Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1135 Ryan vs. Kamara
Date: Jan 26, 2025

#R1#
Durling uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doherty.
A low kick from Doherty misses #TD#
and Durling decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Doherty's guard.
Doherty is wriggling around but Durling manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Durling is keen to just control but Doherty is a slippery customer.
Durling trying to pass the guard but Doherty defending well. #SUB#
Durling is looking for a kimura but Doherty is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Durling to get the leverage.
Durling thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Doherty's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durling trying to control the action but Doherty is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Durling is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Durling is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Doherty has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Durling not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Durling looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Durling not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Doherty is trying to stand back up but Durling is controlling him #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Durling is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Doherty is defending against the submission attempts here by Durling.
Durling trying to control the pace.
Durling moves into full mount! Doherty won't be happy about that!
Doherty is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy. #T3#
Durling content just to control the position here.
Durling connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Durling with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Doherty is squirming around, avoiding Durling's attempts to control the action.
Durling sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Doherty wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Durling thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #T4##SUB#
Durling swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Doherty is now in Durling's guard. A big mistake from Durling there, giving up the dominant position!
Durling wants to sweep here but Doherty controlling him for the moment.
Doherty must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Durling is controlling Doherty's posture.#SUB#
Durling has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Doherty can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Durling isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Doherty stacks Durling 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 Doherty!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Doherty stands up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Durling 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#
Durling moves out of range of the strikes.
Doherty throws an overhand right that lands on Durling's shoulder, as Durling tries to avoid the shot.
Doherty connects with a leg kick.
Doherty cracks Durling with a good jab.
Durling looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Durling ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Doherty buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Durling blocks a jab.
Durling scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doherty thows a left - swing and a miss!
Durling avoids a punch combination nicely.
Doherty throws a leg kick #TD#
and Durling counters with a nice double leg into side control. Doherty won't be happy with that. #T1#
Durling prevents Doherty from escaping the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Durling.
Doherty defending against the ground and pound.
Durling wants to take a breather but Doherty manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Durling.
Durling working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Durling wants to control from the top but Doherty keeps moving.
Durling trying to move into half guard but instead Doherty has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Durling is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Doherty defends well.#SUB#
Durling had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Doherty defends it easily.#T2##SUB#
Durling looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Doherty passes into half guard.
Durling is trying to control but can't.
Durling is pressing down on Doherty's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Doherty wants to get up but he can't break Durling's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Durling throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Doherty escapes and throws Durling's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Durling is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Durling manages to work his way to half guard, despite Doherty's best efforts.
Doherty tries to stand and escape but Durling is controlling the position.
Durling makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Durling.
Durling bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Doherty's guard. #REVR#
Durling wants to control from the top but Doherty keeps moving.
Durling lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Durling wants to control from the top but Doherty keeps moving.
Durling is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Durling is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Doherty is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Doherty has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Doherty really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Durling. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Durling pulls Doherty in close to his closed guard and prevents Doherty from doing any damage or advancing position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Durling throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Doherty escapes and throws Durling's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cathal Doherty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Durling's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Doherty misses with a right hand #TD#
and Durling counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Durling is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Doherty has escaped the position, nice work there.
Durling is looking to take a break and control but Doherty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Doherty is trying to escape the position but Durling is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doherty wants to get back to his feet but Durling drags him back down.
Durling throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doherty is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Durling is controlling him well.#T1##SUB#
Durling is trying to get an arm triangle but Doherty is defending well.
Durling wants to control but Doherty is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Durling tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Durling is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Doherty knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Doherty is not content to let Durling control the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sloppy strikes there by Durling.
Doherty dodges the ground and pound from Durling.
Sloppy strikes there by Durling.
Durling landing strikes.
Doherty is not content to let Durling control the position. #SUB#
Durling tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Durling trying to control the position but Doherty is working away. #SUB#
Durling is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Doherty looks calm but he's in trouble here. Durling gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Doherty is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Durling lets go of the hold and Doherty can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nick Durling!
Our winner, Nick Durling, 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: SYN Ragnarök
Date: Dec 29, 2024

#R1#
Asmodeus throws a body kick that misses.
Asmodeus throws a push kick but Durling slaps the foot to one side.
Asmodeus misses with the body kick
and Durling counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Leonard Asmodeus has been cut.
A low kick lands for Asmodeus.
Asmodeus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Durling manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Durling swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Asmodeus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Durling swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Asmodeus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmodeus tries to close the distance and clinch but Durling swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crunch! Asmodeus slams his shin into Durling's torso.#CL2#
Asmodeus has Durling up against the cage in a clinch.
Asmodeus throws a punch but it's blocked by Durling. #T1#
Durling scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Durling prevents a body shot from Asmodeus.
Durling lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Asmodeus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Durling working aggressively here.
Durling misses with some punches.
Durling misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Durling lands with a short shot to the head.
Durling digs a right hand underneath Asmodeus's ribcage. Asmodeus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Asmodeus lands an uppercut.
Asmodeus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Durling up against the cage.
Asmodeus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Durling up against the cage.
Asmodeus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Durling backwards. #T2#
Durling pushes Asmodeus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Durling.
I was talking to Durling's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asmodeus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Durling backwards.
Durling digs a right hand underneath Asmodeus's ribcage. Asmodeus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Durling blocks a body shot from Asmodeus.
Asmodeus lands an uppercut.
Asmodeus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Durling backwards.
Durling swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durling throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Asmodeuss head.
Asmodeus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asmodeus can't find room to land a body shot as Durling controls the action.
Durling makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Asmodeus lands a body shot.
Durling misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durling.
Durling gets through Asmodeus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Durling tries to work over Asmodeus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Durling swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durling struggles to land a body shot inside as Asmodeus controls his hands. #T3#
Asmodeus prevents a body shot from Durling.
Durling lands a body shot.
Asmodeus misses with a body punch.
Asmodeus has a couple of punches blocked by Durling.
Durling goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Durling doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durling struggles to land a body shot inside as Asmodeus controls his hands.
Asmodeus looking to slow down the pace here.
Asmodeus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Durling blocks an uppercut.
Asmodeus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Durling or not.
Durling misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asmodeus misses with a punch to the body.
Durling lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Asmodeus has a couple of punches blocked by Durling.
Asmodeus swings wildly with an uppercut but Durling uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asmodeus misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Asmodeus trying to control the position but instead, Durling has worked for underhooks and has pushed Asmodeus into the cage.
Asmodeus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Asmodeus misses with a punch to the body.
Durling prevents a body shot from Asmodeus.
Good body shot from Asmodeus.
Durling lands a hook that snaps the head of Asmodeus backwards.
Asmodeus lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durling makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Durling prevents a body shot from Asmodeus.
Durling lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Durling.
Durling lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asmodeus backwards.
Asmodeus misses with a punch to the body.
Asmodeus is trying to maintain a safe position but Durling gets an underhook and turns Asmodeus into the cage.
Durling tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asmodeus's elbow.
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 Nick Durling will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leonard Asmodeus's cut.
That's time! Durling's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Asmodeus is looking to land body kicks.
Durling swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Durling checks the leg kick nicely there.
Asmodeus misses with a body kick.
Asmodeus misses with a kick to the body
and Durling counters with a nice uppercut.
Asmodeus pushes Durling away with a front kick.#CL2#
Asmodeus instigates a clinch.
Asmodeus lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Asmodeus.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Durling as Asmodeus tries to tie him up.
Durling lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Durling on the inside.
Durling lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Asmodeus working aggressively here.
Asmodeus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Durling.
Nick Durling has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Asmodeus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Durling lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Asmodeus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Durling as Asmodeus tries to tie him up.
Durling tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asmodeus blocks an uppercut.
Durling prevents a body shot from Asmodeus.
Asmodeus presses Durling against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Asmodeus stalling the fight.
Asmodeus is trying to maintain a safe position but Durling gets an underhook and turns Asmodeus into the cage.
Durling lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Asmodeus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Durling stalling in the clinch.
Durling lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Durling throws a head punch that misses.
Asmodeus blocks a body shot from Durling.
A head punch on the inside from Asmodeus fails to land.
Asmodeus stalling in the clinch but Durling improves position.
Durling digs a right hand underneath Asmodeus's ribcage. Asmodeus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Durling misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Durling - that landed with a thud.
Durling lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Asmodeus.
Asmodeus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Durling misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Durling blocks a body shot from Asmodeus.
Durling lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Durling.
Asmodeus is breathing heavily.
Asmodeus misses with a punch on the inside.
Durling lands a nice uppercut.
Durling tries to throw a body punch but Asmodeus avoids it by throwing Durling back against the cage.
Durling blocks a body shot from Asmodeus.
Asmodeus looking to stall.
Durling lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Asmodeus.#T3#
Asmodeus misses with a body punch.
Durling tries a body shot but Asmodeus blocks it.
Asmodeus blocks a body shot from Durling.
Durling struggles to land a body shot inside as Asmodeus controls his hands.
Asmodeus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Durling tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asmodeus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Durling goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Durling lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Asmodeus backwards.
Durling blocks an uppercut.
Durling lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durling.
Durling tries to throw a body punch but Asmodeus avoids it by throwing Durling back against the cage.
Durling is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Durling lands with a short shot to the head.
Durling has a couple of punches blocked by Asmodeus. #T4#
Asmodeus takes a shot to the head.
Asmodeus tries to work over Durling's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Durling fails to land.
Asmodeus struggles to land a body shot inside as Durling controls his hands.
Durling lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Asmodeus tries to work over Durling's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Durling tries a body shot but Asmodeus blocks it.
Durling tries a body shot but Asmodeus blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Durling fails to land.
Asmodeus has a couple of punches blocked by Durling.
Durling prevents a body shot from Asmodeus.
Asmodeus is leaning against Durling and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durling can't find room to land a body shot as Asmodeus controls the action.
Asmodeus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Durling.
Durling is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Asmodeus can do to turn this around?
Durling lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Asmodeus looking to slow down the pace here.
Durling misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Durling dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leonard Asmodeus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Asmodeus throws the left hand but Durling avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Durling misses the target.
Asmodeus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Asmodeus is looking to slow Durling down with leg kicks.
Asmodeus throws the kick towards the body but Durling avoids it.
It looked like Durling was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Asmodeus.
Asmodeus throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Asmodeus clinches with his opponent.
Asmodeus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durling misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asmodeus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asmodeus tries a body shot but Durling blocks it.
Durling lands a body punch.
Durling makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Asmodeus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Durling tries to throw a body punch but Asmodeus avoids it by throwing Durling back against the cage. #T1#
Asmodeus prevents a body shot from Durling.
Durling misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asmodeus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Durling misses with a short punch on the inside.
Durling blocks a body shot from Asmodeus.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Durling lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Asmodeus or not.
Durling struggles to land a body shot inside as Asmodeus controls his hands.
Durling lands with a right to the head.
Durling tries a body shot but Asmodeus blocks it.
Durling lands an uppercut.
Durling doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asmodeus just leaning against Durling, taking a breather.
Durling tries to work over Asmodeus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Durling.
Durling scores with a shoulder strike.
Durling cracks Asmodeus with a nice body shot.#T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Durling.
Durling lands with a right to the head.
Durling misses with a hook to the ribs.
Durling lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#Asmodeus is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Durling.
Asmodeus is still on wobbly legs! Can Durling finish him?
A hook to the body from Durling.
Durling creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Asmodeus's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Asmodeus drops to his knees and Durling pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Durling!
Nick Durling thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 377
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Durling looks to score with a jab to the body but Zimmerman is just out of range.
Zimmerman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Durling sprawls and moves away.
Zimmerman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Durling appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Durling throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durling throws out a loose jab but Zimmerman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zimmerman misses with a takedown attempt - Durling sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Zimmerman misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Durling counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moritz Zimmerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zimmerman is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Zimmerman jumps guard and drags Durling to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Durling got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zimmerman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Durling has managed to get both his arms back between Zimmerman's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Zimmerman is looking for a triangle but Durling pushes his legs off easily.
Durling landing some decent shots from guard.
Durling wants to control from the top but Zimmerman keeps moving.
Durling trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Zimmerman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2##SUB#
Zimmerman is looking for a triangle but Durling pushes his legs off easily.
Durling trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zimmerman's guard.#SUB#
Zimmerman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Durling pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zimmerman is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Zimmerman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Durling defends well.#SUB#
Zimmerman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Durling preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Durling got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zimmerman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Durling has managed to get both his arms back between Zimmerman's legs - danger averted.
Durling wants to stand but Zimmerman is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3#
Durling showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Zimmerman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Durling is aware though and is defending well.
Durling slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Durling is looking to take a break and control but Zimmerman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zimmerman sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Durling seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zimmerman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zimmerman wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Zimmerman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Durling pulls his head out easily.
Zimmerman wants to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB2#
Durling maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Zimmerman could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Durling has cracked it and Zimmerman is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Durling!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nick Durling!
Our winner, Nick Durling, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DMMA 364 Sakala v Tyler
Date: Oct 27, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Susi throws a hook to the side of Durling's head but Durling sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Susi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Susi misses with a wild body shot.
Durling tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Susi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Durling feints the counter takedown.
Susi throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Durling counters with a single leg into guard. Susi didn't expect that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durling trying to control the position from guard on top but Susi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durling passes into half guard. #T1#
Durling missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Susi tries to roll over but Durling keeps him under control.
Durling has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Susi has given up his back.
What can Susi do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #SUB2#
Susi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #T2##SUB2#
Susi showing good submission defense here.
Susi wants to escape the position.
Durling missing with strikes from the back. #SUB2#
Durling working for the choke. #SUB2#
Durling working for a choke but Susi is defending well. #T3#
Susi rolls, trying to escape but Durling keeps control of the position. #SUB2#
Durling tightening his grip on Susi, looking for the choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Durling's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Durling is looking for the choke from the back position but Susi is controlling his hands well.
Well, with Durling on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Susi is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Susi is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Susi preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Durling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Susi preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Durling.
Will Durling go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Durling is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Durling gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Durling gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Durling apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Susi throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Durling counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Durling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Durling dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Susi.
Susi throws a wild body kick that Durling sees coming a mile off.
Durling changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A low kick from Susi is predictable there #TD2#
so Durling counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Susi looking for a sweep. Not yet Susi, not yet.
Susi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Durling manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Durling is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Durling had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Susi defends it easily.#T1#
Durling wants to sweep here but Susi controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Durling is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Susi is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Durling had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Susi defends it easily.
Susi preventing the sweep. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Durling is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Susi defends well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Durling looking to hit a scissor sweep but Susi is one step ahead there.
Durling has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Durling is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Durling is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Susi controlling from the top position. #T3#
Durling 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.#SUB2#
Durling throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Susi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kaarlo Susi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Durling uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Susi.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Susi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durling.
A swing and a miss from Susi.
Durling tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kaarlo Susi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Susi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab from Susi misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Susi throws a body shot but no joy.
Durling changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Susi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaarlo Susi dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A good leg kick by Susi.
Susi misses with a body kick.
Durling blocks a head kick by Susi.
Susi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durling tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Susi. Beautiful body shot.
Susi misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Susi misses with a body kick.
Susi throws a hook to the side of Durling's head but Durling sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Susi misses with a body shot.
Durling feints the counter takedown.
Susi misses with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Durling checks a leg kick.
Durling with the counter takedown but Susi avoids it easily.
Susi throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Durling moves away from the strike by Susi.
Susi swings for the body but Durling moves out of range.
Durling drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Susi defends it well.
Susi throws a solid leg kick but Durling takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Susi.
Durling with the counter takedown but Susi avoids it easily.
Susi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durling is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Susi misses with a body shot.
Durling tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Susi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Susi looks to score with a jab to the body but Durling is just out of range.
Susi swings for the body but Durling moves out of range.
Susi misses with a low kick.
Durling uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Susi.
Susi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durling feints the counter takedown.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Durling moves out of range of the leg kick from Susi.
Susi throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Durling counters with a nice double leg into side control. Susi won't be happy with that.
Susi stops Durling from passing to mount.
Susi is not content to let Durling control the position. #SUB2#
Durling is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Susi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nick Durling has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Susi is trying to control Durling's posture but Durling avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaarlo Susi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Susi 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaarlo Susi!
Kaarlo Susi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 354 Brown v Kwong 3
Date: Sep 29, 2024

#R1#
Jarvinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Jarvinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jarvinen looks to land a right hand but Durling moved out of range.
Durling is looking to counter punch.
Durling doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jarvinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durling appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jarvinen works Durling's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durling on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jarvinen misses with a body punch
and Durling counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Durling uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jarvinen. #T1#
Jarvinen throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Durling to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Jarvinen misses its intended target.
Jarvinen misses with a straight right.
Durling attempts a counter takedown but Jarvinen avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd cheers as Jarvinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Durling doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#It looks like Nick Durling has been cut.
Durling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jarvinen misses with a body shot.
Durling was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jarvinen swings for the body but Durling moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Durling misses its target.
Arto Jarvinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Jarvinen throws a body punch but Durling moves out of range.
Durling displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jarvinen throws out the jab.
Jarvinen misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Durling counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Durling throwing shots but Jarvinen is blocking nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Durling in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Durling is working for a submission of some sort.
Durling seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jarvinen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Durling throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Durling thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jarvinen is in trouble now - Durling has advanced to mount!
Durling throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Durling thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Durling looking to finish with strikes here!
Durling working the ground and pound effectively. #T4##SUB#
Durling looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Durling fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Durling trying to control but Jarvinen is having none of it.
Jarvinen regains half guard.#SUB#
Durling is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jarvinen defends it well.
Durling thows a huge punch but Jarvinen dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Durling dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Durling's cut.
That's time! Durling's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jarvinen throws an off balance right hand
and Durling counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durling is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jarvinen can do to turn this around?
Jarvinen misses with a jab to the body
and Durling counters with a huge left! Jarvinen is in big trouble! He's backing up but Durling isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Jarvinen from any more damage. A dominating finish by Durling!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Durling!
Nick Durling decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 347 Faolin v Steve
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
Durling with a hook.
Durling works Hardman's body with a nice hook.
We've been hearing reports that Hardman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Durling gets caught napping as Hardman dives in and scores a takedown. Durling manages to retain guard.
Hardman trying to control the position from guard on top but Durling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Durling has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hardman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hardman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hardman trying to control but Durling is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durling manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hardman manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T1##SUB#
Hardman working for a triangle but Durling defends it easily.
Durling stays in close to Hardman's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Hardman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Durling can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Durling is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Durling drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hardman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Durling has Hardman in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Durling has his feet on Hardman's thighs here. He's pushed Hardman off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hardman screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nick Durling!
A victorious Nick Durling thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 335 Kuomanen vs Olcinius
Date: Jul 28, 2024

#R1#
Durling scores with a jab to the head.
Tofail thows a leg kick but Durling checks it
and Durling counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tofail throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Durling holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Durling can't find room to land a body shot as Tofail controls the action.
Tofail fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Durling can't find room to land a body shot as Tofail controls the action.
A body shot lands from Durling.
Durling misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tofail misses with a short punch on the inside.
Durling blocks an uppercut.
Tofail working aggressively here.
Durling blocks a body shot from Tofail.
Durling tries to work over Tofail's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durling lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tofail or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Durling.
Tofail looks winded!
Tofail misses with some punches.
Durling lands a nice uppercut.
Tofail prevents a body shot from Durling.
Tofail misses with some punches. #T1#
Durling pushes Tofail back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
I was talking to Durling's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A right hook to the body lands for Durling.
Durling lands a nice uppercut.
Durling scores with a shot to the side of Tofail's head.
Durling working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tofail blocks a body shot from Durling.
Durling stalling the fight.
Durling lands a nice uppercut.
Durling lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tofail or not.
Tofail blocks a body shot from Durling.
Durling lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tofail backwards.
Durling lands a nice shot to the body.
Durling gets through Tofail's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Durling lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tofail backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tofail tries a body shot but Durling blocks it.
Durling working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Durling struggles to land a body shot inside as Tofail controls his hands.
Durling lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#Tofail is rocked!
Durling lands a big right hand that drops Tofail! The killer instinct kicks in and Durling finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Durling!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Durling!
Nick Durling thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ENIGMA 202
Date: May 19, 2024

#R1#
Durling lands a glancing blow to the side of Ãlves Leite's head.
Ãlves Leite tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Durling counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Ãlves Leite as Durling shoots in.
Ãlves Leite lands a body shot.
Ãlves Leite cracks Durling with a good jab.#CUT2#It looks like Nick Durling has been cut.
Durling is looking to clinch.
Ãlves Leite appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durling. Ãlves Leite does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ãlves Leite appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nick Durling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ãlves Leite throws a body kick that misses.
Durling lands the left hand.
Durling misses with a hook. Ãlves Leite ducked under it nicely.
Durling jabs Ãlves Leite right on the nose. Ãlves Leite blinks but takes it well.
Durling ducks under a wild hook from Ãlves Leite.#T1#
Durling lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ãlves Leite at a distance.
Durling throws a shot from downtown. Ãlves Leite moves away and avoids it.
Durling moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Durling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durling takes a swing at Ãlves Leite's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Durling - just one landing.
A shot to the liver by Durling. Beautiful body shot.
Ãlves Leite gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
Durling shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ãlves Leite is trying to defend but Durling finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Durling passes into side control, despite Ãlves Leite's attempt to control the position. #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!
Ãlves Leite gets back to half guard.
Durling prevents Ãlves Leite from improving his position.
Durling stalling away here and it's allowed Ãlves Leite to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Durling in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Durling trying to control but Ãlves Leite is working from the bottom. #T3#
Ãlves Leite pulls Durling in to control the position.
Durling cracks Ãlves Leite with a solid left hand.
Durling throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Durling stays in close to Ãlves Leite's body and controls the position.
Durling stands and throws Ãlves Leite's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Durling advances to full mount.
Durling punching from mount but Ãlves Leite doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T4#
Durling looking to control but Ãlves Leite is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ãlves Leite is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Durling with the ground and pound from mount. #CUT#It looks like Saulo Ãlves Leite has been cut.
Durling unloads with some shots from mount but Ãlves Leite bucks and avoids them well.
Durling can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ãlves Leite is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Durling 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.
Ãlves Leite is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Durling dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Ãlves Leite takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ãlves Leite misses with a looping left.
Durling is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ãlves Leite can do to turn this around?#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Durling.
Ãlves Leite 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.
Durling trying to control the action but Ãlves Leite is working from the bottom.
An elbow from Durling crashes against the mat.
Nick Durling overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durling wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ãlves Leite keeps working.
Durling working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Durling sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ãlves Leite is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T1#
Durling throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ãlves Leite tries to buck Durling off but Durling is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.
Durling trying to control the position but Ãlves Leite is working away. #SUB#
Durling is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ãlves Leite is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ãlves Leite can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Durling throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Durling wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ãlves Leite keeps working.
Ãlves Leite managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Durling.
Durling trying to control the action but Ãlves Leite is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Durling is trying to get an arm triangle but Ãlves Leite is defending well.
Ãlves Leite tries to bench press Durling off him but Durling keeps the position. #T3#
Durling looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ãlves Leite is avoiding damage well.
The ground and pound from Durling seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Durling wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ãlves Leite keeps working. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Durling on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durling. Ãlves Leite does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ãlves Leite scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Durling fails to land the takedown.
Nick Durling is winning the standup battle so far.
Ãlves Leite needs to keep his hands up - Durling had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Durling defending well as Ãlves Leite loads up on a big left hand.
Durling doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ãlves Leite counters with a straight right hand.
Durling slips under a jab from Ãlves Leite.
Durling misses with an uppercut
and Ãlves Leite counters with a straight right hand.
Saulo Ãlves Leite is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ãlves Leite takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Durling throws a lazy right hand but Ãlves Leite sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durling misses the shot to the body.
Durling jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Durling dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ãlves Leite throws a poor cross that misses
and Durling counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ãlves Leite displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Durling.
Durling tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ãlves Leite swivels and escapes.
Durling swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Ãlves Leite counters with a nice right hand that sends Durling toppling to the canvas! Durling scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ãlves Leite finish him?!
Durling staying out of range there.
Durling swings for the body but Ãlves Leite moves out of range.
Ãlves Leite throws a jab when Durling was well out of range.
Durling misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ãlves Leite.
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!
Donk. Durling catches Ãlves Leite right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Durling scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ãlves Leite doesn't seem bothered though.
Durling with a nice cross.
Durling looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ãlves Leite 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.
Durling misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Ãlves Leite counters with a nice right hand that sends Durling toppling to the canvas! Durling scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ãlves Leite finish him?!#ROC2#Durling is rocked!#CUT2#Nick Durling's cut is getting worse.
Durling throws a lazy uppercut
and Ãlves Leite counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Saulo Ãlves Leite!
Saulo Ãlves Leite seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ENIGMA 198
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Levesque cracks a nice hook into Durling's ribs.
Durling fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Levesque manages to avoid it.
Levesque jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#It looks like Nick Durling has been cut.
Levesque keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A left lands for Durling.
Durling misses with an uppercut.
Levesque misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut there from Durling.
Levesque throws a leg kick that misses. #TD2#
Durling manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Levesque on his heels. He'll look to pass Levesque's guard now, I'm sure.
Levesque is adopting a defensive guard.
Durling trying to control but Levesque is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#T1#
Levesque keeping full guard, as Durling tries to pass.
Levesque wants to sweep here but Durling controlling him for the moment.
Levesque is pulling down on Durling's head. It's preventing any offense from Durling, at least for the moment.
Durling working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Durling looking to sit in guard and control but Levesque gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Durling looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2##SUB2#
Durling looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Levesque passes into half guard.
Levesque not doing much here.
Levesque prevents Durling from improving his position.
Levesque is looking to take a break and control but Durling is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Durling looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Durling is trying to maintain the position but Levesque is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Durling looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Levesque decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Nice cross by Durling.
Levesque on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Durling scores with a decent looking hook.
Levesque waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durling.
Levesque throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durling ducks under a wild hook from Levesque.
Durling has a takedown stuffed.
Levesque misses with an uppercut.
Durling wants to land a leg kick but Levesque is out of range.
Levesque throws a half hearted mid kick.
Levesque misses with a body shot
and Durling cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Durling changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Levesque looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durling creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Durling tries to move to mount but Levesque blocks the move with his legs.
Levesque is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nick Durling will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Durling's cut.
That's time! Levesque's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Levesque does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Levesque throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Durling makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Durling throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Levesque on the side of the head.
Durling missing with a left hand there. Levesque was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Levesque stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Levesque wants it to stay on the feet.
Levesque throws a lazy uppercut
and Durling counters with a nice uppercut.
Levesque lands the left hand.
Durling scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A telegraphed right hand from Levesque misses the target.
Durling misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Levesque.
Levesque stuffs the takedown attempt from Durling. Durling gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durling checks a leg kick.
Durling scores with a decent looking hook.#TD2#
Durling decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Levesque controlling the position for now.#T1#
Levesque is looking to control Durling's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Levesque avoid being mounted?
Levesque gets back to full guard.
Durling won't allow Levesque to sweep him here.
Durling looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Durling trying to control the position from guard on top but Levesque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durling passes into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Levesque wants to improve his position but Durling is controlling well.
Levesque keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Durling prevents Levesque from standing back up.
Durling looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Durling missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Levesque is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Durling's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Durling's back!
Levesque is hanging on to Durling's back as he tries to escape. #T3#
Durling keeps trying to improve his position.
Durling manages to reverse the position and now he's in Levesque's guard. Nice work there by Durling.
Durling keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Levesque's head.
Levesque 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.#SUB2#
Durling drops back, looking for a kneebar! Levesque looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Levesque looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Levesque! #REVR#
Durling is looking for a sweep.
Who's going to make the next move?
Levesque wants to lay and pray for a moment but Durling keeps working. #T4#
Durling is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Levesque is looking to take a break and control but Durling is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Durling is looking to regain half guard here but Levesque keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Levesque stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nick Durling will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nick Durling's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Levesque throws a shot to the body.
AndrÃ© Levesque has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Levesque just misses with a punch to the body.
And Durling tries to counter it with a takedown but Levesque pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Levesque misses with a wild body shot.
Levesque buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Durling lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Levesque at a distance.
Levesque throws out a leg kick but Durling moves out of range and Levesque only half commits.
Nick Durling seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Durling connects with the punch.
Levesque stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Levesque.
Durling shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Levesque as he avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Levesque.
Levesque fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Levesque thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Durling if he has to take too many more of those.
Durling takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Levesque coming out on top.
Durling has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Levesque works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1##KD#
Levesque lands a big right hand that sends Durling crashing to the mat! Levesque stays standing though and waves Durling back to his feet!#ROC#Durling is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Nick Durling's cut even more.
Durling circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Levesque. Durling falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Levesque!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). AndrÃ© Levesque!
An out of breath AndrÃ© Levesque thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: STRIKE! - MMA 5
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Nikolau misses with a right hand
and Durling counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nikolau thinking.
Nikolau walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Durling checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Durling feinted with a counter takedown.
Nikolau misses the body punch
and Durling counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nikolau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durling slips a straight right by Nikolau.
A little feinted left hand from Durling on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durling loads up on a big right hand but Nikolau slips the punch.
Nikolau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nikolau looks to throw a body kick
and Durling counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Durling slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nikolau misses with a right hand #TD#
and Durling counters with a takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB#
Durling is trying to get an arm triangle but Nikolau is defending well.
Durling misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Nikolau tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Durling wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Durling in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Nikolau is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nick Durling!
Nick Durling decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: STRIKE! - MMA 3
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
The fighters circling - Side throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Durling releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD2#
Durling closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Durling lands in his opponent's guard.
Side trying to control the position.
Side working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Durling.
Durling postures up in Side's guard and throws a big left but Side blocks it.
Side is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durling is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Durling's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Durling has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Durling pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Side is keeping the position for now.
Durling wants to control from the top but Side keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Durling not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Durling.
A shot to the body from Durling misses
and Side counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Durling thinking.
Side avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the body from Durling misses
and Side counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Nick Durling has been cut.
Durling misses with a straight right. #T2#
Durling throws a jab when Side was well out of range.
Side takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #TD2#
Durling drives through with a takedown into Side's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Side has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Durling trying to control but Side is working from the bottom.
Durling forces his way into half guard.
Side makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Side.
Durling wants to control from the top but Side keeps moving. #T3#
Side controls Durling momentarily but Durling frees himself.
Durling missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Side controlling Durling's posture.
Durling postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Durling is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Durling trying to control but Side is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Side can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Durling controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Durling misses with a straight right.
Side gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Side throws a series of punches but Durling moves out of range.
Durling lands a really nice looking cross but Side seems unphased.
Durling slips under a jab from Side.
Durling misses with a right hand
and Side counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Durling thinking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Side takes a swing at Durling's ribcage but misses.
Side looks to score with a jab to the body but Durling is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Durling dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Durling's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Durling looks to throw the jab but Side is out of range.
Side uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durling.
It looked like Side was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Side digs a good body shot into Durling's ribs.
Side throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Durling! But no joy.
Durling staying out of range there.
Durling throws out a counter right but Side avoids it with no problem.
Durling lands a jab to the nose.#TD2#
Durling shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ROC2#Side is rocked!
Side being controlled here, momentarily.
Oh Side is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Durling arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Side'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 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nick Durling!
Nick Durling seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Iron Side spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll back and knock him out!'.

Event: STRIKE! - MMA
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1##TD#
Priest closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Durling is not content to let Priest control the position.
Priest has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Durling wants to control but Priest postures up.#SUB#
Priest is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Durling is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Priest tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Priest has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durling is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Durling tries to roll over but Priest keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Durling actively working from the bottom here.
Durling regains full guard. Nicely done.
Durling trying to keep a closed guard but Priest is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Durling looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Priest passes into side control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Priest gets to mount! Durling was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Durling is wriggling around trying to escape.
Durling is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Priest looking to control but Durling is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Priest is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Durling is surviving well by controlling Priest's body position as best he can.
Durling tries to lock up and control but Priest gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Durling is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Priest with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Durling sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Priest is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Priest is looking for a kimura here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Durling looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Priest wants to free his trapped foot but Durling is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest is thwarting Durling's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Judas Priest dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Durling scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Judas Priest has been cut.
Durling jabs Priest to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Priest scores with a body shot.
Priest keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durling.
Durling misses with a wild body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Durling there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durling. Priest does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Priest catches Durling right on the button with a cross.
Durling swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durling digs a good body shot into Priest's ribs.#T1#
Durling lands a head shot.
Durling looks to throw the jab but Priest is out of range.
Durling misses with a looping right.
A lazy left from Priest finds it's target.
Priest moves away from the strike by Durling.
Priest dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Durling takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Durling lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Priest fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Durling drops Priest with a huge uppercut! Priest drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Durling is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Durling!
During a confident post fight interview, Nick Durling thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 93: Dorado vs Strauss
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Prix lands a jab to Durling's midsection.
Durling has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Prix.
Prix throws a sloppy head kick and Durling moves out of range easily.
Durling tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Prix manages to circle out of the way.
Prix connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #KD2#
Prix drops Durling with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Durling looks back up at him and smiles so Prix waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT2#It looks like Nick Durling has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durling slips under a jab.#CL2#
Prix rushes Durling and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Durling's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Prix tries to throw a body punch but Durling avoids it by throwing Prix back against the cage.
Prix tries a body shot but Durling blocks it.
Prix lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Durling.
Durling throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Durling tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Prix's elbow.
Durling lands a body punch in the clinch.
Prix digs a right hand underneath Durling's ribcage. Durling let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Prix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD2#
Prix lands a big head kick that sends Durling tumbling to the mat! Prix takes a step backwards and waves Durling back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Durling is rocked!
Durling misses the body punch
and Prix counters with a huge right that knocks Durling out cold! Prix is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cyrus Prix!
During a confident post fight interview, Cyrus Prix thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 12, 2022

#R1##TD#
Hund tries to sprawl but Durling drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Durling is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Durling is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hund has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Durling is looking for a kimura but Hund is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Durling to get the leverage. #SUB#
Durling looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Durling is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hund is just riding it out for now. Durling eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hund trying to hold on to Durling's head to control him but Durling postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Hund is defending against the submission attempts here by Durling.
Hund controlling the position for now.
Durling prevents Hund from improving his position.
Durling prevents Hund from standing back up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hund is staying active underneath Durling, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hund tries to kick Durling off but Durling keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Durling controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Durling passes into side control, despite Hund's attempt to control the position. #SUB#
Durling is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hund is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hund is looking for a sweep.
Durling wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hund keeps working.
Hund tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Durling has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hund!#SUB#
Durling looking to secure an arm triangle but Hund defends it well. #SUB#
Durling is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Hund is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nick Durling!
A victorious Nick Durling thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Der Hund had this to say: 'sadly the match didnt go my way, but im gonna go back to training...smarter ...harder'.

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