Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Highland 167
Date: Jun 10, 2022

#R1#
Luciano missing with a left hand there. Acemoglu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Acemoglu tries to work over Luciano's front leg with a kick but Luciano checks it.
A little jabbing left from Luciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Luciano scores with a jab to the jaw.
A shot to the body from Luciano misses
and Acemoglu counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Luciano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Acemoglu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Luciano is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Acemoglu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Luciano gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Acemoglu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Luciano misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acemoglu blocks an uppercut.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Acemoglu tries to land a knee to the head but Luciano blocks with his arms.
Luciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Luciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Acemoglu breaks the clinch. #T1#
Acemoglu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Luciano counters with an inside leg kick.
Luciano blocks a jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Luciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Acemoglu wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daron Acemoglu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Acemoglu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luciano has a couple of punches blocked by Acemoglu.
Acemoglu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Luciano after a bit of a struggle.
Acemoglu tries to break free but Luciano pushes him back against the cage.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Acemoglu is struggling to control the position.
Acemoglu is trying to maintain a safe position but Luciano gets an underhook and turns Acemoglu into the cage.
Luciano lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Luciano. #T2#
Acemoglu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Luciano is defending well.
Acemoglu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Acemoglu stalling in the clinch but Luciano improves position.
Luciano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Luciano.
Acemoglu goes for a takedown attempt but Luciano pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Luciano's coach down at Deathsquad was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Luciano's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Acemoglu is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Luciano forces Acemoglu back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Luciano on the inside.
Luciano misses with the head strike.
Luciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luciano misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Acemoglu.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luciano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Luciano lands a hook that snaps the head of Acemoglu backwards. #T3#
Luciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Acemoglu controls his hands.
Acemoglu tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD#
Acemoglu has clasped his hands together around Luciano's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Luciano throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL2#
Luciano moves into range and clinches up with Acemoglu.
Acemoglu can't get the takedown.
Luciano scores with a shot to the side of Acemoglu's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Acemoglu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luciano can't find room to land a body shot as Acemoglu controls the action.
Luciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Acemoglu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Luciano is working Acemoglu over against the cage.#T4#
Luciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luciano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Luciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Acemoglu blocking some punches.
Luciano works on Acemoglu's body with a couple of short punches.
Luciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Acemoglu controls his hands.
Luciano gets underhooks to prevent Acemoglu's takedown attempt.
Luciano working aggressively here.
Luciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luciano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Acemoglu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Luciano gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Luciano manages to break the clinch.
Luciano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Luciano dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Acemoglu throws a low kick, looking for Luciano's leg but Luciano calmly moves out of range.
Luciano flicks out a counter leg kick but Acemoglu steps away.
Acemoglu looks to land a right hand but Luciano moved out of range.
Luciano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Acemoglu misses with a straight left.
Luciano misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Acemoglu gets tackled into the cage by Luciano. Luciano maintains the clinch.
Acemoglu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Luciano prevents it.
A left hand lands to the body for Luciano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acemoglu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luciano.
Acemoglu looking for a takedown.
Acemoglu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Acemoglu is trying to break free.#T1#
Acemoglu wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daron Acemoglu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Acemoglu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Luciano after a bit of a struggle.
Luciano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luciano lands a nice uppercut.
Luciano is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Luciano gets underhooks to prevent Acemoglu's takedown attempt.
Acemoglu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Luciano has him pressed against the cage.
Acemoglu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Luciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Acemoglu's elbow.
Luciano is working Acemoglu over against the cage.
Luciano lands a right hand.
A short right from Luciano.
Luciano lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Luciano.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Luciano scores with a hook to the body.
Luciano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Luciano lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Luciano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Acemoglu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Luciano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Luciano tries a body shot but Acemoglu blocks it.
A short uppercut from Luciano. #ROC2#Acemoglu is rocked!
Luciano lands a hook that snaps the head of Acemoglu backwards.
Oh Acemoglu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hook to the body lands for Luciano.
Luciano cracks Acemoglu with a nice body shot.
Luciano lands with a short shot to the head.
Luciano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Luciano pushes Acemoglu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Luciano pushes Acemoglu against the cage. Luciano is working some dirty boxing. Luciano pushes off with a quick right hook! Acemoglu goes down! Acemoglu tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Luciano moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Luciano!
Ricky Luciano very nearly forgot to thank Conviction amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Highland 162
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Goddard takes a swing at Acemoglu's ribcage but misses.
Acemoglu is looking for a counter combo.
Acemoglu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Goddard.
Goddard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Acemoglu swivels and escapes.
Acemoglu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Goddard tries to clinch up.
Goddard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Acemoglu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Acemoglu wants it to stay on the feet.
Daron Acemoglu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Goddard.
Acemoglu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD#
Acemoglu closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Goddard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Acemoglu in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Acemoglu staying calm.
Acemoglu working the body and head with strikes. #T1#
Goddard wants to control but Acemoglu postures up.
Acemoglu connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Goddard some visible discomfort.
Goddard is looking to regain half guard here but Acemoglu keeps moving and retains side control.
Acemoglu staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goddard striking from the bottom but nothing landed. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Acemoglu working the ground and pound from side control.
Goddard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Acemoglu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Goddard is trying to maintain the position but Acemoglu is very close to passing his half guard.
Acemoglu drops an elbow to the side of Goddard's head.
Goddard gets full guard.
Acemoglu preventing the sweep.
Acemoglu trying to control the position from guard on top but Goddard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goddard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Goddard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Goddard wants to work for an arm triangle but Acemoglu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Acemoglu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goddard.
Ground and pound from Goddard.
Acemoglu is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Goddard jumps into side control!
Goddard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Acemoglu is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Goddard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Goddard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Goddard throws a strike aimed at the side of Acemoglu's head but Acemoglu avoids it well.
Acemoglu manages to get back to half guard.
Goddard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goddard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Goddard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Goddard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Acemoglu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daron Acemoglu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Goddard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Acemoglu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goddard lands a nice hook to Acemoglu's body. Acemoglu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Goddard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Acemoglu misses with a few strikes there.
Goddard slips under a jab.
Goddard shoots for a takedown but Acemoglu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Goddard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Acemoglu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acemoglu misses with a looping left.
Acemoglu throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Goddard is defended easily by Acemoglu.
Daron Acemoglu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Goddard.#T1#
Goddard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Acemoglu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Magnus Goddard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goddard shoots in for a double leg but Acemoglu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Acemoglu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Acemoglu wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Acemoglu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Goddard misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Acemoglu to counter with a crisp jab.
Goddard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Goddard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Goddard closes the distance and clinches up with Acemoglu, looking for a takedown. Goddard pushes Acemoglu against the cage but Acemoglu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Goddard tries for a takedown but Acemoglu circles away easily
and Acemoglu counters with a nice uppercut.
Goddard is breathing heavily.#T2#
Acemoglu scores with the left hand. Goddard knows he should have avoided that one.
Goddard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goddard ducks under a wild hook from Acemoglu.
Acemoglu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goddard can do to turn this around?
No joy there for Acemoglu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Goddard goes for a double leg but Acemoglu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Acemoglu continues to drive forward.
Acemoglu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Goddard sprawls and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goddard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Goddard shoots in looking for a takedown. Acemoglu tries to sprawl out of it but Goddard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Acemoglu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Acemoglu is looking to counter punch.
Goddard fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Goddard takes one to the side of the head.
Goddard avoids the body shot from Acemoglu.
We've been told by Acemoglu's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Acemoglu throws a combination. Goddard tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Goddard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Acemoglu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Goddard looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Goddard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Acemoglu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Goddard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Magnus Goddard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goddard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goddard is nestled in close to Acemoglu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Goddard seems to be looking for submissions.
Goddard trying to control from half guard but Acemoglu is working away.
Acemoglu is pressing down on Goddard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daron Acemoglu dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Acemoglu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Goddard is out of range.
Acemoglu throws a low kick but Goddard moves out of range easily.
Goddard feints the counter takedown.
A big right from Acemoglu misses.
Acemoglu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Goddard dives in and grabs Acemoglu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Acemoglu pushes down on Goddard's head and hops out.
Acemoglu feinted with a counter takedown.
Goddard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Acemoglu bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goddard sneaks back into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Acemoglu connects with a nice short shot to Goddard's temple. #T1#
Goddard wants to improve his position but Acemoglu is controlling well.
Acemoglu lands strikes from half guard.
Goddard tries to get to full guard but Acemoglu has control of the leg.
Goddard trying to control here.
Acemoglu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Acemoglu lands with a punch from half guard.
Acemoglu stalling away here and it's allowed Goddard to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T2#
Goddard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Acemoglu's guard. #REVB#
Goddard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Goddard is fighting to break Acemoglu's control of his arms but Acemoglu is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Goddard throwing strikes from guard but Acemoglu blocks nicely.
Goddard won't allow Acemoglu to sweep him here.
Goddard forces his way into half guard.
Goddard wants to free his trapped foot but Acemoglu is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Acemoglu trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Acemoglu tries to lock up and control but Goddard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Goddard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Acemoglu is looking to escape.
Goddard lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Goddard misses with a head shot.#T4#
Acemoglu tries to reverse the position but Goddard maintains control.
Acemoglu is in a horrible position here. Goddard smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Acemoglu bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Goddard looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Acemoglu is defending well. Goddard quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Acemoglu has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Goddard celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Magnus Goddard!
During a confident post fight interview, Magnus Goddard thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Highland 159
Date: May 13, 2022

#R1#
Dux cracks a nice hook into Acemoglu's ribs.
Dux lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dux throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Acemoglu counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Dux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Acemoglu is aware though and is defending well.
Dux looking to control.
Dux keeping moving, preventing Acemoglu from controlling successfully.
Dux is adopting a defensive guard.
Acemoglu looking to sit in guard and control but Dux gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Acemoglu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Acemoglu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dux's guard. #REVB#
Dux has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux is trying to control the position but Acemoglu postures up.
Acemoglu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dux's head.#SUB#
Dux looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Acemoglu has picked Dux up and slammed him! Dux can't keep hold of the triangle and Acemoglu manages to pass to side control!
Dux tries to bench press Acemoglu off him but Acemoglu keeps the position.
Dux can't do much from the bottom here.
Acemoglu tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dux's legs. #T2#
Dux is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Acemoglu off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Dux looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Acemoglu taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frank Dux!
A victorious Frank Dux thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 154
Date: Apr 17, 2022

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Acemoglu.
Acemoglu throws the left hand but Rinda avoids the punch easily.
Acemoglu lands a nice shot that snaps Rinda's head back.
Rinda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Acemoglu.
No luck for Rinda with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acemoglu throws a right and a left that Rinda avoids nicely.
Acemoglu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rinda has time to react.#T1#
Acemoglu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rinda looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Acemoglu scores with a shot to the body.
Acemoglu throws a big shot that misses.
Acemoglu lands a slapping body shot.
Rinda avoids the body shot from Acemoglu.
Acemoglu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rinda counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been told by Acemoglu's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Acemoglu throws an overhand right that lands on Rinda's shoulder, as Rinda tries to avoid the shot.
Rinda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Acemoglu misses with an uppercut
and Rinda counters with a right hand to the body.
Acemoglu throws a hook but Rinda blocks it.
Rinda doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rinda shoots in looking for a takedown but Acemoglu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rinda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Daron Acemoglu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anwar Rinda.
Rinda gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rinda slips a jab and a cross from Acemoglu.
Acemoglu thows a leg kick but Rinda checks it
and Rinda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Acemoglu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Acemoglu misses with a body shot.
Good exchange - Acemoglu coming out on top.
Rinda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Acemoglu throws a series of punches but Rinda moves out of range.
Acemoglu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Acemoglu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rinda shoots in but Acemoglu avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Acemoglu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rinda.
Nice defenses there by Rinda.
Donk. Rinda catches Acemoglu right on the button with a cross.
Rinda on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Acemoglu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rinda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rinda is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Acemoglu with a body shot.
Acemoglu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daron Acemoglu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rinda lands a body shot.
Daron Acemoglu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rinda misses with a takedown attempt
letting Acemoglu counter with a right hand.
Acemoglu lands a right hook to the body.
Acemoglu scores with a jab to the head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Rinda might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Acemoglu has got the better of the exchanges.
Acemoglu misses with a hook.
Acemoglu cracks a nice hook into Rinda's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinda goes for a double leg but Acemoglu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Acemoglu continues to drive forward.
Acemoglu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rinda can do to turn this around?
Rinda misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Acemoglu avoids the body shot from Rinda.
Acemoglu swings for the body but Rinda moves out of range.
Rinda works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rinda walks into a stiff left hand from Acemoglu.
Daron Acemoglu is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice jab there from Acemoglu. #TD#
Acemoglu closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rinda's guard.
Acemoglu is looking to work some ground and pound but Rinda has wrist control.
Acemoglu trying to control the position from guard on top but Rinda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Acemoglu throws an elbow that misses. Rinda uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Acemoglu's guard. Nice move by Rinda!#REVB#
Acemoglu controls Rinda momentarily but Rinda frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Acemoglu is on top in guard. #REVR#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Acemoglu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Acemoglu's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Acemoglu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rinda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Acemoglu has managed to get both his arms back between Rinda's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Acemoglu looking to sit in guard and control but Rinda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Rinda won't allow Acemoglu to sweep him here.
Rinda wants to control from the top but Acemoglu keeps moving.
Acemoglu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Acemoglu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rinda is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Rinda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the 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.
Acemoglu wants to sweep here but Rinda controlling him for the moment.
Acemoglu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
Rinda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rinda trying to hold on to Acemoglu's head to control him but Acemoglu postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daron Acemoglu dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Some wild striking there from Acemoglu.
Acemoglu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Acemoglu lands with an overhand left.
Daron Acemoglu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Acemoglu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rinda counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acemoglu swinging wildly here. #T1#
Acemoglu dips to his left and cracks Rinda with an uppercut!#TD2#
Rinda shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Acemoglu napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Acemoglu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rinda's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Rinda! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Acemoglu has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Anwar Rinda!
Our winner, Anwar Rinda, 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: Highland 145
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
Acemoglu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Acemoglu misses with a double jab.
Ries scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT#It looks like Daron Acemoglu has been cut.
Acemoglu lands with a nice body punch.
Acemoglu misses with an uppercut. Ries saw that one coming.
As Acemoglu looks to move away, Ries throws a big counter combo but Acemoglu just gets out of the way.
Good standup being displayed there by Acemoglu as he connects with a hook.
Ries jabs Acemoglu right on the nose. Acemoglu blinks but takes it well.
Ries throws a front kick aimed at Acemoglu's knee but Acemoglu avoids it well.
Daron Acemoglu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ries throws a looping overhand right but Acemoglu ducks down to avoid it.
Ries takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ries shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ries dodges the punch combination from Acemoglu.
Ries throwing a counter right hand but Acemoglu manages to avoid it.
Acemoglu moves out of range as Ries strikes.
Acemoglu looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Acemoglu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Acemoglu lands with a nice combination. Ries backs away looking to recover.
Acemoglu looks to land a right hand but Ries moved out of range.
Ries throws a hook to the side of Acemoglu's head but Acemoglu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Acemoglu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Acemoglu thuds his right hand into Ries's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Acemoglu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ries doesn't seem bothered though.
Ries throws a shot from downtown. Acemoglu moves away and avoids it.
Acemoglu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Decent striking displayed by Ries there.
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 from Acemoglu misses.
Acemoglu throws a right hand that Ries ducks under and follows up with a left that Ries also avoids with ease.
Acemoglu with a jab.#T2#
Acemoglu connects with a body shot.
Acemoglu fails with a takedown attempt.
Ries leaves Acemoglu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Acemoglu misses.
Acemoglu misses with a double jab.
Ries went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Acemoglu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Acemoglu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ries misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Acemoglu.
Ries throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Acemoglu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ries. #T3#
Ries showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Acemoglu.
Acemoglu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Acemoglu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Acemoglu takes a swing at Ries's ribcage but misses.
Acemoglu avoids the body shot from Ries.
Acemoglu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Eric Ries is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Acemoglu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ries circles away quickly and effectively.
Ries checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A swing and a miss from Acemoglu.
Acemoglu connects with a right hand. Ries shakes it off.
Acemoglu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ries throws out the jab.
Acemoglu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ries swings for the body but Acemoglu moves out of range.
Acemoglu dives in for a single leg takedown but Ries sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Eric Ries has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daron Acemoglu.#T4#
Acemoglu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ries backs up against the cage.
Ries misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Acemoglu throws a body punch but Ries moves out of range.
It looked like Ries wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Acemoglu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ries circles away quickly and effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ries lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ries uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Acemoglu.
A big right from Ries misses.
Ries throws a hook but Acemoglu blocks it.
Acemoglu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ries is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Ries misses.
Ries works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Acemoglu. Ries does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Daron Acemoglu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daron Acemoglu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Acemoglu there.
Ries misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Acemoglu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ries manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Ries misses the target.
Acemoglu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ries wants to slow Acemoglu down by chopping away at his legs.
Acemoglu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ries fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Acemoglu cracks Ries with a good jab.
Acemoglu lands a glancing blow to the side of Ries's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acemoglu loads up on a big right hand but Ries slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Ries misses the target.
Ries throws a jab when Acemoglu was well out of range.
Ries throws a jab when Acemoglu was well out of range.
Acemoglu staying out of range there.#T1#
Acemoglu defending well as Ries loads up on a big left hand.
Acemoglu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ries's head.
Ries keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Acemoglu misses the body punch
and Ries counters with a right hand to the body.
Acemoglu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ries counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ries throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ries loads up on a big right hand but Acemoglu slips the punch.
Acemoglu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ries takes one on the button.
Acemoglu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ries moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ries swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Acemoglu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Riess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Ries takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Daron Acemoglu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ries misses with the combination.
Despite the aggression on Acemoglu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Acemoglu throws a body shot but no joy.
Ries is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Acemoglu.
Acemoglu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Acemoglu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Acemoglu ducks under a wild hook from Ries.
Acemoglu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Acemoglu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Acemoglu throws a hook but Ries blocks it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Acemoglu, as that shot connected.
Acemoglu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Acemoglu looks to land a combination but Ries avoids it well.
Acemoglu throws an overhand right that lands on Ries's shoulder, as Ries tries to avoid the shot.
Acemoglu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ries. Ries obviously looking to wear him down.
Ries misses with a straight right.
Acemoglu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ries.
Ries thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ries looks to land a left hand but Acemoglu moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Acemoglu! But no joy.
Ries misses with a straight left.
Ries moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Acemoglu looks to score with a jab to the body but Ries is just out of range.
Ries scores with a shot to the body.
Acemoglu catches Ries with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Acemoglu misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Ries misses the target.#T4#
Acemoglu moves out of range of the strikes.
Ries staying out of range there.
Ries pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ries lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Acemoglu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ries throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ries uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Acemoglu.
Acemoglu lands a jab to the head.
Acemoglu misses with a series of wild punches.
Acemoglu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ries. Ries circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daron Acemoglu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daron Acemoglu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Acemoglu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ries. Ries obviously looking to wear him down.
Daron Acemoglu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Acemoglu staying out of range there.
Acemoglu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Acemoglu. Ries does a little dance to reset his feet.
A clash of legs there as Ries blocks the low kick.
Ries throwing a counter right hand but Acemoglu manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Ries 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Acemoglu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ries feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Acemoglu lands with a cross.
Acemoglu misses with a body shot
and Ries counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ries throws a hook to the side of Acemoglu's head but Acemoglu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Acemoglu misses with a few strikes there.
Ries with a nice cross.
Acemoglu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ries cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Acemoglu looks to land a left hand but Ries moved out of range nicely.
Ries is looking to counter punch.
Acemoglu tests Ries's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Acemoglu dips to his left and cracks Ries with an uppercut!
Acemoglu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ries. Ries obviously looking to wear him down.
Ries looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Some bone on bone action there as Ries checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An attempted straight right counter from Ries misses the target.
Ries throws a jab when Acemoglu was well out of range.
Acemoglu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Acemoglu jabs at Ries's body.
Acemoglu moves out of range of the strikes.
Acemoglu lands with a right hand.
Acemoglu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ries counters with an outside leg kick. #T2#
Acemoglu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Ries wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ries looks to land a right hand but Acemoglu moved out of range.
Ries throws a right hand that Acemoglu ducks under and follows up with a left that Acemoglu also avoids with ease.
Acemoglu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Acemoglu misses with a left hand
and Ries counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Acemoglu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ries at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Acemoglu.
An inside leg kick lands from Ries.
Acemoglu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ries. Ries obviously looking to wear him down.
Acemoglu looks to land a combination but Ries avoids it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Ries misses its target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Acemoglu with a nice cross.
Acemoglu throws a lazy right hand but Ries sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Acemoglu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ries.#T3#
Ries avoids the body shot from Acemoglu.
Acemoglu throws a jab but it's blocked by Ries.
Ries misses with a hook. Acemoglu ducked under it nicely.
Acemoglu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Ries misses the target.
Acemoglu just misses with a punch to the body.
Acemoglu slips under a jab from Ries.
Acemoglu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ries's waist but Ries gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Acemoglu off to one side.
Ries works the jab nicely.
Acemoglu connects with a jab.
Acemoglu throws a poor cross that misses
and Ries counters with a left to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Acemoglu is defended easily by Ries.#T4#
A combination from Acemoglu does no damage.
A jab from Ries does it's job there.
Acemoglu defending well as Ries loads up on a big left hand.
Ries is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Acemoglu.
Acemoglu cracks Ries with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ries throws a sloppy head kick and Acemoglu moves out of range easily.
Acemoglu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Acemoglu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ries on the side of the head.
Acemoglu lands with a shot to the body.
Eric Ries has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daron Acemoglu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ries keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ries was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Daron Acemoglu.
Well Acemoglu 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Daron Acemoglu!

Event: Highland 140
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
A combination from Acemoglu does no damage.
Marmot tries to close the distance and clinch but Acemoglu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marmot on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marmot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Acemoglu scores with a hook to the body. Marmot takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marmot fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Acemoglu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sloppy strikes from Acemoglu. Those never looked like landing.
Acemoglu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Acemoglu thuds a left hand into Marmot 's body.
Marmot takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marmot tries to clinch up.
Acemoglu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Acemoglu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Acemoglu throws a sloppy head kick and Marmot moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Acemoglu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Marmot gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Acemoglu counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Marmot takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Acemoglu lands a jab-cross combination.
Acemoglu stuns Marmot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Acemoglu digs a good hook to Marmot 's body.
Acemoglu jabs Marmot to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marmot is breathing heavily.
Acemoglu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Marmot dives in for a single leg takedown but Acemoglu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Marmot . That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Marmot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marmot takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Acemoglu scores with the left hand. Marmot knows he should have avoided that one.
Acemoglu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Marmot misses with a head kick.
Acemoglu lands a body shot. #T2#
A shot to the liver by Acemoglu. Beautiful body shot.
Acemoglu connects with a body shot that sends Marmot 's belly button to the back.
Acemoglu lands with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Acemoglu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Acemoglu showed some decent athleticism there.
Acemoglu slips a nice elbow through Marmot 's hands, connecting with Marmot 's forehead.
Acemoglu working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Marmot has hold of Acemoglu's hands but Acemoglu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Acemoglu there.
Acemoglu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC2#Marmot is rocked!
Marmot taking some punishment here, with Acemoglu in his half guard.
Oh Marmot is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Acemoglu looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Acemoglu lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marmot on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Acemoglu is looking for a kimura here. #T3#
Acemoglu is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Marmot is hurt! He's hurt bad - Acemoglu fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Marmot from any more punishment! Congratulations to Acemoglu! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daron Acemoglu!

Event: Highland 128
Date: Jan 14, 2022

#R1#
Acemoglu misses the shot to the body.
Koppia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Acemoglu lands with a good body shot.
Acemoglu swings for the body but Koppia moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Koppia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Acemoglu attempts a counter takedown but Koppia avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Acemoglu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Koppia keeping moving, preventing Acemoglu from controlling successfully.
Acemoglu distracts Koppia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Acemoglu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Acemoglu throwing strikes from guard but Koppia blocks nicely.
Acemoglu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acemoglu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Acemoglu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Acemoglu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Koppia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koppia keeping moving, preventing Acemoglu from controlling successfully. #T1#
Acemoglu throws a big elbow that misses.
Acemoglu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Acemoglu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Acemoglu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Acemoglu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Acemoglu landing with the ground and pound.
Acemoglu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Acemoglu stands up over Koppia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Koppia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Acemoglu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Acemoglu throws a big elbow that misses.
Acemoglu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Acemoglu throws an elbow that misses. Koppia uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Acemoglu's guard. Nice move by Koppia!#REVB#
Acemoglu is trying to control the position but Koppia postures up.
Acemoglu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Koppia is one step ahead there.
Koppia wants to control from the top but Acemoglu keeps moving. #T3#
Acemoglu looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Koppia puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Acemoglu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Acemoglu is trying to maintain the position but Koppia is very close to passing his half guard.
Acemoglu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Acemoglu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Acemoglu working a defensive guard but Koppia manages to pass into side control anyway.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Acemoglu is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Acemoglu is working hard here to advance position.
Koppia working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daron Acemoglu dominated that round.
That's time! Acemoglu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Acemoglu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koppia.
Acemoglu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Koppia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Acemoglu darts in looking for a takedown but Koppia gets double underhooks and turns Acemoglu into the cage.
Acemoglu blocks an uppercut.
Koppia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Koppia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Koppia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Acemoglu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koppia moves away.
Koppia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD#
Acemoglu gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Acemoglu trying to control from half guard but Koppia is working away.
Koppia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Koppia felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Koppia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Acemoglu. #T1#
Koppia is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Acemoglu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Acemoglu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Koppia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Acemoglu.
Acemoglu working Koppia over with strikes.
Acemoglu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Koppia can do anything to dispel that myth.
Acemoglu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Acemoglu wants to take a breather but Koppia is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koppia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Acemoglu.
Acemoglu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Acemoglu throwing shots but Koppia is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Acemoglu there.
Koppia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Acemoglu.
Koppia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Acemoglu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koppia can do to turn this around?
Acemoglu lands strikes from half guard.
Acemoglu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Koppia defending well though.
Acemoglu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Acemoglu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Acemoglu is keen to just control but Koppia is a slippery customer.
Acemoglu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Daron Acemoglu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Acemoglu is trying to control the action in half guard but Koppia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Danga de danga de dang - Acemoglu scores with a four punch combination!
Acemoglu throws a body punch but Koppia moves out of range.
It seemed like Koppia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ottaa Koppia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Acemoglu moves away from the strike by Koppia.
Daron Acemoglu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Acemoglu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Acemoglu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Acemoglu misses with a body shot. #TD#
Koppia gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Acemoglu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Acemoglu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Acemoglu working some strikes from top position.
Koppia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koppia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Acemoglu throws a big right hand that misses.
Acemoglu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Acemoglu trying to control but Koppia is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Acemoglu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Acemoglu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Koppia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Acemoglu trying to control the position from guard on top but Koppia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koppia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Acemoglu.
Acemoglu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koppia pulls Acemoglu in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daron Acemoglu dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Acemoglu misses with a wild combination.
Koppia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Acemoglu looks to score with a jab to the body but Koppia is just out of range.
Acemoglu slips under a jab.
Koppia scores with a jab to the head.
Koppia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Acemoglu.
Koppia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Acemoglu on the side of the head.
Koppia drops Acemoglu with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Acemoglu! Koppia dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ottaa Koppia!
Ottaa Koppia decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Highland 124
Date: Dec 31, 2021

#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Acemoglu!
Wei has his takedown stuffed
and Acemoglu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Acemoglu lands with a good body shot.
Acemoglu thuds a left hand into Wei's body.#TD#
Wei closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Acemoglu did well to prevent Wei getting side control.
Wei is trying to control the action in half guard but Acemoglu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wei missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Acemoglu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Acemoglu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wei is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Advanced Fitness Inc. that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Wei tries to free his leg and advance position but Acemoglu is retaining full guard.
Acemoglu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Acemoglu looking to control. #T1#
Acemoglu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wei is one step ahead there.
Wei wants to control from the top but Acemoglu keeps moving.
Wei has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Acemoglu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wei is one step ahead there.
Wei working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Acemoglu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Acemoglu being controlled here, momentarily.
Wei throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Wei drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Acemoglu wants to sweep here but Wei controlling him for the moment.
Wei trying to control but Acemoglu is working from the bottom.
Wei slips nicely into half guard.
Wei lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Wei sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Acemoglu defending well though.
Acemoglu tries to roll over but Wei keeps him under control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wei connects with a nice short shot to Acemoglu's temple.
Wei working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Acemoglu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wei's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wei's back!
Wei trying to control but not successfully.
Wei is taking damage to the body and head. #T4#
Wei is keeping busy.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Acemoglu. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Wei covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Wei is trapped and Acemoglu is scoring with shots to the head and body. #ROC2#Wei is rocked!
Acemoglu lands strikes from the back and Wei isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daron Acemoglu!

Event: Highland 114
Date: Dec 01, 2021

#R1#
Acemoglu misses with a body shot.
Damien has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Acemoglu counters with a shoot takedown. Damien fights it but they end up in guard.
Acemoglu tries to free his leg and advance position but Damien is retaining full guard.
Damien tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Damien had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Acemoglu defends it easily.
Acemoglu working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Acemoglu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Damien is trying to keep Acemoglu in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acemoglu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Damien wants to sweep here but Acemoglu controlling him for the moment.
Damien avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Acemoglu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Damien is keeping the position for now.
Acemoglu distracts Damien with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Acemoglu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Acemoglu working some strikes from top position.
Damien bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Acemoglu's guard. #REVB#
Damien won't allow Acemoglu to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Damien drops back looking for a leg! Acemoglu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Acemoglu manages to kick Damien off! Damien jumps back into Acemoglu's guard.
Damien pushes down on Acemoglu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Damien is thwarting Acemoglu's attempts to control the position.
Acemoglu wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Acemoglu is in trouble now - Damien has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Damien looking for a guillotine from mount but Acemoglu is having none of it. #SUB2#
Damien jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Acemoglu manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Acemoglu is trying to get back to half guard.
Acemoglu is being controlled here.
Damien has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Acemoglu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Acemoglu tries to hold on but Damien postures up.
Acemoglu sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Acemoglu is defending against the submission attempts here by Damien.
Acemoglu throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #SUB2#
Damien looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Acemoglu has a hand on Damien's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Damien takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Damien wants to control the pace but Acemoglu is squirming around nicely. #T4##SUB2#
Damien is working for a guillotine from mount but Acemoglu frees his head quite easily. #SUB2#
Damien is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Acemoglu is surviving well by controlling Damien's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Damien is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Acemoglu has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Damien avoids the attempt from Acemoglu to control.
Damien tries to control but Acemoglu wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Acemoglu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Damien looking to secure an arm triangle but Acemoglu defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Damien dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Acemoglu throws a body shot but no joy.
Damien shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Acemoglu as he jumps to the side.
Damien has a takedown stuffed.
Damien doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Acemoglu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Daron Acemoglu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Damien.
Damien shoots in and drives through. Acemoglu sprawls well.#TD2#
Damien shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Damien stopping the sweep attempt from Acemoglu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Damien drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Damien seems to have locked his on tight now - Acemoglu screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Damien, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jake Damien!

Event: Highland 100
Date: Oct 22, 2021

#R1#
Skinner slips under a jab.
Acemoglu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skinner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Skinner clinches with his opponent.
Acemoglu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Skinner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Acemoglu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Skinner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Skinner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Skinner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Acemoglu works Skinner's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skinner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skinner connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Acemoglu looks to score with a jab to the body but Skinner is just out of range.
Acemoglu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Acemoglu throws a hook but Skinner avoids it easily.#CL#
Skinner darts in and clinches Acemoglu up against the cage.
Skinner lands a nice elbow.
Acemoglu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Skinner is defending well.
Shug Skinner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daron Acemoglu.
Acemoglu throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skinner.
Acemoglu dodges an elbow strike from Skinner.
Acemoglu goes for a takedown attempt but Skinner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Skinner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Acemoglu throws the left hand but Skinner avoids the punch easily.
Skinner works over Acemoglu's head and body with a nice combination.
Skinner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skinner walks into a stiff left hand from Acemoglu.
Skinner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Skinner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Acemoglu.
Skinner misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Skinner clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Acemoglu turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Acemoglu landing a few strikes.
You can see the frustration on Skinner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Skinner tries to buck Acemoglu off but Acemoglu is having none of it.
Acemoglu wants to control but Skinner is keeping him busy.
Acemoglu works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Skinner is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on Skinner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Skinner is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Acemoglu has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Skinner tries to buck Acemoglu off but Acemoglu is having none of it.#T4#
Check out the look on Acemoglu's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Acemoglu creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Skinner seems a little lost for a moment, as Acemoglu dominates the positioning.
Acemoglu wants to control but Skinner is keeping him busy.
Check out the look on Acemoglu's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Acemoglu cracks Skinner with a big elbow.
Skinner wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Acemoglu scoring with punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Acemoglu's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Acemoglu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skinner keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daron Acemoglu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Acemoglu. Those never looked like landing.
Skinner jabs Acemoglu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Daron Acemoglu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Acemoglu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from Skinner misses its intended target.
Acemoglu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Skinner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Skinner moves into the clinch.
Acemoglu throws an elbow but it misses.
Acemoglu looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Acemoglu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Skinner seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Acemoglu can turn it around.
Skinner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Daron Acemoglu has been cut.
Skinner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Acemoglu tries to score a body lock takedown but Skinner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1#
Skinner being controlled against the cage.
Skinner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Skinner lands a damaging elbow.
Skinner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #TD2#
Acemoglu gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Skinner has one foot on Acemoglu's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Daron Acemoglu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skinner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Acemoglu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skinner.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Acemoglu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skinner manages to avoid it.
Daron Acemoglu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skinner connects with a single shot there.
Skinner wants to clinch up but Acemoglu keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Acemoglu throws the left hand but Skinner avoids the punch easily.
Skinner moves in looking to clinch but Acemoglu pushes him off.
Skinner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Acemoglu.
As Acemoglu tries to get set, Skinner tries to push him back and clinch up but Acemoglu manages to avoid the attempt.
Skinner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Acemoglu scores with a nice head shot.
Acemoglu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Skinner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Acemoglu.
Acemoglu loads up on a big right hand but Skinner slips the punch.
Skinner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Skinner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skinner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Acemoglu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Skinner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Acemoglu. #T3#
Skinner scores with a nice head shot.
Skinner tries to clinch there but Acemoglu circles away.
Skinner is looking to clinch but Acemoglu is avoiding it.
Skinner misses with a hook
and Acemoglu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Skinner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Acemoglu throws out the jab.
Skinner wants to clinch up but Acemoglu keeps it at a distance.
Acemoglu punishes Skinner's body with a nice straight punch.
Acemoglu loads up on a big right hand but Skinner slips the punch.
Acemoglu misses with a straight right.
Skinner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Skinner avoids the body shot from Acemoglu.
Skinner wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T4##CL#
Skinner moves into the clinch successfully.
Acemoglu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Skinner after a bit of a struggle.
Shug Skinner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daron Acemoglu.
Acemoglu avoids a wild elbow strike from Skinner.
Acemoglu avoids a wild elbow strike from Skinner.
Skinner throws an elbow that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Acemoglu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Skinner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Acemoglu gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Acemoglu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Acemoglu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skinner is keeping the position for now.
Acemoglu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Skinner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Skinner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 Shug Skinner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daron Acemoglu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Skinner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Acemoglu moves away.
Acemoglu throws a nice looking combination but Skinner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Skinner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skinner seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Acemoglu shoots in but no luck this time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Acemoglu. Skinner does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Acemoglu tries to get set, Skinner tries to push him back and clinch up but Acemoglu manages to avoid the attempt.
Acemoglu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Skinner is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Acemoglu.
Skinner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Acemoglu's corner calls for a 1-2. Acemoglu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acemoglu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skinner moves away.
Acemoglu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skinner.
Acemoglu jabs Skinner to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Skinner gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Acemoglu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Skinner after a bit of a struggle.
Acemoglu blocks an elbow strike from Skinner.
Skinner pushes off an throws an elbow but Acemoglu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Skinner lands an elbow just above Acemoglu 's eye.
Acemoglu dodges an elbow strike from Skinner.
Skinner lands an elbow inside that Acemoglu shrugs off.
Acemoglu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Skinner after a bit of a struggle.
Shug Skinner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daron Acemoglu.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Acemoglu goes for a takedown attempt but Skinner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Acemoglu throws a series of punches but Skinner avoids them all with ease.
Acemoglu just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Skinner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Skinner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Acemoglu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Skinner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Acemoglu to score with a decent uppercut.
Skinner sizes up Acemoglu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Skinner tries to clinch up but Acemoglu circles away and keeps his distance.
Acemoglu with the counter takedown but Skinner avoids it easily.
Skinner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Skinner has closed the distance and engaged Acemoglu in a clinch.
Skinner pushes off an throws an elbow but Acemoglu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Skinner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Acemoglu. #TD2#
Acemoglu has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Skinner clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Acemoglu is hanging on to Skinner's back as he tries to escape. #T3#
Skinner is trying to get back to his feet but Acemoglu has full control of the position and if anything, Skinner has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Skinner trying to control the action but Acemoglu just sinks the hooks in.
Skinner is in bad spot here.
Skinner breaks Acemoglu's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Acemoglu looking to control. #SUB2#
Acemoglu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Acemoglu is pulling down on Skinner's head to control his posture.
Skinner stays in close to Acemoglu's body and controls the position. #T4#
Acemoglu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Daron Acemoglu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Acemoglu trying to control the position.
Skinner trying to control but Acemoglu is working from the bottom.
Acemoglu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Skinner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Acemoglu on the ground.
Acemoglu is trying to keep Skinner in close.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shug Skinner.
I think Skinner 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Highland 88
Date: Sep 01, 2021

#R1##CL#
Shalashaska closes the distance and pushes Acemoglu back into the cage.
Shalashaska misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Acemoglu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Acemoglu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Acemoglu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shalashaska fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Acemoglu avoids the body shot from Shalashaska.
Shalashaska displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Acemoglu throws out the jab.
Shalashaska misses with a body shot.
Acemoglu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shalashaska. #TD2#
Acemoglu gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shalashaska takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Shalashaska is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Acemoglu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Acemoglu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shalashaska has hold of Acemoglu's hands but Acemoglu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shalashaska moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Shalashaska has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Acemoglu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB#
Shalashaska is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Acemoglu defends well.
Acemoglu lands a couple of digs.
Acemoglu throws an elbow that misses. Shalashaska uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Acemoglu's guard. Nice move by Shalashaska!#REVR#
Shalashaska is fighting to break Acemoglu's control of his arms but Acemoglu is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Acemoglu trying to keep a closed guard but Shalashaska is proving a slippery customer.
Shalashaska preventing the sweep. #T2#
Acemoglu looking to control.
Shalashaska slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Shalashaska is trying to work for a kimura but Acemoglu is defending well.
Acemoglu is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Acemoglu is defending against the submission attempts here by Shalashaska. #SUB#
Acemoglu is defending against the submission attempts here by Shalashaska. #T3##SUB#
Shalashaska looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Shalashaska is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Acemoglu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Acemoglu is looking for a sweep. Shalashaska is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shalashaska is trying to control. Acemoglu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shalashaska is thwarting Acemoglu's attempts to control the position.
Acemoglu is trying to get back to full guard.
Shalashaska wants to lay and pray for a moment but Acemoglu keeps working. #SUB#
Shalashaska looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Acemoglu is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Shalashaska is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Shalashaska dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Shalashaska takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shalashaska is looking to wear down Acemoglu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shalashaska lands a nice hook to Acemoglu's body. Acemoglu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've been told by Shalashaska's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shalashaska avoids the body shot from Acemoglu.
Shalashaska feinted with a counter takedown.
Shalashaska just misses with a punch to the body.
Shalashaska fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Acemoglu manages to avoid it.
Acemoglu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shalashaska throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Acemoglu counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Acemoglu.
Acemoglu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shalashaska can't keep his opponent in guard - Acemoglu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Acemoglu trying to control the action but Shalashaska is working from the bottom.
Shalashaska wants to control but Acemoglu is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Shalashaska looking for submissions off his back.
Shalashaska wants to control but Acemoglu is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1##SUB#
Shalashaska looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shalashaska manages to get to full guard.
Acemoglu landing with the ground and pound.
Acemoglu wants to control from the top but Shalashaska keeps moving.
Acemoglu chips away with some ground and pound.
Acemoglu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shalashaska. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Shalashaska is looking for a triangle but Acemoglu pushes his legs off easily.
Acemoglu scoring with some ground and pound.
Acemoglu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shalashaska's head.
Acemoglu distracts Shalashaska with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Acemoglu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Acemoglu wants to control from the top but Shalashaska keeps moving. #SUB#
Shalashaska working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Acemoglu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Acemoglu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Shalashaska looking for a guillotine here but Acemoglu defends easily. #SUB#
Shalashaska working for a triangle but Acemoglu defends it easily. #T3##SUB#
Shalashaska is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Acemoglu has his hands clasped together but Shalashaska extends and breaks Acemoglu's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Shalashaska.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adam Shalashaska!
Adam Shalashaska tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: The Island Season 12, 170 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 23, 2021

#R1#
Acemoglu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Job moves away.
Acemoglu lands with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Acemoglu.
Job darts in looking for a takedown but Acemoglu gets double underhooks and turns Job into the cage. #TD2#
Acemoglu lands a takedown into guard.
Acemoglu has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at For Pride and Prodigies. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Acemoglu trying to control the position from guard on top but Job is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Job throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Job seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Job utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acemoglu preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Job is looking for a triangle but Acemoglu pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Acemoglu postures up. #T1##SUB#
Job is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Job escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Acemoglu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Acemoglu scoring with some ground and pound.
Acemoglu trying to control but Job is working from the bottom.
Job is trying to keep Acemoglu in close. #SUB#
Job escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Acemoglu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Job keeping moving, preventing Acemoglu from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Job is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Acemoglu working some strikes from top position.
Job looking to control.
Acemoglu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Acemoglu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Job working for a triangle but Acemoglu defends it easily. #SUB#
Job had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Acemoglu defends it easily.
Acemoglu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Acemoglu wants to control from the top but Job keeps moving.
Acemoglu connects with a couple of short punches.
Acemoglu wants to control from the top but Job keeps moving.
Acemoglu postures up and lands a big shot to Job's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Job is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Acemoglu defends well.
Acemoglu throwing strikes but missing.
Acemoglu wants to control from the top but Job keeps moving.
Acemoglu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Job bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Acemoglu's guard. #REVR#
Acemoglu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Job trying to control the position from guard on top but Acemoglu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Job throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Acemoglu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Acemoglu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Job is one step ahead there.
Acemoglu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Job's guard. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Acemoglu with a nice head shot there.
Job keeping moving, preventing Acemoglu from controlling successfully.
Acemoglu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daron Acemoglu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Acemoglu gets a double leg takedown into Job's guard.
Job is trying to control the position but Acemoglu postures up.
Acemoglu chips away with some ground and pound.
Acemoglu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Job wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Job is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Acemoglu is aware though and is defending well.
Job scores with a short punch from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acemoglu is working Job over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Acemoglu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Job has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Acemoglu has managed to get both his arms back between Job's legs - danger averted.
Acemoglu distracts Job with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Acemoglu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1##SUB#
Job looking for a guillotine here but Acemoglu defends easily.
Acemoglu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Job's guard.
Acemoglu is trying to control. Job wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Job looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Job manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Job escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Acemoglu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Job is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Job avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Job wants to stand up but Acemoglu is controlling him.
Acemoglu scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Acemoglu content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Job has locked up a guillotine! Job's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Acemoglu is holding on here and Job must be using up a lot of energy. Acemoglu has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Job gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Odd Job!

Event: The Island Season 12, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1#
Dan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Acemoglu throws the left hand but Dan avoids the punch easily.
Acemoglu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Acemoglu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Acemoglu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Acemoglu slips a jab from Dan.
Nice takedown defense from Dan. No joy for Acemoglu on that attempt. #TD2#
Acemoglu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Acemoglu lands in his opponent's guard.
Acemoglu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dan's head.
Acemoglu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dan's head.
Acemoglu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Acemoglu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Acemoglu 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.
Let's hope that Acemoglu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Acemoglu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dan's guard.
Acemoglu lands with a punch from half guard.
Acemoglu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Acemoglu drops an elbow to the side of Dan's head.
Acemoglu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Acemoglu there.
Acemoglu not doing much here.
Nice strikes from Acemoglu there. #T2#
Acemoglu stalling.
Acemoglu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Acemoglu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dan is trying to stand back up but Acemoglu is controlling him
Acemoglu slows the pace down in half guard.
Acemoglu uses his free foot to push down on Dan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dan.
Acemoglu has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at For Pride and Prodigies. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dan taking shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Acemoglu cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
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!
Dan is really trying hard to get back to his feet. #T3#
Acemoglu working Dan over with strikes here.
Acemoglu lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Acemoglu is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Acemoglu is landing with some decent strikes but Dan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2#Dan is rocked!
Acemoglu is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oh Dan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dan takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Acemoglu's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daron Acemoglu!

Event: Highland 86
Date: Aug 11, 2021

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Job.
Acemoglu lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2#
Acemoglu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Job tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Job is looking to improve his position but Acemoglu isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Job takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Acemoglu prevents Job from getting the reversal.
Acemoglu unloading with bombs!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Acemoglu with shots to the head and body - Job looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Job tries to lock up and control but Acemoglu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Job taking shots to the head.
Job manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Acemoglu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Acemoglu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Acemoglu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Job gets back to full guard.
Acemoglu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Job utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Acemoglu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Job is trying to control the position but Acemoglu postures up. #SUB#
Job looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Job is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Acemoglu lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Acemoglu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Job has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Acemoglu has managed to get both his arms back between Job's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Acemoglu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Acemoglu scoring with some ground and pound.
Acemoglu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Acemoglu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Job works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Job is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Acemoglu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Job manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Acemoglu manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Acemoglu is trying to keep Job in close.
Acemoglu wants to sweep but no luck.
Acemoglu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Job postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Job scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Job thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Job'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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Acemoglu is on top in guard. #REVB#
Acemoglu preventing the sweep.
Acemoglu cracks Job with a solid left hand.
Job trying to control the position.
Job keeping full guard, as Acemoglu tries to pass.
Job is trying to keep Acemoglu in close.
Job thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Acemoglu has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Tezâ€™s Stand N Bang !. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T4#
Acemoglu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Acemoglu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Acemoglu is in close to Job's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Acemoglu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Job is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Job keeping moving, preventing Acemoglu from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Job is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Acemoglu is aware though and is defending well.
Acemoglu connects with a couple of short punches.
Acemoglu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Acemoglu throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Acemoglu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daron Acemoglu dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Acemoglu drives through with a takedown into Job's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Acemoglu postures up in Job's guard and throws a big left but Job blocks it.
Job is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Acemoglu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Job preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Acemoglu trying to control but Job is working from the bottom.
Daron Acemoglu has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Job is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Job can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Acemoglu controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acemoglu landing with the ground and pound.
Acemoglu throws a strike but Job rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Acemoglu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Job wants to control from the top but Acemoglu keeps moving.
Acemoglu looking for a sweep. Not yet Acemoglu, not yet. #SUB#
Job drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Job jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Job won't allow Acemoglu to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Acemoglu is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Job is looking for a triangle but Acemoglu pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Job is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Job controls Acemoglu momentarily but Acemoglu frees himself. #T2#
Acemoglu lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Job looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Job looking to control. #SUB#
Job has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Acemoglu should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Job has tightened it up now! Acemoglu should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Odd Job!

Event: Highland 79
Date: Jul 15, 2021

#R1#
Maitonaama lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Maitonaama closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Acemoglu blocks a body shot from Maitonaama.
A short body shot lands from Maitonaama as the two fighters clinch.
Acemoglu misses with a knee strike.
Maitonaama drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maitonaama is stalling here.
Maitonaama lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Acemoglu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maitonaama tries to clinch but Acemoglu moves away #TD#
and Acemoglu counters with a takedown into side control.
Maitonaama taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maitonaama takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Acemoglu landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Acemoglu working the head with strikes.
Maitonaama tries to bench press Acemoglu off him but Acemoglu keeps the position.
Maitonaama manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Acemoglu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Maitonaama is looking for a sweep. Acemoglu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maitonaama is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Acemoglu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Maitonaama felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Acemoglu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Acemoglu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Acemoglu there.
Maitonaama works his way to full guard. Good work.
Acemoglu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Acemoglu works over Maitonaama with some ground and pound from guard.
Acemoglu won't allow Maitonaama to sweep him here.
Acemoglu with a nice head shot there.
Maitonaama looking for a sweep. Not yet Maitonaama, not yet.
Acemoglu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Acemoglu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Acemoglu landing with the ground and pound.
Maitonaama bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Acemoglu's guard. #REVB##T2#
Maitonaama advances to half guard.
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!
Acemoglu wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maitonaama trying to control the action but Acemoglu is working from the bottom.
Acemoglu tries to get to full guard but Maitonaama has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maitonaama performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Maitonaama tries to pass to full mount but Acemoglu defends it. #T3#
Acemoglu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Maitonaama drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Acemoglu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Maitonaama has Acemoglu in his guard.#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maitonaama can do anything to dispel that myth.
Acemoglu working some strikes from top position.
Acemoglu stands up over Maitonaama, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Acemoglu is in close to Maitonaama's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Acemoglu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maitonaama's head.
Maitonaama working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Maitonaama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Acemoglu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Acemoglu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Maitonaama has momentary wrist control but Acemoglu slips an elbow through the middle.
Maitonaama can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Acemoglu controls the pace.
Maitonaama keeping moving, preventing Acemoglu from controlling successfully.
Acemoglu passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maitonaama manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maitonaama is trying to control the position but Acemoglu postures up.
Maitonaama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Acemoglu tries to free his leg and advance position but Maitonaama is retaining full guard.
Acemoglu postures up and lands a big shot to Maitonaama's brow.
Acemoglu landing some decent shots from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daron Acemoglu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Maitonaama jabs Acemoglu right on the nose. Acemoglu blinks but takes it well.
Acemoglu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maitonaama can do to turn this around?
Acemoglu misses with a body punch
and Maitonaama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Maitonaama misses.
Maitonaama throws a nice looking combination but Acemoglu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maitonaama bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Acemoglu's head backwards.
Acemoglu misses with a hook to the body
and Maitonaama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maitonaama throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Acemoglu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maitonaama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Acemoglu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maitonaama feints the counter takedown.
Acemoglu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maitonaama tries to avoid it but Acemoglu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maitonaama to the ground. Maitonaama escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maitonaama lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Acemoglu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maitonaama throws out the jab.
No joy there for Maitonaama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Acemoglu.
Maitonaama is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maitonaama wants to clinch up but Acemoglu keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Maitonaama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Acemoglu.
Maitonaama connects with a right hand. Acemoglu shakes it off.
Maitonaama is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#TD2#
Maitonaama closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Maitonaama lands in his opponent's guard.
Maitonaama sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Acemoglu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maitonaama's guard. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maitonaama is on top in guard. #REVB#
Acemoglu looking for a sweep. Not yet Acemoglu, not yet. #T2#
Acemoglu keeping moving, preventing Maitonaama from controlling successfully.
Acemoglu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maitonaama is one step ahead there.
Maitonaama is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Maitonaama stopping the sweep attempt from Acemoglu.
Maitonaama trying to control but Acemoglu is working from the bottom.
Acemoglu wants to sweep but no luck.
Acemoglu can't keep his opponent in guard - Maitonaama advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Acemoglu manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Acemoglu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Acemoglu managing to control the position.
Maitonaama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Acemoglu is keeping the position for now.
Acemoglu controlling the position.
Acemoglu trying to keep a closed guard but Maitonaama is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Maitonaama drops back looking for a leg! Acemoglu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Acemoglu manages to kick Maitonaama off! Maitonaama jumps back into Acemoglu's guard. #SUB#
Acemoglu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maitonaama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maitonaama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Acemoglu is striking off his back. Maitonaama thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Maitonaama works his foot free and advances to mount.
Maitonaama prevents Acemoglu from getting the reversal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maitonaama looking to control but Acemoglu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aslak Maitonaama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD#
Maitonaama gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Acemoglu to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Maitonaama looking for a sweep. Not yet Maitonaama, not yet.
Acemoglu wants to control from the top but Maitonaama keeps moving.
Acemoglu is really struggling to control Maitonaama but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Acemoglu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Daron Acemoglu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maitonaama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maitonaama working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Acemoglu.
Acemoglu working some strikes from top position.
Acemoglu is in close to Maitonaama's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Acemoglu forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Maitonaama keeping hold of Acemoglu's head, controlling as best he can.
Maitonaama wants to control but Acemoglu is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Maitonaama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maitonaama wants to improve his position but Acemoglu is controlling well.
Acemoglu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Maitonaama is trying to get back to full guard.
Acemoglu slips a nice elbow through Maitonaama's hands, connecting with Maitonaama's forehead.#T2#
Acemoglu scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Acemoglu winds up and cracks Maitonaama with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Acemoglu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maitonaama keeps working.
Maitonaama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maitonaama.
Acemoglu trying to control but Maitonaama is working from the bottom.
Maitonaama trying to control the position.
Acemoglu stopping the sweep attempt from Maitonaama.
Maitonaama trying to control the position.
Acemoglu trying to control but Maitonaama is working from the bottom.
Acemoglu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maitonaama's head.#T3#
Acemoglu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Acemoglu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Acemoglu passes into half guard.
Acemoglu working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Maitonaama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maitonaama.
Acemoglu wants to control from the top but Maitonaama keeps moving. #SUB2#
Maitonaama working for a triangle but Acemoglu defends it easily.
Acemoglu lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Acemoglu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Acemoglu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Acemoglu's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Maitonaama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Acemoglu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maitonaama's head.
Acemoglu looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maitonaama is on top in guard. #REVB#
Maitonaama won't allow Acemoglu to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Acemoglu wants to hit a sweep here but Maitonaama passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Acemoglu there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Acemoglu is trying to reverse the position but instead Maitonaama has taken his back - oops!

And that's the end of the fight!
Daron Acemoglu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Acemoglu 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daron Acemoglu!

Event: Highland 72
Date: Jun 29, 2021

#R1#
St Georges throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Acemoglu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Acemoglu creates some space and throws a big elbow, but St Georges sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Acemoglu misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Georges tries to improve position but can't.
Acemoglu misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Acemoglu has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Tezâ€™s Stand N Bang !. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Acemoglu scoring with punches and elbows.
Acemoglu scoring with punches and elbows.
Acemoglu scoring with punches from side control.
Acemoglu working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
St Georges is not content to let Acemoglu control the position.
St Georges taking a bit of punishment here - Acemoglu scoring with strikes. #T1#
St Georges tries to buck Acemoglu off but Acemoglu is having none of it.
Acemoglu looks up at the clock and then as St Georges takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Acemoglu smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Acemoglu working the ground and pound.
Acemoglu scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Acemoglu in side control lands a decent elbow.
St Georges managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Acemoglu.
Acemoglu working the ground and pound.
Acemoglu in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Acemoglu is working St Georges over with some ground and pound from side control.
Acemoglu wants to control but St Georges is keeping him busy.
St Georges taking a bit of punishment here - Acemoglu scoring with strikes.
Acemoglu scores with a couple of short elbows.#T2#
Acemoglu lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear St Georges down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Acemoglu working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
St Georges prevents Acemoglu from moving into mount.
Acemoglu cracks St Georges with a big elbow.
Acemoglu advances nicely into full mount.
St Georges knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Acemoglu on the ground.
St Georges tries to hold on but Acemoglu pushes him away.
Acemoglu lands a heavy elbow.
St Georges is squirming around, avoiding Acemoglu's attempts to control the action.
Acemoglu with the ground and pound from mount.
Acemoglu landing punches.
Acemoglu working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Acemoglu trying to control but St Georges is having none of it.
Acemoglu lands with some vicious ground and pound - can St Georges hang on?#T3#
Acemoglu pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Acemoglu working St Georges over with strikes here.
Acemoglu is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC2#St Georges is rocked!
A big strike lands for Acemoglu! That's really hurt St Georges and he's turned his back - Acemoglu keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Acemoglu jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daron Acemoglu!
Pierre St Georges spoke after the fight, saying 'I was too slow this time'.

Event: Highland 62
Date: Jun 11, 2021

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Acemoglu. Tillet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Acemoglu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Acemoglu works Tillet's body with a nice hook.
Acemoglu throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Tillet counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tillet thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tillet thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillet wants to control but Acemoglu is keeping him busy.
Acemoglu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tillet scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tillet lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Tillet thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Acemoglu's head.
Tillet not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tillet stalling.
Acemoglu is looking for a sweep. Tillet is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tillet not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Acemoglu controlling the position well.
Acemoglu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tillet thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Still in half guard, Tillet seems content to control.
Acemoglu tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tillet has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Acemoglu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T2#
Tillet with the ground and pound from mount.
Tillet lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Tillet lands with some strikes.#ROC2#Acemoglu is rocked!
Tillet softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Acemoglu is out cold! Tillet jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maurice Tillet! Maurice Tillet retains his welterweight title!

Event: Highland 55
Date: May 30, 2021

#R1#
Diaz throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Acemoglu counters with a takedown into side control.
Acemoglu fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Acemoglu scores with a couple of short elbows.
Diaz taking punishment in the form of punches.
Acemoglu landing strikes.
Acemoglu lands a decent elbow from side control.
Diaz tries to buck Acemoglu off but Acemoglu is having none of it.
Acemoglu working the body and head with strikes.
Acemoglu content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Acemoglu postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Acemoglu works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Diaz prevents Acemoglu from moving into mount. #T1#
Acemoglu lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Acemoglu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diaz wants to control but Acemoglu postures up.
Acemoglu lands some shots froms side control.
Diaz regains half guard.
Acemoglu working over Diaz with some ground and pound. Diaz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Diaz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Acemoglu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Acemoglu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Acemoglu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Acemoglu lands strikes from half guard.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Acemoglu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Acemoglu lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Acemoglu connects with a nice short shot to Diaz's temple.
Acemoglu drops an elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Acemoglu lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Acemoglu working Diaz over with strikes. #ROC2#Diaz is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Acemoglu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Oh Diaz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Acemoglu winds up and cracks Diaz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Diaz has hold of Acemoglu's hands but Acemoglu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Diaz seems to have got his legs back now.
Acemoglu winds up and cracks Diaz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Diaz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Acemoglu prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Acemoglu wants to pass to mount but Diaz is defending the position.
Ground and pound from Acemoglu.
Acemoglu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Diaz is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Acemoglu jumps into side control!
Diaz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Acemoglu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Acemoglu is chipping away with strikes.
Diaz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T4#
Acemoglu scoring with punches from side control.
Acemoglu working the ground and pound from side control.
Acemoglu cracks Diaz with a big elbow.
Acemoglu looks up at the clock and then as Diaz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Acemoglu smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Acemoglu grinds an elbow into Diaz's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz is not content to let Acemoglu control the position.
Acemoglu is putting a hurting on Diaz here, landing some big shots from side control.
Acemoglu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Acemoglu looks up at the clock and then as Diaz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Acemoglu smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daron Acemoglu dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Acemoglu moves away.
Acemoglu misses with a body punch
and Acemoglu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Acemoglu misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz is looking to counter punch.
Diaz connects with a crisp jab.
Diaz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Acemoglu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diaz throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Acemoglu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diaz.
Acemoglu 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.
Acemoglu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Diaz trying to control the position. #T1#
Acemoglu is working Diaz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Acemoglu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Acemoglu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Diaz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Acemoglu is working Diaz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Diaz has his foot on Acemoglu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Acemoglu works his way back into a safe position though.
Acemoglu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Acemoglu tries to pass.
Acemoglu wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Acemoglu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Acemoglu controls the pace.
Acemoglu works over Diaz with some ground and pound from guard.#T2##SUB#
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Acemoglu defends easily.
Acemoglu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Acemoglu is in close to Diaz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Acemoglu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Acemoglu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Acemoglu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Daron Acemoglu has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Acemoglu is in close to Diaz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Acemoglu postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it.
Acemoglu with a nice head shot there.
Acemoglu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Acemoglu landing with the ground and pound.
Acemoglu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Acemoglu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Acemoglu postures up and lands a big shot to Diaz's brow.
Acemoglu postures up and lands a big shot to Diaz's brow.
Acemoglu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Diaz's head.#T4#
Acemoglu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Diaz's head.#SUB#
Acemoglu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Acemoglu has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Acemoglu connects with a couple of short punches.
Acemoglu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Acemoglu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Acemoglu wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Acemoglu lands a couple of elbows.
Acemoglu postures up and lands a big shot to Diaz's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daron Acemoglu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Diaz.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diaz.
Diaz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Acemoglus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diaz is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#TD2#
Acemoglu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Diaz!
Diaz wants to control but Acemoglu postures up.
Acemoglu staying calm.
Acemoglu lands some shots froms side control.
Diaz tries to bench press Acemoglu off him but Acemoglu keeps the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Acemoglu lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Diaz down. #T1#
Acemoglu lands a decent elbow from side control.
Diaz takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Acemoglu scoring with punches from side control.
Acemoglu scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Diaz is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Acemoglu can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daron Acemoglu!

Event: Highland 48
Date: May 20, 2021

#R1#
Joly takes a swing at Acemoglu's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Joly.
Acemoglu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tezâ€™s Stand N Bang ! in the buildup to the fight.
Some wild striking there from Acemoglu.
Acemoglu sets himself, and Joly steps forward looking for the clinch! Acemoglu avoids it this time.
Joly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Acemoglu.
Joly jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Acemoglu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Joly to the ground. Acemoglu is now in Joly's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Acemoglu won't allow Joly to sweep him here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Joly can do anything to dispel that myth.
Acemoglu scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joly can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Acemoglu controls the pace.#T1#
Acemoglu with a nice head shot there.
Acemoglu passes into half guard.
Acemoglu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Acemoglu lands a nice short elbow.
Joly has hold of Acemoglu's hands but Acemoglu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Acemoglu with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Acemoglu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Acemoglu lands with a punch from half guard.
Acemoglu winds up and cracks Joly with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Acemoglu slips a nice elbow through Joly's hands, connecting with Joly's forehead.#T2#
Acemoglu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Joly is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Acemoglu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Joly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Acemoglu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Well, if Acemoglu is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Joly is trying to control but can't.
Acemoglu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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!
Acemoglu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Acemoglu with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Acemoglu working the head and body with strikes.
Acemoglu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Acemoglu works his way into full mount! #T3#
Acemoglu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Acemoglu looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Acemoglu lands a heavy elbow.
Acemoglu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Acemoglu lands with some strikes.
A nice elbow there by Acemoglu.
Joly is bucking up trying to escape but Acemoglu cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Acemoglu in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #ROC#Joly is rocked!#T4#
Acemoglu postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Joly looks a forlorn figure.
Joly is still in real trouble! Can Acemoglu finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big strike lands for Acemoglu! That's really hurt Joly and he's turned his back - Acemoglu keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Acemoglu jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daron Acemoglu!

Event: Highland 36
Date: May 03, 2021

#R1#
Acemoglu keeps the fight on the outside.
Guy's coach down at Tezâ€™s Stand N Bang ! was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Guy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Acemoglu staying out of range there.
Acemoglu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guy.
Guy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Guy sizes up Acemoglu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#It looks like Daron Acemoglu has been cut.
Acemoglu misses with a left hand
and Guy counters with a stiff right hand.
Guy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Guy has closed the distance and engaged Acemoglu in a clinch. #TD#
Acemoglu has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Guy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Acemoglu is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Guy up.
Guy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Acemoglu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Acemoglu struggling to land strikes to the head as Guy covers up.
Acemoglu thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Acemoglu throwing sloppy strikes. #T1#
Acemoglu thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #SUB#
Acemoglu working for a choke but Guy is defending well.
Acemoglu is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Guy up.
Acemoglu missing with strikes from the back.
Acemoglu thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Acemoglu loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Guy hold on?
Acemoglu has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Guy.
Acemoglu scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots. #T2#
Acemoglu throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #SUB#
Acemoglu is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Guy defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Guy covers up after that shot from Acemoglu.
Guy covers up after that shot from Acemoglu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Guy fending off the submission attempt from Acemoglu. #SUB#
Guy defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Acemoglu's arms.
Can Guy hold on?! Acemoglu is landing more strikes to his hapless foe. #T3#
Acemoglu throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Guy staying busy and making it hard for Acemoglu to control.
Acemoglu is really struggling to control Guy but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Guy is covering up but some of the strikes from Acemoglu are getting through and doing damage.
Acemoglu throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #SUB#
Guy defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Acemoglu's arms.
Acemoglu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Acemoglu scores with punches to the body. #T4#
Acemoglu landing with strikes.
Guy covering up well under a series of strikes from Acemoglu.
Guy avoids the strikes from Acemoglu.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Acemoglu is landing with strikes from the back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #SUB#
Acemoglu is persistently looking for the submission but Guy is defending it well.
Guy covering up well and avoiding damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daron Acemoglu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daron Acemoglu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Acemoglu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Guy.
Acemoglu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Guy gets underhooks to prevent Acemoglu's takedown attempt.
Acemoglu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Acemoglu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Guy is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daron Acemoglu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Acemoglu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Acemoglu tries for a takedown but Guy manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Guy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Guy lands a left hand. #T1#
Guy lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Acemoglu has had enough of the clinch but Guy keeps him there for the moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Guy.
Nice body punch from Guy - that landed with a thud.
Acemoglu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Guy digs a right hand into Acemoglu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Acemoglu's gas tank.
Guy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Guy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Acemoglu backwards.
Guy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Acemoglu backwards.
Guy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#Acemoglu is rocked!
Guy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Acemoglu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guy lands with a short shot to the head.
Guy lands a big right hand that drops Acemoglu! The killer instinct kicks in and Guy finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Guy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Island Guy!

Event: Highland 23
Date: Apr 14, 2021

#R1#
Good Boy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Acemoglu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good Boy lands with a cross.
Good Boy misses with a shot to the body
and Acemoglu counters with a stiff right hand.
Good Boy misses with a low kick.
Andre Good Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good Boy lands with an overhand left.
Good Boy misses with a hook #TD#
and Acemoglu counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Good Boy!
Good Boy avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Acemoglu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Acemoglu swings around for an armbar but Good Boy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Acemoglu's guard.
Acemoglu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Acemoglu has control of Good Boy's left arm, preventing Good Boy from doing any damage.
Good Boy trying to control but Acemoglu is working from the bottom.
Acemoglu tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Acemoglu is working hard here to advance position.
Good Boy trying to control but Acemoglu is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Acemoglu has Good Boy pulled in close to control his posture.
Good Boy trying to control the position from guard on top but Acemoglu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Acemoglu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Good Boy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Acemoglu haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Good Boy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Acemoglu pulls Good Boy in close to prevent any damage.
Acemoglu wants to sweep but no luck.
Acemoglu pulls Good Boy in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Good Boy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Acemoglu.
Andre Good Boy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Acemoglu throws a body shot but no joy.
Good Boy cracks Acemoglu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good Boy throws a leg kick #TD#
and Acemoglu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Acemoglu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Acemoglu is looking for submissions but instead, Good Boy has regained full guard.
Acemoglu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Good Boy's head.#T3#
Acemoglu landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Good Boy has momentary wrist control but Acemoglu slips an elbow through the middle.
Good Boy keeping moving, preventing Acemoglu from controlling successfully.
Acemoglu postures up in Good Boy's guard and throws a big left but Good Boy blocks it.
Good Boy has momentary wrist control but Acemoglu slips an elbow through the middle.
Acemoglu is working Good Boy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Good Boy has momentary wrist control but Acemoglu slips an elbow through the middle.
Acemoglu working some strikes from top position.
Acemoglu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Good Boy is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Acemoglu passes into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Acemoglu connects with a nice short shot to Good Boy's temple. #SUB#
Acemoglu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Good Boy defends it well.
Acemoglu working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Acemoglu is controlling the pace.
Acemoglu winds up and cracks Good Boy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daron Acemoglu dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Good Boy throws a shot to the body. #TD#
Acemoglu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Acemoglu lands in his opponent's guard.
Good Boy keeping full guard, as Acemoglu tries to pass.
Acemoglu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Acemoglu working some strikes from top position.
Acemoglu stands up over Good Boy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acemoglu landing with the ground and pound.
Acemoglu tries to free his leg and advance position but Good Boy is retaining full guard.
Acemoglu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Acemoglu scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Acemoglu with a nice head shot there.
Good Boy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Good Boy has momentary wrist control but Acemoglu slips an elbow through the middle.
Acemoglu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Acemoglu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Acemoglu postures up in Good Boy's guard and throws a big left but Good Boy blocks it.
Good Boy keeping full guard, as Acemoglu tries to pass.
Acemoglu is in close to Good Boy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Acemoglu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Acemoglu trying to control but Good Boy is working from the bottom.
Acemoglu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Good Boy's head.
Acemoglu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Acemoglu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Acemoglu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Good Boy can do to turn this around?
Acemoglu throws an elbow that misses. Good Boy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Acemoglu's guard. Nice move by Good Boy!#REVB#
Acemoglu lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Good Boy stopping the sweep attempt from Acemoglu.
Acemoglu seems keen to control Good Boy's posture.
Acemoglu wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Acemoglu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Good Boy trying to control but Acemoglu is working from the bottom.
Acemoglu pulls Good Boy in to control the position.
Good Boy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Acemoglu is keeping the position for now.
Acemoglu wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Good Boy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Acemoglu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Acemoglu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Good Boy's guard. #REVR#
Good Boy wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Acemoglu throws a strike but Good Boy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Good Boy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Acemoglu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Good Boy trying to control the position from guard on top but Acemoglu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Acemoglu keeping full guard, as Good Boy tries to pass.
Acemoglu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Good Boy tries to free his leg and advance position but Acemoglu is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Acemoglu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Good Boy preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daron Acemoglu dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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#
Good Boy connects with a body shot that sends Acemoglu's belly button to the back.
Acemoglu throws a looping overhand right but Good Boy ducks down to avoid it.
Acemoglu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Good Boy. #TD#
Acemoglu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Good Boy to the ground. Acemoglu is now in Good Boy's guard.
Good Boy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Acemoglu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Acemoglu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acemoglu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Acemoglu trying to control the position from guard on top but Good Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Acemoglu looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Acemoglu postures up and lands a big shot to Good Boy's brow.
Acemoglu is working Good Boy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Acemoglu connects with a couple of short punches.
Good Boy has momentary wrist control but Acemoglu slips an elbow through the middle.
Acemoglu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Acemoglu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Good Boy is trying to hold Acemoglu in close to prevent damage but Acemoglu has managed to pass into half guard.
Acemoglu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Acemoglu slips a nice elbow through Good Boy's hands, connecting with Good Boy's forehead.
Acemoglu is looking to advance position but Good Boy won't allow it.
Good Boy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Acemoglu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Good Boy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Acemoglu wants to control but Good Boy is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Acemoglu is looking for a kimura but Good Boy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Acemoglu to get the leverage.
Acemoglu winds up and cracks Good Boy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Good Boy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Acemoglu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Good Boy defending well though.
Acemoglu winds up and cracks Good Boy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Acemoglu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Nice strikes from Acemoglu there.
Acemoglu is nestled in close to Good Boy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Acemoglu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Acemoglu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Acemoglu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Acemoglu drops an elbow to the side of Good Boy's head.
Acemoglu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Acemoglu controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Acemoglu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daron Acemoglu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Acemoglu, 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:26
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daron Acemoglu!

Event: Highland 9
Date: Mar 17, 2021

#R1#
Acemoglu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good exchange - Crackudo coming out on top.
Acemoglu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Acemoglu moves forwards but Crackudo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice sprawl there from Crackudo as Acemoglu shoots in.
Crackudo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crackudo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crackudo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crackudo wants it to stay on the feet.
Crackudo cracks Acemoglu with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#Acemoglu is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Acemoglu is defended easily by Crackudo.
A little feinted left hand from Crackudo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vai Crackudo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daron Acemoglu.
Crackudo closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Acemoglu! Crackudo dives in looking to finish! Acemoglu is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vai Crackudo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2021

#R1#
Dyson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dyson shoots for a double leg takedown but Acemoglu sprawls well. He's pushed Dyson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dyson tries to close the distance and clinch but Acemoglu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Acemoglu tries to counter with a takedown but Dyson is quick to defend against it.
A head kick misses from Dyson. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Acemoglu. #SUB#
Acemoglu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Acemoglu working the ground and pound from side control.
Dyson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Acemoglu landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Acemoglu in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Acemoglu lands an elbow. #T1#
Acemoglu is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dyson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Acemoglu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Acemoglu advances nicely into full mount.
Acemoglu raining down shots from the mount!
Acemoglu dominating with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Acemoglu lands with some strikes.#SUB#
Acemoglu is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dyson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dyson shrugs it off.
Acemoglu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Acemoglu landing strikes from the mount and Dyson is in trouble! #T2##SUB#
Acemoglu with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Acemoglu pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC#Dyson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Acemoglu looking for a guillotine from mount but Dyson is having none of it.
Acemoglu landing shots from mount.
Dyson is still in real trouble! Can Acemoglu finish him?
Acemoglu looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Dyson covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daron Acemoglu!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2021

#R1#
Knight tries to clinch but Acemoglu moves out of range.
Acemoglu keeps the fight on the outside.
Knight shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knight scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Knight fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knight fails with the takedown.
A slow jab from Acemoglu misses its intended target. #TD2#
Acemoglu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Acemoglu in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight is looking to control Acemoglu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Knight avoid being mounted?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Acemoglu connects with a nice short shot to Knight's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Acemoglu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Acemoglu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Knight with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Knight on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Acemoglu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Acemoglu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Acemoglu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Knight on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Knight wants to get back to full guard.
Knight looks like he's trying to stand up.
Acemoglu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Acemoglu works his foot free and advances to mount.
Acemoglu fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
BOOM! Acemoglu connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Acemoglu cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Acemoglu is landing with some decent strikes but Knight is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Acemoglu landing strikes, looking to finish!
Acemoglu putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Acemoglu lands with some strikes.#ROC2#Knight is rocked!
Acemoglu lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Oh Knight is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Acemoglu wants to finish this one by submission but Knight is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Acemoglu.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Acemoglu cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Acemoglu cracks Knight with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daron Acemoglu!

Home

What is MMA Tycoon?

Forgot Details

MMA Affiliate Program

Managers online: 931

Total users: 40230