentarily and McDermott takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
White is still on wobbly legs! Can McDermott finish him?
McDermott ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking White out cold! The fight is over!

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

Event: ENIGMA 48
Date: Oct 10, 2021

#R1#
Eggert slips a jab and a cross from McDermott.
A little feinted left hand from Eggert on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Eggert moves away from the strike by McDermott.
Eggert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eggert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDermott moves away.
Eggert takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Eggert walks into a straight right hand from McDermott.
A left lands for Eggert.
McDermott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDermott misses with a few strikes there.
McDermott throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Eggert throws a hook but McDermott avoids it easily.
Eggert ducks under a wild hook from McDermott.
Some wild striking there from McDermott.
Eggert throws a hook but McDermott blocks 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!
Eggert takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Eggert throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from McDermott misses the target.
McDermott cracks Eggert with a right hand to the side of the head.
McDermott scores with a hook to the body. Eggert takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Eggert throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Eggert loads up on a big right hand but McDermott slips the punch.#T1#
McDermott misses with a body shot.
McDermott thuds his right hand into Eggert's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McDermott just misses with a punch to the body.
Eggert throws a hook but McDermott blocks it.
Nice defenses there by McDermott.
Eggert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDermott stuns Eggert with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McDermott looks to land a right hand but Eggert moved out of range.#KD2#
McDermott throws a left that rocks Eggert and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! McDermott dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Eggert regain composure! #ROC2#Eggert is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Eggert is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SU2#
McDermott stands up.
Eggert looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#KD2#
McDermott drops his shoulder and cracks Eggert with a huge uppercut! Eggert goes down! Can McDermott finish him?
Eggert really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Eggert is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McDermott is controlling him.
Eggert trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
McDermott wants to stand but Eggert has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2#
McDermott decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Eggert, up you get!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eggert misses with an uppercut.
Despite the aggression on McDermott's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McDermott cracks a nice hook into Eggert's ribs.
A big left from Eggert misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie McDermott dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McDermott keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Eggert on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McDermott has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
McDermott misses the shot to the body.
Eggert misses with a hook.
McDermott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDermott lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Oh Eggert is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McDermott drops Eggert with a big left hand! Eggert is injured, injured bad! McDermott jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie McDermott!

Event: ENIGMA 41
Date: Aug 29, 2021

#R1#
McDermott connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leventis. Leventis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Leventis with a lazy takedown attempt
and McDermott counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leventis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Leventis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McDermott scores with a three punch combo! #CUT#It looks like Xenos Leventis has been cut.
Leventis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Eddie McDermott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDermott plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Leventis to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Leventis just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eddie McDermott!

Event: ENIGMA 35
Date: Aug 01, 2021

#R1#
McDermott lands a head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Frank Kurschmann has been cut.
McDermott looks to throw the jab but Kurschmann is out of range.
Kurschmann throws a hook but McDermott blocks it.
McDermott scores with a nice right hand.
McDermott misses with an uppercut
and Kurschmann counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kurschmann slips a straight right by McDermott.
Kurschmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDermott.
McDermott throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Kurschmann holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kurschmann misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Kurschmann.
McDermott's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kurschmann lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDermott backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurschmann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kurschmann lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kurschmann fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Kurschmann can't find room to land a body shot as McDermott controls the action. #BC#
Kurschmann manages to break the clinch.
McDermott throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Kurschmann counters with a nice right hand that sends McDermott toppling to the canvas! McDermott scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kurschmann finish him?!#ROC#McDermott is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Eddie McDermott has been cut.
McDermott takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kurschmann shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Eddie McDermott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDermott connects with a crisp jab.
McDermott thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kurschmann wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kurschmann defending well as McDermott loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Kurschmann gets a clinch.
McDermott wants to get back to striking at distance but Kurschmann won't allow it.
Kurschmann lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McDermott or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kurschmann. #T2#
Kurschmann misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Kurschmann.
Kurschmann lands a hook that snaps the head of McDermott backwards.
Kurschmann lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDermott backwards.
Kurschmann throws a head punch that misses.
Kurschmann lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kurschmann is working McDermott over against the cage.
McDermott looks winded!
McDermott blocking some punches.
Kurschmann misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurschmann lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kurschmann is leaning against McDermott and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kurschmann digs a right hand into McDermott's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McDermott's gas tank.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Kurschmann dominated that round.
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.#R2#
McDermott stuns Kurschmann with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A shot to the body from McDermott misses
and Kurschmann counters with a right hand from hell and McDermott is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Kurschmann!

Event: ENIGMA 26
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
McDermott takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McDermott throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodrigues.
We've been told by McDermott's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rodrigues scores with a body shot.
McDermott connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McDermott loads up on a big right hand but Rodrigues slips the punch.
McDermott walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McDermott thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodrigues swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rodrigues keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDermott.
McDermott misses with a shot to the body
and Rodrigues connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodrigues tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDermott was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodrigues.
McDermott moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodrigues digs a good hook to McDermott's body.
McDermott slips a jab from Rodrigues.
A little feinted left hand from McDermott on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Rodrigues clinches.
Rodrigues lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDermott backwards.
Still in the clinch, Rodrigues scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rodrigues lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDermott backwards. #T1#
Rodrigues scores with a shot to the side of McDermott's head.
Rodrigues struggles to land a body shot inside as McDermott controls his hands.
McDermott can't break the clinch.
Rodrigues throws a head punch that misses.
Rodrigues stalling in the clinch.
Rodrigues lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Rodrigues on the inside.
A short left from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDermott backwards.
Rodrigues lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDermott backwards.
Rodrigues swings wildly with an uppercut but McDermott uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDermott blocking some punches. #T2#
McDermott prevents a body shot from Rodrigues.
McDermott wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rodrigues throws a punch but it's blocked by McDermott.
Rodrigues stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McDermott is looking to break free of the clinch but Rodrigues has double underhooks.
McDermott takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigues lands a right hand.
Rodrigues lands a left hand.
McDermott tries to circle away but Rodrigues has him pinned against the cage.
McDermott is trying to break free.
Rodrigues lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodrigues gets through McDermott's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Rodrigues.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adilson Rodrigues dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##KD2#
Rodrigues lands a big right hand that sends McDermott crashing to the mat! Rodrigues stays standing though and waves McDermott back to his feet!#ROC2#McDermott is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
McDermott bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Rodrigues comes at him with an uppercut from hell! McDermott falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! McDermott was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adilson Rodrigues!
During a confident post fight interview, Adilson Rodrigues thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ENIGMA 22
Date: Jun 05, 2021

#R1#
McDermott swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Rize counter with a right hand. #CL#
Rize has managed to clinch.
Rize tries a body shot but McDermott blocks it.
Rize keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McDermott's efforts to push away.
Rize lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on McDermott's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rize pushes McDermott back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rize lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rize creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rize looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Rize manages to break the clinch.
Zack Rize seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rize throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Rize backs off McDermott throws a huge counter combo but Rize manages to avoid it all.
McDermott feints a jab promting Rize to slip. McDermott then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rize slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDermott slips a straight right by Rize.
Rize missing with a left hand there. McDermott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Rize scores with a leg kick.
Rize avoids the body shot from McDermott. #CL#
Rize drives through and clinches with McDermott against the cage.
Rize misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Rize.
Rize keeps control of McDermott as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rize working aggressively here.
McDermott takes a shot to the head.
Rize pushes McDermott back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McDermott looks winded!
Rize lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rize cracks McDermott with a nice body shot.
Rize lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rize.
Rize lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rize softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Rize. #ROC#McDermott is rocked!
McDermott blocking some punches.
Rize lands a right hand.
McDermott is still on wobbly legs! Can Rize finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Rize fails to land.
McDermott seems to have recovered his senses.
Rize lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rize definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rize lands a shot to the body.
Rize can't find room to land a body shot as McDermott controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Rize.
Rize can't find room to land a body shot as McDermott controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rize.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rize digs a right hand underneath McDermott's ribcage. McDermott let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rize misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rize lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Rize dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Rize gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rize has a couple of punches blocked by McDermott.
McDermott wants to get back to striking at distance but Rize won't allow it.
Zack Rize has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rize misses with the head strike.
McDermott wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rize struggles to land a body shot inside as McDermott controls his hands.
Rize lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rize tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDermott's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Rize fails to land.
Rize lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rize lands a left hand.
Rize lands a right hand.
Rize struggles to land a body shot inside as McDermott controls his hands.
McDermott blocking some punches.
Rize is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDermott can do to turn this around?
McDermott tries to circle away but Rize has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Rize has McDermott pressed against the cage.
Rize prevents McDermott from breaking the clinch.
McDermott blocking some punches.
Rize tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDermott's elbow.
Rize lands with a light punch inside.
Rize lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDermott backwards.
Rize swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rize tries a body shot but McDermott blocks it.
Rize pushes McDermott back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDermott blocking some punches.
Rize scores with a shot to the side of McDermott's head.
Rize working aggressively here.
Rize misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Rize. #T2#
Rize tries to throw a body punch but McDermott avoids it by throwing Rize back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Rize.
Rize lands a hook that snaps the head of McDermott backwards.
Rize lands a body shot.
McDermott is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McDermott takes a shot to the head.
Rize tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rize lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rize throws a punch but it's blocked by McDermott.
Rize softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rize.
Rize lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McDermott or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Rize.
A shot in the inside from Rize.
Rize lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Rize dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Rize.
Rize blocks a jab.
Rize tries to counter by clinching up but McDermott breaks away and moves out of range.
McDermott drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McDermott defending well as Rize loads up on a big left hand.
Rize uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDermott.
Rize throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #KD#
Rize drops McDermott with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but McDermott looks back up at him and smiles so Rize waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rize.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rize digs a good body shot into McDermott's ribs.
Rize fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rize throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Rize clinches up with McDermott and pushes him back against the cage.#KD#
Rize drops McDermott onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! McDermott is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
McDermott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rize lands a big right hand! McDermott is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zack Rize!
A very excited looking Zack Rize 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 15
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
McDermott looks to land a left hand but Lahti moved out of range nicely.
Lahti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like McDermott was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDermott connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Tenho Lahti has been cut.#KD2#
McDermott catches Lahti napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Lahti to the canvas! #ROC2#Lahti is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDermott is standing up over Lahti. Lahti looks to escape but McDermott dives into side control.
Oh Lahti is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
McDermott stands up and beckons Lahti to his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Lahti has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McDermott tries to bum rush Lahti with a series of wild strikes but Lahti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDermott throws an uppercut from hell that sends Lahti clean off his feet! He's out cold! McDermott stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eddie McDermott!

Event: ENIGMA 10
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1#
Caballero will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Caballero throws a head kick that misses.
McDermott's corner calls for a 1-2. McDermott obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Carlos Caballero has been cut.
McDermott comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice shot by McDermott.
OH! Caballero has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! McDermott smells blood and charges in for the finish! McDermott unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Caballero sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eddie McDermott!
The defeated Carlos Caballero had this to say: 'I disappointed my fans today but it will not happen again'.

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