Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 370 x
Date: Nov 10, 2024

#R1#
Goat throws a half hearted mid kick.
Skolz scores with a hook.
Skolz throws a wild body kick that Goat sees coming a mile off.
Goat looks to score with a jab to the body but Skolz is just out of range.
Goat fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
An inside leg kick from Skolz misses.
Jab from Goat.
Goat tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Both fighters circling a little - Goat finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Skolz throws a solid leg kick but Goat takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Skolz.
Goat lands a glancing blow to the side of Skolz's head.
Goat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Goat moves out of range of the body kick.
Goat digs a good body shot into Skolz's ribs.
A big right from Goat misses.
Goat blocks a head kick by Skolz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skolz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skolz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skolz flicks out a counter leg kick but Goat steps away.
Skolz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1#
A slow jab from Goat misses its intended target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Goat!
Skolz misses with a low kick.
Goat feints and then cracks Skolz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Skolz down.
Skolz tries to clinch but Goat moves out of range.
Goat connects with a nice looking jab.
Skolz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Skolz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Skolz tries to clinch there but Goat circles away.
A nice leg kick from Goat, right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Goat.
Goat looks to score with a jab to the body but Skolz is just out of range.
Skolz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Goat's sensitive parts.
Goat goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Billi Goat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skolz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skolz throws a series of punches but Goat moves out of range.
Skolz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goat feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goat looks for the body kick but Skolz saw that one coming.
Skolz only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
Goat just misses with a punch to the body.
Skolz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Goat moves out of range as Skolz strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goat. Skolz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goat connects with a single shot there.
Goat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skolz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Skolz scores with a three punch combo!
A bone on bone clash there as Goat blocks the leg kick.
A jab from Skolz misses.
Goat with the inside leg kick.
Goat swats away the attempt to clinch by Skolz.
Skolz drops his hands momentarily and Goat takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Skolz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skolz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Goat lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Goat scores with a decent looking hook.
Goat misses with a low kick.
Goat cracks Skolz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Goat is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Skolz misses the target.
Goat misses with an attempted mid kick.
Goat misses with a body kick.
Goat just misses with a punch to the body.
Skolz throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Skolz forces Goat back against the cage and clinches.
Goat makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skolz.
Skolz tries to pull guard but Goat forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Skolz tries to pull guard but Goat won't allow it.
Goat prevents a body shot from Skolz.
Skolz tries to pull guard but Goat won't allow it.
Billi Goat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerrad Skolz.
Goat misses with some punches.
Skolz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skolz struggles to land a body shot inside as Goat controls his hands. #T4#
Skolz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skolz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skolz blocking some punches.
Goat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skolz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goat lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Skolz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Goat walks away with a smile on his face. Skolz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Skolz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Goat throws a body kick that misses.
Skolz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Goat checks a leg kick.
Goat lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Skolz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Goat.
Goat half committed to a counter leg kick.
Skolz thows a leg kick but Goat checks it
and Goat counters with a nice kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skolz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Goat misses with a straight right.
Goat lands the left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billi Goat dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Goat throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Skolz to counter with a crisp jab.
Goat misses with a low kick.
Skolz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skolz.
Goat misses with a hook.
Billi Goat is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Goat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skolz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Goats jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Goat looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Skolz throws a low kick, looking for Goat's leg but Goat calmly moves out of range.
Goat looks to throw the jab but Skolz is out of range.
Skolz wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goat looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Skolz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Goat tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Skolz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Skolz avoids the body shot from Goat.
Skolz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Skolz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skolz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Goat checks it well. #T1#
Skolz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Goat.
Skolz moves out of range of the body kick from Goat.
Goat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skolz can do to turn this around?
Skolz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Skolz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Goat.
Good work by Goat as he checks the leg kick.
Goat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skolz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Goat scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Skolz walks into a jab.
Goat missing with a left hand there. Skolz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goat takes a swing at Skolz's ribcage but misses.
Goat backing away here, and Skolz unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Goat misses with a right hand
and Skolz counters with a leg kick.
Skolz blocks a jab.
Goat ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Goat lands with a shot to the body.
Skolz walks into a straight right hand from Goat.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goat connects with a solid leg kick.
Skolz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Skolz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skolz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Skolz misses with a head kick.
Skolz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goat misses with a body shot
and Skolz counters with a nice uppercut.
Goat checks a low kick from Skolz.
Skolz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Goat is out of range and Skolz settles back down.
Goat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skolz manages to avoid it.
Goat throws an overhand right that lands on Skolz's shoulder, as Skolz tries to avoid the shot.
Goat looks to score with a jab to the body but Skolz is just out of range.
Skolz is looking for the big counter here.
Goat connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Goat connects with a right hand. Skolz shakes it off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Goat.
Goat swats away the attempt to clinch by Skolz.#T3#
Skolz misses with an uppercut. Goat saw that one coming.
Skolz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Goat just misses with a punch to the body.
Goat stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Skolz.
Goat lands a nice looking body kick.
Goat swings for the body but Skolz moves out of range.
Skolz loads up on a big right hand but Goat slips the punch.
Skolz connects with an inside leg kick.
Skolz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Goat catches Skolz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Goat lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Goat throws a front kick aimed at Skolz's knee but Skolz avoids it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Skolz misses.
Skolz misses with a wild combination.
Skolz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Goat misses. #T4#
Goat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goat keeps Skolz at a distance using the push kick.
Goat misses with a body kick.
Skolz follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Skolz tries a head kick but it misses.
Skolz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Goat. That one must have hurt.
Skolz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skolz jabs Goat to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Skolz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Skolz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jab by Goat.
Skolz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Goat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goat throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab by Goat.
Goat throws a leg kick
and Skolz counters with a good, hard body kick but Goat shrugs it off.
Skolz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Goat throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Goat lands a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billi Goat dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Goat avoids the head kick by Skolz.
Skolz slips a straight right by Goat.#CL2#
Skolz takes the fight into the clinch.
Skolz jumps guard but Goat stands there with Skolz around his waist. Skolz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Goat has a couple of punches blocked by Skolz.
Goat blocks an uppercut.
Skolz misses with some punches.
Goat blocking some punches.
Goat lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skolz backwards.
Skolz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skolz misses with a punch to the body.
Goat scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goat. #BC#
Goat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goat bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Skolz's head.#T1#
Goat swings for the body but Skolz moves out of range.
Goat takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Skolz is looking to clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Goat - that will leave a mark!
Skolz looks to score with a jab to the body but Goat is just out of range.
Skolz lands a leg kick that knocks Goat off balance momentarily.
Goat connects with the punch.
Goat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skolz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Skolz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goat.
Goat throws a half hearted mid kick.
Goat scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skolz doesn't seem bothered though.
Skolz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Goat manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goat paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Goat connects with a looping right hand.
Skolz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Goat.#T2#
Skolz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Goat tries to land a leg kick but Skolz saw it coming and moves away.
Goat misses the jab.
Skolz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Goat is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Goat misses with a straight right.
Skolz is looking for the big counter here.
Goat lands with an uppercut that bounces Skolz off the cage and back into range.
Skolz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Skolz slips under a jab from Goat.
Skolz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goat.
Goat lands with a kick to the ribs.
Goat swings for the body but Skolz moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Skolz.
Skolz connects with the punch.
Skolz tries a low kick but Goat avoids it.
Skolz throws the kick towards the body but Goat avoids it.
Goat clobbers Skolz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Goat misses with a hook. Skolz ducked under it nicely.
Goat scores with a nice head shot.
Skolz scores with a push kick.
Goat just misses with a punch to the body.
Skolz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Skolz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Skolz throws a combination that misses
and Goat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goat uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skolz.
Skolz misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Skolz misses its intended target.
Skolz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Skolz throws a poor cross that misses
and Goat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goat avoids the head kick by Skolz.
Skolz misses with a head kick.
Goat lands a nice hook to Skolz's body. Skolz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Skolz with a nice calf kick.
Goat scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skolz doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Skolz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Goat connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Skolz scrambles back to his feet.
Skolz drops his hands momentarily and Goat takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A cross from Goat lands.
Goat throws a head kick but Skolz moves out of range.
Skolz throws a solid leg kick but Goat takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Skolz.
Skolz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goat.
Goat misses with a body shot.
Skolz feints a jab promting Goat to slip. Skolz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Goat slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Skolz ducks under a wild hook from Goat.
Goat throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Skolz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Goat is out of range and Skolz settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Goat.
Skolz connects with the punch.
Skolz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Goat lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billi Goat clearly takes 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.#R4#
Goat throws a low kick but it's checked well by Skolz.
Goat is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A low kick from Goat misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Goat lands a high kick!
Skolz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Skolz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Skolz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Skolz avoids the head kick by Goat.
Skolz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Goat keeps Skolz at a distance using the push kick.
Skolz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Skolz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skolz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Goat manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goat throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Skolz closes the distance and clinches.
Skolz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skolz misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1##BC#
Goat manages to break the clinch.
Skolz throws a big shot that misses.
Goat thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goat throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Skolz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Goat checks it well. #CL2#
Skolz clinches up with Goat and pushes him back against the cage.
Skolz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gerrad Skolz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Goat lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Skolz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goat's elbow.
Skolz digs a right hand into Goat's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Goat's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Skolz fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skolz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Skolz misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goat.
Skolz working aggressively here.
Skolz fails to pull guard. #T2#
Skolz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skolz throws a head punch that misses.
Goat blocks an uppercut.
Skolz throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Goat.
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!
Skolz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skolz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skolz misses with a punch to the body.
Skolz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Skolz blocking some punches.
Skolz has a couple of punches blocked by Goat. #BC#
Goat breaks from the clinch.
Skolz checks a leg kick nicely.
Goat connects with a good right hand that stumbles Skolz. Skolz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Skolz is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Goat on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Goat throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Goat works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Skolz misses with a body kick.
Skolz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Goat fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Goat throws a body punch but Skolz moves out of range.
Skolz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goat swings widly with a right hand
and Skolz counters with a good low kick that Goat was not able to check.
Skolz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Goat does it's job there.
Goat moves out of range as Skolz strikes.
Skolz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Goat.
Goat punishes Skolz's body with a nice straight punch.
Skolz walks into a left hand.
Goat connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Skolz momentarily.
Skolz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goat scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Skolz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Goat throws a body shot but no joy.
Goat misses the jab.
Goat throws a solid leg kick but Skolz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Goat.
Goat looks to land a left hand but Skolz moved out of range nicely.
Skolz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Goat connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circling - Skolz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goat swings for the body but Skolz moves out of range.
Skolz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Goat.
Skolz avoids the body shot from Goat.
Skolz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Goat thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skolz blocks a leg kick.
Goat lands a nice looking body kick.
Skolz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billi Goat had his way with Gerrad Skolz in 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Goat scores with a decent looking hook.
Goat throws a hook to the side of Skolz's head but Skolz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skolz has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Goat.
Goat swings widly with a right hand
and Skolz counters with a nice leg kick.
Goat connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Goat throws a lazy uppercut
and Skolz counters with a nice leg kick.
Skolz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Goat counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Goat jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Goat finds it's way through Skolz's defenses.
Billi Goat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Skolz cracks Goat with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Skolz.
Goat delivers a nice body kick.
Goat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skolz misses with a low kick.
Skolz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Goat.#T1#
Skolz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Goat connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Skolz momentarily.
Skolz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Skolz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goat circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skolz moves forwards but Goat connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gerrad Skolz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goat lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Skolz tries to land a leg kick but Goat saw it coming and moves away.
Skolz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Goat.
Goat uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skolz.
Skolz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skolz throws a lazy body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Goat tries to land a front kick but Skolz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Skolz throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Goat finds it's way through Skolz's defenses. #T2#
Skolz tries to clinch but Goat is having none of it.
It looked like Goat was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Skolz.
Goat fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Goat lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Skolz tries to close the distance and clinch but Goat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goat appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Goat lets loose with a powerful body kick. Skolz will feel that in the morning.
Skolz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like Goat was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Skolz.
Skolz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Goat.
Skolz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Goat manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goat throws a quick inside leg kick.
Skolz tries to clinch up.
Goat appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Goat throws a nice inside leg kick.
Goat works the jab nicely.
Goat throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Goat looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
Skolz misses with a low kick as Goat jumps back.
Goat with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Skolz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circle momentarily. Goat darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Skolz throws a low kick, looking for Goat's leg but Goat calmly moves out of range.
Goat darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Goat swats away the attempt to clinch by Skolz.
Goat looks to score with a jab to the body but Skolz is just out of range.
Goat misses with a kick to the body.
A cross from Goat lands.
Goat fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Skolz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Goat - the referee stops the clock and Skolz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Goat. Skolz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Skolz lands with an overhand left.
Skolz needs to keep his hands up - Goat had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Goat connects with a crisp jab.
Skolz defending well as Goat loads up on a big left hand.
Skolz tries to clinch but Goat is having none of it.
Goat swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Skolz throws a body kick that misses.
Goat lands a right hook to the body.
Skolz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skolz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Goat checks it well.
Goat checks the leg kick nicely there.
Goat lands an overhand right.
Skolz tries to work over Goat's front leg with a kick but Goat checks it.
Goat works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Goat throws a body punch but Skolz moves out of range.
Skolz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Skolz moves out of range of the body kick.
Goat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skolz manages to avoid it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 50:45

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

Event: CCC 80
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1##CL#
Bekzod gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bekzod lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Skolz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bekzod misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skolz tries to throw a body punch but Bekzod avoids it by throwing Skolz back against the cage. #TD2#
Skolz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bekzod uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Skolz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bekzod doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Skolz is tightening it up a little... Bekzod has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Bekzod reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Bekzod taps out! Nice BJJ there by Skolz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gerrad Skolz!
A very excited looking Gerrad Skolz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DMMA 348 King v Caruga
Date: Sep 08, 2024

#R1#
Skolz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thrax's sensitive parts.
Thrax 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.
Skolz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thrax looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Skolz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thrax.
Skolz fails to land with a series of punches.
Thrax loads up on a big right hand but Skolz slips the punch.
Thrax moves out of range of the body kick from Skolz.
Thrax ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Skolz throws a head kick but Thrax moves out of range.
Thrax misses with a left hand
and Skolz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Skolz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skolz ducks under a wild hook from Thrax.
Thrax tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skolz was well out of range. Poor timing from Thrax.
Thrax throws a jab but it's blocked by Skolz.
Skolz misses with a few strikes there.
Thrax just misses with a punch to the body.
Skolz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thrax just manages to avoid it.
Skolz works over Thrax's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skolz scores with a spinning back kick!
Skolz throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Skolz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thrax throws a shot from downtown. Skolz moves away and avoids it.
Thrax checks the leg kick.
Thrax swings for the body but Skolz moves out of range.
Skolz wants to clinch up but Thrax keeps it at a distance.
Thrax with a jab.
Skolz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Skolz ducks under a wild hook from Thrax.
Skolz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thrax. That did some damage!
Skolz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thrax throws a big counter head kick but Skolz avoids it with no problem.
Skolz avoids the head kick by Thrax.
Skolz misses with a body shot.
Thrax misses with a straight left.
Skolz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thrax. Thrax circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice straight punches there by Thrax. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thrax.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thrax throws the left hand but Skolz avoids the punch easily.
Thrax just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Skolz lands a leg kick that knocks Thrax off balance momentarily.
Skolz tries to clinch but Thrax moves out of range. #CL#
Skolz gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Thrax escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thrax throws a looping overhand right but Skolz ducks down to avoid it.
Thrax is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thrax misses with a looping left.
A jab from Skolz misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thrax! But no joy.
Skolz throws a leg kick which misses Thrax's front leg but catches the back leg as Thrax tries to avoid it.
Skolz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thrax sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Thrax.
Skolz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Thrax takes a swing at Skolz's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Skolz closes the distance and pushes Thrax back into the cage.
Thrax is trying to break free.
Thrax lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skolz backwards. #BC2#
Thrax's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thrax circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3#
Skolz ducks under a wild hook from Thrax.
Skolz lands a head kick!
Skolz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thrax throws a hook but Skolz avoids it easily.
Thrax avoids the head kick by Skolz.
Thrax swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Skolz. That's going to slow Thrax down.
Skolz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skolz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Skolz ducks under a wild hook from Thrax.
Thrax throws out a powerful jab.
Thrax swings for the body but Skolz moves out of range.
Skolz throws a leg kick but Thrax sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thrax swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thrax throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skolz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skolz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thrax misses with a looping right.
Thrax is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Thrax thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Skolz rushes Thrax and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skolz.
Skolz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thrax prevents a body shot from Skolz. #BC2#
Thrax breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thrax misses with a jab to the body
and Skolz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thrax keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thrax. Skolz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thrax misses the shot to the body.
Skolz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Skolz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thrax throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Thrax throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thrax's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL#
Skolz has Thrax up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skolz digs a right hand underneath Thrax's ribcage. Thrax let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Skolz lands with a left to the head.
Skolz misses with a punch to the body.
Thrax is trying to break the clinch but Skolz is controlling him.
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 Gerrad Skolz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Skolz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Thrax shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Skolz eats them both and turns towards Thrax to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Skolz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Skolz slips a straight right by Thrax.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skolz. Thrax does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thrax swings widly with a right hand
and Skolz makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Thrax really felt that one!
Thrax ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skolz moves away.
Thrax throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skolz.
Thrax throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thrax throws a lazy right hand but Skolz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Skolz gets a clinch.
Good body shot from Skolz.
Skolz keeps control of Thrax as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thrax blocks a body shot from Skolz.
Skolz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thrax's elbow. #BC2#
Thrax breaks the clinch.
A shot to the body from Thrax misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skolz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#It looks like Ant Thrax has been cut.
Thrax takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thrax throws out a counter right but Skolz avoids it with no problem.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Skolz.
Jab, jab by Skolz - just one landing.
Skolz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thrax throws a jab when Skolz was well out of range.
Thrax scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thrax is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thrax looks to land a right hand but Skolz moved out of range.
Thrax takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Skolz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skolz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thrax lands a nice shot that snaps Skolz's head back.
Thrax sizes up Skolz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big right from Thrax misses.
Thrax blocks a low kick nicely.
Skolz blocks a jab.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skolz ducks under a wild hook from Thrax.
Thrax misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thrax misses with a shot to the body
and Skolz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thrax throws a lazy right hand but Skolz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That kick from Skolz tenderised Thrax's leg. Thrax is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thrax tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skolz was well out of range. Poor timing from Thrax.
Skolz tries to clinch but Thrax is having none of it.
Skolz ducks under a wild hook from Thrax.
Thrax feints a jab promting Skolz to slip. Thrax then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Skolz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Skolz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thrax throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skolz throws a head kick but Thrax moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thrax! But no joy.
Skolz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Skolz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Skolz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thrax.
Skolz misses with a head kick. #T3#
Skolz throws a leg kick but Thrax sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ant Thrax seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skolz tries to clinch there but Thrax circles away.
Skolz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skolz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skolz walks into a jab.
Thrax throws a poor cross that misses
and Skolz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Skolz connects with a leg kick.
Skolz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skolz tries to score with a low kick but Thrax moves his leg out of the way.
Skolz wants to clinch.
Skolz tries to land a body kick
enabling Thrax to counter with a crisp jab.
Skolz throws a sloppy head kick and Thrax moves out of range easily.
Thrax fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skolz manages to avoid it.
Skolz wants to land a leg kick but Thrax is out of range. #T4#
Skolz misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Thrax does it's job there.
Thrax ducks right into an uppercut from Skolz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skolz blocks a jab.
Skolz misses with a low kick.
Skolz moves forwards but Thrax connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thrax misses with a straight left.
Skolz tries to score with a low kick but Thrax moves his leg out of the way.
A head kick misses from Skolz.
Thrax stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Skolz.
Skolz lands a head kick. Thrax smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Skolz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thrax throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thrax keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thrax lunges at Skolz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Skolz's hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left lands for Thrax.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ant Thrax will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ant Thrax's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Skolz lands a head kick. Thrax smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Skolz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thrax.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skolz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skolz throws a head kick that Thrax semi-blocks. #CL#
Skolz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short left from Skolz.
Skolz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thrax prevents a body shot from Skolz.
Thrax has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Skolz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thrax can turn it around.
Skolz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skolz tries to throw a body punch but Thrax avoids it by throwing Skolz back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Skolz.
Thrax wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Thrax breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thrax swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thrax misses with a straight left.
Skolz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Skolz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thrax. #T1#
Skolz motions for Thrax to come forward. Skolz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Skolz throws a low kick but Thrax avoids it.
Skolz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thrax misses with a body shot.
Thrax throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skolz throws a lazy right hand but Thrax sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thrax lands with a good body shot.
Skolz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thrax thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skolz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thrax looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Skolz moves in looking to clinch but Thrax pushes him off.
Thrax misses the jab.
Good work by Thrax as he checks the leg kick.
Skolz closes the distance but Thrax moves to the side
and Thrax counters with a straight right hand.
Skolz avoids the body shot from Thrax.
It appears Skolz was looking to counter with a kick there.#T2#
Thrax changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Skolz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thrax lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skolz lands a leg kick that knocks Thrax off balance momentarily.#CL#
Skolz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thrax, pushing him back against the cage.
Gerrad Skolz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Skolz tries to throw a body punch but Thrax avoids it by throwing Skolz back against the cage.
Thrax lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thrax tries to circle away but Skolz has him pinned against the cage.
Thrax tries to break the clinch but Skolz is controlling the position.
Thrax wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Skolz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thrax's elbow.
Skolz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skolz misses with a punch to the body.
Skolz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thrax's elbow.
Skolz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thrax wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thrax prevents a body shot from Skolz. #BC2#
Thrax escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Skolz throws a sloppy head kick and Thrax moves out of range easily.
Thrax avoids the head kick by Skolz.
Thrax checks the leg kick.
Skolz jabs Thrax right on the nose. Thrax blinks but takes it well.
Skolz wants to clinch up but Thrax keeps it at a distance.
Skolz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Skolz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thrax swats away the attempt to clinch by Skolz.
Thrax let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thrax moves out of range of the body kick from Skolz.
Thrax lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thrax ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skolz moves away.
Thrax lands an overhand right.
Skolz tries to score with a low kick but Thrax moves his leg out of the way.
Skolz with the inside leg kick.
Skolz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thrax checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Skolz throws out a loose jab but Thrax uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skolz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thrax just misses with a punch to the body.
Thrax misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thrax on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skolz. Skolz obviously looking to wear him down.
Thrax misses with an uppercut
and Skolz counters with a nice body shot.
Thrax tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skolz was well out of range. Poor timing from Thrax.
Skolz takes one to the side of the head.
Skolz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thrax chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skolz can pounce on him.
Thrax throws out a loose jab but Skolz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skolz lands a slapping body shot.
Skolz throws a head kick but Thrax moves out of range.
Skolz doesn't manage to clinch there - Thrax circles away.
Thrax now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thrax takes a head kick and keeps coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gerrad Skolz.
I think Skolz 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 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: DMMA 333 Sitsongrit vs Drake
Date: Jul 21, 2024

#R1#
Fadda Jr misses with an uppercut
and Skolz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Skolz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fadda Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Skolz counters with a low kick, right behind Fadda Jr 's knee.
Skolz blocks a jab.
Skolz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fadda Jr just manages to avoid it.
Fadda Jr misses with a looping right.
Skolz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skolz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Fadda Jr does it's job there.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Skolz lands a shoulder strike.
Skolz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fadda Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Skolz or not.
Fadda Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Skolz tries to work over Fadda Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fadda Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skolz lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fadda Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Skolz controls the action.
Skolz blocking some punches.
Skolz misses with a body punch.
Skolz struggles to land a body shot inside as Fadda Jr controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Fadda Jr fails to land.
Fadda Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Skolz controls his hands. #T1#
Fadda Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fadda Jr misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Fadda Jr manages to break the clinch.
Fadda Jr missing with a left hand there. Skolz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Skolz misses the target.
Skolz scores with a head kick. Fadda Jr tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Skolz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fadda Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Skolz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fadda Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Fadda Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fadda Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fadda Jr throws a hook but Skolz avoids it easily.
Fadda Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Skolz.
Skolz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Skolz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fadda Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fadda Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Fadda Jr misses with a body shot.
Skolz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Skolz throws a sloppy head kick
and Fadda Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fadda Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Skolzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fadda Jr blocks a leg kick.
Skolz swings for the body but Fadda Jr moves out of range.
Fadda Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fadda Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fadda Jr lands a body shot.
Fadda Jr tests Skolz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Skolz wants to slow Fadda Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Skolz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fadda Jr's sensitive parts.
A slapping leg kick lands for Skolz.
A cross from Fadda Jr lands.
Fadda Jr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Skolz had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Skolz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fadda Jr dips to his left and cracks Skolz with an uppercut!
Fadda Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Skolz scores with a head kick. #T3#
Nice shot by Skolz.
Nice uppercut there from Fadda Jr.
Skolz connects with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Fadda Jr misses the target.
Skolz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fadda Jr tests Skolz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Skolz throws a right hand that misses
and Fadda Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot lands for Fadda Jr.
Skolz scoring well with a low kick there.
Skolz wants to clinch up but Fadda Jr keeps it at a distance.
Fadda Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skolz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skolz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fadda Jr misses with a looping left.
Skolz tries to close the distance and clinch but Fadda Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fadda Jr with a jab.
A low kick from Skolz is predictable there
letting Fadda Jr counter with a right hand. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Skolz.
An inside leg kick from Skolz misses.
Skolz misses with a right hand
and Fadda Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Fadda Jr misses with a left hand
and Skolz counters with a head kick.
Skolz slips a jab from Fadda Jr.
Skolz throws a quick counter kick to the body but Fadda Jr avoids it.
Skolz is looking to clinch.
A big right from Fadda Jr misses.
Skolz misses with a low kick as Fadda Jr jumps back.
Fadda Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Skolz misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fadda Jr! But no joy.
Skolz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skolz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fadda Jr misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skolz tries to work over Fadda Jr's front leg with a kick but Fadda Jr checks it.
Fadda Jr scores with a jab. Skolz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Skolz moves out of range as Fadda Jr strikes.
Skolz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fadda Jr. Fadda Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oswaldo Fadda Jr dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Skolz moves into the clinch successfully.
Fadda Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Skolz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skolz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skolz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skolz lands a body shot.
Fadda Jr misses with a body punch.
Fadda Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Skolz.
A left hand lands to the body for Fadda Jr.
Skolz takes a shot to the head.
Fadda Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fadda Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Skolz controls the action.
Skolz working aggressively here.
Fadda Jr working aggressively here.
Skolz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skolz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fadda Jr's elbow.
Fadda Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fadda Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fadda Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fadda Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skolz lands a shoulder strike.
Gerrad Skolz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fadda Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skolz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fadda Jr misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Skolz lands with a left to the head.
Skolz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fadda Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skolz digs a right hand into Fadda Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fadda Jr's gas tank.
Fadda Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skolz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skolz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Skolz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Skolz misses with a body punch.
Fadda Jr prevents a body shot from Skolz.
Fadda Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skolz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fadda Jr lands a left hand.
Fadda Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skolz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fadda Jr's elbow.
Skolz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Skolz can't find room to land a body shot as Fadda Jr controls the action.
Skolz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fadda Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skolz's elbow.
Skolz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fadda Jr tries a body shot but Skolz blocks it. #T2#
Fadda Jr prevents a body shot from Skolz.
Skolz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fadda Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Skolz digs a right hand into Fadda Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fadda Jr's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Fadda Jr.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skolz.
Skolz misses with a punch to the body.
Fadda Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skolz's elbow.
Skolz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Skolz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fadda Jr.
Skolz lands a shot to the body.
Fadda Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Fadda Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Skolz throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Skolz.
Fadda Jr throws a lazy right hand but Skolz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fadda Jr misses with a body shot.
Skolz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fadda Jr misses with an uppercut.
Fadda Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Skolz tries to clinch but Fadda Jr moves away
and Fadda Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fadda Jr misses with a right hand
enabling Skolz to counter with a crisp jab.
Fadda Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Skolz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fadda Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Fadda Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skolz.
Skolz can't find room to land a body shot as Fadda Jr controls the action.
Skolz tries a body shot but Fadda Jr blocks it.
Skolz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fadda Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skolz's elbow.
Fadda Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skolz's elbow.
Fadda Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Skolz.
Fadda Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Skolz.
Skolz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fadda Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skolz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skolz lands a nice uppercut.
Skolz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
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!#BC2#
Fadda Jr breaks from the clinch.
Skolz thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fadda Jr if he has to take too many more of those. #T4#
Fadda Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A leg kick checked by Fadda Jr.
Skolz tries to clinch up but Fadda Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Skolz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fadda Jr throws a shot from downtown. Skolz moves away and avoids it.
Skolz takes a swing at Fadda Jr's ribcage but misses.
Skolz tries to land a front kick but Fadda Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters circling - Fadda Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Fadda Jr does it's job there.
Skolz lands a slapping body shot.
Skolz throws a leg kick which misses Fadda Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Fadda Jr tries to avoid it.
Fadda Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fadda Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skolz. Skolz obviously looking to wear him down.
Skolz wants to clinch
and Fadda Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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 Gerrad Skolz will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Fadda Jr misses with an uppercut
and Skolz counters with a three punch combo that has Fadda Jr backing up. Fadda Jr nods at Skolz to acknowledge the strikes.
Skolz takes one to the side of the head.
Skolz slips a straight right by Fadda Jr.
Skolz staying out of range there.
Skolz is looking to slow Fadda Jr down with leg kicks.
Fadda Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skolz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skolz thuds his right hand into Fadda Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fadda Jr throws a hook to the side of Skolz's head but Skolz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fadda Jr misses with a body shot.
Fadda Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skolz lands with a nice body kick.
Oswaldo Fadda Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skolz misses with a hook.
Fadda Jr punishes Skolz's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skolz misses with a hook. Fadda Jr ducked under it nicely.
Fadda Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skolz.
Fadda Jr throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Skolz connects with a looping right hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Skolz - that will leave a mark!
Fadda Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fadda Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fadda Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Skolz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Skolz lands with a straight right. Fadda Jr didn't see that one coming.
Skolz moves out of range as Fadda Jr strikes.
Skolz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fadda Jr. That did some damage!
Skolz tries to close the distance and clinch but Fadda Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Skolz avoids the body shot from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr misses with a body shot
and Skolz counters with a good, hard body kick but Fadda Jr shrugs it off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Skolz.
Fadda Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skolz manages to avoid it.
Skolz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fadda Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Skolz.
Skolz motions for Fadda Jr to come forward. Skolz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Fadda Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Fadda Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Skolz throws a body punch but Fadda Jr moves out of range.
A jab from Skolz finds it's way through Fadda Jr's defenses.
Fadda Jr connects with a body shot that sends Skolz's belly button to the back.
Fadda Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skolz.
Fadda Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A shot to the body from Fadda Jr misses
and Skolz counters with a left and a right that stings Fadda Jr.
Skolz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fadda Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skolz moves away.
Skolz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Skolz throws a leg kick which misses Fadda Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Fadda Jr tries to avoid it.
Skolz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skolz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Skolz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Skolz misses with a low kick.
Skolz tries to clinch there but Fadda Jr circles away. #CL#
Skolz darts in and clinches Fadda Jr up against the cage.
Fadda Jr misses with some punches.
Fadda Jr tries to throw a body punch but Skolz avoids it by throwing Fadda Jr back against the cage.
Fadda Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skolz misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Fadda Jr breaks the clinch.
Fadda Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Skolz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fadda Jr throws out the jab.
Skolz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fadda Jr scores with a body shot.
Skolz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fadda Jr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Skolz. That one must have hurt.
Fadda Jr swings for the body but Skolz moves out of range. #T4#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Skolz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skolz looks to land a combination but Fadda Jr avoids it well.
Skolz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Skolz is looking to chop away at Fadda Jr's legs.
Fadda Jr misses with a hook.
Skolz slips under a jab from Fadda Jr.
Skolz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skolz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fadda Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fadda Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Skolz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skolz throws a push kick but Fadda Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Skolz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Skolz lands a leg kick that knocks Fadda Jr off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skolz throws a low kick but Fadda Jr avoids it.
Fadda Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skolz.
Skolz moves out of range of the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gerrad Skolz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Skolz 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: DMMA 326 Martin vs Johnson
Date: Jun 23, 2024

#R1#
Skolz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dochenko missing with a left hand there. Skolz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from Skolz does no damage.
Skolz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dochenko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dochenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Skolz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dochenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Dochenko moves away from the strike by Skolz.
Dochenko connects with a right hand. Skolz shakes it off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Skolz.
Skolz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dochenko.
Dochenko avoids the body shot from Skolz.
Skolz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skolz throws a head kick that misses.
Dochenko misses with a looping left.#TD#
Dochenko fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Skolz to the ground. Dochenko is now in Skolz's guard.
Dochenko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Dochenko being controlled here momentarily.
Skolz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dochenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dochenko sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dochenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Dochenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dochenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Skolz has wrist control.
Skolz trying to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dochenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dochenko stops Skolz from standing up.
We've been hearing that Dochenko has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Skolz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Skolz keeping moving, preventing Dochenko from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dochenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skolz is keeping the position for now.
Dochenko trying to control but Skolz is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gerrad Skolz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skolz misses with a low kick.
Skolz blocks a jab.
Skolz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Dochenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skolz with the inside leg kick. #CL2#
Skolz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dochenko, pushing him back against the cage.
Dochenko is looking to control Skolz's arms but Skolz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dochenko has his back to the cage. #T3#
Dochenko tries to stall but Skolz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Skolz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dochenko's elbow.
Skolz misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dochenko.
Skolz blocks an uppercut.
Skolz tries to throw a body punch but Dochenko avoids it by throwing Skolz back against the cage.
Dochenko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Skolz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Skolz misses with a body punch.
Skolz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dochenko is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skolz.
Skolz is looking to break free of the clinch but Dochenko has double underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Skolz as the two fighters clinch.
Skolz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dochenko backwards.
A shot in the inside from Skolz. #TD#
Dochenko has picked Skolz up - he's going for a ride! Dochenko dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skolz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dochenko. #T4#
Skolz trying to hold on to Dochenko's head to control him but Dochenko postures up.
Skolz controlling the position for now.
Dochenko with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Skolz trying to control from the bottom.
Dochenko lands with a punch from half guard.
Skolz is trying to maintain the position but Dochenko is very close to passing his half guard.
Dochenko trying to control the action but Skolz is working from the bottom.
Dochenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gerrad Skolz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Dochenko cracks Skolz with a good jab.
Dochenko misses with a wild body shot.
Skolz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dochenko takes a swing at Skolz's ribcage but misses.
Skolz feints a counter leg kick.
Dochenko throws a right hand that misses
and Skolz counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Dochenko misses. #CL2#
Skolz moves into the clinch.
Dochenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skolz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skolz struggles to land a body shot inside as Dochenko controls his hands.
Dochenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dochenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Skolz tries to throw a body punch but Dochenko avoids it by throwing Skolz back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skolz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dochenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dochenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Skolz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skolz pushes Dochenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dochenko.#T1#
Skolz lands with a light punch inside.
Skolz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Skolz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Skolz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Skolz.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skolz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skolz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Skolz tries to throw a body punch but Dochenko avoids it by throwing Skolz back against the cage.
Skolz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dochenko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Skolz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skolz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Skolz struggles to land a body shot inside as Dochenko controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Skolz fails to land.
Skolz tries a body shot but Dochenko blocks it.
Dochenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skolz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skolz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Skolz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skolz swings wildly with an uppercut but Dochenko uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Skolz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dochenko throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Skolz.
Skolz tries a body shot but Dochenko blocks it.
Skolz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gerrad Skolz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Skolz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skolz lands with a short shot to the head.
Skolz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skolz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dochenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dochenko is trying to maintain a safe position but Skolz gets an underhook and turns Dochenko into the cage.
Skolz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dochenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Skolz tries to work over Dochenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skolz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skolz misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Skolz. #T3#
Dochenko trying to control the position but instead, Skolz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dochenko into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skolz.
Dochenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Skolz can't find room to land a body shot as Dochenko controls the action.
Skolz tries a body shot but Dochenko blocks it.
Dochenko tries to stall but Skolz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Skolz struggles to land a body shot inside as Dochenko controls his hands.
Skolz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skolz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skolz misses with a body punch.
Dochenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Skolz lands with a left to the head.
Skolz tries to throw a body punch but Dochenko avoids it by throwing Skolz back against the cage.
Dochenko has Skolz pressed against the cage.
Dochenko prevents a body shot from Skolz.
Dochenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Skolz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skolz can't find room to land a body shot as Dochenko controls the action. #T4#
Dochenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dochenko blocking some punches.
Dochenko taking a breather.
Dochenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Skolz.
Skolz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Skolz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dochenko.
Skolz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skolz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skolz can't find room to land a body shot as Dochenko controls the action.
Dochenko has a couple of punches blocked by Skolz.
Skolz tries to throw a body punch but Dochenko avoids it by throwing Skolz back against the cage.
Skolz misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dochenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dochenko digs a right hand underneath Skolz's ribcage. Skolz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Skolz tries a body shot but Dochenko blocks it. #TD#
Dochenko turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Skolz is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dochenko working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gerrad Skolz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Dochenko throws a jab when Skolz was well out of range.#TD#
Dochenko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Skolz's guard.
Dochenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Skolz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dochenko 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.
Dochenko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Skolz working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dochenko won't allow Skolz to get back to his feet.
Dochenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Skolz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dochenko stopping the sweep attempt from Skolz.#T1#
Dochenko throwing strikes from guard but Skolz blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Dochenko misses the target. #CL2#
Skolz gets a clinch.
Dochenko prevents a body shot from Skolz.
Dochenko blocks a body shot from Skolz.
Skolz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skolz has a couple of punches blocked by Dochenko.
Skolz can't find room to land a body shot as Dochenko controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skolz.
Skolz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Dochenko.
Skolz lands a shoulder strike.
Skolz misses with the head strike.
Dochenko prevents a body shot from Skolz.
Skolz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dochenko lands with a right to the head.
Skolz can't find room to land a body shot as Dochenko controls the action.
Dochenko throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Skolz tries to work over Dochenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skolz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Dochenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skolz can't find room to land a body shot as Dochenko controls the action.
Skolz misses with a body punch.
Skolz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dochenko has Skolz pressed against the cage.
Dochenko lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skolz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dochenko can't find room to land a body shot as Skolz controls the action. #TD#
Dochenko lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skolz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Skolz is trying to maintain the position but Dochenko is very close to passing his half guard.
Dochenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dochenko is taking a breather. Skolz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3#
Skolz is looking to improve his position.
Dochenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #ES2#
Skolz kicks Dochenko off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Skolz clinches with his opponent.
Dochenko takes a shot to the head.
Dochenko digs a right hand underneath Skolz's ribcage. Skolz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dochenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dochenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Skolz uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Skolz.
Dochenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Skolz fails to land.
Skolz tries a body shot but Dochenko blocks it.
Skolz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skolz doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Dochenko prevents a body shot from Skolz.
Dochenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dochenko lands a left hand.
Dochenko trying to stall but Skolz improves his position.
Dochenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Skolz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skolz tries a body shot but Dochenko blocks it.
Dochenko is looking to control Skolz's arms but Skolz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dochenko has his back to the cage.
Skolz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dochenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dochenko trying to control the position but instead, Skolz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dochenko into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Skolz.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skolz tries a body shot but Dochenko blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Skolz.
Skolz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dochenko backwards.
Skolz lands a shot to the body.
Ivan Dochenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skolz can't find room to land a body shot as Dochenko controls the action. #BC2#
Skolz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gerrad Skolz.
I've got Skolz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerrad Skolz!
A relieved looking Gerrad Skolz 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 319 Kersikov vs Thoupos
Date: Jun 02, 2024

#R1#
Karmax throws an off balance right hand
and Skolz counters with a nice kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Skolz misses the target.
Skolz sets himself, and Karmax steps forward looking for the clinch! Skolz avoids it this time.
Gerrad Skolz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karmax throws a leg kick
and Skolz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skolz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Skolz just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Karmax checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Karmax throws a hook but Skolz avoids it easily.
Skolz throws a leg kick but Karmax checks it.
Good exchange - Skolz coming out on top.
Karmax throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Karmax.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karmax cracks Skolz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick by Skolz misses
and Karmax counters with a nice uppercut.
Karmax ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Skolz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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!
Karmax misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Skolz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Skolz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skolz lands a nice looking kick to the body. Karmax takes a step back to recover. #CL2#
Karmax moves into the clinch.
Karmax struggles to land a body shot inside as Skolz controls his hands.
Karmax lands a hook that snaps the head of Skolz backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skolz.#BC#
Skolz breaks the clinch.
Karmax throws the left hand but Skolz avoids the punch easily.
A lazy left from Karmax finds it's target.
Skolz is looking to land body kicks.
Gerrad Skolz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karmax drops his hands momentarily and Skolz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karmax throws a shot from downtown. Skolz moves away and avoids it.
Skolz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Skolz tries to clinch there but Karmax circles away. #T2#
Skolz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karmax scores with a jab to the body.
Skolz tries to land a body kick
and Karmax counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slapping body kick lands there for Skolz.
A cross from Skolz lands.
Skolz scores with the left hand. Karmax knows he should have avoided that one.
Karmax misses with a looping left.
Skolz throws a hook but Karmax avoids it easily.
Karmax changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Skolz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karmax doesn't seem bothered though.
Karmax throws a body punch but Skolz moves out of range.
Skolz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Skolz misses with a leg kick
letting Karmax counter with a right hand.
Karmax misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Karmax misses with the combination. #CL2#
Karmax gets a clinch.
Karmax tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karmax tries to work over Skolz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karmax misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karmax.
Skolz goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Karmax breaks from the clinch.
Skolz misses with a body kick.
Karmax lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Karmax.#CL#
Skolz closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Karmax.
Skolz tries to break free but Karmax pushes him back against the cage.
Karmax throws a punch but it's blocked by Skolz.
Skolz misses with a body punch. #T4#
A short right from Skolz on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karmax misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skolz doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Skolz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karmax connects with a good right hand that stumbles Skolz. Skolz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Karmax throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Skolz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skolz scoring well with a low kick there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skolz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skolz tries to clinch but Karmax is having none of it.
Karmax blocks a head kick by Skolz.
Karmax takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Skolz throws a head kick that misses
and Karmax connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karmax lands with a hook. Skolz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Karmax misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Razkan Karmax 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#
Karmax checks a leg kick nicely.
Skolz tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Karmax counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Skolz!
Skolz is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Karmax misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Karmax sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Skolz is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Skolz tries to escape but Karmax is in control.
Karmax lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Karmax landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Karmax working the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skolz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Karmax throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T1#
Skolz is letting Karmax control him for a moment.
Karmax tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Karmax 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.
Karmax working the ground and pound.
Karmax in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Skolz holds on to Karmax's head and controls the position momentarily.
Karmax working the head and body with strikes.
Skolz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Karmax lands a few punches from side control.#T2#
Karmax sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Skolz is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Karmax misses with the ground and pound.
Karmax is looking to take a break and control but Skolz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karmax lands some shots froms side control.
Karmax grinds an elbow into Skolz's temple.
Skolz is working to avoid the ground and pound but Karmax connects with a decent elbow.
Karmax throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Skolz is trying to get back to half guard.
Karmax scores with punches from side control.
Karmax has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Karmax working the head and body with strikes.
Skolz takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Karmax tries to score with some ground and pound. Skolz controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Karmax tries to score with some ground and pound. Skolz controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Karmax fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Karmax throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Karmax working away.
Karmax laying and praying for a moment but Skolz takes advantage and regains half guard.
Skolz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Karmax. #T4#
Karmax stops Skolz from getting back to his feet.
Razkan Karmax has got the better of the ground game so far.
Karmax is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Karmax missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Karmax sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Skolz defending well though.
Karmax thows a huge punch but Skolz dodges it nicely.
Karmax not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Karmax prevents Skolz from standing back up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Karmax looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skolz is refusing to be controlled, as Karmax sits in half guard.
Skolz is trying to stand up here but Karmax is controlling him well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Razkan Karmax showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Skolz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Skolz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karmax connects with a good right hand that stumbles Skolz. Skolz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Karmax throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skolz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Skolz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Karmax keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karmax displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Skolz misses with an attempted mid kick.
A clash of legs there as Karmax blocks the low kick.
A combination from Skolz does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karmax misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karmax with the inside leg kick.
Skolz throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karmax swings for the body but Skolz moves out of range. #T1#
Skolz wants to slow Karmax down by chopping away at his legs.
Good leg kick by Skolz.
Skolz stuffs the takedown attempt from Karmax. Karmax gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Karmax drives through and clinches with Skolz against the cage.
Gerrad Skolz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skolz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karmax lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Skolz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Karmax can't find room to land a body shot as Skolz controls the action.
Skolz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skolz lands with a right to the head.
Karmax makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karmax lands a body punch.
Karmax lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skolz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karmax backwards.
Skolz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
A hook to the body from Skolz.
Skolz misses with a punch to the body.
Karmax misses with the head strike.
Karmax swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right handed body shot lands from Skolz.
Karmax lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skolz misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skolz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skolz.
Skolz tries to break free but Karmax pushes him back against the cage.
Skolz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Skolz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karmax is looking to chop away at Skolz's legs. #CL#
Skolz forces Karmax back against the cage and clinches.
Karmax misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karmax.
Karmax lands with a left to the head.
Skolz can't find room to land a body shot as Karmax controls the action. #T3#
Skolz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karmax backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Skolz.
Skolz tries to work over Karmax's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Karmax fails to land.
Skolz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karmax blocking some punches.
Skolz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skolz tries a body shot but Karmax blocks it.
Skolz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karmax digs a right hand into Skolz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Skolz's gas tank.
Karmax blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karmax lands a body punch in the clinch.
Karmax misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karmax lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Karmax fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Karmax wants a takedown.
Gerrad Skolz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Razkan Karmax.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skolz. #BC#
Skolz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skolz is looking to clinch. #T4#
Skolz scores with a head kick. Karmax tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Karmax scores with the left hand. Skolz knows he should have avoided that one.
Skolz throws a head kick but Karmax moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karmax cracks Skolz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Karmax misses with a wild body shot.
Skolz thumps Karmax with a low kick.
Skolz moves out of range of the strikes.
Skolz throws a head kick but Karmax moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Karmax misses.
Skolz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Karmax scores with a hook to the body. Skolz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Skolz motions for Karmax to come forward. Skolz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karmax lands a right hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Razkan Karmax comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Karmax 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DMMA 313 Martin vs Faolin 2
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Ledoux tries to clinch up but Skolz circles away and keeps his distance.
Ledoux shoots in for a takedown but Skolz shows good takedown defense.
Ledoux tries to clinch there but Skolz circles away.
A head kick misses from Skolz.
Ledoux 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.
Skolz jabs Ledoux to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ledoux has a takedown stuffed.
A little jabbing left from Skolz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ledoux defending well as Skolz loads up on a big left hand.
Ledoux fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Ledoux moves into the clinch.
Skolz jumps guard but Ledoux stands there with Skolz around his waist. Skolz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Skolz lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skolz jumps guard but Ledoux stands there with Skolz around his waist. Skolz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Skolz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Ledoux rushes Skolz and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Ledoux gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Skolz regains guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ledoux wants to control from the top but Skolz keeps moving. #T1#
Ledoux sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Skolz can't keep his opponent in guard - Ledoux advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ledoux throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ledoux trying to control from half guard but Skolz is working away.
Skolz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ledoux. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ledoux controlling the action here.
Skolz is looking for a sweep. Ledoux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Skolz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ledoux is pressing down on Skolz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Skolz is holding on for now.
Ledoux trying to control from half guard but Skolz is working away.
Ledoux wants to pass to mount but Skolz is defending the position.
Ledoux missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Ledoux is pressing down on Skolz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Skolz is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skolz is looking to control Ledoux's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Skolz avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Skolz lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#It looks like Pierre Ledoux has been cut.
Ledoux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skolz throws out the jab. #CL#
Ledoux gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Skolz can't find room to land a body shot as Ledoux controls the action.
Ledoux drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Ledoux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skolz is working Ledoux over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Skolz. #TD2#
Skolz decides to pull guard. #T4#
Skolz wants to sweep here but Ledoux controlling him for the moment.
Ledoux wants to control from the top but Skolz keeps moving.
Skolz is looking to stand up but Ledoux isn't so interested in that idea.
Ledoux trying to control but Skolz is working from the bottom.
Ledoux works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ledoux controlling the pace.
Ledoux looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gerrad Skolz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pierre Ledoux's cut.
That's time! Ledoux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Donk. Skolz catches Ledoux right on the button with a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Skolz, as that shot connected. #CL#
Ledoux gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Skolz tries to work over Ledoux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skolz pushes Ledoux back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD#
Ledoux has Skolz pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ledoux pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Skolz tumbling to the mat - Ledoux dives into Skolz's guard.

Skolz has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ledoux has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skolz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ledoux. #TD#
Ledoux jumps into guard, dragging Skolz to the mat.
Ledoux is looking to sweep but instead, Skolz has passed into half guard.
Ledoux wants to control but Skolz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ledoux tries to get to full guard but Skolz has control of the leg. #T1#
Ledoux is pressing down on Skolz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ledoux trying to keep a closed guard but Skolz is proving a slippery customer.
Skolz 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.
Skolz wanted to stand there but Ledoux had control of the position. #SUB#
Ledoux looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ledoux wants to hit a sweep here but Skolz passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ledoux there!
Skolz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Ledoux is desperately trying to improve his position but Skolz has a good base and remains in mount.#SU2#
Skolz gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Ledoux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skolz.
Ledoux drops down looking for a counter takedown but Skolz sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Ledoux shoots in and gets a takedown into Skolz's guard.
Ledoux throwing strikes but missing.
Ledoux sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ledoux trying to control but Skolz is working from the bottom. #T3#
Ledoux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ledoux content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Skolz keeping full guard, as Ledoux tries to pass.
Ledoux stopping the sweep attempt from Skolz.
Skolz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ledoux.
Skolz keeping moving, preventing Ledoux from controlling successfully.
Ledoux throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skolz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ledoux lands a couple of digs.
Skolz keeping moving, preventing Ledoux from controlling successfully. #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.#ES2#
Skolz has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ledoux is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Ledoux is looking for a takedown.
Ledoux jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Skolz walks away with a smile on his face. Ledoux gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Ledoux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skolz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ledoux.#TD#
Ledoux feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Skolz wriggles free and stands up.
Ledoux tries to clinch but Skolz moves out of range.
Ledoux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skolz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Skolz lands a head kick. Ledoux smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ledoux fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skolz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC2#Ledoux is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gerrad Skolz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pierre Ledoux'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#
Skolz lands with a kick to the ribs.
Skolz doesn't manage to clinch there - Ledoux circles away.
Ledoux on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skolz. Skolz obviously looking to wear him down.
Ledoux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skolz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That kick from Skolz tenderised Ledoux's leg. Ledoux is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ledoux darts in looking for a takedown but Skolz gets double underhooks and turns Ledoux into the cage.
Ledoux goes for a takedown in the clinch but Skolz prevents it.
Ledoux tries to score a body lock takedown but Skolz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Ledoux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skolz.
Skolz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ledoux just stands there and leans against the cage.
Skolz tries to throw a body punch but Ledoux avoids it by throwing Skolz back against the cage.
Ledoux drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Skolz - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skolz is working for takedown but Ledoux is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ledoux prevents a body shot from Skolz.
Skolz digs a right hand into Ledoux's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ledoux's gas tank.
Skolz works on Ledoux's body with a couple of short punches.#T1##BC2#
Skolz breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Skolz has closed the distance and engaged Ledoux in a clinch. #BC2#
Skolz breaks the clinch.
Skolz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ledoux dodges the punch combination from Skolz.
Gerrad Skolz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ledoux misses the shot to the body.
Skolz connects with a nice looking jab.
Ledoux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skolz throws a big counter head kick but Ledoux avoids it with no problem.
Pierre Ledoux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ledoux will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ledoux takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gerrad Skolz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skolz lands with a shot to the body.
Ledoux ducks right into an uppercut from Skolz. #KD2#
Skolz cracks Ledoux with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Skolz has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ledoux to stand back up!
Oh Ledoux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Pierre Ledoux's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skolz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ledoux has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Skolz connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Ledoux out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gerrad Skolz!
A relieved looking Gerrad Skolz 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 304 Tyler vs Zhdanov
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Barrengarry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skolz.
Skolz wants to clinch.
Barrengarry was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barrengarry.
Skolz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barrengarry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skolz manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrengarry scores with a jab.
Barrengarry throws a right hand that misses
and Skolz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skolz throws a low kick but Barrengarry avoids it.
We've been informed that Barrengarry has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Skolz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barrengarry stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Barrengarry lands a jab to Skolz's midsection.
Barrengarry cracks Skolz with a good jab.
Barrengarry fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Skolz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barrengarry throws a hook to the side of Skolz's head but Skolz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barrengarry lands a jab to the nose.
Skolz staying out of range there.
Barrengarry thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Skolz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Skolz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barrengarry lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Skolz clinches up with Barrengarry and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barrengarry.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barrengarry. #BC#
Skolz breaks the clinch.
Barrengarry blocks a head kick by Skolz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barrengarry goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Barrengarry takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barrengarry throws a jab but it's blocked by Skolz.
Skolz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barrengarry.
Barrengarry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barrengarry lands with a right hand.
Skolz lands a jab to the head.
Barrengarry is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barrengarry lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Skolz misses with a low kick.
Skolz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barrengarry throws out a loose jab but Skolz uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Barrengarry takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Skolz looks to score with a jab to the body but Barrengarry is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Skolz.
Barrengarry loads up on a big right hand but Skolz slips the punch.
Barrengarry is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick misses from Skolz.
Barrengarry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barrengarry throws the left hand but Skolz avoids the punch easily.
Skolz lands a body shot.
Barrengarry looks to land a left hand but Skolz moved out of range nicely.
Skolz avoids the head kick by Barrengarry.
Skolz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
A big right from Skolz misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barrengarry. Skolz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skolz feints and then cracks Barrengarry's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barrengarry down.
Barrengarry lands with a straight right. Skolz didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barrengarry misses with a body shot.
Barrengarry throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Skolz thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barrengarry! But no joy.
Skolz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barrengarry swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barrengarry 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.
Skolz throws a head kick but Barrengarry moves out of range.
Skolz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barrengarry connects with a good right hand that stumbles Skolz. Skolz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Barrengarry dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A low kick lands for Barrengarry.
Barrengarry misses with an uppercut. Skolz saw that one coming.
Barrengarry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barrengarry lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Skolz walks into a left hand.
Barrengarry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barrengarry looks to land a left hand but Skolz moved out of range nicely.
Skolz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Skolz thows a leg kick but Barrengarry checks it
and Barrengarry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skolz lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skolz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Skolz swings for the body but Barrengarry moves out of range.
Skolz misses with a double jab.
Barrengarry looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barrengarry throws a low kick, looking for Skolz's leg but Skolz calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Skolz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Skolz ducks under a wild hook from Barrengarry.
As Barrengarry backs away, Skolz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Skolz gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Barrengarry breaks the clinch.
Gerrad Skolz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barrengarry connects with a right hand. Skolz shakes it off.
Skolz throws a lazy right hand but Barrengarry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skolz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barrengarry.
Skolz throws the left hand but Barrengarry avoids the punch easily.
Barrengarry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skolz manages to avoid it.
Skolz misses with a two punch combination.
Skolz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Barrengarry just misses with a punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Skolz. #T2#
Skolz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Skolz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry cracks Skolz with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skolz tries to clinch but Barrengarry is having none of it.
Barrengarry throws the left hand but Skolz avoids the punch easily.
Skolz thinks about countering with a body kick.
Skolz tries to close the distance and clinch but Barrengarry swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barrengarry. Skolz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barrengarry scores with a nice head shot.
Barrengarry throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Skolz is looking to counter punch.
Barrengarry tries to move into range but Skolz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Skolz tries a low kick but Barrengarry avoids it.
Logan Barrengarry seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Barrengarry throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Skolz moves into the clinch.
Skolz lands a body punch. #BC2#
Barrengarry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barrengarry blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
Skolz forces Barrengarry back against the cage and clinches.
Barrengarry working aggressively here.
Skolz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barrengarry walks away with a smile on his face. Skolz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Skolz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barrengarrys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Skolz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barrengarry. Skolz shrugs it off though.
Barrengarry wants to slow Skolz down by chopping away at his legs.
Skolz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barrengarry moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Skolz doesn't manage to clinch there - Barrengarry circles away.
Barrengarry looks to throw the jab but Skolz is out of range.
Skolz ducks under a wild hook from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry throws a hook but Skolz avoids it easily.
Skolz staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from Barrengarry.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrengarry moves into range and connects with a jab.
Skolz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barrengarry manages to avoid it.
Skolz is looking to clinch.
Barrengarry ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barrengarry throws the left hand but Skolz avoids the punch easily.
Skolz throws a leg kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Barrengarry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Skolz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barrengarry counters with a stiff right hand.
Skolz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barrengarry.
Skolz tries to clinch there but Barrengarry circles away.
Skolz throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Barrengarry was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barrengarry misses with a two punch combination.
Skolz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barrengarry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Skolz pushes Barrengarry away with a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skolz takes one to the side of the head. #CL#
Skolz moves into the clinch successfully.
Barrengarry tries to work over Skolz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skolz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barrengarry working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Skolz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrengarry. #BC#
Skolz breaks the clinch.
Skolz wants to clinch up but Barrengarry keeps it at a distance.
Barrengarry looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Skolz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Skolz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barrengarry pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gerrad Skolz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skolz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barrengarry counters with an inside leg kick.
Skolz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Skolz tries to close the distance and clinch but Barrengarry swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barrengarry ducks right into an uppercut from Skolz. #T2#
Skolz thows a body kick. Barrengarry tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Barrengarry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skolz moves away.
Danga de danga de dang - Skolz scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping body kick lands there for Skolz.
Skolz tries to close the distance and clinch but Barrengarry swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Skolz scores with a jab. Barrengarry acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Barrengarry gets tackled into the cage by Skolz. Skolz maintains the clinch.
Barrengarry keeps control of Skolz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Barrengarry fails to land.
Skolz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Skolz.
Skolz is trying to pull guard but Barrengarry has him pressed against the cage.
Skolz tries to work over Barrengarry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barrengarry throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Barrengarry throws an elbow but it misses.
Skolz throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Skolz.
Barrengarry tries to break free but Skolz pushes him back against the cage.
Skolz is working Barrengarry over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skolz.
A frustrated look appears on Barrengarry's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Skolz.
Skolz throws a punch but it's blocked by Barrengarry.
Skolz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Logan Barrengarry is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barrengarry.
Skolz tries to work over Barrengarry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barrengarry wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Skolz has him pressed against the cage.
Skolz lands a body punch.
Barrengarry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right from Barrengarry on the inside.
Skolz lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Skolz breaks from the clinch.
Barrengarry swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Barrengarry throws a wild body kick that Skolz sees coming a mile off.
An inside leg kick lands from Skolz.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skolz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skolz misses with a body kick.
Barrengarry thumps Skolz with a low kick.
Skolz throws a low kick but Barrengarry avoids it.
Skolz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barrengarry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skolz moves away.#KD#
Skolz lands a left and a right that send Barrengarry crashing to the mat, dazed. Skolz thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Logan Barrengarry has been cut.
Barrengarry avoids the body shot from Skolz.
Barrengarry looks like he wants to counter punch here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gerrad Skolz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Barrengarry 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: DMMA 296 Martin vs Evans
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Skolz misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Skolz darts in and clinches Khrapov Jr up against the cage.
Khrapov Jr working aggressively here.
Khrapov Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Khrapov Jr blocking some punches.
Skolz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skolz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Skolz lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Skolz.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skolz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Skolz fails to land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Khrapov Jr 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.
Khrapov Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khrapov Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Skolz is working Khrapov Jr over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khrapov Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Khrapov Jr blocks a body shot from Skolz. #BC#
Skolz breaks from the clinch.
Khrapov Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skolz manages to avoid it.
Khrapov Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skolz moves away.#T1#
Khrapov Jr connects with a body shot that sends Skolz's belly button to the back.
Khrapov Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Skolz throws a sloppy head kick and Khrapov Jr moves out of range easily.
Khrapov Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Skolz.
Khrapov Jr lands the left hand.#CL#
Skolz closes the distance and clinches.
Khrapov Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Skolz.
Skolz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Khrapov Jr backwards.
Khrapov Jr throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Khrapov Jr fails to land.
Khrapov Jr pushes Skolz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Khrapov Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Khrapov Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Skolz struggles to land a body shot inside as Khrapov Jr controls his hands.
Khrapov Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skolz backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khrapov Jr misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Skolz blocks an uppercut.
Skolz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khrapov Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Skolz backwards.
Khrapov Jr blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khrapov Jr.
Skolz lands a shoulder strike.
Khrapov Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Khrapov Jr prevents a body shot from Skolz.
Khrapov Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Skolz controls the action.
Khrapov Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khrapov Jr lands a body shot.
Skolz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Khrapov Jr is leaning against Skolz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Khrapov Jr prevents Skolz from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khrapov Jr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khrapov Jr.
Skolz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khrapov Jr backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Skolz.
Skolz scores with a shot to the side of Khrapov Jr's head. #TD2#
Khrapov Jr has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Skolz uses from the top position. #T3#
Skolz 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.
Skolz stopping the sweep attempt from Khrapov Jr.
Skolz wants to control from the top but Khrapov Jr keeps moving.
Khrapov Jr 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#
Skolz is not content to let Khrapov Jr control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skolz is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Khrapov Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Khrapov Jr controlling the action here.
Khrapov Jr working over Skolz with some ground and pound. Skolz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Skolz trying to control from the bottom.
Khrapov Jr throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Skolz to regain full guard.
Khrapov Jr with a nice head shot there.
Khrapov Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Skolz is retaining full guard.
Khrapov Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vasily Khrapov Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Khrapov Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Skolz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Khrapov Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skolz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Khrapov Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
No joy there for Skolz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gerrad Skolz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khrapov Jr scores with a jab.
Khrapov Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Skolz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khrapov Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Skolz should have avoided that one.
Skolz lands an overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Vasily Khrapov Jr has been cut.
Khrapov Jr scores with a one two! Skolz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gerrad Skolz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skolz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khrapov Jr throws out the jab.
Skolz throws a poor cross that misses
and Khrapov Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skolz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khrapov Jr.
Skolz avoids the body shot from Khrapov Jr.
Skolz jabs Khrapov Jr right on the nose. Khrapov Jr blinks but takes it well.
Skolz throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Skolz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khrapov Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Skolz throws the kick towards the body but Khrapov Jr avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Skolz.
Skolz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Khrapov Jr misses.
Skolz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Khrapov Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Khrapov Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khrapov Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Skolz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skolz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Skolz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Skolz misses with a combination
and Skolz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Khrapov Jr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Skolz is trying to defend but Khrapov Jr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khrapov Jr controlling the pace. #T2#
Khrapov Jr is thwarting Skolz's attempts to control the position.
Khrapov Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Skolz is looking for a sweep. Khrapov Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Khrapov Jr prevents Skolz from standing back up.
Skolz wants to control but Khrapov Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Nice strikes from Khrapov Jr there.
Khrapov Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Khrapov Jr with the ground and pound but Skolz uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Khrapov Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Skolz controls Khrapov Jr momentarily but Khrapov Jr frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Khrapov Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Skolz moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Khrapov Jr pulls guard successfully.
Khrapov Jr keeping moving, preventing Skolz from controlling successfully.
Khrapov Jr pulls Skolz in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Khrapov Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Khrapov Jr has a closed guard, preventing Skolz from standing up.
Skolz tries to free his leg and advance position but Khrapov Jr is retaining full guard.
Khrapov Jr has a closed guard, preventing Skolz from standing up.
Khrapov Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vasily Khrapov Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vasily Khrapov Jr'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#
Khrapov Jr takes a swing at Skolz's ribcage but misses.
Skolz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Khrapov Jr's head.
Skolz is looking to clinch. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Skolz has knocked Khrapov Jr down with a huge combo! Skolz steps away and waves a wobbly Khrapov Jr back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Khrapov Jr is rocked!
Skolz is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Khrapov Jr flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Khrapov Jr is out cold! Skolz holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gerrad Skolz!
Gerrad Skolz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 289 Mumba vs Nicoletta
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1##TD#
Graves gets the takedown into side control.
Graves wants to control but Skolz is keeping him busy.
An elbow from Graves crashes against the mat.
Graves looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Skolz is avoiding damage well.
Graves throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Skolz is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Skolz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Graves throws an elbow but Skolz slips to the side and avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves working the head and body with strikes.
Graves trying to control the position but Skolz is working away. #T1#
Graves is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Skolz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Skolz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Graves thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Skolz is not content to let Graves control the position.
Skolz wants to get back to his feet.
Graves 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.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Skolz wants to control but Graves is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Skolz is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Graves shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Skolz is trying to defend but Graves finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Skolz is refusing to be controlled, as Graves sits in half guard.
Skolz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Graves controlling the action here. #T3#
Skolz is controlling Graves's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Nice strikes from Graves there.
Skolz regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Graves.
Skolz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Skolz is controlling Graves's posture.
Graves seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Skolz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Graves is stalling in the full guard.
Graves throwing strikes from guard but Skolz blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skolz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terrance Graves dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Skolz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Graves swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CUT2#It looks like Terrance Graves has been cut.
Graves avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skolz lands a slapping body shot.
Skolz tries to clinch up.
Skolz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Graves.#TD#
Graves fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Skolz to the ground. Graves is now in Skolz's guard.
Skolz wants to sweep but no luck.
Skolz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Terrance Graves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Graves landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skolz is pulling down on Graves's head. It's preventing any offense from Graves, at least for the moment.
Skolz looking to control. #T1#
Graves throws a big right hand that misses.
Graves being controlled here momentarily.
Let's hope that Skolz 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.
Skolz looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Graves seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The fighters circling - Graves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skolz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Skolz.
Skolz punishes Graves's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Skolz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Graves keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Skolz slips a jab and a cross from Graves.
Skolz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Graves.
Graves works the jab nicely.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Graves lands with a shot to the body. #TD#
Graves feints and as Skolz raises his hands in defense, Graves changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Skolz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Graves is one step ahead there.
Skolz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Graves trying to control but Skolz is working from the bottom. #T3#
Graves 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.
Skolz is trying to control the position but Graves postures up.
Skolz being controlled here, momentarily.
Graves is fighting to break Skolz's control of his arms but Skolz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Graves missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Skolz lands a two punch combo.
Gerrad Skolz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skolz is looking to land body kicks.
Skolz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Graves clinches up against the cage.
Graves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Skolz misses with the head strike.
Skolz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graves scores with a nice hook to the head.
Graves is trying to pull guard but Skolz has him pressed against the cage.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skolz's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves.
Graves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skolz can do to turn this around?
Graves drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Skolz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Graves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Graves using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Skolz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Skolz goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Skolz breaks the clinch.
Skolz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terrance Graves dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Terrance Graves'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#
Skolz tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skolz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skolz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Graves.
Graves is looking to counter punch.
Skolz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves.
Graves moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Skolz.
Graves uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Skolz has time to react.
Skolz throws a series of punches but Graves moves out of range.
Skolz tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Graves counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Graves trying to control from half guard but Skolz is working away.
Graves missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Graves is nestled in close to Skolz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Graves seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Graves thows a huge punch but Skolz dodges it nicely.
Graves missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Graves throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gerrad Skolz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skolz wants to get back to full guard.
Skolz has hold of Graves's hands but Graves slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Skolz wants to get back to full guard.
Graves stalling.
Skolz is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Graves seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Skolz manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves trying to control but Skolz is working from the bottom.
Skolz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Skolz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Skolz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gerrad Skolz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skolz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves.
Graves dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Skolz. That did some damage!
Skolz misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Graves pushes Skolz up against the cage in a clinch.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skolz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skolz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Graves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Skolz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Skolz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Graves tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Skolz smiles and moves away. #T4#
Graves lands a nice leg kick that just misses Skolz's sensitive parts. #CL#
Graves pushes Skolz up against the cage in a clinch.
Graves fails to pull guard.
Skolz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skolz misses with a body punch.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skolz's elbow.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Skolz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skolz.
Skolz is trying to break the clinch but Graves is controlling him.
Graves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Skolz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Skolz throws an off balance right hand
letting Graves counter with a right hand.
Graves checks a low kick from Skolz.
Skolz looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.
Terrance Graves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jab, jab by Graves - just one landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terrance Graves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Graves, 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrance Graves!
Our winner, Terrance Graves, 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 281 Okongwu vs Zhdanov
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1##KD#
Skolz drops Ledoux with a beautiful combination! Ledoux stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Skolz is looking for the KO!#ROC#Ledoux is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Pierre Ledoux has been cut.
Skolz ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Ledoux's jaw. Ledoux's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Skolz does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gerrad Skolz!
After winning the bout, Gerrad Skolz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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

#R1#
Skolz tries to close the distance and clinch but Camacho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Camacho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skolz.
Camacho wants to counter the offense by Skolz and move into the clinch position.
Skolz looks to land a body kick but Camacho moved away.
Camacho lunges at Skolz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Skolz's hand.
Skolz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Camacho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Camacho throws out a loose jab but Skolz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skolz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Camacho connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Camacho stuns Skolz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Skolz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Camacho tries to clinch up
and Skolz counters with a stiff right hand.
Camacho on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camacho wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Skolz tries to close the distance and clinch but Camacho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Skolz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Camacho misses with an uppercut. Skolz saw that one coming.
A big left from Camacho misses. #T1#
Skolz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Camacho. Camacho obviously looking to wear him down.
Camacho lands a nice hook to Skolz's body. Skolz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Camacho circles away from the clinch attempt.
Camacho throws a right and a left that Skolz avoids nicely.
Skolz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Camacho tries to counter with a clinch but Skolz shakes him off and moves away.
Skolz 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.
Camacho misses with a combination
and Skolz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skolz cracks Camacho with a good jab.
Skolz moves out of range as Camacho strikes.
Camacho misses with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Skolz 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 Camacho has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Camacho and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Camacho throws a sloppy body shot
and Skolz counters with an outside leg kick.
Skolz misses with a double jab
and Camacho counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camacho works Skolz's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Camacho moves into range and connects with a jab.
Skolz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Skolz looks to score with a jab to the body but Camacho is just out of range.
Skolz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Anthony Camacho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skolz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A head kick misses from Skolz.
Skolz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skolz misses with a low kick as Camacho jumps back.
Camacho throws a leg kick but Skolz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Skolz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Camacho.
Skolz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Skolz thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Camacho if he has to take too many more of those.
Camacho misses with a double jab.
Skolz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Camacho has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Camacho takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Skolz scores with a leg kick.
Skolz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Skolz.
Skolz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skolz throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Camacho clinches with his opponent.
Camacho throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skolzs head.
A frustrated look appears on Skolz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Camacho tries for a takedown but Skolz manages to get underhooks.
Camacho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Skolz smiles and moves away.
Camacho slips under a jab from Skolz.
Camacho just misses with a punch to the body.
Skolz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Skolz finds it's way through Camacho's defenses.
Camacho attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Camacho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Camacho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skolz tries to clinch there but Camacho circles away. #CL#
Skolz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
Skolz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Skolz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Camacho gets tackled into the cage by Skolz. Skolz maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camacho tries to pull guard but Skolz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gerrad Skolz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Camacho.
A short left from Skolz. #BC#
Skolz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skolz is looking to land body kicks.
Camacho throws out a powerful jab.
Camacho throws an overhand right that lands on Skolz's shoulder, as Skolz tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Camacho fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Skolz, pushing him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Camacho.
Camacho blocking some punches.
Camacho tries to pull guard but Skolz won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skolz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Camacho is looking to control Skolz's arms but Skolz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Camacho has his back to the cage.
Skolz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skolz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Skolz breaks the clinch.
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 Gerrad Skolz will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Skolz blocks a jab.
It looked like Skolz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Camacho.#CL#
Skolz has managed to clinch.
Camacho jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Skolz walks away with a smile on his face. Camacho gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Skolz closes the distance and clinches.
Skolz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Camacho'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.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Camacho is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Skolz is defending well.
Camacho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Skolz smiles and moves away.
Gerrad Skolz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Camacho.
Skolz throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skolz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Camacho at a distance.
Skolz fails to land with a series of punches.
Skolz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Camacho wants to counter with a clinch but Skolz pushes him away.#CL#
Skolz moves into the clinch.
Skolz scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Skolz gets through Camacho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Skolz misses with a punch to the body.
Skolz digs a right hand underneath Camacho's ribcage. Camacho let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Skolz can't find room to land a body shot as Camacho controls the action.
Skolz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Skolz scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Skolz breaks from the clinch.
Camacho misses with a left hand
and Skolz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Camacho thinking.
Camacho throws a leg kick that is checked
and Skolz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Camacho misses with a low kick.
Skolz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Camacho chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skolz can pounce on him.
Camacho takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Skolz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Camacho throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by Skolz.
Camacho slips a jab from Skolz.
Camacho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skolz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Camacho can do to turn this around?#T2#
Skolz keeps the fight on the outside.
Camacho throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Skolz lands a nice looking body kick.
Camacho misses with an uppercut.
Skolz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gerrad Skolz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Camacho walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skolz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skolz moves in looking to clinch but Camacho pushes him off.
Skolz 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.
Skolz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camacho takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Skolz slips under a jab.#CL2#
Camacho closes the distance and pushes Skolz back into the cage.#T3#
Skolz misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Camacho.
Skolz lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skolz.
Skolz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skolz can't find room to land a body shot as Camacho controls the action.
Camacho throws a punch but it's blocked by Skolz.
Skolz scores with a shot to the side of Camacho's head. #TD2#
Camacho pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Camacho is looking for a triangle here but Skolz uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #SU#
Skolz has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Camacho takes one on the button.
Camacho throws an overhand right that lands on Skolz's shoulder, as Skolz tries to avoid the shot.
Camacho connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Skolz moves out of range of the strikes.
Camacho 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skolz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Skolz misses with a combination
letting Camacho counter with a right hand.
Skolz moves out of range of the leg kick from Camacho.
Camacho finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gerrad Skolz is winning the standup battle so far.
Camacho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skolz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Skolz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Camacho doesn't seem phased though.
Camacho takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Camacho swings widly with a right hand
and Skolz counters with an outside leg kick.
Camacho is breathing heavily.
Camacho takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Camacho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skolz.
Skolz lands a front kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gerrad Skolz dominated that second round.
That's time! Skolz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Camacho chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skolz can pounce on him.
Anthony Camacho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Camacho swats away the attempt to clinch by Skolz.
Camacho's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Camacho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skolz moves out of range as Camacho strikes.
Camacho throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Skolz clinches up against the cage.
Camacho jumps guard but Skolz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Camacho lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Skolz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skolz tries a low kick but Camacho avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho throws an overhand right that lands on Skolz's shoulder, as Skolz tries to avoid the shot.
Skolz is looking for a counter combo.
Skolz tries to clinch up but Camacho circles away and keeps his distance.
Camacho stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Skolz.
Sloppy strikes from Camacho. Those never looked like landing.
Camacho throws a hook but Skolz blocks it.#T1#
Skolz misses with a looping left.#CL#
Skolz pushes Camacho up against the cage in a clinch.
Camacho is trying to pull guard but Skolz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Skolz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Camacho.
Camacho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Skolz lands a nice shot to the body.
Camacho throws a punch but it's blocked by Skolz.
Skolz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Skolz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Camacho has a couple of punches blocked by Skolz. #TD2#
Camacho jumps guard and drags Skolz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Skolz looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Camacho working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Skolz has passed into half guard!
Skolz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Camacho!
Skolz looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Camacho really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SU#
Skolz stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Skolz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camacho.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Skolz pushes Camacho up against the cage in a clinch.
Camacho tries to work over Skolz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Camacho tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gerrad Skolz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Camacho.
Camacho pushes Skolz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skolz.
Camacho trying to stall but Skolz improves his position. #T3##BC#
Skolz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A low kick lands for Skolz.
Skolz lands a two punch combo.
Skolz throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Camacho.
Camacho walks into a left hand. #ROC#Camacho is rocked!
Skolz tries to clinch but Camacho is having none of it.
Camacho is still on wobbly legs! Can Skolz finish him?
A chopping leg kick lands by Skolz.
Camacho seems to have recovered his senses.
Camacho tries to clinch but Skolz moves out of range.
Skolz scores with the left hand. Camacho knows he should have avoided that one. #KD#
Skolz lands a big uppercut and Camacho crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Camacho looks OK. Skolz waves Camacho back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skolz misses with a double jab.
Skolz keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Camacho gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Camacho lands a body shot.
Camacho working aggressively here. #T4#
Camacho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Skolz smiles and moves away.
Skolz connects with a crisp jab.
Camacho throws a leg kick but Skolz moved away.
Camacho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Camacho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skolz keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Skolz misses the target.
Skolz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Camacho.
Camacho takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A punch lands to the side of Camacho 's head but he takes it in his stride.#KD#
Skolz cracks Camacho with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Skolz has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Camacho to stand back up!
Camacho misses with a double jab
and Skolz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gerrad Skolz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Skolz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DC 105: Dux v Pisswater
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Maitonaama tries to clinch up.
Skolz misses with a head kick.
Maitonaama has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gumburcules Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Maitonaama tries to clinch there but Skolz circles away.
A head kick misses from Skolz.
Maitonaama drops down looking for a counter takedown but Skolz sprawls and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Skolz.#CL#
Maitonaama gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maitonaama.
Maitonaama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maitonaama misses with a punch on the inside.
Skolz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skolz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maitonaama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skolz backwards.
Maitonaama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maitonaama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Maitonaama fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Maitonaama fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maitonaama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maitonaama lands a nice uppercut.
Maitonaama throws a head punch that misses.
Maitonaama lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skolz lands a hook that snaps the head of Maitonaama backwards.
Maitonaama misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skolz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Skolz lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Maitonaama swings wildly with an uppercut but Skolz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skolz misses with a body punch.
Skolz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skolz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Skolz can't find room to land a body shot as Maitonaama controls the action.
Skolz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Skolz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maitonaama misses with some punches.
Maitonaama has a couple of punches blocked by Skolz.
A head punch on the inside from Maitonaama fails to land.
Skolz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maitonaama throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Skolz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maitonaama tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Skolz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aslak Maitonaama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maitonaama stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Skolz.#CL#
Maitonaama fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Skolz, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Skolz breaks from the clinch.
Skolz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Skolz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maitonaama circles away quickly and effectively.
Skolz lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
Skolz tries to keep at a distance but Maitonaama has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2##BC2#
Skolz manages to break the clinch.
Maitonaama tries to clinch but Skolz moves out of range.
Skolz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Skolz tries to land a front kick but Maitonaama steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Skolz tries to keep at a distance but Maitonaama has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skolz.
Skolz takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Skolz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Maitonaama clinches up with Skolz and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skolz.
Skolz misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Skolz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maitonaama is looking to clinch.
Maitonaama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skolz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maitonaama tries to clinch but Skolz is having none of it. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Skolz has knocked Maitonaama down with a huge combo! Skolz steps away and waves a wobbly Maitonaama back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CL#
Maitonaama rushes Skolz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Skolz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maitonaama lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skolz backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skolz. #T3#
Maitonaama working aggressively here.
Maitonaama lands a nice uppercut.
Maitonaama misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Skolz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skolz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maitonaama tries to close the distance and clinch but Skolz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Skolz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice body punch from Skolz. #CL#
Maitonaama instigates a clinch.
Skolz blocking some punches.
Maitonaama misses with a punch on the inside.
Skolz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maitonaama misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maitonaama.
Maitonaama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skolz backwards.
Maitonaama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skolz is trying to break free.
Maitonaama misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Maitonaama fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skolz tries to throw a body punch but Maitonaama avoids it by throwing Skolz back against the cage. #BC2#
Skolz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skolz circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4#
Maitonaama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maitonaama tries to clinch up but Skolz circles away and keeps his distance.
Skolz throws a right hand that Maitonaama ducks under and follows up with a left that Maitonaama also avoids with ease.
Maitonaama drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maitonaama tries to clinch but Skolz moves out of range.
Skolz throws a head kick that misses.
Skolz swats away the attempt to clinch by Maitonaama.
Maitonaama moves in looking to clinch but Skolz pushes him off.
Skolz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Skolz scores with a nice strike.
Maitonaama walks into a stiff left hand from Skolz.
Maitonaama tries to clinch there but Skolz circles away.
It seemed like Skolz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Skolz scores with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maitonaama wants to clinch
and Skolz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maitonaama's knee momentarily.
Maitonaama takes a kick to the side of the head.
Skolz scores with a spinning back kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gerrad Skolz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Maitonaama wants to clinch.
Maitonaama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maitonaama moves to clinch but Skolz breaks away
and Maitonaama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maitonaama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skolz.
Maitonaama wants to clinch up but Skolz keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Skolz gets tackled into the cage by Maitonaama. Maitonaama maintains the clinch.
Skolz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maitonaama backwards.
Maitonaama throws a head punch that misses.
Maitonaama misses with some punches.
Skolz blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skolz throws a punch but it's blocked by Maitonaama.
Maitonaama scores with a shot to the side of Skolz's head.
Maitonaama misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skolz.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skolz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maitonaama throws a head punch that misses.
Skolz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Maitonaama throws a punch but it's blocked by Skolz.
Skolz blocks an uppercut.
Skolz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Skolz manages to break the clinch.
Skolz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maitonaama tries to close the distance and clinch but Skolz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maitonaama tries to close the distance and clinch but Skolz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maitonaama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Skolz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Maitonaama tries to clinch up but Skolz circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Skolz tries to keep at a distance but Maitonaama has taken the fight into the clinch.
Skolz has a couple of punches blocked by Maitonaama. #BC2#
Skolz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maitonaama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Skolz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gerrad Skolz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maitonaama walks into a stiff left hand from Skolz.
Skolz cracks Maitonaama with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Maitonaama's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Skolz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maitonaama scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skolz scores with a jab to the body.
Maitonaama doesn't manage to clinch there - Skolz circles away. #T2#
Maitonaama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skolz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Skolz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skolz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Skolz has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Maitonaama looks to clinch
and Skolz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maitonaama slips under a jab from Skolz.
Skolz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Skolz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skolz swats away the attempt to clinch by Maitonaama.
Maitonaama doesn't manage to clinch there - Skolz circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Skolz! But no joy.#CL#
Maitonaama closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Skolz blocking some punches. #BC2#
Skolz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Maitonaama has taken the fight to the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Skolz scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Skolz.
Maitonaama swings wildly with an uppercut but Skolz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skolz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skolz working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Skolz breaks the clinch. #T3#
Skolz lands a leg kick that knocks Maitonaama off balance momentarily.
Skolz feints and then cracks Maitonaama's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maitonaama down. #CL#
Maitonaama has managed to clinch.
Maitonaama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maitonaama throws a punch but it's blocked by Skolz. #BC2#
Skolz manages to break the clinch.
Maitonaama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skolz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Maitonaama takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Maitonaama wants to clinch.#KD2#
Skolz lands a left and a right that send Maitonaama crashing to the mat, dazed. Skolz thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Maitonaama is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Aslak Maitonaama has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skolz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maitonaama moves away.
Oh Maitonaama is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Skolz misses with a head kick.
Maitonaama attempts a counter takedown but Skolz avoids it well and moves away.
Maitonaama seems to have got his legs back now.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maitonaama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Maitonaama moves into the clinch successfully. #T4#
Skolz blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Maitonaama.
Skolz throws a punch but it's blocked by Maitonaama.
Skolz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Skolz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Skolz.
Maitonaama is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Skolz connects with an inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maitonaama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maitonaama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maitonaama moves in looking to clinch but Skolz pushes him off.
Maitonaama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maitonaama moves in looking to clinch but Skolz pushes him off.
Nice defenses there by Maitonaama.
Skolz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maitonaama's sensitive parts.
Maitonaama moves forwards but Skolz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gerrad Skolz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aslak Maitonaama's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Maitonaama tries to clinch up.
As Maitonaama backs off Skolz throws a huge counter combo but Maitonaama manages to avoid it all.
Skolz throws a leg kick which misses Maitonaama's front leg but catches the back leg as Maitonaama tries to avoid it.
Skolz 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.
Maitonaama tries to clinch there but Skolz circles away.
Maitonaama looks to clinch
and Skolz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Maitonaama tries to clinch up.
Maitonaama wants to clinch.#CL#
Maitonaama drives through and clinches with Skolz against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Skolz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Skolz breaks the clinch.
Maitonaama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skolz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maitonaama wants to clinch
and Skolz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maitonaama's knee momentarily.
Maitonaama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skolz paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Maitonaama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Skolz keeps the fight on the outside.
Maitonaama tries to clinch but Skolz moves out of range.
Skolz keeps the fight on the outside.
Maitonaama doesn't manage to clinch there - Skolz circles away.
Skolz misses with a looping right.
Maitonaama takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL#
Maitonaama gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Skolz scores with a shot to the side of Maitonaama's head.
Maitonaama misses with a punch on the inside.
Maitonaama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skolz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maitonaama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maitonaama misses with some punches.
Maitonaama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skolz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maitonaama fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Skolz manages to break the clinch.
Skolz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maitonaama looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Skolz scores with a jab to the body.
Aslak Maitonaama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maitonaama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice cross by Skolz.
Skolz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maitonaama's hands.
Maitonaama tries to clinch but Skolz moves out of range.
Skolz thuds a left hand into Maitonaama's body.
Skolz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maitonaama stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maitonaama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skolz lands with a hook. Maitonaama tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Maitonaama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Skolz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Skolz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Maitonaama is looking to clinch but Skolz is avoiding it.
Skolz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maitonaama with a body shot.
Skolz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maitonaama tries to clinch
and Skolz counters with a slapping leg kick. #KD2#
Skolz lands a big head kick that sends Maitonaama tumbling to the mat! Skolz takes a step backwards and waves Maitonaama back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Maitonaama circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Skolz. Maitonaama falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Skolz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gerrad Skolz!
An out of breath Gerrad Skolz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DC 98: Sicarius vs Bonesteel
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
Romano tries to clinch up.
Romano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Skolz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Romano takes a swing at Skolz's ribcage but misses.
Romano wants to clinch.#CL#
Romano clinches up against the cage.
Skolz blocks an uppercut.
Skolz takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skolz struggles to land a body shot inside as Romano controls his hands.
Skolz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Romano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skolz tries to circle away but Romano has him pinned against the cage.
Romano lands a hook that snaps the head of Skolz backwards.
Skolz tries to work over Romano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Skolz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skolz is looking to break free of the clinch but Romano has double underhooks.
A hook to the body from Romano.
Skolz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skolz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Skolz blocking some punches.
Skolz tries a body shot but Romano blocks it.
Skolz can't find room to land a body shot as Romano controls the action.
Skolz swings wildly with an uppercut but Romano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skolz is trying to force a seperation but Romano has the dominant position.
Skolz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Skolz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skolz misses with the head strike.
Skolz tries to circle away but Romano has him pinned against the cage.
Romano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romano scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Skolz.
Skolz has had enough of the clinch but Romano keeps him there for the moment.
Skolz misses with a punch on the inside.
Skolz blocking some punches.
Skolz throws a punch but it's blocked by Romano. #T2#
Romano misses with a punch on the inside.
Skolz lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romano.
Romano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skolz misses with a punch on the inside.
Skolz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skolz has had enough of the clinch but Romano keeps him there for the moment.
Skolz prevents a body shot from Romano.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skolz.
Romano can't find room to land a body shot as Skolz controls the action.
Romano lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romano lands a shoulder strike.
Romano gets through Skolz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Romano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skolz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romano's elbow.
Romano misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Skolz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Romano tries to clinch up.
Skolz is looking to chop away at Romano's legs. #T3#
Skolz swats away the attempt to clinch by Romano.
Gerrad Skolz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skolz misses with a double jab.
Skolz connects with a leg kick.
Skolz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Romano doesn't seem bothered though.
Skolz has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Romano is looking to clinch.
Skolz throws a good cross that connects.
Jab by Romano.
A good leg kick by Skolz. #CL#
Romano closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from Skolz.
Romano throws a punch but it's blocked by Skolz.
Skolz misses with the head strike.
Skolz is trying to push Romano away but Romano has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Skolz cracks Romano with a nice body shot.#T4#
Skolz lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skolz misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skolz.
Romano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Skolz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skolz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skolz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skolz has a couple of punches blocked by Romano.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romano.
A short right from Romano on the inside.
Romano blocks a body shot from Skolz.
Romano lands with a light punch inside.
Romano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Romano.
Romano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skolz backwards.
Romano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Skolz.
Romano misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gerrad Skolz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Skolz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Romano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Romano moves into range and clinches up with Skolz.
Romano lands a hook that snaps the head of Skolz backwards.
Romano lands an uppercut.
Skolz misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Romano.
Romano prevents Skolz from breaking the clinch.
Skolz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skolz's elbow.
Skolz has had enough of the clinch but Romano keeps him there for the moment.
Romano blocks a body shot from Skolz.
Skolz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romano tries a body shot but Skolz blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Romano.
Romano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skolz's elbow.
Skolz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Skolz breaks the clinch.
Romano tries to clinch but Skolz moves out of range. #T1#
Romano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Skolz takes a swing at Romano's ribcage but misses.
Skolz throws out a leg kick but Romano moves out of range and Skolz only half commits.
Skolz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An attempted straight right counter from Romano misses the target.
Skolz misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Romano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Romano lands with an overhand left.
Skolz misses with a two punch combination.
Skolz misses with a looping right.
Skolz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Romano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skolz manages to avoid it.
Romano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skolz keeps the fight on the outside.
Skolz scores with a kick to the midsection.#T2#
Skolz throws a hook to the side of Romano's head but Romano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Romano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Romano moves in looking to clinch but Skolz pushes him off.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Skolz misses.
Skolz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Romano fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Romano has closed the distance and engaged Skolz in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Romano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Romano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skolz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Romano pushes Skolz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skolz prevents a body shot from Romano. #BC2#
Skolz breaks from the clinch.
Romano clobbers Skolz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Skolz takes a swing at Romano's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Romano misses the target.
Skolz keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Romano is looking to clinch.
Skolz shapes to counter with a head kick.
Skolz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A jab from Romano does it's job there.
Romano tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Skolz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Romano. That did some damage!
Skolz looks to score with a jab to the body but Romano is just out of range.
Romano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skolz.
Romano clobbers Skolz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Skolz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Romano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Romano misses with a straight right.
Skolz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A right-left combo lands from Skolz.
Skolz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Romano to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Romano.#T4#
Skolz misses with a two punch combination.
Romano with a jab.
Skolz avoids the body shot from Romano.
Skolz unleashes a big counter combination but Romano bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Skolz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romano. #CL#
Romano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Romano working aggressively here.
Romano throws a punch but it's blocked by Skolz.
Nice body punch from Skolz - that landed with a thud.
Romano tries a body shot but Skolz blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Romano fails to land.
Romano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Romano. #BC2#
Skolz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skolz cracks Romano with an open hand slap.
Skolz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Romano under the eye.
Gerrad Skolz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skolz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gerrad Skolz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Romano connects with a body shot.
Skolz thows a body kick. Romano tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL#
Romano moves into the clinch.
Skolz misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Skolz breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Romano gets a clinch.
Skolz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romano misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Skolz breaks from the clinch.
Skolz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skolz moves out of range as Romano strikes.
Skolz tries to land a front kick but Romano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little feinted left hand from Romano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skolz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice cross by Romano.#T1#
Skolz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Romano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A quick step to the side and Romano tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skolz loads up on a big right hand but Romano slips the punch.
Skolz misses with a straight left.
Skolz misses with a low kick.
Jab by Romano.
Romano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Skolz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Romano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Skolz scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters circling a little - Skolz finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Skolz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skolz swinging wildly here.
Skolz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Romano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Skolz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Skolz is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Muenster Romano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Romano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Skolz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skolz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Skolz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Skolz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Skolz throws a head kick but Romano moves out of range. #KD#
Romano sends Skolz crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Romano is motioning to the referee to let Skolz up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Skolz is rocked!
Romano jabs Skolz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Skolz is still on wobbly legs! Can Romano finish him?
Skolz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Skolz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Romano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Skolz at a distance.
Romano lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Romano has managed to clinch.
Romano lands with a right to the head.
Romano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Romano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Romano gets through Skolz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Romano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Romano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romano. #T3#
Romano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Romano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Romano throws a big uppercut that drops Skolz! More strikes from Romano and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Skolz lies dazed against the cage as Romano celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muenster Romano!
Muenster Romano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DC:90:Dux v McVicker
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
Skolz throws a big shot that misses.
Korolev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Korolev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab by Korolev.
Korolev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Quarry in the buildup to the fight.
Skolz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Korolev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Korolev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Skolz.
Korolev gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT2#It looks like Alexander Korolev has been cut.
Korolev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Korolev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Skolz punishes Korolev's body with a nice straight punch.
Korolev slips a jab from Skolz.
Skolz throws a chopping leg kick but Korolev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Skolz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skolz feints and then cracks Korolev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Korolev down. #T1#
Skolz misses with a body kick.
Korolev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jab from Skolz.
Skolz fails to land with a series of punches.
Skolz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skolz takes one on the button.
Korolev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Korolev misses with a kick to the body.
Skolz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Skolz misses the shot to the body.
Korolev throwing a counter right hand but Skolz manages to avoid it.
Skolz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skolz cracks a nice hook into Korolev's ribs.
Korolev takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korolev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Korolev throws a hook but Skolz blocks it.
Skolz lands a jab to the nose.
Skolz has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Skolz looks to land a right hand but Korolev moved out of range.
Korolev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Skolz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Skolz.
Korolev blocks a head kick by Skolz.
Skolz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Korolev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skolz.
Skolz checks the leg kick.
Skolz follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Skolz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Korolev throws the left hand but Skolz avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Korolev misses the shot to the body.
Korolev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Skolz connects with a jab.
Skolz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Korolevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Skolz misses with a kick to the body
and Korolev counters with a straight right hand.
Korolev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skolz.
Skolz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gerrad Skolz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Skolz throws a series of punches but Korolev moves out of range.
Skolz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skolz misses with a few strikes there.
Skolz avoids a kick to the body.
Skolz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Skolz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Korolev makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Skolz really felt that one!
Korolev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skolz moves away.
Skolz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Korolev.
Skolz misses with a lunging right hand
and Korolev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skolz misses the jab.
A lazy left from Skolz finds it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Skolz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Korolev - the referee stops the clock and Skolz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Korolev. Skolz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gerrad Skolz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Korolev's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Skolz swings for the body but Korolev moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Skolz.
Gerrad Skolz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Korolev loads up on a big right hand but Skolz slips the punch.
Korolev slips a straight right by Skolz.
Korolev takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Skolz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Korolev moves away.
Korolev half committed to a counter leg kick.
Skolz just misses with a punch to the body.
Skolz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Korolev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korolev dodges the punch combination from Skolz.
A shot to the liver by Skolz. Beautiful body shot.#T1##KD#
Korolev cracks Skolz with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Korolev has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Skolz to stand back up!#ROC#Skolz is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Gerrad Skolz has been cut.
Korolev 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.
Korolev feints and then cracks Skolz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Skolz down.
Skolz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Korolev eats them both and turns towards Skolz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Korolev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Skolz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Korolev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Skolz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Korolev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Korolev tries to land a front kick but Skolz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Korolev misses the shot to the body.
Korolev avoids the body shot from Skolz.
Skolz keeps Korolev at a distance using the push kick.
Korolev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Skolz takes a swing at Korolev's ribcage but misses.
Skolz moves away from the strike by Korolev.
Skolz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Korolev connects with a looping right hand.
Skolz misses with a straight right.
Korolev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Skolz misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Korolev counters with a nice right hand that sends Skolz toppling to the canvas! Skolz scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Korolev finish him?!
Skolz is still on wobbly legs! Can Korolev finish him?
Skolz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Korolev fakes the body blow, causing Skolz to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Skolz goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Korolev!
A relieved looking Alexander Korolev 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 226 Makkonen vs Drake 2
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Skolz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Skolz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Skolz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skolz scores with a nice strike.
Lacplesis tries to clinch but Skolz moves away
and Lacplesis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Lacplesis misses.
It seemed like Skolz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lacplesis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lacplesis misses with an uppercut. Skolz saw that one coming.
Despite the aggression on Skolz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lacplesis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Skolz checks a leg kick.
Skolz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skolz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skolz misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skolz lands a jab to the head.
Lacplesis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies in the buildup to the fight.
Skolz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Skolz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Skolz throws a chopping leg kick but Lacplesis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Skolz is looking to land body kicks.
Skolz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice jab there from Lacplesis.
Skolz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL#
Lacplesis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lacplesis avoiding damage.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skolz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skolz tries to break free but Lacplesis pushes him back against the cage.
Lacplesis can't find room to land a body shot as Skolz controls the action.
Lacplesis tries to throw a body punch but Skolz avoids it by throwing Lacplesis back against the cage.
Lacplesis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Skolz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Skolz avoids the elbow strike from Lacplesis, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Lacplesis.
Skolz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skolz working aggressively here. #T2#
Skolz working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Skolz.
Skolz lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skolz misses with the head strike.
Lacplesis lands an elbow that stopped Skolz in his tracks for a moment.
Lacplesis is looking to control Skolz's arms but Skolz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lacplesis has his back to the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skolz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lacplesis blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Skolz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lacplesis swings for the body but Skolz moves out of range.
Lacplesis misses with a left hand
letting Skolz counter with a right hand.
A lazy left from Lacplesis finds it's target.
Lacplesis takes a kick to the side of the head.
Skolz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lacplesis with a hook.
Lacplesis throws a big shot that misses.
Skolz slips a jab from Lacplesis.
As Lacplesis backs off Skolz throws a huge counter combo but Lacplesis manages to avoid it all.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Lacplesis. That's going to slow Skolz down.
Skolz has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Skolz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lacplesis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lacplesis 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.
Skolz misses with an uppercut. Lacplesis saw that one coming.
Lacplesis's corner calls for a 1-2. Lacplesis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Lacplesis misses.
And Skolz responds with a good body kick, but Lacplesis manages to step out the way in time.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lacplesis.
A nice leg kick from Skolz, right into the meat of the thigh.
Skolz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lacplesis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Skolz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Skolz takes one to the side of the head.
Skolz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lacplesis.
As Skolz backs away, Lacplesis returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lacplesis staying out of range there.
Lacplesis tried to counter with a leg kick but Skolz avoided it.
Skolz scores with a jab.
A head kick misses from Skolz. #T4#
Skolz misses with a looping right.
Skolz with a jab.
Lacplesis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Skolz.
Skolz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Lacplesis misses.
Lacplesis swinging wildly here.
Skolz misses with a looping right.
Skolz checks a leg kick nicely.
Skolz slips under a jab from Lacplesis.
Skolz blocks a jab.
Lacplesis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacplesis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lacplesis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lacplesis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gerrad Skolz 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#
Lacplesis misses with a leg kick.
Lacplesis lands with a nice body punch.
Skolz avoids the head kick by Lacplesis.
Skolz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lacplesis at a distance.
Skolz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lacplesis misses with a double jab.
Skolz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lacplesis has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Skolz throws a wild body kick that Lacplesis sees coming a mile off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Skolz.
A swing and a miss from Lacplesis.#KD2#
Skolz lands a big head kick that sends Lacplesis tumbling to the mat! Skolz takes a step backwards and waves Lacplesis back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Humors Lacplesis has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lacplesis ducks under a wild hook from Skolz.
Gerrad Skolz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lacplesis connects with a leg kick.
Lacplesis throws out a powerful jab.
Lacplesis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Skolz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Jab, jab by Skolz - just one landing.
Skolz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Skolz! But no joy.
Skolz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lacplesis's head.
Skolz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lacplesis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Skolz tests Lacplesis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lacplesis throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #KD2#
Skolz cracks Lacplesis with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lacplesis looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Skolz finish him? #ROC2#Lacplesis is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lacplesis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Skolz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Oh Lacplesis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lacplesis throws a body punch but Skolz moves out of range.
Skolz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Skolz throws a jab when Lacplesis was well out of range.
Lacplesis seems to have got his legs back now.
Lacplesis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
An inside leg kick from Lacplesis misses.
That kick from Skolz tenderised Lacplesis's leg. Lacplesis is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Lacplesis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skolz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lacplesis throws a leg kick
and Skolz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lacplesis scores with a leg kick.
Lacplesis lands a nice looking body shot.
A cross from Skolz lands.
Skolz lands with a shot to the body. #KD2#
Skolz cracks Lacplesis with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Skolz has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lacplesis to stand back up!
Lacplesis blocks a head kick by Skolz.
Skolz misses with a few strikes there.
Skolz throws a body punch but Lacplesis moves out of range.
Skolz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Skolz misses.
Lacplesis lands an overhand right.
Skolz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Skolz with a nice cross.
Skolz defending well as Lacplesis loads up on a big left hand.
Skolz lands a jab-cross combination.
Lacplesis throws a hook to the side of Skolz's head but Skolz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skolz is looking to slow Lacplesis down with leg kicks.
Skolz missing with a left hand there. Lacplesis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Lacplesis misses the target.
Skolz misses the shot to the body.
Skolz misses with a few strikes there.
Lacplesis throws a series of punches but Skolz moves out of range.
Lacplesis with a nice calf kick.
Lacplesis blocks a jab.
Skolz lands with a kick to the temple. Lacplesis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lacplesis scores with a jab. Skolz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Skolz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Skolz scores with a head kick. Lacplesis tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Skolz ducks under a wild hook from Lacplesis.
Skolz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands with a shot to the body.
Lacplesis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Skolz has time to react.
Skolz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lacplesis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lacplesis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lacplesis lands with a nice body punch.
Skolz stalks Lacplesis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lacplesis's face. Lacplesis staggers backwards, shaken.
Lacplesis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big right from Skolz misses.
Lacplesis throws a head kick but Skolz moves out of range.
Lacplesis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lacplesis moves out of range of the body kick.#KD2#
Skolz lands a big right hand that sends Lacplesis crashing to the mat! Skolz stays standing though and waves Lacplesis back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gerrad Skolz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Humors Lacplesis's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Skolz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#KD2#
Skolz lands a big right hand that sends Lacplesis crashing to the mat! Skolz stays standing though and waves Lacplesis back to his feet!
Skolz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slow jab from Lacplesis misses its intended target.
Skolz throws a fast counter high kick but Lacplesis manages to duck under it in time.#KD2#
Skolz feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lacplesis sprawling to the canvas! Lacplesis rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Skolz finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Skolz has cracked Lacplesis with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Skolz lands another huge swinging hook and Lacplesis tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Lacplesis, before Skolz can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gerrad Skolz!

Event: DMMA 215 Magrath vs Don 3
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
Skolz with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Pierre Ledoux has been cut.
Ledoux blocks a jab.#CL#
Ledoux moves into the clinch.
Ledoux fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Skolz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ledoux is working for takedown but Skolz is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Ledoux turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ledoux manages to end up in side control.
We've been hearing that Ledoux has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ledoux in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Skolz avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ledoux.
Ledoux trying to control the action but Skolz is working from the bottom.
Skolz seems a little lost for a moment, as Ledoux dominates the positioning.#T1#
Skolz managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ledoux.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ledoux tries to move to mount but Skolz blocks the move with his legs.
Skolz 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.
Skolz tries to improve position but can't.
Ledoux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skolz keeps working.
Check out the look on Ledoux's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ledoux taking a breather here.
Ledoux advances to full mount.
Ledoux avoids the attempt from Skolz to control.
Ledoux looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Ledoux trying to control but Skolz is having none of it.
Ledoux controlling the position easily from mount.
Ledoux raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ledoux thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T3#
Ledoux looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ledoux misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ledoux looking to finish with strikes here!
Ledoux thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ledoux working the ground and pound effectively.
Ledoux lands a big elbow.
Ledoux lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Skolz is trying desperately to improve position.
Ledoux controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Skolz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Skolz is looking to control Ledoux's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Skolz avoid being mounted?
Ledoux trying to control from half guard but Skolz is working away.
Ledoux is pressing down on Skolz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Skolz is holding on for now.
Skolz trying to control here.
Ledoux seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skolz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Ledoux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pierre Ledoux's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Ledoux clinches.
Skolz working aggressively here.
Ledoux wants a takedown.
Skolz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ledoux has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Skolz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ledoux is trying to pull guard but Skolz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Ledoux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ledoux goes for a takedown in the clinch but Skolz prevents it.
Skolz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ledoux tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD#
Ledoux has picked Skolz up - he's going for a ride! Ledoux dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Skolz kicks Ledoux off and gets back to his feet.
Pierre Ledoux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skolz scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Ledoux shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Skolz pulls Ledoux in close to prevent any damage.
Ledoux trying to control but Skolz is working from the bottom. #T1#
Ledoux seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ledoux stops Skolz from standing up.
Ledoux trying to control the position from guard on top but Skolz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A punch lands to the side of Skolz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ledoux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skolz can do to turn this around?#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Skolz throws a lazy right hand but Ledoux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skolz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Skolz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Skolz throws a right hand that Ledoux ducks under and follows up with a left that Ledoux also avoids with ease.
Ledoux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ledoux shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Ledoux gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Skolz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ledoux backwards.
Ledoux tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Skolz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Skolz gets underhooks to prevent Ledoux's takedown attempt. #TD#
Ledoux has picked Skolz up - he's going for a ride! Ledoux dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB#
Skolz is defending against the submission attempts here by Ledoux.
Skolz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ledoux scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Ledoux not doing much here.
Ledoux passes to full mount!
Skolz is bucking up trying to escape but Ledoux cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ledoux thowing shots but they're missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ledoux looking to control but Skolz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ledoux thowing shots but they're missing.
Pierre Ledoux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Ledoux tries to control but Skolz wriggling away.
Skolz is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Ledoux can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Skolz is looking to escape.
Skolz is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Skolz working to try and regain half guard.
Ledoux trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gerrad Skolz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pierre Ledoux's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Skolz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ledoux moves away.
Ledoux fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick by Skolz misses #CL#
and Ledoux counters by moving into the clinch.
Skolz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ledoux up against the cage.
Ledoux is trying to drag Skolz to the mat but Skolz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ledoux is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ledoux tries to score a body lock takedown but Skolz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Ledoux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skolz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skolz is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ledoux has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Skolz after a bit of a struggle.
Skolz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ledoux goes for a takedown in the clinch but Skolz prevents it.
Ledoux wants a takedown but no success here. #T1#
Skolz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Skolz misses with some punches.
Skolz looking to stall. #TD#
Ledoux turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ledoux manages to end up in side control.
Skolz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ledoux tries to score with some ground and pound. Skolz controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Skolz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Skolz sneaks back into half guard.
Skolz is looking for a sweep. Ledoux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ledoux is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Ledoux is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ledoux is controlling the pace.
Ledoux sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Skolz defending well though.
Ledoux throwing shots but Skolz is blocking nicely.
Ledoux is nestled in close to Skolz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ledoux content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ledoux not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3##SUB#
Ledoux is looking for a kimura here.
Ledoux keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ledoux 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.
Ledoux trying to control the action but Skolz is working from the bottom.
Ledoux throwing shots but Skolz is blocking nicely.
Skolz is trying to stand. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ledoux throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Skolz's waist but Skolz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ledoux off to one side. #TD#
Ledoux dives in and scores a takedown into Skolz's guard.
Ledoux trying to control but Skolz is working from the bottom. #T4#
Skolz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ledoux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skolz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skolz keeping moving, preventing Ledoux from controlling successfully.
Ledoux controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skolz is trying to keep Ledoux in close.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pierre Ledoux.
I think Ledoux 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gerrad Skolz!

Event: DMMA 205 Alyoshin vs Mahmut
Date: Jun 21, 2023

#R1#
Skolz throws a sloppy head kick and Khrapov Jr moves out of range easily.
Khrapov Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Skolz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Skolz moves out of range as Khrapov Jr strikes.
Nice jab there from Skolz.
Skolz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Skolz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Khrapov Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khrapov Jr cracks Skolz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've been hearing reports that Khrapov Jr has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Khrapov Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Skolz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Khrapov Jr lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skolz ducks right into an uppercut from Khrapov Jr.
Sloppy strikes from Skolz. Those never looked like landing.
Khrapov Jr connects with a right hand. Skolz shakes it off.
Skolz tries to land a leg kick but Khrapov Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Khrapov Jr lands a nice hook to Skolz's body. Skolz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Skolz throws a lazy uppercut
and Khrapov Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Skolz with the inside leg kick.
Skolz takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD#
Skolz tries to sprawl but Khrapov Jr drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Khrapov Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Khrapov Jr.
Skolz wants to get back to full guard.
Khrapov Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skolz is looking to improve his position.
Khrapov Jr throwing shots but Skolz is blocking nicely.
Skolz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Khrapov Jr is working away from the top position though.
Khrapov Jr not doing much here. #T2#
Skolz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Khrapov Jr.
Skolz wants to get back to his feet.
Khrapov Jr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Skolz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khrapov Jr drops an elbow to the side of Skolz's head.
Khrapov Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Khrapov Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Skolz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Khrapov Jr.
Skolz is trying to stand.
Khrapov Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Khrapov Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Khrapov Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Khrapov Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Khrapov Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Skolz wants to sweep but Khrapov Jr has passed to side control!
A lull in the action here as Khrapov Jr stalls from top position.
Khrapov Jr works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Check out the look on Khrapov Jr's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Khrapov Jr creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Skolz tries to improve position but can't.
Skolz managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Khrapov Jr. #T4#
Skolz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Khrapov Jr is thwarting Skolz's attempts to control the position.
Khrapov Jr throwing shots but Skolz is blocking nicely.
Khrapov Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Khrapov Jr 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.
Skolz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Khrapov Jr scores with a couple of nice shots.
Skolz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Skolz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Khrapov Jr working Skolz over with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Khrapov Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Khrapov Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skolz manages to avoid it.
Skolz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Skolz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Khrapov Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skolz. #TD#
Khrapov Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Khrapov Jr working over Skolz with some ground and pound. Skolz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Skolz controlling the position for now.
Skolz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khrapov Jr slips a nice elbow through Skolz's hands, connecting with Skolz's forehead.
Khrapov Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Skolz is trying to maintain the position but Khrapov Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Khrapov Jr trying to control from half guard but Skolz is working away. #T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Khrapov Jr lands a nice short elbow.
Skolz taking some punishment here, with Khrapov Jr in his half guard.
Skolz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skolz can do to turn this around?
Skolz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Khrapov Jr wants to take a breather but Skolz is having none of it.
Khrapov Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Khrapov Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Khrapov Jr lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Skolz trying to control from the bottom.
Khrapov Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#Skolz is rocked!
Khrapov Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Khrapov Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Khrapov Jr looks to land a strike but Skolz avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Khrapov Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Khrapov Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Khrapov Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Khrapov Jr wants to control from the top but Skolz keeps moving.
Skolz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Khrapov Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Khrapov Jr sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Skolz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Khrapov Jr is one step ahead there.
Skolz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vasily Khrapov Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Khrapov Jr postures up in Skolz's guard and throws a big left but Skolz blocks it.
Skolz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Khrapov Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Khrapov Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Skolz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Skolz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Khrapov Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Khrapov Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skolz works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Skolz keeping moving, preventing Khrapov Jr from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Skolz throws a leg kick #TD#
and Khrapov Jr counters with a nice double leg into side control. Skolz won't be happy with that.
Khrapov Jr 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.
Skolz defending against the ground and pound.
Khrapov Jr looks up at the clock and then as Skolz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Khrapov Jr smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Khrapov Jr grinds an elbow into Skolz's temple.
Khrapov Jr scoring with punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khrapov Jr in side control, throwing shots but Skolz defends.
Khrapov Jr creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Skolz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Khrapov Jr scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Skolz to see if he's OK.
Skolz is still in real trouble! Can Khrapov Jr finish him?
Khrapov Jr throws a strike aimed at the side of Skolz's head but Skolz avoids it well.
Skolz seems to have recovered his senses.
Khrapov Jr tries to score with some ground and pound. Skolz controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Khrapov Jr prevents Skolz from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Khrapov Jr dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
The crowd cheers as Khrapov Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Skolz doesn't seem phased though.
Khrapov Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skolz throws out the jab.
Khrapov Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Skolz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khrapov Jr manages to avoid it.
Gerrad Skolz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skolz moves out of range of the strikes.
Khrapov Jr throws a right and a left that Skolz avoids nicely.
Skolz moves out of range of the strikes.
Khrapov Jr connects with a jab.
Skolz takes a swing at Khrapov Jr's ribcage but misses.
Skolz blocks a jab.
A jab lands there for Skolz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skolz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Khrapov Jr shoots in for a takedown but Skolz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Skolz swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khrapov Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Skolz's head back. #T1#
Khrapov Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Skolz defends it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Skolz.
Khrapov Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Skolz avoids it really well and circles away.
Skolz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasily Khrapov Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good leg kick by Skolz.
Khrapov Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Skolz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Khrapov Jr checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Khrapov Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skolz takes one to the chin there.
Skolz misses with the combination.
Skolz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #TD#
Khrapov Jr drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Khrapov Jr throwing strikes from guard but Skolz blocks nicely.
Skolz has momentary wrist control but Khrapov Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skolz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Khrapov Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Khrapov Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skolz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Skolz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vasily Khrapov Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Khrapov Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Khrapov Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Skolz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Gerrad Skolz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khrapov Jr has Skolz pulled in close to control his posture.
Skolz stopping the sweep attempt from Khrapov Jr.
Skolz trying to control but Khrapov Jr is working from the bottom.
Khrapov Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Khrapov Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Skolz is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Skolz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Khrapov Jr has control of Skolz's left arm, preventing Skolz from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Khrapov Jr misses with an uppercut
and Skolz counters with a nice uppercut.
Khrapov Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vasily Khrapov Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Khrapov Jr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasily Khrapov Jr!

Event: DMMA 196 Outback vs Klimenko
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1#
Demirci takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Good standup being displayed there by Skolz as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Omer Demirci has been cut.
Demirci stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Skolz.
Demirci looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Skolz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Demirci avoids a kick to the body.
Demirci was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Demirci misses with a takedown
and Skolz counters with a two punch combo.
Demirci with a nice cross.
That kick from Skolz tenderised Demirci's leg. Demirci is trying to keep his angry face on.
Skolz scores with a punch to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Demirci's corner calls for a 1-2. Demirci obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Demirci avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Demirci stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Skolz.
Skolz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Skolz throws a one two combo.
Demirci shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Skolz defends it nicely.
Skolz throws a series of punches but Demirci moves out of range.
Skolz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Demirci is trying hard to land a takedown here. Skolz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omer Demirci. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Skolz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Demirci counter with a right hand.
Skolz scores with a spinning back kick!
Skolz lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demirci avoids a kick to the body.
Demirci has a takedown stuffed.
Gerrad Skolz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Demirci takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Skolz throws a lazy uppercut
and Demirci counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skolz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Good leg kick by Skolz. #T3#
Skolz misses with a double jab.
Skolz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skolz misses with a few strikes there.
Skolz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Demirci drops down looking for a counter takedown but Skolz sprawls and moves away.
Demirci takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Demirci showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skolz.
Demirci feinted with a counter takedown.
A jab lands there for Skolz.#CUT2#Omer Demirci's cut is getting worse.#TD#
Demirci decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Demirci tries to pass the half guard into mount. Skolz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Demirci in particular looking to stall.
Demirci is trying to control the action in half guard but Skolz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Skolz 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skolz tries to roll over but Demirci keeps him under control.
Demirci takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Skolz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Skolz wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gerrad Skolz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Omer Demirci's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Skolz misses with a double jab.
Jab, jab by Demirci - just one landing.
Some wild striking there from Skolz.
Skolz throws a series of punches but Demirci moves out of range.
Gerrad Skolz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good standup being displayed there by Skolz as he connects with a hook.
Demirci avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Demirci shoots in for a takedown but Skolz shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skolz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Demirci slips under a jab.
Demirci connects with a good right hand that stumbles Skolz. Skolz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gerrad Skolz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demirci scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Skolz misses with a hook.
Skolz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Demirci shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Skolz defends it nicely.
Skolz slips a straight right by Demirci.
Skolz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Demirci clinches with his opponent.
Skolz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Demirci blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skolz prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omer Demirci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skolz lands a nice uppercut.
Skolz misses with a body punch.
Skolz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Demirci up against the cage.#T2#
Skolz lands a left hand.
Demirci looking to stall.
Skolz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skolz scores with a shoulder strike.
Skolz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Demirci has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Skolz after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Demirci lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES2#
Skolz pushes Demirci off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Demirci is looking to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Skolz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Demirci throws a shot from downtown. Skolz moves away and avoids it.
Skolz scores with a body shot.
Demirci looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Skolz misses with a two punch combination.
Skolz lands a two punch combo. #TD#
Demirci shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Demirci showed some decent athleticism there.

Skolz manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Demirci keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD#
Demirci lands a takedown into guard.

Skolz is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Demirci presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demirci tries for a takedown but Skolz manages to get underhooks.
Demirci takes a shot to the head.
Skolz lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Demirci lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gerrad Skolz has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Demirci is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4#
Skolz is not content to let Demirci control the position.
Skolz is trying to stand back up but Demirci is controlling him
Skolz is positioning himself well to prevent Demirci advancing to mount.
Skolz trying to control but Demirci postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skolz is doing well to control the position and prevent Demirci from advancing to side control.
Demirci perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gerrad Skolz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Omer Demirci's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Skolz tries to bum rush Demirci with a series of wild strikes but Demirci uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Skolz lands a two punch combo.
Skolz throws a leg kick #TD#
and Demirci counters with a single leg into guard. Skolz didn't expect that.
Skolz 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.
Omer Demirci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skolz wants to stand but Demirci is controlling the position.
Demirci is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demirci preventing the sweep. #T1#
Skolz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Demirci.
Skolz keeping moving, preventing Demirci from controlling successfully.
Demirci seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That kick from Skolz tenderised Demirci's leg. Demirci is trying to keep his angry face on.
Demirci looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skolz is fending him off so far but Demirci persists. Nope, Skolz circles away and we're back to standing.
Skolz throws a low kick, looking for Demirci's leg but Demirci calmly moves out of range.
Skolz scores with a head kick. Demirci tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A lazy body kick from Skolz #TD#
and Demirci counters with a takedown into side control. #T2#
Demirci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skolz keeps working.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Demirci looking to control but instead Skolz has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB#
Demirci seems to be working for a kimura but Skolz defends the submission attempt.
Skolz is trying to get back to full guard.
Skolz is still trying to improve position.
Skolz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Demirci passes to full mount!
Demirci takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Demirci thowing shots but they're missing.
Demirci tries to control but Skolz wriggling away. #T4#
Skolz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Demirci controlling the pace for now.
Demirci seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Skolz is holding on tight.
Demirci wants to control the pace but Skolz is squirming around nicely.
Skolz wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Demirci.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Demirci has control of Skolz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Skolz regains control of the situation pretty easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Omer Demirci.
I think Skolz 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerrad Skolz!

Event: DMMA 4/20 O Malley vs Otori
Date: Apr 20, 2023

#R1#
Skolz scores with the left hand. Demirci knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Omer Demirci has been cut.
Skolz throws a leg kick #TD#
and Demirci counters with a takedown into side control.
Skolz bucks up and tries to throw Demirci off but instead Demirci has got his back!
Skolz 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.
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.
Demirci has good solid back control here.
Demirci gets his hands free as Skolz looks to control.
Skolz is really stuck here.
Demirci is not going to allow Skolz to sit and survive in this position. #T1#
Demirci is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #SU#
Demirci has decided that he can't make progress quickly enough from the back position and has rather unusually decided to stand up from the dominant position. Obviously he's going to be looking for the knockout on the feet here!
Demirci avoids a punch combination nicely.
Demirci changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Skolz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Demirci changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Skolz throws a big shot that misses.
Demirci attempts a counter takedown but Skolz avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Skolz is looking to land body kicks.
Demirci half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Demirci showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skolz.
Demirci moves out of range as Skolz strikes.
Demirci showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skolz.
Demirci tries to counter with a takedown but Skolz is quick to defend against it.
Skolz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Skolz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Demirci drops down looking for a counter takedown but Skolz sprawls and moves away.
Skolz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Demirci circles away quickly and effectively.
Demirci takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gerrad Skolz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
A head kick misses from Skolz.
Skolz swings for the body but Demirci moves out of range.
Skolz cracks Demirci with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Skolz digs a good body shot into Demirci's ribs.
Skolz throws a lazy right hand but Demirci sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Demirci takes one to the chin there.
Skolz connects with a solid leg kick.
Skolz misses with a low kick.
Demirci appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Skolz looks to score with a jab to the body but Demirci is just out of range.
Skolz throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Demirci counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T4##SU#
Demirci stands up from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skolz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gerrad Skolz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skolz misses with a combination #TD#
and Demirci counters with a shoot takedown. Skolz fights it but they end up in guard.
Skolz is wriggling around but Demirci manages to pass to half guard. #REVB##SU#
Demirci postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Skolz to stand up.
Demirci avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Demirci looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Demirci slips a jab from Skolz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gerrad Skolz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Omer Demirci's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Skolz just misses with a punch to the body.
Skolz throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Demirci counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Skolz looking for a sweep. Not yet Skolz, not yet.
Skolz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU#
Demirci stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Omer Demirci is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Demirci on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skolz. Skolz obviously looking to wear him down.
Demirci has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Skolz.
A combination from Skolz does no damage.
Gerrad Skolz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Skolz.
Demirci feinted with a counter takedown.
A punch combination from Skolz misses. #T1#
Skolz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demirci.
Demirci feinted with a counter takedown.
Skolz misses with a combination #TD#
and Demirci counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU#
Demirci decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Skolz, up you get!
Skolz throws a leg kick #TD#
and Demirci counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Skolz is looking to get back to is feet but Demirci passes into side control. #SU#
Demirci has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Skolz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Demirci.#T2#
Skolz scores with a nice strike.
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!
Skolz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Demirci eats them both and turns towards Skolz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Skolz thows a leg kick but Demirci checks it #TD#
and Demirci counters with a single leg into guard. Skolz didn't expect that.
Skolz looking for a sweep. Not yet Skolz, not yet. #SU#
Demirci gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
No joy there for Skolz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Demirci half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Skolz swinging wildly here.
Skolz's corner calls for a 1-2. Skolz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
Skolz tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Demirci counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Skolz tries to kick Demirci off but Demirci keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skolz tries to roll over but Demirci keeps him under control.
Skolz trying to control from the bottom.
Skolz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4#
Skolz is trying to maintain the position but Demirci is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SU#
Demirci stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Skolz just misses with a punch to the body.
Demirci feinted with a counter takedown.
Skolz throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Demirci counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Demirci. #SU#
Demirci decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Skolz throws a right and a left that both miss.
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 Omer Demirci will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Omer Demirci's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Demirci uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skolz.
Demirci half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Skolz throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Demirci counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Demirci.
Skolz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Demirci is one step ahead there.
Demirci is fighting to break Skolz's control of his arms but Skolz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skolz is trying to control the position but Demirci postures up. #SU#
Skolz is working an open guard so Demirci takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1#
Skolz throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Demirci counters with a nice double leg into side control. Skolz won't be happy with that.
Skolz is holding Demirci down, trying to stall.#SU#
Demirci has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Skolz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Demirci checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Skolz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
so Demirci counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU#
Demirci stands and steps away. Skolz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Skolz misses with a few strikes there.
Demirci changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Skolz.
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!
Skolz throws a series of punches but Demirci moves out of range.
Demirci changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A low kick lands for Skolz.
Skolz takes a swing at Demirci's ribcage but misses.
Skolz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Demirci counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Skolz is pulling down on Demirci's head to control his posture. #SU#
Demirci decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Skolz, up you get!
Skolz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Demirci slips a straight right by Skolz.
Demirci showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skolz.
Demirci drops down looking for a counter takedown but Skolz sprawls and moves away.
Skolz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Skolz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Demirci decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Skolz's guard.#SU#
Demirci gets to his feet - Skolz follows without any prompting.
Skolz throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Demirci counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SU#
Demirci gets to his feet. Skolz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A good leg kick by Skolz.
Skolz misses with a double jab #TD#
and Demirci counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Demirci.

Skolz manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skolz throws a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Skolz does no damage.
Skolz throws a body punch but Demirci moves out of range.
Demirci tries to counter with a takedown but Skolz is quick to defend against it.
Skolz connects with the punch.
Skolz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Skolz duly obliges.
Skolz misses with a head kick.
Demirci attempts a counter takedown but Skolz avoids it well and moves away.
Skolz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gerrad Skolz.
I think Skolz 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: TD 20
Date: Mar 17, 2023

#R1#
Ritori takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ritori throws a hook but Skolz blocks it.
Skolz fails to land with a series of punches.
Ritori 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.
Ritori dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ritori listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Skolz ducks under a wild hook from Ritori.
Ritori misses with an uppercut.
Skolz ducks under a wild hook from Ritori.
Ritori fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Skolz on the side of the head.#CL#
Skolz pushes Ritori up against the cage in a clinch.
Ritori throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skolzs head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ritori has a couple of punches blocked by Skolz.
Skolz lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Skolz fails to land.
Skolz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ritori throws a punch but it's blocked by Skolz.
Ritori blocking some punches. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Skolz.
Skolz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Skolz blocking some punches.
Skolz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ritori struggles to land a body shot inside as Skolz controls his hands.
Skolz blocks an uppercut.
Skolz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ritori working aggressively here.
Ritori has a couple of punches blocked by Skolz.
Ritori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ritori gets through Skolz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Ritori.
Skolz blocking some punches.
Ritori softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Skolz manages to break the clinch.
Skolz defending well as Ritori loads up on a big left hand.
Skolz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Skolz moves into the clinch.
Ritori scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ritori misses with the head strike.
Skolz blocking some punches.
Ritori lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Ritori.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skolz.
Ritori throws a head punch that misses.
Skolz is looking to break free of the clinch but Ritori has double underhooks.
Skolz works on Ritori's body with a couple of short punches.
Ritori lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skolz backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Skolz.
Ritori has a couple of punches blocked by Skolz.
Skolz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Ritori fails to land.
Ritori working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Ritori.
Skolz stalling in the clinch but Ritori improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skolz.
Skolz tries to break the clinch but Ritori is controlling the position.
Ritori lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ritori.
Ritori swings wildly with an uppercut but Skolz uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Ritori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skolz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ritori works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Skolz.
Ritori misses with the head strike.
Ritori blocking some punches.
Skolz blocks a body shot from Ritori.
Skolz pushes Ritori back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skolz pushes Ritori back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skolz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skolz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ritori misses with the head strike.
Skolz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Skolz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ritori blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skolz misses with the head strike.
Ritori lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ritori misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Skolz manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Ritori throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skolz tries to clinch there but Ritori circles away.
Skolz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Skolz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ritori looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ritori swings away with a body shot that misses
and Skolz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skolz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skolz thuds a left hand into Ritori's body.
Skolz works Ritori's body with a nice hook.
Skolz throws a leg kick which misses Ritori's front leg but catches the back leg as Ritori tries to avoid it.
Skolz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ritori.
A big left from Ritori misses.
Ritori cracks a nice hook into Skolz's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skolz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ritori throws a leg kick which misses Skolz's front leg but catches the back leg as Skolz tries to avoid it.
Ritori lands a nice shot that snaps Skolz's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wusan Ritori will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A combination from Skolz does no damage.
Ritori looks to land a left hand but Skolz moved out of range nicely.
Ritori dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skolz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Skolz tries to clinch up but Ritori circles away and keeps his distance.
Ritori throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skolz throws a big counter combination but Ritori scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ritori misses with a wild body shot.
Skolz is looking for a counter combo.
Ritori scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ritori scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Ritori does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skolz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Skolz tries to land a front kick but Ritori steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ritori looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ritori works Skolz's body with a nice hook.
Ritori is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skolz ducks under a wild hook from Ritori.
Ritori swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Skolz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Ritori lands a nice shot to the body.
Ritori misses the jab.
Skolz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wusan Ritori seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ritori lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ritori looks to throw the jab but Skolz is out of range. #CL#
Skolz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ritori, pushing him back against the cage.
Skolz lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ritori.
Skolz lands with a right to the head.
Skolz blocking some punches.
Ritori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ritori throws a punch but it's blocked by Skolz.
Ritori misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ritori misses with some punches.
Skolz blocks an uppercut.
Ritori has a couple of punches blocked by Skolz.
Skolz lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ritori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skolz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Ritori.
Ritori misses with some punches.
Skolz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ritori working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Skolz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ritori backwards.
Ritori lands an uppercut.
Ritori misses with some punches.
Ritori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ritori tries to work over Skolz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ritori throws a head punch that misses.
Ritori misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skolz lands a body shot.
Skolz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ritori working aggressively here.
Ritori lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skolz backwards.
Skolz pressing his opponent against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Skolz. #T3#
Skolz misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ritori.
Ritori misses with the head strike.
Skolz blocks an uppercut.
Skolz lands a hook that snaps the head of Ritori backwards.
Skolz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skolz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ritori fails to land.
Skolz misses with some punches.
Skolz lands a shoulder strike.
Skolz throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Skolz manages to break the clinch.
Skolz scores with a head kick. Ritori tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skolz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ritori throws the left hand but Skolz avoids the punch easily.
Skolz ducks under a wild hook from Ritori.
Skolz moves in looking to clinch but Ritori pushes him off.#T4#
Skolz tests Ritori's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Skolz slips a straight right by Ritori.
Skolz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ritori misses with a series of wild punches.
Ritori throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A right-left combo lands from Skolz.
Ritori throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Skolz counter with a right hand.
Skolz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Skolz tries to clinch up.
Skolz tries to close the distance and clinch but Ritori swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ritori looks to land a right hand but Skolz moved out of range.
Skolz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skolz wants to clinch.
Ritori looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wusan Ritori will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ritori throws a lazy uppercut
and Skolz counters with a series of strikes. Ritori will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ritori scores with a jab to the head.
Ritori throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Skolz counters with an outside leg kick.
Ritori looks to land a right hand but Skolz moved out of range.
Ritori smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ritori throws a big shot that misses.
Ritori throws a body shot but no joy.
Ritori works the jab nicely.
Ritori misses with a hook.
Skolz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Skolz wants to clinch up but Ritori keeps it at a distance.
Ritori swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skolz misses with a two punch combination.
Ritori looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skolz is looking to clinch.
Skolz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T1#
Skolz wants to clinch up but Ritori keeps it at a distance.
Ritori throws a hook to the side of Skolz's head but Skolz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skolz misses with a straight right.
Ritori circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skolz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ritori darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Skolz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ritori paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Skolz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ritori throws a shot from downtown. Skolz moves away and avoids it.
Ritori misses with a kick to the body.
Skolz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ritori swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Skolz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Skolz lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ritori.
Ritori misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ritori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skolz tries to work over Ritori's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ritori lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skolz.
Skolz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ritori lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Skolz tries a body shot but Ritori blocks it.
Ritori scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ritori. #BC#
Skolz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Danga de danga de dang - Skolz scores with a four punch combination!
Ritori with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ritori closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Skolz checks a leg kick.
Wusan Ritori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ritori scores with a jab. Skolz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ritori throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skolz sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Ritori tries a head kick but it misses.
Ritori takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ritori throws a leg kick but Skolz moved away.
Ritori throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Skolz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ritori, pushing him back against the cage.
Wusan Ritori seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Skolz cracks Ritori with a nice body shot.
Skolz can't find room to land a body shot as Ritori controls the action.
Skolz misses with the head strike.
Gerrad Skolz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skolz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ritori being controlled against the cage.
A short uppercut from Ritori. #BC#
Skolz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skolz tries to clinch up but Ritori circles away and keeps his distance.
Ritori let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Skolz moves in looking to clinch but Ritori pushes him off.
Ritori swats away the attempt to clinch by Skolz.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ritori! But no joy.#T4#
Ritori connects with a single shot there.
Ritori throws a body shot but no joy.
As Ritori looks to move away, Skolz throws a big counter combo but Ritori just gets out of the way.
Skolz throws a head kick but Ritori moves out of range.
Skolz tries to close the distance and clinch but Ritori swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Skolz throws a head kick but Ritori moves out of range.
Skolz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ritori manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ritori lands a jab to the nose.
Sloppy strikes from Skolz. Those never looked like landing.
Skolz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ritori walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Skolz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ritori throws a body punch but Skolz moves out of range.
Ritori throws a solid leg kick but Skolz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ritori.
An attempted straight right counter from Skolz misses the target.
Ritori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wusan Ritori comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ritori 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wusan Ritori!
Wusan Ritori tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: TD 16
Date: Feb 15, 2023

#R1#
Maxwell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skolz throws a lazy right hand but Maxwell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skolz swinging wildly here. #CL#
Maxwell forces Skolz back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Skolz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skolz swats away the attempt to clinch by Maxwell.#CL2#
Skolz moves into the clinch successfully.
Skolz wants to get back to striking at distance but Maxwell won't allow it. #BC2#
Skolz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Maxwell instigates a clinch.
Skolz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maxwell lands a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Skolz.
Maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maxwell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Skolz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Skolz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maxwell backwards.
Skolz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skolz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skolz.
Maxwell misses with a knee strike.
Maxwell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maxwell throws a knee to the head but misses.
A body shot lands from Skolz.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skolz.
Maxwell unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Skolz has had enough of the clinch but Maxwell keeps him there for the moment.
Skolz tries to break free but Maxwell pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Skolz tries to work over Maxwell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maxwell scores with a shoulder strike.
Maxwell tries to land knees in the clinch but Skolz avoids the damage to the body.
Maxwell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skolz is defending well for now.
Skolz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skolz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maxwell backwards.
Skolz is trying to break free.
Skolz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
Skolz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Skolz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maxwell manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Maxwell lands a nice knee to the body.
Maxwell trying to land knees to the body.
Skolz has a couple of punches blocked by Maxwell.
Skolz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Skolz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maxwell blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Maxwell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maxwell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skolz is defending well for now.
Maxwell with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Maxwell throws an elbow but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Maxwell obliges.
Maxwell blocks a body shot from Skolz.
Maxwell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Maxwell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maxwell scores a nice knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skolz. #T3#
Skolz wants to break free but Maxwell has control.
Maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Maxwell misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Skolz on the inside.
Maxwell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maxwell scores with a knee to the head.
Maxwell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maxwell is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Maxwell tries a knee to the head but Skolz blocks it.
Maxwell landing knees to the head.
Skolz has a couple of punches blocked by Maxwell. #BC2#
Skolz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good shot there by Skolz.
Skolz looks to land a combination. Maxwell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maxwell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Skolz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Skolz lands with a nice body punch. #T4##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Skolz throws a punch but it's blocked by Maxwell.
Skolz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maxwell tries a knee to the head but Skolz blocks it.
Skolz blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Skolz breaks from the clinch.
Skolz swats away the attempt to clinch by Maxwell.#CL#
Maxwell clinches.
Maxwell is trying to maintain a safe position but Skolz gets an underhook and turns Maxwell into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maxwell landing knees to the head.
Maxwell misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Skolz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skolz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Skolz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Maxwell has closed the distance and engaged Skolz in a clinch.
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 Klinx Maxwell 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#
Maxwell doesn't manage to clinch there - Skolz circles away.
Skolz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Maxwell.
Maxwell is looking to clinch.
Maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skolz paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Maxwell clinches.
Maxwell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short right from Skolz.
Maxwell with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Maxwell tries a knee to the head but Skolz blocks it.
Maxwell looking to throw knees to the head but Skolz is blocking nicely.
Maxwell misses with an elbow over the top.
Skolz is trying to break the clinch but Maxwell is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maxwell is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but Skolz blocks with his arms.
Maxwell looking to throw knees to the head but Skolz is blocking nicely.
Skolz dodges an elbow strike from Maxwell.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maxwell.
Skolz misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1##BC2#
Skolz breaks the clinch.
Skolz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maxwell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skolz thuds a left hand into Maxwell's body.
Skolz is looking to clinch.
Maxwell closes the distance but Skolz moves to the side
enabling Skolz to counter with a crisp jab.
Maxwell tries to clinch but Skolz is having none of it.
Maxwell avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good shot there by Skolz.
Maxwell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch but Skolz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Skolz tests Maxwell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gerrad Skolz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skolz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maxwell tries to clinch but Skolz moves out of range. #T2#
Maxwell fails with an attempt to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Skolz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Skolz.
Skolz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Skolz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Skolz keeps the fight on the outside.
Klinx Maxwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Maxwell forces Skolz back against the cage and clinches.
Skolz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skolz.
Maxwell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but Skolz blocks with his arms.
Maxwell misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Skolz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skolz keeps the fight on the outside.
Maxwell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Skolz jabs Maxwell right on the nose. Maxwell blinks but takes it well.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maxwell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maxwell misses with a punch to the body.
Maxwell unloads a knee to the mid-section. Skolz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Maxwell lands a knee to the head.
Maxwell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Skolz presses Maxwell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skolz scores with a shot to the side of Maxwell's head.
Skolz throws a punch but it's blocked by Maxwell.
Skolz lands with a left to the head.
Maxwell just leaning against Skolz, taking a breather.
Skolz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maxwell tries a knee to the head but Skolz blocks it.
Skolz misses with some punches.
Maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maxwell blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Skolz fails to land.
Maxwell trying to control the position but instead, Skolz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maxwell into the cage.
Maxwell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Skolz lands with a light punch inside.
Maxwell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Skolz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Skolz misses with a punch on the inside.
Skolz tries to work over Maxwell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Skolz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maxwell has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Maxwell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maxwell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skolz moves in looking to clinch but Maxwell pushes him off.#CL#
Maxwell rushes Skolz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maxwell looking to throw knees to the head but Skolz is blocking nicely.
Skolz swings wildly with an uppercut but Maxwell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knees to the body from Maxwell.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gerrad Skolz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Maxwell tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Skolz moves into the clinch.
Maxwell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skolz blocks it with crossed arms.
Maxwell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skolz. #BC2#
Skolz breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Skolz misses.
Maxwell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maxwell throws a hook to the side of Skolz's head but Skolz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maxwell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Skolz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Skolz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maxwell under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skolz works the jab nicely.
Maxwell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maxwell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1##CL#
Maxwell gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Skolz manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Skolz.
Maxwell is looking to clinch but Skolz is avoiding it.
Skolz thuds his right hand into Maxwell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Skolz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Skolz catches Maxwell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maxwell wants to clinch.
Maxwell tries to clinch up.
Skolz avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Skolz has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Skolz fails to land.
Skolz misses with some punches.
Maxwell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Skolz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Klinx Maxwell has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Skolz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skolz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maxwell scores with a shot to the side of Skolz's head.
A short right from Skolz on the inside.
Maxwell struggles to land a body shot inside as Skolz controls his hands.
Maxwell is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maxwell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skolz blocks it with crossed arms.
Skolz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maxwell backwards.
Maxwell blocking some punches.
Maxwell tries a knee to the head but Skolz blocks it.
Maxwell scores with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Maxwell fails to land.
Maxwell misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skolz managing to block the knees to the body from Maxwell.
Maxwell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maxwell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skolz blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skolz. #T3#
Skolz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maxwell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Skolz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maxwell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Our sources have told us that Maxwell has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Skolz misses with a punch on the inside.
Skolz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maxwell tries a knee to the head but Skolz blocks it.
Skolz misses with the head strike.
Maxwell is looking to control Skolz's arms but Skolz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maxwell has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Skolz breaks the clinch.
Skolz tries to bum rush Maxwell with a series of wild strikes but Maxwell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maxwell tries to clinch there but Skolz circles away.
Skolz lands with a nice body punch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Skolz!
Skolz scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skolz lands a two punch combo.
Maxwell checks a leg kick.
Skolz keeps the fight on the outside.
Skolz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4##CL2#
Skolz instigates a clinch.
Skolz pushes Maxwell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maxwell lands a nice knee to the body.
Maxwell lands a good knee to the midsection. Skolz won't want to take too many of those.
Skolz lands a left hand.
Skolz lands a shoulder strike.
Maxwell has Skolz pressed against the cage, preventing Skolz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Skolz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skolz lands a hook that snaps the head of Maxwell backwards.
Maxwell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skolz misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Skolz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skolz lands a hook that snaps the head of Maxwell backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skolz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Skolz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maxwell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skolz misses with some punches.
Maxwell using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gerrad Skolz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Skolz 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerrad Skolz!

Event: TD 14
Date: Jan 27, 2023

#R1#
Skolz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gracias.
Gracias is looking to slow Skolz down with leg kicks.
Skolz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gracias throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Skolz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A punch lands to the side of Gracias 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD#
Gracias is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Skolz's half guard.#SUB#
Gracias is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Skolz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracias.
Gracias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracias trying to mount his opponent but Skolz defends it.
Gracias is trying to control the action in half guard but Skolz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Skolz wants to get back to full guard.
Skolz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracias.
Skolz is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Skolz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Skolz.
Skolz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gracias is looking to work some ground and pound but Skolz has wrist control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Skolz pulls Gracias in to control the position. #SUB#
Gracias drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Skolz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracias has Skolz in his guard.#REVB#
Skolz won't allow Gracias to sweep him here.
Skolz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gracias is proving hard to escape from.
Gracias can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Skolz controls the pace.
Gracias wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SUB#
Gracias looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Skolz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gracias is trying to keep Skolz in close. #SUB#
Gracias working for a triangle but Skolz defends it easily.
Skolz preventing the sweep.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SU2#
Skolz gets to his feet. Gracias looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Skolz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Skolz blocks the body kick.
Skolz throws a counter combo.
Skolz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gracias moves away from the strike by Skolz. #T4#
The fighters circling - Skolz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracias half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gracias has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Skolz finds it's way round the side to connect with Gracias's head. #ROC2#Gracias is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Hoyce Gracias has been cut.
Skolz throws a monster overhand right that drops Gracias! Skolz follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerrad Skolz!

Event: Bellicose 134
Date: Aug 21, 2022

#R1#
Skolz ducks right into an uppercut from Quessy.
Skolz misses with a body shot.
Skolz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Quessy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Quessy ducks under a wild hook from Skolz.
Quessy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Quessy with the counter takedown but Skolz avoids it easily.
Skolz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #TD2#
Quessy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Quessy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Quessy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Skolz, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Quessy swings around for an armbar but Skolz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Quessy's guard.#SUB2#
Skolz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Quessy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Skolz has managed to get both his arms back between Quessy's legs - danger averted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quessy keeping moving, preventing Skolz from controlling successfully.
Quessy being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Quessy 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.
Quessy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Skolz has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Skolz decides to stand back up. Skolz steps back and let's Quessy get back to his feet.
Quessy misses with a hook. Skolz ducked under it nicely.
Skolz misses with a straight left.
Quessy lands a nice shot to the body.
Skolz connects with an inside leg kick.#TD2#
Quessy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Skolz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Quessy is one step ahead there.
Quessy tries to free his leg and advance position but Skolz is retaining full guard. #T2#
Quessy is looking to pass into half guard but Skolz pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Skolz is in guard.#REVR#
Skolz looking to sit in guard and control but Quessy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
My spies in Glory 4 Boxing inform me that Quessy has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skolz 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.
Quessy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Skolz trying to keep a closed guard but Quessy is proving a slippery customer.
Quessy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Quessy preventing the sweep.
Quessy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Quessy working the head with strikes. #T3#
Skolz on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Skolz struggling a bit here.
Skolz taking a bit of punishment here - Quessy scoring with strikes. #SUB2#
Quessy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Skolz has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Quessy has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Skolz!
Quessy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Skolz's face.
Skolz blocking the ground and pound.
Skolz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Quessy with the ground and pound from mount.
Quessy throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T4#
Quessy misses with a head shot.
Quessy lands a big elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quessy throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Quessy raining down hammerfists from mount.
Quessy lands a nice shot to the head.
Quessy thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Skolz is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Quessy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Skolz can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Skolz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Quessy lands a heavy elbow.
Quessy landing strikes, looking to finish!
Quessy scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Skolz?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Quessy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Skolz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Thomas Quessy has been cut.
Skolz lands a slapping body shot.
Skolz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab lands there for Skolz.
Skolz throws a hook but Quessy avoids it easily.
Quessy ducks under a wild hook from Skolz.
Quessy defending well as Skolz loads up on a big left hand.
That kick from Skolz tenderised Quessy's leg. Quessy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Skolz misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Quessy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skolz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Quessy is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Quessy is looking for a kimura but Skolz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Quessy to get the leverage.
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!#SUB2#
Quessy is trying for a kimura here. Skolz looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Quessy wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thomas Quessy!
A very excited looking Thomas Quessy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Bellicose 128
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Skolz misses the target.
Skolz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Davies counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Davies looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Skolz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skolz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Davies misses with the combination.
Skolz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davies.
An attempted straight right counter from Skolz misses the target.
Davies looks to land a left hand but Skolz moved out of range nicely.
Skolz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davies.
A swing and a miss from Davies.
Skolz misses with a two punch combination.
Davies feints a counter leg kick.
A jab from Davies misses.
A shot to the body from Skolz misses
and Davies counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheers as Davies lands an impressive looking overhand right. Skolz doesn't seem phased though.
Skolz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Davies's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davies slips a straight right by Skolz.
Davies ducks under a wild hook from Skolz.
Skolz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davies throws out the jab.
Skolz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Skolz cracks Davies with an open hand slap.#T1#
Skolz ducks under a wild hook from Davies.#CL#
Skolz drives through and clinches with Davies against the cage.
A hook to the body from Davies.
A short right from Davies on the inside.
Davies is trying to break the clinch but Skolz has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Davies pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Davies misses with an uppercut
and Skolz counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Davies is rocked!
A big left from Davies misses.
Davies is still on wobbly legs! Can Skolz finish him?
The fighters circling - Davies throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skolz throws an off balance right hand
and Davies counters with a nice leg kick.
Davies seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Skolz.
Davies stalks Skolz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Skolz's face. Skolz staggers backwards, shaken.
Skolz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davies.
An attempted straight right counter from Skolz misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skolz misses with a low kick.
Davies just misses with a punch to the body.
Skolz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Davies takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Davies might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A jab from Skolz misses.
Davies pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Davies looks to land a right hand but Skolz moved out of range.
Skolz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Davies! But no joy.
Davies thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gerrad Skolz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davies keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skolz.
Davies now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab from Skolz finds it's way through Davies's defenses.
Skolz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Davies to score with a decent uppercut.
Davies ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skolz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Davies is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skolz.
A jab from Skolz misses.
Davies misses with a wild combination.
Skolz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Skolz misses with a right hand
and Davies counters with a stiff right hand.
Davies connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A slow jab from Davies misses its intended target.
Davies throws out a loose jab but Skolz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davies throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
A head kick misses from Skolz.
Davies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skolz.
Skolz is looking to slow Davies down with leg kicks.
Skolz jabs at Davies's body.
Davies tries to land a front kick but Skolz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice defenses there by Skolz.
Skolz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Davies misses the target.
Skolz closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Davies counter with a right hand.
Skolz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skolz throws a leg kick which misses Davies's front leg but catches the back leg as Davies tries to avoid it.
Skolz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Davies was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Davies cracks a nice hook into Skolz's ribs.#CL#
Skolz clinches up with Davies and pushes him back against the cage.
Skolz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Davies backwards. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skolz throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Davies escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davies misses with a right hand
and Skolz counters with a nice uppercut.
Skolz misses with a lunging right hand
and Davies counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Davies scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Davies throws a jab but it's blocked by Skolz.
Davies throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the body from Skolz misses
and Davies counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Davies is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Skolz had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Davies lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Skolz.
Skolz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davies was well out of range. Poor timing from Skolz.
Davies throws a looping overhand right but Skolz ducks down to avoid it.
A low kick from Skolz is predictable there
and Davies counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skolz misses with a body punch
and Davies counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Skolz misses with a body shot.
Nice cross by Davies.
Skolz swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Davies counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zac Davies dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Skolz throws a hook but Davies blocks it.#CL#
Skolz moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Davies's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Davies throws a hook to the side of Skolz's head but Skolz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skolz misses with a body shot
and Davies counters with a series of strikes. Skolz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Davies has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skolz misses with a shot to the body
and Davies counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Davies moves forwards but Skolz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Skolz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Davies smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Davies moves out of range of the leg kick from Skolz.
Davies throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skolz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davies throws an overhand right that lands on Skolz's shoulder, as Skolz tries to avoid the shot.
Davies thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Skolz if he has to take too many more of those.
Skolz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Skolz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Skolz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davies.
Skolz misses with a body punch
and Davies counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Skolz thinking. #T1#
Skolz throws a push kick but Davies slaps the foot to one side.
Davies throws out a loose jab but Skolz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skolz misses with an uppercut. Davies saw that one coming.
Davies throws a big shot that misses.
Skolz throws a right hand that misses
and Davies counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Davies throws a shot from downtown. Skolz moves away and avoids it.
Skolz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Skolz connects with a body shot that sends Davies's belly button to the back.
Davies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skolz.
A countering left hand to the body from Davies misses.
Skolz defending well as Davies loads up on a big left hand.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Skolz knocks Davies out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gerrad Skolz!

Event: Bellicose 115 - Prospects 8
Date: Jun 29, 2022

#R1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Skolz!
Jensen misses with a series of wild punches.
Jensen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jensen is looking to land body kicks.
Skolz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jensen.
Jensen misses with a straight left.
Jensen takes one to the chin there.
Skolz with a nice calf kick.
A cross from Jensen lands.
We've been told by Jensen's head coaches at Iron Sharpens Iron that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jensen tries to close the distance and clinch but Skolz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Skolz lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jensen moves forwards but Skolz connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC2#Jensen is rocked!
Jensen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Skolz feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Jensen collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gerrad Skolz!
Kevin Jensen spoke after the fight, saying 'congrats to my opponent. I'll work harder and be back stronger next time.'.

Event: Bellicose 100
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Skolz throws the left hand but Vovchanchyn avoids the punch easily.
Skolz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Skolz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vovchanchyn throws out the jab.
Vovchanchyn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skolz tries to move into range but Vovchanchyn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Skolz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Skolz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vovchanchyn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skolz.
Vovchanchyn throws a shot to the body.
Vovchanchyn lands a jab to the nose.
Skolz throws a leg kick but Vovchanchyn checks it.
Vovchanchyn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD2#
Skolz sends Vovchanchyn crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Skolz is motioning to the referee to let Vovchanchyn up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Vovchanchyn is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Fedor Vovchanchyn has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vovchanchyn lands a lovely overhand right.
Oh Vovchanchyn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vovchanchyn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Skolz connects with a combination that backs up Vovchanchyn into the cage. Skolz lands a flurry of punches that gets past Vovchanchyn's guard. Vovchanchyn is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Skolz bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerrad Skolz!

Event: CDFC 37:Slice vs Koloa
Date: Apr 23, 2022

#R1#
James just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Skolz misses the target.
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skolz is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Skolz circles away and we're back to standing.
Skolz scores with a nice strike.
James fails with the takedown.#TD#
James scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
James is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Skolz defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Skolz 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
James seems to be looking for submissions.
Skolz is trying to control but can't.
Skolz is looking for a sweep. James is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
James is pressing down on Skolz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Skolz is holding on for now.
James is thwarting Skolz's attempts to control the position.
Skolz is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but James is staying active.
James frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
James goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Skolz is on top in guard.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Skolz.
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet. #T2##SUB#
James had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Skolz defends it easily.#SUB#
Skolz has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing James to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Skolz is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - James pulls down on the head and he's put Skolz to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ike James!
An out of breath Ike James thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2021

#R1#
Skolz moves out of range of the leg kick from Harlem.
Gerrad Skolz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Harlem closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Skolz did well to prevent Harlem getting side control.

Skolz manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL2#
Harlem clinches.
Harlem wants to take the fight to the mat but Skolz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Harlem manages to pull guard.
Harlem pulls Skolz in close to his closed guard and prevents Skolz from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Harlem working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Skolz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Skolz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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!
Harlem tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harlem has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Skolz has passed into side control. #T1#
Harlem is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Skolz stands up.
Skolz misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Skolz tries to keep at a distance but Harlem has taken the fight into the clinch.
Skolz has a couple of punches blocked by Harlem.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harlem. #BC2#
Harlem breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Harlem closes the distance and pushes Skolz back into the cage.
Skolz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skolz has a couple of punches blocked by Harlem.
Skolz blocks a body shot from Harlem.
Harlem tries to circle away but Skolz has him pinned against the cage.#T2##TD2#
Harlem manages to pull guard. #SU#
Skolz stands up and waves to Harlem to follow him.
Gerrad Skolz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Skolz.
Skolz takes a swing at Harlem's ribcage but misses.
Skolz tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
Harlem closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Harlem goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Skolz rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Harlem's guard! Nice work there by Skolz!
Harlem looks winded!#SU#
Skolz stands up from Harlem's guard - Skolz perhaps looking for a knockout.
Skolz tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
Harlem shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Skolz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Skolz 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.
Harlem trying to control the position from guard on top but Skolz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harlem stopping the sweep attempt from Skolz.
Skolz controlling Harlem's posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Skolz keeping moving, preventing Harlem from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skolz. Harlem does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Skolz backs off Harlem throws a huge counter combo but Skolz manages to avoid it all.#TD2#
Harlem shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Skolz manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Skolz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harlem.
Skolz throws a head kick but Harlem moves out of range.
Skolz takes a swing at Harlem's ribcage but misses.
Harlem wants to counter with a clinch but Skolz pushes him away.#CL2#
Harlem clinches up against the cage.
Harlem jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Skolz walks away with a smile on his face. Harlem gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Skolz has managed to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gerrad Skolz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Harlem shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Skolz is trying to defend but Harlem finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Harlem is trying to control. Skolz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Skolz wants to control but Harlem is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Harlem tries to pass the half guard into mount. Skolz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harlem controlling the action here.#T1#
Harlem is trying to control. Skolz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Skolz throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Harlem decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Skolz's guard.
Skolz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Skolz looking for a sweep. Not yet Skolz, not yet.
Harlem showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gerrad Skolz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Let's hope that Harlem 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.
Harlem must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2##SU2#
Harlem stands up and waves to Skolz to follow him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skolz. Harlem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harlem is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Harlem throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Harlem shoots in looking for a takedown. Skolz tries to sprawl out of it but Harlem keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Skolz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Harlem is breathing heavily.
Skolz lands with a kick to the temple. Harlem shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T3#
Skolz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Harlem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harlem steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Skolz.
Skolz throws a head kick that misses
and Harlem counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A head kick by Skolz misses
and Harlem counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Harlem closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Harlem is trying to maintain a safe position but Skolz gets an underhook and turns Harlem into the cage.
Skolz throws a punch but it's blocked by Harlem.
Skolz swings wildly with an uppercut but Harlem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skolz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skolz is leaning against Harlem and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Skolz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Skolz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Harlem prevents a body shot from Skolz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harlem.
Skolz tries to throw a body punch but Harlem avoids it by throwing Skolz back against the cage.
Skolz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Harlem.
Skolz working aggressively here.
Skolz misses with a body punch.
Skolz working aggressively here.
Harlem tries for a takedown but Skolz manages to get underhooks.
Gerrad Skolz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Skolz swings wildly with an uppercut but Harlem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skolz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skolz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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 Gerrad Skolz will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Skolz misses with a head kick.
Skolz throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Harlem rushes Skolz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Harlem has Skolz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Skolz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Skolz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skolz throws a punch but it's blocked by Harlem.
Harlem taking a breather.
Skolz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Skolz lands a body shot.
Skolz misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harlem is trying to break free.
Harlem jumps guard but Skolz stands there with Harlem around his waist. Harlem gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Harlem fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gerrad Skolz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spanish Harlem.
Skolz can't find room to land a body shot as Harlem controls the action.
Harlem takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Skolz can't find room to land a body shot as Harlem controls the action.
Harlem blocking some punches.
Skolz goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Harlem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Skolz just misses with a punch to the body.
Harlem looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Harlem moves away from the strike by Skolz.
Skolz throws a lazy uppercut
and Harlem counters with a left to the body.
Harlem blocks a head kick by Skolz.
Skolz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skolz is looking to wear down Harlem with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#TD2#
Harlem shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Skolz pushes Harlem off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skolz lands with a nice body kick.
Skolz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skolz with a hook.
Skolz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Skolz misses with a head kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Skolz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harlem backwards.
Skolz lands a shot to the body.
Skolz has a couple of punches blocked by Harlem.
Skolz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Harlem or not.
Skolz tries a body shot but Harlem blocks it. #T3#
Harlem tries to break free but Skolz pushes him back against the cage.
Skolz working aggressively here.
Harlem is trying to maintain a safe position but Skolz gets an underhook and turns Harlem into the cage.
Skolz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skolz throws a head punch that misses.
Harlem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skolz throws a head punch that misses.
Harlem wants to stall.
Skolz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Skolz has a couple of punches blocked by Harlem.
Skolz tries to throw a body punch but Harlem avoids it by throwing Skolz back against the cage.
Skolz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Skolz.
Harlem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skolz throws a punch but it's blocked by Harlem.
Harlem jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Skolz walks away with a smile on his face. Harlem gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Skolz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harlem. #CL2#
Harlem rushes Skolz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Skolz throws a punch but it's blocked by Harlem.
Skolz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skolz misses with the head strike.
Skolz has a couple of punches blocked by Harlem.
Skolz misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skolz.
Skolz scores with a hook to the body.
Spanish Harlem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harlem can't find room to land a body shot as Skolz controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gerrad Skolz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Skolz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerrad Skolz!

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