Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1154 Tokugawa vs Tae
Date: Mar 23, 2025

#R1#
Mferi throws a jab when Argento was well out of range.
Mferi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Alexus Argento has been cut.#KD2#
Mferi cracks Argento with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Argento looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Mferi finish him?
Mferi throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Argento counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mferi!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Argento sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mferi is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Argento is trying to ground and pound but Mferi uses the momentary lack of control by Argento to regain half guard.
Argento missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Mferi has one foot on Argento's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Mferi jabs Argento right on the nose. Argento blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#Alexus Argento's cut is getting worse.
Mferi throws a big shot that misses.
Argento looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mferi throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Argento counters with a single leg into guard. Mferi didn't expect that. #T1#
Argento throws a strike but Mferi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Mferi wanted to stand there but Argento had control of the position. #SU2#
Mferi gets to his feet. Argento looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mferi missing with a left hand there. Argento was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mferi misses with an uppercut.
Mferi has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Mferi misses with a right hand #TD#
and Argento counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Argento not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mferi is doing well to control the position and prevent Argento from advancing to side control.
Mferi tries to kick Argento off but Argento keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
Argento working the head and body with strikes.
Argento sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mferi defending well though.
Mferi pushes Argento off looking to stand but Argento dives back in and keeps control.
Argento is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Argento thows a huge punch but Mferi dodges it nicely.
Argento not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mferi tries to kick Argento off but Argento keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Argento thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mferi's head.
Mferi regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Argento.
Argento with a flurry of punches that miss.
Argento lands a couple of digs.
Argento working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Argento stopping the sweep attempt from Mferi.#T3#
Mferi is pulling down on Argento's head. It's preventing any offense from Argento, at least for the moment.
Argento throwing strikes from guard but Mferi blocks nicely.
Argento missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mferi has momentary wrist control but Argento slips an elbow through the middle.
Argento in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Argento is working Mferi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Argento won't allow Mferi to get back to his feet.
Mferi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Argento prevents Mferi from getting back to his feet.
Argento throwing strikes but missing.
Argento throws an elbow that misses. Mferi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Argento's guard. Nice move by Mferi!#REVB##T4##SUB#
Argento working for a triangle but Mferi defends it easily. #SU2#
Mferi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mferi shoots in for a takedown but Argento shows good takedown defense.
Mferi misses the jab.
Mferi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Argento half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mferi misses with a left hand #TD#
and Argento decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mferi's guard.
Mferi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Malig Mferi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexus Argento's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Argento keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mferi.
Mferi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Argento counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Argento in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Argento trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mferi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Argento.
Argento 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.
Argento is in close to Mferi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Argento trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mferi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SU2#
Mferi gets to his feet - Argento follows without any prompting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mferi misses with an uppercut #TD#
so Argento counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES2#
Mferi pushes Argento off and scrambles back to his feet.
Mferi connects with the punch.#T1#
Mferi swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Argento counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Argento.

Mferi kicks Argento off and gets to his feet.
Mferi throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Argento counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Argento.
Argento stands up over Mferi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#ES2#
Mferi has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Argento has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Argento wants a takedown. #BC2#
Mferi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mferi missing with a left hand there. Argento was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #KD2#
Mferi drops Argento with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Argento looks back up at him and smiles so Mferi waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Mferi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mferi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Argento moves out of range as Mferi strikes.
Argento tries to counter with a takedown but Mferi is quick to defend against it.
Mferi misses with a straight left. #T2#
Mferi throws a big shot that misses.
Argento feinted with a counter takedown.
Mferi throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Argento counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mferi tries to kick Argento off but Argento keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Argento throwing shots but Mferi is blocking nicely. #ES2#
Mferi pushes Argento off and gets back to his feet.
Argento slips under a jab from Mferi.
Mferi throws an overhand right that lands on Argento's shoulder, as Argento tries to avoid the shot.
Argento changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Mferi.
Argento slips under a jab.
Argento changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mferi looks to land a left hand but Argento moved out of range nicely.
Mferi scores with a nice right hand. #CUT2#Jeez, Alexus Argento's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#T3#
Mferi throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Argento counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Mferi makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Malig Mferi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Argento slips under a jab from Mferi.
Mferi throws an overhand right that lands on Argento's shoulder, as Argento tries to avoid the shot.
Argento tries to counter with a takedown but Mferi is quick to defend against it.
Argento slips a straight right by Mferi.
Argento feinted with a counter takedown.
Argento avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Argento appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mferi catches Argento with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Malig Mferi!
After winning the bout, Malig Mferi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN 1151 Harris vs. Danger IV
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Dispatch Regulator throws a big shot that misses.
Argento attempts a counter takedown but Dispatch Regulator avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Argento avoids the body shot from Dispatch Regulator.
Argento attempts a counter takedown but Dispatch Regulator avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Argento slips under a jab.
Argento half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dispatch Regulator throws a jab when Argento was well out of range.
Argento attempts a counter takedown but Dispatch Regulator avoids it well and moves away.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a left hand #TD#
and Argento decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dispatch Regulator's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Argento is fighting to break Dispatch Regulator's control of his arms but Dispatch Regulator is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dispatch Regulator avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Argento looking to pass the guard.
Dispatch Regulator tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Argento throwing strikes from guard but Dispatch Regulator blocks nicely.
Our spies down at at New York Public Gym inform us that Dispatch Regulator has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Argento stopping the sweep attempt from Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Argento's guard. #REVB#
Argento can't keep his opponent in guard - Dispatch Regulator advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Argento manages to get to full guard.
Dispatch Regulator is pushing down on Argento's leg trying to pass to half guard. Argento is fighting to maintain full guard but Dispatch Regulator has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Dispatch Regulator wants to lay and pray for a moment but Argento keeps working.
Dispatch Regulator trying to control from Argento's half guard. Argento has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dispatch Regulator passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dispatch Regulator tries to stand but Argento is controlling his head.
Dispatch Regulator wants to lay and pray for a moment but Argento keeps working.
Dispatch Regulator misses with the ground and pound.
Dispatch Regulator wants to take a breather but Argento manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Dispatch Regulator. #T4#
Dispatch Regulator wants to pass the guard but Argento is keeping the position.
Dispatch Regulator trying to control the position from guard on top but Argento is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Argento throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dispatch Regulator passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dispatch Regulator throws a strike but Argento avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chronian Dispatch Regulator will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dispatch Regulator looks to land a right hand but Argento moved out of range.
Argento feinted with a counter takedown.
Argento slips under a jab from Dispatch Regulator.
Argento feinted with a counter takedown.
Argento takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#It looks like Alexus Argento has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dispatch Regulator waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Argento.
Argento tries to counter with a takedown but Dispatch Regulator is quick to defend against it.#T1#
The fighters circling - Dispatch Regulator throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Argento tries to counter with a takedown but Dispatch Regulator is quick to defend against it.
A big left from Dispatch Regulator misses.
Argento feinted with a counter takedown.
Dispatch Regulator throws a hook to the side of Argento's head but Argento sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Argento tries to counter with a takedown but Dispatch Regulator is quick to defend against it.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dispatch Regulator stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dispatch Regulator throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Argento counters with a single leg into guard. Dispatch Regulator didn't expect that.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dispatch Regulator is on top in guard. #REVB#
Dispatch Regulator trying to control but Argento is working from the bottom.
Dispatch Regulator is looking to work some ground and pound but Argento has wrist control.#T3#
Dispatch Regulator looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dispatch Regulator working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dispatch Regulator working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dispatch Regulator wants to control from the top but Argento keeps moving.
Dispatch Regulator looking to sit in guard and control but Argento gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Dispatch Regulator pulls Argento in close to his closed guard and prevents Argento from doing any damage or advancing position.
Argento trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Argento with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dispatch Regulator pulls Argento in close to his closed guard and prevents Argento from doing any damage or advancing position.
Argento trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dispatch Regulator avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Argento throws a strike but Dispatch Regulator rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Dispatch Regulator trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Dispatch Regulator has gone for a leg lock! Argento slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dispatch Regulator's guard.#REVR#
Dispatch Regulator utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Argento's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chronian Dispatch Regulator will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexus Argento's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Dispatch Regulator misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Argento.
Argento half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Alexus Argento has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dispatch Regulator throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Argento decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dispatch Regulator's guard.
Argento throws an elbow that misses. Dispatch Regulator uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Argento's guard. Nice move by Dispatch Regulator!#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dispatch Regulator trying to control the position from guard on top but Argento is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Argento can't keep his opponent in guard - Dispatch Regulator advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Dispatch Regulator passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Argento!
Dispatch Regulator throwing strikes here but Argento is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Dispatch Regulator throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a head shot.
Alexus Argento overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dispatch Regulator throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Dispatch Regulator throws a wild left hand from mount and Argento manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Dispatch Regulator thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Argento's head.
Dispatch Regulator missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Dispatch Regulator wants to take a breather but Argento is having none of it.
Dispatch Regulator is just content to waste time from the top position. Argento takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dispatch Regulator throwing strikes but missing.
Dispatch Regulator passes into half guard.
Argento is in trouble now - Dispatch Regulator has advanced to mount!
Dispatch Regulator thowing shots but they're missing.
Dispatch Regulator has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dispatch Regulator looking to ground and pound but Argento is blocking nicely. #T3#
Dispatch Regulator throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Dispatch Regulator thowing shots but they're missing.
Dispatch Regulator looking to ground and pound but Argento is blocking nicely.
Dispatch Regulator has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Argento regains half guard.
Dispatch Regulator works his way into side control.
Dispatch Regulator throws an elbow but Argento slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB2#
Dispatch Regulator goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Argento rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dispatch Regulator's guard! Nice work there by Argento! #T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dispatch Regulator holds on and takes a little breather.
Chronian Dispatch Regulator is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Argento landing with the ground and pound.
Argento missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dispatch Regulator wants to sweep but no luck.
Argento throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dispatch Regulator is on top in guard. #REVB#
Dispatch Regulator in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dispatch Regulator is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chronian Dispatch Regulator comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dispatch Regulator 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SYN 1146 Hohenthal vs. Farman
Date: Feb 23, 2025

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Wahwah throws out a leg kick but Argento moves out of range and Wahwah only half commits.
And Argento tries to counter it with a takedown but Wahwah pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Argento slips a jab from Wahwah.
Argento drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wahwah defends it well.
Argento ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Argento feints the counter takedown.
A big left from Wahwah misses.
And Argento tries to counter it with a takedown but Wahwah pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wahwah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Argento with the counter takedown but Wahwah avoids it easily.
Wahwah misses with a straight left.
Argento with the counter takedown but Wahwah avoids it easily.
We've been told by Wahwah's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Wahwah misses with a hook.
Argento changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wahwah missing with a left hand there. Argento was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Argento tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Argento avoids the head kick by Wahwah.
And Argento tries to counter it with a takedown but Wahwah pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wahwah misses with a looping left.
Argento changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wahwah misses with a few strikes there.
Argento feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Argento avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Argento is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wahwah loads up on a big right hand but Argento slips the punch.
And Argento tries to counter it with a takedown but Wahwah pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wahwah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Argento tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Argento defending well as Wahwah loads up on a big left hand.
And Argento tries to counter it with a takedown but Wahwah pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wahwah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Argento changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Argento staying out of range there.
Argento drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wahwah defends it well.
Kimbo Wahwah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wahwah misses with a low kick.
Argento is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Argento uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wahwah.
Argento is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wahwah wants to land a leg kick but Argento is out of range.
Argento tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wahwah throws the left hand but Argento avoids the punch easily.
Argento with the counter takedown but Wahwah avoids it easily.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wahwah looks to land a right hand but Argento moved out of range.
Argento with the counter takedown but Wahwah avoids it easily.
A big left from Wahwah misses.
Argento feints the counter takedown.
Wahwah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Argento sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Argento drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wahwah defends it well.
Argento checks the leg kick nicely there.
Argento changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Argento has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wahwah is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A jab from Wahwah misses.
Argento with the counter takedown but Wahwah avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kimbo Wahwah 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#
Wahwah plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#It looks like Alexus Argento has been cut.
Wahwah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Argento is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Argento dodges the punch combination from Wahwah.
Argento drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wahwah defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wahwah loads up on a big right hand but Argento slips the punch.
Argento is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wahwah throws a jab when Argento was well out of range.
Argento is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Wahwah throws a big shot that misses.
Argento changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Argento ducks under a wild hook from Wahwah.
Argento tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wahwah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Argento was well out of range. Poor timing from Wahwah.
Argento is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wahwah throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wahwah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Argento.
Argento is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Argento bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Argento changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wahwah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Argento tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Argento moves out of range of the body kick.
Argento is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wahwah is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Argento's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wahwah. Argento does a little dance to reset his feet.
Argento with the counter takedown but Wahwah avoids it easily.
Wahwah with a nice calf kick.#T3#
Wahwah wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wahwah takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wahwah. Argento does a little dance to reset his feet.
Argento drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wahwah defends it well.
Argento has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wahwah.#T4#
Wahwah misses the body punch #TD2#
and Argento counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Argento lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Argento not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Argento thows a huge punch but Wahwah dodges it nicely.
Argento slips a nice elbow through Wahwah's hands, connecting with Wahwah's forehead.
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!
Wahwah wants to control but Argento is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Argento missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wahwah avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Argento.
Wahwah is looking for a sweep. Argento is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kimbo Wahwah dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexus Argento's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Wahwah throws a looping overhand right but Argento ducks down to avoid it.
Argento is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Alexus Argento has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Argento checks the leg kick nicely there.
Argento changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wahwah tries to clinch but Argento is having none of it.
Argento changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wahwah misses with an attempted mid kick.
Argento is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wahwah scores with a crisp jab that stopped Argento in his tracks. #T1#
Wahwah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Argento changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wahwah throws a jab but it's blocked by Argento.
Argento feints the counter takedown.
Wahwah missing with a left hand there. Argento was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Argento drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wahwah defends it well.
Nice body punch from Wahwah.
Wahwah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Argento changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kimbo Wahwah is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Wahwah scores with a sloppy right hand. Argento should have avoided that one.
Wahwah misses with a hook.
Argento tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wahwah missing with a left hand there. Argento was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Argento changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wahwah lands with a nice body punch.
Argento checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Argento is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Wahwah bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Argento's head backwards.
Argento takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Argento tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A telegraphed right hand from Wahwah misses the target.
Argento tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wahwah looks to land a body kick but Argento moved away.
Argento with the counter takedown but Wahwah avoids it easily.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Argento on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Both fighters circling a little - Wahwah finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wahwah misses with a straight left.
Argento drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wahwah defends it well.
Wahwah throws a looping overhand right but Argento ducks down to avoid it.
Argento is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wahwah throws a body shot but no joy.
Argento drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wahwah defends it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kimbo Wahwah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wahwah, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:25
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimbo Wahwah!

Event: SYN 1137 Sitsongrit vs. Khabib
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
Argento blocks a low kick nicely.
Dispatch Regulator throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Argento counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dispatch Regulator trying to control but Argento postures up.
Dispatch Regulator controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Argento sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dispatch Regulator defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dispatch Regulator is looking for a sweep. Argento is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dispatch Regulator looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dispatch Regulator avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Argento.
Argento prevents Dispatch Regulator from improving his position.
Argento is pressing down on Dispatch Regulator's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dispatch Regulator is holding on for now. #T1#
Argento with the ground and pound but Dispatch Regulator uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Argento has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Argento cracks Dispatch Regulator with a solid left hand.
Argento pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dispatch Regulator is keeping the position for now.
Dispatch Regulator 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.
Dispatch Regulator has his hands on Argento's head, controlling the position.
Argento tries to free his leg and advance position but Dispatch Regulator is retaining full guard.
Argento throws an elbow that misses. Dispatch Regulator uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Argento's guard. Nice move by Dispatch Regulator!#REVB#
Argento 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.#T2#
Dispatch Regulator slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Argento avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dispatch Regulator.
Argento dodges the ground and pound from Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator wants to lay and pray for a moment but Argento keeps working.
Dispatch Regulator wants to take a breather but Argento manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Dispatch Regulator.
Argento keeping moving, preventing Dispatch Regulator from controlling successfully. #T3#
Argento utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dispatch Regulator throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Argento works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dispatch Regulator passes Argento's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dispatch Regulator perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dispatch Regulator is stalling here. Argento is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dispatch Regulator seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Argento has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Dispatch Regulator avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Argento.
Argento lands a few punches from side control.#T4#
Argento working the head with strikes.
Dispatch Regulator is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Argento off and has taken his back!
Argento tries to roll but Dispatch Regulator sticks to his back.
Dispatch Regulator missing with strikes.
Argento prevents Dispatch Regulator from getting a body triangle.
Dispatch Regulator punches the canvas rather than the man.
Dispatch Regulator missing with strikes from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Argento prevents Dispatch Regulator from getting a body triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Dispatch Regulator seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Argento's chin but Argento turns very nicely into Dispatch Regulator's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Argento.
Argento trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexus Argento dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Argento ducks under a wild hook from Dispatch Regulator.
Argento ducks under a wild hook from Dispatch Regulator.
A slow jab from Dispatch Regulator misses its intended target.
Argento feinted with a counter takedown.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a hook. Argento ducked under it nicely.
Dispatch Regulator loads up on a big right hand but Argento slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dispatch Regulator looks to land a right hand but Argento moved out of range.
A slow jab from Dispatch Regulator misses its intended target.
Argento feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Dispatch Regulator misses with a hook.
Argento drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dispatch Regulator sprawls and moves away.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dispatch Regulator throws a hook to the side of Argento's head but Argento sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Argento changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dispatch Regulator pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dispatch Regulator throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Argento counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dispatch Regulator won't be happy with that.
Argento misses with the ground and pound.
Alexus Argento overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#T2#
Dispatch Regulator manages to get back to half guard.
Argento misses with a head shot. Dispatch Regulator uses the momentum to regain guard.
Argento missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Argento throwing strikes from guard but Dispatch Regulator blocks nicely.
Argento throwing strikes but missing.
Argento looking to pass the guard.
Argento in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Argento wants to pass the guard but Dispatch Regulator is keeping the position.
Argento postures up in Dispatch Regulator's guard and throws a big left but Dispatch Regulator blocks it.
Argento landing with the ground and pound.
Argento looking to pass the guard.
Argento loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dispatch Regulator avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Argento landing some decent shots from guard.
Argento is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Argento throws an elbow that misses. Dispatch Regulator uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Argento's guard. Nice move by Dispatch Regulator!#REVB##T4#
Dispatch Regulator works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dispatch Regulator sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Argento defending well though.
Dispatch Regulator looks to land a strike but Argento avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dispatch Regulator accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dispatch Regulator wants to pass the guard but Argento is keeping the position.
Dispatch Regulator throws an elbow that misses. Argento uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dispatch Regulator's guard. Nice move by Argento!#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Argento looking to pass the guard.
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 Alexus Argento will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Dispatch Regulator misses the target.
Dispatch Regulator throws the left hand but Argento avoids the punch easily.
Argento attempts a counter takedown but Dispatch Regulator avoids it well and moves away.
Dispatch Regulator misses with the combination.
Dispatch Regulator throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Argento dodges the punch combination from Dispatch Regulator.
Argento changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Dispatch Regulator throws an overhand right that lands on Argento's shoulder, as Argento tries to avoid the shot.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Argento counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Argento.
Dispatch Regulator is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dispatch Regulator trying to control the position.
Argento throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Argento is looking to work some ground and pound but Dispatch Regulator has wrist control.
Argento cracks Dispatch Regulator with a solid left hand.
Dispatch Regulator seems keen to control Argento's posture.#T2#
Argento won't allow Dispatch Regulator to get back to his feet.
Dispatch Regulator manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Argento manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Dispatch Regulator trying to control the position from guard on top but Argento is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Argento working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dispatch Regulator has passed into half guard!
Dispatch Regulator tries to pass to full mount but Argento defends it.
Dispatch Regulator missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Dispatch Regulator throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dispatch Regulator not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Argento is staying active underneath Dispatch Regulator, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dispatch Regulator throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Argento avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator throwing shots but Argento is blocking nicely.
Dispatch Regulator throwing shots but Argento is blocking nicely.
Argento avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dispatch Regulator. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dispatch Regulator pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Argento feinted with a counter takedown.
Chronian Dispatch Regulator has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Argento with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dispatch Regulator to score with a decent uppercut.
Dispatch Regulator throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Argento counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dispatch Regulator won't be happy with that.
Dispatch Regulator manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dispatch Regulator blocking the ground and pound attempt from Argento.
Argento throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Argento working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Dispatch Regulator's thigh. Dispatch Regulator counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Argento throws a strike but Dispatch Regulator rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dispatch Regulator throws an elbow that misses. Argento uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dispatch Regulator's guard. Nice move by Argento!#REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chronian Dispatch Regulator.
I think Argento 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SYN 1128 Ryan vs. Jankovic
Date: Jan 10, 2025

#R1#
Darkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Argento is just out of range.
Argento uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Darkins.
Darkins lands with a shot to the body.
Darkins misses with a wild body shot.
Darkins tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Argento decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Darkins's guard.
Darkins is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Argento has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Darkins to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Argento is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Darkins pulls down on the head and he's put Argento to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Darrell Darkins!
After winning the bout, Darrell Darkins thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 379
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1#
Dispatch Regulator is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Argento.
Argento bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dispatch Regulator bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Argento's head.#CUT#It looks like Alexus Argento has been cut.
Dispatch Regulator looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dispatch Regulator ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Argento moves away.
Argento is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dispatch Regulator swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Argento changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Argento on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Dispatch Regulator cracks a nice hook into Argento's ribs.
Dispatch Regulator misses the jab.
Argento ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Dispatch Regulator misses.
Dispatch Regulator has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dispatch Regulator feints and then cracks Argento's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Argento down.
Dispatch Regulator misses with an uppercut.
Argento is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chronian Dispatch Regulator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Argento checks a leg kick.
Argento drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dispatch Regulator defends it well.#T2#
Dispatch Regulator connects with a leg kick.
Dispatch Regulator throws a head kick but Argento moves out of range.
Dispatch Regulator fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Argento manages to avoid it.
Dispatch Regulator walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Argento checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Argento drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dispatch Regulator defends it well.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Argento counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Argento.
Argento postures up in Dispatch Regulator's guard and throws a big left but Dispatch Regulator blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Argento throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Argento with a flurry of punches that miss.
Argento must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Argento missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Argento missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dispatch Regulator manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Argento manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Dispatch Regulator pushing down on Argento's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dispatch Regulator not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dispatch Regulator tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Dispatch Regulator is pressing down on Argento's thigh, looking to free his foot. Argento is holding on for now.
Argento regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dispatch Regulator. #T4#
Dispatch Regulator working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dispatch Regulator looking to pass the guard.
Dispatch Regulator throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Argento has his foot on Dispatch Regulator's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dispatch Regulator works his way back into a safe position though.
Dispatch Regulator wants to pass the guard but Argento is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dispatch Regulator trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dispatch Regulator missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chronian Dispatch Regulator dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexus Argento's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dispatch Regulator misses with a hook.
Argento drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dispatch Regulator defends it well.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dispatch Regulator throws a shot from downtown. Argento moves away and avoids it.
Argento feints the counter takedown.
Argento slips under a jab from Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Argento counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dispatch Regulator!
Dispatch Regulator is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Argento 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.
Dispatch Regulator is looking to regain half guard here but Argento keeps moving and retains side control.
Argento in side control, throwing shots but Dispatch Regulator defends. #T1#
Dispatch Regulator sneaks back into half guard.
Argento thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Argento wants to free his trapped foot but Dispatch Regulator is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Argento throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dispatch Regulator to regain full guard.
Argento distracts Dispatch Regulator with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Argento makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dispatch Regulator 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.
Argento loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Argento scoring with punches to the head and body.
Argento preventing the sweep.
Dispatch Regulator pulls Argento in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Dispatch Regulator has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Argento trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Argento keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dispatch Regulator's head.
Dispatch Regulator looking to hit a scissor sweep but Argento is one step ahead there.
Argento working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Argento postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dispatch Regulator seems keen to control Argento's posture.
Argento pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dispatch Regulator is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Argento missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Argento throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dispatch Regulator works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dispatch Regulator preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dispatch Regulator seems keen to control Argento's posture.
Dispatch Regulator preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dispatch Regulator utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Argento working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dispatch Regulator utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Argento won't allow Dispatch Regulator to sweep him here.
Argento content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Argento working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Dispatch Regulator 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#
Dispatch Regulator wants to lay and pray for a moment but Argento keeps working.
Dispatch Regulator tries to pass the half guard into mount. Argento knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dispatch Regulator throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Argento keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dispatch Regulator throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dispatch Regulator not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexus Argento showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexus Argento's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dispatch Regulator is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Argento moves away from the strike by Dispatch Regulator.
Argento with the counter takedown but Dispatch Regulator avoids it easily.
Dispatch Regulator throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Argento tries to counter it with a takedown but Dispatch Regulator pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dispatch Regulator scores with a one two! Argento had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Dispatch Regulator.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dispatch Regulator throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Argento decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dispatch Regulator's guard.#T1#
Argento slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dispatch Regulator defending against the ground and pound.
Dispatch Regulator is trying to get back to half guard.
Argento working the ground and pound.
Dispatch Regulator struggling a bit here.
Dispatch Regulator taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dispatch Regulator avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Argento.
Argento is putting a hurting on Dispatch Regulator here, landing some big shots from side control. #T2#
Argento postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Argento connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dispatch Regulator some visible discomfort.
Argento 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.
Argento in side control, throwing shots but Dispatch Regulator defends.
Dispatch Regulator is looking to reverse the position.
Argento looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dispatch Regulator is avoiding damage well.
Dispatch Regulator takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dispatch Regulator wants to control but Argento postures up.
Argento working the ground and pound.
Alexus Argento has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Argento in side control, throwing shots but Dispatch Regulator defends.
Dispatch Regulator takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dispatch Regulator wants to control but Argento postures up.#T3#
Argento tries to move to mount but Dispatch Regulator blocks the move with his legs.
Argento throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Argento scoring with punches and elbows.
Argento works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dispatch Regulator regains half guard, as Argento was trying to land strikes.
Dispatch Regulator on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Argento trying to advance position but Dispatch Regulator counters by regaining guard.
Dispatch Regulator is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dispatch Regulator preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Argento is in close to Dispatch Regulator's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Argento missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Argento with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Argento trying to move into half guard but instead Dispatch Regulator has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Dispatch Regulator throws a strike but Argento rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Argento cracks Dispatch Regulator with a solid left hand.
Dispatch Regulator managing to control the position.
Dispatch Regulator avoiding any damage from the 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!
Argento throws an elbow that misses. Dispatch Regulator uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Argento's guard. Nice move by Dispatch Regulator!#REVR#

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: DMMA 370 x
Date: Nov 10, 2024

#R1#
A slow jab from Cole misses its intended target.
Cole misses with a hook.
Argento looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cole misses with a left hand #TD#
so Argento counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Our spies down at at CHECMATE PRIME MMA inform us that Cole has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Argento postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Cole is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cole working a defensive guard here.
Argento stands and throws Cole's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Argento lands an elbow. #CUT#It looks like White Cole has been cut.
Cole tries to improve position but can't.
Cole taking punishment in the form of punches. #CUT#That has opened up White Cole's cut even more.
Cole wants to control but Argento postures up.
Cole is trying to get back 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!#T1#
Argento cracks Cole with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Argento is putting a hurting on Cole here, landing some big shots from side control. #CUT#The cut above White Cole's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cole tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Argento wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Argento landing a few strikes. #CUT#White Cole's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexus Argento!
Our winner, Alexus Argento, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DMMA 360 Rapheal v Morrison
Date: Oct 18, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Hurry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Argento manages to avoid it.
Hurry misses with a hook #TD2#
and Argento counters with a shoot takedown. Hurry fights it but they end up in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Argento's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hurry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Argento throws a strike but Hurry rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Argento looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hurry is defending well. Argento quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hurry has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Argento celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexus Argento!
Alexus Argento seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 349 Sitsongrit v Tadageru
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1#
Ihantala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Argento manages to avoid it.
Argento is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ihantala throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Argento counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ihantala!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Ihantala takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ihantala manages to get back to half guard.
Argento is looking to advance position but Ihantala won't allow it.
Argento not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Argento lands a nice short elbow.
Ihantala regains full guard. Nicely done.
Argento advances to half guard.
Nice strikes from Argento there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Argento working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Ihantala keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Argento lands strikes from half guard.
Argento sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ihantala defending well though.
Ihantala trying to control but Argento postures up.
Ihantala wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Argento there.
Ihantala is looking to escape.
Ihantala is looking to control Argento's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ihantala avoid being mounted?
Argento slips a nice elbow through Ihantala's hands, connecting with Ihantala's forehead.
Nice strikes from Argento there.
Ihantala wants to control but Argento is keeping busy.
Argento looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Argento tries to pass to full mount but Ihantala defends it. #T2#
Argento throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Argento drops an elbow to the side of Ihantala's head.
Argento seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Argento working over Ihantala with some ground and pound. Ihantala looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ihantala tries to get to full guard but Argento has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Ihantala is working hard here to advance position.
Argento winds up and cracks Ihantala with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Argento takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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. Argento connects with a nice short shot to Ihantala's temple.
Ihantala regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ihantala will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ihantala looking for a sweep. Not yet Ihantala, not yet.
Argento makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Argento scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Argento working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ihantala's head.
Argento lands a couple of digs.
Ihantala bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Argento's guard. #REVR#
Ihantala trying to control but Argento is working from the bottom.
Ihantala looking to sit in guard and control but Argento gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Argento scoring with some ground and pound.
Argento throwing strikes from guard but Ihantala blocks nicely.
Argento postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Argento lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Argento has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Argento works over Ihantala with some ground and pound from guard.
Argento cracks Ihantala with a solid left hand.#T4#
Argento with a nice head shot there.
Argento working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Argento working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ihantala's head.#ROC2#Ihantala is rocked!
Argento arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Ihantala's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexus Argento!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexus Argento thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 346 Mogh v Pisswater
Date: Sep 01, 2024

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Dispatch Regulator as he connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Alexus Argento has been cut.
Argento tries to clinch but Dispatch Regulator is having none of it.
Dispatch Regulator is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Argento decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dispatch Regulator has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dispatch Regulator is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Argento throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Argento takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
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. Argento connects with a nice short shot to Dispatch Regulator's temple.
Argento stalling.
Dispatch Regulator wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Argento performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dispatch Regulator is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Argento not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Argento wants to control but Dispatch Regulator is keeping him busy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Argento sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Argento shoots in but Dispatch Regulator avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Argento looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dispatch Regulator!#T2#
Dispatch Regulator gets back to half guard.
Argento perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Argento is trying to control the action in half guard but Dispatch Regulator is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dispatch Regulator is looking to control Argento's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dispatch Regulator avoid being mounted?
Argento is keen to just control but Dispatch Regulator is a slippery customer.
Dispatch Regulator wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Dispatch Regulator trying to control from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Argento passes into side control, despite Dispatch Regulator's attempt to control the position.
Dispatch Regulator is trying to get back to half guard.
Dispatch Regulator is working hard here to advance position.
Argento trying to control the action but Dispatch Regulator is working from the bottom.
Dispatch Regulator tries to bench press Argento off him but Argento keeps the position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dispatch Regulator keeps Argento under control for a moment.
Dispatch Regulator is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dispatch Regulator with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #TD2#
Argento shoots in and bounces Dispatch Regulator off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Argento throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dispatch Regulator works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexus Argento dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexus Argento's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Argento ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Argento with the counter takedown but Dispatch Regulator avoids it easily.
Argento shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Argento defending well as Dispatch Regulator loads up on a big left hand.
Argento slips a jab from Dispatch Regulator.
Argento tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Argento shoots in and drives through. Dispatch Regulator sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Dispatch Regulator on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Dispatch Regulator misses.
Alexus Argento is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Argento blocks a jab.#TD2#
Argento shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dispatch Regulator manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Argento throws a strike but Dispatch Regulator rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Dispatch Regulator is pushing down on Argento's leg trying to pass to half guard. Argento is fighting to maintain full guard but Dispatch Regulator has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dispatch Regulator trying to control from half guard but Argento is working away.
Argento manages to get to full guard.
Dispatch Regulator pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Argento is keeping the position for now.
Dispatch Regulator postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Argento trying to control the position.
Argento doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dispatch Regulator slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dispatch Regulator fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Argento is looking to regain half guard here but Dispatch Regulator keeps moving and retains side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Argento managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator working away.
Dispatch Regulator looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Argento is avoiding damage well.
Dispatch Regulator throws a strike aimed at the side of Argento's head but Argento avoids it well.
Dispatch Regulator wants to stand but Argento has his arm trapped. #T3#
Argento is not content to let Dispatch Regulator control the position.
Dispatch Regulator misses with the ground and pound.
Argento defending against the ground and pound.
Dispatch Regulator tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Argento is trying to control Dispatch Regulator's posture but Dispatch Regulator avoids it.
Argento is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dispatch Regulator trying to control the position but Argento is working away.
Dispatch Regulator is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Argento can do to turn this around?#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dispatch Regulator just content to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dispatch Regulator trying to control the action but Argento is working from the bottom.
Dispatch Regulator throws an elbow but Argento slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dispatch Regulator sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Argento is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Argento parries the strikes from Dispatch Regulator easily there. Dispatch Regulator is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Argento to escape.
Dispatch Regulator fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Argento can't do much from the bottom here.
The ground and pound from Dispatch Regulator seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chronian Dispatch Regulator dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexus Argento's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Argento doesn't manage to clinch there - Dispatch Regulator circles away.
Argento with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a nice uppercut.
Argento uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dispatch Regulator.
Argento counters with a body kick.
Argento looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dispatch Regulator is fending him off so far but Argento persists. Nope, Dispatch Regulator circles away and we're back to standing.
Argento checks the leg kick.
Argento slips under a jab from Dispatch Regulator.#CL2#
Argento takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dispatch Regulator.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Argento is trying to pull guard but Dispatch Regulator has him pressed against the cage.
Chronian Dispatch Regulator has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexus Argento.
Argento takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dispatch Regulator is pushing Argento up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Dispatch Regulator pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Argento checks a leg kick.
Dispatch Regulator waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Argento.
Dispatch Regulator lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Argento at a distance. #CL2#
Argento takes the fight into the clinch.
Argento looking to slow down the pace here.
Dispatch Regulator tries a knee to the head but Argento blocks it. #BC#
Dispatch Regulator breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Argento steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dispatch Regulator.
Argento steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dispatch Regulator.
Argento will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2#
Argento misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dispatch Regulator throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Argento darts in looking for a takedown but Dispatch Regulator gets double underhooks and turns Argento into the cage.
A punch combination from Argento misses.
Dispatch Regulator is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Argento.
Argento dives in and grabs Dispatch Regulator's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dispatch Regulator pushes down on Argento's head and hops out.
Nice uppercut lands for Dispatch Regulator. That snapped Argento's head back.
Argento closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dispatch Regulator connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Dispatch Regulator as he connects with a hook.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a series of wild punches.
Argento takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD2#
Argento is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dispatch Regulator's half guard.
Dispatch Regulator is looking to improve his position.
Dispatch Regulator gets back to full guard. #T4#
Dispatch Regulator can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Argento controls the pace.
Dispatch Regulator has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Argento preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chronian Dispatch Regulator showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dispatch Regulator 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: DMMA 330 Double Trouble
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Argento takes the fight into the clinch.
Argento takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Alexus Argento has been cut.
Dewitt lands a damaging elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dewitt.
Argento misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Argento's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Argento throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Argento throws a hook but Dewitt blocks it.
Argento shoots in but Dewitt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dewitt tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Argento manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Argento looks to clinch
letting Dewitt counter with a right hand.
Good leg kick by Argento.
Alexus Argento seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dewitt leaves Argento with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dewitt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Argento lands a leg kick that knocks Dewitt off balance momentarily.
Argento scores with a decent looking hook.
Argento throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dewitt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dewitt works the jab nicely.
Dewitt misses with a wild body shot.
Argento shoots and misses
and Dewitt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Alexus Argento's cut even more.
Howie Dewitt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexus Argento.
Argento tries to clinch but Dewitt moves out of range.
We've been told by Dewitt's head coaches at Chikara MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Argento throws a leg kick
and Dewitt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Argento looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2##CL2#
Argento gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Argento can't find room to land a body shot as Dewitt controls the action.
Dewitt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dewitt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dewitt pushes Argento back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dewitt takes a shot to the head.
Argento tries to work over Dewitt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Argento prevents a body shot from Dewitt.
Dewitt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Argento lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Argento lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Argento's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dewitt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Argento swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Argento was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Howie Dewitt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Argento lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A swing and a miss from Argento.
Argento lands with a thumping leg kick.
Argento dips to his left and cracks Dewitt with an uppercut!
Argento lands a lovely overhand right.
Argento attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Argento misses with a body shot
letting Dewitt counter with a right hand. #CL#
Dewitt moves into the clinch.
Dewitt lands with a light punch inside.
A frustrated look appears on Argento's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dewitt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Argento has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dewitt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dewitt lands with a short shot to the head.
Argento wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Argento avoids a wild elbow strike from Dewitt.
Dewitt works on Argento's body with a couple of short punches.
Argento looks winded!
Dewitt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Argento's elbow.
Dewitt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dewitt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Argento backwards.
Dewitt lands a hook that snaps the head of Argento backwards.
Still in the clinch, Dewitt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dewitt lands a nice shot to the body.
Dewitt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Argento backwards. #CUT#The cut above Alexus Argento's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dewitt.
Dewitt pushes Argento back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Dewitt.
Dewitt lands a nice shot to the body.
Dewitt lands a nice elbow.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Howie Dewitt!
Howie Dewitt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 325 Argentino vs Lovanov
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Lovanov. That snapped Argento's head back. #CUT2#It looks like Alexus Argento has been cut.
Lovanov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Argento lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Argento ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lovanov moves away.
Lovanov swings for the body but Argento moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Argento has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Zahbit Lovanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Argento throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lovanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Argento looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lovanov is fending him off so far but Argento persists. Nope, Lovanov circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab from Lovanov.
Lovanov throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Argento counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Lovanov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Argento avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lovanov.
Argento tries to roll over but Lovanov keeps him under control.
Lovanov trying to control the action but Argento is working from the bottom.
I've been told that Lovanov has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Lovanov thows a huge punch but Argento dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Lovanov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lovanov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lovanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Argento keeps working. #SUB#
Argento actively working from the bottom here.
Argento is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lovanov thows a huge punch but Argento dodges it nicely. #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.
Argento is refusing to be controlled, as Lovanov sits in half guard.
Argento is looking for a sweep. Lovanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lovanov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Argento defending well though.
Lovanov trying to control the pace.
Lovanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Argento's head.
Argento keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Argento wants to control but Lovanov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lovanov slips under a jab.#T3##TD2#
Lovanov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lovanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lovanov passes Argento's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lovanov controlling the action here.
Lovanov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lovanov working the head and body with strikes.
Lovanov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lovanov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lovanov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Lovanov working over Argento with some ground and pound. Argento looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lovanov thows a huge punch but Argento dodges it nicely.
Lovanov trying to control the action but Argento is working from the bottom.
Lovanov is looking to advance position but Argento won't allow it.
Argento is pressing down on Lovanov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lovanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahbit Lovanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexus Argento's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lovanov scores with a jab.#CUT2#Alexus Argento's cut is getting worse.
Lovanov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Argento on the side of the head.
Argento misses with an uppercut.
Argento takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Argento looks to throw the jab but Lovanov is out of range.
Argento looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lovanov tries to land a leg kick but Argento saw it coming and moves away.
Argento swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Argento ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lovanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov scores with a nice right hand. #TD2#
Lovanov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Argento to the ground. Lovanov is now in Argento's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lovanov wants to control from the top but Argento keeps moving.
Argento can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lovanov controls the pace.#T1#
Let's hope that Lovanov 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.
Lovanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lovanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lovanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Argento bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lovanov's guard. #REVR#
Argento postures up in Lovanov's guard and throws a big left but Lovanov blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Argento accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lovanov looking to control. #T2#
Argento sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lovanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Argento is one step ahead there.
Lovanov looking to control.
Lovanov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Zahbit Lovanov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Argento trying to control but Lovanov is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Argento misses with a straight left.
Lovanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Argento moves away.
Argento appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Argento takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT2#Alexus Argento's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lovanov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Argento has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Argento and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Argento staying out of range there.
Argento thinks about countering with a head kick.
Argento steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lovanov.
That kick from Argento tenderised Lovanov's leg. Lovanov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Argento stuns Lovanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lovanov lands a nice looking body shot.
Argento throws a push kick but Lovanov slaps the foot to one side.
Lovanov throws a looping overhand right but Argento ducks down to avoid it.
As Lovanov looks to move away, Argento throws a big counter combo but Lovanov just gets out of the way.
Lovanov throws an off balance right hand
and Argento counters with a good, hard body kick but Lovanov shrugs it off.
Argento ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Argento slips a jab from Lovanov.
Argento takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
Lovanov scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Argento lands with a right hand.
Lovanov dips to his left and cracks Argento with an uppercut!#CUT2#Jeez, Alexus Argento's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Lovanov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zahbit Lovanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Argento swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lovanov throws a sloppy body shot
and Argento counters with an inside leg kick.
Argento takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Argento closes the distance and pushes Lovanov back into the cage.
Lovanov tries to work over Argento's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lovanov lands a hook that snaps the head of Argento backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lovanov.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zahbit Lovanov!
Zahbit Lovanov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: DMMA 316 Kersikov vs Argento
Date: May 12, 2024

#R1#
Kersikov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Argento fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kersikov checks it well.
Argento shoots in for a double leg but Kersikov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick from Argento.
Argento ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Argento misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Kersikov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Argento has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kersikov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Argento changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Argento uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
Kersikov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Alexus Argento seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Argento scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Argento.
Argento throws a series of punches but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Argento fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kersikov avoids it really well and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Argento throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Kersikov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kersikov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Argento takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Argento.
Argento counters with a body kick.#T2##CL2#
Argento has closed the distance and engaged Kersikov in a clinch.
Argento throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov tries to land knees in the clinch but Argento avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Argento pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Argento misses with a hook to the body
and Kersikov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Argento is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kersikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Argento looks for the body kick but Kersikov saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Argento.
Kersikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Argento bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Argento feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Kersikov connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#It looks like Alexus Argento has been cut.
Kersikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Argento lands a slapping body shot.
Kersikov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kersikov is looking to land body kicks.
Argento misses with a combination
and Kersikov counters with a thumping low kick.
Argento tries a head kick but it misses.
Kersikov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Argento scores with a hook to the body. Kersikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Kersikov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Argento throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Kersikov. #CL2#
Argento darts in and clinches Kersikov up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Argento.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kersikov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexus Argento will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexus Argento's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kersikov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Argento shoots in but Kersikov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kersikov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Argento lands a nice hook to Kersikov's body. Kersikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Donk. Argento catches Kersikov right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Argento moves into the clinch successfully.
Kersikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kersikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kersikov connects with a knee to the head.
Kersikov lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Argento.
Argento tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
Kersikov prevents a body shot from Argento.
Kersikov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Argento blocks a body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to throw a body punch but Argento avoids it by throwing Kersikov back against the cage. #BC#
Kersikov breaks the clinch.
Argento throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Argento throws a series of punches but Kersikov avoids them all with ease.
Kersikov wants to slow Argento down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice leg kick from Argento, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Kersikov throws a sloppy head kick and Argento moves out of range easily.
Argento is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kersikov with a body shot.
Kersikov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Argento counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Andrei Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kersikov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kersikov misses with a double jab
and Argento counters with a three punch combo that has Kersikov backing up. Kersikov nods at Argento to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Argento.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kersikov.
Argento is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kersikov with a body shot.#T3#
Argento misses with a wild combination.
Kersikov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Argento closes the distance and pushes Kersikov back into the cage.
Argento lands with a left to the head.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Argento. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Kersikov. #TD2#
Argento lands a takedown into guard.
Kersikov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Argento manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Argento wants to take a breather but Kersikov is having none of it. #T4#
Argento is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Argento looks to land a strike but Kersikov avoids it nicely and regains full 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!
Argento throws a big elbow that misses.
Argento postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Argento throws a strike but Kersikov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Argento is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Kersikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kersikov 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexus Argento will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexus Argento's cut.
That's time! Kersikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Argento tries to clinch but Kersikov is having none of it.
Argento just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Kersikov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Argento lands a body shot.
Argento wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kersikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Argento lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kersikov will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Argento.
Argento misses with a double jab.
Kersikov is looking to land body kicks.
Argento only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Argento steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kersikov. That one must have hurt.
Argento shoots in and drives through. Kersikov sprawls well.
Argento takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kersikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Argento checks a leg kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Argento. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Argento looks to move away, Kersikov throws a big counter combo but Argento just gets out of the way.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Argento moves out of range. #T2#
Kersikov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good exchange - Kersikov coming out on top.
Argento moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kersikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Argento appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kersikov blocks a head kick by Argento.
Kersikov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Argento fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kersikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Argento throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Argento connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Kersikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Argento.
Argento looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Argento doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#That has opened up Alexus Argento's cut even more.
A good leg kick by Kersikov.
Argento will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Andrei Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexus Argento.
Argento on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4##KD#
Kersikov lands a big right hand that sends Argento crashing to the mat! Kersikov stays standing though and waves Argento back to his feet!#CUT#The cut above Alexus Argento's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov is looking to slow Argento down with leg kicks.
Argento takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kersikov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Argento is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kersikov rather than just go for the knockout.
Argento shoots in but no luck this time.
Andrei Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Argento's shoulder, as Argento tries to avoid the shot.
Argento misses with a two punch combination.
Argento swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Kersikov clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Alexus Argento's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Argento throws a body kick that misses.
Argento digs a good body shot into Kersikov's ribs.
Argento shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kersikov as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Kersikov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Argento.
Argento moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Argento misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Argento keeps Kersikov at a distance using the push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Argento walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Argento tries to score with a low kick but Kersikov moves his leg out of the way.
Kersikov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kersikov avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Kersikov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Argento counter with a right hand.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice takedown defense from Kersikov. No joy for Argento on that attempt.
Argento tries to clinch there but Kersikov circles away.
Kersikov thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Argento's shoulder, as Argento tries to avoid the shot.
Argento let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kersikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kersikov throws a push kick but Argento slaps the foot to one side.
Kersikov lands the left hand.#CUT#Alexus Argento's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T2#
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov tries to land a front kick but Argento steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kersikov drops Argento with a huge uppercut! Argento drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Kersikov is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Kersikov!
Andrei Kersikov retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Andrei Kersikov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 310 Temidare vs Kersikov
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Walton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Argento counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Walton!
Walton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Walton is pressing down on Argento's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Argento postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Argento is in close to Walton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Walton has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Argento has passed into side control.
Argento working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Walton is trying to control Argento's posture but Argento avoids it.
Walton is looking for a sweep.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walton tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Argento landing shots from mount.
Walton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Argento in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Walton is desperately trying to improve his position but Argento has a good base and remains in mount.
Walton gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Argento is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Walton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Argento.
Walton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Walton.#T2#
Walton looking to control.
Argento wants to control from the top but Walton keeps moving.
Walton pulls Argento in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Walton working a defensive guard but Argento manages to pass into side control anyway.
Walton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Walton struggling a bit here.
Argento is looking to take a break and control but Walton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walton gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Walton is doing well to control the position and prevent Argento from advancing to side control.
Walton wants to get back to full guard.
Argento winds up and cracks Walton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Argento throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Walton to regain full guard.
Argento looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walton trying to keep a closed guard but Argento is proving a slippery customer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexus Argento dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Walton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Argento displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Walton throws out the jab.
Argento defending well as Walton loads up on a big left hand.
Walton throws a body shot but no joy.
Walton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Argento checks the leg kick.
And Argento responds with a good body kick, but Walton manages to step out the way in time.
Walton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Argento.
Argento has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Walton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Walton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Argento blocks a jab.
Argento throws out a counter right but Walton avoids it with no problem.
Argento checks the leg kick nicely there.
Argento throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Walton misses the target.
Walton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
A combination from Argento does no damage.
It looked like Walton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
John Boy Walton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walton looks to land a right hand but Argento moved out of range.
Walton throws out a loose jab but Argento uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Walton, right into the meat of the thigh.
Argento scores with a crisp jab that stopped Walton in his tracks. #CUT2#It looks like John Boy Walton has been cut.
Argento with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Walton to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Alexus Argento has been cut.
Argento darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
John Boy Walton is winning the standup battle so far.
Walton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
John Boy Walton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Argento staying out of range there.
Walton throws a jab but it's blocked by Argento.
Argento cracks a nice hook into Walton's ribs.
Walton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Walton looks to score with a jab to the body but Argento is just out of range.
Good work by Argento as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
Nice body kick there by Argento.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Argento with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Walton swings for the body but Argento moves out of range.
Argento misses with a hook to the body
letting Walton counter with a right hand.
Walton throws a lazy right hand but Argento sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Walton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Argento.
Walton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Argento looks to land a combination but Walton avoids it well.
Argento is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Walton rather than just go for the knockout.
Argento lands a nice looking body shot. #TD2#
Argento fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Walton sprawls well initially but Argento persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Argento is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Nice strikes from Argento there.
Argento prevents Walton from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Argento.
Argento lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Argento lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Argento scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Argento lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Walton is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Argento is thwarting Walton's attempts to control the position.
Walton taking some punishment here, with Argento in his half guard.
Argento wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walton keeps working.
Argento is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Argento works his way into full mount!
Argento wants to control the pace but Walton is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexus Argento showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Argento takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Argento moves out of range as Walton strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Argento. Walton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Walton checks a leg kick.
Walton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Argento moves away.
Walton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Walton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Argento.
Walton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Argento circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from Argento on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walton misses the shot to the body.
Argento replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Walton blocks it well.
A head kick misses from Argento.
Argento lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Walton at a distance.
Walton's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Walton duly obliges.
John Boy Walton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Walton scores with a hook.
Argento lands a really nice looking cross but Walton seems unphased.
Walton looks to score with a jab to the body but Argento is just out of range.
Argento fails with a takedown attempt.
Walton throws a leg kick
and Argento counters with a left and a right that stings Walton.
Walton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walton was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Argento comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Argento uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Walton.
A countering left hand to the body from Argento misses.
Walton misses with a low kick.#T2##KD2#
Argento lands a big right hand that sends Walton crashing to the mat! Argento stays standing though and waves Walton back to his feet!#ROC2#Walton is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oh Walton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Walton throws a lazy uppercut
and Argento makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Walton really felt that one!
Walton seems to have got his legs back now.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Walton got wobbled bad by a big combination! Argento presses forward with punches and knees until Walton stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Walton closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexus Argento!
Alexus Argento seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated John Boy Walton had this to say: 'Mr Pickles, I’m sorry I let you down my friend.'.

Event: DMMA 302 Dall Jr vs Brown
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Argento walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Argento pivots, looking for a leg kick but Spong is out of range and Argento settles back down.
Argento misses the shot to the body.
Argento connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big right from Spong misses.
Argento looks to score with a jab to the body but Spong is just out of range.
Argento fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Argento cracks Spong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Spong misses with a wild body shot.
Spong looks to land a right hand but Argento moved out of range.
Argento is looking to land body kicks.
Spong appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Spong fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Spong shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Spong was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Argento takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Spong trying to control the action but Argento is working from the bottom.
Check out the look on Spong's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T1#
Argento manages to get back to half guard.
Spong working the head and body with strikes.
Argento wants to improve his position but Spong is controlling well.
Spong scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Spong there. #SUB#
Spong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Argento is looking to improve his position.
Spong working the head and body with strikes.
Argento is positioning himself well to prevent Spong advancing to mount.
Spong drops an elbow to the side of Argento's head. #T2#
Spong is looking to advance position but Argento won't allow it.
Argento tries to get to full guard but Spong has control of the leg.
Argento has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Spong is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Spong looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Argento with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Argento manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Argento trying to keep a closed guard but Spong is proving a slippery customer.
Argento looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spong is one step ahead there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Spong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Spong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Argento has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Spong has managed to get both his arms back between Argento's legs - danger averted.
Argento working a defensive guard here.
Spong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Argento is keeping the position for now.
Spong forces his way into half guard.
Argento is looking for a sweep. Spong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Argento moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Argento wants to sweep but no luck.
Spong working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Argento looking for a guillotine here but Spong defends easily.
Spong is in close to Argento's body, working some short punches and elbows.#CUT#It looks like Alexus Argento has been cut.#T4#
Spong chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Argento working for submissions but it's allowed Spong to get to half guard.
Argento is trying to control but can't.
Spong prevents Argento from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Argento is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Spong winds up and cracks Argento with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Argento is trying to get back to full guard.
Argento wants to control but Spong is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Spong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexus Argento's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Spong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spong avoids the body shot from Argento.
Argento connects with a solid leg kick.
Argento slips under a jab from Spong.
Spong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Argento sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Spong somewhat.
Spong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Argento can do to turn this around?
Argento throws a head kick that misses.
Argento throws a hook but Spong avoids it easily.
Argento stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Argento defending well as Spong loads up on a big left hand.
Spong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Argento misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Argento throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
so Spong counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Argento lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
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!#SUB#
Spong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Argento postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Spong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Argento lands a couple of digs.
Argento content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Daniel Spong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Argento is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Argento trying to control the position from guard on top but Spong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Spong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Argento gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Argento working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Spong is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Spong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB#
Spong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Argento is aware though and is defending well.
Argento keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Spong's head.
Argento scoring with some ground and pound.
Spong wants to sweep here but Argento controlling him for the moment.
Argento must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Argento wants to control from the top but Spong keeps moving. #SUB#
Argento avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Spong looking for a sweep. Not yet Spong, not yet. #T3#
Argento scoring with punches to the head and body.
Argento chips away with some ground and pound.
Spong looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Spong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Argento chips away with some ground and pound.
Argento works over Spong with some ground and pound from guard.
Argento trying to control the position from guard on top but Spong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Spong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Argento scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Argento scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Spong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Argento is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Spong has his foot on Argento's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Argento works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Spong throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Argento escapes and throws Spong's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Argento scoring with punches from side control.
Argento connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Spong some visible discomfort.
Spong taking a bit of punishment here - Argento scoring with strikes.
Argento scoring with punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spong tries to buck Argento off but Argento is having none of it.
Argento lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Spong down.
Argento working the body and head with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexus Argento showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexus Argento's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Spong has a takedown stuffed.
Argento misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spong.
A big left from Spong misses.
Spong avoids the head kick by Argento.
Argento throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Spong's head.
Argento throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A punch combination from Argento misses.
Argento is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spong.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Spong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Argento as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Spong or perhaps it was just good defense by Argento, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Spong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Spong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Argento.#T1#
Argento fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Argento uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spong.
Argento ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spong moves away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Argento.
Spong lands a jab to the head.
Argento has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Argento looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spong is fending him off so far but Argento persists. Nope, Spong circles away and we're back to standing.
Argento just misses with a punch to the body.
Alexus Argento seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Argento scores with a head kick.
Spong misses with a wild body shot.
Spong throws a shot from downtown. Argento moves away and avoids it.
Spong dodges the punch combination from Argento.
Spong throws a big shot that misses.
Argento ducks under a wild hook from Spong.
Spong is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Argento's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Spong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Argento sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Spong somewhat.
Argento follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T2##TD#
Spong darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Argento looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Spong.
Argento is controlling Spong's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Spong prevents Argento from improving his position.
Spong looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Spong is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Spong tries to pass to full mount but Argento defends it.
Argento gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Argento looking for a guillotine here but Spong defends easily.
Spong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Argento 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#
Argento looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Spong wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Spong is trying to maintain the position but Argento is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Spong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Argento pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Spong looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spong is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Argento maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Spong could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Argento has cracked it and Spong is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Argento!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexus Argento!
After winning the bout, Alexus Argento thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 292 Kuomanen vs Thorn 2
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Argento blocks a jab.
Argento was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cole looks to land a left hand but Argento moved out of range nicely.
Cole on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Argento. Argento obviously looking to wear him down.
Cole scores with a nice right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Alexus Argento has been cut.
Argento blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Argento misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Cole misses the target.
Argento throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Argento connects with the punch.
Argento throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cole jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Argento bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Argento thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Argento scores with a takedown into Cole's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cole trying to keep a closed guard but Argento is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Cole has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Argento can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Cole is looking for a triangle but Argento pushes his legs off easily.
Argento scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Argento is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Our spies down at at CHECMATE PRIME MMA inform us that Cole has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Cole throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Argento working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Cole looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cole avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Cole throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Argento scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Argento is working Cole over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Argento postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Argento postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Argento wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Argento scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Cole is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Cole has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Argento can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Argento postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Argento wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving. #SUB2#
Cole working for a triangle but Argento defends it easily. #T3#
Argento scoring with punches to the head and body.
Argento landing with the ground and pound.
Argento scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Cole has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Argento can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Argento is in close to Cole's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Cole is looking for a triangle but Argento pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Cole is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Argento is aware though and is defending well.
Argento makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Argento is working Cole over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Argento wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Cole looking to control. #SUB2#
Cole is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Argento is aware though and is defending well.
Argento wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Argento lands a couple of elbows.
Argento might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cole looking to control.
Argento with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Cole looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Cole working for submissions but it's allowed Argento to get to half guard. #SUB2#
Cole actively working from the bottom here.
Argento lands strikes from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexus Argento dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexus Argento's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Argento gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#CUT#It looks like White Cole has been cut.
Argento is stalling here.
Argento misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Argento is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cole can't break the clinch.
Argento wants a takedown but no success here.
Argento tries to throw a body punch but Cole avoids it by throwing Argento back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD#
Argento jumps guard and drags Cole to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cole postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cole drops back looking for a leg! Argento is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Argento manages to kick Cole off! Cole jumps back into Argento's guard. #SUB#
Argento is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cole defends well.#T1#
Argento wants to sweep here but Cole controlling him for the moment.
Argento is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cole can do to turn this around?
Argento wants to improve his position but instead Cole has moved into half guard.
Argento is trying to control but Cole manages to pass to mount!
Argento is desperately trying to improve his position but Cole has a good base and remains in mount.
Argento is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Cole has taken his back. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Argento's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Argento trying to control the hands but Cole breaks the grip.
Argento rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Argento makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Argento.
Argento 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.
Argento is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Argento wants to control but Cole passes easily into half guard.
Argento regains full guard. Nicely done.
Argento is trying to hold Cole in close to prevent damage but Cole has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Argento looking for subs from the bottom but Cole mounts him!#SUB2#
Argento defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cole. #SUB2#
Cole goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Argento is on top in guard. #T4#
Argento landing with the ground and pound.
Argento content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cole trying to keep a closed guard but Argento is proving a slippery customer.
Argento keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cole's head.
Argento landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Cole isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Argento stacks Cole on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Argento!
Argento in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Argento is putting a hurting on Cole here, landing some big shots from side control. #CUT#That has opened up White Cole's cut even more.
Cole on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexus Argento dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Cole is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD#
Argento shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Argento showed some decent athleticism there.
Argento lands with a punch from half guard. #CUT#The cut above White Cole's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#SUB2#
Cole looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Argento scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Argento is trying to control the action in half guard but Cole is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cole works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Cole is looking for a triangle but Argento pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cole is looking for a triangle but Argento pushes his legs off easily.
Argento with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#CUT#White Cole's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexus Argento!
Alexus Argento thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 287 Kuomanen vs Khan
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Sakala defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Argento.
Argento scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've been hearing reports that Argento has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Argento fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sakala moves away from the strike by Argento.
Argento fails with the takedown
and Sakala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Argento fails in his attempt to clinch.
Argento fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexus Argento. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sakala on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakala misses with a kick to the body.
Sakala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Argento moves away.
Sakala has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Argento fails with the takedown
and Sakala counters with a head kick. #T1#
Argento tries a head kick but it misses.
Sakala looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Argento counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Argento.
Argento throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sakala works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Argento missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Argento stays in close to Sakala's body and controls the position.
Sakala looking for a sweep. Not yet Sakala, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Argento's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Argento lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Argento throws an elbow that misses. Sakala uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Argento's guard. Nice move by Sakala!#REVB##SUB#
Argento is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sakala defends well.#SUB#
Argento is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sakala defends well.#T2#
Argento keeping moving, preventing Sakala from controlling successfully.
Argento not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SU2#
Sakala stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nice uppercut lands for Sakala. That snapped Argento's head back. #CUT2#It looks like Alexus Argento has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Argento throws a sloppy body shot
letting Sakala counter with a right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Sakala 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Argento throws a right and a left that both miss.
Argento fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sakala on the side of the head.
Sakala scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Argento avoids a kick to the body.
Sakala misses with a body kick.
Argento just misses with a punch to the body.
Sakala looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yannick Sakala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Argento shoots in but Sakala avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sakala misses the shot to the body.
Sakala takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Argento closes the distance and clinches.
Sakala prevents a body shot from Argento.
Still in the clinch, Argento scores with a nice short uppercut.
Argento misses with a punch to the body.
Sakala scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sakala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sakala misses with a knee strike.
Sakala blocks a body shot from Argento.
Argento is trying to pull guard but Sakala turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4#
Sakala swings wildly with an uppercut but Argento uses good head movement to avoid it.
Argento jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sakala walks away with a smile on his face. Argento gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sakala works Argento's body with a nice hook.
Sakala takes a swing at Argento's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Sakala does it's job there.
Sakala loads up on a big right hand but Argento slips the punch.
Argento misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sakala.
Sakala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Argento.
Argento avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alexus Argento seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakala just misses with a punch to the body.
Argento will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sakala throws a looping overhand right but Argento ducks down to avoid it.
Sakala misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yannick Sakala will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexus Argento's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sakala throws a wild body kick that Argento sees coming a mile off.#TD#
Argento shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Sakala has one foot on Argento's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Argento scores with a jab.
Argento doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sakala avoids the body shot from Argento.
Sakala lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Argento ducks under a wild hook from Sakala.
Argento appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Argento throws a sloppy body shot
and Sakala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Argento drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sakala has momentary wrist control but Argento slips an elbow through the middle.
Argento loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Argento working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Argento throwing strikes but missing.
Argento stopping the sweep attempt from Sakala.
Argento content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Argento is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Argento working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sakala looking for a sweep. Not yet Sakala, not yet.
Argento won't allow Sakala to get back to his feet.
Argento scoring with some ground and pound.
Argento with a flurry of punches that miss.
Argento throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Argento looking to sit in guard and control but Sakala gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2##SUB#
Argento working for a triangle but Sakala defends it easily. #SUB#
Argento looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakala sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Argento 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.
Sakala passes Argento's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sakala content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Argento manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Sakala is stalling in the full guard.
Sakala trying to control but Argento is working from the bottom.
Argento is trying to control the position but Sakala postures up. #SUB#
Argento looking for a triangle here. Sakala is fighting it but it looks tight! Argento pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sakala is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alexus Argento!
Alexus Argento thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 277 NYE
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Argento takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alexus Argento seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kearney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Argento was well out of range. Poor timing from Kearney.
Argento waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kearney.
Kearney looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Argento has Kearney up against the cage in a clinch.
Kearney working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Kearney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kearney has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Argento misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Argento throws a shot from downtown. Kearney moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Kearney misses.
Kearney misses with a wild body shot.
Argento half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Argento misses with a kick to the body
and Kearney counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Alexus Argento has been cut.
That kick from Argento tenderised Kearney's leg. Kearney is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kearney blocks a jab.
Argento throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Kearney gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Argento to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T1#
Argento trying to control but Kearney is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Argento accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kearney is pulling down on Argento's head to control his posture.
Kearney keeping moving, preventing Argento from controlling successfully.
Argento postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kearney is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Argento postures up in Kearney's guard and throws a big left but Kearney blocks it.
Argento wants to control from the top but Kearney keeps moving.
Kearney is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Argento slips nicely into half guard.
Argento is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Argento throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kearney because Argento loaded up on that one.
Argento lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #SUB#
Argento working for a guillotine from mount but Kearney is in no mood to give up.
Argento can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kearney is looking to escape. #T3#
Argento lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kearney hang on?
Argento wants to control the pace but Kearney is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Argento is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kearney has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kearney! #SUB#
Argento escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kearney gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Argento looking for subs off his back but Kearney has passed one foot through into half guard. #T4#
Kearney is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Argento is looking for a sweep. Kearney is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Argento gets back to full guard.
Kearney pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Argento is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Argento is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kearney looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexus Argento dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexus Argento's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Argento cracks Kearney with a good jab.
Argento connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Argento tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kearney swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice takedown defense from Kearney. No joy for Argento on that attempt.
Kearney looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Argento tries to clinch but Kearney moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Kearney on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Argento scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kearney won't allow Argento to pass to mount.
Argento looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kearney wants to get back to full guard.
Argento landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kearney is holding on to half guard well.
Kearney on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Kearney has hold of Argento's hands but Argento slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Argento works his way into full mount!
Argento scoring with strikes but Kearney is staying in there.
Argento scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kearney?
Kearney tries to reverse the position but Argento maintains control.
Kearney takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC#Kearney is rocked!
Argento postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Kearney bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Argento and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexus Argento!
A victorious Alexus Argento thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 269 Calamari vs Doom 2
Date: Dec 08, 2023

#R1#
Steel misses with a straight right.
Argento went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Good shot there by Steel.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Argento clinches up with Steel and pushes him back against the cage.
Steel lands with a left to the head.
Steel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Still in the clinch, Argento scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Daniel Steel has been cut.#BC#
Argento breaks from the clinch.
Steel misses the body punch
and Argento counters with a body kick.
Argento looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Argento takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Argento is just out of range.
Argento swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Steel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Argento counters with a slapping leg kick.
Steel misses the body punch
and Argento counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Argento rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Argento was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Steel throws an overhand right that lands on Argento's shoulder, as Argento tries to avoid the shot.
Steel takes a swing at Argento's ribcage but misses.
Daniel Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Argento fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Steel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Argento has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Steel is trying to keep an underhook but Argento manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Steel tries to get to full guard but Argento has control of the leg.
Argento wants to free his trapped foot but Steel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Argento lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Argento lands a nice short elbow.
Argento seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Steel is pressing down on Argento's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Argento trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Argento looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Argento postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Argento throws a strike but Steel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Argento has his foot on Steel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steel works his way back into a safe position though.
Steel advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Steel seems to be looking for submissions.
Argento is refusing to be controlled, as Steel sits in half guard. #T4#
Steel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Argento haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Steel is working for a submission of some sort.
Argento gets full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Argento is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alexus Argento will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel Steel's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Steel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Argento under the eye.
A cross from Steel lands.#CUT2#It looks like Alexus Argento has been cut.
Steel is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Argento slips a straight right by Steel.
Steel tries to clinch but Argento moves out of range.
Steel tries to close the distance and clinch but Argento swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slow jab from Steel misses its intended target.
Argento appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Argento scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel misses with a jab to the body
and Argento counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steel thinking.
Steel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Argento was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Argento throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Argento walks into a left hand.
Argento turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Argento throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Argento tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Steel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Argento counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Argento.
Argento connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Steel looking for subs off his back but Argento has passed one foot through into half guard.
Steel is looking to control Argento's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steel avoid being mounted?#T2#
Argento thows a huge punch but Steel dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Argento there.
Steel wants to improve his position but Argento is controlling well.
Steel won't allow Argento to pass to mount.
Alexus Argento overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Argento performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Argento is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel can do to turn this around?#T3##SUB#
Argento 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.
Argento trying to control from Steel's half guard. Steel has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Argento got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Argento has managed to get both his arms back between Steel's legs - danger averted.
Steel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Argento is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Steel looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Argento has picked Steel up and slammed him! Steel can't keep hold of the triangle and Argento manages to pass to side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexus Argento dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Argento just misses with a punch to the body.
Argento stuns Steel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Argento on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Steel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Argento moves into range and connects with a jab.
Steel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Argento makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Steel misses with an uppercut
and Argento counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steel throws a series of punches but Argento avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
Argento looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Argento throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Argento does a little dance to reset his feet.
It appears Argento was looking to counter with a kick there.
Argento misses with a body punch
and Steel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
A combination from Argento does no damage.
Argento fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Argento throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel misses with an uppercut. #KD#
Argento lands a left and a right that send Steel crashing to the mat, dazed. Argento thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Steel is rocked!
Steel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Argento counters with a nice low kick that buckles Steel's knee momentarily.
Steel is still on wobbly legs! Can Argento finish him?
Steel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steel throws a right hand that misses
and Argento counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Steel out cold! What a finish! Argento is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexus Argento!
A victorious Alexus Argento thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 262
Date: Nov 10, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Hurry takes the fight into the clinch.
Hurry is pressed up against the cage. Argento has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hurry down to the mat. Hurry avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Argento misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Hurry moves into the clinch successfully.
Argento tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hurry scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Alexus Argento has been cut.#BC2#
Hurry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hurry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Argento connects with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hurry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hurry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Argento throws a low kick but Hurry moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Argento scores with a shot to the body.
Argento is looking to land body kicks.
Argento throws a body punch but Hurry moves out of range.
Argento is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hurry.
Hurry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hurry pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Hurry fails with an attempt to clinch.
Argento tries to work over Hurry's front leg with a kick but Hurry checks it.
Never Hurry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Hurry. No joy for Argento on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexus Argento. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Argento uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hurry.
Argento half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Argento swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Argento misses the shot to the body.
Hurry misses with a few strikes there.
Argento bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hurry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Argento misses.
Never Hurry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hurry blocks a head kick by Argento.
Argento on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Argento misses with a kick to the body.
Argento throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Hurry was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hurry moves out of range of the strikes.
Hurry tries to clinch up.
Argento throws a quick counter head kick but Hurry was just out of range.
Argento fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hurry has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hurry lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Argento at a distance.
Argento is looking to wear down Hurry with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Argento throws a head kick but Hurry moves out of range.
Hurry misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hurry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Argento moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hurry scores with a three punch combo!
Argento keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Argento wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hurry. Argento does a little dance to reset his feet.
Argento is looking to slow Hurry down with leg kicks.
Argento works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hurry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Argento.
Hurry fails with an attempt to clinch.
Donk. Argento catches Hurry right on the button with a cross.
Argento uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hurry.
Argento lands a jab to Hurry's midsection.
Argento looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hurry is fending him off so far but Argento persists. Nope, Hurry circles away and we're back to standing.
Hurry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hurry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Argento moves away.#T3#
Argento throws a body punch but Hurry moves out of range.
Argento throws a head kick that misses.
Hurry is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Argento. That snapped Hurry's head back.
Argento darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hurry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Argento was well out of range. Poor timing from Hurry.
Hurry lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hurry lands a nice hook to Argento's body. Argento takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hurry is looking to clinch but Argento is avoiding it.
It looked like Argento wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hurry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Argento misses.
Hurry misses with an uppercut. Argento saw that one coming.
Argento avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Hurry. #T4#
Argento has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Argento there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hurry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Argento throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hurry looks to land a combination. Argento sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Argento avoids the head kick by Hurry.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Argento is defended easily by Hurry.
Hurry tries to clinch up but Argento circles away and keeps his distance.
Argento walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hurry checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Argento lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Hurry closes the distance and clinches.
Argento misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hurry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Argento drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hurry pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hurry tries to close the distance and clinch but Argento swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hurry cracks Argento with an open hand slap.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Never Hurry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexus Argento's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Argento fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hurry looks to clinch
letting Argento counter with a right hand.
Argento lands a nice shot that snaps Hurry's head back. #CL2#
Hurry has managed to clinch.
Hurry is pressed up against the cage. Argento has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hurry down to the mat. Hurry avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Argento.
Argento throws a jab but it's blocked by Hurry.
Hurry blocks a leg kick.
Hurry scores with a jab. Argento acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Argento doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hurry lands with a cross.
Hurry works Argento's body with a nice hook.
Argento throws a hook but Hurry avoids it easily.
It looks like Argento has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#CL2#
Hurry gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hurry misses with a body punch. #BC#
Argento pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Argento blocks a head kick by Hurry.
Hurry fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Argento is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Argento ducks under a wild hook from Hurry.
A little feinted left hand from Argento on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good exchange - Hurry coming out on top.
Hurry tries to clinch but Argento is having none of it.
A quick step to the side and Argento tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Argento works the jab nicely.
Argento avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hurry slips under a jab.#CL2#
Hurry clinches.
Hurry struggles to land a body shot inside as Argento controls his hands. #BC#
Argento escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hurry cracks Argento with a right hand to the side of the head.
Argento throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hurry has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Argento fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexus Argento. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hurry avoids the body shot from Argento.
Argento closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hurry circles away.
Argento throws a series of punches but Hurry moves out of range. #T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Hurry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hurry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Argento fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hurry.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hurry scores with a head kick. Argento tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#Alexus Argento's cut is getting worse.
Hurry lands a nice hook to Argento's body. Argento takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Never Hurry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Argento tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hurry was well out of range. Poor timing from Argento.
Hurry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Hurry closes the distance and pushes Argento back into the cage.
Argento tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Argento can't find room to land a body shot as Hurry controls the action. #BC#
Argento manages to break the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Argento.
Hurry plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Argento slips a jab and a cross from Hurry.
Never Hurry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hurry throws a looping overhand right but Argento ducks down to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Argento. #T3#
Hurry connects with a right hand. Argento shakes it off.
Argento circles away from the clinch attempt
and Argento counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hurry avoids a kick to the body.
Argento scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hurry in his tracks.
Hurry lands a glancing blow to the side of Argento's head.#CL2#
Hurry gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hurry blocking some punches.
Hurry tries to break the clinch but Argento is controlling the position.
Argento lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hurry.
A right handed body shot lands from Hurry.
Argento presses Hurry against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hurry lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hurry prevents a body shot from Argento. #BC2#
Hurry breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Argento takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hurry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Argento misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Argento tries a low kick but Hurry avoids it.
Argento shoots for a double leg takedown but Hurry sprawls well. He's pushed Argento's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hurry jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT2#Alexus Argento's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hurry slips under a jab.
Argento slips a jab and a cross from Hurry.
Argento throws the kick towards the body but Hurry avoids it.
Hurry lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Argento ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hurry moves away.
A head kick misses from Hurry.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Argento lands a body shot.
Hurry throws a hook to the side of Argento's head but Argento sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hurry moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hurry moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Never Hurry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexus Argento's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Hurry takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Argento lands a right hook to the body.
Hurry tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Argento manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hurry fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Hurry misses its intended target.
Hurry on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Argento. Argento obviously looking to wear him down.
Argento throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Hurry pushes Argento up against the cage in a clinch.
Hurry prevents a body shot from Argento. #BC2#
Hurry manages to break the clinch.
A left lands for Hurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Argento.
Argento dodges the punch combination from Hurry.
Argento uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hurry.
Argento throws a counter high kick but Hurry was just alert enough to avoid it.
Argento blocks a head kick by Hurry.
Argento scores with a push kick.#T1#
Hurry checks a leg kick.
Argento blocks a head kick by Hurry.
Hurry throws a head kick that misses.
Argento swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hurry has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hurry takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hurry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Argento throws out the jab.
Argento scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hurry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hurry throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Argento to counter with a crisp jab.
Argento blocks a head kick by Hurry.
Hurry moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Argento throws a body kick that misses
and Hurry counters with a right hand to the body.
Argento just misses with a punch to the body.
Hurry throws a poor cross that misses
and Argento counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hurry thinking.
Hurry checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hurry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Argento. #T2#
Argento shoots in but Hurry avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A head kick misses from Argento.
Hurry lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Argento scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hurry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Argento lands a nice looking body shot.
Hurry takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hurry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Argento throws out the jab.
Hurry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Argento circles away quickly and effectively.
Hurry swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Argento gets a double leg takedown into Hurry's guard.
Hurry avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Argento postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Argento wants to control from the top but Hurry keeps moving. #T3#
Argento scoring with some ground and pound.
Argento 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.
Argento lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Hurry looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Argento trying to control but Hurry is working from the bottom.
Hurry is trying to control the position but Argento postures up.
Argento postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Argento throwing strikes but missing.
Argento works over Hurry with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Argento looking to sit in guard and control but Hurry gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Argento working a defensive guard here.
Argento can't keep his opponent in guard - Hurry advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Argento is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Argento looking for submissions off his back.
Argento trying to control here.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Never Hurry!
Never Hurry thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 250 Kwong vs Roll
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Argento looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Argento takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT#It looks like Alexus Argento has been cut.
Argento blocks a jab.
Argento lands with a nice combination. Sakala backs away looking to recover.
Argento is looking to slow Sakala down with leg kicks.
Nice body kick there by Sakala.
Sakala throws a leg kick but Argento moved away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Argento lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sakala has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sakala and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sakala looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Sakala misses its intended target.
Sakala checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sakala swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Argento.#T1#
Sakala throws a push kick but Argento slaps the foot to one side.
A combination from Argento does no damage.
Sakala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sakala throws a half hearted mid kick.
Argento shapes to counter with a head kick.
Sakala moves out of range of the strikes.
Argento jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sakala thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Argento if he has to take too many more of those.
Argento uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakala.
Argento steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Argento misses the shot to the body.
Sakala lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Argento has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T2#
Sakala connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sakala throws a body kick that misses
enabling Argento to counter with a crisp jab.
Sakala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Argento.
A nice leg kick from Sakala, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakala takes a swing at Argento's ribcage but misses.
Yannick Sakala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sakala is looking to clinch.
Sakala misses with a looping left.
Sakala chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Some wild striking there from Argento. #T3#
Argento avoids a kick to the body.
Argento swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Argento misses.
Sakala throws a quick counter kick to the body but Argento avoids it.
Argento swings widly with a right hand
and Sakala counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sakala missing with a left hand there. Argento was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Argento is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sakala with a body shot.
Sakala lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Argento throws a right hand that misses
and Sakala counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Alexus Argento's cut even more.
Sakala throws a wild body kick that Argento sees coming a mile off.
Sakala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Argento moves away.
And Argento tries to counter it with a takedown but Sakala pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Argento swings widly with a right hand
and Sakala counters with a slapping leg kick. #T4#
Argento lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sakala at a distance.
Sakala throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Argento counters with a single leg into guard. Sakala didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakala keeping moving, preventing Argento from controlling successfully.
Sakala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Argento prevents Sakala from getting back to his feet.
Sakala keeping moving, preventing Argento from controlling successfully.
Argento tries to free his leg and advance position but Sakala is retaining full guard.
Argento has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Argento postures up in Sakala's guard and throws a big left but Sakala blocks it.
Sakala pulls Argento in to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yannick Sakala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexus Argento's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Argento smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sakala is looking to land body kicks.
Argento let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Argento dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sakala takes a swing at Argento's ribcage but misses.
Sakala throws a leg kick that is checked
and Argento counters with a three punch combo that has Sakala backing up. Sakala nods at Argento to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Argento blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Argento tries to stall but Sakala uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Argento looking for a takedown.
Argento blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Sakala fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Argento. #T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Argento - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short uppercut from Argento.
Sakala has a couple of punches blocked by Argento.
Sakala scores with a shoulder strike.
Sakala lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Argento backwards.
Argento blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Argento breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sakala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Argento on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sakala takes a swing at Argento's ribcage but misses.
Sakala looks to land a right hand but Argento moved out of range.
Argento blocks the body kick.
A jab from Sakala does it's job there.
Sakala doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Sakala throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
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!
Sakala misses with a lunging right hand
and Argento cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sakala throws a body punch but Argento moves out of range.
It seemed like Argento was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sakala closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Argento takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sakala throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Argento has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sakala.
Argento is breathing heavily.
Sakala connects with a high kick. #T3#
Sakala misses with a left hand
and Argento cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sakala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Argento releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Argento misses with a body kick.
Sakala is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sakala pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sakala goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Argento misses with a head kick.
A nice leg kick from Sakala, right into the meat of the thigh.
A lazy left from Argento finds it's target.
Argento keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yannick Sakala is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Sakala scores with a nice body kick.
Sakala tests Argento's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sakala darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#The cut above Alexus Argento's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sakala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Argento.
Argento misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sakala.
Sakala thinks about countering with a body kick.
Sakala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Argento can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakala misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Argento decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sakala's guard.
Sakala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yannick Sakala dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexus Argento's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sakala misses with a body kick.
Argento swings for the body but Sakala moves out of range.
Argento throws an off balance right hand
and Sakala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sakala tries to land a front kick but Argento steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Despite the aggression on Argento's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sakala misses with a body shot.
A jab from Argento misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Argento misses with a few strikes there.
Sakala is looking to chop away at Argento's legs.
Despite the aggression on Argento's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Argento uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sakala.
Argento is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Argento connects with an inside leg kick.
Sakala lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sakala throws a sloppy head kick and Argento moves out of range easily.
Argento throws a sloppy head kick and Sakala moves out of range easily.
Sakala moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Argento takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Argento walks into a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Sakala as he connects with a hook.
Sakala lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Sakala checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sakala misses with a body shot.
Sakala misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Argento throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sakala's waist but Sakala gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Argento off to one side.
It looked like Sakala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sakala scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#Alexus Argento's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Sakala goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Yannick Sakala!
Yannick Sakala opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: DMMA 241 Cortez vs Thorn
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
Tyler looks for the body kick but Argento saw that one coming.
Argento looks to land a body kick but Tyler moved away.
Good standup being displayed there by Argento as he connects with a hook.
Tyler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Argento. Argento obviously looking to wear him down.
Tyler misses with a body kick.
As Tyler backs away, Argento returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've been hearing reports that Argento has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Argento takes a swing at Tyler's ribcage but misses.
Argento throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tyler finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler works Argento's body with a nice hook.
Tyler catches Argento with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#It looks like Alexus Argento has been cut.
Tyler scores with a spinning back kick!#T1#
Tyler misses with a straight left.
Argento misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tyler throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Argento counters with a body kick.
Argento pushes Tyler away with a front kick.
Tyler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Argento paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Argento. Tyler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Argento throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Argento throws an off balance right hand
letting Tyler counter with a right hand.
Argento misses with a hook to the body
and Argento takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Tyler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tyler has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Argento slips a jab from Tyler.
Tyler thuds his shin into the meat of Argento's side.
Argento misses with a kick to the body
and Tyler counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters circling a little - Tyler finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Argento blocks the body kick.
Tyler blocks a jab.
Argento fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tyler on the side of the head.#T3#
Argento staying out of range there.#CL2#
Tyler drives through and clinches with Argento against the cage.
Tyler digs a right hand into Argento's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Argento's gas tank.
Argento blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tyler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Argento is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tyler.
Argento is breathing heavily.
Tyler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Argento's elbow.
Argento wants to get back to striking at distance but Tyler won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Tyler.
Argento is trying to force a seperation but Tyler has the dominant position.
Tyler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tyler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyler tries a body shot but Argento blocks it.
Argento tries to circle away but Tyler has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
Tyler tries a body shot but Argento blocks it.
Tyler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Argento's elbow.
Tyler misses with the head strike.
Argento lands a body shot.
Tyler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tyler lands a right hand.
Argento looking to stall.
Tyler blocks an uppercut.
Tyler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Argento works on Tyler's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Argento.
Tyler lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Tyler on the inside.
Argento blocks a body shot from Tyler.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Tyler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexus Argento's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Argento misses with a few strikes there.
Argento throws a series of punches but Tyler moves out of range.
Tyler follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Argento misses with the body kick
and Tyler counters with a right hand to the body.
Tyler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Argento wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tyler slips a jab and a cross from Argento.
Tyler scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Argento misses with a lunging right hand
and Tyler counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tyler misses with a hook. Argento ducked under it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Argento throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T1#
Argento bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Argento crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tyler - the referee stops the clock and Argento gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tyler. Argento manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tyler throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tyler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT2#Alexus Argento's cut is getting worse.#CL2#
Tyler closes the distance and clinches.
Argento is trying to break free.
Argento blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tyler lands a nice shot to the body.
Tyler lands a nice shot to the body.
Tyler lands with a right to the head.
Tyler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Argento backwards.
Tyler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Tyler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Argento swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Argento struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyler controls his hands.
Tyler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Argentos head.
Tyler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tyler holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tyler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tyler works on Argento's body with a couple of short punches.
Tyler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT2#Alexus Argento's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tyler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tyler.
Argento is trying to break the clinch but Tyler has him pressed against the cage.
Tyler is struggling to control the position.
Pete Tyler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tyler lands a nice uppercut.#T3##KD2#
Tyler floors Argento with a big punch on the inside! Argento is trying to recover but Tyler dives into side control. #ROC2#Argento is rocked!
Argento prevents Tyler from moving into mount.
Tyler has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Argento blocking the ground and pound.
Tyler wants to control the pace but Argento is squirming around nicely.
Tyler sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Tyler looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T4#
Poor strikes thrown by Tyler there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tyler moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Argento has worked his arm free - good work by Argento!
Tyler advances to mount.
Argento gets back to half guard.
Argento is in trouble now - Tyler has advanced to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Tyler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexus Argento's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Tyler throws a body kick that misses
enabling Argento to counter with a crisp jab.
Tyler slips under a jab from Argento.
Tyler only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Argento thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tyler throws a hook to the side of Argento's head but Argento sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Argento throws a big counter combination but Tyler scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pete Tyler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Argento avoids a kick to the body.
Argento throws a big counter combination but Tyler scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Argento connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Argento misses with the body kick
and Tyler counters with a nice low kick that buckles Argento's knee momentarily.
Tyler lands with a nice body kick. #T1#
Tyler connects with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Argento throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tyler on the side of the head.
Tyler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Argento defending well as Tyler loads up on a big left hand.
And Argento counters with a quick kick to the body but Tyler blocks it.
Argento throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tyler looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tyler misses with a hook. Argento ducked under it nicely.
Argento misses with a left hand
and Tyler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tyler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Argento's head.#CUT2#Jeez, Alexus Argento's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Tyler lands a glancing blow to the side of Argento's head.#T2#
Argento blocks a head kick by Tyler.
Tyler misses with an uppercut. Argento saw that one coming.
It looked like Argento wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Argento will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Argento listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Argento misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Argento tests Tyler's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Pete Tyler has been cut.
Tyler throws a good cross that connects.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pete Tyler!
Pete Tyler seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 231 Klimenko vs Menezes
Date: Aug 27, 2023

#R1#
Kowalski moves out of range as Argento strikes.
Kowalski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Argento sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peter Kowalski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kowalski is defended easily by Argento.
Kowalski misses with a left hand
and Argento counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kowalski enables Argento to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kowalski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Argento wants to pass the guard but Kowalski is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Argento puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kowalski is staying active underneath Argento, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Argento not doing much here.
Kowalski is not content to let Argento control the position.
Kowalski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kowalski.
Kowalski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Argento is one step ahead there.
Argento with a nice head shot there.
Kowalski looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kowalski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kowalski looking for a sweep. Not yet Kowalski, not yet.
Argento throwing strikes but missing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kowalski is pulling down on Argento's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Kowalski. No joy for Argento on that attempt.
A head kick misses from Argento.
Kowalski connects with a nice looking jab.
Argento takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Kowalski misses with a shot to the body
and Argento counters with a good low kick that Kowalski was not able to check.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kowalski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Argento takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kowalski shoots in but no luck this time.
Argento keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kowalski.
Kowalski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Argento defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kowalski.
Alexus Argento has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Kowalski.
Kowalski drops his hands momentarily and Argento takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kowalski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Argento circles away.
Kowalski throws a right and a left that Argento avoids nicely. #T4#
Kowalski with a hook.
Kowalski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Kowalski misses its intended target.
Kowalski fails with the takedown
and Argento counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowalski closes the distance and clinches up with Argento, looking for a takedown. Kowalski pushes Argento against the cage but Argento circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Argento is looking to counter with head kicks.
Argento stuffs the takedown attempt from Kowalski. Kowalski gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kowalski tries for a takedown but Argento circles away easily#KD#
and Argento counters with a crisp one two that drops Kowalski! Argento thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kowalski to his feet! Kowalski is in big trouble!
Nice sprawl there from Argento as Kowalski shoots in.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Peter Kowalski will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kowalski misses with a combination
and Argento counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Kowalski falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexus Argento!
A relieved looking Alexus Argento thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DMMA 222 Roos vs Widenose
Date: Aug 06, 2023

#R1#
Spanner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Argento throwing a counter right hand but Spanner manages to avoid it.#TD#
Argento looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Spanner!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Argento looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Spanner takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #CUT#It looks like Bleeding Spanner has been cut.
Argento lands a nice forearm strike.
Spanner tries to improve position but can't.
Spanner takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Spanner is looking for a sweep.
Argento trying to control the action but Spanner is working from the bottom.
Spanner tries to bench press Argento off him but Argento keeps the position.
Argento 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.#T1#
Argento working the head with strikes.
Argento controlling the position from side mount.
Spanner takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Spanner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Argento working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Argento has an Americana. Spanner didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Argento is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Argento hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Alexus Argento!
A relieved looking Alexus Argento thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Bleeding Spanner was interviewed post fight and said 'That was fucking bullshit!'.

Event: DMMA 213 Roos vs Distefano
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Hurry throws a head kick that misses.
Hurry tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Argento manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hurry throws a head kick but Argento moves out of range.
Hurry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Argento moves away.
Argento appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hurry darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Hurry gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hurry lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Hurry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Argento takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL#
Hurry closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Argento breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurry misses with a hook. Argento ducked under it nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Argento has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hurry looks to score with a jab to the body but Argento is just out of range.
Argento wants to clinch.#T1##CL2#
Argento moves into range and clinches up with Hurry.
Argento prevents a body shot from Hurry. #BC#
Hurry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Argento lands a jab-cross combination.
Argento throws a body punch but Hurry moves out of range. #TD2#
Argento shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hurry looking for a sweep. Not yet Hurry, not yet.
Argento postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hurry preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Argento works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ground and pound from Argento.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hurry avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Argento. #T2#
Hurry has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Argento is working away from the top position though.
Argento lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hurry is staying active underneath Argento, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Argento is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Argento not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Argento trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Argento there.
Argento scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Argento throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Argento is trying to control the action in half guard but Hurry is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Argento might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hurry haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Hurry avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Argento.
Hurry keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Argento is trying to control. Hurry wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hurry is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Argento scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hurry desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Argento is nestled in close to Hurry, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Argento trying to control from half guard but Hurry is working away.
Argento wants to pass to mount but Hurry is defending the position.
Hurry regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Argento is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Argento is working Hurry over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hurry controls Argento momentarily but Argento frees himself.
Argento is looking to work some ground and pound but Hurry has wrist control.
Argento postures up in Hurry's guard and throws a big left but Hurry blocks it.
Argento not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Argento is in close to Hurry's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Argento trying to control the position from guard on top but Hurry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Argento throws a strike but Hurry rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Argento escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hurry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexus Argento dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Argento stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC2#Hurry is rocked!
Hurry throws a combination that misses
and Argento makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hurry really felt that one!
Oh Hurry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Argento lands with a right and another and another! Hurry is in big trouble! Argento lands again and this time it's lights out for Hurry! A quality knockout there for Argento.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexus Argento!
Our winner, Alexus Argento, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: ENIGMA 165
Date: Apr 23, 2023

#R1#
Ebe misses the shot to the body.
Ebe swings for the body but Argento moves out of range.
It looked like Argento wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ebe scores with a hook to the body. Argento takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Argento throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Argento moves away from the strike by Ebe.
A slapping leg kick lands for Argento.
Ebe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Argento on the side of the head.
Ebe lands a jab to the nose.
Argento tries to clinch but Ebe is having none of it.
Ebe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've been hearing reports that Argento has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ebe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#It looks like Alexus Argento has been cut.
Argento uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ebe.
Ebe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Argento. #CL#
Argento pushes Ebe up against the cage in a clinch.
Ebe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Argento just stands there and leans against the cage.
Argento throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Argento is trying to trip Ebe. He has hold of a leg but Ebe is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Argento persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ebe trying to keep a closed guard but Argento is proving a slippery customer.
Argento landing some decent shots from guard.
Argento 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.#T1#
Ebe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Argento landing with the ground and pound.
Ebe trying to keep a closed guard but Argento is proving a slippery customer.
Argento cracks Ebe with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Ebe looking for a guillotine here but Argento defends easily.
Argento landing with the ground and pound.
Argento tries to free his leg and advance position but Ebe is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Argento got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ebe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Argento has managed to get both his arms back between Ebe's legs - danger averted.
Argento is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Argento wants to control from the top but Ebe keeps moving.
Our spies down at at CHECMATE PRIME MMA inform us that Ebe has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Ebe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Argento defends well.
Argento throwing strikes from guard but Ebe blocks nicely.
Argento lands a couple of digs.
Argento throws a big elbow that misses.
Ebe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Argento works over Ebe with some ground and pound from guard.
Argento scoring with punches to the head and body.
Argento postures up and lands a big shot to Ebe's brow.
Argento keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ebe's head.
Argento distracts Ebe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Ebe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Argento gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Argento postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Argento working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ebe's head.#SUB2#
Ebe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Argento doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Argento manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ebe looking to control.
Argento postures up and lands a big shot to Ebe's brow.
Argento trying to control but Ebe is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ebe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Argento connects with a couple of short punches.
Ebe is trying to keep Argento in close.
Argento postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Ebe trying to keep a closed guard but Argento is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ebe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Argento trying to control the position from guard on top but Ebe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Argento working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ebe's head.
Ebe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Argento trying to control the position from guard on top but Ebe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Argento thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ebe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Argento.
Argento working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Argento postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ebe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexus Argento dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexus Argento's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ebe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Argento's head.
Ebe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Ebe. Beautiful body shot.
Ebe looks to land a right hand but Argento moved out of range.
Ebe ducks right into an uppercut from Argento.
Ebe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ebe misses the shot to the body.
Ebe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Argento uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ebe.
Argento thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ebe if he has to take too many more of those. #TD#
Argento closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Argento lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Argento chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Argento got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ebe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Argento has managed to get both his arms back between Ebe's legs - danger averted.
Argento throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Argento keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ebe's head.#SUB2#
Ebe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Argento trying to control but Ebe is working from the bottom.
Argento makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Argento trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Ebe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Argento's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ebe trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Ebe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Argento makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Argento accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Argento scoring with some ground and pound.
Argento postures up and lands a big shot to Ebe's brow.
Argento lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Argento trying to control the position from guard on top but Ebe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Argento is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Argento trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Argento trying to control the position from guard on top but Ebe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Argento is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ebe can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Ebe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Argento missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alexus Argento overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Argento makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Argento loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Argento trying to control but Ebe is working from the bottom.
Argento scoring with punches to the head and body.
Argento missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Argento got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ebe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Argento has managed to get both his arms back between Ebe's legs - danger averted.
Argento distracts Ebe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Argento lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ebe is trying to keep Argento in close.
Ebe has momentary wrist control but Argento slips an elbow through the middle.
Argento postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ebe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Argento defends well.#SUB2#
Ebe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Argento gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Argento scoring with some ground and pound.
Argento works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Argento uses his free foot to push down on Ebe's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ebe.
Ebe wants to control but Argento is having none of it.
Argento raining down shots from the mount!
Ebe taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Argento! Ebe is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexus Argento!
Alexus Argento thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ENIGMA 158
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1#
Couceiro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Argento cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Couceiro shoots in for a double leg but Argento sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Argento keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alexus Argento has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xandao Couceiro.#TD2#
Couceiro shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Couceiro prevents Argento from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Couceiro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Couceiro is trying to control. Argento wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Argento is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Argento is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Couceiro has latched onto it... Big trouble! Couceiro pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Argento is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Couceiro!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Xandao Couceiro!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Xandao Couceiro waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: ENIGMA 151
Date: Feb 05, 2023

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

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

Event: ENIGMA 147
Date: Jan 08, 2023

#R1#
Tyme misses with a hook. Argento ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Argento.
Argento ducks under a wild hook from Tyme.
Argento looks to land a right hand but Tyme moved out of range.
Magnus Tyme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Argento moves out of range as Tyme strikes.
Tyme looks to land a right hand but Argento moved out of range.
Tyme looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tyme misses with a left hand
and Argento counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tyme throws a right and a left that Argento avoids nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Argento.
Argento looks to land a left hand but Tyme moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Argento has managed to clinch.
I was talking to Argento's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Argento lands a hook that snaps the head of Tyme backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Argento has picked Tyme up - he's going for a ride! Argento dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Argento performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Argento not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1##SUB#
Tyme is defending against the submission attempts here by Argento.
Tyme has hold of Argento's hands but Argento slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Still in half guard, Argento seems content to control.
Argento missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Argento is working for a kimura but Tyme is defending it quite comfortably.
Argento takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tyme can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Argento is nestled in close to Tyme, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Argento thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Argento is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Argento is nestled in close to Tyme, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Argento content to control rather than advance.
Tyme is trying to stand up here but Argento is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Argento not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Argento not doing much here.
Tyme keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Argento thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tyme's head. #SUB#
Argento has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Tyme defend it? Argento steps over the head and cranks it - Tyme is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Argento!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexus Argento!
Alexus Argento seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Magnus Tyme spoke after the fight, saying 'I respect my opponent, tonight just wasnt my night, thanks.'.

Event: ENIGMA 142
Date: Dec 18, 2022

#R1#
Strongman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Argento wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Strongman shoots and misses
and Argento counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been hearing reports that Argento has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bloodsport Strongman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Argento steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Strongman is out on his feet! Argento sets himself and nearly takes Strongman's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexus Argento!
A relieved looking Alexus Argento thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Bloodsport Strongman stepped up to the mic, saying 'Don't worry I will be back!!'.

Event: CWC 268
Date: Sep 19, 2021

180 cm
24 yrs
180 lbs

190 cm
19 yrs
243 lbs

Vrjalya

Kerr

Event: CWC 263
Date: Sep 12, 2021

190 cm
19 yrs
243 lbs

200 cm
21 yrs
275 lbs

Kerr

Mjölnir

Event: CWC 257
Date: Aug 29, 2021

190 cm
19 yrs
243 lbs

200 cm
21 yrs
275 lbs

Kerr

Mjölnir

Event: OWGP Final Four
Date: Aug 17, 2021

190 cm
20 yrs
220 lbs

190 cm
19 yrs
243 lbs

Crazyhorse

Kerr

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; James Crazyhorse! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Mike Kerr!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kerr leaves Crazyhorse with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Crazyhorse closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kerr did well to prevent Crazyhorse getting side control.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Crazyhorse (2) vs (0) Kerr
Kerr wants to get back to full guard but Crazyhorse has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Crazyhorse (5) vs (0) Kerr
Kerr is trying desperately to improve position.
Kerr tries to hold on but Crazyhorse pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Crazyhorse tries to control but Kerr wriggling away.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Kerr is looking to improve his position but Crazyhorse isn't that keen on the idea.
Crazyhorse wants to control the action but instead Kerr gets a body lock and reverses into Crazyhorse's guard! Nice work!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crazyhorse (5) vs (2) Kerr
Kerr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Kerr has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kerr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Crazyhorse pulls Kerr in close to his closed guard and prevents Kerr from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kerr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Kerr postures up. #SUB#
Crazyhorse looking for subs off his back but Kerr has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kerr prevents Crazyhorse from improving his position.#T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kerr in particular looking to stall.
Crazyhorse is looking to improve his position. #T5#
Well, if Kerr 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.
Crazyhorse wants to get back to full guard.
Kerr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kerr passes into side control, despite Crazyhorse's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Crazyhorse (5) vs (5) Kerr#T6#
Kerr controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Crazyhorse's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Crazyhorse seems a little lost for a moment, as Kerr dominates the positioning.#T7#
Crazyhorse is looking to regain half guard here but Kerr keeps moving and retains side control.
Kerr content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T8#
Crazyhorse holding on.
Kerr takes a little break here. Crazyhorse wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T9#
Crazyhorse wants to control but Kerr postures up.#T10#
Kerr just content to control the position.
Crazyhorse can't do much from the bottom here.
Crazyhorse is looking for a sweep.
Crazyhorse being controlled for a moment. #T11#
Crazyhorse can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee asks Kerr politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kerr prefers to stall for the moment though.#T12#
Crazyhorse is looking for a sweep.
Crazyhorse is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kerr just content to control the position.
Crazyhorse is looking to regain half guard here but Kerr keeps moving and retains side control.
Kerr is staying tight to Crazyhorse's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T13#
It looks like Kerr might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T14#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Crazyhorse's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crazyhorse gets back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Crazyhorse gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Crazyhorse takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.

Event: CWC TEST 6
Date: Aug 07, 2021

190 cm
20 yrs
190 lbs

190 cm
19 yrs
243 lbs

Gracie

Kerr

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Kron Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Mike Kerr!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kerr.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gracie (0) vs (4) Kerr
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Kerr keeps moving and retains side control.
Kerr controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Kerr controlling the position.
Gracie wants to control but Kerr postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie'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.
Gracie is letting Kerr control him for a moment.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (4) Kerr#T2#
Kerr is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kerr tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Kerr has his hands clasped together around Gracie's back. He's all about the action.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
Kerr holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kerr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gracie prevents Kerr from improving his position.#T4#
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Kerr is working away.
Kerr is concentrating on defense, preventing Gracie from advancing position.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Kerr defends it.
Kerr is trying is best to control the position here. #T5#
Kerr is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Kerr is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Kerr defends it.
Kerr is looking to improve his position.
Kerr is positioning himself well to prevent Gracie advancing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Kerr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie controlling the pace.
Kerr wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well. #T7#
Kerr won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Kerr wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kerr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kerr is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie wants to control but Kerr is keeping him busy.
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T8#
Kerr manages to get to full guard.
Kerr looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gracie puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Kerr is working away.
Kerr 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.#T9#
Gracie not doing much here.
Kerr wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well. #T10#
Gracie wants to control but Kerr is keeping him busy.
Gracie sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracie is trying to control. Kerr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Kerr won't allow it. #T11#
Kerr controlling the position well.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Kerr is defending the position. #T12#
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Kerr is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Gracie wants to control but Kerr is keeping him busy.
Kerr tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg. #T13#
Kerr controlling the position for now.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Kerr is having none of it.
Kerr wants to get back to full guard.
Kerr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Kerr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T14#
Gracie is thwarting Kerr's attempts to control the position.
Kerr keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kerr wins on points by 4 to 2.

Event: CWC TEST 5
Date: Aug 06, 2021

185 cm
20 yrs
202 lbs

190 cm
19 yrs
243 lbs

Reaper

Kerr

Event: OWGP RIO 3
Date: Aug 05, 2021

190 cm
19 yrs
243 lbs

190 cm
20 yrs
190 lbs

Kerr

Gracie

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Mike Kerr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kerr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kerr defends it well.
Kerr shoots in for a double leg but Gracie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Gracie takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Gracie gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kerr (0) vs (2) Gracie
We've been hearing good reports from Kerr'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie trying to control but Kerr is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerr has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracie trying to control but Kerr is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kerr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gracie trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kerr manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kerr (2) vs (2) Gracie
Kerr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Kerr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Kerr postures up.
Kerr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kerr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Gracie has his hands on Kerr's head, controlling the position.
Kerr looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Kerr forces his way into half guard.
Kerr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gracie wants to control but Kerr is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5#
Kerr is controlling the pace.
Gracie wants to control but Kerr is keeping busy. #T6#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kerr's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Kerr.#T7#
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie is trying to control but Kerr passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kerr (5) vs (2) Gracie
Kerr controls the position. #T8#
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kerr's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kerr controlling the pace. #T9#
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kerr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kerr's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kerr (5) vs (6) Gracie
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie tries to get the hooks in deep but Kerr pushed the leg off. #T10#
Kerr really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Gracie's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Kerr tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kerr tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T11#
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie trying to control but Kerr is having none of it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T12#
Kerr wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Kerr tries to control the position but Gracie now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kerr (5) vs (9) Gracie
Gracie wants to control but Kerr is keeping busy.#T13#
Kerr trying to control the hands but Gracie breaks the grip.
A lull in the action here.
Despite being in a bad position, Kerr is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Gracie is looking to control Kerr but Kerr is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T14#
Gracie is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kerr can't escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gracie's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 9 to 5.

Event: CWC TEST 3
Date: Aug 04, 2021

190 cm
19 yrs
243 lbs

200 cm
20 yrs
275 lbs

Kerr

Mjölnir

Event: CWC Test
Date: Aug 02, 2021

190 cm
20 yrs
190 lbs

190 cm
19 yrs
243 lbs

Gracie

Kerr

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Kron Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Mike Kerr!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kerr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gracie is fending him off so far but Kerr persists. Nope, Gracie circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Gracie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gracie looking for a takedown.
Kerr wants to take the fight to the mat but Gracie manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Gracie gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Kerr
Kerr is positioning himself well to prevent Gracie advancing to mount.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Kerr is working away.
Kerr tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Gracie 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.
Gracie has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Gracie trying to control the action but Kerr is working from the bottom.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kerr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kerr controlling the position for now.
Gracie trying to control the action but Kerr is working from the bottom.
Kerr felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Kerr is defending the position.
Kerr is looking to improve his position.
Kerr is positioning himself well to prevent Gracie advancing to mount. #T3#
Gracie trying to control the action but Kerr is working from the bottom.
Kerr is trying is best to control the position here. #T4#
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kerr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kerr is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Kerr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Kerr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T5#
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Kerr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kerr holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kerr is in trouble now - Gracie has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Kerr
Kerr wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (8) vs (0) Kerr
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T6#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gracie's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Kerr tries to escape the position.
Kerr controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Gracie is trying to stick to Kerr's back but Kerr is turning into Gracie. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracie's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kerr.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (8) vs (2) Kerr#T7#
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (10) vs (2) Kerr
Kerr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T8#
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Kerr is keeping the position.
Kerr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T9#
Kerr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie trying to control but Kerr is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kerr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kerr managing to control the position. #T10#
Kerr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kerr is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture.
Gracie trying to control but Kerr is working from the bottom. #T11#
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kerr holds on and takes a little breather.
Gracie trying to control but Kerr is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kerr holds on and takes a little breather. #T12#
Kerr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.#T13#
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kerr managing to control the position.
Kerr wants to hit a sweep here but Gracie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kerr there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (13) vs (2) Kerr#T14#
Kerr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie tries to control but Kerr wriggling away.
Kerr tries to control Gracie's body but Gracie pushes him off. Kerr squirms to his side and now Gracie has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (16) vs (2) Kerr
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kerr turns into Gracie and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (16) vs (4) Kerr

And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 16 to 4.

Event: CWC 236
Date: Aug 01, 2021

190 cm
19 yrs
243 lbs

200 cm
22 yrs
200 lbs

Kerr

Kincaid

Event: TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021

190 cm
18 yrs
243 lbs

198 cm
19 yrs
281 lbs

Kerr

Rua

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Mike Kerr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Wanderlei Rua!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Rua closes the distance and clinches.
Kerr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rua pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rua stops a takedown attempt from Kerr. #TD2#
Rua has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kerr clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kerr (0) vs (4) Rua
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Kerr trying to control the hands but Rua breaks the grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kerr is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
It looks like Rua might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kerr tries to roll but Rua sticks to his back.
Rua controls the position.#T2#
Kerr is keeping busy.
I would not like to be Kerr right now.
Kerr trying to control the action but Rua just sinks the hooks in.
Rua has good solid back control here. #T3#
Kerr tries to escape the position.
Kerr trying to control the position but Rua manages to sink in the hooks.
Rua has good solid back control here. #T4#
Rua is not going to allow Kerr to sit and survive in this position.
Rua doesn't have the hooks in and Kerr manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kerr (2) vs (4) Rua
Kerr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rua swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rua is trying to control the position but Kerr postures up.
Rua wants to sweep but no luck.
Rua has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kerr has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kerr (5) vs (4) Rua#T5#
Rua tries to bench press Kerr off him but Kerr keeps the position.
Kerr controlling the position.
Rua gets back to half guard.
Kerr is pressing down on Rua's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rua is holding on for now.
Rua wants to control but Kerr is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T6#
Rua gets back to full guard.
Rua wants to sweep here but Kerr controlling him for the moment.
Rua pulls Kerr in to control the position.
Kerr trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Kerr preventing the sweep.
Rua is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kerr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rua is adopting a defensive guard.
Let's hope that Rua 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.#T8#
Rua bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kerr's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kerr (5) vs (6) Rua
Kerr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rua stands and throws Kerr's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kerr (5) vs (9) Rua
Kerr can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here.#T9#
Kerr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rua tries to advance to mount but Kerr denies him.
Rua working away.
Rua advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kerr (5) vs (11) Rua#T10#
Rua controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kerr is holding on tight. #T11#
Rua looking to control but Kerr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rua controlling the pace for now.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Rua.
Rua trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rua takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rua fails to take his opponent's back. #T12#
Kerr is just holding on here. Rua manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kerr (5) vs (14) Rua
Kerr could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rua tries to keep control of the position but Kerr is staying busy.
Rua is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Rua tries to get the hooks in deep but Kerr pushed the leg off. #T13#
Kerr tries to break free.
Rua just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Yet more stalling tactics from Rua.
Kerr tries to escape but Rua has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Rua wins on points by 14 to 5.

Event: TWGC 33 (265lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 11, 2021

199 cm
53 yrs
279 lbs

190 cm
18 yrs
232 lbs

Deux

Kerr

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 4 losses; Numero Deux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mike Kerr!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kerr tries to clinch but Deux moves out of range. #CL#
Deux darts in and clinches Kerr up against the cage.#TD#
Deux manages to pull guard.
Deux looking for a sweep. Not yet Deux, not yet.
Kerr wants to pass the guard but Deux is keeping the position.
Deux seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Kerr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Deux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kerr has managed to get both his arms back between Deux's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Deux has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kerr doesn't defend quickly enough and Deux has managed to lock this one up! Can Kerr escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Deux on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Numero Deux!
Numero Deux took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sportivit� for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: TWGC 33 (265lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021

185 cm
18 yrs
195 lbs

190 cm
18 yrs
231 lbs

Testyfives

Kerr

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Test Testyfives! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mike Kerr!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Kerr has Testyfives up against the cage in a clinch.
Kerr tries to score a body lock takedown but Testyfives shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kerr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Testyfives pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Kerr gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Testyfives (0) vs (2) Kerr
Kerr passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Testyfives (0) vs (5) Kerr
Kerr is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Testyfives's shoulder. That is not cool.
Testyfives is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Testyfives seems a little lost for a moment, as Kerr dominates the positioning.
Testyfives tries to buck Kerr off but Kerr is having none of it.
Kerr takes a little break here. Testyfives wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T1#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kerr working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kerr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Testyfives wants to control but Kerr postures up.
Testyfives is letting Kerr control him for a moment.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
More stalling from Kerr.#T3##T4#
Kerr with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T5#
Testyfives is looking to reverse the position.
Testyfives struggling a bit here.
Testyfives is being controlled here.
It looks like Kerr might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T6#
Let's hope that Kerr 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.
Testyfives tries to buck Kerr off but Kerr is having none of it.
Kerr happy to just control the position for now.
Testyfives is trying to control Kerr's posture but Kerr avoids it. #T7#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kerr takes a little break here. Testyfives wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T8#
Kerr is continuing to stall.
Testyfives is trying to get back to half guard.#T9#
Kerr just content to control the position. #T10##T11#
Testyfives is looking to reverse the position.
Kerr is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Testyfives's shoulder. That is not cool. #T12#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kerr.#T13#
The adventures of Kerr the control monster continue. Boring.#T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Kerr wins on points by 5 to 0.

Event: Syn Kerr vs Zulu
Date: Apr 18, 2021

#R1#
We shoots in looking for a takedown but Wei manages to keep the fight standing, pushing We's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Wei clinches up against the cage.
Wei tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wei's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Wei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
We gets caught flat footed, as Wei shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

We is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Wei presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We is trying to break the clinch but Wei has him pressed against the cage.
We controlling the action here for a moment.
Wei is working for takedown but We is calmly controlling the position for now.
We tries to pull guard but Wei holds him up against the cage and eventually We drops back down to his feet. #T1##TD2#
We is fighting off a takedown attempt but Wei is just too persistent for him and manages to trip We to the mat. We regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Wei drops back looking for a leg! We is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and We manages to kick Wei off! Wei jumps back into We's guard. #SUB#
We is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wei defends well.
Wei wants to get up but he can't break We's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Wei trying to control but We is working from the bottom.
We looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Wei wants to stand but We has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
We working for a triangle but Wei defends it easily.
We is trying to control the position but Wei postures up. #ES#
We uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wei defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Test We. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##CL#
We clinches up against the cage.
Wei throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
We breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Wei gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Wei manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We wants to pass the guard but Wei is keeping the position.
Wei avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##ES2#
Wei pushes We off and gets back to his feet.
Wei slips a straight right by We.#TD2#
We gets caught napping as Wei dives in and scores a takedown. We manages to retain guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now We is on top in guard. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wei controls We momentarily but We frees himself.
We preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wei holds on and takes a little breather.
Wei is looking to stand up but We isn't so interested in that idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Test Wei will probably get the nod.
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#
Horrible takedown attempt by Wei or perhaps it was just good defense by We, which made it look bad.
A head kick by Wei misses #TD#
and We decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wei's guard.
Wei throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Wei being controlled here, momentarily.
Wei is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
We thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wei swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Wei trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Test We overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We wants to control from the top but Wei keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wei not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Wei closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wei lands in his opponent's guard.

We manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
We manages to break the clinch.
We shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wei as he jumps to the side.
And Wei tries to counter it with a takedown but We pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Test We is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Wei shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts We as he jumps to the side.
Wei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but We paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wei fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Test We has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Test Wei.
Wei misses with a wild combination. #CL#
We takes the fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
We manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by We or perhaps it was just good defense by Wei, which made it look bad.
Wei wants to counter the offense by We and move into the clinch position.#T3#
We is looking to clinch.
We shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wei but Wei pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wei feints the counter takedown.
Wei keeps the fight on the outside.
Wei misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like We was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from We. Those never looked like landing.
We throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
We tries to keep at a distance but Wei has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wei tries to pull guard but We forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We jumps guard but Wei turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
We has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wei uses from the top position. #T4#
Wei looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Wei is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! We is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! We has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
We wants to pass the guard but Wei is keeping the position.
Wei is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wei wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Test We 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#
We tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wei swivels and escapes.
We tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wei swivels and escapes.
We looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Test We. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Wei looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Wei throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
We defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wei.
We keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T1#
We trying desperately to get to his feet.
Wei throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Wei tries to control but We wriggling away.
We is working to get back to half guard.
Wei controlling from mount.
We's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #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.#SUB2#
Wei is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, We has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wei can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as We is looking to escape.
We wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wei.
Wei scores with a couple of good head shots there.
We is wriggling around trying to escape. #T3#
We is working hard here to advance position.
Wei throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier. #SUB2#
Wei moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, We has worked his arm free - good work by We!
Wei is looking to take a break and control but We is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #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.
Wei is looking to take a break and control but We is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We tries to bench press Wei off him but Wei keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
We is not content to let Wei control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SU2#
Wei decides to take the fight back to the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Test Wei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wei 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Test Wei!

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