Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: NYF 99: Zigaro vs Ramsey
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Wieland cracks a nice hook into Dujardin's ribs.
Dujardin misses the jab.
Wieland takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dujardin blocks a jab.
Wieland scores with the left hand. Dujardin knows he should have avoided that one.
Wieland tests Dujardin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dujardin misses with a takedown attempt - Wieland sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wieland half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wieland throws an overhand right that lands on Dujardin's shoulder, as Dujardin tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Dujardin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dujardin misses with a hook
and Wieland counters with a left and a right that stings Dujardin.
Wieland misses with a hook
and Dujardin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wieland misses with a jab to the body
enabling Dujardin to counter with a crisp jab.
Wieland moves out of range of the strikes.
Wieland is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wieland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dujardin moves away.
Dujardin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wieland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dujardin.
Wieland dodges the punch combination from Dujardin. #T2#
Wieland jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wieland fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A slow jab from Dujardin misses its intended target.
Wieland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wieland uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dujardin.
Dujardin throws a lazy uppercut
and Wieland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Dujardin slips a straight right by Wieland.
Wieland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dujardin manages to avoid it.
Wieland tests Dujardin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wieland cracks Dujardin with an open hand slap.
Dujardin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dujardin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wieland misses with a two punch combination. #T4#
Dujardin misses with a looping right.
Dujardin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wieland throws a jab when Dujardin was well out of range.
Dujardin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wieland.
Wieland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dujardin.
Dujardin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dujardin misses with a straight left.
Wieland feinted with a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Wieland dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Wieland throws a shot from downtown. Dujardin moves away and avoids it.
Dujardin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wieland throws a series of punches but Dujardin moves out of range.
Dujardin looks to land a left hand but Wieland moved out of range nicely.
Wieland looks to land a right hand but Dujardin moved out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Wieland tries to move into range but Dujardin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dujardin sizes up Wieland with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dujardin moves out of range as Wieland strikes.
Dujardin slips a straight right by Wieland.#T1#
Dujardin throws a shot from downtown. Wieland moves away and avoids it.
Wieland throws a right hand that misses
and Dujardin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wieland misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Dujardin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dujardin. #SUB#
Wieland is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wieland looking to control.
Wieland is pulling down on Dujardin's head. It's preventing any offense from Dujardin, at least for the moment.
Wieland seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dujardin wants to pass the guard but Wieland is keeping the position.
Dujardin preventing the sweep. #T2#
Wieland is trying to control the position but Dujardin postures up.
Dujardin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dujardin landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dujardin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Wieland is looking for a triangle but Dujardin pushes his legs off easily.
Dujardin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wieland's head.
Dujardin trying to control but Wieland is working from the bottom.
Dujardin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dujardin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Dujardin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wieland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dujardin has managed to get both his arms back between Wieland's legs - danger averted.
Dujardin throws a big elbow that misses. #T3##SUB#
Wieland is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dujardin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wieland holds on and takes a little breather.
Wieland not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wieland is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Dujardin trying to control here.
Wieland trying to control the pace.
Wieland thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dujardin's head. #T4##SUB#
Wieland is trying to work for a kimura but Dujardin is defending well.
Dujardin is staying active underneath Wieland, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wieland missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dujardin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wieland.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dujardin is trying to get back to full guard.
Wieland thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Olivier Dujardin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Wieland'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#
Wieland misses with a hook. Dujardin ducked under it nicely.
Dujardin throws out a counter right but Wieland avoids it with no problem.
Wieland throws a hook but Dujardin avoids it easily.
Dujardin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dujardin drops his hands momentarily and Wieland takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dujardin throws a looping overhand right but Wieland ducks down to avoid it.
Dujardin misses with a hook #TD#
and Wieland counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wieland is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dujardin is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Wieland throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wieland is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wieland lands strikes from half guard.
Wieland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dujardin defending well though.
Randy Wieland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wieland connects with a nice short shot to Dujardin's temple.
Wieland works his way into full mount!
Dujardin is looking to improve his position but Wieland isn't that keen on the idea.
Wieland with a couple of short strikes.#T2#
Dujardin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wieland scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Dujardin is desperately trying to improve his position but Wieland has a good base and remains in mount.
Wieland putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wieland putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dujardin taking shots to the head.
Wieland 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.
Wieland working the ground and pound effectively. #ROC#Dujardin is rocked!
The referee warns Dujardin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dujardin is still in real trouble! Can Wieland finish him?
Wieland connects with a bit shot that sees Dujardin covering up! More strikes from Wieland and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Wieland is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Wieland!
During a confident post fight interview, Randy Wieland thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: NYF 95: Deiveredo vs Field II
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Dujardin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tucker to the ground. Dujardin is now in Tucker's guard.
Dujardin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dujardin trying to control but Tucker is working from the bottom.
Dujardin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dujardin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dujardin trying to control but Tucker is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dujardin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tucker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dujardin is one step ahead there.
Tucker is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Tucker controls Dujardin momentarily but Dujardin frees himself.
Dujardin trying to control but Tucker is working from the bottom.
Dujardin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dujardin wants to control from the top but Tucker keeps moving.
Dujardin connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tucker is on top in guard. #REVR#
Tucker stays in close to Dujardin's body and controls the position.
Dujardin seems keen to control Tucker's posture.
Dujardin wants to improve his position but instead Tucker has moved into half guard.
Tucker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Dujardin is in trouble now - Tucker has advanced to mount!
Tucker controlling his opponent.
Dujardin tries to hold on but Tucker pushes him away. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dujardin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dujardin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dujardin is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dujardin controlling the position well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Tucker seems content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Olivier Dujardin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tucker takes one to the side of the head.
Dujardin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tucker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tucker throws the left hand but Dujardin avoids the punch easily.
Tucker misses with a leg kick
and Dujardin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dujardin avoids the head kick by Tucker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker defending well as Dujardin loads up on a big left hand.
Jeffrey Tucker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tucker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tucker 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 Dujardin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dujardin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Dujardin shoots in looking for a takedown. Tucker tries to sprawl out of it but Dujardin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tucker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tucker misses with a straight right.
Tucker throws a jab when Dujardin was well out of range.
Tucker moves out of range as Dujardin strikes.
Tucker misses with a looping left.
Tucker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dujardin.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Nice straight punches there by Dujardin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dujardin.
Tucker throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Dujardin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dujardin.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dujardin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dujardin postures up in Tucker's guard and throws a big left but Tucker blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dujardin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dujardin trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dujardin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dujardin is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Tucker keeping moving, preventing Dujardin from controlling successfully.
Tucker wants to improve his position but instead Dujardin has moved into half guard.
Dujardin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tucker defending well though.
Tucker is staying active underneath Dujardin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dujardin works his way into full mount!
Dujardin with good strikes from the mount here!#T4#
BOOM! Dujardin connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dujardin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tucker?
BOOM! Dujardin connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Olivier Dujardin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dujardin is landing with some decent strikes but Tucker is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dujardin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tucker takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Dujardin's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olivier Dujardin!
A victorious Olivier Dujardin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: NYF 90: Perry vs Carter
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Stokes throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Dujardin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dujardin.
Stokes is pulling down on Dujardin's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Stokes has his foot on Dujardin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dujardin works his way back into a safe position though.
Dujardin wants to control from the top but Stokes keeps moving.
Stokes working a defensive guard here.
Stokes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dujardin scoring with some ground and pound.
Our spies down at at Savage Gym inform us that Stokes has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dujardin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Stokes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stokes has momentary wrist control but Dujardin slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Dujardin trying to control but Stokes is working from the bottom.
Stokes is trying to keep Dujardin in close.
Dujardin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stokes is pulling down on Dujardin's head to control his posture.
Stokes trying to keep a closed guard but Dujardin is proving a slippery customer.
Dujardin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dujardin postures up.
Stokes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dujardin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dujardin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stokes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dujardin is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dujardin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Stokes.
Stokes feints a counter leg kick.
Stokes misses with an uppercut. Dujardin saw that one coming.
Stokes tries to close the distance and clinch but Dujardin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dujardin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stokes sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Dujardin 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.#T3#
Stokes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dujardin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dujardin wants to control from the top but Stokes keeps moving.
Dujardin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stokes is trying to keep Dujardin in close.
Stokes keeping moving, preventing Dujardin from controlling successfully.
Dujardin working some strikes from top position.
Stokes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dujardin scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Stokes is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Dujardin has his hands clasped together but Stokes extends and breaks Dujardin's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Stokes.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wesley Stokes!
A victorious Wesley Stokes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: NYF Fight Night 45
Date: Oct 16, 2024

#R1#
Dujardin scores with a nice strike.
A head kick by Montoya misses #TD#
and Dujardin counters with a shoot takedown. Montoya fights it but they end up in guard.
Dujardin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dujardin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dujardin is looking to work some ground and pound but Montoya has wrist control.
Montoya 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.
Dujardin trying to control the position from guard on top but Montoya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dujardin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dujardin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Nice shot by Dujardin.#CL#
Dujardin moves into the clinch.
Dujardin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Montoya fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Montoya misses with a leg kick
and Dujardin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Inigo Montoya has been cut.
Montoya slips under a jab.
Dujardin throws a lazy right hand but Montoya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dujardin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Montoya paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Montoya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dujardin moves away.
Montoya ducks under a wild hook from Dujardin.
Dujardin takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like Olivier Dujardin has been cut.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Montoya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dujardin throws a hook but Montoya blocks it.
Montoya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montoya throws a sloppy head kick and Dujardin moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Montoya.
Montoya throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Montoya finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dujardin cracks Montoya with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Dujardin moves into range and clinches up with Montoya.#BC#
Dujardin breaks from the clinch.
Dujardin moves away from the strike by Montoya.
Dujardin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dujardin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Montoya.
Montoya takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dujardin ducks under a wild hook from Montoya.
Crunch! Montoya slams his shin into Dujardin's torso.#TD#
Montoya gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dujardin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Montoya is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Montoya working a defensive guard but Dujardin passes into half guard.
Dujardin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dujardin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dujardin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Montoya defending well though.
Dujardin throwing shots but Montoya is blocking nicely.
Montoya trying to hold on to Dujardin's head to control him but Dujardin postures up. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Montoya is holding on to half guard well.
Dujardin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dujardin prevents Montoya from improving his position.
Dujardin not doing much here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olivier Dujardin dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dujardin throws a shot to the body.
A cross from Dujardin lands.
Montoya throws a head kick but Dujardin moves out of range.
Dujardin lands a really nice looking cross but Montoya seems unphased.
Montoya throws a body shot but no joy.
Montoya lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dujardin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dujardin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montoya can do to turn this around?
Montoya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dujardin was well out of range. Poor timing from Montoya.
Montoya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dujardin scores with a nice right hand.
Montoya finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Dujardin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Montoya did well to prevent Dujardin getting side control.
Dujardin is thwarting Montoya's attempts to control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dujardin connects with a nice short shot to Montoya's temple. #T1#
Dujardin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dujardin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Montoya is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Montoya is not content to let Dujardin control the position.
Dujardin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Montoya is looking to improve his position.
Montoya trying to control but Dujardin postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Montoya takes a swing at Dujardin's ribcage but misses.
Montoya swings for the body but Dujardin moves out of range.
Dujardin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Montoya throws a series of punches but Dujardin avoids them all with ease.
Montoya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Dujardin.
Dujardin throws a hook but Montoya avoids it easily.#KD#
Dujardin throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Montoya tumbling to the canvas!#ROC#Montoya is rocked!
Dujardin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Montoya is still in real trouble! Can Dujardin finish him?#T3#
Montoya keeping moving, preventing Dujardin from controlling successfully.
Montoya controlling Dujardin's posture.
Montoya seems to have recovered his senses.
Dujardin throws a big right hand that misses.
Montoya pulls Dujardin in close to his closed guard and prevents Dujardin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dujardin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Montoya managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dujardin misses with a looping right.
Montoya misses with an uppercut. Dujardin saw that one coming.
It looks like Dujardin has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#CL#
Dujardin has managed to clinch.
Dujardin working aggressively here.
Dujardin misses with a punch on the inside.
Dujardin lands a left hand.
Montoya throws a head punch that misses.
Dujardin works on Montoya's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olivier Dujardin dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Dujardin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Montoya but Montoya pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dujardin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dujardin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Montoya lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dujardin circles away quickly and effectively.
Dujardin on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD#
Dujardin gets the takedown into side control.
Dujardin 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.
The ground and pound from Dujardin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dujardin trying to control the action but Montoya is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montoya is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Dujardin in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dujardin is chipping away with strikes.
Dujardin trying to control the position but Montoya is working away.
Montoya is looking to reverse the position.
Dujardin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Montoya sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
You can see the frustration on Montoya's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Montoya 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.
Montoya dodges the ground and pound from Dujardin.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dujardin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Montoya is looking for a sweep.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dujardin in side control, just content to control the action for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Inigo Montoya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice jab there from Dujardin. #T3#
Dujardin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Montoya lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dujardin at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Montoya.
Montoya keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Inigo Montoya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Montoya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Montoya connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dujardin. Dujardin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dujardin checks a low kick from Montoya.
A slapping body kick lands there for Montoya.
Montoya tries to work over Dujardin's front leg with a kick but Dujardin checks it.
Dujardin tries to counter with a takedown but Montoya is quick to defend against it.
Dujardin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Montoya's head.
Dujardin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Montoya manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Montoya is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Montoya scores with a sloppy right hand. Dujardin should have avoided that one.
Montoya scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montoya throws a nice looking combination but Dujardin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4##KD#
Dujardin bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Montoya! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Olivier Dujardin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dujardin trying to control the position from guard on top but Montoya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Montoya pulls Dujardin in close to his closed guard and prevents Dujardin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dujardin trying to control the position from guard on top but Montoya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dujardin is looking to work some ground and pound but Montoya has wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olivier Dujardin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dujardin 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olivier Dujardin!
Our winner, Olivier Dujardin, 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.
Inigo Montoya spoke after the fight, saying 'Inigo Montoya: Who are you? Man in Black: No one of consequence. Inigo Montoya: I must know... Man in Black: Get used to disappointment. Inigo Montoya: Que.'.

Event: NYF 82: Carter vs River
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
Logan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Dujardin drives through and clinches with Logan against the cage. #BC2#
Logan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Dujardin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Logan, pushing him back against the cage.
Logan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dujardin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
I was talking to Dujardin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Logan throws a head punch that misses.
Dujardin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Logan's elbow. #BC2#
Logan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dujardin fails to land the takedown.
Dujardin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Logan.#CL#
Logan gets tackled into the cage by Dujardin. Dujardin maintains the clinch.
Dujardin blocks an uppercut.
Dujardin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Logan's elbow.
Logan blocks an uppercut.
Logan wants to get back to striking at distance but Dujardin won't allow it.
Dujardin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Logan backwards.
Logan swings wildly with an uppercut but Dujardin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Logan lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Dujardin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dujardin swings wildly with an uppercut but Logan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dujardin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dujardin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dujardin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Logan scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Logan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dujardin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Logan.
Nice shot by Logan.
Logan looks to land a left hand but Dujardin moved out of range nicely.
Dujardin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Logan jabs Dujardin right on the nose. Dujardin blinks but takes it well.
Dujardin doesn't manage to clinch there - Logan circles away.
Dujardin ducks under a wild hook from Logan.
Jimmy Logan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Logan gets tackled into the cage by Dujardin. Dujardin maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dujardin is looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Logan fails to land.
Dujardin misses with a punch on the inside.
Dujardin lands a right hand. #T2#
Logan blocks a body shot from Dujardin.
Logan can't break the clinch.
Logan wants to get back to striking at distance but Dujardin won't allow it.
Dujardin prevents a body shot from Logan.
Dujardin tries a body shot but Logan blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Logan fails to land.
Logan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Logan blocks a body shot from Dujardin. #BC2#
Logan manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Logan.
Logan loads up on a big right hand but Dujardin slips the punch.
Logan throws a solid leg kick but Dujardin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Logan.
Logan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dujardin's hands.
A telegraphed right hand from Logan misses the target.
Logan loads up on a big right hand but Dujardin slips the punch.
Logan scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Dujardin moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dujardin.
Logan blocks a body shot from Dujardin.
Dujardin throws a punch but it's blocked by Logan. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Logan. #BC2#
Logan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dujardin swinging wildly here.
Logan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dujardin.
Logan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dujardin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Logan! But no joy.
Dujardin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Logan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dujardin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Logan works Dujardin's body with a nice hook.
Logan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dujardin misses with a looping left.
Logan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dujardin has time to react.
Dujardin throws a hook to the side of Logan's head but Logan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Logan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dujardin scores with the left hand. Logan knows he should have avoided that one.
Logan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Logan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Dujardin throws a looping overhand right but Logan ducks down to avoid it.
Dujardin misses with an uppercut.
Dujardin throws a looping overhand right but Logan ducks down to avoid it.
Logan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dujardin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Logan.
Dujardin looks to land a right hand but Logan moved out of range.
Logan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dujardin throws out the jab.
Jimmy Logan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dujardin misses with an uppercut
and Logan counters with a good low kick that Dujardin was not able to check.
A big right from Logan misses.
Dujardin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Logan throws a head kick that misses
and Dujardin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Logan looks to land a left hand but Dujardin moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Dujardin has closed the distance and engaged Logan in a clinch.
Dujardin misses with the head strike.
Dujardin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Logans head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dujardin lands with a light punch inside.
Logan lands a left hand.
Dujardin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dujardin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dujardin pushes Logan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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 Olivier Dujardin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Logan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dujardin moves away.
Logan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dujardin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Logan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dujardin throws out the jab. #CL#
Dujardin clinches up against the cage.
Logan has had enough of the clinch but Dujardin keeps him there for the moment.
Logan working hard to break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Dujardin.
Dujardin swings wildly with an uppercut but Logan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Logan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dujardin backwards.
Logan tries to circle away but Dujardin has him pinned against the cage.
Dujardin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Logan is trying to push Dujardin away but Dujardin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Logan lands a right hand.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Logan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Logan is trying to break the clinch but Dujardin has him pressed against the cage.
Dujardin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Logan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dujardin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dujardin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dujardin lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Dujardin throws a punch but it's blocked by Logan.
Logan tries to break the clinch but Dujardin is controlling the position.
Dujardin misses with some punches.
Logan prevents a body shot from Dujardin.
Dujardin stalling against the cage. #BC2#
Logan breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Dujardin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Logan scores with a head kick.
Logan connects with a looping right hand.
Dujardin throws a body punch but Logan moves out of range.
Logan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Logan connects with a solid leg kick.
Dujardin misses with a hook. Logan ducked under it nicely.
Dujardin looks to land a right hand but Logan moved out of range.
No joy there for Logan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dujardin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dujardin throws a big shot that misses.
Dujardin is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Logan's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#CL#
Dujardin forces Logan back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dujardin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Logan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Logan blocking some punches. #BC2#
Logan breaks the clinch.
Logan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Logan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dujardin.
Logan throws a counter combo.
Nice defenses there by Logan.
Dujardin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Logan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dujardin.
Logan scores with a hook.
Dujardin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Logan slips a straight right by Dujardin.
Logan raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The fighters circling - Logan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dujardin throws a shot from downtown. Logan moves away and avoids it.
Logan throws the kick towards the body but Dujardin avoids it.
Dujardin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Logan with the inside leg kick.
Logan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
A left lands for Logan.
Dujardin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dujardin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Logan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dujardin lands a jab to the head.
Logan connects with an inside leg kick.
Logan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dujardin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Logan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Logan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Logan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Logan connects with the punch.
Dujardin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dujardin throws a jab when Logan was well out of range.
Logan moves out of range as Dujardin strikes.
It seemed like Logan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dujardin takes one to the side of the head.
Dujardin tries to clinch there but Logan circles away.
Dujardin walks into a straight right hand from Logan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Logan lands an overhand right.#T4#
Logan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dujardin. That did some damage!
A big left from Dujardin misses. #CL#
Dujardin closes the distance and clinches.
Logan throws a punch but it's blocked by Dujardin.
Dujardin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Logan's elbow.
Dujardin takes a shot to the head.
Logan misses with some punches.
Logan working hard to break the clinch.
Dujardin lands a shoulder strike.
Logan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Logan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Logan manages to break the clinch.
Dujardin tries to clinch but Logan moves out of range.
Dujardin shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice sprawl there from Logan as Dujardin shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olivier Dujardin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Logan lands a high kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Logan defending well as Dujardin loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Logan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Logan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dujardin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Logan throws a head kick that Dujardin semi-blocks.
Decent striking displayed by Logan there.
Dujardin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Logan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dujardin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dujardin lands a body shot.
Dujardin throws a hook but Logan avoids it easily.
Dujardin loads up on a big right hand but Logan slips the punch.
Dujardin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dujardin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dujardin doesn't manage to clinch there - Logan circles away.
Logan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dujardin wants to clinch up but Logan keeps it at a distance.
Dujardin throws a poor cross that misses
and Logan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Logan misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Dujardin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Logan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Logan throws a looping overhand right but Dujardin ducks down to avoid it.
Dujardin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T1#
Dujardin walks into a straight right hand from Logan.
Logan slips a jab from Dujardin.
Logan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dujardin.
Logan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dujardin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dujardin scores with a nice head shot.
Dujardin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Logan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dujardin throws out the jab.
Dujardin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Logan scores with a jab to the body.
Logan throws an off balance right hand
and Dujardin counters with a nice uppercut.
Dujardin is looking to clinch but Logan is avoiding it.
Logan throws out a counter right but Dujardin avoids it with no problem.
Dujardin lands with a straight right. Logan didn't see that one coming.
Logan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Logan throws an overhand right that lands on Dujardin's shoulder, as Dujardin tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Dujardin misses the target. #T2#
Logan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice body punch from Logan.
Logan scores with a sloppy right hand. Dujardin should have avoided that one.
Dujardin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Logan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dujardin.
Dujardin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Logan connects with a high kick.
Dujardin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dujardin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dujardin tries to clinch there but Logan circles away.
Nice body kick from Logan.
Logan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dujardin.
Dujardin misses with a looping left.
Dujardin swings widly with a right hand
enabling Logan to counter with a crisp jab.
Logan scores with a jab. Dujardin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Logan misses with a hook.#T3#
Dujardin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Logan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dujardin clobbers Logan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dujardin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Logan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dujardin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Logan.
Dujardin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Logan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dujardin.
Logan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Logan throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Dujardin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dujardin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Logan's elbow.
Logan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dujardin.
Dujardin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Logan scores with a shot to the side of Dujardin's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Logan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Logan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Logan scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Dujardin throws a head punch that misses.
Logan tries to circle away but Dujardin has him pinned against the cage.
Dujardin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dujardin prevents Logan from breaking the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Logan.
A shot in the inside from Logan.
Dujardin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dujardin takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Logan.
Dujardin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Logan backwards.
Olivier Dujardin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Logan blocks a body shot from Dujardin.
A short left from Dujardin. #BC2#
Logan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dujardin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Logan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dujardin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Dujardin misses.
Logan's corner calls for a 1-2. Logan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Logan connects with a solid leg kick.
Dujardin wants to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Logan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Logan 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: NYF 77: Traumen vs Hopson
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
Dujardin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Perry fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dujardin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dujardin throws a poor cross that misses
and Perry counters with a nice leg kick.
Dujardin moves out of range of the body kick.
Dujardin feinted with a counter takedown.
Perry throws a big shot that misses.
Dujardin misses with a few strikes there.
Dujardin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Perry moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#It looks like Olivier Dujardin has been cut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Perry. Dujardin shrugs it off though.
Dujardin misses with a hook.
Olivier Dujardin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Perry gets tackled into the cage by Dujardin. Dujardin maintains the clinch.
Perry throws an elbow that misses.
Perry creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Perry can't find room to land a body shot as Dujardin controls the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dujardin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dujardin lands an uppercut.
Perry works on Dujardin's body with a couple of short punches.
Dujardin throws a punch but it's blocked by Perry.
Dujardin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Perry.#T1#
Dujardin is trying to maintain a safe position but Perry gets an underhook and turns Dujardin into the cage.
Perry pushes off an throws an elbow but Dujardin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dujardin is trying to drag Perry to the mat but Perry just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short uppercut from Dujardin.
Perry lands a damaging elbow.
A short left from Perry.
Dujardin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Perry digs a right hand into Dujardin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dujardin's gas tank.
Perry gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dujardin avoids a wild elbow strike from Perry.
Dujardin wants to take the fight to the mat but Perry manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Perry blocking some punches.
Perry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dujardin avoids the elbow strike from Perry, against the cage.
Dujardin misses with some punches.
Perry working aggressively here.
Perry comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dujardin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perry misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Dujardin dodges an elbow strike from Perry.
Dujardin lands with a left to the head.
Dujardin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Dujardin.
Dujardin struggles to land a body shot inside as Perry controls his hands.
Perry tries a body shot but Dujardin blocks it.
Dujardin lands an uppercut.
Perry creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dujardin's defenses.
Perry lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Perry misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Dujardin fails to land.
Dujardin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dujardin misses with the head strike.
Perry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Perry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Perry throws a head punch that misses.
Dujardin avoids a wild elbow strike from Perry.
Perry lands an elbow just above Dujardin 's eye.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Perry just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dujardin's brow.
Dujardin prevents a body shot from Perry.
Perry tries to work over Dujardin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Perry lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Perry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dujardin's elbow.
Perry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dujardin throws a head punch that misses.
Perry struggles to land a body shot inside as Dujardin controls his hands.
Dujardin takes a shot to the head.
Perry gets through Dujardin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Perry lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dujardin takes an elbow to the temple.
Dujardin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Dujardin.
Nice body punch from Perry.
Perry throws a punch but it's blocked by Dujardin.
Perry misses with a punch to the body.
Perry throws an elbow that misses.
Perry lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Perry blocks an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dujardin.
Perry misses with a punch to the body.
Dujardin takes an elbow to the forehead. #T4##TD#
Dujardin turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dujardin manages to end up in side control.
Dujardin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dujardin taking a breather here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dujardin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Perry manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dujardin is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Perry jumps into side control!
Dujardin can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kawainui Perry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Olivier Dujardin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dujardin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Perry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perry misses with a low kick.
Dujardin misses with a right hand
and Dujardin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Perry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dujardin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Perry scores with a decent looking hook.
Dujardin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perry.
Dujardin misses with an uppercut
and Perry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Dujardin is rocked!
Perry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dujardin looks to throw the jab but Perry is out of range.
Perry now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Perry has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dujardin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kawainui Perry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circle momentarily. Perry darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oh Dujardin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD#
Dujardin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dujardin seems to have got his legs back now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perry being controlled for a moment. #T1#
Perry is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dujardin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Perry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Perry works his way to full guard. Good work.
Perry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Dujardin throws a sloppy strike and Perry has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Dujardin is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Perry!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kawainui Perry!
During a confident post fight interview, Kawainui Perry thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: NYF 73: Zigaro vs Vogels
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1#
Dujardin tries to clinch but Bird moves out of range.
Dujardin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dujardin is looking to clinch but Bird is avoiding it.
Bird ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dujardin misses the shot to the body.
Bird scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#It looks like Olivier Dujardin has been cut.
Bird missing with a left hand there. Dujardin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bird throws a hook to the side of Dujardin's head but Dujardin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#KD2#
Dujardin drops Bird with a left right combo! Dujardin follows him down to the ground into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Bird's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bird sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bird is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Dujardin stalling.
Dujardin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bird is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bird is working hard here to advance position.
Dujardin winds up and cracks Bird with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bird is trying to control but can't.
Dujardin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bird pushes Dujardin off looking to stand but Dujardin dives back in and keeps control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bird regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bird is pulling down on Dujardin's head. It's preventing any offense from Dujardin, at least for the moment.
Dujardin showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Dujardin misses with a looping left.
Dujardin throws a jab when Bird was well out of range.
Bird misses the jab.
A slow jab from Bird misses its intended target.
Bird misses with a body shot.
Dujardin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dujardin moves in looking to clinch but Bird pushes him off.
Bird scores with a spinning back kick!
Dujardin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bird with a jab.
Jab by Bird.
Bird misses with a straight left.
And Dujardin tries to counter it with a takedown but Bird pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tim Bird is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bird scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dujardin scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Dujardin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bird counters with a two punch combo.
Dujardin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bird takes one on the button.
A slow jab from Dujardin misses its intended target.
Bird throws a front kick that sends Dujardin stumbling back into the cage.
Dujardin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bird defends it nicely.
It looked like Bird wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Dujardin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bird sprawls well initially but Dujardin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dujardin stalling.
Bird is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Olivier Dujardin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Olivier Dujardin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bird rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Dujardin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dujardin.
Dujardin postures up in Bird's guard and throws a big left but Bird blocks it.
Bird looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dujardin is one step ahead there.
Bird lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Dujardin being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dujardin looking for a sweep. Not yet Dujardin, not yet. #T1#
Bird trying to control the position from guard on top but Dujardin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bird sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bird trying to control the position from guard on top but Dujardin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bird sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dujardin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Dujardin is working Bird over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dujardin 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.
Bird has Dujardin pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Dujardin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bird tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bird working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dujardin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bird loads up on a big right hand but Dujardin slips the punch.
Tim Bird is winning the standup battle so far.
Dujardin connects with a right hand. Bird shakes it off.
Dujardin scores with a nice strike.
Dujardin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dujardin shoots in looking for a takedown but Bird manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dujardin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bird swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dujardin lands an overhand right.#TD2#
Dujardin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bird was covering up waiting for the punch and Dujardin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bird is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bird seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bird continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dujardin wants to sweep but Bird has passed to side control!
Dujardin is not content to let Bird control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olivier Dujardin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Olivier Dujardin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Bird throws a body shot but no joy.
Dujardin misses with a straight left.
Bird thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dujardin thuds his right hand into Bird's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dujardin throws a series of punches but Bird avoids them all with ease.
Bird walks into a left hand.
A cross from Bird lands.
Dujardin shoots in for a takedown but Bird shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dujardin throws a shot from downtown. Bird moves away and avoids it.
Bird throws a sloppy head kick and Dujardin moves out of range easily.
Dujardin scores with a nice head shot.
Bird throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bird scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
Bird looks to score with a jab to the body but Dujardin is just out of range.
Dujardin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dujardin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bird under the eye.
Dujardin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1#
Bird is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dujardin.
Bird uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dujardin has time to react.
Bird moves out of range as Dujardin strikes.
Bird was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bird buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Dujardin drives through and clinches with Bird against the cage.
Bird lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dujardin backwards.
Bird trying to land knees to the body.
Dujardin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dujardin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dujardin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dujardin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bird's elbow.
Our sources have told us that Bird has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Dujardin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dujardin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dujardin throws a head punch that misses.
Dujardin lands a nice uppercut.
Dujardin gets through Bird's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bird lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dujardin backwards. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dujardin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bird's elbow.
Bird looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bird throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dujardin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bird seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dujardin can turn it around.
Dujardin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dujardin tries to throw a body punch but Bird avoids it by throwing Dujardin back against the cage.
Dujardin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bird unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dujardin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bird misses with a body punch.
Bird misses with an elbow over the top.
Bird tries to land a knee to the head but Dujardin blocks with his arms.
Bird can't find room to land a body shot as Dujardin controls the action.
Dujardin has a couple of punches blocked by Bird.
Dujardin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bird blocking some punches.
Dujardin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bird's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bird.
Dujardin blocks a body shot from Bird. #T3#
A right hand to the body from Bird.
Dujardin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Bird.
Dujardin lands a nice shot to the body.
Bird connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dujardin's face.
Dujardin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dujardin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dujardin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bird lands a nice elbow.
Tim Bird has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dujardin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dujardin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bird misses with the head strike.
Bird throws an elbow but it misses.
Bird has a couple of punches blocked by Dujardin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dujardin.
Bird gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dujardin.
Tim Bird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olivier Dujardin.
Dujardin fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Bird gets through Dujardin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bird's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bird lands a left hand.
Bird comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bird pushes Dujardin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dujardin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bird blocking some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bird.
Dujardin lands a shoulder strike.
The referee calls for Dujardin to work.
Bird lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bird misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Dujardin.
Dujardin blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Bird clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Olivier Dujardin'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.#R4#
Bird misses with a looping left.
A jab from Dujardin does it's job there.
Dujardin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bird keeps the fight on the outside.
Bird comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dujardin shoots in and drives through. Bird sprawls well.
Bird throws a right hand that Dujardin ducks under and follows up with a left that Dujardin also avoids with ease.
It seemed like Dujardin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Dujardin misses its intended target.
Bird went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bird scores with a decent looking hook.
Bird fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dujardin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bird throws a sloppy head kick and Dujardin moves out of range easily.
Bird ducks under a wild hook from Dujardin.
Dujardin lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Dujardin tries for a takedown but Bird circles away easily
and Bird counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dujardin is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bird tries to bum rush Dujardin with a series of wild strikes but Dujardin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Bird lands with a good body shot.
Bird lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bird throws a head kick that misses.
Dujardin throws out a loose jab but Bird uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bird swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Bird misses.
Bird throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dujardin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bird slips a jab from Dujardin.
Dujardin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bird tries to avoid it but Dujardin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bird to the ground. Bird escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bird seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tim Bird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olivier Dujardin.
Dujardin has a takedown stuffed.
Bird lands a really nice looking cross but Dujardin seems unphased.
Dujardin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dujardin 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.#T2#
Bird misses with the combination.
Dujardin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#That has opened up Olivier Dujardin's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bird keeps the fight on the outside.
Bird defending well as Dujardin loads up on a big left hand.
Dujardin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dujardin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bird appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bird cracks Dujardin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dujardin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bird manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bird bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bird goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC#Dujardin is rocked!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Bird! Dujardin is out on his feet! Bird rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Dujardin is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Dujardin is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Bird!
Tim Bird retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Tim Bird 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: NYF 69: Arnolds vs Hicks
Date: Jun 01, 2024

#R1##TD#
Mendes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dujardin did well to prevent Mendes getting side control.
Mendes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dujardin trying to control but Mendes postures up.
Dujardin is looking to improve his position.
Mendes wants to control but Dujardin is keeping him busy.
Mendes controlling the pace. #SUB#
Dujardin is defending against the submission attempts here by Mendes.
Dujardin wants to control but Mendes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dujardin is controlling Mendes's trapped leg to prevent Mendes from advancing to side control.#T1#
Mendes prevents Dujardin from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dujardin wants to control but Mendes is keeping busy.
Mendes prevents Dujardin from improving his position.
Mendes trying to control from half guard but Dujardin is working away. #SUB2#
Dujardin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Mendes wants to control but Dujardin is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Dujardin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T2#
Mendes trying to control but Dujardin postures up.
Dujardin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mendes keeps working.
Mendes is trying to control but can't.
Mendes trying to get back to full guard but Dujardin takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Dujardin landing shots from mount.
Mendes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dujardin with shots to the head and body - Mendes looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mendes is looking to improve his position but Dujardin isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Mendes is squirming around, avoiding Dujardin's attempts to control the action.
Mendes tries to hold on but Dujardin pushes him away.
Dujardin prevents Mendes from getting the reversal.
Dujardin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dujardin raining down shots from the mount!
Dujardin is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mendes sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Mendes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mendes taking some punishment here, with Dujardin in his half guard. #SUB#
Mendes actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Mendes is looking to control Dujardin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mendes avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Dujardin seems content to control.
Mendes gets back to full guard.
Dujardin wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving. #SUB#
Mendes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dujardin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mendes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dujardin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olivier Dujardin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dujardin with a jab.
A big right from Dujardin misses.
Dujardin throws a big shot that misses.
Dujardin throws a looping overhand right but Mendes ducks down to avoid it.
Mendes lands a really nice looking cross but Dujardin seems unphased.
Nice sprawl there from Dujardin as Mendes shoots in.
Mendes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dujardin throws a big shot that misses.
A lazy left from Dujardin finds it's target.#CUT2#It looks like Paulo Mendes has been cut.
Mendes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dujardin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mendes scrambles back to his feet.
Dujardin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dujardin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
Mendes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mendes is trying to control the action in half guard but Dujardin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dujardin gets full guard.
Mendes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dujardin trying to control the position here. #T1#
Dujardin looking for a sweep. Not yet Dujardin, not yet.
Mendes working some strikes from top position.
Mendes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mendes working some strikes from top position.
Mendes tries to free his leg and advance position but Dujardin is retaining full guard.
Mendes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mendes throwing strikes but missing.
Dujardin wants to sweep here but Mendes controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Mendes throwing strikes but missing.
Dujardin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mendes controls the pace.
Dujardin wants to sweep here but Mendes controlling him for the moment.
Mendes is fighting to break Dujardin's control of his arms but Dujardin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mendes fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Dujardin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T3#
Mendes wants to get back to full guard.
Olivier Dujardin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mendes is pressing down on Dujardin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dujardin is working Mendes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Mendes has an active guard here but Dujardin has managed to pass into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dujardin lands a nice short elbow.
Mendes is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Dujardin is trying to control. Mendes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mendes tries to roll over but Dujardin keeps him under control.
Mendes taking some punishment here, with Dujardin in his half guard.
Dujardin working the head and body with strikes.
Still in half guard, Dujardin seems content to control.
Mendes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dujardin is working away from the top position though.
Dujardin is looking to take a break and control but Mendes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mendes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dujardin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dujardin's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Olivier Dujardin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Paulo Mendes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Mendes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dujardin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mendes under the eye.
Dujardin tries to clinch but Mendes is having none of it.
Mendes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dujardin to score with a decent uppercut.
Mendes moves in looking to clinch but Dujardin pushes him off.
Dujardin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dujardin scores with a sloppy right hand. Mendes should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Dujardin closes the distance and clinches.
Mendes is trying to pull guard but Dujardin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short left from Dujardin.
Dujardin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dujardin cracks Mendes with a nice body shot.
Dujardin scores with a hook to the body.
Dujardin tries to throw a body punch but Mendes avoids it by throwing Dujardin back against the cage.
Mendes tries to pull guard but Dujardin won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Mendes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Mendes misses with the head strike.
Mendes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mendes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dujardin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dujardin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mendes fails to pull guard.
A shot in the inside from Dujardin.
Mendes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dujardin walks away with a smile on his face. Mendes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dujardin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Paulo Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dujardin connects with a body shot.
Dujardin cracks Mendes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dujardin 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.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dujardin as he jumps to the side.
Dujardin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dujardin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mendes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dujardin's waist but Dujardin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mendes off to one side.
Dujardin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mendes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mendes moves forwards but Dujardin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dujardin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dujardin throws a good cross that connects.
Nice shot by Dujardin.
Dujardin dips to his left and cracks Mendes with an uppercut!#ROC2#Mendes is rocked!#CUT2#Paulo Mendes's cut is getting worse.
Dujardin drops Mendes with a huge uppercut! Mendes drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Dujardin is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olivier Dujardin!
A very excited looking Olivier Dujardin 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: NYF 66: Tijhoff vs Field
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Tokoro misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Dujardin counters with a takedown into side control.
Dujardin working the head with strikes.
Dujardin working the ground and pound but Tokoro is defending the strikes.
Dujardin slows the pace down.
Tokoro is trying to control Dujardin's posture but Dujardin avoids it.
Tokoro is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Dujardin is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Tokoro tries to hold on but Dujardin postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokoro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dujardin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dujardin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tokoro looks a forlorn figure.
Tokoro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dujardin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dujardin is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T1#
Tokoro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dujardin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dujardin lands a heavy elbow.
Tokoro tries to lock up and control but Dujardin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dujardin looking to finish Tokoro with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tokoro!
Tokoro wants to hold on but Dujardin pushes him away.
Dujardin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tokoro can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dujardin trying to control but Tokoro is having none of it.
Tokoro is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Dujardin landing punches.
Tokoro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dujardin landing shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dujardin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Dujardin working the ground and pound effectively.
Tokoro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dujardin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC#Tokoro is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Dujardin postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Tokoro in real trouble here! The ref calls for Tokoro to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olivier Dujardin!
A relieved looking Olivier Dujardin 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: NYF 63: Hopson vs Arnolds
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Babcock swats away the attempt to clinch by Dujardin.
Babcock feinted with a counter takedown.
Babcock misses the body punch
and Dujardin counters with a straight right hand.
Babcock looks to score with a jab to the body but Dujardin is just out of range.
Babcock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dujardin slaps away a takedown attempt from Babcock, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dujardin throws a shot to the body. #TD#
Babcock closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dujardin's guard.
Babcock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dujardin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Babcock loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Babcock wants to control from the top but Dujardin keeps moving.
Babcock with a flurry of punches that miss.
Babcock not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dujardin trying to control the position here.
Babcock is looking to work some ground and pound but Dujardin has wrist control.
Dujardin managing to control the position.
Dujardin trying to control the position.
Dujardin wants to sweep here but Babcock controlling him for the moment. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dujardin managing to control the position.
Dujardin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Babcock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dujardin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Babcock is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Babcock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dujardin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dujardin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dujardin working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
The crowd cheers as Babcock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dujardin doesn't seem phased though.
Dujardin moves out of range as Babcock strikes.
Dujardin avoids the body shot from Babcock. #TD#
Babcock drives through with a takedown into Dujardin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Babcock controls from within his opponent's guard.
Babcock postures up in Dujardin's guard and throws a big left but Dujardin blocks it.
Babcock not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Dujardin has momentary wrist control but Babcock slips an elbow through the middle.
Babcock is fighting to break Dujardin's control of his arms but Dujardin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dujardin wants to sweep but no luck.
Babcock lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Babcock missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Babcock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Babcock throwing strikes but missing.
Babcock wants to control from the top but Dujardin keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dujardin working a defensive guard but Babcock manages to pass into side control anyway.
Babcock in side control, throwing shots but Dujardin defends.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Thomas Babcock 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#
Babcock changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dujardin tries to avoid it but Babcock manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dujardin to the ground. Dujardin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Babcock throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dujardin counters with a nice body shot.
Dujardin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Babcock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Babcock just misses with a punch to the body.
Dujardin wants to counter the offense by Babcock and move into the clinch position.
Dujardin takes a swing at Babcock's ribcage but misses.
Babcock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dujardin. Babcock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dujardin shoots in for a double leg but Babcock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Babcock feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babcock thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Dujardin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Babcock wants to clinch but Dujardin slips to the side
and Dujardin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dujardin scores with a hook to the body. Babcock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1##TD#
Babcock shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dujardin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Babcock tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dujardin wants to control but Babcock postures up.
Dujardin is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Dujardin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dujardin tries to buck Babcock off but Babcock is having none of it.
Babcock working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dujardin is looking to regain half guard here but Babcock keeps moving and retains side control.
Babcock working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The strikes coming from Babcock are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dujardin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Babcock is looking to take a break and control but Dujardin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Babcock scoring with punches and elbows.
Babcock in side control, throwing shots but Dujardin defends.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dujardin tries to bench press Babcock off him but Babcock keeps the position.
Babcock lands an elbow.
Babcock lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dujardin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Babcock working the ground and pound from side control.
Dujardin tries to buck Babcock off but Babcock is having none of it.
Dujardin regains half guard.#T3#
Dujardin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Babcock takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dujardin taking some punishment here, with Babcock in his half guard.
Babcock scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Babcock scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Babcock drops an elbow to the side of Dujardin's head.
Dujardin tries to get to full guard but Babcock has control of the leg.
Babcock throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dujardin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jesse Thomas Babcock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Babcock with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Babcock is working Dujardin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Babcock wants to control from the top but Dujardin keeps moving. #T4#
Babcock is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dujardin trying to keep a closed guard but Babcock is proving a slippery customer.
Babcock wants to pass the guard but Dujardin is keeping the position.
Dujardin 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.
Dujardin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Babcock with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Babcock avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Babcock lands a couple of digs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Thomas Babcock dominated that second round.
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#
Babcock avoids the body shot from Dujardin.
Olivier Dujardin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Babcock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dujardin was well out of range. Poor timing from Babcock.
Babcock with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dujardin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dujardin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Babcock is looking to wear down Dujardin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dujardin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Babcock drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dujardin sprawls and moves away.
Babcock tries for a takedown but Dujardin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dujardin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dujardin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Babcock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dujardin dips to his left and cracks Babcock with an uppercut!
Babcock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dujardin can do to turn this around?#T1#
Babcock loads up on a big right hand but Dujardin slips the punch.
Babcock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dujardin.
Dujardin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A combination from Babcock does no damage.
Babcock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dujardin.
Dujardin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Babcock wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Babcock misses the target.
Dujardin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dujardin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dujardin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dujardin scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Dujardin lands with a shot to the body.
Dujardin throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Babcock counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dujardin 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#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babcock trying to control from the bottom.
Babcock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Babcock is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Dujardin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Babcock does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Dujardin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Babcock's head.
Babcock trying to control from the bottom.
Dujardin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dujardin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Babcock trying to control but Dujardin postures up.
Dujardin working over Babcock with some ground and pound. Babcock looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Babcock moves into full guard.
Babcock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dujardin is one step ahead there. #T4#
Babcock is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Dujardin is pressing down on Babcock's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Babcock avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Babcock scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dujardin looking for a sweep. Not yet Dujardin, not yet.
Babcock postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dujardin trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Olivier Dujardin.
I think Babcock 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Thomas Babcock!
A relieved looking Jesse Thomas Babcock 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: NYF 57: Donal vs Dandrakulo
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Bird throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dujardin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dujardin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bird sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tim Bird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bird looks to land a right hand but Dujardin moved out of range.
Dujardin blocks a head kick by Bird.
Bird looks to score with a jab to the body but Dujardin is just out of range.
Dujardin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bird scores with a punch to the head.
Dujardin tries to clinch up.
Bird replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dujardin blocks it well.
Dujardin looks to score with a jab to the body but Bird is just out of range.
Dujardin looks to score with a jab to the body but Bird is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dujardin slips under a jab from Bird.#CL2#
Bird moves into the clinch.
Dujardin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bird backwards.
Dujardin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bird using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dujardin goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Dujardin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bird looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bird gets through Dujardin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bird struggles to land a body shot inside as Dujardin controls his hands. #TD#
Dujardin gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Bird has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dujardin is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Dujardin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dujardin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dujardin throws a punch but it's blocked by Bird.
Dujardin lands a body shot.
Dujardin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dujardin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bird or not.
Dujardin misses with some punches.
Bird prevents a body shot from Dujardin.
Bird softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dujardin.
Dujardin swings wildly with an uppercut but Bird uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bird misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
A body shot lands from Dujardin.
Nice body punch from Dujardin - that landed with a thud.
Bird has a couple of punches blocked by Dujardin.
Dujardin can't find room to land a body shot as Bird controls the action.
Dujardin misses with the head strike.
Dujardin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dujardin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bird can't find room to land a body shot as Dujardin controls the action.
Dujardin lands with a light punch inside.
Bird lands an elbow that stopped Dujardin in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Olivier Dujardin has been cut.
Dujardin scores with a hook to the body.
Dujardin wants a takedown but no success here.
Bird lands with a short shot to the head.
Bird swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bird goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bird lands an elbow inside that Dujardin shrugs off.
Bird misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dujardin gets underhooks to prevent Bird's takedown attempt. #T3#
Dujardin misses with the head strike.
Bird using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dujardin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dujardin lands with a short shot to the head.
Dujardin scores with a hook to the body.#TD#
Dujardin gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bird is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dujardin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dujardin is keen to just control but Bird is a slippery customer.
Dujardin working Bird over with strikes.
Bird wants to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dujardin connects with a nice short shot to Bird's temple.
Dujardin working the head and body with strikes.
Bird is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bird is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dujardin scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bird has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dujardin is working away from the top position though.
Bird is pressing down on Dujardin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bird is looking to sweep but instead, Dujardin has passed into half guard.
Bird wants to get back to full guard.
Dujardin lands with a punch from half guard.
Dujardin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dujardin wants to take a breather but Bird is having none of it.
Bird moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dujardin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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 Olivier Dujardin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Olivier Dujardin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bird misses with a jab to the body
and Dujardin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dujardin with a hook.
Dujardin scores with a decent looking hook.
Dujardin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bird scores with a sloppy right hand. Dujardin should have avoided that one.
Bird dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dujardin looks to land a left hand but Bird moved out of range nicely.
Dujardin misses the jab.
Bird missing with a left hand there. Dujardin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bird misses with a straight left.
Dujardin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bird lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bird swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tim Bird seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Bird misses with a lunging right hand
and Dujardin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bird throws a poor cross that misses
and Dujardin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bird throws a sloppy head kick
and Dujardin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bird closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bird throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dujardin counters with a straight right hand.
Bird tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dujardin counters with a nice body shot.
Dujardin scores with a jab to the body.
Bird fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A shot to the body from Dujardin misses
and Bird counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dujardin misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Bird looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dujardin!#T2#
Dujardin is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Bird are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dujardin is not content to let Bird control the position.
Dujardin is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Bird are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dujardin struggling a bit here.#SU2#
Bird stands up and beckons Dujardin to his feet.
Dujardin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bird throws out the jab.
Dujardin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dujardin works Bird's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Bird throws a body shot but no joy.
Bird feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dujardins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bird tries a head kick but it misses.
Dujardin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bird fails in his attempt to clinch.
Donk. Dujardin catches Bird right on the button with a cross.
Bird scores with a hook to the body. Dujardin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bird tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dujardin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Dujardin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bird.
Dujardin scores with a punch to the head.
Bird fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dujardin manages to avoid it.
Dujardin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bird is looking to clinch but Dujardin is avoiding it.
Dujardin misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Bird scores with a body shot.
Good exchange - Dujardin coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bird misses with a leg kick
and Dujardin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Bird. That snapped Dujardin's head back.
Dujardin missing with a left hand there. Bird was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dujardin misses the shot to the body.
Dujardin throws a looping overhand right but Bird ducks down to avoid it.
Bird avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bird! But no joy.
Dujardin throws out a loose jab but Bird uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bird will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dujardin shoots in but no luck this time.
Bird throws out a loose jab but Dujardin uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Olivier Dujardin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Olivier Dujardin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Dujardin walks into a jab.
Bird avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bird loads up on a big right hand but Dujardin slips the punch.
Bird bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dujardin's head.
Bird cracks Dujardin with an open hand slap.
Bird throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dujardin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bird turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bird throws an overhand right that lands on Dujardin's shoulder, as Dujardin tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dujardin tests Bird's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bird rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dujardin counters with a straight right hand.
Bird blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Bird. #T1#
The fighters circling - Dujardin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bird. Dujardin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dujardin moves out of range as Bird throws a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Bird.
Dujardin is looking to clinch.
Bird misses with a looping right.
Bird throws a sloppy head kick and Dujardin moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Dujardin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bird misses with a double jab
and Dujardin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bird lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Bird clinches.
Dujardin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tim Bird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dujardin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bird misses with a knee to the head.
Bird tries to land a knee to the head but Dujardin blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dujardin.
Dujardin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dujardin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dujardin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dujardin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dujardin takes an elbow to the temple.
Dujardin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bird prevents it.
Dujardin is trying to drag Bird to the mat but Bird just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bird working aggressively here.
Dujardin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dujardin managing to block the knees to the body from Bird. #T3##TD#
Dujardin has hold of one of Bird's legs. Bird is fighting the takedown attempt but Dujardin gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bird has momentary wrist control but Dujardin slips an elbow through the middle.
Dujardin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dujardin preventing the sweep.
Dujardin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bird looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dujardin is one step ahead there.
Dujardin chips away with some ground and pound.
Bird bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dujardin's guard. #REVB#
Bird looking to pass the guard.
Dujardin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bird loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Dujardin pulls Bird in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bird wants to get up but he can't break Dujardin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dujardin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bird is looking to work some ground and pound but Dujardin has wrist control.
Bird pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dujardin is keeping the position for now.
Bird in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bird postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dujardin 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.
Dujardin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tim Bird.
Well Dujardin 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Olivier Dujardin!
Olivier Dujardin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Tim Bird was interviewed post fight and said 'Thankyou to my opponent for the scrap. Respect!'.

Event: NYF 52 Carter vs Dujardin II
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Dujardin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dujardin loads up on a big right hand but Carter slips the punch.
Carter is looking for a counter combo.
Some wild striking there from Carter.
Dujardin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dujardin tries to close the distance and clinch but Carter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dujardin misses with a hook. Carter ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Carter.
Carter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dujardin.
Carter throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Dujardin fails with a takedown attempt.
Carter drops his hands momentarily and Dujardin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Carter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ironbound MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Carter blocks a jab.
Carter throws a leg kick which misses Dujardin's front leg but catches the back leg as Dujardin tries to avoid it.
Dujardin lands with a good body shot.
Dujardin wants to clinch up but Carter keeps it at a distance.
Dujardin works Carter's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Carter slips under a jab from Dujardin.
Carter throws a predictable looking body shot
and Carter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Carter. Beautiful body shot.
Carter avoids the body shot from Dujardin.
Dujardin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carter.
Carter tried to counter with a leg kick but Dujardin avoided it.#CL2#
Carter gets tackled into the cage by Dujardin. Dujardin maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carter struggles to land a body shot inside as Dujardin controls his hands.
Carter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carter can't find room to land a body shot as Dujardin controls the action.
Dujardin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Carter pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T3#
Carter struggles to land a body shot inside as Dujardin controls his hands. #BC#
Carter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dujardin lands a jab.
Carter misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Dujardin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD2#
Carter tries to sprawl but Dujardin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dujardin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Carter tries to roll over but Dujardin keeps him under control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dujardin connects with a nice short shot to Carter's temple.
Dujardin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Dujardin seems to be working for a kimura but Carter defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Dujardin seems to be looking for submissions.
Dujardin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Carter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dujardin is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dujardin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dujardin drops an elbow to the side of Carter's head.
Nice strikes from Dujardin there.
Ground and pound from Dujardin.
Dujardin lands with a punch from half guard.
Dujardin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carter wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olivier Dujardin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Good shot there by Dujardin.
Dujardin misses with a straight right.
Dujardin throws a sloppy body shot
and Carter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Olivier Dujardin has been cut.
Carter with a hook.
Dujardin misses with a hook. Carter ducked under it nicely.
Carter connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dujardin misses the shot to the body.
Dujardin lands with a nice body punch.
Dujardin throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Dujardin misses with a left hand
and Carter counters with a straight right hand.
Dujardin misses the jab.
Carter moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Carter clinches.
Carter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carter tries a body shot but Dujardin blocks it.
Carter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dujardin wants to take the fight to the mat but Carter manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Carter holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Carter is working Dujardin over against the cage.
Dujardin blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Carter misses with a punch to the body.
Carter is trying to break free.
Dujardin prevents a body shot from Carter.
Dujardin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dujardin blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Carter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carter throws a low kick but Dujardin avoids it.
Dujardin throws a looping overhand right but Carter ducks down to avoid it.
Carter throws a leg kick
and Carter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Ian Carter has been cut.
Dujardin throws a hook to the side of Carter's head but Carter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Carter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dujardin jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Dujardin misses the shot to the body.
Dujardin swats away the attempt to clinch by Carter.
Dujardin misses with a straight left.
Dujardin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carter was well out of range. Poor timing from Dujardin.
Carter thinks about countering with a head kick.
Dujardin jabs Carter to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Olivier Dujardin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carter walks into a jab.
Dujardin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Carter counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Carter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Olivier Dujardin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dujardin throws a body shot but no joy.
Carter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dujardin misses with a straight right.
Dujardin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Carter is looking to counter punch.
Carter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dujardin misses the shot to the body.
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 Ian Carter will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Carter throws a shot from downtown. Dujardin moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Dujardin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Dujardin. That snapped Carter's head back.
Carter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Dujardin moves into the clinch.
Dujardin wants a takedown.
Dujardin misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dujardin's elbow.
Dujardin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carter misses with a punch on the inside.
Carter tries to throw a body punch but Dujardin avoids it by throwing Carter back against the cage.
Carter stalling against the cage. #T1#
Carter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dujardin is working for takedown but Carter is calmly controlling the position for now.
Carter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carter gets underhooks to prevent Dujardin's takedown attempt.
Ian Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olivier Dujardin.
Carter throws a punch but it's blocked by Dujardin.
Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Carter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dujardin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Carter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Carter misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dujardin fails to land.
Dujardin can't get the takedown.
Dujardin tries for a takedown but Carter manages to get underhooks. #T2#
Carter tries to throw a body punch but Dujardin avoids it by throwing Carter back against the cage.
Dujardin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carter misses with a punch to the body.
Carter throws a punch but it's blocked by Dujardin.
Carter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carter misses with some punches.
Dujardin wants a takedown.
Dujardin prevents a body shot from Carter.
Dujardin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Carter seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dujardin can turn it around.
Carter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dujardin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Carter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dujardin checks a low kick from Carter.#T3##CL#
Carter gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
Carter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ian Carter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dujardin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carter misses with a body punch.
Carter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Dujardin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dujardin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carter throws a shot from downtown. Dujardin moves away and avoids it.
Carter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carter keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
An inside leg kick from Carter misses.
Carter wants to clinch.
Dujardin swings for the body but Carter moves out of range.
Ian Carter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carter misses with a straight right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Dujardin rushes Carter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dujardin tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Carter clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Nice straight punches there by Carter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Carter.
Carter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Carter lunges at Dujardin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dujardin's hand.
Carter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dujardin is able to avoid easily.
Dujardin swings for the body but Carter moves out of range.
It looked like Carter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dujardin throws the left hand but Carter avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dujardin missing with a left hand there. Carter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dujardin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Carter cracks Dujardin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Dujardin or perhaps it was just good defense by Carter, which made it look bad.
Dujardin slips under a jab.
A left lands for Dujardin.
Carter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dujardin.
Carter throws a looping overhand right but Dujardin ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Dujardin misses.
Dujardin jabs Carter right on the nose. Carter blinks but takes it well.
Dujardin connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
Dujardin looks to land a left hand but Carter moved out of range nicely.
As Dujardin looks to move away, Carter throws a big counter combo but Dujardin just gets out of the way.
Carter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dujardin.
Dujardin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD2#
Dujardin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dujardin lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carter wants to stand up but Dujardin is controlling him.
Carter trying to control the position. #T3#
Carter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dujardin's guard. #REVR#
Carter stopping the sweep attempt from Dujardin.
Carter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Carter won't allow Dujardin to sweep him here.
Carter wants to control from the top but Dujardin keeps moving.
Carter wants to pass the guard but Dujardin is keeping the position.
Carter wants to control from the top but Dujardin keeps moving. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dujardin trying to keep a closed guard but Carter is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter looking to pass the guard. #SU#
Carter stands up and waves to Dujardin to follow him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dujardin misses with a left hand
and Carter counters with a leg kick.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch but Dujardin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Olivier Dujardin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Carter thumps Dujardin with a low kick.
Carter's corner calls for a 1-2. Carter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dujardin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dujardin throws a right and a left that both miss.
A swing and a miss from Dujardin.
Carter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter throws the left hand but Dujardin avoids the punch easily.
Dujardin throws the left hand but Carter avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Carter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dujardin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Carter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dujardin punishes Carter's body with a nice straight punch.
Carter slips a jab from Dujardin.
Dujardin scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Carter slips under a jab from Dujardin.
Nice defenses there by Carter.
Carter is looking to counter punch.
Carter misses with a two punch combination.
Dujardin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Carter lands a jab.#CL2#
Dujardin has closed the distance and engaged Carter in a clinch.
Carter misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Carter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dujardin wants to take the fight to the mat but Carter manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Carter.
Carter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carter lands with a short shot to the head.
Dujardin is looking for a takedown.
Dujardin blocking some punches.
Carter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dujardin's elbow.
Carter has a couple of punches blocked by Dujardin.
Dujardin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carter's elbow.
Dujardin is working for takedown but Carter is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ian Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olivier Dujardin.
Carter throws a punch but it's blocked by Dujardin.
Dujardin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carter tries a body shot but Dujardin blocks it. #T4#
Dujardin blocks an uppercut.
Dujardin pushes Carter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carter scores with a shot to the side of Dujardin's head.
Good body shot from Carter.
Dujardin is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Carter pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Carter.
A short uppercut from Carter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dujardin's elbow.
Carter misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Carter.
Carter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Carter dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Carter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Carter 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 49:47
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:47

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

Event: NYF 48: Carter vs Walsh
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dujardin.
The fighters circling - Kakuzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kakuzo throws a low kick but Dujardin moves out of range easily.
Dujardin with the counter takedown but Kakuzo avoids it easily.
A combination from Kakuzo does no damage.
Dujardin feints the counter takedown.
The crowd cheers as Dujardin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kakuzo doesn't seem phased though.
Dujardin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dujardin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kakuzo manages to avoid it.
No luck for Kakuzo with that takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Dujardin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kakuzo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kakuzo wants to slow Dujardin down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuzo misses with a left hand
and Kakuzo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kakuzo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dujardin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kakuzo misses with a two punch combination.
A lazy left from Dujardin finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kakuzo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kakuzo misses with a lunging right hand
and Dujardin counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Dujardin lands with a hook. Kakuzo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kakuzo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dujardin counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nakagome Kakuzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dujardin catches Kakuzo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice straight punches there by Kakuzo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kakuzo.
Jab from Dujardin.#TD#
Kakuzo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dujardin quickly recovers to half guard.
Dujardin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kakuzo.
Dujardin is concentrating on defense, preventing Kakuzo from advancing position.
Kakuzo winds up and cracks Dujardin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Kakuzo prevents Dujardin from improving his position.#SUB#
Kakuzo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dujardin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kakuzo.
Kakuzo thows a huge punch but Dujardin dodges it nicely. #T2#
Dujardin manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Kakuzo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kakuzo is fighting to break Dujardin's control of his arms but Dujardin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kakuzo throws a big right hand that misses.
Kakuzo 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.
Dujardin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kakuzo.
Kakuzo works over Dujardin with some ground and pound from guard.
Kakuzo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Dujardin wants to sweep but no luck.
Dujardin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kakuzo throws a strike but Dujardin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Kakuzo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dujardin defends it easily.
Dujardin scoring with some ground and pound.
Kakuzo is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Kakuzo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dujardin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Kakuzo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dujardin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dujardin trying to control the position from guard on top but Kakuzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Dujardin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dujardin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dujardin wants to control from the top but Kakuzo keeps moving.
Dujardin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kakuzo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Dujardin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kakuzo.
Dujardin is looking to improve his position.
Kakuzo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dujardin is looking for a sweep. Kakuzo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Olivier Dujardin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Dujardin checks a low kick from Kakuzo.
Dujardin 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.
Dujardin missing with a left hand there. Kakuzo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kakuzo throwing a counter right hand but Dujardin manages to avoid it.
Kakuzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Dujardin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kakuzo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dujardin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Kakuzo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kakuzo is looking to work some ground and pound but Dujardin has wrist control.
Dujardin is pulling down on Kakuzo's head. It's preventing any offense from Kakuzo, at least for the moment.
Dujardin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dujardin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dujardin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kakuzo's guard. #REVB#
Dujardin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1##SUB#
Kakuzo is looking for a triangle but Dujardin pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Dujardin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kakuzo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dujardin has managed to get both his arms back between Kakuzo's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Kakuzo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dujardin is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Kakuzo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Kakuzo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dujardin passes into side control.
Dujardin working the ground and pound.
The referee asks Dujardin politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dujardin prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dujardin trying to control the position but Kakuzo is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakuzo is trying to improve his position.
Kakuzo is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Kakuzo wants to control but Dujardin postures up.
Dujardin lands some shots froms side control.
Nakagome Kakuzo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kakuzo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dujardin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dujardin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kakuzo is looking for a sweep. Dujardin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dujardin slips a nice elbow through Kakuzo's hands, connecting with Kakuzo's forehead.
Dujardin lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Kakuzo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dujardin working the head and body with strikes.
Dujardin lands with a punch from half guard.
Dujardin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kakuzo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB#
Kakuzo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dujardin controlling the action here.
Kakuzo is trying to get back to full guard.
Dujardin is nestled in close to Kakuzo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dujardin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kakuzo trying to control but Dujardin postures up.
Dujardin wants to take a breather but Kakuzo is having none of it. #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.
Kakuzo moves into full guard.
Kakuzo keeping moving, preventing Dujardin from controlling successfully.
Dujardin is in close to Kakuzo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dujardin is in close to Kakuzo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dujardin trying to control the position from guard on top but Kakuzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Dujardin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dujardin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dujardin looking to pass the guard.
Kakuzo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kakuzo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dujardin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kakuzo keeping moving, preventing Dujardin from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Olivier Dujardin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice shot by Dujardin.
Dujardin swings for the body but Kakuzo moves out of range.
Dujardin blocks a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Dujardin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kakuzo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dujardin moves out of range of the leg kick from Kakuzo.
Kakuzo needs to keep his hands up - Dujardin had a free shot at his head there.
Kakuzo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dujardin lands with an overhand left.
Kakuzo misses with a takedown attempt
and Dujardin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kakuzo ducks under a wild hook from Dujardin.
Dujardin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kakuzo manages to avoid it.
Dujardin scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Dujardin stuns Kakuzo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD#
Kakuzo gets a double leg takedown into Dujardin's guard.
Kakuzo postures up in Dujardin's guard and throws a big left but Dujardin blocks it.
Kakuzo preventing the sweep.
Dujardin is pulling down on Kakuzo's head. It's preventing any offense from Kakuzo, at least for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kakuzo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kakuzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dujardin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kakuzo is really struggling to control Dujardin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dujardin controlling Kakuzo's posture. #T2#
Kakuzo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dujardin trying to control the position here.
Kakuzo stopping the sweep attempt from Dujardin.
Dujardin seems keen to control Kakuzo's posture.
Kakuzo is looking to work some ground and pound but Dujardin has wrist control.
Dujardin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kakuzo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Dujardin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dujardin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3##SUB#
Kakuzo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dujardin connects with a couple of short punches.
Kakuzo keeping moving, preventing Dujardin from controlling successfully.
Dujardin stopping the sweep attempt from Kakuzo.
Kakuzo has momentary wrist control but Dujardin slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Dujardin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dujardin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dujardin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kakuzo's head.#SUB#
Kakuzo looking for a guillotine here but Dujardin defends easily.
Dujardin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Dujardin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Kakuzo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dujardin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kakuzo.
Dujardin staying calm.
Kakuzo struggling a bit here.
Dujardin lands a nice forearm strike.
Dujardin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dujardin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dujardin scoring with punches from side control.
Nakagome Kakuzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dujardin trying to control the action but Kakuzo is working from the bottom.
Kakuzo gets back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olivier Dujardin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dujardin 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olivier Dujardin!
Olivier Dujardin thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: NYF Fight Night 15
Date: Nov 10, 2023

#R1#
Dujardin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dujardin lands a body shot.
Ruiz connects with the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Ruiz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ruiz.
Ruiz wants to clinch.
Ruiz tries to clinch up but Dujardin circles away and keeps his distance.
Ruiz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dujardin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ruiz at a distance.
Ruiz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ruiz wants to clinch.
Ruiz throws a hook but Dujardin avoids it easily.
Dujardin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ruiz moves forwards but Dujardin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ruiz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dujardin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ruiz misses with a hook. Dujardin ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Ruiz scores with a three punch combo!
Dujardin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dujardin throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruiz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ruiz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ruiz 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 Dujardin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dujardin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ruiz doesn't manage to clinch there - Dujardin circles away.
Dujardin feinted with a counter takedown.
Dujardin misses with a left hand
and Ruiz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ruiz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ruiz lands a jab to the nose.
Ruiz takes one to the side of the head.
Anthony Ruiz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dujardin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ruiz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Anthony Ruiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruiz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ruiz misses with a low kick.
Dujardin throws a good cross that connects.
Ruiz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ruiz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Ruiz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dujardin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dujardin avoids the head kick by Ruiz.
Dujardin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ruiz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ruiz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dujardin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dujardin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dujardin connects with a nice looking jab.
Dujardin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Dujardin gets tackled into the cage by Ruiz. Ruiz maintains the clinch.
Dujardin tries to throw a body punch but Ruiz avoids it by throwing Dujardin back against the cage.
Ruiz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ruiz tries to land a knee to the head but Dujardin blocks with his arms.
Ruiz tries to land knees in the clinch but Dujardin avoids the damage to the body.
Ruiz misses with a knee to the head.
Ruiz tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T3##TD#
Dujardin tightens his grip and picks Ruiz up, before dumping him to the ground. Ruiz manages to land in guard.
Ruiz looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruiz, not yet.
Dujardin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dujardin wants to pass the guard but Ruiz is keeping the position.
Dujardin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ruiz 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.
Dujardin 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.
Dujardin looking to pass the guard.
Ruiz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dujardin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ruiz's head.#T4#
Dujardin postures up.
Ruiz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ruiz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dujardin controls the pace.
Dujardin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dujardin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dujardin postures up and lands a big shot to Ruiz's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dujardin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dujardin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dujardin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dujardin throws a strike but Ruiz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruiz wants to control from the top but Dujardin keeps moving.
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 Olivier Dujardin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Dujardin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ruiz misses with a kick to the body
letting Dujardin counter with a right hand.
Ruiz tries to clinch but Dujardin moves out of range.
Dujardin attempts a counter takedown but Ruiz avoids it well and moves away.
Dujardin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dujardin keeps the fight on the outside.
Ruiz throws a head kick that misses
and Dujardin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dujardin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dujardin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ruiz lands with a kick to the temple. Dujardin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#It looks like Olivier Dujardin has been cut.
Dujardin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ruiz darts in trying to clinch
and Dujardin counters with a straight right hand.
Dujardin looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruiz is just out of range.
Dujardin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruiz manages to avoid it.
Dujardin defending well as Ruiz loads up on a big left hand.
Dujardin throwing a counter right hand but Ruiz manages to avoid it.#T1#
Ruiz moves to clinch but Dujardin breaks away #TD#
and Dujardin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dujardin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dujardin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dujardin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ruiz is staying active underneath Dujardin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ruiz is trying to stand up here but Dujardin is controlling him well.
Dujardin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ruiz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dujardin is working away from the top position though.
Ruiz tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Dujardin has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T2#
Dujardin working Ruiz over with strikes here. #ROC#Ruiz is rocked!
Dujardin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ruiz's face.
Ruiz is still in real trouble! Can Dujardin finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dujardin breaks from Ruiz's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dujardin connects with a bit shot that sees Ruiz covering up! More strikes from Dujardin and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Dujardin is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olivier Dujardin!
A very excited looking Olivier Dujardin 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: NYF 38: Traumen vs Adams
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Dujardin.
Carter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Carter has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Carter moves out of range of the strikes.
Dujardin misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Carter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Carter throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Dujardin to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Carter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Dujardin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dujardin cracks Carter with a good jab.
Carter defending well as Dujardin loads up on a big left hand.
Dujardin misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dujardin cracks Carter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Carter misses with a combination
and Carter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carter looks to land a right hand but Dujardin moved out of range.#T1#
Good shot there by Carter.#CUT2#It looks like Olivier Dujardin has been cut.
Dujardin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carter.
Carter throws a leg kick which misses Dujardin's front leg but catches the back leg as Dujardin tries to avoid it.
Carter misses with the combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Dujardin misses the target.
Dujardin misses with a lunging right hand
and Carter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ian Carter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dujardin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carter.
A countering left hand to the body from Carter misses.
Carter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Carter swinging wildly here. #T2#
Carter swinging wildly here.
Dujardin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dujardin throws a lazy uppercut
and Carter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dujardin thinking.
Dujardin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carter avoids it really well and circles away.
Dujardin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carter motions for Dujardin to come forward. Carter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Olivier Dujardin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Carter darts in and clinches Dujardin up against the cage.
Carter goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Carter.
Dujardin blocking some punches.
Dujardin tries to score a body lock takedown but Carter shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dujardin.
Dujardin has Carter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Carter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olivier Dujardin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter lands with a right to the head.
Dujardin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carter prevents the takedown attempt.
Dujardin tries to work over Carter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carter stops a takedown attempt from Dujardin.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
Carter gets underhooks to prevent Dujardin's takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter.
Nice body punch from Carter.
Dujardin is breathing heavily.
Dujardin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Carter prevents it.
Dujardin fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Dujardin blocks an uppercut.
Carter cracks Dujardin with a nice body shot.
Carter digs a right hand underneath Dujardin's ribcage. Dujardin let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Carter breaks from the clinch.
Carter throws out a loose jab but Dujardin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carter scores with a body shot.
Carter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dujardin attempts a counter takedown but Carter avoids it well and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dujardin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dujardin takes a jab right on the kisser.
A swing and a miss from Carter.
Dujardin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice shot lands for Carter.
Jab from Dujardin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Carter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Olivier Dujardin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Carter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carter throws a jab but it's blocked by Dujardin.
Dujardin just misses with a punch to the body.
Carter let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dujardin misses with a looping right.
Dujardin scores with a jab to the head.
Dujardin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dujardin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carter moves away.
It seemed like Carter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dujardin throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Dujardin misses.
Dujardin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carter slips a straight right by Dujardin.
Carter lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Carter takes a swing at Dujardin's ribcage but misses.
Dujardin feinted with a counter takedown.
Dujardin throws a lazy right hand but Carter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dujardin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Carter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dujardin.
Carter's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Carter duly obliges. #CL2#
Carter clinches up against the cage.
Dujardin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Carter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Carter blocks a body shot from Dujardin. #BC2#
Carter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dujardin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Carter at a distance.
Carter lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Dujardin throws a body shot but no joy.
Carter lands a lovely overhand right.
Ian Carter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dujardin slips a straight right by Carter.
Carter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carter scores with a hook to the body. Dujardin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Carter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Carter swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dujardin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ian Carter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carter now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch but Dujardin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dujardin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Carter defends well and Dujardin ends up having to push Carter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T3#
Carter is trying to break free.
Carter misses with a body punch.
Carter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carter can't find room to land a body shot as Dujardin controls the action.
Carter tries to work over Dujardin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dujardin prevents a body shot from Carter.
Dujardin can't find room to land a body shot as Carter controls the action.
Carter can't find room to land a body shot as Dujardin controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land. #BC2#
Carter breaks from the clinch.
Carter takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Carter has knocked Dujardin down with a huge combo! Carter steps away and waves a wobbly Dujardin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Dujardin is rocked!
Carter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dujardin circles away quickly and effectively.
Oh Dujardin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carter takes a swing at Dujardin's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Carter misses.
Dujardin seems to have got his legs back now.
Carter misses with the combination.
Dujardin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dujardin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Carter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dujardin looks to throw the jab but Carter is out of range.
Dujardin lands a lovely overhand right.
Carter falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Dujardin counters with a takedown into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ian Carter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Olivier Dujardin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Carter lands with a nice body punch.
Olivier Dujardin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dujardin throws a jab but it's blocked by Carter.
Carter feints a counter leg kick.
Carter lands with a straight right. Dujardin didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#Olivier Dujardin's cut is getting worse.
Carter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dujardin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dujardin throws out the jab.
Carter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Carter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dujardin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carter.
Dujardin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carter sprawls well. Carter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dujardin gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Carter misses with an uppercut.
Dujardin throwing a counter right hand but Carter manages to avoid it.
Carter throws a series of punches but Dujardin avoids them all with ease.
Carter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Carter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dujardin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dujardin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Carter takes the fight into the clinch.
Carter working aggressively here.
Carter has had enough of the clinch but Dujardin keeps him there for the moment.
Dujardin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Carter gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Carter lands a right hand. #T2#
Carter throws a head punch that misses.
Carter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carter working aggressively here.
Carter lands with a right to the head.
Carter misses with a punch to the body.
Dujardin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Carter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olivier Dujardin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Carter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dujardin's elbow.
Carter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dujardin misses with a body punch.
Dujardin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dujardin is working Carter over against the cage.
Carter tries a body shot but Dujardin blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Dujardin. #T3#
Carter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carter tries to work over Dujardin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carter is pressed up against the cage. Dujardin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Carter down to the mat. Carter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dujardin cracks Carter with a good jab.
Carter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dujardin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carter throws a body shot but no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Carter as he connects with a hook.
Dujardin shoots in for a double leg but Carter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Carter thuds a left hand into Dujardin's body.
Dujardin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Dujardin misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carter. Dujardin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dujardin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dujardin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Carter's hands.
A slow jab from Dujardin misses its intended target.
Carter slips under a jab.
Dujardin throws out a loose jab but Carter uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carter misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Dujardin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dujardin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ian Carter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Carter throws a leg kick but Dujardin checks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Carter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Carter 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: NYF 35: Crispian vs Santos
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
White throws a body shot but no joy.
And Dujardin tries to counter it with a takedown but White pushes his down on his head and steps out.
White moves out of range as Dujardin strikes.
Dujardin looks to score with a jab to the body but White is just out of range.
Dujardin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from White.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dujardin. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Dujardin looks to move away, White throws a big counter combo but Dujardin just gets out of the way.
A shot to the liver by Dujardin. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Dujardin.
White slips a jab from Dujardin.
White misses the jab.
White throws a series of punches but Dujardin moves out of range.
Dujardin feints the counter takedown.#T1#
White on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dujardin. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dujardin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as White is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Dujardin.
Jab from Dujardin.
White looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dujardin throws a hook to the side of White's head but White sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
White doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dujardin throws an overhand right that lands on White's shoulder, as White tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Dujardin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dujardin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dujardin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
White wants to get back to his feet.
Dujardin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dujardin working White over with strikes. #ES#
White kicks off Dujardin and gets to his feet.
Dujardin jabs at White's body.
White takes a shot to the body in his stride.
White avoids the body shot from Dujardin.
White throwing a counter right hand but Dujardin manages to avoid it.
Dujardin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A nice combination there by White. #CUT#It looks like Olivier Dujardin has been cut.#T3#
Dujardin throws a predictable looking body shot
and White counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dujardin scores with a body shot.
A big left from White misses.
Dujardin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. White doesn't seem bothered though.
White needs to keep his hands up - Dujardin had a free shot at his head there.
Olivier Dujardin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dujardin misses with a straight right.
White throws a big counter combination but Dujardin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dujardin thuds a left hand into White's body.
Dujardin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. White doesn't seem bothered though.
White misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
White swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Dujardin counters with a single leg into guard. White didn't expect that.
White on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if White tries to get out of the position.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES#
White has his feet on Dujardin's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Dujardin slips a jab from White.
Dujardin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and White cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dujardin misses with an uppercut.
White throws a big counter combination but Dujardin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
White takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
White misses with a few strikes there.
Dujardin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from White with a body shot.
White walks into a left hand. #TD2#
Dujardin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
White is trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olivier Dujardin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Olivier Dujardin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dujardin avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Dujardin finds it's way through White's defenses.
Olivier Dujardin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
White doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
White throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dujardin.
White is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dujardin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dujardin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
White looks to land a left hand but Dujardin moved out of range nicely.
Fredrik White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Dujardin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dujardin misses with a looping left.
As Dujardin looks to move away, White throws a big counter combo but Dujardin just gets out of the way.
Dujardin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
White was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Dujardin rushes White and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dujardin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dujardin lands a body punch in the clinch.
White working aggressively here.
White doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
White unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dujardin working aggressively here.
Dujardin takes an elbow to the forehead.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dujardin.
Dujardin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
White's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
White lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White lands a nice uppercut.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White with an attempt at a knee that misses.
White lands with a left to the head.
White pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
White putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dujardin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
White misses with a punch on the inside.
White misses with a knee to the head.
Dujardin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
White creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
White stalling in the clinch but Dujardin improves position.
Dujardin misses with a body punch.
White lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dujardin wants a takedown but no success here. #T3#
Dujardin blocks a body shot from White.
Dujardin scores with a shoulder strike.
Dujardin misses with a body punch.
White can't find room to land a body shot as Dujardin controls the action.
Dujardin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by White after a bit of a struggle.
White is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fredrik White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olivier Dujardin.
Dujardin prevents a body shot from White.
White misses with some punches.
White gets through Dujardin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
White misses with the head strike.
White misses with a punch on the inside.
White tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dujardin avoids it.
A right hand to the body from Dujardin.
White misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from White fails to land. #T4#
White misses with an elbow over the top.
Dujardin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dujardin throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
Dujardin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dujardin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
White working aggressively here.
Dujardin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White trying to control the position but instead, Dujardin has worked for underhooks and has pushed White into the cage.
White lands a nice uppercut.
Dujardin digs a right hand underneath White's ribcage. White let out a lung full of air as it connected.
White misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fredrik White dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Olivier Dujardin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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#
Dujardin connects with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Dujardin.
White is looking for a counter combo.
Dujardin looks to score with a jab to the body but White is just out of range.
White was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A punch combination from Dujardin misses.
Dujardin throws a body shot but no joy.
White staying out of range there.
White misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dujardin lands a nice hook to White's body. White takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dujardin lands a slapping body shot.
White loads up on a big right hand but Dujardin slips the punch.#T1#
Dujardin sizes up White with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
White connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dujardin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dujardin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dujardin lands a lovely overhand right.
Dujardin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
White is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
White misses with a wild body shot.
Dujardin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. White eats them both and turns towards Dujardin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
White looks to land a combination but Dujardin avoids it well. #T2#
White avoids the body shot from Dujardin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Dujardin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
White pushes Dujardin off and gets back to his feet.
Dujardin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
White ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
White is looking to counter punch.
White misses with a looping right.
Dujardin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
White lands a slapping body shot.
Dujardin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dujardin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
White swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Dujardin with a jab.
Dujardin misses with a body shot.
A big left from Dujardin misses.
Dujardin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dujardin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dujardin. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dujardin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dujardin scores with a decent looking hook.
White rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dujardin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Dujardin misses with a left hand
and White counters with a nice uppercut.
Dujardin moves out of range of the strikes.
White swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Dujardin counters with a takedown into side control.

White sneaks out the side door and pushes Dujardin away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dujardin misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely.
Nice shot by Dujardin.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dujardin moves away.
White throws the left hand but Dujardin avoids the punch easily.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dujardin was well out of range. Poor timing from White.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olivier Dujardin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dujardin 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: NYF 32: Traumen vs Adams
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Dujardin throws a right hand that misses
and Dujardin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dujardin throws a jab when Kakuzo was well out of range.
Kakuzo throws a jab when Dujardin was well out of range.
Dujardin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kakuzo looks to land a left hand but Dujardin moved out of range nicely.
Kakuzo doesn't manage to clinch there - Dujardin circles away.
A slow jab from Dujardin misses its intended target.
Kakuzo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Kakuzo takes the fight into the clinch.
Kakuzo is trying to pull guard but Dujardin has him pressed against the cage.
Kakuzo throws a punch but it's blocked by Dujardin. #TD#
Dujardin tightens his grip and picks Kakuzo up, before dumping him to the ground. Kakuzo manages to land in guard. #SUB2#
Dujardin is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kakuzo has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Dujardin is looking to defend but Kakuzo has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Dujardin! Kakuzo pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Dujardin taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nakagome Kakuzo!
Nakagome Kakuzo is the new welterweight champion!

Event: NYF 29: Donal vs Rotiz
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Dujardin throws out a loose jab but Babcock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babcock swings for the body but Dujardin moves out of range.
Babcock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dujardin to score with a decent uppercut.#TD#
Dujardin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Babcock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dujardin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Babcock tries to get to full guard but Dujardin has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babcock keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dujardin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Babcock is positioning himself well to prevent Dujardin advancing to mount. #T1#
Dujardin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Babcock defending well though.
Babcock preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Babcock tries to roll over but Dujardin keeps him under control.
Babcock moves into full guard.
Dujardin won't allow Babcock to sweep him here.
Babcock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dujardin. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dujardin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dujardin preventing the sweep.
Dujardin throwing strikes but missing.
Dujardin is looking to work some ground and pound but Babcock has wrist control.
Babcock keeping moving, preventing Dujardin from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Babcock wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Dujardin misses the target.
Babcock drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dujardin defends it well.
Babcock moves forwards but Dujardin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dujardin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Babcock tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dujardin connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Dujardin misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Babcock counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dujardin trying to control but Babcock postures up.
Babcock lands strikes from half guard.
Dujardin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dujardin moves into full guard.
Dujardin looking to control.
Babcock lands a couple of digs.
Dujardin trying to control the position.
Dujardin will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #T4#
Babcock works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dujardin trying to control from the bottom.
We've been informed that Babcock has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dujardin has hold of Babcock's hands but Babcock slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dujardin is looking for a sweep. Babcock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Babcock is thwarting Dujardin's attempts to control the position.
Dujardin wants to get back to full guard.
Babcock wants to take a breather but Dujardin is having none of it.
Ground and pound from Babcock.
Babcock works his way into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
BOOM! Babcock connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dujardin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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 Olivier Dujardin 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#
Babcock looks to land a combination but Dujardin avoids it well.
Babcock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dujardin throws out the jab.
Babcock tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dujardin lands a glancing blow to the side of Babcock's head.
A swing and a miss from Dujardin.
Babcock with the counter takedown but Dujardin avoids it easily.
Babcock throws a body shot but no joy.
Dujardin throws out a loose jab but Babcock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babcock tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Olivier Dujardin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dujardin throws a big shot that misses.
Babcock drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dujardin defends it well.
Babcock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dujardin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dujardin looks to land a left hand but Babcock moved out of range nicely.
Babcock misses with a body shot.
Babcock lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dujardin misses with a right hand #TD2#
so Babcock counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jesse Thomas Babcock has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Dujardin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Babcock trying to control the position from guard on top but Dujardin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Babcock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dujardin is keeping the position for now.
Babcock trying to control but Dujardin is working from the bottom.
Dujardin keeping full guard, as Babcock tries to pass.
Babcock trying to control the position from guard on top but Dujardin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Babcock is in close to Dujardin's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Babcock preventing the sweep.
Babcock throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babcock postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Babcock scoring with punches to the head and body.
Babcock has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dujardin striking off his back but it's not causing Babcock any problems.
Dujardin keeping full guard, as Babcock tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Babcock ducks under a wild hook from Dujardin.
Babcock moves out of range as Dujardin strikes.
Dujardin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dujardin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dujardin throws the left hand but Babcock avoids the punch easily.
Babcock is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dujardin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Dujardin misses with a looping left.
Babcock swinging wildly here.
Babcock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dujardin.
Dujardin throws out a loose jab but Babcock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dujardin swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Babcock counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dujardin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Babcock scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Babcock in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Babcock postures up and lands a big shot to Dujardin's brow.
Dujardin lands some strikes from the bottom.
Dujardin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Babcock is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Babcock passes Dujardin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dujardin wants to control but Babcock is keeping busy.
Dujardin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Babcock connects with a couple of short punches.
Babcock forces his way into half guard.
Dujardin wants to improve his position but Babcock is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dujardin gets full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Thomas Babcock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Babcock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dujardin.
Babcock misses with an uppercut.
Dujardin shoots in but Babcock avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Babcock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Babcock has closed the distance and engaged Dujardin in a clinch.
Babcock lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Dujardin 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.
Babcock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dujardin.
Babcock drops his hands momentarily and Dujardin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dujardin looks to land a right hand but Babcock moved out of range.
Babcock misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Babcock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Babcock takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dujardin just misses with a punch to the body.
Babcock changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Babcock is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dujardin rather than just go for the knockout.
A slow jab from Dujardin misses its intended target.
Dujardin has a takedown stuffed.
Olivier Dujardin is winning the standup battle so far.
Dujardin misses the jab.
Babcock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Babcock stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olivier Dujardin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Babcock tries to clinch up
and Dujardin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Babcock thinking. #T2#
Babcock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dujardin manages to avoid it.
Dujardin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Babcock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dujardin.
Dujardin scores with a sloppy right hand. Babcock should have avoided that one.
A big left from Dujardin misses.
And Babcock tries to counter it with a takedown but Dujardin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Babcock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dujardin.
Babcock changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Babcock keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Babcock avoids the body shot from Dujardin.
Dujardin loads up on a big right hand but Babcock slips the punch.#T3#
Babcock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dujardin was well out of range. Poor timing from Babcock.
Babcock scores with a jab to the head.
Dujardin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fighters circling - Dujardin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Babcock misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Babcock.
Dujardin tests Babcock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dujardin. #T4#
Dujardin misses with an uppercut. Babcock saw that one coming.
Babcock throws a jab when Dujardin was well out of range.
Dujardin lands a jab to Babcock's midsection.
Babcock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dujardin circles away quickly and effectively.
Dujardin misses with an uppercut.
Babcock gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dujardin missing with a left hand there. Babcock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dujardin.
Babcock blocks a jab.
Dujardin missing with a left hand there. Babcock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olivier Dujardin clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Dujardin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Babcock with the counter takedown but Dujardin avoids it easily.
Dujardin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dujardin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Babcock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Babcock staying out of range there.
And Babcock tries to counter it with a takedown but Dujardin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dujardin lands a nice shot to the body.
Babcock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Babcock with the counter takedown but Dujardin avoids it easily.
Jab by Dujardin.
Babcock takes a swing at Dujardin's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Dujardin tries to keep at a distance but Babcock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dujardin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Babcock misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Dujardin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Babcock struggles to land a body shot inside as Dujardin controls his hands.
Babcock tries to work over Dujardin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Babcock leaning his opponent against the cage.
Babcock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dujardin's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Babcock.
A head punch on the inside from Dujardin fails to land.
Dujardin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Babcock tries to work over Dujardin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dujardin.
Babcock stalling the fight. #T2#
Babcock just leaning against Dujardin, taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Babcock's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#BC#
Dujardin breaks the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Babcock.
Dujardin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Babcock drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dujardin defends it well.
Dujardin misses with an uppercut. Babcock saw that one coming.
Babcock changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Babcock swings for the body but Dujardin moves out of range.
Dujardin shoots in looking for a takedown. Babcock tries to sprawl out of it but Dujardin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Babcock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A slow jab from Dujardin misses its intended target.
Dujardin scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Babcock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dujardin finds it's way round the side to connect with Babcock's head.
Babcock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dujardin.
Dujardin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Babcock.
And Babcock tries to counter it with a takedown but Dujardin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Babcock looks to score with a jab to the body but Dujardin is just out of range.
Babcock connects with a body shot.
Babcock lands a lovely overhand right.
Dujardin throws a shot from downtown. Babcock moves away and avoids it.
Dujardin lands with a good body shot.
Dujardin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dujardin lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Dujardin blocks a jab.
Dujardin tries to counter with a takedown but Babcock is quick to defend against it.
Dujardin throws a jab when Babcock was well out of range.
Babcock staying out of range there.#TD#
Dujardin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Babcock struggling a bit here.
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Babcock is trying to improve his position.
Dujardin working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olivier Dujardin had his way with Jesse Thomas Babcock in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Babcock avoids the body shot from Dujardin.
Babcock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Babcock with the counter takedown but Dujardin avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Babcock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dujardin throws a hook to the side of Babcock's head but Babcock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Babcock wants to counter with a clinch but Dujardin pushes him away.
Babcock slips under a jab from Dujardin.
Dujardin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babcock moves away.
Dujardin throws a shot from downtown. Babcock moves away and avoids it.
Babcock changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dujardin throws a jab when Babcock was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babcock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dujardin.
A slow jab from Babcock misses its intended target.
Dujardin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Babcock changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Dujardin misses the jab.
Dujardin sets himself, and Babcock steps forward looking for the clinch! Dujardin avoids it this time.
Dujardin lands a nice shot that snaps Babcock's head back.
Dujardin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Babcock shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Babcock showed some decent athleticism there.

Dujardin manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Dujardin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dujardin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Babcock can do to turn this around?
Dujardin throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Babcock counters with a takedown into side control.
Jesse Thomas Babcock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babcock looks up at the clock and then as Dujardin takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Babcock smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Babcock works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Babcock working away.
Dujardin gets back to half guard.
Dujardin trying to control from the bottom.
Dujardin gets back to full guard.
Dujardin 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.
Babcock throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Dujardin looking for a sweep. Not yet Dujardin, not yet.
Babcock trying to control but Dujardin is working from the bottom.
Babcock stopping the sweep attempt from Dujardin.
Babcock postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dujardin 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.
Babcock distracts Dujardin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dujardin has momentary wrist control but Babcock slips an elbow through the middle.
Babcock throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dujardin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dujardin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dujardin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Babcock moves into the clinch.
Babcock wants to take the fight to the mat but Dujardin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babcock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dujardin's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Babcock.
Babcock slows down the pace here.
Dujardin prevents a body shot from Babcock.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jesse Thomas Babcock.
I think Dujardin 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 47:48
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 48:47
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Olivier Dujardin!
Olivier Dujardin retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Olivier Dujardin, 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: NYF 26: McCoy vs Dujardin
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
McCoy throws a jab when Dujardin was well out of range.
A slow jab from McCoy misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Dujardin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Dujardin.
Dujardin lands a jab to McCoy's midsection.
Dujardin scores with the left hand. McCoy knows he should have avoided that one.
McCoy misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dujardin.
Dujardin scores with punches from side control.
Dujardin lands a few punches from side control.
McCoy tries to bench press Dujardin off him but Dujardin keeps the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#T1#
Dujardin is looking to take a break and control but McCoy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dujardin tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dujardin lands a few punches from side control.
Dujardin grinds an elbow into McCoy's temple.
McCoy's coaches at Zombie MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
McCoy tries to buck Dujardin off but Dujardin is having none of it.
McCoy is not content to let Dujardin control the position.
McCoy manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
McCoy is trying to control but Dujardin passes into side control!
McCoy is trying to control Dujardin's posture but Dujardin avoids it.
Dujardin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dujardin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dujardin lands a few punches from side control.#ROC2#McCoy is rocked!
McCoy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Oh McCoy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCoy tries to improve position but can't.
Dujardin scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh McCoy is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Dujardin can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olivier Dujardin!
Olivier Dujardin is the new welterweight champion!
Olivier Dujardin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: NYF 21: Donal vs Black
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Dujardin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice jab there from Almunecar.
Almunecar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dujardin with a hook.
Almunecar throws a head kick but Dujardin moves out of range.
Dujardin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dujardin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Almunecar has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dujardin shoots in but Almunecar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Almunecar throws out a counter right but Dujardin avoids it with no problem.
Almunecar misses with a straight left.
Dujardin lands a nice shot that snaps Almunecar's head back.
Almunecar misses with a hook. Dujardin ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Dujardin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Almunecar counters with a nice body kick.
Dujardin misses the jab.
Almunecar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Dujardin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dujardin trying to control the action but Almunecar is working from the bottom.
Dujardin scores with punches from side control.
Almunecar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dujardin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Dujardin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Almunecar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Almunecar is not content to let Dujardin control the position.
Dujardin advances to full mount.
Dujardin thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Almunecar blocking the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Almunecar is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
Dujardin looking to finish Almunecar with some ground and pound. This is bad for Almunecar!
Dujardin landing punches.
Almunecar wants to hold on but Dujardin pushes him away.
Almunecar can't escape the position.
Dujardin lands a nice shot to the head.
Almunecar working to try and regain half guard.
Almunecar tries to hold on but Dujardin postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dujardin throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T4#
Almunecar regains half guard.
Dujardin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Almunecar's head.
Almunecar tries to roll over but Dujardin keeps him under control.
Almunecar trying to control here.
Nice strikes from Dujardin there.
Dujardin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Almunecar holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olivier Dujardin dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Almunecar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dujardin.
Almunecar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Almunecar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dujardin on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Almunecar.
Dujardin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Almunecar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Almunecar misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dujardin looks to score with a jab to the body but Almunecar is just out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dujardin.
Dujardin thuds a left hand into Almunecar's body.#T1#
Almunecar moves out of range as Dujardin strikes.
Dujardin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Almunecar can do to turn this around?
A jab from Dujardin finds it's way through Almunecar's defenses.
Olivier Dujardin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dujardin connects with the punch.
Dujardin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alcide Almunecar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Almunecar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dujardin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Almunecar throws a leg kick #TD#
and Dujardin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Almunecar won't be happy with that.
Almunecar manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Almunecar is not content to let Dujardin control the position.
Almunecar has hold of Dujardin's hands but Dujardin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dujardin trying to control from half guard but Almunecar is working away.
Almunecar gets full guard.
Almunecar looking for a sweep. Not yet Almunecar, not yet.
Almunecar is trying to control the position but Dujardin postures up.
Dujardin is in close to Almunecar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Almunecar wants to sweep but no luck.
Dujardin scoring with some ground and pound.
Dujardin is in close to Almunecar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dujardin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Almunecar's head.
Almunecar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dujardin is one step ahead there. #T3#
Dujardin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dujardin wants to control from the top but Almunecar keeps moving.
Olivier Dujardin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Almunecar wants to sweep here but Dujardin controlling him for the moment.
Almunecar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dujardin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Almunecar works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dujardin throws a looping overhand right but Almunecar ducks down to avoid it.
Almunecar slips a straight right by Dujardin.
Almunecar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Almunecar tries to work over Dujardin's front leg with a kick but Dujardin checks it.
Almunecar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dujardin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Almunecar.
Olivier Dujardin is winning the standup battle so far.
Almunecar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dujardin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Almunecar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Almunecar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olivier Dujardin dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dujardin moves out of range as Almunecar strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Almunecar as he connects with a hook.#TD#
Dujardin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Almunecar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The strikes coming from Dujardin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dujardin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Almunecar sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Almunecar tries to bench press Dujardin off him but Dujardin keeps the position.
Dujardin throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T1#
Almunecar is trying to improve his position.
Almunecar is trying to control Dujardin's posture but Dujardin avoids it.
Almunecar regains half guard, as Dujardin was trying to land strikes.
Dujardin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dujardin trying to control from half guard but Almunecar is working away.
Almunecar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Almunecar.
Alcide Almunecar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dujardin postures up in Almunecar's guard and throws a big left but Almunecar blocks it.
Almunecar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Almunecar trying to control the position from guard on top but Dujardin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Almunecar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dujardin wants to sweep here but Almunecar controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Almunecar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dujardin wants to sweep here but Almunecar controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Almunecar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dujardin manages to avoid it.
Almunecar throws a looping overhand right but Dujardin ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Almunecar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dujardin scores with a shot to the body.
Almunecar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dujardin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Almunecar misses the jab.
Dujardin misses with an uppercut.
Almunecar misses with a hook.
Dujardin throws an overhand right that lands on Almunecar's shoulder, as Almunecar tries to avoid the shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dujardin lands a right hook to the body.
Almunecar connects with a nice looking jab.
Dujardin moves away from the strike by Almunecar.
Dujardin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

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 Olivier Dujardin.
Well Dujardin 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olivier Dujardin!
A very excited looking Olivier Dujardin rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: NYF Fight Night 3
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Dujardin 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.
A left and a right from Dujardin both land. Nice combination.
Fuisse shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dujardin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fuisse.
Dujardin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice takedown defense from Dujardin. No joy for Fuisse on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Fuisse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fuisse will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jacob Fuisse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Fuisse changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dujardin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Fuisse is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dujardin has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dujardin tries to improve position but can't.
Fuisse working away.
Dujardin tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Fuisse goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dujardin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fuisse's guard! Nice work there by Dujardin! #T1#
Dujardin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dujardin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Fuisse has his foot on Dujardin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dujardin works his way back into a safe position though.
Fuisse keeping full guard, as Dujardin tries to pass. #SUB#
Fuisse isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dujardin stacks Fuisse on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dujardin!
Fuisse is trying to improve his position.
Dujardin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fuisse is trying to get back to half guard.
Dujardin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fuisse some visible discomfort. #ROC2#Fuisse is rocked!
Dujardin lands a nice forearm strike.
Oh Fuisse is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dujardin working the ground and pound from side control.
Dujardin lands a strong strike to the head of Fuisse. That's dazed him! Dujardin looking to finish here. Fuisse is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Dujardin lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olivier Dujardin!
Olivier Dujardin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 07, 2022

#R1##KD#
Dujardin moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Lei goes down! Can Dujardin finish him!?#ROC#Lei is rocked!
Lei looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Dujardin arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Lei's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Olivier Dujardin!
Olivier Dujardin spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: JohnDupe Nightclub Fight 7
Date: Sep 20, 2022

#R1##TD#
Dujardin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dujardin lands a nice short elbow.
Dujardin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dujardin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dujardin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dujardin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Edger can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dujardin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Edger looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dujardin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dujardin slips a nice elbow through Edger's hands, connecting with Edger's forehead.
Dujardin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Edger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dujardin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dujardin working Edger over with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Edger has hold of Dujardin's hands but Dujardin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dujardin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dujardin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dujardin working the head and body with strikes.
Dujardin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dujardin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dujardin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edger keeps working.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dujardin connects with a nice short shot to Edger's temple.
Dujardin prevents Edger from standing back up.
Dujardin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dujardin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Edger is staying active underneath Dujardin, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Dujardin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Edger with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dujardin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Edger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dujardin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edger keeps working.
Edger is trying to stand back up but Dujardin is controlling him
Edger is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dujardin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dujardin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dujardin wants to control but Edger is keeping him busy.
Dujardin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Dujardin trying to control the action but Edger is working from the bottom.
Dujardin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dujardin winds up and cracks Edger with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Edger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dujardin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dujardin working the ground and pound effectively.
Dujardin lands a big elbow.
Dujardin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Edger looks a forlorn figure. #ROC#Edger is rocked!#T4#
Dujardin unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Edger wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Dujardin celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olivier Dujardin!
Olivier Dujardin thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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