Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2025

#R1#
Ludovika will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ludovika misses with a few strikes there.
Ludovika smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ludovika works over Dahan's head and body with a nice combination.
Ludovika misses with a double jab #TD#
so Dahan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dahan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dahan pushes down on Ludovika's leg and manages to get into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Dahan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dahan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Dahan wants to free his trapped foot but Ludovika is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Ludovika is defending against the submission attempts here by Dahan.
We've been hearing that Dahan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dahan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dahan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dahan wants to free his trapped foot but Ludovika is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ludovika is staying active underneath Dahan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ludovika looks like he's trying to stand up. #ES2#
Ludovika manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dahan keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Ludovika can't break the clinch.
Ludovika wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dahan has him pressed against the cage.
Dahan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ludovika avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ludovika tries to circle away but Dahan has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Dahan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ludovika pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dahan fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scooter Dahan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dahan dodges the punch combination from Ludovika.
A punch combination from Ludovika misses.
Dahan dodges the punch combination from Ludovika.
Amory Ludovika is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ludovika misses with a two punch combination.
Ludovika misses with the combination. #TD#
Dahan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ludovika manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dahan postures up and lands a big shot to Ludovika's brow.
Dahan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Dahan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ludovika's guard.
Dahan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dahan wants to free his trapped foot but Ludovika is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Dahan is working for a submission of some sort.
Ludovika is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Amory Ludovika will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dahan slips under a jab from Ludovika.
Dahan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ludovika.
Dahan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ludovika sprawls and moves away.
Ludovika swinging wildly here.
Dahan is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Dahan scores with a takedown into Ludovika's guard.
Dahan won't allow Ludovika to get back to his feet.
Dahan is in close to Ludovika's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahan looking to pass the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ludovika can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dahan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Ludovika wants to get back to his feet but Dahan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ludovika keeping moving, preventing Dahan from controlling successfully.
Dahan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ludovika wants to get back to his feet but Dahan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dahan throws a big right hand that misses.
Dahan landing with the ground and pound.
Dahan is looking to work some ground and pound but Ludovika has wrist control.
Scooter Dahan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#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.
Dahan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dahan 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.
Dahan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ludovika is keeping the position for now.
Ludovika is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dahan is controlling him.
Dahan throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ludovika looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ludovika throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Dahan counters with a shoot takedown. Ludovika fights it but they end up in guard.
Ludovika is breathing heavily.
Dahan forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Dahan working over Ludovika with some ground and pound. Ludovika looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dahan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dahan prevents Ludovika from standing back up.
Dahan is nestled in close to Ludovika, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ludovika really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dahan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Dahan is trying to work for a kimura but Ludovika is defending well.
Dahan 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.
Dahan not doing much here.
Dahan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ludovika keeps working. #T4#
Dahan lands with a punch from half guard.
Dahan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dahan wants to pass to mount but Ludovika is defending the position.
Dahan is keen to just control but Ludovika is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dahan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dahan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ludovika can do to turn this around?
Dahan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scooter Dahan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ludovika cracks Dahan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dahan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dahan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dahan misses with a takedown attempt
and Ludovika counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CUT2#It looks like Scooter Dahan has been cut.
Ludovika throws a lazy right hand but Dahan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ludovika falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Dahan counters with a takedown into side control.
Ludovika takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dahan is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Dahan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ludovika takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dahan looks up at the clock and then as Ludovika takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dahan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T1##SUB#
Dahan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dahan grinds an elbow into Ludovika's temple.
Dahan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB#
Dahan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dahan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2##SUB#
Dahan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dahan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ludovika keeps working.
Dahan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ludovika down. #SUB#
Dahan tries for a kimura but Ludovika is defending well.
Check out the look on Dahan's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T3##SUB#
Dahan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dahan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ludovika is trying to get back to his feet.
Dahan is chipping away with strikes.
Ludovika is pushing Dahan's head away, looking to escape. Dahan manages to hold on to the position though.
Dahan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ludovika takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T4#
Dahan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ludovika keeps working. #SUB#
Dahan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ludovika knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ludovika takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dahan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ludovika has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dahan but great work by Ludovika.
Dahan tries to improve position but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scooter Dahan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dahan 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scooter Dahan!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2025

#R1#
Viera scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dahan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dahan shoots in for a takedown but Viera shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Viera instigates a clinch.
Dahan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dahan is trying to pull guard but Viera has him pressed against the cage.
Viera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Milton Viera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scooter Dahan.#BC#
Viera manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Viera shoots in and gets a takedown into Dahan's guard.
Viera looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Viera looking to pass the guard.
Viera is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Viera sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dahan's guard.
Viera controlling the action here.
Viera trying to control the action but Dahan is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Viera is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Viera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dahan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Viera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Viera content to control rather than advance. #T2##SUB#
Viera is trying to work for a kimura but Dahan is defending well. #SUB#
Viera is trying to work for a kimura but Dahan is defending well. #SUB#
Dahan is defending against the submission attempts here by Viera. #SUB#
Viera is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dahan is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Milton Viera!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2025

#R1#
Dahan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Off but Off pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Off fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dahan to the ground. Off is now in Dahan's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dahan looking to control.
Off sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dahan keeping moving, preventing Off from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Off won't allow Dahan to sweep him here.
Off throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Off trying to control but Dahan is working from the bottom.
Off has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dahan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Off manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Off has his foot on Dahan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dahan works his way back into a safe position though.
Dahan trying to control but Off is working from the bottom.
Dahan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Off on the ground.#SUB2#
Off looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dahan wants to control from the top but Off keeps moving. #T2##SUB2#
Off had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dahan defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dahan trying to control the position from guard on top but Off is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Off is looking to cinch up a triangle. Dahan throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Off's body to avoid the submission. Off has instead reached around Dahan's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Off arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chocker Off!
Chocker Off decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2025

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Dahan or perhaps it was just good defense by O Driscoll, which made it look bad.
O Driscoll tried to counter with a leg kick but Dahan avoided it.#TD2#
Dahan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into O Driscoll's guard.
Dahan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dahan controls from within his opponent's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dahan working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
O Driscoll managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahan showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Dahan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
O Driscoll bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dahan's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Dahan has his foot on O Driscoll's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. O Driscoll works his way back into a safe position though.
Dahan is trying to keep O Driscoll in close. #SUB2#
Dahan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Dahan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but O Driscoll can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Dahan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. O Driscoll gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2##SUB2#
Dahan looking for subs off his back but O Driscoll has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Driscoll is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
O Driscoll works his way into side control. #T3#
Dahan tries to improve position but can't.
O Driscoll is looking to take a break and control but Dahan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dahan can do anything to dispel that myth.
O Driscoll controlling the position.
Dahan is looking to reverse the position.
O Driscoll is looking to take a break and control but Dahan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dahan stops O Driscoll from passing to mount.
Dahan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on O Driscoll's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dahan tries to get to full guard but O Driscoll has control of the leg.
O Driscoll is pressing down on Dahan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dahan is holding on for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dahan trying to control here.
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 Andy O Driscoll will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dahan fails with the takedown
and O Driscoll counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Driscoll gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dahan slips under a jab.
O Driscoll lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dahan's sensitive parts.
A solid leg kick lands there for O Driscoll.
Dahan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dahan with a lazy takedown attempt
and O Driscoll counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Driscoll jabs Dahan right on the nose. Dahan blinks but takes it well.#T1#
O Driscoll just misses with a punch to the body.
Dahan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but O Driscoll defends it well.
Dahan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before O Driscoll can pounce on him.
Dahan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
O Driscoll fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dahan just manages to avoid it.
Andy O Driscoll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scooter Dahan.
Dahan fails with a takedown attempt.
Dahan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and O Driscoll counters with a nice body shot.
O Driscoll with the inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from O Driscoll. #T2#
Dahan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dahan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dahan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Driscoll appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Andy O Driscoll is winning the standup battle so far.
O Driscoll misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Dahan counters with a single leg into guard. O Driscoll didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dahan passes O Driscoll's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Driscoll works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dahan throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dahan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Dahan got a little sloppy there for a moment and O Driscoll has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dahan has managed to get both his arms back between O Driscoll's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Dahan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. O Driscoll swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
O Driscoll is looking for a triangle but Dahan pushes his legs off easily.
O Driscoll is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dahan can do to turn this around?
Dahan advances to half guard.
O Driscoll trying to control but Dahan postures up.
Dahan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dahan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
O Driscoll is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Dahan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. O Driscoll doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dahan.
O Driscoll controlling the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O Driscoll regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dahan wants to control from the top but O Driscoll keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andy O Driscoll dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Dahan misses with a takedown attempt
and O Driscoll counters with a lovely shot to the body.
O Driscoll punishes Dahan's body with a nice straight punch.
O Driscoll wants to land a leg kick but Dahan is out of range. #TD2#
Dahan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches O Driscoll napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dahan working the head and body with strikes.
O Driscoll is not content to let Dahan control the position.
The strikes coming from Dahan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ground and pound from Dahan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
O Driscoll is looking to regain half guard here but Dahan keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
O Driscoll is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Dahan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so O Driscoll is just riding it out for now. Dahan eventually gives up the hold.
Dahan working over O Driscoll with some ground and pound. O Driscoll looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dahan is looking to take a break and control but O Driscoll is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
O Driscoll is looking for a sweep. Dahan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
O Driscoll is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dahan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dahan's back!
What can Dahan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
O Driscoll trying to control.
Dahan is trying to break free.
Dahan trying to control the position but O Driscoll manages to sink in the hooks.
Will O Driscoll go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
You can see the frustration on Dahan's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
O Driscoll wants to control but Dahan is keeping busy.#T3#
O Driscoll gets his hands free as Dahan looks to control.
O Driscoll is trying to control but Dahan is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Dahan is working to get back to half guard.
Dahan wants to hold on but O Driscoll pushes him away.
O Driscoll takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dahan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
O Driscoll controlling the action here.#T4#
Dahan wants to improve his position but O Driscoll is controlling well.
O Driscoll controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dahan gets full guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy O Driscoll!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2025

#R1##TD#
Dahan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Myers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dahan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Myers's legs. #ES2#
Myers sneaks out the side door and pushes Dahan away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Dahan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dahan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Myers sprawls well. Myers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dahan gets slowly back to his feet.
Myers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Dahan shoots in but no luck this time.
Myers dives in and grabs Dahan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dahan pushes down on Myers's head and hops out.
Dahan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Myers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dahan attempts a counter takedown but Myers avoids it well and moves away.
Dahan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Myers avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scooter Dahan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Myers darts in and clinches Dahan up against the cage.#T2#
Dahan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Myers prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD2#
Myers jumps into guard, dragging Dahan to the mat.
Myers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dahan is controlling him.
Myers managing to control the position.
Dahan throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Dahan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dahan won't allow Myers to sweep him here.
Dahan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dahan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dahan wants to pass the guard but Myers is keeping the position.
Dahan stands up over Myers, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dahan tries to free his leg and advance position but Myers is retaining full guard.
Dahan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dahan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dahan preventing the sweep.
Dahan won't allow Myers to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dahan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dahan throws a big shot that misses.
Myers tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Myers dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Myers throws a body punch but Dahan moves out of range.
Dahan feinted with a counter takedown.
Myers is looking to clinch.
Dahan throwing a counter right hand but Myers manages to avoid it.
Dahan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Myers closes the distance and clinches.
Myers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Myers is trying to pull guard but Dahan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Myers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers is looking to control Dahan's arms but Dahan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Myers has his back to the cage.
Dahan throws an elbow that misses. #TD2#
Myers gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dahan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dahan.
Dahan working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Myers wants to control from the top but Dahan keeps moving.
Dahan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jason Myers has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Dahan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dahan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dahan tries to get out of the position.
Myers wants to stand but Dahan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Myers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Myers postures up in Dahan's guard and throws a big left but Dahan blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Myers throwing strikes from guard but Dahan blocks nicely.
Myers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dahan's head.#SU2#
Dahan is working an open guard so Myers takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Myers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dahan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dahan shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Myers gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Myers wants to get back to his feet but Dahan passes into half guard. #T3##REVB#
Myers is concentrating on defense, preventing Dahan from advancing position.
Myers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dahan.
Still in half guard, Dahan seems content to control.
Dahan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Myers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dahan trying to control from half guard but Myers is working away.
Dahan lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Myers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dahan is working away from the top position though.
Dahan drops an elbow to the side of Myers's head.
Dahan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Myers has hold of Dahan's hands but Dahan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Myers has a hand on Dahan's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dahan takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Dahan raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee warns Myers that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dahan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
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 Scooter Dahan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Myers fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Dahan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Myers's guard.
Dahan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Myers is looking to stand up but Dahan isn't so interested in that idea.
Myers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dahan.
Dahan won't allow Myers to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dahan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Myers working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Dahan stops Myers from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Myers scores with a jab to the jaw.
Myers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dahan circles away.
Myers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Myers misses with a looping left.
Myers wants to clinch.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Myers throws a poor cross that misses
and Dahan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dahan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Myers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dahan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dahan shoots in for a takedown but Myers shows good takedown defense.
Myers is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dahan with a body shot.#TD2#
Myers shoots in and gets a takedown into Dahan's guard.#SUB2#
Myers postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dahan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Myers, into his guard. #REVR#
Dahan 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.
Dahan trying to control the position from guard on top but Myers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Dahan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES2#
Myers wriggles free and stands up.
Myers is looking to clinch but Dahan is avoiding it. #CL2#
Myers gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Dahan wants the takedown. Myers is fighting it off but Dahan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Myers's guard against the cage.
Dahan prevents Myers from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Myers is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB2#
Myers looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dahan passes into side control.
Dahan scoring with punches from side control.
Myers is pushing Dahan's head away, looking to escape. Dahan manages to hold on to the position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Myers dodges the ground and pound from Dahan.
Dahan is looking to take a break and control but Myers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Dahan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dahan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

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 Scooter Dahan.
I think Dahan 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scooter Dahan!

Event: IFA 28: The End
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dahan.
Blood looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blood fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dahan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blood counters with a series of strikes. Dahan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Blood lands a head kick!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Blood!
Blood lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Dahan misses.
A lazy body kick from Blood #TD2#
and Dahan counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Blood has his feet on Dahan's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dahan is defended easily by Blood.
Younger Blood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scooter Dahan.
Blood fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Blood gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Blood breaks the clinch.
Blood throws a hook but Dahan avoids it easily.
Blood throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Blood has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blood content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC#
Blood manages to break the clinch.
Dahan dodges the punch combination from Blood.
Dahan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Blood bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dahan's head.
Dahan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Blood defends well and Dahan ends up having to push Blood into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Blood defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dahan.#CL#
Dahan gets tackled into the cage by Blood. Blood maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Blood wants the takedown. Dahan is fighting it off but Blood persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dahan's guard against the cage.
Blood stands and throws Dahan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dahan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Blood throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3#
Dahan is not content to let Blood control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dahan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dahan struggling a bit here.
Blood trying to control the action but Dahan is working from the bottom.
Blood slows the pace down.
Dahan is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU#
Blood stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Blood throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blood misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Dahan counters with a takedown into side control.

Blood sneaks out the side door and pushes Dahan away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL#
Blood has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice body punch from Blood - that landed with a thud. #TD#
Blood turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Dahan looking for a sweep but Blood has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Dahan wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Blood.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Younger Blood 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#
Dahan blocks a head kick by Blood.
Dahan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Blood getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blood tries to clinch up but Dahan circles away and keeps his distance.
Dahan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dahan.
Blood shoots for a double leg takedown but Dahan sprawls well. He's pushed Blood's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And Dahan tries to counter it with a takedown but Blood pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Blood throws a nice looking combination but Dahan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blood fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahan blocks a head kick by Blood.
A nice combination there by Blood.
Blood thows a leg kick but Dahan checks it #TD2#
and Dahan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dahan prevents Blood from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Dahan wants to control from the top but Blood keeps moving.
Blood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dahan can do to turn this around?
Dahan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Dahan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Blood wants to stand up but Dahan is controlling him.
Blood seems keen to control Dahan's posture.
Dahan wants to control from the top but Blood keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Blood throws a good cross that connects.
No joy there for Blood, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD#
Blood dives in and scores a takedown into Dahan's guard.#SUB2#
Dahan looking for a guillotine here but Blood defends easily.
Younger Blood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dahan is keeping the position for now.
Dahan wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Blood controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Blood will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dahan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blood. #SUB2#
Dahan looking for subs off his back but Blood has passed one foot through into half guard.
Blood stalling. #SUB2#
Dahan looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Blood with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Dahan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blood wants to pass to mount but Dahan is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dahan keeps working.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Younger Blood dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Blood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dahan circles away quickly and effectively.
Blood feints and then cracks Dahan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dahan down.
Younger Blood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dahan fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Dahan shoots in and gets a takedown into Blood's guard.

Blood pushes Dahan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dahan enables Blood to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dahan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blood looking to pass the guard.
Dahan keeping moving, preventing Blood from controlling successfully. #T1#
Dahan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blood slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dahan is looking to sweep but instead, Blood has passed into half guard. #SUB2#
Dahan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dahan is trying is best to control the position here.
Dahan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Blood jumps into side control!
Blood wants to control but Dahan is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
Dahan is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Blood tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Blood moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sloppy strikes there by Blood.#T3#
Dahan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Blood off and has taken his back!
Dahan not allowing Blood to control his hands.
Blood is in bad spot here. #SUB2#
Dahan has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Blood is trying to get back to his feet but Dahan has full control of the position and if anything, Blood has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Blood is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Blood is taking damage to the body and head.
Blood manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dahan's guard. Nice work there by Blood.
Dahan is looking to sweep but instead, Blood has passed into half guard. #T4#
Blood prevents Dahan from improving his position.
Blood missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dahan regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've been informed that Dahan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Blood trying to control the position from guard on top but Dahan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dahan wants to sweep here but Blood controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Dahan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blood defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Younger Blood showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blood 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Younger Blood!
Younger Blood is the new lightweight champion!
Younger Blood bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: IFA 20: Chrome
Date: Feb 22, 2025

#R1#
Rahimov misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
so Dahan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rahimov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Dahan manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Rahimov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dahan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dahan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rahimov is in trouble now - Dahan has advanced to mount!
Dahan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dahan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rahimov looks a forlorn figure.
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!
Dahan controlling from the full mount.
Rahimov tries to hold on but Dahan postures up.
Rahimov is bucking up trying to escape but Dahan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T1#
Dahan breaks from Rahimov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dahan landing strikes from the mount and Rahimov is in trouble!
Dahan with the ground and pound from mount.
Rahimov tries to hold on but Dahan postures up.
Dahan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dahan working Rahimov over with strikes here. #SUB#
Dahan jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Rahimov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rahimov and Dahan has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB#
Dahan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Rahimov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dahan advances nicely into full mount.
Dahan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dahan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
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!
Dahan is landing with some decent strikes but Rahimov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dahan wants to control the pace but Rahimov is squirming around nicely.
Dahan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The referee warns Rahimov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rahimov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Rahimov is staying active underneath Dahan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dahan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dahan 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.
Rahimov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Dahan there.
Dahan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Dahan is looking for a kimura here.
Dahan winds up and cracks Rahimov with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Dahan wants to pass the guard but Rahimov is defending well.
Dahan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#Rahimov is rocked!#SUB#
Dahan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rahimov defends it well.
Dahan lands strikes from half guard.
Rahimov is still in real trouble! Can Dahan finish him?
Dahan is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Rahimov is hurt! He's hurt bad - Dahan fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Rahimov from any more punishment! Congratulations to Dahan! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scooter Dahan!

Event: IFA 15: Country
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Reyes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dahan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Freddy Reyes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reyes cracks Dahan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dahan slips under a jab.
Dahan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dahan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reyes.
Reyes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dahan.
Reyes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dahan.
Reyes throws a series of punches but Dahan avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reyes scores with a shot to the body.
Reyes scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Nice sprawl there from Reyes as Dahan shoots in.
Dahan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Reyes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dahan goes for a double leg but Reyes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reyes continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scooter Dahan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reyes is stalling here.
Dahan is looking for a takedown.
Reyes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dahan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Dahan manages to break the clinch.
Dahan avoids the body shot from Reyes.
Dahan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dahan shoots in looking for a takedown. Reyes tries to sprawl out of it but Dahan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reyes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Reyes misses with a body shot.
Dahan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reyes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Dahan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dahan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dahan.
Dahan staying out of range there.
Reyes throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Reyes.
Reyes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Reyes punishes Dahan's body with a nice straight punch.
Reyes misses with a straight left.
A low kick from Dahan misses
enabling Reyes to counter with a crisp jab.
Reyes jabs at Dahan's body.
Reyes lands with a hook. Dahan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Reyes.
Dahan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reyes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dahan somewhat.
A countering left hand to the body from Reyes misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Freddy Reyes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Reyes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dahan.
Reyes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Reyes.
Freddy Reyes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reyes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dahan misses with a left hand
and Reyes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reyes misses the shot to the body.
Dahan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Reyes sprawls and moves away.
Reyes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Reyes misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes misses with a body shot.
Reyes thuds a left hand into Dahan's body.#T1#
Dahan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reyes is fending him off so far but Dahan persists. Nope, Reyes circles away and we're back to standing.
Dahan shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scooter Dahan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dahan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Reyes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reyes throws a nice looking combination but Dahan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reyes throws a shot to the body.
Reyes moves away from the strike by Dahan.
A good leg kick by Reyes.
Dahan misses with a hook.
Dahan dives in for a single leg takedown but Reyes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dahan is looking for a takedown.#T2#
Reyes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reyes lands with a light punch inside.
Reyes slows down the pace here.
Reyes is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3#
A bit of stalling here from Reyes.
Dahan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reyes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dahan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Reyes stalling against the cage.
Dahan has Reyes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reyes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dahan is trying to pull guard but Reyes has him pressed against the cage.
Reyes pressing his opponent against the cage. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dahan is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Reyes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dahan is defended easily by Reyes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Freddy Reyes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Reyes punishes Dahan's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Dahan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Reyes to the mat! Reyes manages to get full guard.
Dahan with a nice head shot there.
Dahan tries to free his leg and advance position but Reyes is retaining full guard.
Dahan is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Dahan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dahan wants to pass the guard but Reyes is keeping the position.
Dahan throws a big elbow that misses.
Dahan wants to control from the top but Reyes keeps moving.
Reyes seems keen to control Dahan's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Donk. Reyes catches Dahan right on the button with a cross.#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.
Reyes throws a shot to the body.
Reyes lands a head shot.
Reyes scores with a nice head shot.
Reyes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reyes cracks Dahan with an open hand slap.
Reyes throws out a loose jab but Dahan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reyes lands a jab to Dahan's midsection.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Reyes scores with a jab to the head.
Reyes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reyes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dahan moves away.#T3#
Dahan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dahan with a poor takedown
and Reyes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reyes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dahan rather than just go for the knockout.
Reyes jabs Dahan right on the nose. Dahan blinks but takes it well.
Dahan goes for a double leg but Reyes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reyes continues to drive forward.
A little jabbing left from Reyes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reyes stalling in the clinch.
Reyes controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Reyes's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Reyes has Dahan pushed against the cage.#T4#
Reyes just leaning against Dahan, taking a breather.
Freddy Reyes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Reyes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dahan backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dahan looking for a takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Freddy Reyes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Reyes 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddy Reyes!
Freddy Reyes is the new lightweight champion!
After the big win, Freddy Reyes made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hype Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: IFA 6: After Midnight
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Blacknota tries to clinch #TD2#
and Dahan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dahan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dahan prevents Blacknota from improving his position.
Dahan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blacknota is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Dahan passes into side control, despite Blacknota's attempt to control the position.
Dahan tries to advance to mount but Blacknota denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blacknota takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Blacknota is trying to improve his position.#T1#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dahan working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Blacknota is trying to control Dahan's posture but Dahan avoids it.
Blacknota tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dahan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Dahan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Blacknota, who protects the arm well.
Blacknota is looking for a sweep.
Dahan working the ground and pound.
Blacknota is not content to let Dahan control the position.
Dahan working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Blacknota regains half guard there - taking advantage of Dahan's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Dahan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Blacknota trying to control here.
Dahan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blacknota keeps working.
Dahan trying to mount his opponent but Blacknota defends it. #T3#
Blacknota wants to get back to full guard.
Blacknota desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Dahan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dahan stops Blacknota from getting back to his feet.
Dahan stalling away here and it's allowed Blacknota to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dahan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blacknota is keeping the position for now.
Blacknota has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dahan has passed into side control.
Blacknota is not content to let Dahan control the position. #T4#
Blacknota on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dahan swings around for an armbar but Blacknota sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dahan's guard.
Dahan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dahan keeping moving, preventing Blacknota from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Dahan looking for a guillotine here but Blacknota defends easily.
Dahan keeping full guard, as Blacknota tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scooter Dahan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Blacknota tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Dahan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Blacknota trying to hold on to Dahan's head to control him but Dahan postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dahan lands a nice short elbow.
Blacknota is looking to control Dahan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blacknota avoid being mounted?
Blacknota tries to get to full guard but Dahan has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blacknota with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dahan lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Blacknota slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Blacknota tries to strike from the bottom.
Blacknota wants to sweep here but Dahan controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Blacknota working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dahan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dahan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Scooter Dahan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dahan trying to control the position from guard on top but Blacknota is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dahan distracts Blacknota with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Blacknota is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dahan is aware though and is defending well.
Blacknota 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.#T2#
Dahan trying to control the position from guard on top but Blacknota is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dahan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blacknota is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blacknota looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dahan distracts Blacknota with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Blacknota trying to control the position.
Blacknota keeping moving, preventing Dahan from controlling successfully.
Dahan trying to move into half guard but instead Blacknota has managed to sweep!#REVR##T3#
Blacknota trying to control but Dahan is working from the bottom.
Dahan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blacknota throwing strikes but missing.
Dahan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Dahan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Blacknota stacks Dahan 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 Blacknota!
Dahan prevents Blacknota from moving into mount. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dahan is trying to get back to half guard.
Blacknota tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Blacknota with the ground and pound but Dahan regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dahan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dahan controls Blacknota momentarily but Blacknota frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blacknota preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Scooter Dahan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blacknota is defended easily by Dahan.
Blacknota wants to clinch but Dahan slips to the side#TD2#
and Dahan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Blacknota's guard.
Dahan chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Blacknota looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dahan lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blacknota's guard.
Blacknota regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dahan postures up and lands a big shot to Blacknota's brow.
Dahan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Dahan wants to pass the guard but Blacknota is keeping the position.
Dahan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dahan tries to free his leg and advance position but Blacknota is retaining full guard.
Dahan lands a couple of digs.
Dahan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dahan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Blacknota looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blacknota keeping full guard, as Dahan tries to pass.
Blacknota being controlled here, momentarily.
Dahan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Dahan wants to control from the top but Blacknota keeps moving.
Dahan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dahan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dahan trying to control but Blacknota is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Blacknota is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dahan is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dahan wants to pass the guard but Blacknota is keeping the position.#T3#
Dahan stopping the sweep attempt from Blacknota.
Dahan passes Blacknota's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dahan 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.
Dahan prevents Blacknota from improving his position.
Blacknota is controlling Dahan's trapped leg to prevent Dahan from advancing to side control.
Dahan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Blacknota on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Blacknota won't allow Dahan to pass to mount. #SUB#
Blacknota is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dahan pulls his head out easily.
Dahan moves into full mount! Blacknota won't be happy about that!
Dahan controlling his opponent.
Blacknota in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dahan dominating with strikes here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dahan raining down hammerfists from mount.
Blacknota is trying to escape the mount.
Casper Blacknota has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scooter Dahan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Blacknota taking shots to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scooter Dahan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dahan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scooter Dahan!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2024

#R1#
Dahan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Singh tries to clinch up.
Dahan is looking for the big counter here.
Dahan lands a glancing blow to the side of Singh's head.
Singh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Singh tries to clinch up but Dahan circles away and keeps his distance.
Dahan darts in looking for a takedown but Singh gets double underhooks and turns Dahan into the cage.
Singh misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Dahan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Singh won't be happy with that.
Singh is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dahan off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Dahan is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Singh gets his way!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Singh is trying to stick to Dahan's back but Dahan is turning into Singh. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Singh's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dahan.
Dahan passes Singh's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Dahan wants to pass the guard but Singh is defending well.
Dahan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Singh is trying to control but Dahan passes into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Singh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dahan 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.
Dahan scoring with punches and elbows.
Singh parries the strikes from Dahan easily there. Dahan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Singh to escape.
Singh is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dahan connects with a decent elbow. #T2#
Dahan is looking to take a break and control but Singh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Singh has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Dahan has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Singh tries to hold on but Dahan postures up.
Dahan looking to finish Singh with some ground and pound. This is bad for Singh!
Singh tries to hold on but Dahan postures up.
Singh is trying to escape the mount.
Dahan landing strikes from the mount and Singh is in trouble! #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dahan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Singh sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dahan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Singh with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dahan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Singh trying to control here.
Ground and pound from Dahan.
Singh is refusing to be controlled, as Dahan sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Dahan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
Dahan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dahan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Singh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dahan working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Dahan winds up and cracks Singh 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.
Singh tries to roll over but Dahan keeps him under control.
Singh is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Dahan wants to pass to mount but Singh is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scooter Dahan 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#
Singh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dahan as he avoids it easily.
Singh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Singh tries to clinch but Dahan is having none of it.
Singh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Singh tries to close the distance and clinch but Dahan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dahan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dahan fails to land the takedown.
Singh attempts a counter takedown but Dahan avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh stuffs the takedown attempt from Dahan. Dahan gets slowly back to his feet.
Singh thows a leg kick but Dahan checks it #TD2#
and Dahan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Singh's guard.
Singh looking for a sweep. Not yet Singh, not yet. #T1#
Dahan is in close to Singh's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Scooter Dahan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Singh is trying to keep Dahan in close.
Singh keeping moving, preventing Dahan from controlling successfully.
Singh on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Singh tries to get out of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dahan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dahan scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Dahan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Singh dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Singh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dahan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Singh has managed to get both his arms back between Dahan's legs - danger averted.#T2##SUB2#
Singh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dahan has Singh pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Dahan looking for a guillotine here but Singh defends easily.
Singh controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dahan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Dahan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Singh trying to control but Dahan is working from the bottom.
Singh controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Dahan is looking for a triangle but Singh pushes his legs off easily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Singh moves into the clinch.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dahan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Singh fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nirmal Singh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scooter Dahan.#CL#
Singh darts in and clinches Dahan up against the cage.#BC#
Singh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Singh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dahan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Singh somewhat.
Dahan unleashes a big counter combination but Singh bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nirmal Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Singh closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Dahan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scooter Dahan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Dahan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Singh quickly recovers to half guard.
Dahan working Singh over with strikes.
Dahan is trying to control. Singh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Singh is controlling Dahan's trapped leg to prevent Dahan from advancing to side control.
Singh wants to control but Dahan is keeping busy.
Dahan trying to pass the guard but Singh defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahan looks to land a strike but Singh avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dahan scoring with some ground and pound.
Dahan works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Singh moves into full guard.
Dahan passes Singh's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dahan moves into full mount! Singh won't be happy about that!
Singh is wriggling around trying to escape.
Singh is bucking up trying to escape but Dahan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dahan cracks Singh with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Dahan lands a heavy elbow.
Dahan cracks Singh with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #ROC2#Singh is rocked!
Dahan punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oh Singh is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dahan wants to control the pace but Singh is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Singh wants to control but Dahan is having none of it.#SUB2#
Dahan wants to finish this one by submission but Singh is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dahan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dahan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dahan postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Singh badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Dahan around the waist but Dahan pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Dahan is the winner by TKO! Dahan jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scooter Dahan!
Nirmal Singh spoke after the fight, saying 'We're no strangers to love You know the rules and so do I (do I) A full commitment's what I'm thinking of You wouldn't get this from any other guy I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling Gotta make you understand Never gonna give you up Never gonna let you down Never gonna run around and deser'.

Event: MILF FW Week 2
Date: Oct 02, 2024

#R1#
Dahan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kush.
Kush throws a jab when Dahan was well out of range.
Kush with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kush 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.
Kush feints a jab promting Dahan to slip. Kush then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dahan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dahan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dahan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#It looks like Scooter Dahan has been cut.
Kush lands a nice hook to Dahan's body. Dahan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dahan blocks a jab.
Dahan shoots in looking for a takedown but Kush manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dahan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little feinted left hand from Kush on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kush looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Dahan gets a takedown into half guard.
Kush is pressing down on Dahan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1##SUB#
Kush is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dahan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kush tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kush is on top in guard. #REVR#
Dahan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kush slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kush stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dahan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dahan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Kush wants to sweep here but Dahan controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Dahan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kush has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dahan has managed to get both his arms back between Kush's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Kush looking for a guillotine here but Dahan defends easily.
Dahan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Kush throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dahan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kush swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dahan working some strikes from top position.
Kush working a defensive guard here.
Kush is adopting a defensive guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kush is on top in guard. #REVR#
Dahan wants to sweep but no luck.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dahan can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Dahan throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kush uses it to pass to side control.
Dahan is not content to let Kush control the position. #T4#
Kush is working Dahan over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kush tries to stand but Dahan is controlling his head.
Kush trying to control the action but Dahan is working from the bottom.
Dahan is looking for a sweep.
Kush tries to advance to mount but Dahan denies him.
Kush has knee on belly and moves into mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kona Kush dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scooter Dahan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dahan tries to move into range but Kush moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dahan staying out of range there.
Kush misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Dahan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kush's guard.
Dahan looking to pass the guard.
Dahan throws a strike but Kush rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kush preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kush scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kush trying to control the position from guard on top but Dahan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Kush's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kush trying to control but Dahan is working from the bottom.
Dahan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kush controls Dahan momentarily but Dahan frees himself.
Dahan looking to pass the guard.
Kush controls Dahan momentarily but Dahan frees himself.
Kush looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dahan is one step ahead there. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Kush looking for a guillotine here but Dahan defends easily. #SUB#
Kush throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Kush is looking for a triangle but Dahan pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Dahan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dahan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Kush tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Kush looking for a guillotine here but Dahan defends easily.
Dahan cracks Kush with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Kush is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dahan is aware though and is defending well.
Dahan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Kush looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dahan passes into half guard.
Kush is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dahan can do to turn this around?
Kush trying to control here. #T4#
Dahan passes the guard and advances to mount!
We've been informed that Dahan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dahan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dahan landing punches.
Kush is squirming around, avoiding Dahan's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Dahan jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Kush is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kush and Dahan has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kush is not content to let Dahan control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kush is looking to regain half guard here but Dahan keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scooter Dahan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Scooter Dahan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kush lands a head shot.
Kush connects with a crisp jab.
Kush throws an overhand right that lands on Dahan's shoulder, as Dahan tries to avoid the shot.
Kush throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Dahan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Kush is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dahan pulls his head out easily.
Kush moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kush is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Dahan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kush defends it easily.
Dahan wants to sweep here but Kush controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Kush wants to control from the top but Dahan keeps moving.
Kush stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dahan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Dahan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kush defends it easily.
Kush trying to control the position from guard on top but Dahan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kush postures up. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kush sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kush wants to stand but Dahan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kush is pushing down on Dahan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dahan is fighting to maintain full guard but Kush has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dahan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Dahan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kush gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Kush slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kush trying to control the action but Dahan is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dahan tries to bench press Kush off him but Kush keeps the position.
Kush trying to control the action but Dahan is working from the bottom.
Kush working the head and body with strikes. #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.
Dahan is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kush connects with a decent elbow.
Dahan is looking for a sweep.
Kush works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dahan struggling a bit here.
Kush lands an elbow.
Kush is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dahan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dahan tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kush wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dahan, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Kush wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dahan, who protects the arm well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kona Kush!
After the big win, Kona Kush made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bloodbath MMA Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: MILF 121 Baroza vs Young
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1#
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dahan avoids the head kick by Smith.
Dahan ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Dahan's shoulder, as Dahan tries to avoid the shot.
Smith throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Dahan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Smith wants to stand up but Dahan is controlling him.
Dahan distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dahan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
Dahan distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dahan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dahan is controlling him.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dahan working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Dahan from controlling successfully.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dahan is standing up over Smith. Smith looks to escape but Dahan dives into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dahan lands a few punches from side control.
Dahan cracks Smith with a big elbow. #T1#
Smith takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dahan lands a decent elbow from side control. #ROC2#Smith is rocked!#SUB2#
Dahan is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Smith is trying to escape and Dahan transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Smith is forced to tap! Nice work there by Dahan! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Scooter Dahan!

Event: MILF 117 Ridley vs Rahim
Date: Aug 25, 2024

#R1#
Cowan with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Dahan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dahan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dahan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cowan defending well though.
Dahan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dahan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cowan wants to improve his position but Dahan is controlling well.
Dahan throwing shots but Cowan is blocking nicely.
Dahan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dahan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dahan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've been hearing that Dahan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1##SUB#
Dahan seems to be working for a kimura but Cowan defends the submission attempt.
Cowan is trying to control but can't.
Cowan is trying to get back to full guard.
Dahan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Cowan is defending against the submission attempts here by Dahan.
Dahan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cowan's head. #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.
Cowan manages to get to full guard.
Cowan wants to sweep but no luck.
Cowan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dahan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cowan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Finley Cowan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cowan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dahan as he jumps to the side.
Cowan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dahan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Dahan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dahan shoots in and drives through. Cowan sprawls well.
Cowan looks to score with a jab to the body but Dahan is just out of range.#TD2#
Cowan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dahan did well to prevent Cowan getting side control.
Cowan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dahan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cowan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cowan working the head and body with strikes.
Cowan is looking to take a break and control but Dahan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cowan slips a nice elbow through Dahan's hands, connecting with Dahan's forehead.#T4#
Dahan is staying active underneath Cowan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dahan works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cowan with a nice head shot there.
Cowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Dahan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dahan trying to control the position.
Cowan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dahan's head.#SUB#
Dahan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cowan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cowan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Dahan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Scooter Dahan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Cowan gets a double leg takedown into Dahan's guard.
Cowan is in close to Dahan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cowan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cowan won't allow Dahan to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dahan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Dahan working for a triangle but Cowan defends it easily.
Finley Cowan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cowan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowan stays in close to Dahan's body and controls the position. #T1#
Let's hope that Cowan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Cowan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dahan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dahan has momentary wrist control but Cowan slips an elbow through the middle.
Dahan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cowan is one step ahead there.
Cowan scoring with punches to the head and body. #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.
Cowan wants to control from the top but Dahan keeps moving.
Cowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dahan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Cowan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dahan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cowan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cowan drops an elbow to the side of Dahan's head.
Nice strikes from Cowan there.
Cowan wants to pass the guard but Dahan is defending well. #T3#
Cowan drops an elbow to the side of Dahan's head.
Cowan is thwarting Dahan's attempts to control the position.
Cowan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cowan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dahan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dahan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dahan tries to get out of the position.
Cowan prevents Dahan from improving his position.
Cowan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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. Cowan connects with a nice short shot to Dahan's temple. #SUB#
Dahan actively working from the bottom here.
Dahan trying to control but Cowan postures up. #T4#
Cowan controlling the action here.
Cowan is trying to control. Dahan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dahan trying to control from the bottom.
Cowan is looking to take a break and control but Dahan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cowan lands with a punch from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dahan has hold of Cowan's hands but Cowan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cowan is trying to control the action in half guard but Dahan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cowan lands strikes from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Finley Cowan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cowan darts in looking for a takedown but Dahan gets double underhooks and turns Cowan into the cage.
Dahan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dahan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cowan as he avoids it easily.
Cowan with the counter takedown but Dahan avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dahan 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 Cowan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cowan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cowan feints the counter takedown.
Dahan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cowan is fending him off so far but Dahan persists. Nope, Cowan circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Dahan gets caught napping as Cowan dives in and scores a takedown. Dahan manages to retain guard.
Cowan stays in close to Dahan's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Dahan looking for subs off his back but Cowan has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Cowan. #T1#
Cowan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dahan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cowan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cowan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dahan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cowan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cowan wants to control from the top but Dahan keeps moving. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Dahan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cowan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cowan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cowan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dahan keeping moving, preventing Cowan from controlling successfully.
Dahan wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Cowan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dahan avoids the head kick by Cowan.
Dahan attempts a counter takedown but Cowan avoids it well and moves away.
Cowan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dahan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Cowan gets a double leg takedown into Dahan's guard.
Cowan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Dahan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cowan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Dahan working for submissions but it's allowed Cowan to get to half guard.
Cowan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4##SUB#
Dahan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cowan pulls his head out easily.
Cowan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dahan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Dahan looking for a kimura from the bottom but Cowan passes into side control!
Cowan trying to control the action but Dahan is working from the bottom.
Cowan scores with punches from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cowan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dahan keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Finley Cowan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cowan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finley Cowan!

Event: MILF 111 Browning vs Popper
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
Dahan goes for a double leg but Rivera avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rivera continues to drive forward.#TD#
Dahan has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rivera is trying to keep an underhook but Dahan manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing that Dahan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rivera is looking for a sweep. Dahan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dahan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rivera is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera keeps trying to improve his position.
Dahan raining down hammerfists from mount.
Rivera wants to hold on but Dahan pushes him away.
Rivera is working to get back to half guard. #T1#
Dahan pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rivera regains half guard.
Rivera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rivera.#SUB2#
Rivera is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Rivera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dahan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rivera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dahan stands up over Rivera, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Rivera 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#
Rivera prevents Dahan from improving his position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rivera working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivera wants to pass the guard but Dahan is defending well. #SUB2#
Rivera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dahan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rivera.
Dahan wants to improve his position but Rivera is controlling well. #T3##SUB#
Dahan looking for submissions off his back.
Dahan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Rivera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dahan defends it well. #SUB2#
Rivera is looking for a kimura but Dahan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rivera to get the leverage.
Dahan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dahan tries to get out of the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rivera works his way into full mount!
Dahan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rivera takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dahan is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dahan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Rivera is trying to work for a kimura but Dahan is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dahan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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 Scooter Dahan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dahan shoots in for a double leg but Rivera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dahan.
The crowd cheers as Dahan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rivera doesn't seem phased though.
Dahan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rivera avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scooter Dahan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dahan circles away.
No luck for Dahan with that takedown attempt.
Dahan dives in for a single leg takedown but Rivera sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC#
Dahan breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Dahan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rivera did well to prevent Dahan getting side control.
Dahan is pressing down on Rivera's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rivera is holding on for now.
Rivera tries to get to full guard but Dahan has control of the leg. #T2#
Rivera trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rivera manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Rivera working for a triangle but Dahan defends it easily. #SUB2#
Rivera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dahan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nice strikes from Dahan there.
Rivera is looking to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#T3#
Rivera is staying active underneath Dahan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dahan winds up and cracks Rivera with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rivera trying to hold on to Dahan's head to control him but Dahan postures up.
Dahan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dahan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rivera gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rivera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dahan is aware though and is defending well.
Rivera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dahan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dahan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dahan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rivera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rivera looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Dahan wants to pass the guard but Rivera is keeping the position.
Dahan trying to control but Rivera is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rivera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dahan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rivera has momentary wrist control but Dahan slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Rivera is looking for a triangle but Dahan pushes his legs off easily.
Dahan sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dahan advances to half guard.
Dahan is just content to waste time from the top position. Rivera takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scooter Dahan dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
Dahan misses with a takedown attempt - Rivera sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And Rivera tries to counter it with a takedown but Dahan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rivera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dahan tries to avoid it but Rivera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dahan to the ground. Dahan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dahan tries to counter with a takedown but Rivera is quick to defend against it.
Rivera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Dahan drives through with a takedown into Rivera's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Dahan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rivera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dahan has managed to get both his arms back between Rivera's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB2#
Rivera is looking for a triangle but Dahan pushes his legs off easily.
Dahan working some strikes from top position.
Dahan scoring with some ground and pound.
Dahan wants to pass the guard but Rivera is keeping the position.
Dahan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rivera looking for a sweep. Not yet Rivera, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rivera is on top in guard. #REVB#
Dahan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rivera stopping the sweep attempt from Dahan.
Rivera wants to control from the top but Dahan keeps moving. #T2##SUB#
Dahan looking for a guillotine here but Rivera defends easily.
Rivera pushing down on Dahan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rivera is trying to control the action in half guard but Dahan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dahan is concentrating on defense, preventing Rivera from advancing position.
Dahan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dahan.#SUB#
Dahan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Rivera passes Dahan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dahan is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Rivera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Rivera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dahan is just riding it out for now. Rivera eventually gives up the hold.
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. Rivera connects with a nice short shot to Dahan's temple.
Antonio Rivera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##SUB2#
Rivera is working for a kimura but Dahan is defending it quite comfortably.
Rivera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rivera working over Dahan with some ground and pound. Dahan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Rivera maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Dahan could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Rivera has cracked it and Dahan is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Rivera!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Antonio Rivera!

Event: MILF 104 Jovonovich vs Couture
Date: Jul 17, 2024

#R1#
Treyold swinging wildly here.
Treyold wants to clinch.
Treyold misses with a head kick.
Treyold connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dahan shoots and misses
and Treyold counters with a low kick, right behind Dahan 's knee.
Treyold definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Treyold shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Treyold was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dahan can't do much from the bottom here.
Dahan tries to improve position but can't.
Dahan sneaks back into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Treyold seems to be working for a kimura but Dahan defends the submission attempt.
Dahan moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Dahan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dahan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dahan keeping moving, preventing Treyold from controlling successfully.
Dahan working a defensive guard here.
Treyold trying to control the position from guard on top but Dahan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dahan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Treyold is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Treyold accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Treyold is looking to pass into half guard but Dahan pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dahan is in guard.#REVB#
Treyold 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dahan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Treyold's head.#SUB#
Dahan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dahan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3##SUB2#
Dahan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dahan advances to full mount.
Dahan working the ground and pound effectively.
Dahan breaks from Treyold's wrist control and lands an elbow.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dahan working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Treyold really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Treyold sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Treyold is trying to stand back up but Dahan is controlling him #T4#
Dahan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Treyold misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Treyold has one foot on Dahan's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Dahan avoids the head kick by Treyold.
Treyold throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Dahan counters with a single leg into guard. Treyold didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dahan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Treyold's guard.
Treyold is not content to let Dahan control the position.
Dahan wants to free his trapped foot but Treyold is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dahan content to control rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Scooter Dahan 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#
Dahan dives in and grabs Treyold's left leg, looking for a takedown. Treyold pushes down on Dahan's head and hops out.
A bone on bone clash there as Dahan blocks the leg kick.
Dahan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Treyold darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Dahan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dahan working some strikes from top position.
Treyold looking for a sweep. Not yet Treyold, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahan lands a couple of digs.
Treyold is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dahan is controlling him.
Treyold wants to control but Dahan passes easily into half guard. #T1#
Dahan wants to pass to mount but Treyold is defending the position.
Treyold tries to roll over but Dahan keeps him under control.
Dahan lands with a punch from half guard.
Treyold pushes Dahan off but Dahan dives into side control.
Treyold takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Treyold is looking to regain half guard here but Dahan keeps moving and retains side control.
Scooter Dahan has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Dahan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Treyold is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Treyold wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T2#
Treyold tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Dahan easily slips into full mount!
Dahan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dahan controlling his opponent.
Dahan lands a couple of good shots and Treyold has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Treyold can't escape the position.
Dahan lands an elbow to the side of the head.
I really don't envy Treyold right now. #T3#
Dahan is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Dahan 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. Dahan gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Dahan apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Treyold fails to land with a series of punches.
Treyold scoring well with a low kick there.
Treyold lands with a thumping leg kick.
Treyold shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dahan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Treyold defends it well.
Treyold falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Dahan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dahan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Dahan seems to be working for a kimura but Treyold defends the submission attempt.
Treyold is looking for a sweep. Dahan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Dahan is looking for a kimura here. #T4##SUB#
Treyold is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dahan pulls his head out easily.
Dahan trying to pass the guard but Treyold defending well.
Dahan is looking to take a break and control but Treyold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dahan lands strikes from half guard.
Dahan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dahan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scooter Dahan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Treyold tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dahan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Treyold.
Treyold closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Dahan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Treyold's guard.
Dahan passes into half guard.
Treyold tries to kick Dahan off but Dahan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Treyold is not content to let Dahan control the position.
Treyold is trying to get back to full guard.
Dahan performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Dahan trying to control from half guard but Treyold is working away.
Treyold wants to get back to full guard but Dahan has mounted him!
Dahan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dahan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Treyold tries to reverse the position but Dahan maintains control.
Treyold is in a horrible position here. Dahan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Treyold tries to lock up and control but Dahan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Dahan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dahan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#ES#
Treyold bucks Dahan off and manages to get back to his feet!
Jerethan Treyold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Treyold throws a sloppy head kick and Dahan moves out of range easily.
Treyold misses with a low kick.
Treyold pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Treyold shoots for a double leg takedown but Dahan sprawls well. He's pushed Treyold's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And Dahan tries to counter it with a takedown but Treyold pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Treyold stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Dahan drives through with a takedown into Treyold's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dahan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
Treyold is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Dahan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dahan is looking to take a break and control but Treyold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dahan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Treyold is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dahan content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Treyold wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dahan content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Dahan cracks Treyold with a big right hand but Treyold just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Treyold taking punishment in the form of punches.
Scooter Dahan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dahan lands a nice forearm strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scooter Dahan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dahan 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scooter Dahan!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2024

#R1#
Dahan fails with the takedown
enabling Murray to counter with a crisp jab.
Dahan slips a jab from Murray.
Dahan darts in looking for a takedown but Murray gets double underhooks and turns Dahan into the cage.
Dahan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Murray moves into the clinch.
Murray lands a body punch.
Murray lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murray lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray lands with a left to the head.
Murray lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murray lands a left hand.
Dahan jumps guard but Murray turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Matthew Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scooter Dahan.#T1#
Murray softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murray.
Dahan is trying to drag Murray to the mat but Murray just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Murray makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murray pushes Dahan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Murray scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Murray as the two fighters clinch.
Dahan looks winded!
Murray is working Dahan over against the cage.
Murray lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Murray on the inside.
Murray lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
A short body shot lands from Murray as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Murray.
A short body shot lands from Murray as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murray lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murray lands a right hand.
Murray scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murray.
Murray lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murray lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Murray on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Murray.
Murray lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dahan backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Murray. #T3#
Murray lands with a light punch inside.
Murray lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murray lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#Dahan is rocked!
Murray lands a left hand.
Dahan is still on wobbly legs! Can Murray finish him?
Murray gets through Dahan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murray lands a big right hand that drops Dahan! The killer instinct kicks in and Murray finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Murray!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew Murray!
Our winner, Matthew Murray, 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: BANZAI COMBAT 44
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1#
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dahan tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dahan to the ground. Dahan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Dahan sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dahan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Dahan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dahan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smith defending against the ground and pound.
Dahan 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. #SUB2#
Dahan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smith managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dahan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahan wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith dodges the ground and pound from Dahan.#T1#
Dahan trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
Dahan is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Dahan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dahan working the head and body with strikes.
Check out the look on Dahan's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dahan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dahan working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face as Dahan controls the position.
Smith is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dahan is controlling him well.
Dahan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Smith's legs.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Dahan drags him back down.
Dahan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Smith managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dahan. #T3#
Smith tries to escape but Dahan is in control.
Smith avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dahan.
Dahan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Smith down.
Smith is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dahan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Smith wants to control but Dahan postures up.
Dahan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet.#T4#
An elbow from Dahan crashes against the mat.
A lull in the action here as Dahan stalls from top position.
Dahan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Smith is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dahan connects with a decent elbow.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Dahan drags him back down.#SUB2#
Dahan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dahan has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scooter Dahan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dahan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dahan avoids it really well and circles away.
James Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dahan lands with an overhand left.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Dahan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Dahan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Dahan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dahan feints a counter leg kick.
Dahan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith. #T1#
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dahan swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Dahan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dahan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dahan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dahan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Dahan is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dahan is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it.
Scooter Dahan has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Dahan thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Dahan misses with a head shot. Smith uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dahan tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Dahan pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dahan prevents Smith from standing back up.
Dahan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dahan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Dahan is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
Dahan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Smith looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dahan winds up and cracks Smith with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smith is not content to let Dahan control the position.
Dahan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dahan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dahan throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Dahan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Dahan.
Dahan throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Dahan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dahan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Dahan is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scooter Dahan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Dahan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Smith did well to prevent Dahan getting side control.
Dahan throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Dahan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
We've been informed that Dahan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dahan trying to control from Smith's half guard. Smith has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Smith 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.
Dahan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Dahan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet. #T1#
Smith is looking to stand up but Dahan isn't so interested in that idea.
Dahan looking to pass the guard.
Dahan throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Smith tries to stand but Dahan is controlling from the bottom.
Dahan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dahan is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smith trying to control but Dahan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dahan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Dahan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith wants to stand but Dahan has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Dahan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
Dahan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dahan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dahan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dahan content to stall in guard here.
James Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith controls Dahan momentarily but Dahan frees himself.
Dahan passes into half guard.
Dahan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dahan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Dahan is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Dahan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Smith shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dahan is trying to defend but Smith finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Scooter Dahan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith throwing shots but Dahan is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Scooter Dahan.
Well Dahan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scooter Dahan!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 33
Date: May 18, 2024

#R1#
Rivera tries to clinch up.
Rivera looks for the body kick but Dahan saw that one coming.
Dahan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rivera sprawls and moves away.
Dahan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Rivera moves into the clinch.
Rivera gets underhooks to prevent Dahan's takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Rivera's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rivera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rivera is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rivera.
Rivera throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Rivera.
Rivera pushes Dahan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rivera swings wildly with an uppercut but Dahan uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Rivera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Dahan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rivera manages to avoid it.
Rivera throws out a counter right but Dahan avoids it with no problem.
Dahan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dahan goes for a double leg but Rivera avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rivera continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Rivera breaks the clinch.
Rivera doesn't manage to clinch there - Dahan circles away.
Rivera scores with a punch to the head.
Rivera tries to close the distance and clinch but Dahan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rivera misses with a straight left.
Rivera lands a head shot.
Rivera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
Rivera forces Dahan back against the cage and clinches.
Rivera trying to land knees to the body. #TD#
Dahan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw 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!
Dahan taking a breather here.
Rivera is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dahan asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2##SUB#
Dahan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rivera takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dahan scoring with punches from side control.
Rivera tries to escape but Dahan is in control.
Dahan scoring with punches and elbows. #T3#
Rivera wants to get back to his feet.
Dahan advances to full mount. #SUB#
Dahan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rivera is surviving well by controlling Dahan's body position as best he can.
Rivera is bucking up trying to escape but Dahan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dahan with a couple of short strikes.
Dahan lands a big shot there that rocks Rivera but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dahan is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rivera trying desperately to get to his feet. #T4#
Dahan working the ground and pound effectively.
A nice elbow there by Dahan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivera is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#SUB#
Dahan moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Rivera has worked his arm free - good work by Rivera!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rivera can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dahan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rivera to see if he's OK.#SUB#
Dahan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dahan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rivera wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scooter Dahan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Rivera throws a leg kick #TD#
and Dahan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rivera won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Dahan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rivera, who protects the arm well.
Dahan trying to control the position but Rivera is working away.
Dahan 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.
Rivera pushes Dahan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dahan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Rivera on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rivera takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahan in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Scooter Dahan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rivera wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T1#
Dahan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rivera down.
Dahan working the head with strikes. #ES2#
Rivera bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Rivera misses with a right hand #TD#
and Dahan counters with a single leg into guard. Rivera didn't expect that.
Dahan wants to control from the top but Rivera keeps moving.
Dahan wants to pass the guard but Rivera is keeping the position.
Dahan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dahan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rivera can do to turn this around?#T2##SUB#
Dahan 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.
Dahan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dahan works over Rivera with some ground and pound from guard.
Dahan is looking to work some ground and pound but Rivera has wrist control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Dahan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dahan pushing down on Rivera's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rivera is refusing to be controlled, as Dahan sits in half guard.
Dahan lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Rivera on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Dahan there.
Dahan is looking to advance position but Rivera won't allow it.
Dahan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dahan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rivera is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Rivera is squirming around, avoiding Dahan's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Dahan lands a heavy elbow.
Dahan controlling his opponent.
Dahan landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dahan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rivera is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivera in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dahan landing punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Dahan looking for a guillotine from mount but Rivera is having none of it. #SUB#
Dahan looking for a guillotine from mount but Rivera is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scooter Dahan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
Dahan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rivera throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Dahan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rivera won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Dahan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dahan is chipping away with strikes.
A lull in the action here as Dahan stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dahan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rivera is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dahan is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T1#
Rivera takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #SUB#
Dahan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dahan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rivera wants to get back to his feet.
Dahan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2#
Check out the look on Dahan's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #ES2#
Rivera sneaks out the side door and pushes Dahan away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Dahan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rivera tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Dahan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dahan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rivera keeps working.
Dahan prevents Rivera from standing back up.
Dahan lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Dahan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rivera has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rivera is trying to stand up here but Dahan is controlling him well. #T3##SUB#
Dahan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rivera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dahan.
Dahan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rivera wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Dahan. #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.
Dahan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rivera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rivera wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Dahan is working for a submission of some sort.
Dahan is trying to control. Rivera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Enrique Rivera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dahan slips a nice elbow through Rivera's hands, connecting with Rivera's forehead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rivera punching from the bottom.
Rivera is looking to escape.
Scooter Dahan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dahan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scooter Dahan!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 21
Date: Apr 19, 2024

#R1#
Dahan has his takedown stuffed
and Banner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Banner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dahan circles away quickly and effectively.
Banner lands an overhand right.
Dahan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Banner circles away.
Dahan tries for a takedown but Banner circles away easily
and Banner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scooter Dahan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahan has his takedown stuffed
enabling Banner to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Dahan shoots in but Banner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Banner is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A right-left combo lands from Banner.
Dahan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Banner counters with a nice uppercut.
Dahan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dahan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dahan doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Banner counter with a right hand. #T2#
A slow jab from Banner misses its intended target.
Banner has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Dahan shoots and misses
and Banner counters with a stiff right hand.
Banner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dahan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Banner tests Dahan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lamont Banner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dahan on the side of the head.
Dahan misses with a shot to the body
and Banner counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Banner loads up on a big right hand but Dahan slips the punch.
It looked like Dahan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Banner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Dahan misses the target.
A punch combination from Banner misses.
Banner tests Dahan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Banner looks to throw the jab but Dahan is out of range.
Dahan attempts a counter takedown but Banner avoids it well and moves away.
Banner lands a head shot.
Dahan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Banner counters with a straight right hand.
Dahan shoots and misses
and Dahan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dahan or perhaps it was just good defense by Banner, which made it look bad. #T4#
Banner cracks Dahan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dahan tries for a takedown but Banner circles away easily
and Banner counters with a three punch combo that has Dahan backing up. Dahan nods at Banner to acknowledge the strikes.
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!#TD#
Dahan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Banner was covering up waiting for the punch and Dahan finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Banner is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dahan presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lamont Banner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Dahan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Banner is trying to escape back to his feet but Dahan uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dahan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dahan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Banner is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Banner's legs.
Dahan trying to control the position but Banner is working away. #T1##SUB#
Dahan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Banner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dahan scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dahan remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #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.
The strikes coming from Dahan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dahan advances nicely into full mount.
The referee warns Banner that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The referee warns Banner that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #ES2#
Banner bucks up and throws Dahan to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Banner throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Dahan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Banner won't be happy with that.
Dahan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banner keeps working.
Banner dodges the ground and pound from Dahan.
Dahan 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.#T3#
Dahan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SUB#
Dahan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Banner has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dahan wants to control but Banner is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Dahan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Banner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dahan throws an elbow but Banner slips to the side and avoids it well.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dahan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Banner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dahan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Dahan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dahan tries to advance to mount but Banner denies him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dahan is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scooter Dahan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice shot lands for Banner.
Dahan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Banner but Banner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dahan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banner.
Banner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Banner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lamont Banner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Banner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Banner looks to land a combination but Dahan avoids it well. #T1#
The crowd cheers as Banner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dahan doesn't seem phased though.
Banner misses with an uppercut. Dahan saw that one coming.
Dahan attempts a counter takedown but Banner avoids it well and moves away.
Dahan has his takedown stuffed
enabling Banner to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scooter Dahan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Banner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dahan misses with a takedown attempt
letting Banner counter with a right hand.
Dahan misses with a takedown attempt
and Dahan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Dahan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Banner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dahan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Banner moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dahan shoots and misses
and Banner counters with a series of strikes. Dahan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dahan shoots and misses
and Banner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dahan throws a series of punches but Banner moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Banner! But no joy.#T3#
Dahan darts in looking for a takedown but Banner gets double underhooks and turns Dahan into the cage.
Banner unleashes a big counter combination but Dahan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD#
Dahan successfully pulls guard.
Dahan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Banner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Banner trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dahan's guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Dahan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Banner is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Dahan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Banner is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Dahan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Banner is aware though and is defending well.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Banner has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dahan is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Decent striking displayed by Banner there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banner looks to land a combination. Dahan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Banner throws a combination. Dahan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lamont Banner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Banner 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lamont Banner!
In his post fight interview, Lamont Banner started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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