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Event: DMMA 303 Greene vs De Geno     
Date:   Mar 23, 2024
#R1#
Doback tries to clinch up but Reaper circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Doback moves into the clinch.
Doback makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reaper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doback's elbow.
Doback is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reaper is leaning against Doback and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reaper misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Reaper.
Doback working aggressively here.
Reaper misses with a punch on the inside.
Reaper misses with some punches.
Reaper misses with a body punch.
Reaper letting Doback take a breather here.
Doback swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reaper.
Reaper struggles to land a body shot inside as Doback controls his hands.
Doback blocks a body shot from Reaper.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reaper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Doback misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reaper misses with a body punch.
Doback doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Doback blocks a body shot from Reaper.
Doback swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reaper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reaper.
Reaper lands with a short shot to the head.
Reaper lands with a short shot to the head.
Reaper throws a head punch that misses.
Reaper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reaper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doback backwards.
Reaper lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doback.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doback.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reaper.
Doback lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Doback stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reaper struggles to land a body shot inside as Doback controls his hands.
Reaper swings wildly with an uppercut but Doback uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reaper working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doback. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reaper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doback makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reaper can't find room to land a body shot as Doback controls the action.
Doback lands a right hand.
Reaper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reaper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Doback.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Doback.
Reaper misses with a body punch.
Reaper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reaper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doback works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reaper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doback is leaning against Reaper and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reaper lands a shoulder strike.
Reaper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reaper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reaper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doback swings wildly with an uppercut but Reaper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doback blocks a body shot from Reaper. #T3#
Reaper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Doback misses with a punch to the body.
Reaper lands a shot to the body.
Reaper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doback lands a right hand.
Doback lands a hook that snaps the head of Reaper backwards.
A short uppercut from Reaper.
Reaper misses with the head strike.
Reaper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Doback blocks an uppercut.
Reaper misses with a body punch.
Doback tries a body shot but Reaper blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Doback.
Doback blocks an uppercut.
Doback tries a body shot but Reaper blocks it.
Reaper lands a shot to the body.
Reaper blocks a body shot from Doback.
Doback lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reaper backwards. #T4#
Doback holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Reaper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doback's elbow.
Doback can't find room to land a body shot as Reaper controls the action.
Reaper misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reaper struggles to land a body shot inside as Doback controls his hands.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reaper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reaper struggles to land a body shot inside as Doback controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doback.
Doback blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reaper lands with a short shot to the head.
Reaper prevents Doback from breaking the clinch.
Reaper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reaper tries to work over Doback's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Doback blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Reaper fails to land.
Reaper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doback's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Doback struggles to land a body shot inside as Reaper controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Reaper dominated that round.
That's time! Reaper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Doback looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reaper is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Reaper has managed to clinch.
Jake Reaper has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Doback misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doback cracks Reaper with a nice body shot.
Reaper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doback blocks an uppercut.
Reaper blocks a body shot from Doback.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reaper.
A left hand lands to the body for Reaper.
Reaper misses with the head strike.
Reaper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reaper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reaper misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doback.
Doback swings wildly with an uppercut but Reaper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doback goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reaper tries a body shot but Doback blocks it.
Reaper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reaper misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Doback throws a punch but it's blocked by Reaper.
Reaper can't find room to land a body shot as Doback controls the action.
Doback has a couple of punches blocked by Reaper.
Reaper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doback backwards.
Doback lands a nice uppercut.
Reaper works on Doback's body with a couple of short punches.
Reaper misses with a body punch.
A short left from Doback.
Reaper misses with a body punch.
Reaper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Doback or not.
Reaper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reaper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reaper blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doback.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doback.
Reaper misses with a body punch.
Reaper blocks a body shot from Doback.
A head punch on the inside from Doback fails to land. #T2#
Reaper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doback's elbow.
Doback swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doback misses with a punch on the inside.
Doback prevents a body shot from Reaper.
Reaper swings wildly with an uppercut but Doback uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reaper tries to throw a body punch but Doback avoids it by throwing Reaper back against the cage.
Reaper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doback lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reaper backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Doback misses with a body punch.
Reaper lands an uppercut.
Reaper misses with some punches.
Reaper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doback backwards.
Good body shot from Doback.
Doback misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Doback fails to land.
Reaper throws a head punch that misses.
Doback working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reaper. #T3#
Doback scores with a shot to the side of Reaper's head.
Doback looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Doback - that landed with a thud.
Doback blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Doback.
Doback blocks an uppercut.
Reaper prevents a body shot from Doback.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doback.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reaper as Doback tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Doback breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Doback forces Reaper back against the cage and clinches.
Reaper misses with a punch on the inside.
Doback is leaning against Reaper and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reaper prevents a body shot from Doback.
Reaper pushes Doback back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reaper working aggressively here.
Reaper tries a body shot but Doback blocks it. #T4#
Reaper misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Doback.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Doback.
Doback misses with a body punch.
Reaper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Doback scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reaper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doback softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reaper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reaper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reaper tries a body shot but Doback blocks it.
Doback blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doback tries to work over Reaper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reaper swings wildly with an uppercut but Doback uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doback lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Doback tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doback blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dale Doback will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Doback. Reaper does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Reaper on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reaper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reaper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Doback releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Doback tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reaper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reaper thinks about countering with a head kick.
Doback wants to clinch up but Reaper keeps it at a distance.
Reaper closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Reaper throws a head kick but Doback moves out of range.
Doback tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reaper paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Doback is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reaper throws a series of strikes that have Doback backpedaling. #CL2#
Doback closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reaper throws a head punch that misses.
Doback misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doback stalling.
Doback lands with a light punch inside.
Doback lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doback misses with some punches. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doback.
Reaper scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reaper digs a right hand into Doback's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Doback's gas tank.
Reaper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Doback blocks a body shot from Reaper.
Doback lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reaper tries to work over Doback's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Doback lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Doback fails to land.
Doback fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Doback.
Reaper misses with the head strike.
Reaper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reaper misses with some punches.
Doback tries a body shot but Reaper blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Doback creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reaper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reaper blocking some punches. #T2#
Reaper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reaper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Doback scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reaper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Doback backwards.
Reaper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doback tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reaper can't find room to land a body shot as Doback controls the action.
Reaper misses with a body punch.
Reaper lands with a right to the head.
Reaper has a couple of punches blocked by Doback.
A short body shot lands from Reaper as the two fighters clinch.
Reaper throws a punch but it's blocked by Doback.
Reaper lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reaper misses with a body punch.
Doback working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Doback lands with a left to the head.
Reaper struggles to land a body shot inside as Doback controls his hands.
Doback tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Reaper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reaper has a couple of punches blocked by Doback.
Doback lands with a short shot to the head.
Doback tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reaper has a couple of punches blocked by Doback.
Reaper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doback prevents a body shot from Reaper.
Reaper struggles to land a body shot inside as Doback controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doback.
Reaper can't find room to land a body shot as Doback controls the action.
Doback lands a body punch.
Reaper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doback working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reaper.
Reaper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reaper misses with the head strike.
Doback cracks Reaper with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Doback working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Doback scores with a shoulder strike.
Doback goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doback doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Doback blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reaper tries to work over Doback's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Doback blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doback misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doback stalling the fight. #BC2#
Doback breaks from the clinch.
Reaper scores with a head kick.
Jake Reaper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reaper walks into a jab.
Doback tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Doback rushes Reaper and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Doback tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reaper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doback's elbow.
Reaper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doback's elbow.
Reaper misses with a punch to the body.
Doback working aggressively here.

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

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

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: DMMA 298 Williams vs Yasha     
Date:   Mar 03, 2024
#R1#
Doback fails in his attempt to clinch.
Doback is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kopecki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Doback ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Doback tries to clinch there but Kopecki circles away.
Kopecki looks to land a left hand but Doback moved out of range nicely.
Kopecki misses with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Kopecki as he connects with a hook.
Doback tries to clinch up but Kopecki circles away and keeps his distance.
Kopecki with the inside leg kick.
Doback moves in looking to clinch but Kopecki pushes him off.#CL2#
Kopecki gets tackled into the cage by Doback. Doback maintains the clinch.
Kopecki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Doback has him pressed against the cage.
Kopecki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Doback tries to stall but Kopecki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A frustrated look appears on Kopecki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kopecki is looking to break free of the clinch but Doback has double underhooks.
Kopecki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doback backwards.
Kopecki misses with the head strike. #T1#
Doback keeps control of Kopecki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Doback lands a right hand. #BC2#
Doback manages to break the clinch.
Kopecki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Doback is out of range.
Kopecki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kopecki throws a body punch but Doback moves out of range.
Kopecki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kopecki throws a body punch but Doback moves out of range.
Doback swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kopecki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Doback takes the fight into the clinch.
Doback keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kopecki's efforts to push away.
Kopecki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Kopecki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kopecki 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.
Doback moves in looking to clinch but Kopecki pushes him off.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kopecki.
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!
Doback checks a leg kick.
Kopecki scores with a nice body kick.
Doback tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kopecki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kopecki throws a lazy right hand but Doback sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doback stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kopecki.
Kopecki misses with a hook.
Doback tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kopecki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Doback tries to clinch up but Kopecki circles away and keeps his distance.
Doback tries to clinch up but Kopecki circles away and keeps his distance.
Doback is looking to clinch.
Doback tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kopecki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kopecki swats away the attempt to clinch by Doback.
Kopecki throws a lazy right hand but Doback sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doback swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kopecki.
Doback punishes Kopecki's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Kopecki jabs Doback to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kopecki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doback.
Doback tries to clinch up but Kopecki circles away and keeps his distance.
Doback wants to clinch up but Kopecki keeps it at a distance.
Kopecki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Doback checks it well. #CL2#
Doback rushes Kopecki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Kopecki breaks the clinch.
Doback wants to clinch.
Doback wants to clinch up but Kopecki keeps it at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Kopecki. Those never looked like landing.
Kopecki throws a series of punches but Doback avoids them all with ease.
Jab by Kopecki.
Kopecki throws a sloppy head kick and Doback moves out of range easily.
Doback tries to clinch but Kopecki is having none of it.
The fighters circling - Doback throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Kopecki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Doback tries to bum rush Kopecki with a series of wild strikes but Kopecki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kopecki misses with a leg kick
enabling Doback to counter with a crisp jab.
Doback tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kopecki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Doback tries to clinch but Kopecki moves out of range.
Kopecki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kopecki lands a jab to Doback's midsection.
Doback tries to clinch up.
Doback takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL2#
Doback has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Kopecki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Doback moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kopecki scores with a nice strike.
Doback throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kopecki.
Doback scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kopecki lands a lovely overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Kopecki dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Doback tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kopecki appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kopecki misses with a straight left.
Doback is looking to clinch but Kopecki is avoiding it.
Kopecki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Doback displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kopecki throws out the jab.
Doback's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kopecki under the eye.
Doback scores with a jab to the body.
Doback tries to clinch but Kopecki moves out of range.
Kopecki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Doback momentarily. #ROC#Doback is rocked!
and Kopecki counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Doback! He's just covering up as Kopecki starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Kopecki!
Andy Kopecki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 10, 2024
#R1#
A nice leg kick from Copslapper, right into the meat of the thigh.
Copslapper circles away from the clinch attempt
and Copslapper counters with a good low kick that Doback was not able to check.
Doback misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Copslapper counters with a straight right hand.
Doback looks to land a left hand but Copslapper moved out of range nicely.
Copslapper is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Doback with a body shot.#CL#
Doback darts in and clinches Copslapper up against the cage.
Doback misses with a body punch.
Copslapper swings wildly with an uppercut but Doback uses good head movement to avoid it.
Copslapper blocks a body shot from Doback.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Copslapper scores with a shot to the side of Doback's head.
Doback throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Copslapper taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Copslapper breaks from the clinch.
Doback throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Copslapper counters with a straight right hand.
Doback throws a left and a right that both miss
and Copslapper makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Doback cracks Copslapper with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#It looks like Shiphead Copslapper has been cut.
Doback tries to clinch but Copslapper moves away
and Copslapper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Doback wants to clinch but Copslapper slips to the side
and Copslapper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Doback closes the distance but Copslapper moves to the side
and Copslapper counters with a left to the body.
Dale Doback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doback wants to clinch.
Doback uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Copslapper has time to react.
Doback tries to close the distance and clinch up but Copslapper swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Copslapper fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Doback has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Doback swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doback misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD2#
and Copslapper counters with a big uppercut that knocks Doback off his feet! Copslapper dives into side control looking to finish!#ROC2#Doback is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Copslapper in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Doback looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Copslapper turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shiphead Copslapper!
An out of breath Shiphead Copslapper thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: H31     
Date:   Dec 09, 2023
#R1#
Kronke looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kronke scores with a body shot.
A low kick from Kronke misses
and Doback counters with a stiff right hand.
Doback misses with a hook to the body
and Kronke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Doback misses with a wild body shot.
Kronke feints a counter leg kick.
Kronke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doback moves away.
Doback misses with a looping right.
Doback jabs Kronke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Doback throws a lazy right hand but Kronke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Kronke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kronke.
Doback throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kronke counters with a stiff right hand.
Doback throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doback takes a swing at Kronke's ribcage but misses.
Kronke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kronke works over Doback's head and body with a nice combination.
Doback throws out a loose jab but Kronke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kronke 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.
Doback dodges the punch combination from Kronke. #T1#
Doback throws a series of punches but Kronke avoids them all with ease.
Kronke slips a jab from Doback.
Kronke misses with a wild body shot.
Doback swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kronke misses with a low kick as Doback jumps back.
Kronke looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
No joy there for Kronke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Doback scores with a jab to the jaw.
Doback tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Doback avoids the body shot from Kronke.
Doback misses with a looping left.
Kronke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kronke misses with a hook.
Kronke defending well as Doback loads up on a big left hand.
Kronke throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Doback.
Doback blocks a jab.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kronke lands with a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Doback, as that shot connected.
Kronke connects with a body shot.
Doback ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kronke moves away.
Kronke throws a head kick but Doback moves out of range.
Kronke defending well as Doback loads up on a big left hand.
Kronke takes a swing at Doback's ribcage but misses.
Kronke attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kronke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kronke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doback was well out of range. Poor timing from Kronke.
Kronke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Doback rather than just go for the knockout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kronke.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A bone on bone clash there as Doback blocks the leg kick.
Kronke throws a body kick that misses
and as Kronke takes a moment to reset, Doback counters with a massive combo! Right, left, right! Kronke goes down! He's in big trouble, can he recover? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10. He's out! Doback is your winner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dale Doback!
Dale Doback thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: H27     
Date:   Nov 19, 2023
#R1#
Cannabino throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Doback counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Emporio Cannabino has been cut.
Doback lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cannabino tries a head kick but it misses.
Cannabino misses with a double jab
and Doback connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Doback scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cannabino in his tracks. #CUT#That has opened up Emporio Cannabino's cut even more.
Cannabino throws a head kick that misses.
Doback throws a leg kick but Cannabino sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Doback avoids the head kick by Cannabino.
Doback tries a low kick but Cannabino avoids it.
Doback misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Doback loads up on a big right hand but Cannabino slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doback throws a leg kick
and Cannabino counters with a stiff right hand.
Cannabino throws a right and a left that Doback avoids nicely.
Cannabino keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Doback ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cannabino moves away.
Cannabino tries to clinch but Doback moves out of range.
Cannabino lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Doback throws a front kick aimed at Cannabino's knee but Cannabino avoids it well.
Doback swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Doback blocks a low kick nicely.
Doback just misses with a punch to the body.
Doback tries a low kick but Cannabino avoids it.
Doback throws a leg kick but Cannabino checks it.
Emporio Cannabino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cannabino swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Doback slips a jab and a cross from Cannabino.
Cannabino stalks Doback and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Doback's face. Doback staggers backwards, shaken.
A leg kick checked by Cannabino.
Doback throws a shot from downtown. Cannabino moves away and avoids it.
Cannabino swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick misses from Cannabino.
Cannabino throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Doback tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cannabino was well out of range. Poor timing from Doback.
Despite the aggression on Cannabino's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Doback buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Doback, right into the meat of the thigh. #T2#
Cannabino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cannabino blocks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cannabino tries a head kick but it misses.
Cannabino slips a jab from Doback.
A countering left hand to the body from Cannabino misses.
Cannabino jabs Doback to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A low kick from Doback is predictable there
and Cannabino counters with a straight right hand.
Doback lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cannabino's sensitive parts.
Doback wants to land a leg kick but Cannabino is out of range.
Cannabino chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Doback connects with a body shot.
Cannabino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cannabino throws a solid leg kick but Doback takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cannabino.
Cannabino on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cannabino throws a series of punches but Doback moves out of range.
Cannabino steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Doback. That one must have hurt.
Cannabino blocks a low kick nicely.
Doback throws a leg kick but Cannabino checks 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 Dale Doback will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emporio Cannabino's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Cannabino throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cannabino lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Doback wants to land a leg kick but Cannabino is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Doback. That's going to slow Cannabino down.
A low kick from Doback misses
and Cannabino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cannabino throws a leg kick that is checked
and Doback counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Doback walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cannabino checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cannabino throws a sloppy head kick
and Doback counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Cannabino clinches.
Doback lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Doback misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Cannabino breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doback ducks under a wild hook from Cannabino.
Doback will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Doback looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Doback throws a leg kick that misses.
Doback is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Doback cracks Cannabino with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Doback throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Doback misses the shot to the body.
Cannabino fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Doback swings for the body but Cannabino moves out of range.
Cannabino tries a head kick but it misses.
Doback shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Doback throws out a loose jab but Cannabino uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Cannabino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doback throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Cannabino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cannabino avoids the body shot from Doback.
Cannabino takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cannabino takes a swing at Doback's ribcage but misses.
Cannabino checks a leg kick nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cannabino. Doback shrugs it off though.
Doback takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Doback attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cannabino throws out a counter right but Doback avoids it with no problem.
It looks like Doback has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T2#
Doback pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Doback throws a poor cross that misses
and Cannabino counters with a one-two to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Doback throws a jab but it's blocked by Cannabino.
Cannabino throws a good cross that connects.
Doback 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.
Cannabino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doback.
Doback throws a front kick aimed at Cannabino's knee but Cannabino avoids it well.
Cannabino ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Doback throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cannabino misses with the combination.
Dale Doback is winning the standup battle so far.
Cannabino throws a body kick that misses.
Doback lands a slapping body shot.
Cannabino connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doback throws a leg kick but Cannabino sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cannabino unleashes a big counter combination but Doback bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice shot by Doback.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dale Doback will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emporio Cannabino'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#
Cannabino throws a shot from downtown. Doback moves away and avoids it.
Cannabino throws a push kick but Doback slaps the foot to one side.
Cannabino throws a sloppy head kick and Doback moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Cannabino.
Doback throws a leg kick which misses Cannabino's front leg but catches the back leg as Cannabino tries to avoid it.
Emporio Cannabino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cannabino throws a sloppy head kick and Doback moves out of range easily.
Cannabino takes a swing at Doback's ribcage but misses.
Doback with a nice calf kick.
Cannabino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cannabino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Doback throws a front kick aimed at Cannabino's knee but Cannabino avoids it well.
Cannabino feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doback throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cannabino counters with a nice body shot.
Doback takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cannabino looks to clinch
and Doback counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cannabino checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cannabino connects with a jab.#T1#
Doback ducks right into an uppercut from Cannabino.
Doback throws a body punch but Cannabino moves out of range.
Doback misses with a kick to the body.
Doback is looking to score with low kicks.
Doback takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Doback takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cannabino moves out of range of the strikes.
Cannabino takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Doback darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Doback lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cannabino has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cannabino and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cannabino misses with a double jab
enabling Doback to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#The cut above Emporio Cannabino's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Doback throws a chopping leg kick but Cannabino manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Doback scores with a push kick.
Cannabino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cannabino.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cannabino takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Cannabino walks into a jab.
Cannabino misses with a series of wild punches.
Doback is looking to counter with a body kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cannabino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Decent striking displayed by Doback there.
Doback connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Cannabino's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Cannabino - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Dale Doback!
Dale Doback decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: H22     
Date:   Oct 22, 2023
#R1#
Doback swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sobieskiego counters with a left to the body.
Sobieskiego slips under a jab.
Dale Doback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doback closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sobieskiego counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sobieskiego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doback.
Doback moves in looking to clinch but Sobieskiego pushes him off.
Sobieskiego is trying to counter with his kicks.
Doback stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Doback misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Doback lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sobieskiego doesn't seem phased though.
Sobieskiego thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doback is looking to counter the offense by Sobieskiego and move into the clinch.
Doback looks to land a left hand but Sobieskiego moved out of range nicely.
Doback throws a lazy right hand but Sobieskiego sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sobieskiego shapes to counter with a head kick.#T1#
Sobieskiego avoids the body shot from Doback.
Sobieskiego is looking for the big counter here.
Doback misses with a hook
and Sobieskiego cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Doback misses.
It seemed like Sobieskiego was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Doback closes the distance and clinches.
Doback misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Doback.
Doback lands with a left to the head.
Doback doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Doback prevents a body shot from Sobieskiego.
Doback misses with the head strike.
Sobieskiego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Doback misses with the head strike.
Sobieskiego lands an uppercut.
Doback lands a nice uppercut.
Doback is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sobieskiego is defending well for now.
Sobieskiego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Our sources have told us that Doback has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Sobieskiego digs a right hand into Doback's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Doback's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Sobieskiego.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sobieskiego tries a body shot but Doback blocks it.
Doback working aggressively here.
Doback lands with a right to the head.
Sobieskiego takes a knee right on the jaw!
Doback missing with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Doback obliges.
Doback lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Doback misses with the head strike.
Doback misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sobieskiego.
Doback lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Doback fails to land.
Doback can't find room to land a body shot as Sobieskiego controls the action.
Doback misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sobieskiego lands a hook that snaps the head of Doback backwards.
Sobieskiego tries to work over Doback's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sobieskiego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Doback backwards.
Sobieskiego tries to work over Doback's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sobieskiego lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dale Doback dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sobieskiego scores with a shot to the body.
Doback tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sobieskiego looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Doback ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sobieskiego moves away.
Sobieskiego scores with a hook to the body. Doback takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A punch lands to the side of Sobieskiego 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sobieskiego takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sobieskiego.
Doback wants to clinch
and Sobieskiego counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobieskiego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doback.
Doback throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sobieskiego on the side of the head.
Doback throws a lazy right hand but Sobieskiego sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sobieskiego tries a quick counter leg kick but Doback is wise to it.#T1#
Sobieskiego moves out of range as Doback strikes.
Sobieskiego pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Doback throws a lazy right hand but Sobieskiego sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doback connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sobieskiego. Sobieskiego circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Doback misses with a hook to the body
and Sobieskiego counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sobieskiego blocks a leg kick.
Doback throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sobieskiego counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Doback thinking.
Doback moves in looking to clinch but Sobieskiego pushes him off.
Sobieskiego steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Sobieskiego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sobieskiego tries to land a front kick but Doback steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Doback feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Doback misses with a hook
and Sobieskiego counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Sobieskiego staying out of range there.
Sobieskiego avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sobieskiego feints a counter leg kick.
Doback throws a low kick but Sobieskiego avoids it.
Sobieskiego throws a lazy right hand but Doback sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Doback misses the target.
Doback connects with a body shot that sends Sobieskiego's belly button to the back.
Sobieskiego swats away the attempt to clinch by Doback.
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!
Sobieskiego checks a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Sobieskiego's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Doback clinches up against the ropes.
Doback tries to land a knee to the head but Sobieskiego blocks with his arms.
Sobieskiego blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short left from Sobieskiego.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jana Iii Sobieskiego will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Doback misses the target.
Doback wants to clinch.
Nice body punch from Doback.
Sobieskiego sizes up Doback with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobieskiego takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Doback feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sobieskiegos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Doback gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Doback misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Sobieskiego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sobieskiego misses with a body punch.
Doback blocks a body shot from Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego digs a right hand underneath Doback's ribcage. Doback let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sobieskiego lands a body punch.
Sobieskiego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sobieskiego lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sobieskiego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Doback backwards.
Doback tries a body shot but Sobieskiego blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Doback.
Sobieskiego misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Sobieskiego breaks the clinch.
Doback misses the body punch
and Sobieskiego counters with a nice body shot.
Sobieskiego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sobieskiego throws a fast counter high kick but Doback manages to duck under it in time.
Sobieskiego delivers a nice body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Sobieskiego. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sobieskiego.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sobieskiego misses with a straight right. #T2#
Doback paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Doback ducks right into an uppercut from Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Doback stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sobieskiego connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sobieskiego throws a right hand that Doback ducks under and follows up with a left that Doback also avoids with ease.
Sobieskiego misses the jab.
Sobieskiego misses the shot to the body.
Doback is looking to counter the offense by Sobieskiego and move into the clinch.
Doback loads up on a big right hand but Sobieskiego slips the punch.
Sobieskiego swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sobieskiego has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sobieskiego is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Doback is defending well for now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jana Iii Sobieskiego!

A relieved looking Jana Iii Sobieskiego thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Dale Doback stepped up to the mic, saying 'Te Mauri, te Raoi ao te Tabomoa'.

 

Event: H17     
Date:   Sep 30, 2023
#R1#
Doback feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Congos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dale Doback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Doback moves into the clinch.
Doback tries a body shot but Congo blocks it.
Congo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Doback has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Congo wants to get back to striking at distance but Doback won't allow it.
Doback misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doback lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Doback makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Doback prevents Congo from breaking the clinch.
Congo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doback is leaning against Congo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Congo breaks from the clinch.
Doback displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Congo throws out the jab.
Doback lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Congo tries to keep at a distance but Doback has taken the fight into the clinch.
Congo prevents a body shot from Doback.
Congo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Doback up against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doback looking to throw knees to the head but Congo is blocking nicely. #T1#
Congo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Congo takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#It looks like Roberto Congo has been cut.
Congo tries to stall but Doback uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Doback fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Congo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Doback backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Congo. #BC#
Congo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Congo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Doback clobbers Congo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Doback ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Congo moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Congo misses its target.
Doback misses the jab.#CL2#
Doback clinches up with Congo and pushes him back against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Doback.
Doback lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Doback on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Congo tries a knee to the head but Doback blocks it. #T2#
Doback doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Congo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Doback.
Doback jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doback throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Congo moves away from the strike by Doback.
Congo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Doback doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Doback will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Doback bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Congo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dale Doback dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Congo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Doback drives through and clinches with Congo against the ropes.
Congo lands a good knee to the midsection. Doback won't want to take too many of those.
Congo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Congo blocks an uppercut.
Congo can't break the clinch.
Doback working Congo over with knees to the body.
Doback fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doback lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Congo backwards. #BC#
Congo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Congo throws a leg kick but Doback checks it.
Doback scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Doback moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Congo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Doback has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Doback is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Congo slips a straight right by Doback.
Doback lands a slapping body shot.
Roberto Congo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dale Doback seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1##CL2#
Doback has closed the distance and engaged Congo in a clinch.
Doback misses with a body punch.
Doback tries a knee to the head but Congo blocks it. #BC#
Congo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Congo defending well as Doback loads up on a big left hand.
Doback tests Congo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Doback wants to clinch up but Congo keeps it at a distance.
Doback connects with a good right hand that stumbles Congo. Congo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Doback tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Doback tries to close the distance and clinch but Congo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Doback looks to score with a jab to the body but Congo is just out of range.
Doback tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Congo was well out of range. Poor timing from Doback.
Congo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Doback is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Congo throws a shot to the body.
Doback smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Doback throws a looping overhand right but Congo ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Congo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doback tries to clinch there but Congo circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Doback.
A shot to the body from Congo misses
and Doback counters with a nice uppercut.
Congo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doback.
Doback doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Congo moves away from the strike by Doback.
Doback scores with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dale Doback showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roberto Congo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Doback fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Congo manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Congo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doback tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Congo was well out of range. Poor timing from Doback.
Doback misses with a lunging right hand
and Congo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Doback tries to clinch but Congo is having none of it.
Doback tries to close the distance and clinch up but Congo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Doback has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Doback tries a low kick but Congo avoids it.
Congo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doback lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Doback throws a jab when Congo was well out of range.
Doback tries to score with a low kick but Congo moves his leg out of the way.
Congo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Doback misses the body punch
and Congo counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Doback throws out a loose jab but Congo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Congo is looking to counter punch.
Congo is looking to wear down Doback with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Doback tries to clinch up but Congo circles away and keeps his distance.
Congo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Doback misses the jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Congo.
Doback throws a chopping leg kick but Congo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As Doback backs away, Congo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dale Doback is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Doback lands a body shot.
Doback misses the shot to the body.
Congo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Doback throws a body punch but Congo moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Congo misses the target.
Doback tries a low kick but Congo avoids it.
Doback connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Doback misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Congo counters with a stiff right hand.
Congo staying out of range there.
Congo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice uppercut there from Doback.
Doback changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Congo lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Doback goes down! The ref sends Congo to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Doback is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doback swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Doback slips a jab from Congo.
Doback tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Doback scores with a hook.
Doback lands with a nice combination. Congo backs away looking to recover.
A combination from Doback does no damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dale Doback.
Well Doback 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: H14     
Date:   Sep 10, 2023
#R1#
Doback misses the shot to the body.
Doback paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Not Ponor has been cut.
Doback digs a good hook to Ponor's body.
Decent striking displayed by Doback there.
Doback misses with a double jab
letting Ponor counter with a right hand.
Ponor moves out of range as Doback strikes.
And Ponor counters with a quick kick to the body but Doback blocks it.
Decent striking displayed by Doback there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doback throws a jab but it's blocked by Ponor.
Ponor throwing a counter right hand but Doback manages to avoid it.
Doback misses with a kick to the body.
Dale Doback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ponor looks for the body kick but Doback saw that one coming.
Doback lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Doback tried to score with a low kick but Ponor checks it.
Doback scores with a jab to the head.
Ponor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Doback throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and whilst Doback still has his hands down, Ponor counters with a perfectly aimed head kick that sends Doback crashing to the mat! Will he recover? 3,4,5,6,7 - he's back up! The referee looks into his eyes and asks him to walk forwards. He's going to allow this one to continue but will Doback be able to survive another onslaught?
Ponor takes one to the side of the head.
Doback throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ponor on the side of the head.
Doback misses with a body shot.
Ponor half committed to a counter leg kick.
Doback scores with the left hand. Ponor knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ponor throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Doback connects with the punch.#T2#
Ponor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Doback's head backwards.
Doback connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ponor momentarily.
Doback stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Doback throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Ponor counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Doback goes down! Will Doback beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!#ROC#Doback is rocked!
Doback throws a poor cross that misses
and Ponor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Doback thinking.
Doback throws a body shot but no joy.
Doback fails with an attempt to clinch.
Doback misses with a shot to the body
and Ponor counters with a big right hand that sends Doback crashing to the mat! He's very wobbly - can he beat the count?! 5,6,7,8... he's up! No, he's down again! 9,10! He's done! The referee calls an end to the bout - Ponor takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Not Ponor!
Our winner, Not Ponor, 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.
In defeat, Dale Doback stepped up to the mic, saying 'Te Mauri, te Raoi ao te Tabomoa'.

 

Event: DC 80 Sicarius vs Sitsongrit     
Date:   Aug 12, 2023
#R1#
Vinge moves out of range of the strikes.
Vinge throws an off balance right hand
and Doback counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Doback scores with a jab. Vinge acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vinge takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vinge with a nice calf kick.
Doback moves in looking to clinch but Vinge pushes him off.#CL#
Doback gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vinge misses with a punch on the inside.
Vinge takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vinge has a couple of punches blocked by Doback.
Doback stalling in the clinch but Vinge improves position.
Doback misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vinge.
Vinge misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Doback as the two fighters clinch.
Vinge blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Doback holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Doback misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vinge.
Doback with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Doback throws a punch but it's blocked by Vinge.
Doback throws a punch but it's blocked by Vinge.
Doback has Vinge pressed against the cage.
Vinge throws a punch but it's blocked by Doback.
Vinge is working Doback over against the cage.
Doback tries to throw a body punch but Vinge avoids it by throwing Doback back against the cage.
Vinge throws a head punch that misses.
Doback lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Doback lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Vinge.
Vinge misses with a punch on the inside.
Doback scores with a shot to the side of Vinge's head.
Doback throws a head punch that misses.
Our sources have told us that Doback has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Vinge lands an uppercut.
Vinge scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short body shot lands from Vinge as the two fighters clinch.
Doback working Vinge over with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vinge. #T2#
With the fighters up against the cage, Doback throws an elbow but misses.
Vinge lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vinge misses with a body punch.
Doback tries a knee to the head but Vinge blocks it.
Doback takes a shot to the head.
Vinge softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Doback blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Vinge.
Doback throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vinge blocks it with crossed arms.
Vinge misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Vinge.
Vinge lands a right hand that snaps the head of Doback backwards.
Doback blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vinge.
A short uppercut from Doback.
Vinge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vinge working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Vinge fails to land.
Vinge on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vinge lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Vinge on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vinge misses with a punch on the inside.
Vinge managing to block the knees to the body from Doback.
Vinge blocks an uppercut.
Doback digs a right hand underneath Vinge's ribcage. Vinge let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vinge.
Vinge scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vinge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doback fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vinge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doback blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Doback misses with a knee strike.
Vinge lands a hook to the side of the head.
Doback blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vinge managing to block the knees to the body from Doback.
Doback misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Vinge scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Doback scores with a nice short uppercut.
Doback misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Vinge misses with a punch on the inside.
Vinge lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vinge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vinge scores with a nice hook to the head.
Doback lands with a right to the head.
Vinge scores with a hook to the body.
Doback swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vinge lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Doback misses with a body punch.
Doback misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Doback scores with a hook to the body.
Vinge lands a right hand that snaps the head of Doback backwards.
Still in the clinch, Vinge scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vinge misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vinge avoiding damage as Doback throws knees to the body.
Doback lands with a right to the head.
Doback pushes Vinge back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vinge lands a nice uppercut.
Doback lands a hook that snaps the head of Vinge backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jimmie Vinge will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Vinge throws a body punch but Doback moves out of range.
Vinge with a jab.#ROC2#Doback is rocked!
Vinge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doback.
Doback tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vinge swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Vinge tries to keep at a distance but Doback has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vinge has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Doback seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vinge can turn it around.
Doback is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vinge is defending well for now.
Doback blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doback blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doback.
Vinge softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doback doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vinge pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vinge working aggressively here.
Doback blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jimmie Vinge seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vinge on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Vinge.
Doback blocking some punches.
Vinge misses with some punches.
Doback misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doback throws a punch but it's blocked by Vinge.
Vinge tries to work over Doback's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Doback - that landed with a thud.
Vinge has a couple of punches blocked by Doback.
Vinge working aggressively here.
Vinge working aggressively here.
Vinge lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Doback with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Vinge.
Vinge lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Doback misses with a punch to the body.
Doback with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Doback taking a breather.
Doback working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Doback - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doback.
Doback tries a body shot but Vinge blocks it.
Doback 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.#T2#
Doback lands a knee to the body.
Vinge misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doback blocking some punches.
Vinge misses with a body punch.
Vinge lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doback backwards.
Doback tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doback.
Vinge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doback misses with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vinge.
Vinge tries a body shot but Doback blocks it.
Doback lands with a light punch inside.
Doback makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vinge lands a hook that snaps the head of Doback backwards.
Vinge lands a nice uppercut.
Doback looking to throw knees to the head but Vinge is blocking nicely.
Vinge blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vinge.
Doback lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vinge backwards. #T3#
Vinge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vinge throws a punch but it's blocked by Doback.
A head punch on the inside from Doback fails to land.
Vinge lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doback backwards.
Oh Doback is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vinge creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Doback's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Doback drops to his knees and Vinge pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmie Vinge!
Jimmie Vinge seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Dale Doback was interviewed post fight and said 'Te Mauri, te Raoi ao te Tabomoa'.

 

Event: DC 69 Niaz vs Line     
Date:   Jul 15, 2023
#R1#
Bermalingo throws a jab but it's blocked by Doback. #CL2#
Doback has taken the fight to the clinch.
Doback gets through Bermalingo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bermalingo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doback.
Bermalingo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Doback has him pressed against the cage.
Doback using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bermalingo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Doback is stalling here.
Bermalingo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bermalingo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Bermalingo.
Doback tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doback throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doback lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Doback lands a left hand.
Doback using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Bermalingo on the inside.
Doback prevents Bermalingo from breaking the clinch.
Doback with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Rocco Bermalingo has been cut.
Bermalingo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Bermalingo misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Doback.
Doback doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doback.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doback.
Doback lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#Bermalingo is rocked!
Doback using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Doback scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Bermalingo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Doback tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Bermalingo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Doback drops Bermalingo with a big left hand! Bermalingo is injured, injured bad! Doback jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dale Doback!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dale Doback thanked Brooklyn Threads for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: DC 60: Bollomard vs Nyla     
Date:   Jun 11, 2023
#R1#
A big right from Maeda misses.
Maeda tries to clinch up but Doback circles away and keeps his distance.
Doback uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maeda.
Doback misses with a straight left.
Nice cross by Doback.
Maeda lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Doback misses with a body shot.
A jab from Doback finds it's way through Maeda's defenses.
Doback avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Doback is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Doback tries to score with a low kick but Maeda moves his leg out of the way.
Maeda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Doback counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A cross from Maeda lands.
Doback slips under a jab from Maeda.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doback throws a nice looking combination but Maeda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Doback darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Doback misses the shot to the body.
Maeda moves away from the strike by Doback.
Doback moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maeda throws a hook to the side of Doback's head but Doback sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maeda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Akira Maeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Doback throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maeda stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maeda takes one on the button.
Doback defending well as Maeda loads up on a big left hand.
Maeda slips a jab and a cross from Doback.
Doback is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Maeda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maeda fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doback. Maeda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maeda throws a big shot that misses.
It looks like Doback has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Maeda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Doback is looking to score with low kicks.
Doback connects with a solid leg kick.
Maeda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maeda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Doback scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Maeda closes the distance and clinches.
Maeda misses with the head strike.
Maeda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maeda.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Maeda.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maeda.
Doback misses with the head strike.
Doback's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
Maeda lands a takedown into guard.
Doback pulls Maeda in to control the position.
Maeda is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Doback controls Maeda momentarily but Maeda frees himself.
Maeda lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Doback keeping moving, preventing Maeda from controlling successfully.
Maeda keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Doback's head.
Maeda throwing strikes but missing.
Maeda throwing strikes but missing.
Maeda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doback swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maeda is fighting to break Doback's control of his arms but Doback is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maeda slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maeda slips a straight right by Doback.
Doback stuffs the takedown attempt from Maeda. Maeda gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Doback. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Doback.
Maeda lands with a straight right. Doback didn't see that one coming.
Maeda 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.
Doback takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Doback lands a nice hook to Maeda's body. Maeda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Maeda.
Maeda throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Doback works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Maeda is looking to take a break and control but Doback is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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 Dale Doback will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Doback misses with a wild body shot.
Doback lands a body shot.
Maeda misses with an uppercut. Doback saw that one coming.
Doback lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Maeda closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Maeda - that landed with a thud.
Maeda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maeda can't find room to land a body shot as Doback controls the action. #BC#
Doback manages to break the clinch.
Doback tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maeda was well out of range. Poor timing from Doback.
It seemed like Maeda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab from Doback.#CL2#
Maeda rushes Doback and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maeda misses with a body punch.
Maeda can't find room to land a body shot as Doback controls the action.
Maeda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maeda scores with a hook to the body.
Doback blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doback lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maeda backwards.
Maeda has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Doback seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Maeda can turn it around.#T1#
Maeda lands with a left to the head.
Doback blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maeda working aggressively here.
Doback working hard to break the clinch.
Doback blocking some punches.
Doback stops a takedown attempt from Maeda.
Maeda misses with the head strike.
Maeda can't find room to land a body shot as Doback controls the action.
Maeda throws a punch but it's blocked by Doback.
Doback tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maeda swings wildly with an uppercut but Doback uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doback can't find room to land a body shot as Maeda controls the action.
Doback lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maeda lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Maeda misses with some punches.
Doback lands with a left to the head.
Maeda is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Doback is defending well.
Maeda throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maeda has Doback pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Doback manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dale Doback has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Maeda.
Maeda throws a punch but it's blocked by Doback.
Doback misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doback is trying to push Maeda away but Maeda has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Still in the clinch, Doback scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Maeda turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Doback wants to control but Maeda postures up.
The referee asks Maeda politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Maeda prefers to stall for the moment though.
Maeda creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Maeda is looking to take a break and control but Doback is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Maeda throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Doback is trying to control Maeda's posture but Maeda avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maeda throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Maeda trying to control the action but Doback is working from the bottom.
Doback managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Maeda. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Doback tries to buck Maeda off but Maeda is having none of it.
An elbow from Maeda crashes against the mat.
Doback is looking to regain half guard here but Maeda keeps moving and retains side control.
Maeda trying to control the position but Doback is working away.
Maeda in side control, throwing shots but Doback defends.
Maeda trying to control the position but Doback is working away. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Doback misses with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Maeda - just one landing.
Maeda throws a right and a left that Doback avoids nicely.
Maeda lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akira Maeda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Maeda stuns Doback with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Doback walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maeda checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Maeda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doback.
A chopping leg kick lands by Doback.
Doback throws a shot from downtown. Maeda moves away and avoids it.
Maeda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Maeda moves into the clinch.
Maeda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akira Maeda seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maeda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dobacks head.
Maeda works on Doback's body with a couple of short punches.
Doback wants to break free but Maeda has control.
Maeda lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda misses with a body punch.
Doback working hard to break the clinch.
Maeda lands a shot to the body.
Maeda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maeda struggles to land a body shot inside as Doback controls his hands. #T1#
Maeda scores with a shoulder strike.
Maeda is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Doback pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Maeda takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short uppercut from Maeda.
Maeda misses with some punches.
Maeda working aggressively here.
Maeda scores with a shot to the side of Doback's head.
Maeda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Doback tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maeda wants a takedown but no success here.
Maeda throws a punch but it's blocked by Doback. #BC#
Doback breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maeda throws a nice looking combination but Doback bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Doback throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Maeda lands an overhand right.#T2#
Doback takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doback looks to land a combination. Maeda sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Doback throws a jab but it's blocked by Maeda.
Maeda connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Doback's hands.
Maeda lands the left hand.
Doback displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maeda throws out the jab.
Maeda with a jab.
Maeda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Doback takes one on the button.
Doback is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Doback uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maeda.
Maeda tries to close the distance and clinch but Doback swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Doback dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maeda tries to clinch but Doback moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maeda.
Dale Doback has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Maeda.
A jab from Doback misses.
Dale Doback is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Maeda wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maeda looks to land a right hand but Doback moved out of range.
Maeda throws a hook but Doback avoids it easily.
Maeda swings for the body but Doback moves out of range.
Maeda tries to clinch up.
Doback ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Doback was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Doback catches Maeda with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maeda blocks a jab.
Doback misses with a wild body shot.
A left lands for Doback.
Doback throws a big shot that misses.
Doback misses with a looping right.
Maeda looks to throw the jab but Doback is out of range.
Maeda scores with a punch to the head.
Maeda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doback misses with a hook.
Doback throws a solid leg kick but Maeda takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Doback.
Maeda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doback throws out the jab. #T4#
Doback moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maeda misses with an uppercut.
Maeda checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Doback lands with a cross.
Maeda bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maeda swings for the body but Doback moves out of range.
Doback fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maeda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maeda takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Doback lands a nice looking body shot.
Maeda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Doback cracks Maeda with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Doback is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maeda.
Maeda throws a poor cross that misses
and Doback counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doback ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maeda connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Doback momentarily.
Maeda misses with a hook.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Akira Maeda!

After the big win, Akira Maeda made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Threads and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Dale Doback stepped up to the mic, saying 'Te Mauri, te Raoi ao te Tabomoa'.

 

Event: DC 50: Half Century Special!     
Date:   May 07, 2023
#R1#
Doback throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Doback tries to keep at a distance but Four has taken the fight into the clinch.
Doback is leaning against Four and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Four blocks a body shot from Doback.
Four is pushing Doback up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Doback lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Four backwards.
Doback tries to land a knee to the head but Four blocks with his arms.
Four blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doback missing with knees to the body.
Four tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Four avoiding damage as Doback throws knees to the body.
Four fails to pull guard.
Doback misses with the head strike.
Doback has a couple of punches blocked by Four.
Four fails to pull guard.
Dale Doback has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Panda Four.
Doback misses with a knee to the head.
Four has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Doback seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Four can turn it around.#T1#
Doback stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Doback working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Four jumps into guard, dragging Doback to the mat. #SUB2#
Four has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Doback is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Four.
We've been hearing good reports from Doback's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Four sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Four looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Four actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doback is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #T2#
Doback wants to stand up but Four manages to regain full guard. #SUB2#
Four has his foot on Doback's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Doback works his way back into a safe position though.#SU#
Doback stands and steps away. Four gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Four.
Doback loads up on a big right hand but Four slips the punch.
Four looks for a takedown but Doback sprawls well.
Four on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Four ducks under a wild hook from Doback.
Doback stuns Four with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Doback pushes Four up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Doback lands a hook that snaps the head of Four backwards. #CUT#It looks like Panda Four has been cut.
Doback throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Doback with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Four tries to stall but Doback uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Doback putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Four in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Four looks winded!
Four tries to pull guard but Doback holds him up against the cage and eventually Four drops back down to his feet.
Four fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Four jumps guard but Doback stands there with Four around his waist. Four gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Doback misses with a punch on the inside.
Four jumps guard but Doback stands there with Four around his waist. Four gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Doback takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Four blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Four is trying to pull guard but Doback has him pressed against the cage.
Four tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Doback just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4#
Doback utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Doback softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Four takes a knee right on the jaw!
Doback tries a body shot but Four blocks it.
Doback lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Four backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Doback.
Doback misses with a short punch on the inside.
Four tries to pull guard but Doback forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Doback lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Four backwards.
A knee to the head by Doback.
Doback softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Doback.
A right handed body shot lands from Doback.
Doback lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Doback lands with a short shot to the head.
Doback tries to work over Four's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Doback lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dale Doback dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Panda Four'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.#R2##CL#
Doback pushes Four up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Doback. #TD2#
Four decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Four throws his legs up looking for a submission but Doback uses it to pass to side control. #SU#
Doback stands up.
Four tries for a takedown but Doback sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Four closes the distance and clinches.
Doback scores with a knee to the head.
Four is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Doback to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doback lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Doback.
Doback connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Panda Four's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doback utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Four is breathing heavily.
Doback misses with a body punch. #T1#
Doback lands with a light punch inside.
Doback lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Doback scores with a shoulder strike.
Four avoiding damage as Doback throws knees to the body.
Doback lands a hook to the side of the head.
Four is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Four takes a knee right on the jaw! #ROC#Four is rocked!
Doback pushes Four back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Four is still on wobbly legs! Can Doback finish him?
Doback has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Four - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Doback, and another! Four is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Dale Doback!
Dale Doback managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Threads, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: DC 42: Doback vs Thrane     
Date:   Apr 09, 2023
#R1#
Doback throws a hook but Thrane blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Doback misses the target.
Doback moves out of range as Thrane strikes.
Thrane with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Doback to score with a decent uppercut.
Doback walks into a left hand.
Thrane misses with a low kick as Doback jumps back.
Donk. Doback catches Thrane right on the button with a cross.
Doback misses with a hook
and Thrane counters with a straight right hand.
Doback loads up on a big right hand but Thrane slips the punch.#CL#
Doback has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thrane working aggressively here.
Doback prevents a body shot from Thrane.
Doback with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Doback lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thrane backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thrane has a couple of punches blocked by Doback.
Still in the clinch, Doback scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thrane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Doback tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thrane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Doback backwards.
Doback goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thrane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thrane has a couple of punches blocked by Doback.
Thrane misses with a body punch.
Thrane can't find room to land a body shot as Doback controls the action.
Thrane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Doback tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Doback scores with a hook to the body.
Doback lands with a light punch inside.
Thrane can't find room to land a body shot as Doback controls the action.
Doback lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Thrane.
Doback lands a body shot.
Thrane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thrane has a couple of punches blocked by Doback. #BC2#
Thrane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thrane finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thrane circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thrane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thrane throws a nice inside leg kick.
Doback throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thrane counters with a stiff right hand.
Thrane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doback.
Nice defenses there by Thrane.
Doback wants to clinch
and Thrane counters with a straight right hand.
Doback throws a poor cross that misses
and Thrane makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Doback pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Doback misses with a low kick as Thrane jumps back.
Thrane slips under a jab.
Dale Doback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thrane lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice jab there from Doback. #T3#
Doback misses with a low kick.
Thrane connects with a looping right hand.
Doback swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thrane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thrane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thrane throws a head kick that misses.
Doback misses with a straight right.
Thrane let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thrane has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Thrane staying out of range there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Doback lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thrane has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thrane and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Doback throws a body punch but Thrane moves out of range.
Thrane slips under a jab.
Doback with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Doback misses with a low kick.
Thrane throws out a counter right but Doback avoids it with no problem.
A nice leg kick from Thrane, right into the meat of the thigh. #T4##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thrane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thrane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Thrane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thrane throws a low kick but it's checked well by Doback.
An attempted straight right counter from Doback misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Thrane. Those never looked like landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doback blocks a head kick by Thrane.
Doback is looking to clinch but Thrane is avoiding it.
Doback scores with a shot to the body.
Thrane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Doback lands a nice shot to the body.
Thrane takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thrane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doback comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dale Doback will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Doback 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.
Jørgen Thrane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thrane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doback.
Thrane throws a hook but Doback avoids it easily.
Doback tries to clinch up
and Thrane counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Doback clinches up with Thrane and pushes him back against the cage.
Thrane can't find room to land a body shot as Doback controls the action.
Thrane struggles to land a body shot inside as Doback controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Thrane.
Doback lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doback throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dale Doback has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thrane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Doback or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Thrane.
Thrane scores with a shot to the side of Doback's head.
Thrane managing to block the knees to the body from Doback.
Thrane lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thrane throws a punch but it's blocked by Doback. #T1#
Doback blocks a body shot from Thrane.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Doback creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Doback throws a head punch that misses.
Our sources have told us that Doback has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nice body punch from Thrane - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thrane is leaning against Doback and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thrane lands a right hand.
Thrane lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Thrane manages to break the clinch.
Thrane works Doback's body with a nice hook.
Thrane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Doback throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Thrane to counter with a crisp jab.
Thrane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC2#Doback is rocked!
Thrane lands a brutal uppercut that launches Doback off his feet! Doback tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jørgen Thrane!
Jørgen Thrane thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Dale Doback was interviewed post fight and said 'Te Mauri, te Raoi ao te Tabomoa'.

 

Event: DC 34: Nitro vs Thrane     
Date:   Mar 11, 2023
#R1#
Doback scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Doback misses with a hook.
Doback throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doback. Maeda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doback will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maeda scores with a sloppy right hand. Doback should have avoided that one.
Maeda defending well as Doback loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Doback misses.
Maeda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doback was well out of range. Poor timing from Maeda.
Maeda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doback was well out of range. Poor timing from Maeda.
Maeda scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Doback doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doback manages to avoid it.
Maeda lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Maeda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doback.
Maeda jabs at Doback's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maeda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doback.
We've been told by Doback's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Doback swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doback swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Maeda tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Doback defends well and Maeda ends up having to push Doback into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Doback misses with an uppercut. Maeda saw that one coming.
Doback throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Horrible takedown attempt by Maeda or perhaps it was just good defense by Doback, which made it look bad.
Doback tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maeda was well out of range. Poor timing from Doback.
Maeda misses with a wild body shot.
Maeda checks a leg kick nicely.
Doback attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maeda.
Doback throws a big shot that misses.
Maeda throws a hook to the side of Doback's head but Doback sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doback staying out of range there.
Maeda just misses with a punch to the body.
Maeda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Maeda shoots in but no luck this time.
Dale Doback has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Maeda.
A big left from Doback misses.
Doback keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Doback pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maeda is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Doback with a body shot.
Maeda is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Doback rather than just go for the knockout.
Maeda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Doback pinned against the cage. Doback gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maeda checks the leg kick nicely there.
Maeda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dale Doback is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Doback.
Maeda ducks under a wild hook from Doback.
Doback cracks Maeda with an open hand slap.
Maeda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doback.
A left lands for Maeda.
Maeda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doback.
Maeda scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Doback doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Maeda shoots in but no luck this time.
Doback tries to counter by clinching up but Maeda breaks away and moves out of range.
Maeda takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maeda lands a nice shot to the body.
Maeda throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Doback stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big left from Maeda misses.
Maeda checks a leg kick nicely.
Maeda wants to counter the offense by Doback and move into the clinch position.
Maeda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maeda rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Doback moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Maeda darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Maeda missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Doback blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maeda. #T4#
Maeda throwing shots but Doback is blocking nicely.
Maeda drops an elbow to the side of Doback's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maeda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maeda is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Maeda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doback is staying active underneath Maeda, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Doback blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maeda.
Doback is looking to improve his position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
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 Dale Doback will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Maeda walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Doback throws a body shot but no joy.
Maeda staying out of range there.
Doback takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maeda stuns Doback with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good exchange - Maeda coming out on top.
Doback with the inside leg kick.
Maeda takes a swing at Doback's ribcage but misses.
Maeda lands with a nice body punch.
Doback misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doback lands with an uppercut that bounces Maeda off the cage and back into range.
A swing and a miss from Maeda.
Doback pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maeda is out of range and Doback settles back down.
Akira Maeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doback throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doback misses with a wild combination.
Dale Doback is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Maeda is looking to clinch.
Maeda bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Doback walks into a straight right hand from Maeda.
Maeda with a nice cross.
Doback misses with a straight left.
Doback misses with an uppercut
and Maeda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Doback uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maeda.
Maeda connects with the punch.
Maeda jabs Doback right on the nose. Doback blinks but takes it well.
Jab from Maeda.
Maeda scores with a crisp jab that stopped Doback in his tracks.
Maeda connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doback tries to land a leg kick but Maeda saw it coming and moves away.
Maeda has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Maeda connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maeda throws a poor cross that misses
and Doback counters with a three punch combo that has Maeda backing up. Maeda nods at Doback to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
Doback throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doback misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maeda.
Doback swings for the body but Maeda moves out of range.
A cross from Maeda lands.
Doback scores with a body shot.
Maeda scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Doback throws a jab when Maeda was well out of range.
Maeda jabs Doback right on the nose. Doback blinks but takes it well.
Maeda lands with a cross.
Doback misses with an uppercut.
Maeda wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Doback throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Maeda.
Doback gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maeda.
Maeda scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Doback throws a big shot that misses.
Maeda lands a nice shot to the body.
Maeda throws out a loose jab but Doback uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maeda looks to score with a jab to the body but Doback is just out of range.
Maeda lunges at Doback with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Doback's hand.
Maeda lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Doback misses the target.
Maeda connects with a body shot that sends Doback's belly button to the back.
Maeda scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Doback doesn't seem bothered though.
Doback shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Maeda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Doback throws a low kick but it's checked well by Maeda.
Doback uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maeda.
Maeda scores with a decent looking hook.
Doback throws a leg kick that misses.
Doback loads up on a big right hand but Maeda slips the punch.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maeda checks a leg kick.
Maeda scores with a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Doback.
Maeda throws a big shot that misses.
Maeda fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Doback looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Doback connects with a right hand. Maeda shakes it off.
Maeda feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dobacks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Doback defending well as Maeda loads up on a big left hand.
Maeda slips under a jab.
Maeda throws a lazy right hand but Doback sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doback throws a looping overhand right but Maeda ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doback shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maeda lands a jab.
Doback looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Doback scores with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akira Maeda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Doback on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Doback swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maeda scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Maeda defending well as Doback loads up on a big left hand.
Doback misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Maeda is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Doback's half guard.
Maeda throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Doback to regain full guard.
Doback looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Doback avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maeda is looking to work some ground and pound but Doback has wrist control.
Maeda throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Maeda chips away with some ground and pound.
Maeda tries to free his leg and advance position but Doback is retaining full guard.
Maeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Doback is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maeda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Doback being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Doback defending well as Maeda loads up on a big left hand.
Maeda smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A combination from Doback does no damage.
Maeda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Doback walks into a straight right hand from Maeda.
Doback is looking to chop away at Maeda's legs.
Maeda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Maeda connects with a good right hand that stumbles Doback. Doback circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maeda lands a nice looking body shot.
Doback lands with a straight right. Maeda didn't see that one coming.
Maeda gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maeda uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Doback has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doback 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.
Maeda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Doback to counter with a crisp jab.
Maeda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doback.
Doback with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Doback tries to score with a low kick but Maeda moves his leg out of the way.
Maeda moves into range and connects with a jab.
Doback throws a hook to the side of Maeda's head but Maeda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maeda staying out of range there.#T3#
Doback scores with a hook to the body. Maeda takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice uppercut there from Maeda.
The fighters circling - Maeda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doback takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A telegraphed right hand from Doback misses the target.
Doback just misses with a punch to the body.
Maeda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doback was well out of range. Poor timing from Maeda.
Good standup being displayed there by Maeda as he connects with a hook.
Maeda connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maeda jabs Doback right on the nose. Doback blinks but takes it well.
Doback lands the left hand.
Doback throws a body shot but no joy.
Maeda blocks a jab.
Maeda misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Doback counters by moving into the clinch. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maeda is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Doback is defending well.
Doback lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Doback.
Maeda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Doback manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Doback.
Left hook, right uppercut from Doback.
Doback tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maeda was well out of range. Poor timing from Doback.
Maeda checks a low kick from Doback.
Doback throws a hook but Maeda blocks it.
Doback moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Maeda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maeda misses with a jab, cross combination.
Doback swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maeda on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Doback - just one landing.
Maeda lands with a good body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dale Doback!

Dale Doback made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Threads in his post fight interview.

 

Event: DC 27: Knightley vs Porter     
Date:   Feb 12, 2023
#R1##CL#
P Cruz tries to keep at a distance but Doback has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
P Cruz breaks from the clinch.
Doback has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
P Cruz misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Doback wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
P Cruz misses with a body kick.
Doback's corner calls for a 1-2. Doback obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Doback fakes high and swings low for a body shot but P Cruz manages to avoid it.
P Cruz misses with a jab, cross combination.
P Cruz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL#
Doback moves into range and clinches up with P Cruz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by P Cruz.
P Cruz has had enough of the clinch but Doback keeps him there for the moment.
P Cruz prevents a body shot from Doback.
P Cruz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
P Cruz lands a shoulder strike.
Doback with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Doback tries to land a knee to the head but P Cruz blocks with his arms. #BC2#
P Cruz breaks the clinch.
P Cruz circles away from the clinch attempt.
P Cruz throws a looping overhand right but Doback ducks down to avoid it.
Doback appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Doback tries to close the distance and clinch up but P Cruz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
P Cruz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Doback scores with the left hand. P Cruz knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Doback tries to keep at a distance but P Cruz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Doback using the Thai plumb to throw knees but P Cruz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Doback.
P Cruz is trying to break the clinch but Doback has him pressed against the cage.
P Cruz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
P Cruz blocking some punches.
Doback with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Ricardo P Cruz has been cut.#BC2#
P Cruz breaks from the clinch.
P Cruz stalks Doback and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Doback's face. Doback staggers backwards, shaken.
Sloppy strikes from P Cruz. Those never looked like landing.
A left and a right from P Cruz both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
P Cruz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
P Cruz is trying to break the clinch but Doback has him pressed against the cage.
Doback scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
P Cruz is looking to break free of the clinch but Doback has double underhooks.
P Cruz effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doback.
Doback tries a body shot but P Cruz blocks it.
A knee to the head by Doback. #ROC#P Cruz is rocked!
Doback scores with a shoulder strike.
P Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can Doback finish him?
Doback swings away with an uppercut that misses.
P Cruz blocking some punches.
Doback has a couple of punches blocked by P Cruz.
Doback jerks P Cruz's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! P Cruz drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Doback goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Doback because P Cruz was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Dale Doback!
Dale Doback gave a mention to Brooklyn Threads in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: DC 19: Potato vs Havran     
Date:   Jan 14, 2023
#R1#
Doback moves to clinch but Gora breaks away
and Gora counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Doback is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Doback looks to land a left hand but Gora moved out of range nicely.
Gora checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gora pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gora misses with a kick to the body.
Doback misses the jab.
Doback throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gora counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gora lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gora ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Doback takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Doback.
Gora throws a leg kick but Doback sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Doback throws a lazy right hand but Gora sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gora feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gora 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.
Doback looks to score with a jab to the body but Gora is just out of range.
As Doback looks to move away, Gora throws a big counter combo but Doback just gets out of the way.
Doback is looking to clinch but Gora is avoiding it.
Gora throwing a counter right hand but Doback manages to avoid it.
Gora looks to land a left hand but Doback moved out of range nicely.
Doback tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Doback wants to clinch.
Gora misses with a looping left.
Doback lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gora misses with an uppercut. Doback saw that one coming.#T2#
Gora feints and then cracks Doback's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Doback down.
Doback keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gora.
Doback tries to close the distance and clinch but Gora swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Doback lands with a right hand.
Doback tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gora is able to avoid easily.
Doback uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gora.
Doback tries a quick counter leg kick but Gora is wise to it.
Doback misses with a hook.
Doback blocks the body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gora checks a low kick from Doback.
Doback finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gora on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Doback. Doback obviously looking to wear him down.
A low kick from Doback misses
enabling Gora to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Gora lands the left hand.
Doback clobbers Gora with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Doback with a hook.
Doback tries to clinch but Gora is having none of it.
It looked like Gora wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Doback.
Doback lands with an overhand left.
Doback is looking to clinch.
Doback has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Doback misses with a double jab
and Gora counters with a nice uppercut.
Doback takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gora walks into a straight right hand from Doback.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gora thows a leg kick but Doback checks it
and Gora takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dale Doback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Doback throws a right hand that misses
and Gora counters with a nice uppercut.
Gora circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gora throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Doback counter with a right hand.
Gora throws a chopping leg kick but Doback manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Doback thows a leg kick but Gora checks it
enabling Gora to counter with a crisp jab.
Doback wants to clinch up but Gora keeps it at a distance.
Gora is looking to counter punch.
Gora's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Doback connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gora scrambles back to his feet.
Gora turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Doback walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gora checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Doback looks to land a left hand but Gora moved out of range nicely.
Gora throws a chopping leg kick but Doback manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gora uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doback.
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 Borowa Gora 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#
Doback misses with a hook. Gora ducked under it nicely.
Gora avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gora ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doback moves away.
Doback fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gora quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gora will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gora tries to move into range but Doback moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Doback gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Doback lands a nice uppercut.
Gora prevents a body shot from Doback.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gora works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gora lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doback backwards.
Doback misses with some punches.
Gora tries to circle away but Doback has him pinned against the cage.
Gora tries to work over Doback's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Gora on the inside.
Gora lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Doback backwards. #T1#
Gora tries to circle away but Doback has him pinned against the cage.
Gora lands an uppercut.
Doback misses with some punches. #BC#
Gora breaks from the clinch.
Doback misses with a low kick as Gora jumps back.
A counter left hand to the body from Gora misses its target.
Doback throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gora swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab from Gora.
Gora jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doback throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gora stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Doback with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gora misses with a low kick.
Doback lands a right hook to the body.
Gora tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doback. Gora does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Doback tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gora's elbow.
Gora lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doback landing knees to the head.
Gora misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gora lands a body shot in the clinch.
Doback is breathing heavily.
Gora fails to pull guard.
Gora blocking some punches.
Gora lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Gora.
Gora lands a right hand that snaps the head of Doback backwards.
Doback's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Doback throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gora blocks it with crossed arms.
I was talking to Gora's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Doback tries a knee to the head but Gora blocks it.
Doback lands a knee to the head.
Gora lands a right hand that snaps the head of Doback backwards.
Doback trying to control the position but instead, Gora has worked for underhooks and has pushed Doback into the cage.
A short left from Gora. #T3##BC#
Gora breaks from the clinch.
Gora uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doback.
Gora appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#KD#
Gora cracks Doback with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Doback looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gora finish him? #ROC#Doback is rocked!
Gora connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Doback to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Gora!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Borowa Gora!
Borowa Gora retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Borowa Gora thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Dale Doback stepped up to the mic, saying 'Te Mauri, te Raoi ao te Tabomoa'.

 

Event: DC 14: Night Before Christmas     
Date:   Dec 24, 2022
#R1#
Doback stuffs the takedown.
Nice shot by Doback.
Murphy 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.
Murphy shoots in but no luck this time.
Doback throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Doback connects with a jab.
Murphy walks into a straight right hand from Doback.
Doback throws a leg kick which misses Murphy's front leg but catches the back leg as Murphy tries to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Doback.
Murphy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Doback sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dale Doback has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manus Murphy.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Doback throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doback throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Doback defends it well.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Doback shows good takedown defense.
Murphy throws a hook but Doback avoids it easily.
Doback swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been told by Doback's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - Doback coming out on top.
Doback throws an off balance right hand
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Murphy misses with a double jab
and Doback rattles Murphy with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Murphy tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Doback dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Murphy stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dale Doback!
Dale Doback gave a mention to Brooklyn Threads in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Manus Murphy was interviewed post fight and said 'WTF??? How did that happen?'.

 

Event: DC Sunday Sesh 4     
Date:   Nov 27, 2022
#R1#
Doback works McDudley's body with a nice hook.
Doback throws a good cross that connects. #CUT#It looks like Colin McDudley has been cut.
McDudley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDudley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Doback circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've been told by Doback's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McDudley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McDudley tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Doback counters with a nice uppercut.
McDudley moves out of range of the strikes.
McDudley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McDudley throws a lazy uppercut
and Doback counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDudley moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like McDudley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDudley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Doback's hands.
Doback throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doback swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McDudley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Doback thinking.
Doback misses with a body shot.
Doback lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
McDudley doesn't manage to clinch there - Doback circles away. #CL2#
McDudley gets a clinch.
Doback blocks an uppercut.
McDudley avoiding damage as Doback throws knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Doback.
Doback with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Doback landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Doback. #CUT#That has opened up Colin McDudley's cut even more.
Doback scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doback.
McDudley misses with a punch on the inside.
McDudley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A head punch on the inside from Doback fails to land.
Doback lands a hook that snaps the head of McDudley backwards.
Doback makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McDudley tries to work over Doback's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDudley throws a punch but it's blocked by Doback.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doback lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Doback lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Doback scores with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDudley.
Doback is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Doback can't break the clinch.
Doback misses with a knee strike.
Doback tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDudley misses with some punches.
Doback lands with a left to the head. #CUT#The cut above Colin McDudley's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
McDudley lands a hook that snaps the head of Doback backwards.
Doback wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Doback fails to land.
Doback misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from McDudley.
McDudley takes a shot to the head.
Doback fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doback using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McDudley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Doback tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDudley's elbow. #BC#
Doback breaks from the clinch.
McDudley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
A shot to the body from Doback misses
and McDudley counters with a stiff right hand.
McDudley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Doback connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#Colin McDudley's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
McDudley moves out of range as Doback strikes.
Doback misses with a wild body shot.
McDudley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doback throws out the jab.
McDudley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Doback with a body shot.
McDudley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Doback. Doback obviously looking to wear him down.
McDudley ducks under a wild hook from Doback.
Doback is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Doback waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDudley.
Doback's jab looks to have found its range, popping McDudley under the eye.
Doback just misses with a punch to the body.
Doback misses with a body shot.
McDudley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Doback throws a hook but McDudley avoids it easily.#T4#
Doback ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDudley moves away.
McDudley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doback misses with a hook
and McDudley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
McDudley gets a clinch.
Doback lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Doback blocking some punches.
Doback gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dale Doback!
Dale Doback decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: DC Sunday Sesh 2     
Date:   Oct 30, 2022
#R1#
Gonna Get shoots in and drives through. Doback sprawls well.
We've been told by Doback's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Doback connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gonna Get. Gonna Get circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#It looks like Covid Gonna Get has been cut.#TD2#
Gonna Get throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Doback tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gonna Get is in Doback's guard.
Gonna Get 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.
Gonna Get sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gonna Get trying to control but Doback is working from the bottom.
Doback has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gonna Get trying to control but Doback is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonna Get stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doback swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Gonna Get sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Doback's guard. #SUB2#
Gonna Get is looking for a kimura but Doback is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gonna Get to get the leverage.
Gonna Get wants to take a breather but Doback is having none of it. #SUB2#
Gonna Get is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Doback has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gonna Get trying to control from half guard but Doback is working away. #SUB2#
Gonna Get is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Doback still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Doback has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Gonna Get tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Doback wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Gonna Get is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonna Get wants to control but Doback postures up.
Gonna Get gets back to half guard.
Gonna Get works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gonna Get pulls Doback in close to his closed guard and prevents Doback from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Doback tries to stand but Gonna Get is controlling from the bottom.
Gonna Get looking to control. #SUB2#
Doback got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gonna Get has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Doback has managed to get both his arms back between Gonna Get's legs - danger averted.
Gonna Get is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gonna Get wants to sweep here but Doback controlling him for the moment. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Gonna Get throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gonna Get trying to keep a closed guard but Doback is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doback has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gonna Get is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Doback lands a glancing blow to the side of Gonna Get's head.#TD2#
Gonna Get gets a double leg takedown into Doback's guard.
Gonna Get looking to sit in guard and control but Doback gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonna Get working a defensive guard here.
Gonna Get might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Doback haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
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 Dale Doback will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Covid Gonna Get's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gonna Get has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Doback counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gonna Get! Doback lets Gonna Get back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Gonna Get is rocked!
Doback ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Gonna Get's jaw. Gonna Get's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Doback does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dale Doback!
Dale Doback thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Covid Gonna Get had this to say: 'Don't worry, I still got you.'.

 

Event: ENIGMA 127     
Date:   Sep 18, 2022
#R1#
Palmotic throws a wild body kick that Doback sees coming a mile off.
Doback tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palmotic was well out of range. Poor timing from Doback.
Doback throws a hook to the side of Palmotic's head but Palmotic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doback uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palmotic.
Doback swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Palmotic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Doback looks to throw the jab but Palmotic is out of range.
Doback avoids a kick to the body.
Palmotic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Doback throws a body shot but no joy.
Palmotic throws a sloppy head kick and Doback moves out of range easily.
Doback with a hook.
Palmotic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Doback under the eye.
Doback misses with a body shot
and Palmotic counters with a stiff right hand.
Palmotic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doback sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Palmotic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Doback slips under a jab from Palmotic.
Doback ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palmotic moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doback throws a wild body kick that Palmotic sees coming a mile off.
Palmotic scores with a body shot.
Doback throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Palmotic. #T1#
Palmotic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Doback on the side of the head.
A big left from Doback misses.
Doback steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Palmotic.
Palmotic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Palmotic.
Palmotic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doback.
Doback closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Palmotic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Palmotic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Palmotic misses with a kick to the body.
Palmotic stuns Doback with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Palmotic clobbers Doback with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palmotic with a jab.
Palmotic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC2#Doback is rocked!
Palmotic throws a quick head kick that knocks Doback silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Palmotic is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hrvoje Palmotic!
Hrvoje Palmotic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Dale Doback spoke after the fight, saying 'Te Mauri, te Raoi ao te Tabomoa'.

 

Event: ENIGMA 122     
Date:   Aug 21, 2022
#R1#
Doback throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Doback misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
Brown lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doback.
Brown slips under a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Doback as he connects with a hook.
Brown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doback fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Doback moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Doback takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doback. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Brown pushes Doback up against the cage in a clinch.
Doback scores with a knee to the head.
Brown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Brown.
Doback blocking some punches.
Doback swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown. #T1#
Doback blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doback goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doback lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Doback controls his hands.
Doback tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doback with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Doback blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doback misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown working aggressively here.
Doback throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Doback misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Doback pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brown has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtreme Black House in the buildup to the fight.
Doback staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Doback releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Good work by Doback as he checks the leg kick.
Doback throws a chopping leg kick but Brown manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL#
Brown forces Doback back against the cage and clinches.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
A short uppercut from Brown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doback prevents a body shot from Brown.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doback tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Doback tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Doback back against the cage.
Doback lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Doback.
Doback blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Doback backwards.
Doback lands a right hand.
Doback with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doback with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown tries a body shot but Doback blocks it.
Doback misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brown.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Doback.
Doback lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Doback.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Doback misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doback tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
Nice body punch from Doback - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Brown.
Doback can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doback tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brown avoids it.#BC2#
Doback breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brown slips under a jab.
Doback takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brown lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doback throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Doback throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Brown throwing a counter right hand but Doback manages to avoid it.
Brown moves away from the strike by Doback.
Doback misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Doback.
Doback fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brown looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Doback keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
A little jabbing left from Doback on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Brown blocks a jab.
Doback misses with a jab to the body
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brown. That's going to slow Doback down.
Brown stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Doback.
AJ Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doback loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
It looked like Brown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Doback throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brown uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Doback lands a nice shot that snaps Brown's head back.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Doback rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Doback keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brown paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brown bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Doback's head.#CL#
Brown moves into range and clinches up with Doback.
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 AJ Brown will probably get the nod.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Doback tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brown is able to avoid easily.
Doback moves out of range of the strikes.
Brown pushes Doback away with a front kick.
Doback takes one to the side of the head.
Brown throws a head kick but Doback moves out of range.
Brown jabs Doback right on the nose. Doback blinks but takes it well.
Doback misses with a looping right.
Brown swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brown is looking to score with low kicks.
Doback avoids the body shot from Brown.
Brown lands a jab to the nose.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Doback on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brown.
Brown closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Doback ducks right into an uppercut from Brown. #CL#
Brown gets a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doback lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Doback wants to stall.
Doback lands with a short shot to the head.
Doback lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doback throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doback's elbow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Doback misses with a knee strike.
Doback lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brown tries to work over Doback's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Doback misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Doback. #CUT2#It looks like AJ Brown has been cut.
Doback misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doback stalling in the clinch.
Doback stalling in the clinch but Brown improves position.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Doback.
Doback lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doback misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brown misses with some punches. #BC2#
Doback's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Doback misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Doback throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doback misses with an uppercut.
Doback on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brown checks a low kick from Doback.
Brown slips a straight right by Doback.
Doback swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doback moves away.
Doback throws a series of punches but Brown avoids them all with ease.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Doback moves out of range easily.
Brown buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Doback throws a sloppy body shot
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Doback throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brown connects with a good right hand that stumbles Doback. Doback circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Doback throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brown lands a lovely overhand right.
Doback misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Brown tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doback cracks Brown with a right hand to the side of the head.
Doback wants to slow Brown down by chopping away at his legs. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doback's elbow.
Doback tries a knee to the head but Brown blocks it.
Brown lands a shoulder strike.
Doback tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doback throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Doback swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dale Doback seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doback scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doback's elbow.
Brown is leaning against Doback and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brown blocking some punches.
Doback blocks a body shot from Brown.
Doback throws an elbow that misses.
Brown lands with a short shot to the head.
Brown lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown pushes Doback back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown lands a body shot.
Doback is breathing heavily.
Brown lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Doback fails to land.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doback takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Brown.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Brown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

AJ Brown dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on AJ Brown's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A nice leg kick from Brown, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brown ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Doback misses with a few strikes there.
AJ Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown scores with a hook.
Doback misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Brown throws out a loose jab but Doback uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Doback looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Brown with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Doback scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown lands a slapping body shot.
Doback connects with the punch.
Brown looks to land a left hand but Doback moved out of range nicely.
Doback throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Doback slips the punch.#T1#
Brown fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Doback.
Brown lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brown.
Nice cross by Brown.
Brown throws a hook but Doback avoids it easily.
Doback tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Doback.
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brown is looking to slow Doback down with leg kicks.
Brown lands a body shot. #CL#
Brown moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Doback.
Doback throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Doback.
Brown tries to work over Doback's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Doback's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2##BC2#
Doback's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brown connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Brown.
Doback has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brown finds it's way round the side to connect with Doback's head.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Doback appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Brown misses with an uppercut.
Doback bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brown's head.
Doback blocks a jab.
Brown lands a glancing blow to the side of Doback's head.
Doback keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dale Doback has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doback can do to turn this around?
Doback avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brown looks to land a right hand but Doback moved out of range.
Doback doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Brown fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Doback is out of range. #CL#
Brown takes the fight into the clinch.
Doback throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brown blocks it with crossed arms.
Brown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dobacks head.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doback's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Doback working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
AJ Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Doback tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Doback.
Doback tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Doback back against the cage.
Doback tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Doback swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doback tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T4#
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doback is trying to push Brown away but Brown has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Doback throws a head punch that misses.
Doback throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Doback misses with the head strike.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doback struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Brown has Doback pressed against the cage, preventing Doback from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doback lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doback swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
AJ Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brown 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AJ Brown!

After winning the bout, AJ Brown thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Dale Doback spoke after the fight, saying 'Te Mauri, te Raoi ao te Tabomoa'.

 

Event: ENIGMA 112     
Date:   Jul 03, 2022
#R1#
Doback tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Doback scores with a body shot.
Rutger looks to score with a jab to the body but Doback is just out of range.#CL#
Doback clinches up against the cage.
Rutger avoids the elbow strike from Doback, against the cage. #BC2#
Rutger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Doback digs a good body shot into Rutger's ribs.#CL#
Doback rushes Rutger and presses him up against the cage.
Rutger swings wildly with an uppercut but Doback uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doback's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Rutger.
Doback swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doback lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Rutger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dale Doback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doback tries to clinch but Rutger is having none of it.
Doback has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.#T1##CL#
Doback moves into the clinch successfully.
A right hand to the body from Doback.
Doback pushes off an throws an elbow but Rutger leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A hook to the body from Rutger.
Doback with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rutger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Doback softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Doback on the inside.
Rutger misses with the head strike.
Rutger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Doback.
Doback misses with some punches.
Doback lands a shoulder strike.
Doback lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rutger backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doback pushes Rutger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Doback connects with a knee to the head.
Doback lands a body shot.
Rutger looks winded!
Doback digs a right hand underneath Rutger's ribcage. Rutger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Doback throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Doback trying to land knees to the body. #T2#
Doback is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Doback lands a shoulder strike.
Doback lands a right hand.
Doback lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rutger backwards.
Doback lands a nice uppercut.
Rutger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Doback throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rutger blocks it with crossed arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Doback.
Doback softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Doback.
Rutger's coach down at FF Forever was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rutger's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rutger can't find room to land a body shot as Doback controls the action.
Doback missing with knees to the body.
Rutger takes a knee right on the jaw!
Doback lands a shot to the body.
Doback lands a left hand.
Rutger is trying to break the clinch but Doback is controlling him.
A knee to the head by Doback. #ROC#Rutger is rocked!
Doback lands a nice uppercut.
Rutger is still on wobbly legs! Can Doback finish him?
Rutger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rutger seems to have recovered his senses.
Doback has a couple of punches blocked by Rutger.
Doback tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rutger misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
A short right from Rutger on the inside.
Doback scores with a hook to the body.
Doback misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutger takes a shot to the head.
Doback lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rutger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutger can't find room to land a body shot as Doback controls the action. #BC2#
Rutger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Doback throws a series of punches but Rutger avoids them all with ease.
Doback tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Doback connects with an inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Rutger blocks the low kick.
Rutger throws a hook to the side of Doback's head but Doback sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doback will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rutger is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Doback connects with a solid leg kick.
Rutger lands a jab to the head.
Doback lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rutger at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doback throws a front kick aimed at Rutger's knee but Rutger avoids it well.
Rutger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doback.
Rutger jabs Doback right on the nose. Doback blinks but takes it well.
Doback doesn't manage to clinch there - Rutger circles away.
Doback swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rutger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doback fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rutger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Doback uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dale Doback dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rutger throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Doback looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Doback throws a right hand that misses
and Rutger counters with a nice uppercut.
Doback throws a looping overhand right but Rutger ducks down to avoid it.
Doback swings for the body but Rutger moves out of range.
Doback connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Doback is out of range and Rutger settles back down.
Doback is looking to wear down Rutger with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Doback scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rutger in his tracks.
Doback cracks Rutger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Doback moves in looking to clinch but Rutger pushes him off.#T1#
Doback moves in looking to clinch but Rutger pushes him off.
Doback throws a body shot but no joy.
Rutger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Doback punishes Rutger's body with a nice straight punch.
Doback misses the shot to the body.
Doback backing away here, and Rutger unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Doback lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
Rutger tries to keep at a distance but Doback has taken the fight into the clinch.
Doback pushes Rutger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rutger is breathing heavily.
Doback prevents Rutger from breaking the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Doback.
Doback is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Doback is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Doback doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
A short left from Doback.
Doback is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rutger can do to turn this around?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Doback creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rutger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doback scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rutger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutger tries to break free but Doback pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutger. #BC2#
Rutger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rutger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Doback throws a body shot but no joy.
Doback pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rutger is out of range and Doback settles back down.
Doback wants to clinch.#T3#
Rutger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doback.
Doback was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Doback is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Doback closes the distance and pushes Rutger back into the cage.
Doback goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doback using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rutger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rutger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dobacks head.
Doback misses with a knee strike.
Doback blocks an uppercut.
Rutger is trying to break the clinch but Doback has him pressed against the cage.
Doback misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doback throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short body shot lands from Doback as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
Doback swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doback lands a nice elbow.
Rutger misses with some punches.
A knee to the head by Doback. #CUT#It looks like Rufus Rutger has been cut.
Rutger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutger.
Doback lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Doback working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Doback - that landed with a thud.
Doback throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rutger blocks it with crossed arms.
Doback holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Doback throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rutger blocks it with crossed arms.
Doback lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Doback lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Doback.
Doback tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Doback.
Rutger tries to circle away but Doback has him pinned against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dale Doback dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rufus Rutger's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Rutger gets tackled into the cage by Doback. Doback maintains the clinch.
Rufus Rutger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right handed body shot lands from Doback.
Doback misses with a punch on the inside.
Doback misses with a punch to the body.
Doback lands with a short shot to the head.
Doback lands a shoulder strike.
Doback throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rutger blocks it with crossed arms.
Doback works on Rutger's body with a couple of short punches.
Doback with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Doback misses with a body punch.
Doback lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rutger tries to circle away but Doback has him pinned against the cage.
Doback works on Rutger's body with a couple of short punches.
Doback creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Rutger's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Rutger drops to his knees and Doback pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dale Doback!
Our winner, Dale Doback, 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 107     
Date:   Jun 05, 2022
#R1#
Doback uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Steve darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Doback misses with a left hand
and Steve connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steve avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Doback throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Doback misses with an uppercut.
Doback looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steve scores with a body shot.
Steve uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doback.
Steve lands with a right hand.
Doback is looking to score with low kicks.
Steve fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Doback tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Doback.
Doback feints a jab promting Steve to slip. Doback then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Steve slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve scores with a jab to the jaw.
Doback throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Doback is looking to score with low kicks.
Steve takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Steve jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steve looks to throw the jab but Doback is out of range.
Steve throws the left hand but Doback avoids the punch easily.
Dale Doback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doback throws out a loose jab but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Steve misses the target.
Doback lands with a shot to the body.
Steve jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
Steve lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Doback tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Doback misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doback.
Doback blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steve.
Doback scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Doback presses Steve against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Steve lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve misses with a body punch. #T2#
Doback blocks a body shot from Steve.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Doback avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Doback looking to throw knees to the head but Steve is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
Doback lands an elbow that stopped Steve in his tracks for a moment.
Doback fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve tries to work over Doback's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Doback avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Doback tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Doback throws a knee to the head but misses.
Doback fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Steve's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve.
Doback blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doback working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Doback doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Doback lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Doback lands a body shot in the clinch.
Doback can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Doback working aggressively here. #T3#
Doback lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Doback with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Doback working Steve over with knees to the body.
Doback fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doback misses with a punch to the body.
Doback goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doback throws an elbow that misses.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Steve working aggressively here.
Doback lands a left hand.
Doback blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Doback as the two fighters clinch.
Doback comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Stoner Steve has been cut.
A short right from Doback on the inside.
Doback misses with a punch to the body.
Doback misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doback lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Doback lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doback tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Doback tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Doback avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Doback misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doback working aggressively here.
Doback goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Doback.
Doback misses with a body punch.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doback throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doback.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Doback controls his hands.
Steve lands a nice uppercut.
Steve misses with some punches.
Steve lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doback misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Doback lands a body shot.
Doback lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dale Doback dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stoner Steve's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Doback pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Doback misses with a looping left.
A jab from Steve finds it's way through Doback's defenses.
A big right from Doback misses.
A left lands for Doback.
No joy there for Doback, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Doback misses with a wild body shot.
Steve walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Steve looks to land a right hand but Doback moved out of range.
Doback scores with a crisp jab that stopped Steve in his tracks.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doback manages to avoid it.
Steve throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steve lands a nice looking body shot.
Doback throws a hook but Steve blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doback looks to land a combination but Steve avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Doback.
Steve was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Doback has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Doback takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Steve darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice body punch from Steve.
Steve throws a right and a left that Doback avoids nicely.
Doback throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
Steve is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doback moves away.
Steve jabs at Doback's body.
Doback throws a right hand that Steve ducks under and follows up with a left that Steve also avoids with ease.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Doback has time to react.
Doback keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Doback on the side of the head.
Doback throws a leg kick that is checked
and Steve counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Steve misses.
Steve uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doback.
Steve swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Doback avoids the body shot from Steve. #T2#
Jab from Doback.
Doback staying out of range there.
A jab from Doback does it's job there.
Doback on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Doback fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
Steve misses with a body shot.
Steve lands a nice shot to the body.
Steve lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Good standup being displayed there by Steve as he connects with a hook.
Doback keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Doback on the side of the head.
Doback swings widly with a right hand
and Steve counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steve tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Steve connects with a body shot that sends Doback's belly button to the back.
Doback scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Steve moves away from the strike by Doback. #T3#
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doback.
Steve takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big left from Doback misses.
Doback throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Doback fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
Doback waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steve.
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Doback swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Doback fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Steve checks it well.
Doback defending well as Steve loads up on a big left hand.
Doback is looking for the big counter here.
Doback uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stoner Steve is winning the standup battle so far.
Doback walks into a left hand.
Doback slips a straight right by Steve.
Decent striking displayed by Doback there.
Doback throws a hook but Steve avoids it easily.
Doback throws a leg kick but Steve checks it.
A quick step to the side and Steve tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Steve scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve lands a body shot.
Steve lands with an overhand left.
Steve throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Doback cracks Steve with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steve loads up on a big right hand but Doback slips the punch.
Doback lands a nice shot to the body.
Doback walks into a jab.
Steve lands a jab to the nose.
Steve 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 Doback. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Doback is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve.
Steve misses with a right hand
and Doback counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steve thinking.
Doback misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Stoner Steve will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stoner Steve'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Doback fails to land with a series of punches.
Doback lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Steve has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Doback.
A swing and a miss from Doback.
Doback tries to work over Steve's front leg with a kick but Steve checks it.
Doback misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Doback misses with a wild body shot.
Steve throws a looping overhand right but Doback ducks down to avoid it.
Steve connects with a right hand. Doback shakes it off.
A slow jab from Doback misses its intended target.
Doback has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Doback there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve checks a leg kick nicely.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Steve throws a looping overhand right but Doback ducks down to avoid it.
Steve backing away here, and Doback unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Steve checks a low kick from Doback.
Doback avoids the body shot from Steve. #T1#
Steve looks to land a left hand but Doback moved out of range nicely.
Doback connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Doback throws a jab but it's blocked by Steve.
Steve digs a good body shot into Doback's ribs.
Nice body punch from Doback.
Doback misses with an uppercut
enabling Steve to counter with a crisp jab.
Steve with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slow jab from Doback misses its intended target.
Doback throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it.
Steve is looking to clinch but Doback is avoiding it.
Doback throws an overhand right that lands on Steve's shoulder, as Steve tries to avoid the shot.
Doback just misses with a punch to the body.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Doback was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doback. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve lands a glancing blow to the side of Doback's head.
Doback misses with a right hand
and Steve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve walks into a straight right hand from Doback.
Doback ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.#CL#
Steve has closed the distance and engaged Doback in a clinch.
Dale Doback seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Doback trying to land knees to the body.
Steve digs a right hand underneath Doback's ribcage. Doback let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Doback goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doback blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doback lands a hook to the side of the head.
Doback blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doback is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Doback tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
Doback lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Doback misses with the head strike.
Steve working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
Doback lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Doback pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3#
Doback lands a left hand.
Doback makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steve softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Doback has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Doback pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Doback.
Doback fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doback misses with a knee strike.
Steve lands a nice uppercut.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Doback backwards.
Doback working aggressively here.
Doback lands a nice uppercut.
Doback throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Doback blocking some punches.
Doback tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Doback back against the cage.
Steve misses with the head strike.
Doback misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Doback scores with a nice short uppercut.
Doback prevents a body shot from Steve.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Doback controls his hands.
Doback tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Doback back against the cage.
Steve blocks a body shot from Doback.
Steve lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Doback using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steve has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Doback tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short body shot lands from Doback as the two fighters clinch.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Doback avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Doback lands a knee to the head.
Doback takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Doback.
Nice body punch from Doback.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Doback.
Doback lands a shoulder strike.
Steve lands a hook that snaps the head of Doback backwards.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dale Doback!

After winning the bout, Dale Doback thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: ENIGMA 98     
Date:   May 08, 2022
#R1#
Skrzetuski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#It looks like Jan Skrzetuski has been cut.
Doback ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Doback is looking to counter punch.
Doback has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Doback throws a jab when Skrzetuski was well out of range.
Doback misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skrzetuski.
Skrzetuski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Doback counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Doback misses.
Doback cracks Skrzetuski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Doback lands with a cross. #KD#
Doback steps into range and cracks Skrzetuski with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Skrzetuski flops backwards and Doback dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC#Skrzetuski is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Doback decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Skrzetuski, up you get!
Skrzetuski is still on wobbly legs! Can Doback finish him?
Doback fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Skrzetuski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Doback slips a jab from Skrzetuski.
Doback feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Skrzetuski seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Doback rushes Skrzetuski and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Doback fails to land.
Skrzetuski blocks a body shot from Doback. #BC2#
Skrzetuski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skrzetuski throws a leg kick #KD#
and Doback lands a stunning uppercut that sends Skrzetuski to the mat! #CUT#That has opened up Jan Skrzetuski's cut even more.#SU#
Doback escapes and gets back to his feet. #T1#
Skrzetuski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skrzetuski throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Doback counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jan Skrzetuski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Doback takes the fight into the clinch.
Skrzetuski throws a head punch that misses.
Doback misses with the head strike.
Skrzetuski is trying to push Doback away but Doback has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Skrzetuski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Doback lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Skrzetuski at a distance. #CL#
Doback moves into range and clinches up with Skrzetuski.
Doback lands with a right to the head.
Doback working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT#The cut above Jan Skrzetuski's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Doback throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skrzetuski blocks it with crossed arms.
Doback scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Doback as Skrzetuski tries to tie him up.
Skrzetuski avoiding damage as Doback throws knees to the body. #T2#
Nice elbow from Doback.
Doback tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Skrzetuski avoids it.
Skrzetuski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Doback throws a knee to the head but misses.
Skrzetuski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Skrzetuski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Doback tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Skrzetuski avoids it.
Skrzetuski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doback.
Doback tries to land knees in the clinch but Skrzetuski avoids the damage to the body.
Skrzetuski has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Doback seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Skrzetuski can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skrzetuski. #T3#
Doback lands a hook that snaps the head of Skrzetuski backwards.
Skrzetuski working hard to break the clinch.
Skrzetuski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Doback lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Doback lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#Jan Skrzetuski's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Doback lands a shoulder strike.
Skrzetuski managing to block the knees to the body from Doback.
Skrzetuski trying to control the position but instead, Doback has worked for underhooks and has pushed Skrzetuski into the cage.
Skrzetuski wants to get back to striking at distance but Doback won't allow it.
Skrzetuski throws a head punch that misses.
Skrzetuski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Doback is keeping busy.
Doback is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Doback content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T4#
Doback throws a head punch that misses.
Skrzetuski misses with the head strike.
Doback tries to land a knee to the head but Skrzetuski blocks with his arms.
Skrzetuski blocks an uppercut.
Doback lands a nice knee to the body.
Doback tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Doback throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skrzetuskis head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dale Doback!
After winning the bout, Dale Doback thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: ENIGMA 87     
Date:   Mar 27, 2022
#R1#
Doback avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dracul looks to land a left hand but Doback moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick from Doback misses.
It seemed like Dracul was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Doback throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vlad Dracul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doback's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dracul connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Doback scrambles back to his feet.
Dracul just misses with a punch to the body.
Doback displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dracul throws out the jab.
Doback on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dracul is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dracul has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
Doback clinches with his opponent.
Doback blocks a body shot from Dracul.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Doback obliges.
Dracul struggles to land a body shot inside as Doback controls his hands.
Dracul's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Doback tries a knee to the head but Dracul blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Doback fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dracul avoids the elbow strike from Doback, against the cage.
Doback blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doback keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dracul's efforts to push away.
Doback struggles to land a body shot inside as Dracul controls his hands.
Doback misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dracul. #T1#
Dracul prevents a body shot from Doback.
Doback tries to work over Dracul's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dracul misses with a punch on the inside.
Doback misses with a knee strike.
Dracul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doback 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.
Doback blocking some punches.
Dracul's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Doback lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dracul throws a punch but it's blocked by Doback.
Doback can't find room to land a body shot as Dracul controls the action.
Doback tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dracul avoids it.
Dracul swings wildly with an uppercut but Doback uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Dracul. #BC2#
Dracul breaks the clinch.
Dracul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doback.
Dracul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doback sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Doback looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dracul slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dracul lands a nice shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Doback wants to clinch.#T2#
Doback is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dracul.
Dracul jabs at Doback's body.
Dracul lands a nice looking body shot.
Dracul throws a leg kick but Doback moved away.
Dracul throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Doback to counter with a crisp jab.
Doback avoids the body shot from Dracul.
Doback tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dracul manages to circle out of the way.
Doback throws a jab when Dracul was well out of range.
Doback uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dracul.
Dracul is looking to score with low kicks.
Doback tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dracul manages to circle out of the way.
Dracul ducks under a wild hook from Doback.
Doback uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dracul.
Doback misses with an uppercut. Dracul saw that one coming.
Dracul cracks a nice hook into Doback's ribs.
Donk. Dracul catches Doback right on the button with a cross.
Dracul clobbers Doback with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Doback scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Doback waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dracul.
Doback tries to close the distance and clinch but Dracul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Doback stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dracul.
Doback is looking to clinch but Dracul is avoiding it.
Doback shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Doback looks to score with a jab to the body but Dracul is just out of range.
Doback walks into a jab.
Doback tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dracul paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Doback throws a jab when Dracul was well out of range.
Dracul doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dracul scores with a shot to the body.
Dracul lands a nice shot that snaps Doback's head back.
Doback fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dracul scores with a punch to the head.
Doback takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Doback staying out of range there.
Doback was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Doback lands a right hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dracul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doback.
Dracul takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Doback throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dracul sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dracul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Doback lunges at Dracul with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dracul's hand. #T4#
Doback dips to his left and cracks Dracul with an uppercut!
Doback misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dracul counters with a straight right hand.
Doback uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dracul.
Doback wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dracul is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Doback had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Dracul throws the left hand but Doback avoids the punch easily.
Doback checks a leg kick.
Dracul checks the leg kick.
Dracul displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doback throws out the jab.
Doback takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Doback blocks a low kick nicely.
Dracul lands a really nice looking cross but Doback seems unphased.
Dracul misses with a low kick.
Doback uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dracul.
Doback misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doback throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dracul appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Doback tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dracul swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dracul throws a body shot but no joy.
Doback fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good leg kick by Doback.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Dracul dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dracul misses with a leg kick.
Doback was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Doback is looking to clinch.
Doback walks into a jab.
Dracul is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doback.
Dracul throws the left hand but Doback avoids the punch easily.
Dracul throws a leg kick that misses.
Doback throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dracul stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dracul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Dracul on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Doback takes the fight into the clinch.
Dracul can't find room to land a body shot as Doback controls the action.
Doback can't find room to land a body shot as Dracul controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dracul.
Dracul goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul misses with the head strike.
Doback lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dracul lands a body punch in the clinch.
Doback taking a breather.
Dracul misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dracul misses with some punches.
Doback creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
Dracul lands a right hand.
Dracul throws a head punch that misses.
Doback working aggressively here.
Doback lands a knee to the head.
Dracul lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dracul tries a body shot but Doback blocks it.
Dracul goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dracul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Dracul pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dracul. Doback does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dracul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dracul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doback swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Doback walks into a left hand.
Dracul scores with a shot to the body.
Doback lands a nice shot that snaps Dracul's head back.
Doback moves in looking to clinch but Dracul pushes him off.
Dracul moves away from the strike by Doback.
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#
Doback clinches.
Dracul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doback has a couple of punches blocked by Dracul. #T2#
Dracul takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dracul struggles to land a body shot inside as Doback controls his hands.
Dracul can't find room to land a body shot as Doback controls the action.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Doback obliges.
Doback tries to land knees in the clinch but Dracul avoids the damage to the body.
Doback pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dracul lands a right hand.
Doback landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like Vlad Dracul has been cut.
Doback tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dracul scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dracul misses with a body punch.
Dracul tries to throw a body punch but Doback avoids it by throwing Dracul back against the cage.
Doback blocks an uppercut.
Doback tries a knee to the head but Dracul blocks it.
Dracul lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dracul misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dracul lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Dracul.
Doback working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dracul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doback's elbow. #T3#
Doback blocks an uppercut.
Dracul fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dracul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dracul misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dracul tries to break free but Doback pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dracul.
Dracul lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dracul.
A nice right hand lands inside from Doback.
Doback makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Doback lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dracul tries to throw a body punch but Doback avoids it by throwing Dracul back against the cage.
Dracul tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Dracul.
Doback tries to work over Dracul's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Doback misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Doback.
Doback lands with a right to the head.
Dracul lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doback blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4##BC2#
Dracul breaks the clinch.
Doback tries to move into range but Dracul moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Doback lands a nice shot that snaps Dracul's head back.
Dracul keeps the fight on the outside.
Doback tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dracul manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Doback throws a body shot but no joy.
Doback doesn't manage to clinch there - Dracul circles away.
Doback checks the leg kick nicely there.
Doback wants to clinch.
Dracul will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Doback wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dracul misses with a low kick.
Doback swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Doback uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dracul.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dracul. Doback does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doback checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dracul misses with a looping right.
It looked like Doback was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dracul.
Dracul misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Dracul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vlad Dracul's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Doback takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dracul swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Doback was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Doback takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Doback tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vlad Dracul seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Doback gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dracul struggles to land a body shot inside as Doback controls his hands.
Doback tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dracul avoids it.
Dracul struggles to land a body shot inside as Doback controls his hands.
Doback scores with a shot to the side of Dracul's head.
Doback tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Doback blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Doback.
Doback prevents a body shot from Dracul.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dracul.
A short right from Dracul.
Dracul tries a body shot but Doback blocks it.
Doback pushes off an throws an elbow but Dracul leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Doback stalling the fight. #BC2#
Dracul breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dracul scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Dracul tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dracul walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Doback fails in his attempt to clinch.
Doback misses with a hook. Dracul ducked under it nicely.
Doback scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dracul doesn't seem bothered though.
Doback avoids the body shot from Dracul.
Doback tries to counter by clinching up but Dracul breaks away and moves out of range.
Doback throws a shot from downtown. Dracul moves away and avoids it.
Dracul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Doback dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Doback wants to clinch.
Dracul misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Dracul misses.
Dracul digs a good hook to Doback's body.
Doback misses with a straight left.
Doback throws a body shot but no joy.
Doback ducks under a wild hook from Dracul.
Vlad Dracul is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Doback throws a good cross that connects.
Dracul with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dracul fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dracul punishes Doback's body with a nice straight punch.
Dracul throws a leg kick #CL#
and Doback holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Doback misses with some punches.
Doback lands a left hand.
Doback tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Doback.
Dale Doback has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Doback tries to land knees in the clinch but Dracul avoids the damage to the body.
Doback misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Doback fails to land.
Dracul on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T3#
Doback tries to land knees in the clinch but Dracul avoids the damage to the body.
Doback taking a breather.
Doback lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dracul.
Doback scores with a shoulder strike.
Doback lands a knee to the body.
Dracul blocks an elbow strike from Doback.
Dracul blocks an uppercut.
Doback throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dracul blocks it with crossed arms.
Doback lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Doback.
Dracul takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Dracul managing to block the knees to the body from Doback.
Doback makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Doback tries to throw a body punch but Dracul avoids it by throwing Doback back against the cage.
Doback scores with a nice hook to the head.
Doback throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dale Doback has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Doback looking to stall.
Dracul blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dracul lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doback tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Doback struggles to land a body shot inside as Dracul controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dale Doback showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dracul has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Dracul!

A victorious Vlad Dracul thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Dale Doback spoke after the fight, saying 'Te Mauri, te Raoi ao te Tabomoa'.

 

Event: GDL 141: San VS Moen     
Date:   Feb 19, 2022
#R1#
Smith misses with a body punch
enabling Doback to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith is looking to clinch but Doback is avoiding it.
Smith wants to clinch up but Doback keeps it at a distance.
Dale Doback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doback misses with a straight right.
Doback swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Doback scores with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Rob Smith has been cut.
Doback misses with a wild body shot.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Doback misses the jab.
Doback jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doback fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Doback waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Doback is just out of range.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doback looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Doback misses with a low kick.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at NY Savages that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Doback misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Doback is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith dodges an elbow strike from Doback. #T1#
Doback lands a shoulder strike.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Doback shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doback's elbow.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Doback backwards.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Doback prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doback scores with a shoulder strike.
Doback throws a head punch that misses.
Smith wants a takedown.
Doback throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith wants to take the fight to the mat but Doback manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Doback.
Doback lands a right hand. #TD#
Smith has Doback pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Smith pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Doback tumbling to the mat - Smith dives into Doback's guard.
Smith postures up in Doback's guard and throws a big left but Doback blocks it. #T2#
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Doback uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Doback!#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith has a closed guard, preventing Doback from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith has control of Doback's left arm, preventing Doback from doing any damage.
Doback has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smith is proving hard to escape from.
Smith controlling the position.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing Doback from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Doback scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Doback misses.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Doback's belly button to the back.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Doback's defenses.
Doback swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Doback misses its intended target.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doback throws out the jab.
As Doback looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Doback just gets out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Doback waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Doback moves away and avoids it.
Smith wants to clinch up but Doback keeps it at a distance.
Smith is looking to wear down Doback with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Doback misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith. #T4#
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Doback throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Doback, pushing him back against the cage.
Doback blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doback tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
Doback misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doback unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith gets through Doback's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Doback.
Smith takes a knee right on the jaw!
Doback unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Doback scores with a nice hook to the head.
Doback throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dale Doback dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rob Smith's cut.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Doback lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Smith falls backwards - clearly groggy! Doback dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dale Doback!
Dale Doback took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: GDL 139:Raczynski VS Silva     
Date:   Feb 05, 2022
#R1#
Doback thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wolfe tries a head kick but it misses.
Doback throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doback lands a nice hook to Wolfe's body. Wolfe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Doback instigates a clinch.
Nice elbow from Doback.
I was talking to Doback's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Doback fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doback lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Wolfe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wolfe throws a head kick but Doback moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Doback throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doback tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wolfe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wolfe tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Doback wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wolfe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doback throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wolfe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wolfe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doback tries to clinch up but Wolfe circles away and keeps his distance.
Doback blocks a head kick by Wolfe.
An attempted straight right counter from Doback misses the target.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Wolfe blocks the leg kick.
Wolfe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doback.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#KD#
Wolfe ducks straight into an uppercut from Doback and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Wolfe manages to regain guard straight away. #ROC#Wolfe is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Carbon Wolfe has been cut.#SU#
Doback decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wolfe is still on wobbly legs! Can Doback finish him?
Wolfe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Doback measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Wolfe! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Dale Doback!
Dale Doback gave a mention to Brooklyn Threads in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Carbon Wolfe stepped up to the mic, saying '...'.

 

Event: GDL 135:Silva VS Anderson     
Date:   Jan 08, 2022
#R1#
Doback lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#It looks like Ryan Hanley has been cut.
Doback looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hanley fails with the takedown
and Doback counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hanley tries to clinch up.
Doback scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hanley in his tracks. #TD2#
Hanley shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Doback tries to roll over but Hanley keeps him under control.
Hanley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hanley trying to control from half guard but Doback is working away. #SUB2#
Hanley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Doback sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Hanley is looking for a kimura here. #T1#
Hanley is keen to just control but Doback is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Hanley is working for a submission of some sort.
Hanley content to control rather than advance.
Hanley is trying to control. Doback wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU2#
Hanley stands up out of the half guard.
Hanley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doback.
Hanley moves in looking to clinch but Doback pushes him off.
Dale Doback is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Doback sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Doback cracks Hanley with a good jab.
Hanley misses with a wild combination.
Hanley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Doback but Doback pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dale Doback has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Hanley.
Hanley throws a combination that misses
and Doback counters with a stiff right hand.
Hanley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanley shoots in for a double leg but Doback sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hanley avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Hanley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doback.
A big right from Doback misses.
Doback misses with a straight left.
Hanley tries for a takedown but Doback circles away easily
and Doback counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#That has opened up Ryan Hanley's cut even more.
Doback with a hook.
Hanley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doback.
Dale Doback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanley checks a leg kick.
Hanley counters with a body kick.
Doback stuffs the takedown.
Doback swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Doback misses.
Doback throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Hanley counters with a nice double leg into side control. Doback won't be happy with that.
Doback is looking for a sweep.
Hanley tries to advance position but instead Doback slips a leg back in to half guard. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Hanley is trying to work for a kimura but Doback is defending well. #SU2#
Hanley decides to stand and escape the position.
Doback throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanley.
Hanley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doback.
Hanley dives in and grabs Doback's left leg, looking for a takedown. Doback pushes down on Hanley's head and hops out.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Doback enables Hanley to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Doback manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hanley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Doback's guard.
Hanley is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dale Doback dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Hanley's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hanley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hanley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doback.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hanley.
Ryan Hanley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hanley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Doback is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Doback throws a looping overhand right but Hanley ducks down to avoid it.
Doback ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanley moves away.
Some wild striking there from Doback.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doback swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Hanley looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Doback!
Ryan Hanley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Doback stops Hanley from passing to mount. #T1#
Doback can't do much from the bottom here.
Doback prevents Hanley from moving into mount.
Doback knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hanley on the ground.
Doback is being controlled here.
Hanley tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Hanley goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Doback rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hanley's guard! Nice work there by Doback!
Hanley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Doback's guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanley trying to control the position from guard on top but Doback is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanley keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Hanley advances position into side control!
Hanley trying to control the action but Doback is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Doback's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hanley trying to control the action but Doback is working from the bottom.
Doback prevents Hanley from improving position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hanley is looking to take a break and control but Doback is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hanley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hanley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hanley tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hanley wants to take a breather but Doback manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Hanley.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doback looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dale Doback will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryan Hanley's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Doback tries to sprawl but Hanley drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hanley wants to take a breather but Doback is having none of it.
Doback is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Doback controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hanley wants to take a breather but Doback is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanley is looking to stall here but Doback recovers full guard.
Doback keeping moving, preventing Hanley from controlling successfully. #T1#
Hanley looking to pass the guard.
Hanley prevents Doback from getting back to his feet.
Hanley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doback is keeping the position for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Doback keeping moving, preventing Hanley from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hanley with a poor takedown
and Doback counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hanley ducks under a wild hook from Doback.
Hanley only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Doback fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hanley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Doback throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hanley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Doback as he jumps to the side.
Hanley staying out of range there.
Hanley dives in and grabs Doback's left leg, looking for a takedown. Doback pushes down on Hanley's head and hops out.
Dale Doback has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Hanley.
A big right from Doback misses.
Dale Doback is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanley shoots for a takedown but Doback saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fighters circling - Doback throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Hanley rushes Doback and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Doback is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hanley can do to turn this around?
Doback with a knee to the head. #BC#
Doback breaks the clinch.
Hanley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Doback but Doback pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Hanley with a poor takedown
and Doback counters with a stiff right hand.
Doback just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Doback. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Doback.#TD2#
Hanley feints and as Doback raises his hands in defense, Hanley changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hanley seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hanley tries to free his leg and advance position but Doback is retaining full guard.
Dale Doback is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Doback wants to improve his position but instead Hanley has moved into half guard. #SUB2#
Hanley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Doback sees it coming and defends easily.
Hanley takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Doback is staying active underneath Hanley, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Hanley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Doback defends it well.
Hanley is looking to take a break and control but Doback is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ryan Hanley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Doback is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Doback does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hanley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Doback's head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dale Doback!

Dale Doback made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Threads in his post fight interview.

 

Event: Highland 68     
Date:   Jun 22, 2021
#R1#
Crawley lands a jab to Doback's midsection.
Doback takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Doback tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crawley was well out of range. Poor timing from Doback.
Crawley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Crawley tries to bum rush Doback with a series of wild strikes but Doback uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Doback closes the distance and clinches.
Crawley misses with some punches.
Doback told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Crawley pushes Doback back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Doback lands a body punch in the clinch.
Crawley blocks an uppercut.
Crawley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crawley blocks an uppercut.
Doback lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crawley backwards.
Doback gets through Crawley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Doback swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Crawley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Doback throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Billy Crawley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doback is looking to land body kicks.
Doback slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Crawley drops his hands momentarily and Doback takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Doback throws a hook but Crawley blocks it.
Doback throws a chopping leg kick but Crawley manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Crawley misses its target.
Crawley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Doback moves forwards but Crawley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Doback throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Doback is looking to land body kicks.
Crawley scores with a three punch combo!
Doback bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crawley throws a jab but it's blocked by Doback.
Doback steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Doback is predictable there
and Crawley counters with a straight right hand.
Crawley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crawley looks to land a right hand but Doback moved out of range.
Crawley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crawley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doback throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Doback fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Doback rushes Crawley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crawley.
Doback throws a punch but it's blocked by Crawley.
Crawley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Doback can't find room to land a body shot as Crawley controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Doback creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crawley blocking some punches.
Doback misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Crawley fails to land.
Doback scores with a hook to the body.
Crawley prevents a body shot from Doback.
Doback swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doback misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Doback fails to land.
Doback throws a punch but it's blocked by Crawley.
Crawley is working Doback over against the cage.#T3#
Crawley blocks an uppercut.
Doback lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crawley backwards.
Crawley working aggressively here.
Crawley digs a right hand into Doback's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Doback's gas tank.
Crawley misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Crawley.
Crawley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doback.
Crawley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crawley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Doback fails to land.
Crawley is working Doback over against the cage.
Crawley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Crawley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Crawley wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Crawley breaks from the clinch.
Crawley misses with a double jab.
Doback uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crawley.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crawley misses the body punch
and Doback connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Crawley blocks a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Crawley. #CL2#
Doback gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short left from Crawley.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doback.
Doback swings wildly with an uppercut but Crawley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crawley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Doback backwards.
Doback misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crawley misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Doback creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Doback misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crawley tries to break free but Doback pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crawley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Doback tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Doback misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doback tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doback throws a punch but it's blocked by Crawley.
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 Billy Crawley will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Crawley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Doback is out of range and Crawley settles back down.
Doback slips a jab from Crawley.
Doback defending well as Crawley loads up on a big left hand.
Doback misses with an uppercut. Crawley saw that one coming.
Crawley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Crawley just misses with a punch to the body.
Crawley tests Doback's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Doback uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crawley.
Crawley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doback was well out of range. Poor timing from Crawley.
Crawley with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Doback is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Crawley swings widly with a right hand
and Doback counters with a nice uppercut.
Crawley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crawley throws a hook but Doback blocks it.
Doback doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Doback tries to clinch but Crawley moves away
and Crawley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crawley misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Doback moves into the clinch.
Doback lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crawley tries to work over Doback's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crawley.
Doback tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crawley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Crawley.
Crawley lands a hook that snaps the head of Doback backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Doback has a couple of punches blocked by Crawley.
A head punch on the inside from Doback fails to land.
Doback throws a head punch that misses.
Crawley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crawley blocking some punches.
Doback tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Crawley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Crawley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Doback doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crawley avoids the body shot from Doback.
Crawley is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Crawley throws a body shot but no joy.
Crawley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doback throws out the jab.
Crawley looks to score with a jab to the body but Doback is just out of range.
Crawley with the inside leg kick.
Doback takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Doback throws a lazy right hand but Crawley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crawley swings for the body but Doback moves out of range.
Doback throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Crawley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Doback tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crawley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crawley misses with an uppercut. #T3##CL2#
Doback clinches up against the cage.
Doback misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crawley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Doback or not.
Doback tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crawley's elbow.
Crawley scores with a shoulder strike.
Crawley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doback prevents a body shot from Crawley.
Crawley digs a right hand into Doback's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Doback's gas tank.
Crawley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Crawley.
Crawley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doback backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Crawley. #BC#
Crawley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crawley cracks Doback with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Crawley throws an overhand right that lands on Doback's shoulder, as Doback tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Doback on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doback tries to clinch
and Crawley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crawley throws a lazy right hand but Doback sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Doback on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Doback takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Crawley cracks a nice hook into Doback's ribs.
Crawley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Crawley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Doback counters with a stiff right hand.
Crawley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheers as Crawley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Doback doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Doback darts in and clinches Crawley up against the cage.
Crawley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Doback digs a right hand underneath Crawley's ribcage. Crawley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Crawley has a couple of punches blocked by Doback.
Doback swings wildly with an uppercut but Crawley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doback lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crawley backwards. #BC#
Crawley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Doback works Crawley's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Crawley dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Crawley connects with a jab.
Doback tries to clinch but Crawley is having none of it.
A quick step to the side and Crawley tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Doback misses.
A little feinted left hand from Crawley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crawley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doback manages to avoid it.
Doback lets loose with a powerful body kick. Crawley will feel that in the morning.
Crawley connects with a nice looking jab.
Doback takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Doback throws out a leg kick but Crawley moves out of range and Doback only half commits.
Doback lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crawley at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doback.
Crawley swings widly with a right hand
and Doback counters with a left to the body.
Doback uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crawley.
A little jabbing left from Doback on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Doback misses with a kick to the body.
Billy Crawley is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Doback tries a low kick but Crawley avoids it.
Doback shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Crawley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crawley. Doback does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crawley moves out of range as Doback throws a body kick.
Doback lands a glancing blow to the side of Crawley's head.
Doback misses with a straight right.
Doback throws a leg kick but Crawley moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Crawley misses the target.
Crawley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Crawley throws the left hand but Doback avoids the punch easily.
Crawley throws a big shot that misses.
Crawley just misses with a punch to the body.
Crawley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dale Doback has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Doback throws a low kick but Crawley moves out of range easily.
Crawley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Doback closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Crawley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crawley misses with a right hand
and Doback counters with an outside leg kick.
Doback lands with a thumping leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Crawley.
Crawley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Crawley looks to throw the jab but Doback is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Doback looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Crawley finds it's target.
Crawley blocks the body kick.
Crawley throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Crawley misses with a hook. Doback ducked under it nicely.
Doback tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crawley was well out of range. Poor timing from Doback.
Doback lands a nice looking body shot.
Crawley moves out of range as Doback strikes.
Doback tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crawley was well out of range. Poor timing from Doback.
Crawley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doback.
Doback replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Crawley blocks it well.
Doback misses with a low kick.
Doback takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
Doback fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Crawley, pushing him back against the cage.
Doback lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crawley backwards.
Doback's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Crawley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crawley scores with a body shot.
Billy Crawley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Crawley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doback.
Doback misses with a body shot.
Crawley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crawley connects with a jab.
Doback throws a low kick but Crawley avoids it.
Doback loads up on a big right hand but Crawley slips the punch.
Crawley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Doback's hands.#CL2#
Crawley tries to keep at a distance but Doback has taken the fight into the clinch.
Doback prevents a body shot from Crawley.
Doback has a couple of punches blocked by Crawley.
Doback misses with a punch to the body.
Doback swings wildly with an uppercut but Crawley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crawley misses with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dale Doback.
I think Crawley 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: Highland 60     
Date:   Jun 08, 2021
#R1##CL#
Doback moves into the clinch.
Doback lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cruz blocking some punches.
Doback has Cruz pressed against the cage, preventing Cruz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice left hand lands by Doback.
Doback fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz blocking some punches.
Doback misses with some punches.
Doback tries to throw a body punch but Cruz avoids it by throwing Doback back against the cage.
Doback misses with some punches.
Cruz leaning against his opponent.
Doback misses with a punch on the inside.
Doback misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz can't break the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Doback has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Doback tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doback digs a right hand underneath Cruz's ribcage. Cruz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cruz blocks an uppercut.
Doback tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Doback tries to throw a body punch but Cruz avoids it by throwing Doback back against the cage.
Doback throws a punch but it's blocked by Cruz.
Cruz is trying to force a seperation but Doback has the dominant position.
Doback fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doback working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Doback misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doback has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
Cruz is trying to break the clinch but Doback has him pressed against the cage.
Doback misses with a body punch.
Cruz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doback digs a right hand into Cruz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cruz's gas tank.
Cruz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doback.
Cruz blocks a body shot from Doback.
A right hand to the body from Doback.
A body shot lands from Doback. #T2#
Cruz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Doback lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cruz or not.
Doback lands a body shot.
Cruz looks winded!
Doback lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Doback tries a body shot but Cruz blocks it.
Cruz is trying to stall.
Still in the clinch, Doback scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cruz blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Doback creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz wants to get back to striking at distance but Doback won't allow it.
Doback misses with the head strike.
Doback tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doback tries to throw a body punch but Cruz avoids it by throwing Doback back against the cage.
Cruz is pushing Doback up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cruz prevents a body shot from Doback. #T3#
Doback stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Doback throws a head punch that misses.
Doback swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cruz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Doback misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doback.
Doback misses with a punch to the body.
Doback keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cruz's efforts to push away.
Cruz is trying to break the clinch but Doback is controlling him.
Cruz takes a shot to the head.
Doback throws a punch but it's blocked by Cruz.
Doback lands with a right to the head.
Cruz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4#
Cruz tries to circle away but Doback has him pinned against the cage.
Cruz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cruz tries to stall but Doback uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cruz wants to break free but Doback has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doback.
Doback tries to throw a body punch but Cruz avoids it by throwing Doback back against the cage.
Doback has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
Nice body punch from Doback - that landed with a thud.
Doback swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cruz is looking to break free of the clinch but Doback has double underhooks.
Cruz working hard to break the clinch.
Cruz blocks an uppercut.
Doback tries to throw a body punch but Cruz avoids it by throwing Doback back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cruz.
Doback misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doback doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dale Doback dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Doback connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Doback dodges the punch combination from Cruz.
Doback seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Doback ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Cruz missing with a left hand there. Doback was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cruz throws a hook to the side of Doback's head but Doback sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cruz lands a lovely overhand right.
Doback throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruz.
Cruz misses with a double jab
and Doback connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cruz misses with a hook
and Doback cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Bobby Cruz has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Cruz.
We've been informed that Cruz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Doback showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cruz.
Doback uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz.
It looked like Doback wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cruz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Doback counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
Cruz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Doback thuds his shin into the meat of Cruz's side.
Cruz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Doback counters with a nice kick to the body.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Cruz fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick from Doback, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cruz misses with a series of wild punches.
Doback lands a leg kick that knocks Cruz off balance momentarily.
Doback misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Doback has Cruz up against the cage in a clinch.
Doback throws a punch but it's blocked by Cruz.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A frustrated look appears on Cruz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Doback throws a head punch that misses.
Cruz taking a breather.
Doback is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around?#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Doback fails to land.
Cruz is pushing Doback up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Doback lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz tries to break the clinch but Doback is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Doback fails to land.
Doback tries to work over Cruz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doback.
Doback lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
Doback misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doback pushes Cruz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Come on Cruz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Doback struggles to land a body shot inside as Cruz controls his hands. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doback.
Cruz blocking some punches.
Doback lands with a light punch inside.
Cruz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Doback swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doback swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doback misses with a punch to the body.
Doback lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
Doback lands a left hand.
Doback misses with a punch to the body.
Doback struggles to land a body shot inside as Cruz controls his hands.
Doback scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cruz trying to control the position but instead, Doback has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cruz into the cage.
Doback prevents a body shot from Cruz. #T4#
Doback misses with the head strike.
Doback prevents Cruz from breaking the clinch.
Cruz is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Doback lands a left hand.
Dale Doback has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doback.
Cruz is trying to break the clinch but Doback is controlling him.
Doback misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cruz is trying to force a seperation but Doback has the dominant position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Doback as Cruz tries to tie him up.
Doback fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Doback.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dale Doback dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Cruz'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#
Doback tries to clinch there but Cruz circles away.
Cruz misses with a straight left.
A low kick lands for Doback.
Cruz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Doback counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Doback.
Cruz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Doback counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Doback has taken the fight to the clinch.
Doback lands with a light punch inside.
Doback fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doback lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doback misses with some punches.
Doback misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doback tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cruz's elbow.
Doback fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1#
Doback misses with the head strike.
Cruz blocks an uppercut.
Doback digs a right hand underneath Cruz's ribcage. Cruz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Doback lands a right hand.
Cruz blocking some punches.
Doback tries to throw a body punch but Cruz avoids it by throwing Doback back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doback.
Cruz is trying to break free.
A right handed body shot lands from Doback.
Doback working aggressively here.
Doback misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doback lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Doback keeps control of Cruz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doback.
Doback misses with a punch on the inside.
Dale Doback is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Cruz wants to break free but Doback has control.
Doback has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
Doback swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doback keeps control of Cruz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Doback tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doback fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Cruz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cruz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cruz continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Cruz trying to stall but Doback improves his position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cruz tries to break the clinch but Doback is controlling the position.
Cruz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bobby Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cruz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cruz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Doback blocking some punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cruz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dale Doback showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Doback 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:26
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dale Doback!

Bobby Cruz was interviewed post fight and said 'Shame on me losing in my own home'.

 

Event: Highland 47     
Date:   May 19, 2021
#R1#
Doback misses the jab.
Finlayson throws a big shot that misses.
Doback's coach down at SMASH Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Doback's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dale Doback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doback misses with a lunging right hand
and Finlayson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Doback dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Finlayson.
Finlayson misses with a straight left.
Doback misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Finlayson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Doback uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finlayson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doback motions for Finlayson to come forward. Doback throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Doback.
Finlayson missing with a left hand there. Doback was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finlayson scores with a body shot.
Finlayson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Doback misses the target.
Doback lands a body shot.
Finlayson misses with an uppercut. Doback saw that one coming.
Doback tries to close the distance and clinch but Finlayson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good exchange - Doback coming out on top.
Doback sizes up Finlayson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Finlayson swings for the body but Doback moves out of range.
Finlayson throws a good cross that connects.
Finlayson avoids the body shot from Doback.
Finlayson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Finlayson avoids the body shot from Doback.
An attempted straight right counter from Finlayson misses the target.#T2#
Doback doesn't manage to clinch there - Finlayson circles away.
A low kick from Doback misses
and Finlayson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Doback looks to throw the jab but Finlayson is out of range.
Finlayson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Doback misses with a body kick.
Doback tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Finlayson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Finlayson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Doback ducks under a wild hook from Finlayson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doback tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finlayson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Doback defending well as Finlayson loads up on a big left hand.
Finlayson throws out a loose jab but Doback uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doback tries to clinch up but Finlayson circles away and keeps his distance.
Finlayson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Doback misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
Finlayson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Finlayson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Doback tries to close the distance and clinch but Finlayson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Finlayson misses the target.
Doback connects with an inside leg kick.
Doback throws a sloppy head kick and Finlayson moves out of range easily.
Finlayson avoids a kick to the body.
Doback keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doback is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Finlayson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finlayson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doback feints a counter leg kick.
Doback needs to keep his hands up - Finlayson had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Doback throws a big shot that misses.
Finlayson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finlayson misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Doback was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Finlayson lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finlayson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Doback counters with a nice leg kick.
Finlayson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Finlayson takes a swing at Doback's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Doback pushes Finlayson up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Finlayson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Finlayson.
Finlayson swings wildly with an uppercut but Doback uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finlayson scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Torhte Finlayson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Doback throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finlayson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finlayson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doback manages to avoid it.
Finlayson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doback can do to turn this around?
Nice defenses there by Finlayson.
Finlayson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Doback looks to throw the jab but Finlayson is out of range.
Finlayson moves out of range as Doback strikes.
Finlayson slips under a jab.
Doback swings for the body but Finlayson moves out of range.
Finlayson sizes up Doback with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doback tries to clinch but Finlayson moves away
and Finlayson counters with a right hand to the body.
Doback misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Finlayson counters with a nice right hand that sends Doback toppling to the canvas! Doback scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Finlayson finish him?!#ROC#Doback is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finlayson cracks Doback with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Torhte Finlayson!
Torhte Finlayson retains his light heavyweight title!
Torhte Finlayson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Highland 40     
Date:   May 09, 2021
#R1#
Doback tries to land a front kick but Ruiha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ruiha misses with a straight right.
Doback is looking to counter the offense by Ruiha and move into the clinch.
Ruiha punishes Doback's body with a nice straight punch.
Doback lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Doback jabs Ruiha right on the nose. Ruiha blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Ruiha pushes Doback up against the cage in a clinch.
Doback lands a nice uppercut.
Ruiha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ruiha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruiha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doback can't find room to land a body shot as Ruiha controls the action.
Ruiha effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch on the inside from Ruiha fails to land.
Doback goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Ruiha fails to land.
Doback lands with a right to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ruiha misses with a punch to the body.
Doback swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruiha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doback's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Doback lands a body shot.
Doback lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#It looks like Tama Ruiha has been cut.
Doback swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruiha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doback scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Doback lands a shoulder strike.
Ruiha swings wildly with an uppercut but Doback uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ruiha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ruiha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Doback misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruiha lands a hook to the side of the head.
Doback misses with some punches.
Doback tries to throw a body punch but Ruiha avoids it by throwing Doback back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruiha.
Doback working aggressively here.
Doback lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruiha is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ruiha misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Ruiha misses with a punch to the body.
Doback has a couple of punches blocked by Ruiha.
Ruiha avoiding damage.
Nice body punch from Doback.
Ruiha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doback lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Doback.
Ruiha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doback lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruiha.
Ruiha misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doback.
Doback misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doback stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The referee calls for Ruiha to work.
Ruiha throws a head punch that misses.
Doback goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruiha fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Doback misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doback misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruiha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruiha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doback scores with a nice hook to the head.
Doback swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruiha uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Doback.
Ruiha misses with the head strike.
A short right from Doback on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Doback.
Ruiha working aggressively here.
Doback struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruiha controls his hands.
Ruiha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doback swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've been informed that Ruiha has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ruiha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruiha misses with the head strike.
A short right from Doback.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doback.
Doback gets through Ruiha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Doback misses with the head strike. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ruiha.
Ruiha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Doback backwards.
Ruiha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruiha misses with a punch to the body.
Ruiha has a couple of punches blocked by Doback.
Ruiha blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Ruiha on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ruiha scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Doback on the inside.
Doback swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruiha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruiha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ruiha blocks an uppercut.
Doback misses with some punches.
Ruiha is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruiha digs a right hand underneath Doback's ribcage. Doback let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ruiha misses with a body punch.
Doback misses with some punches.
Ruiha misses with a short punch on the inside.
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 Dale Doback will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tama Ruiha's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ruiha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doback sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ruiha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Doback drives through and clinches with Ruiha against the cage.
Doback misses with a body punch.
Ruiha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Doback working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doback.
Ruiha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruiha misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Ruiha fails to land.
Ruiha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruiha has a couple of punches blocked by Doback.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doback.
Ruiha misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Ruiha.
Ruiha pushes Doback back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruiha stalling in the clinch but Doback improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruiha.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruiha.
Ruiha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Ruiha misses with a punch on the inside.
Doback struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruiha controls his hands.
Doback working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruiha.
Ruiha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Doback tries to work over Ruiha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ruiha.
Ruiha trying to stall but Doback improves his position.
Ruiha scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ruiha has a couple of punches blocked by Doback.
Doback swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruiha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doback misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Ruiha on the inside.
Doback misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruiha.
Ruiha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruiha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doback can't find room to land a body shot as Ruiha controls the action.
Ruiha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tama Ruiha seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Doback tries to throw a body punch but Ruiha avoids it by throwing Doback back against the cage.
Doback scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ruiha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doback has a couple of punches blocked by Ruiha.
A head punch on the inside from Ruiha fails to land.
Doback misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doback lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Doback.
Doback fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruiha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doback misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ruiha fails to land.
Doback fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruiha lands with a light punch inside.
Doback throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruiha.
Doback misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doback misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ruiha.
Ruiha lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Ruiha has a couple of punches blocked by Doback.
Ruiha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ruiha blocks an uppercut.
Ruiha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Doback lands with a right to the head.
Ruiha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruiha misses with some punches.
Ruiha scores with a hook to the body.
Ruiha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Doback fails to land.
Doback misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Ruiha fails to land.
Doback misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruiha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doback backwards.
Ruiha tries to work over Doback's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Doback lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Doback fails to land.
Ruiha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doback misses with the head strike. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Ruiha.
Ruiha working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doback works on Ruiha's body with a couple of short punches.
Ruiha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruiha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doback.
Ruiha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruiha blocks an uppercut.
Ruiha lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ruiha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doback fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doback lands a hook to the side of the head.
Doback swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruiha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doback lands with a light punch inside.
Ruiha leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ruiha misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tama Ruiha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tama Ruiha's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ruiha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ruiha throws a lazy uppercut
and Ruiha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Doback is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Doback throws a head kick but Ruiha moves out of range.
Ruiha misses the shot to the body.
Doback takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Doback throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruiha.
Doback is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice shot by Ruiha.
Doback throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Doback connects with a body shot.
Doback goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ruiha now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ruiha misses the shot to the body.
Dale Doback is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Ruiha moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doback doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Doback misses with a punch to the body.
Ruiha gets through Doback's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ruiha prevents a body shot from Doback.
Doback blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Doback throws a head punch that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ruiha - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ruiha misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruiha has a couple of punches blocked by Doback.
Ruiha swings wildly with an uppercut but Doback uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruiha.
Doback has a couple of punches blocked by Ruiha.
Doback misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doback cracks Ruiha with a nice body shot.
Doback misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doback takes a shot to the head.
Doback gets through Ruiha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Doback.
Ruiha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Ruiha.
Ruiha struggles to land a body shot inside as Doback controls his hands.
Ruiha prevents a body shot from Doback. #T2#
Doback doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ruiha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruiha presses Doback against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Doback can't find room to land a body shot as Ruiha controls the action.
Ruiha gets through Doback's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ruiha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doback blocks a body shot from Ruiha.
Ruiha takes a shot to the head.
Doback throws a head punch that misses.
Ruiha pressing his opponent against the cage.
Doback swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruiha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruiha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruiha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Doback backwards.
Doback blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Doback on the inside. #T3#
Ruiha lands with a right to the head.
Doback goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruiha lands a hook that snaps the head of Doback backwards.
Doback scores with a shot to the side of Ruiha's head.
Doback tries to work over Ruiha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ruiha avoiding damage.
Doback swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruiha takes a shot to the head.
Ruiha throws a punch but it's blocked by Doback.
Ruiha misses with the head strike.
Ruiha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Doback tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Doback.
Doback lands a hook that snaps the head of Ruiha backwards.
Ruiha throws a punch but it's blocked by Doback.
A short uppercut from Doback.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruiha blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Ruiha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doback tries a body shot but Ruiha blocks it.
Doback working aggressively here.
Ruiha trying to control the position but instead, Doback has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ruiha into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doback.
Doback blocks an uppercut.
Doback lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ruiha throws a head punch that misses.
Ruiha lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Doback fails to land.
Ruiha lands with a light punch inside.
Ruiha misses with some punches.
Ruiha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ruiha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doback.
A body shot lands from Doback.

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 Dale Doback.
I think Doback 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dale Doback!

 

Event: Highland 29     
Date:   Apr 23, 2021
#R1#
Greene shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Doback counters by clinching up.
Doback lands a left hand.
Doback prevents a takedown attempt there.
Greene is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dale Doback has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mabel Greene.
Doback lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Greene or not.
Doback lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Doback lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#It looks like Mabel Greene has been cut.
Greene tries for a takedown but Doback manages to get underhooks.
Doback scores with a nice hook to the head.
Doback gets through Greene's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Doback pushes Greene back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Doback on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doback lands a hook to the side of the head.
Doback creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Greene's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Greene drops to his knees and Doback pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dale Doback!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 21, 2021
#R1#
Doback lands the left hand.
Doback swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Heisenberg.
Doback is looking to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Heisenberg 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Doback defending well as Heisenberg loads up on a big left hand.
Doback throws a body shot but no joy.
As Doback looks to move away, Heisenberg throws a big counter combo but Doback just gets out of the way.
Doback scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jab by Doback.
Doback displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heisenberg throws out the jab.
It seemed like Doback was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Doback clobbers Heisenberg with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #KD2#
Doback drops Heisenberg with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Heisenberg looks back up at him and smiles so Doback waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Heisenberg is rocked!
Doback's coach down at SMASH Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Doback's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heisenberg is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Doback doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Heisenberg crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Heisenberg's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dale Doback!

 

Event: ROV 1: Let the Violence Begin!     
Date:   Mar 08, 2021
#R1#
Doback tries to close the distance and clinch but Tucker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Doback slips under a jab from Tucker.
Tucker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Doback.
Doback slips under a jab.
Tucker is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Tucker tries to keep at a distance but Doback has taken the fight into the clinch.
Doback tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Doback.
Tucker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Tucker fails to land.
Doback swings wildly with an uppercut but Tucker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tucker is trying to break free.
Doback lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker tries to break free but Doback pushes him back against the ropes.
Doback goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tucker is trying to push Doback away but Doback has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Doback gets through Tucker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tucker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tucker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tucker wants to break free but Doback has control.
Tucker using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T1#
Doback scores with a hook to the body.
Doback softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Doback lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tucker looks winded!
Doback swings wildly with an uppercut but Tucker uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Doback.
Tucker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Doback has him pressed against the ropes.
Doback throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Doback lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Doback makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Doback.
Doback lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#Tucker is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doback.
Tucker is still on wobbly legs! Can Doback finish him?
Doback misses with a punch on the inside.
Doback swings wildly with an uppercut but Tucker uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doback.
Doback swings wildly with an uppercut but Tucker uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doback stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Doback swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tucker seems to have recovered his senses.
Tucker takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Doback.
Doback creates a bit of distance and cracks Tucker with a big uppercut! Tucker goes down! The referee pushes Doback away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Tucker make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Doback takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Dale Doback!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 20, 2021
#R1#
Kt Fighter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little jabbing left from Kt Fighter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ruiha bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice shot by Ruiha.
Ruiha lands with a straight right. Kt Fighter didn't see that one coming.
Nice shot by Ruiha.
Kt Fighter moves away from the strike by Ruiha.
Kt Fighter throws a looping overhand right but Ruiha ducks down to avoid it.
Ruiha throwing a counter right hand but Kt Fighter manages to avoid it.
Ruiha defending well as Kt Fighter loads up on a big left hand.
Kt Fighter tries to close the distance and clinch but Ruiha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ruiha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kt Fighter.
A little jabbing left from Kt Fighter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ruiha misses with a straight right.
Kt Fighter staying out of range there.
Ruiha throws a poor cross that misses
and Kt Fighter counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Tama Ruiha has been cut.
Ruiha is breathing heavily.
Kt Fighter throws a hook but Ruiha blocks it.
Kt Fighter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ruiha in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kt Fighter defending well as Ruiha loads up on a big left hand.
Ruiha fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Ruiha blocks a jab.
Kt Fighter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruiha.
An attempted straight right counter from Ruiha misses the target.
Ruiha with a hook.
Ruiha misses with a hook. Kt Fighter ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Kt Fighter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kt Fighter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kt Fighter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Kt Fighter misses.
Ruiha throws out a loose jab but Kt Fighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kt Fighter throws a jab when Ruiha was well out of range.
Kt Fighter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kt Fighter tries to close the distance and clinch but Ruiha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ruiha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ruiha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kt Fighter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kt Fighter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ruiha defending well as Kt Fighter loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Kt Fighter lands a head shot.
Kt Fighter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ruiha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ruiha moves away from the strike by Kt Fighter.
Ruiha loads up on a big right hand but Kt Fighter slips the punch.
Kt Fighter throws out a counter right but Ruiha avoids it with no problem.
Ruiha throws a big shot that misses.
Kt Fighter is looking to clinch.
Kt Fighter throws a lazy right hand but Ruiha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kt Fighter scores with a shot to the body.
Kt Fighter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruiha appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kt Fighter is looking to clinch but Ruiha is avoiding it.
Ruiha staying out of range there.
Kt Fighter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruiha.
Ruiha moves out of range as Kt Fighter strikes.#KD2#
Kt Fighter sends Ruiha crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kt Fighter is motioning to the referee to let Ruiha up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#Tama Ruiha's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Ruiha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kt Fighter throws a jab when Ruiha was well out of range.
Kt Fighter misses with a straight left.
Kt Fighter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruiha.
Kt Fighter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruiha was well out of range. Poor timing from Kt Fighter.
An attempted straight right counter from Ruiha misses the target.
Ruiha clobbers Kt Fighter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ruiha throws a big shot that misses.
Kt Fighter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Ruiha.
Ruiha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kt Fighter is looking to clinch.
A big left from Kt Fighter misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruiha. Kt Fighter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruiha misses with a lunging right hand
and Kt Fighter counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Tama Ruiha's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kt Fighter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ruiha doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
A slow jab from Kt Fighter misses its intended target.
Kt Fighter throws a lazy right hand but Ruiha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ruiha throws a hook to the side of Kt Fighter's head but Kt Fighter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kt Fighter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ruiha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kt Fighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruiha moves away.
Ruiha moves out of range as Kt Fighter strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Kt Fighter misses.
Ruiha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kt Fighter throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Ruiha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ruiha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kt Fighter throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruiha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kt Fighter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kt Fighter throws a hook to the side of Ruiha's head but Ruiha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kt Fighter throws a lazy right hand but Ruiha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Island Kt Fighter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tama Ruiha's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ruiha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kt Fighter.
Ruiha throws the left hand but Kt Fighter avoids the punch easily.
Kt Fighter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruiha.
A countering left hand to the body from Kt Fighter misses.
Ruiha throws the left hand but Kt Fighter avoids the punch easily.
Kt Fighter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Ruiha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ruiha moves out of range as Kt Fighter strikes.
Ruiha looks to score with a jab to the body but Kt Fighter is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Ruiha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kt Fighter looks to land a right hand but Ruiha moved out of range.
Ruiha throws a shot from downtown. Kt Fighter moves away and avoids it.
Kt Fighter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiha slips under a jab from Kt Fighter.
Kt Fighter tries to clinch there but Ruiha circles away.
A quick step to the side and Ruiha tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Kt Fighter misses its intended target.
Kt Fighter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruiha.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kt Fighter wants to clinch.
Tama Ruiha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Kt Fighter misses with a looping left.
Island Kt Fighter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kt Fighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ruiha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ruiha throws a jab when Kt Fighter was well out of range.
Ruiha misses with a left hand
and Kt Fighter counters with a right hand to the body.
Ruiha looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ruiha misses with a straight right.
Kt Fighter tries to clinch but Ruiha moves out of range.
A left lands for Kt Fighter.
Kt Fighter misses with a hook.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kt Fighter misses with the head strike.
Kt Fighter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kt Fighter lands a left hand.
Kt Fighter throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Kt Fighter blocking some punches.
Ruiha blocks an uppercut.
Kt Fighter misses with a punch to the body.
Ruiha blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruiha.
Kt Fighter tries a body shot but Ruiha blocks it.
Ruiha blocks a body shot from Kt Fighter.
Ruiha misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruiha misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Kt Fighter.
Ruiha blocks a body shot from Kt Fighter.
Kt Fighter throws a head punch that misses.
Kt Fighter misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruiha has a couple of punches blocked by Kt Fighter.
Kt Fighter misses with some punches.
Kt Fighter misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Ruiha fails to land.
Kt Fighter can't find room to land a body shot as Ruiha controls the action.
Kt Fighter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kt Fighter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ruiha blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Kt Fighter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kt Fighter misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kt Fighter.
Kt Fighter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kt Fighter lands with a left to the head.
Kt Fighter blocks a body shot from Ruiha.
Kt Fighter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kt Fighter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ruiha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kt Fighter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kt Fighter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kt Fighter misses with some punches.
Kt Fighter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kt Fighter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ruiha blocking some punches.
Ruiha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kt Fighter has a couple of punches blocked by Ruiha.
Kt Fighter misses with a punch on the inside.
Kt Fighter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ruihas head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruiha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ruiha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Island Kt Fighter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Ruiha misses with a punch to the body.
Kt Fighter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Ruiha.
A shot in the inside from Kt Fighter.
Kt Fighter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruiha prevents a body shot from Kt Fighter.
Kt Fighter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kt Fighter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kt Fighter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ruiha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruiha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kt Fighter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kt Fighter throws a head punch that misses.
Ruiha misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kt Fighter.
Kt Fighter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kt Fighter.
Kt Fighter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruiha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kt Fighter swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruiha uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Island Kt Fighter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tama Ruiha's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ruiha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ruiha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Ruiha.
Kt Fighter blocks a jab.
Kt Fighter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kt Fighter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ruiha throws a lazy right hand but Kt Fighter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kt Fighter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ruiha to score with a decent uppercut.
Kt Fighter misses with an uppercut.
Kt Fighter wants to clinch.
Ruiha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kt Fighter tries to clinch there but Ruiha circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Ruiha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ruiha throws a jab when Kt Fighter was well out of range.
Kt Fighter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ruiha on the side of the head.
Kt Fighter misses with a straight left. #T1#
Kt Fighter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruiha.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kt Fighter! But no joy.
Kt Fighter misses with a hook. Ruiha ducked under it nicely.
Ruiha slips a straight right by Kt Fighter.
Ruiha ducks under a wild hook from Kt Fighter.
Ruiha moves out of range as Kt Fighter strikes.
Kt Fighter misses the jab.
Kt Fighter loads up on a big right hand but Ruiha slips the punch.
Kt Fighter loads up on a big right hand but Ruiha slips the punch.
Kt Fighter 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.
Kt Fighter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ruiha throws a jab but it's blocked by Kt Fighter.
Kt Fighter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kt Fighter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kt Fighter is looking to clinch.
Kt Fighter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruiha.
Ruiha throws a jab but it's blocked by Kt Fighter.
Tama Ruiha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Island Kt Fighter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kt Fighter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruiha.
Kt Fighter misses with a hook. Ruiha ducked under it nicely.
Kt Fighter scores with a nice head shot.
Nice defenses there by Ruiha.
Ruiha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ruiha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kt Fighter misses the jab.
Kt Fighter misses with a hook. Ruiha ducked under it nicely.
Ruiha defending well as Kt Fighter loads up on a big left hand.
Ruiha lunges at Kt Fighter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kt Fighter's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruiha throws out a loose jab but Kt Fighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruiha just misses with a punch to the body.
Kt Fighter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ruiha throws out the jab.
Kt Fighter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ruiha throws a jab but it's blocked by Kt Fighter.
Kt Fighter throws out a counter right but Ruiha avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Ruiha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ruiha drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kt Fighter cracks Ruiha with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kt Fighter doesn't manage to clinch there - Ruiha circles away.
Ruiha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kt Fighter tries to clinch there but Ruiha circles away.
The fighters circling - Kt Fighter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruiha looks to land a body kick but Kt Fighter moved away.
Kt Fighter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruiha.
Ruiha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kt Fighter manages to avoid it.
Kt Fighter tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kt Fighter misses with a straight right.
Ruiha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kt Fighter tries to counter with a clinch but Ruiha shakes him off and moves away.
Kt Fighter misses with a straight right.
Ruiha looks to land a right hand but Kt Fighter moved out of range.
Kt Fighter throws a looping overhand right but Ruiha ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Kt Fighter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kt Fighter missing with a left hand there. Ruiha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ruiha misses with an uppercut
and Ruiha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kt Fighter is looking to clinch.
A big right from Kt Fighter misses.
Ruiha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kt Fighter.
Kt Fighter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ruiha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kt Fighter.
Ruiha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kt Fighter throws a body punch but Ruiha moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Ruiha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruiha throws out a loose jab but Kt Fighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kt Fighter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruiha swats him away and circles back towards the center.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Island Kt Fighter.
Well Kt Fighter 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Island Kt Fighter!

 

 
 
 
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