Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1131 Cleever v Farquhars
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Route throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Niaz clinches.
Route misses with a body punch.
Niaz prevents a body shot from Route.
Route throws a punch but it's blocked by Niaz.
Niaz blocks a body shot from Route. #TD2#
Niaz gets control of Route's arms and successfully pulls guard. Niaz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Niaz has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Route should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Niaz has tightened it up now! Route should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dick Niaz!
Dick Niaz thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C382: Blaydes vs Jiang II
Date: Jan 12, 2025

#R1##CL#
Fuentes gets a clinch.
Santos has had enough of the clinch but Fuentes keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Santos breaks from the clinch.
Fuentes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Santos's waist but Santos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fuentes off to one side.
Fuentes lands with a nice body punch.
Fuentes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fuentes tries to close the distance and clinch but Santos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Santos feints a counter leg kick.
Fuentes closes the distance looking to clinch
and Santos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Pedro Fuentes has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuentes tries to clinch but Santos moves away
and Santos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fuentes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fuentes backing away here, and Santos unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#KD2#
Santos drops Fuentes with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Fuentes looks back up at him and smiles so Santos waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Fuentes is rocked!#CUT2#Pedro Fuentes's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Fuentes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Santos counters with a good low kick that Fuentes was not able to check.
Fuentes tries to clinch but Santos is having none of it.
Fuentes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT2#Pedro Fuentes's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fuentes tries to close the distance and clinch but Santos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fuentes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fuentes defending well as Santos loads up on a big left hand.
Fuentes has a takedown stuffed.
Santos unleashes a big counter combination but Fuentes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Fuentes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Fuentes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fuentes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Santos counters with a right hand to the body. #TD#
Fuentes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Santos felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Fuentes is looking to advance position but Santos won't allow it.
Fuentes is looking to take a break and control but Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Santos is trying to get back to full guard.
Santos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fuentes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fuentes stalling away here and it's allowed Santos to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Fuentes postures up in Santos's guard and throws a big left but Santos blocks it. #SU#
Fuentes gets to his feet - Santos follows without any prompting.
Pedro Fuentes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fuentes.
Santos doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fuentes dives in for a single leg takedown but Santos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A countering left hand to the body from Santos misses.
Fuentes tries to score a body lock takedown but Santos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fuentes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Santos backwards. #BC2#
Santos manages to break the clinch.
Fuentes shoots for a double leg takedown but Santos sprawls well. He's pushed Fuentes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Santos lands a nice looking body shot. #CL#
Fuentes has closed the distance and engaged Santos in a clinch.
Santos prevents the takedown attempt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Santos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Santiago Santos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pedro Fuentes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Fuentes tries to clinch up.
Fuentes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Santos was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Santos throws a body punch but Fuentes moves out of range.
Santos throws a looping overhand right but Fuentes ducks down to avoid it.
Fuentes misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Santos to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Santos as Fuentes shoots in.
Santos follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Fuentes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos moves out of range of the body kick from Fuentes.
Santos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Fuentes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T1#
Santos keeping moving, preventing Fuentes from controlling successfully.
Santos pulls Fuentes in close to prevent any damage.
Fuentes trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Santos 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.#SU#
Fuentes stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Santos slaps away a takedown attempt from Fuentes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Santos only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fuentes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Santos avoids it really well and circles away.
Santos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fuentes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Santos as he jumps to the side.
Pedro Fuentes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fuentes tries for a takedown but Santos circles away easily
and Santos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Santiago Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3##KD2#
Santos lands a big right hand that sends Fuentes crashing to the mat! Santos stays standing though and waves Fuentes back to his feet!
Oh Fuentes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Santiago Santos!

Event: GAMMA#1128 Hawk v Ryder
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Riker misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
William Riker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Riker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Riker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Riker has control of the leg.
Riker is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Jones manages to get to full guard.
Riker wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard.
Riker is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
My spies in Roosters Coop inform me that Riker has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jones controls Riker momentarily but Riker frees himself. #T1##SUB#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Riker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Riker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Riker would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jones seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Jones working for a triangle but Riker defends it easily.
Riker wants to stand but Jones has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones controls Riker momentarily but Riker frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Riker misses.
Riker tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Riker counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
Riker wants to stand but Jones has his arm trapped. #T3#
Jones struggling a bit here.
Riker tries to get to his feet but Jones is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Riker in his guard. #SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Riker wants to stand and escape but instead Jones has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Riker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Jones drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Riker dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Jones is looking for a triangle but Riker pushes his legs off easily.
Jones is pulling down on Riker's head. It's preventing any offense from Riker, at least for the moment.
Jones looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Riker passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Riker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Riker misses with a hook.
Jones is looking for a counter combo.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Riker throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Riker scores with a jab to the body.
Riker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Riker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones counters with a body kick that stops Riker in his tracks momentarily.
Riker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Riker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones. #T1#
Riker connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
Kim Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Riker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Riker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Riker is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Riker wants to stand up but Jones manages to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jones throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Riker escapes and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Riker tries to stand but Jones is controlling his head.
Riker wants to stand but Jones has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3##SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Jones working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Riker has passed into half guard!
It looks like Riker is going to stand back up. #SUB#
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Riker tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Riker wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Jones uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Riker would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Jones has his foot on Riker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Riker works his way back into a safe position though.
Riker wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU2#
Riker stands up from Jones's guard - Riker perhaps looking for a knockout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Riker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Riker misses with a jab to the body
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Kim Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Riker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Riker throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Riker scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones lands with a cross. #CUT#It looks like William Riker has been cut.#TD2#
Riker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Riker defends well.
William Riker has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Riker is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riker tries to stand but Jones is controlling from the bottom. #T1##SU2#
Riker stands and steps away. Jones gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Riker cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Riker throws a right hand that misses
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Riker throws a sloppy body shot
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Riker checks a leg kick.
Riker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Riker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Riker misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a crisp right that sends Riker to the canvas! Jones follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim Jones!
After the fight, Kim Jones was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: DMMA 382: Karj v Bonaparte
Date: Jan 05, 2025

#R1#
Wick misses with a low kick.
Barbosa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barbosa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Wick.
John Wick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Wick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbosa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#KD2#
Barbosa cracks Wick with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Barbosa has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Wick to stand back up!#ROC2#Wick is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa throws an uppercut from hell that sends Wick clean off his feet! He's out cold! Barbosa stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Junior Barbosa!
After winning the bout, Junior Barbosa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Hallows vs Sicarius
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
Zakharov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lampi dips to his left and cracks Zakharov with an uppercut!#CUT#It looks like Leonid Zakharov has been cut.
Zakharov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lampi is looking to counter with head kicks.
Zakharov misses with a two punch combination.
Lampi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zakharov digs a good hook to Lampi's body.
Zakharov throws a combination that misses #KD#
and Lampi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Zakharov! Lampi lets Zakharov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Zakharov is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zakharov misses with an uppercut
and Lampi counters with a huge right that knocks Zakharov out cold! Lampi is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eemeli Lampi!
Eemeli Lampi thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Leite
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
A jab from Azevedo Souza does it's job there.#CUT2#It looks like Anthony Santana has been cut.
Azevedo Souza blocks a head kick by Santana.
Azevedo Souza takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Santana misses with a left hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a left to the body.
Azevedo Souza jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Santana moves out of range of the strikes.
Santana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azevedo Souza moves away.
Azevedo Souza swings for the body but Santana moves out of range.
Santana feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Santana thumps Azevedo Souza with a low kick.
Azevedo Souza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Santana can pounce on him.
Santana avoids a punch combination nicely.
Santana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It appears Santana was looking to counter with a kick there.
Azevedo Souza misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from Azevedo Souza lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Santana misses the target.
Santana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza looks to land a right hand but Santana moved out of range.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Azevedo Souza missing with a left hand there. Santana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Azevedo Souza walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Azevedo Souza takes a swing at Santana's ribcage but misses.
Santana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Azevedo Souza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Azevedo Souza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Santana scores with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Santana.
No joy there for Azevedo Souza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santana slips a straight right by Azevedo Souza.
Santana loads up on a big right hand but Azevedo Souza slips the punch.
As Santana backs off Azevedo Souza throws a huge counter combo but Santana manages to avoid it all.
Santana throws a lazy right hand but Azevedo Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Azevedo Souza is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Santana with a body shot.
Santana throws a push kick but Azevedo Souza slaps the foot to one side.
Azevedo Souza throws a big shot that misses.
Azevedo Souza misses with a double jab. #T2#
Santana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Santana misses with a body kick.
Azevedo Souza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santana.
Azevedo Souza throws the left hand but Santana avoids the punch easily.
Santana fires out a quick counter leg kick but Azevedo Souza just manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Santana.
Azevedo Souza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Santana with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Santana misses with a leg kick.
Santana dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Azevedo Souza. That did some damage!
Azevedo Souza lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Santana.
Santana throws a hook but Azevedo Souza blocks it.
Azevedo Souza now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Azevedo Souza fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Santana lands with a kick to the temple. Azevedo Souza shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Some bone on bone action there as Azevedo Souza checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3#
Santana takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Santana misses with a right hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Santana has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Azevedo Souza finds it's way round the side to connect with Santana's head.
Azevedo Souza is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice straight punches there by Santana. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Santana.
Santana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azevedo Souza moves away.
Azevedo Souza slips under a jab.
Azevedo Souza fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Santana looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Santana misses with a low kick.
Azevedo Souza changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Santana is breathing heavily.
Santana showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Azevedo Souza.
Good work by Azevedo Souza as he checks the leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azevedo Souza lands a jab to the head. #CUT2#Anthony Santana's cut is getting worse.
Santana's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Azevedo Souza connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Santana scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Santana connects with a jab.
Azevedo Souza scores with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Azevedo Souza.
Santana misses with a body shot.
Azevedo Souza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Azevedo Souza fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Santana looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Santana slips a straight right by Azevedo Souza.
Santana has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Azevedo Souza finds it's way round the side to connect with Santana's head.
Santana misses with a hook #KD2#
and Azevedo Souza counters with a crisp right hand that drops Santana! Azevedo Souza lets Santana back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Santana is rocked!#CUT2#Anthony Santana's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Azevedo Souza lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Santana head around and knocks him out cold! Azevedo Souza hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raphael Azevedo Souza!
A relieved looking Raphael Azevedo Souza thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DMMA 365 Prix v McIntyre
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Caruga gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Caruga has an active guard here but Klopstock has managed to pass into half guard.
Caruga is refusing to be controlled, as Klopstock sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Caruga actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Caruga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Klopstock moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Caruga.
Caruga trying to control but Klopstock flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klopstock is riding his opponent, not letting Caruga buck him off.
Caruga tries to break free. #T1##SUB2#
Klopstock is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Caruga has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Good control from Klopstock.
Klopstock is hanging on to Caruga's back as he tries to escape. #SUB2#
Klopstock is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Caruga with him. Caruga is trying to defend but Klopstock has an arm under the chin now! Caruga grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leonhard Klopstock!
Leonhard Klopstock spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: C354: Erdogan vs Chai
Date: Oct 27, 2024

#R1#
Fuentes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fuentes walks into a stiff left hand from Blank.
Fuentes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blank.
Fuentes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Blank jabs at Fuentes's body.
A shot to the body from Blank misses #TD2#
and Fuentes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Blank seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Blank pulls Fuentes in close to his closed guard and prevents Fuentes from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blank has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fuentes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Blank keeping moving, preventing Fuentes from controlling successfully.
Blank tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Fuentes postures up.
Blank really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fuentes trying to control the position from guard on top but Blank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fuentes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Blank misses with a wild body shot.
Fuentes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blank.#TD2#
Fuentes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Blank on his heels. He'll look to pass Blank's guard now, I'm sure.
Blank controlling Fuentes's posture.
Blank is trying to control the position but Fuentes postures up.
Fuentes postures up and lands a big shot to Blank's brow. #T2#
Blank keeping moving, preventing Fuentes from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Fuentes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blank has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fuentes has managed to get both his arms back between Blank's legs - danger averted.
Blank is pulling down on Fuentes's head. It's preventing any offense from Fuentes, at least for the moment.
Blank has momentary wrist control but Fuentes slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Blank looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fuentes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Blank looking for a sweep. Not yet Blank, not yet.
Fuentes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Blank is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fuentes trying to control but Blank is working from the bottom. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fuentes stopping the sweep attempt from Blank.
Blank trying to control the position.
Fuentes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fuentes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Blank working for a triangle but Fuentes defends it easily.
Fuentes stopping the sweep attempt from Blank.
Fuentes trying to control but Blank is working from the bottom. #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.#SUB#
Blank is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fuentes defends well.
Blank will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Blank keeping moving, preventing Fuentes from controlling successfully.
Fuentes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Blank looking for a sweep. Not yet Blank, not yet.
Blank bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fuentes's guard. #REVR#
Blank throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blank postures up and lands a big shot to Fuentes's brow.
Fuentes doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blank's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fuentes wants to sweep but no luck.
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 Billy Blank will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pedro Fuentes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fuentes.
Blank sneaks back into half guard.
Fuentes is looking to stall here but Blank recovers full guard.
Blank 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.
Pedro Fuentes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blank looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Blank has his foot on Fuentes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fuentes works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Blank working for a triangle but Fuentes defends it easily. #SUB#
Blank is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Fuentes won't allow Blank to sweep him here.
Blank is controlling Fuentes's posture.
Fuentes wants to control from the top but Blank keeps moving. #SUB#
Blank working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fuentes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Blank is tightening it up a little... Fuentes has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Fuentes reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Fuentes taps out! Nice BJJ there by Blank!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Billy Blank!
Billy Blank seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 363 Karjalainen v Kluz
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1##CL#
Lightspeed closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Lightspeed.
Haudegen blocks a body shot from Lightspeed.
Good body shot from Lightspeed. #TD2#
Haudegen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Haudegen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lightspeed controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haudegen keeping moving, preventing Lightspeed from controlling successfully. #T1#
Lightspeed showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Haudegen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lightspeed engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lightspeed lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Haudegen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lightspeed throws out the jab.
And Haudegen tries to counter it with a takedown but Lightspeed pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lightspeed just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Lightspeed forces Haudegen back against the cage and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Haudegen tries to stall but Lightspeed uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lightspeed tries a body shot but Haudegen blocks it.
A body shot lands from Lightspeed.
Lightspeed scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lightspeed cracks Haudegen with a nice body shot.
Lightspeed misses with some punches.
Haudegen tries to stall but Lightspeed uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Haudegen stalls.
Good body shot from Lightspeed.
Haudegen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lightspeed to keep the fight standing.#T3##TD2#
Haudegen pulls guard effortlessly.
Lightspeed trying to stand up but can't free himself from Haudegen's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Haudegen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lightspeed sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Haudegen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lightspeed is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Haudegen has his foot on Lightspeed's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lightspeed works his way back into a safe position though.
Lightspeed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4##SUB2#
Haudegen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lightspeed wants to pass the guard but Haudegen is keeping the position.
Haudegen keeping moving, preventing Lightspeed from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arax Lightspeed dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lightspeed wants to clinch up but Haudegen keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Lightspeed closes the distance and pushes Haudegen back into the cage.
Lightspeed lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lightspeed lands a shoulder strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lightspeed goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lightspeed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lightspeed throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lightspeed misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightspeed misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haudegen avoiding damage.
Haudegen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lightspeed lands an uppercut.
Haudegen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lightspeed pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Lightspeed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lightspeed misses with a body punch.
Haudegen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lightspeed just stands there and leans against the cage.
Haudegen is looking to control Lightspeed's arms but Lightspeed gets an underhook and turns him. Now Haudegen has his back to the cage.
Lightspeed misses with a punch to the body.
Haudegen fails to pull guard.
Arax Lightspeed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Svalbard Haudegen.
Haudegen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lightspeed lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
Haudegen lands a takedown into guard.
Lightspeed wants to improve his position but instead Haudegen has moved into half guard.
Lightspeed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lightspeed knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Haudegen on the ground.
Haudegen slows the pace down in half guard.
Lightspeed on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lightspeed tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Haudegen wants to pass to mount but Lightspeed is defending the position.
Lightspeed tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Haudegen has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Lightspeed is squirming around, avoiding Haudegen's attempts to control the action.
Haudegen moves to the back. #T3#
Haudegen controlling from the back.
Lightspeed tries to escape but Haudegen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Haudegen controlling well, preventing Lightspeed from escaping the position.
Lightspeed trying to control the action but Haudegen just sinks the hooks in. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lightspeed tries to escape but Haudegen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lightspeed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haudegen can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Lightspeed 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 Haudegen gets his way!
Well, with Haudegen on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Lightspeed is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Lightspeed defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB2#
Haudegen working for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Svalbard Haudegen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Lightspeed clinches up with Haudegen and pushes him back against the cage.
Haudegen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lightspeed prevents it.
Lightspeed misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lightspeed misses with a body punch.
Lightspeed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haudegen's elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch on the inside from Haudegen fails to land.
Lightspeed tries a body shot but Haudegen blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightspeed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lightspeed misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lightspeed misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Lightspeed.
Lightspeed lands a right hand.
Lightspeed is leaning against Haudegen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Haudegen tries to stall but Lightspeed uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Haudegen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haudegen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lightspeeds head.
Lightspeed misses with a punch to the body.
Haudegen tries to pull guard but Lightspeed holds him up against the cage and eventually Haudegen drops back down to his feet.
Lightspeed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haudegen's elbow.
Haudegen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Arax Lightspeed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Svalbard Haudegen.
Lightspeed misses with a punch on the inside.
Haudegen tries to pull guard but Lightspeed holds him up against the cage and eventually Haudegen drops back down to his feet.
Lightspeed lands a hook that snaps the head of Haudegen backwards.
Lightspeed working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Haudegen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lightspeed misses with a body punch.
Lightspeed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lightspeed goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Haudegen blocking some punches.
Lightspeed working aggressively here. #T2#
Lightspeed lands a body shot in the clinch.
Arax Lightspeed has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Haudegen jumps guard and drags Lightspeed to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lightspeed would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Haudegen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lightspeed controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lightspeed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haudegen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lightspeed trying to control but Haudegen is working from the bottom. #T3#
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lightspeed content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Haudegen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lightspeed.
Haudegen blocks a head kick by Lightspeed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lightspeed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lightspeed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haudegen manages to avoid it.
Lightspeed wants to clinch up but Haudegen keeps it at a distance.
Lightspeed is looking to take this fight 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.
Haudegen moves out of range as Lightspeed throws a body kick.
Haudegen feints the counter takedown.
Haudegen scores with a jab to the body.
Lightspeed tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Haudegen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lightspeed to the mat! Lightspeed manages to get full guard.
Lightspeed is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Haudegen dives into side control. #REVR#
Lightspeed tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Haudegen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haudegen controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arax Lightspeed showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lightspeed 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SMASH: Veainu vs Barboza
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Lampi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dren Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#It looks like Eemeli Lampi has been cut.
Dren Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Lampi lands a nice looking body kick.
Dren Jr moves out of range as Lampi strikes.
The fighters circling - Lampi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dren Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lampi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lampi catches Dren Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#It looks like Zdravko Dren Jr has been cut.
No joy there for Dren Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lampi looks to throw the jab but Dren Jr is out of range. #T1#
A low kick from Lampi misses
and Lampi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lampi connects with a right hand. Dren Jr shakes it off.#CL#
Dren Jr drives through and clinches with Lampi against the cage.
Dren Jr takes a shot to the head.
Lampi throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lampi.
Dren Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Dren Jr lands an elbow just above Lampi 's eye.
Dren Jr lands an elbow inside that Lampi shrugs off.
Lampi lands a left hand.
Dren Jr lands a damaging elbow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Dren Jr breaks the clinch.
A shot to the body from Lampi misses #KD#
and Dren Jr counters with a series of strikes that sends Lampi to the canvas! Dren Jr follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Dren Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2##SUB2#
Dren Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lampi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dren Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Lampi's legs - danger averted.
Dren Jr wants to control from the top but Lampi keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lampi looking for a guillotine here but Dren Jr defends easily. #SUB2#
Dren Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Lampi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dren Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lampi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dren Jr is one step ahead there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dren Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Lampi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dren Jr pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Dren Jr wants to stand up but Lampi is controlling the position.
Lampi gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Lampi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Lampi looking for a guillotine here but Dren Jr defends easily. #SUB2#
Lampi is looking for a triangle but Dren Jr pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Lampi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dren Jr defends well.#SU#
Dren Jr gets to his feet. Lampi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lampi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dren Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
A head kick by Lampi misses
and Dren Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lampi blocks a head kick by Dren Jr.
Lampi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lampi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dren Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Lampi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dren Jr misses with a head kick.
Lampi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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!
Dren Jr tries to clinch but Lampi is having none of it.
Lampi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lampi flicks out a counter leg kick but Dren Jr steps away.
Dren Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eemeli Lampi dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lampi scores with a nice head shot.
Lampi connects with a single shot there.
A big left from Dren Jr misses.
Dren Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lampi is trying to counter with his kicks.
A head kick by Dren Jr misses
and Lampi counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Dren Jr! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Eemeli Lampi!
Eemeli Lampi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#1103 Wrecks v Anudo
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1#
Riker scores with a punch to the head.
Riker thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Waddle was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Waddle wants to clinch.#CL#
Waddle closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riker struggles to land a body shot inside as Waddle controls his hands.
Riker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Riker stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Waddle keeps control of Riker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Waddle has a couple of punches blocked by Riker. #T1#
Riker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Riker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riker blocks an uppercut.
Riker blocking some punches.
Riker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Riker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Waddle pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Waddle misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Waddle.
Riker blocks a body shot from Waddle.
Waddle pushes Riker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Waddle misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Riker manages to pull guard.
Riker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Waddle avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2##SUB2#
Riker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Riker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Waddle defends well.
Riker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Riker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Waddle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Riker working a defensive guard but Waddle passes into half guard. #T3##SU#
Waddle postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Riker to stand up. #CL#
Waddle closes the distance and pushes Riker back into the cage.
Waddle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Waddle.
Riker can't get the takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Waddle.
Waddle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Waddle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Riker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Waddle to keep the fight standing.
Garry Waddle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Riker.
Waddle working aggressively here.
Riker is looking for a takedown.
Waddle scores with a shot to the side of Riker's head. #T4#
Waddle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Riker lands a nice shot to the body.
Riker is trying to pull guard but Waddle turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Waddle being controlled against the cage.
Waddle working aggressively here.
Riker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Waddle up against the cage.
Waddle lands a right hand.
Riker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Waddle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Riker misses with the head strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Waddle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Waddle tries a body shot but Riker blocks it. #BC2#
Riker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garry Waddle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!#CL#
Waddle closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Garry Waddle dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Waddle doesn't manage to clinch there - Riker circles away.
Waddle closes the distance but Riker moves to the side #TD2#
and Riker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Waddle's guard.
Waddle tries to strike from the bottom. #SU2#
Riker gets to his feet. Waddle looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
William Riker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Waddle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riker lands with a straight right. Waddle didn't see that one coming.
Waddle wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waddle walks into a left hand. #T1#
Riker digs a good hook to Waddle's body.
Riker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Waddle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Waddle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Riker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Waddle tries to clinch up but Riker circles away and keeps his distance.
Riker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Waddle sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Riker gets a clinch.
Riker is trying to drag Waddle to the mat but Waddle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Riker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Waddle prevents it. #T2##TD2#
Riker successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Riker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Waddle defends well.
Riker is trying to keep Waddle in close. #SU#
Waddle gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Riker misses with a looping right.
Waddle tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Riker counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Waddle is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Riker avoids the strikes from the bottom by Waddle.#SU2#
Riker decides to stand back up. Riker steps back and let's Waddle get back to his feet.
Riker looks to score with a jab to the body but Waddle is just out of range.
Waddle was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Riker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Garry Waddle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Riker.
Waddle moves out of range as Riker strikes.
Riker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Waddle counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Riker. Waddle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Waddle is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Waddle tries to clinch up.
Waddle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Riker keeps the fight on the outside.
Waddle tries to clinch up but Riker circles away and keeps his distance.
Waddle tries to clinch but Riker moves out of range.
Riker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Waddle defends it well.
Riker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Riker jabs Waddle right on the nose. Waddle blinks but takes it well.
Riker looks to score with a jab to the body but Waddle is just out of range.
Waddle went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Waddle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Waddle counters with a right hand to the body.
Riker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Waddle doesn't manage to clinch there - Riker circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Riker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Riker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Waddle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riker.
The fight stays on the outside here - Waddle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Riker throws a combination that misses
and Waddle counters with a lovely shot to the body.
William Riker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Riker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Waddle is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Riker.
Riker 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Waddle's hands.
Riker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Waddle.
A slow jab from Riker misses its intended target. #T1#
Riker scores with a nice right hand.
Riker jabs Waddle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Riker throws a jab but it's blocked by Waddle.
Waddle fires out a quick counter leg kick but Riker just manages to avoid it.
Waddle tries to clinch there but Riker circles away.
Waddle jabs Riker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Waddle tries to close the distance and clinch but Riker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Riker just misses with a punch to the body.
Waddle was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Waddle tries to close the distance and clinch but Riker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Waddle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Waddle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Riker.
Riker just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWaddle.#T2#
Riker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Waddle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riker throws out the jab.
Waddle is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Riker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Waddle moves away.
Riker tries to bum rush Waddle with a series of wild strikes but Waddle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Riker throws a looping overhand right but Waddle ducks down to avoid it.
Riker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Riker misses with a body punch
and Waddle counters with an inside leg kick.
Riker swings for the body but Waddle moves out of range.
Waddle throws a body punch but Riker moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riker misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Riker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Riker throws a jab but it's blocked by Waddle.
Riker misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Riker.
Waddle closes the distance but Riker moves to the side #TD2#
and Riker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Riker. #SU2#
Riker stands up from Waddle's guard - Riker perhaps looking for a knockout.
Riker throws an off balance right hand
and Waddle counters with a left to the body.
Riker throws a big shot that misses.
Riker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Waddle. #T4#
Riker misses with a straight left.
Riker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Waddle counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Riker thinking.
Riker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Waddle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Riker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Waddle digs a good body shot into Riker's ribs.
Waddle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Waddle closes the distance and pushes Riker back into the cage.
Riker has Waddle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Waddle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Riker has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Waddle seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Riker can turn it around.
Riker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Waddle pulls him back up using the underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
William Riker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Riker 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: C350: Marley vs Hightower II
Date: Oct 13, 2024

#R1#
Chai misses with a straight left.
Fuentes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fuentes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chai swivels and escapes.
Chai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Chai has managed to clinch.
Fuentes is trying to pull guard but Chai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Fuentes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chai lands with a left to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Pedro Fuentes has been cut.
Fuentes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chai just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chai. #BC#
Fuentes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fuentes.
Fuentes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chai tries to avoid it but Fuentes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chai to the ground. Chai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chai throws out a counter right but Fuentes avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Chai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fuentes.
Chai cracks Fuentes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fuentes slips under a jab from Chai.
Pedro Fuentes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai doesn't manage to clinch there - Fuentes circles away.
Chai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fuentes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chai manages to circle out of the way.
Chai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fuentes is out of range.
Fuentes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chai wants to counter with a clinch but Fuentes pushes him away.
Jab, jab by Chai - just one landing. #CUT2#Pedro Fuentes's cut is getting worse.
Fuentes lands with a slapping head kick. #T2#
Chai avoids the head kick by Fuentes.
Chai replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fuentes blocks it well.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fuentes manages to avoid it.
Chai throws out a loose jab but Fuentes uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Chai clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuentes throws an elbow but it misses.
Fuentes is trying to break free.
Chai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fuentes can't break the clinch.
Fuentes tries to pull guard but Chai forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chai prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fuentes blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Fuentes uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Fuentes decides to pull guard.
Fuentes wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
Fuentes throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Chai controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fuentes is adopting a defensive guard.
Chai preventing the sweep.
Fuentes pulls Chai in close to prevent any damage.
Chai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Fuentes wants to slow Chai down by chopping away at his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ghost Chai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pedro Fuentes's cut.
That's time! Fuentes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fuentes is defended easily by Chai.
Chai misses with a straight left.
Chai throws a body punch but Fuentes moves out of range.
Chai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chai slaps away a takedown attempt from Fuentes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuentes darts in looking for a takedown but Chai gets double underhooks and turns Fuentes into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Fuentes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chai trying to land knees to the body.
Fuentes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Chai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fuentes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fuentes blocks an uppercut.
Chai lands a shoulder strike.
Chai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fuentes backwards.
Fuentes tries to pull guard but Chai won't allow it.
Chai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chai lands a shot to the body.
Chai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fuentes tries to pull guard but Chai won't allow it.
Fuentes tries to circle away but Chai has him pinned against the cage.
Fuentes is trying to pull guard but Chai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
Chai misses with a knee to the head.
Fuentes prevents a body shot from Chai.
Chai stops a takedown attempt from Fuentes. #BC#
Fuentes manages to break the clinch.
Chai lands the left hand.
Fuentes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chai checks it well.
Chai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#Pedro Fuentes's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chai wants it to stay on the feet.
Fuentes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Chai has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Pedro Fuentes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fuentes looks for a takedown but Chai sprawls well.
Fuentes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3##CL#
Fuentes closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fuentes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fuentes moves away from the strike by Chai.
Fuentes throws a right and a left that Chai avoids nicely.
Chai throws out a counter right but Fuentes avoids it with no problem.
Chai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fuentes. That did some damage!
Chai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fuentes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#Jeez, Pedro Fuentes's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ghost Chai!
Our winner, Ghost Chai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DMMA 359 Kaengsaklek v Drake
Date: Oct 13, 2024

#R1#
Wick defending well as Masamba loads up on a big left hand.
Wick throws a poor cross that misses
and Wick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wick throws a leg kick which misses Masamba's front leg but catches the back leg as Masamba tries to avoid it.
Masamba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Masamba takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wick bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Masamba's head backwards.#CUT2#It looks like Lutalo Masamba has been cut.
Wick moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Masamba misses its intended target.
Wick ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wick throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Masamba to counter with a crisp jab.
Masamba blocks a head kick by Wick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wick slips under a jab.#KD2#
Wick drops Masamba with a beautiful combination! Masamba stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Wick is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Masamba is rocked!#T1#
Wick darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Masamba's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Wick before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Wick!
After winning the bout, John Wick thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 358 Dewitt v Prix
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
Haudegen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Materlak.
Haudegen misses with a low kick.
Haudegen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Materlak lands a jab-cross combination.
Haudegen shoots in for a takedown but Materlak shows good takedown defense.
A low kick from Materlak is predictable there #TD#
and Haudegen counters with a shoot takedown. Materlak fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Materlak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Haudegen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Materlak is pulling down on Haudegen's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Materlak is looking for a triangle but Haudegen pushes his legs off easily.
Materlak is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Haudegen trying to control the position from guard on top but Materlak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Materlak has his foot on Haudegen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haudegen works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Materlak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Materlak wants to stand and escape but Haudegen is having none of it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Haudegen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Materlak motions for Haudegen to come forward. Materlak throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Materlak dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haudegen. That did some damage!
We've been hearing reports that Haudegen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Michal Materlak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Haudegen tries to move into range but Materlak moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Materlak misses with a hook.
Materlak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haudegen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Materlak sprawls and moves away.
Michal Materlak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Materlak throws a jab but it's blocked by Haudegen.
Materlak throws a hook but Haudegen avoids it easily.
Haudegen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Materlak misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Haudegen counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haudegen in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Materlak struggling a bit here.
Haudegen is looking to take a break and control but Materlak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Haudegen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #ES2#
Materlak sneaks out the side door and pushes Haudegen away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Haudegen misses the shot to the body.
Materlak misses the jab.
Haudegen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Materlak tries to land a leg kick but Haudegen saw it coming and moves away.
Haudegen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Haudegen misses with a low kick as Materlak jumps back.
Haudegen slips under a jab.#T4#
Materlak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Haudegen.
Haudegen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Materlak.
Haudegen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Materlak connects with the punch.
Haudegen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Materlak with a nice calf kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haudegen misses with a straight right.
Materlak fakes the leg kick and cracks Haudegen in the body.
Haudegen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A low kick from Materlak is predictable there #TD#
and Haudegen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Materlak!
Materlak tries to escape but Haudegen is in control.
Haudegen advances to mount.
Materlak is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Materlak 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#
Materlak throws an overhand right that lands on Haudegen's shoulder, as Haudegen tries to avoid the shot.
Materlak throws a quick inside leg kick.
Materlak misses with a straight right.
Haudegen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Materlak misses with a few strikes there.
Haudegen attempts a counter takedown but Materlak avoids it well and moves away.
Materlak misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Haudegen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Materlak wants to stand back up but Haudegen manages to pass into side control.
Materlak sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Materlak is defending against the submission attempts here by Haudegen.
Materlak wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Haudegen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Svalbard Haudegen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Haudegen prevents Materlak from improving his position.
Haudegen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Materlak is looking for a sweep. Haudegen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Materlak is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Haudegen is working for a kimura but Materlak is defending it quite comfortably.
Materlak trying to control here. #T3##SUB#
Haudegen is trying to work for a kimura but Materlak is defending well.
Haudegen stops Materlak from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Haudegen blocks a jab.
Materlak throws a jab but it's blocked by Haudegen. #TD#
Haudegen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Materlak to the mat! Materlak manages to get full guard.
Materlak working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haudegen.
Materlak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Haudegen trying to control the position from guard on top but Materlak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Haudegen slips nicely into half guard.#ES2#
Materlak has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Haudegen is on him like a limpet, forcing Materlak back against the cage.#BC2#
Materlak breaks from the clinch.
Materlak blocks a jab.
Materlak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haudegen.
Haudegen misses with a body shot.
Materlak has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Haudegen finds it's way round the side to connect with Materlak's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donk. Haudegen catches Materlak right on the button with a cross.
Haudegen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
An inside leg kick lands from Materlak.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michal Materlak will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Haudegen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Haudegen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Michal Materlak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Materlak wants to slow Haudegen down by chopping away at his legs.
Michal Materlak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Materlak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Haudegen. Those never looked like landing.
Haudegen lands a jab.
Haudegen slips under a jab.
Haudegen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Materlak circles away quickly and effectively.
Materlak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Haudegen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Haudegen working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materlak is pressed up against the cage. Haudegen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Materlak down to the mat. Materlak avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Haudegen ducks right into an uppercut from Materlak.
Materlak connects with a body shot.
Materlak takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Materlak misses. #T1#
Haudegen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice defenses there by Materlak.
Materlak is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Haudegen with a body shot.
Haudegen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Materlak lands with a thumping leg kick.
Materlak misses with a low kick.
Haudegen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Materlak staying out of range there.
Materlak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haudegen.
Materlak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haudegen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Materlak.
Materlak lands a leg kick that knocks Haudegen off balance momentarily.
Materlak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Materlak takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Materlak takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Materlak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haudegen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Svalbard Haudegen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Haudegen misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Materlak. Haudegen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Materlak cracks Haudegen with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Materlak with the inside leg kick.
Materlak takes a swing at Haudegen's ribcage but misses.
Haudegen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
An inside leg kick from Materlak misses.
Haudegen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Materlak.
Haudegen needs to keep his hands up - Materlak had a free shot at his head there.
Materlak throws a lazy right hand but Haudegen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haudegen tries to counter with a takedown but Materlak is quick to defend against it.
Materlak scores with the left hand. Haudegen knows he should have avoided that one.
Materlak with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Materlak throws a shot from downtown. Haudegen moves away and avoids it.
Haudegen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Haudegen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A telegraphed right hand from Materlak misses the target. #T3#
Materlak moves away from the strike by Haudegen.
Materlak lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Haudegen lands a really nice looking cross but Materlak seems unphased.
Materlak connects with a body shot.
Haudegen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fighters circling - Haudegen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Materlak connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Haudegen's hands.
A good leg kick by Materlak.
Materlak misses with a looping right.
Haudegen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Haudegen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#It looks like Michal Materlak has been cut.
Materlak connects with a body shot that sends Haudegen's belly button to the back.
Materlak misses with a looping right.
Nice body punch from Materlak.
Materlak misses with a hook. Haudegen ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Materlak scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Materlak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Materlak lands a glancing blow to the side of Haudegen's head.
A low kick lands for Materlak.
A jab from Materlak misses.
A jab from Haudegen misses.
It seemed like Materlak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Materlak feints and then cracks Haudegen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Haudegen down.
Haudegen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Materlak manages to avoid it.
Haudegen catches Materlak with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Haudegen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Materlak connects with a leg kick.
Haudegen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Haudegen misses with an uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Materlak.
Materlak throws a nice inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Materlak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Materlak 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: OFK 445 -
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
Lykmekov throws a leg kick but Babinski moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Babinski misses the target.
No luck for Lykmekov with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Lykmekov looking to score a takedown here. Babinski is defending well but Lykmekov drives through and ends up in Babinski's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lykmekov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Babinski is keeping the position for now.
Babinski is looking to stand up but Lykmekov isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babinski keeping moving, preventing Lykmekov from controlling successfully.
Babinski wants to get back to his feet but Lykmekov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lykmekov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Babinski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lykmekov is controlling him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T1#
Lykmekov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Babinski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lykmekov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Babinski throws a hook but Lykmekov blocks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Babinski.
Babinski misses with a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Babinski.
Lykmekov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Babinski defends it nicely.#CL2#
Babinski tries to keep at a distance but Lykmekov has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Lykmekov tries to pull guard but Babinski holds him up against the cage and eventually Lykmekov drops back down to his feet.
Timofey Babinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shashlyk Lykmekov.#BC#
Babinski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Babinski as Lykmekov shoots in.
Lykmekov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Babinski counters with a nice body kick.
Lykmekov wants to clinch.
Babinski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Babinski misses with a body shot.
Lykmekov wants to counter with a clinch but Babinski pushes him away.
Timofey Babinski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Babinski. #T3#
Lykmekov goes for a double leg but Babinski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Babinski continues to drive forward.
Babinski connects with the punch.
Babinski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Babinski gets caught flat footed, as Lykmekov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lykmekov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Babinski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Babinski wants to stand up but Lykmekov is controlling him.
Lykmekov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Babinski wants to stand but Lykmekov is controlling the position.
Lykmekov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SU2#
Lykmekov gets to his feet. Babinski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4#
Lykmekov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lykmekov fails to land the takedown.
Babinski jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Lykmekov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shashlyk Lykmekov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babinski throws a sloppy head kick and Lykmekov moves out of range easily.
Babinski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lykmekov's hands.
Lykmekov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Babinski. Babinski obviously looking to wear him down.
Babinski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babinski tries a head kick but it misses.
Lykmekov is looking to clinch but Babinski is avoiding it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Lykmekov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Babinski is trying to break free.#BC2#
Lykmekov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Timofey Babinski 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#
Lykmekov closes the distance and clinches up with Babinski, looking for a takedown. Lykmekov pushes Babinski against the cage but Babinski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lykmekov misses with a takedown attempt - Babinski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Babinski misses the target.
Babinski looks to land a right hand but Lykmekov moved out of range.
Lykmekov shoots in but Babinski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Babinski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Timofey Babinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shashlyk Lykmekov.
Lykmekov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Babinski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lykmekov tries to clinch up but Babinski circles away and keeps his distance.
Babinski jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Lykmekov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Babinski's half guard.
Babinski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lykmekov can do to turn this around?
Lykmekov controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Lykmekov is looking for a kimura but Babinski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lykmekov to get the leverage. #T1#
Still in half guard, Lykmekov seems content to control.
Babinski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Babinski tries to get out of the position.
Babinski is trying to stand.
Lykmekov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Babinski wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lykmekov is looking to clinch but Babinski is avoiding it.
Lykmekov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Babinski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lykmekov with a poor takedown
and Babinski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Babinski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lykmekov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Babinski circles away.
Some wild striking there from Lykmekov. #T2#
Babinski missing with a left hand there. Lykmekov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lykmekov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Babinski swivels and escapes.
Lykmekov looks to clinch
and Babinski counters with a left to the body.
Lykmekov is breathing heavily.
Babinski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lykmekov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Babinski avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Babinski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Timofey Babinski is winning the standup battle so far.#KD#
Babinski cracks Lykmekov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Babinski has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lykmekov to stand back up!#ROC#Lykmekov is rocked!#T3#
Lykmekov wants to stay close but Babinski steps back to make room for something. Lykmekov seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Babinski and Lykmekov drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Timofey Babinski!
Our winner, Timofey Babinski, 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: OFK 444 -
Date: Oct 06, 2024

#R1#
Brychczy misses with a wild body shot.
Garrincha jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Marek Brychczy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garrincha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Brychczy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Garrincha takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brychczy avoids the body shot from Garrincha.
A telegraphed right hand from Garrincha misses the target.
Brychczy blocks a jab.
Garrincha blocks a jab.
Garrincha looks to score with a jab to the body but Brychczy is just out of range.
Garrincha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brychczy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Garrincha just misses with a punch to the body.
Garrincha throws a hook but Brychczy blocks it.
Garrincha loads up on a big right hand but Brychczy slips the punch.
Garrincha scores with a punch to the head.
No joy there for Garrincha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brychczy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Brychczy tries to bum rush Garrincha with a series of wild strikes but Garrincha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brychczy misses with a body shot.
Garrincha misses the jab.
Garrincha stuns Brychczy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brychczy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garrincha.
Garrincha misses with a hook.
Garrincha walks into a stiff left hand from Brychczy.#T1#
Brychczy throws a poor cross that misses
and Garrincha counters with a nice body shot.
Garrincha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brychczy.
Brychczy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garrincha.
Garrincha seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Garrincha scores with a jab.
Brychczy throws a series of strikes that have Garrincha backpedaling.
Garrincha misses with a hook. Brychczy ducked under it nicely.
Brychczy misses the shot to the body.
Brychczy lunges at Garrincha with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Garrincha's hand.
Garrincha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brychczy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brychczy looks to score with a jab to the body but Garrincha is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brychczy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brychczy cracks a nice hook into Garrincha's ribs.
Brychczy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Garrincha rather than just go for the knockout.
Brychczy takes a swing at Garrincha's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garrincha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good exchange - Brychczy coming out on top.
Garrincha throws a shot from downtown. Brychczy moves away and avoids it.
Brychczy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brychczy throws a body punch but Garrincha moves out of range.
Garrincha missing with a left hand there. Brychczy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brychczy throws out a counter right but Garrincha avoids it with no problem.
Brychczy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Brychczy throws a jab but it's blocked by Garrincha.
Garrincha catches Brychczy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brychczy works the jab nicely.
Garrincha misses the shot to the body.
Garrincha misses with an uppercut.
Garrincha looks to land a left hand but Brychczy moved out of range nicely.
Brychczy throws a good cross that connects.
Garrincha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brychczy throws an overhand right that lands on Garrincha's shoulder, as Garrincha tries to avoid the shot.
Brychczy swinging wildly here.
Garrincha lands a nice looking body shot.
Garrincha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Garrincha throws a good cross that connects.
Garrincha uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brychczy has time to react.
Brychczy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brychczy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garrincha throws out the jab.
Garrincha lands a slapping body shot.
Garrincha looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Garrincha misses. #T3#
Brychczy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Garrincha thuds his right hand into Brychczy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brychczy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Garrincha counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brychczy. Garrincha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garrincha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brychczy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Garrincha misses with a wild combination.
Garrincha cracks Brychczy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brychczy moves out of range of the strikes.
Garrincha is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Garrincha takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Garrincha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brychczy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garrincha cracks Brychczy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brychczy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garrincha.
Garrincha looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Garrincha looks to score with a jab to the body but Brychczy is just out of range.
Garrincha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brychczy.
Garrincha connects with the punch.#T4#
Brychczy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brychczy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Garrincha throws a shot from downtown. Brychczy moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Brychczy misses.
Garrincha ducks under a wild hook from Brychczy.
Garrincha takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Garrincha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garrincha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brychczy was well out of range. Poor timing from Garrincha.
A punch lands to the side of Brychczy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brychczy throws a lazy right hand but Garrincha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brychczy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Garrincha stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brychczy throws a body shot but no joy.
Garrincha lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brychczy at a distance.
Garrincha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brychczy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters circling - Brychczy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garrincha getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Garrincha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brychczy.
Garrincha walks into a straight right hand from Brychczy.
Brychczy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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 Hobo Garrincha 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#
Brychczy throws a right and a left that Garrincha avoids nicely.
Garrincha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brychczy.
Garrincha swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Brychczy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garrincha circles away quickly and effectively.
Brychczy lands a nice looking body shot.
Brychczy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garrincha throwing a counter right hand but Brychczy manages to avoid it.
Brychczy looks to score with a jab to the body but Garrincha is just out of range.
Garrincha is looking to counter punch.
Garrincha throws a body punch but Brychczy moves out of range.
Brychczy moves forwards but Garrincha connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Garrincha misses.
Brychczy misses with a wild body shot.
Garrincha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice body punch from Brychczy.
Brychczy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garrincha.
Brychczy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from Garrincha misses its intended target.
Garrincha pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Brychczy back to the cage. Garrincha follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brychczy defending well as Garrincha loads up on a big left hand.
Brychczy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garrincha.
Brychczy avoids the body shot from Garrincha.
Hobo Garrincha is winning the standup battle so far.
Donk. Brychczy catches Garrincha right on the button with a cross.
Garrincha pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Garrincha ducks under a wild hook from Brychczy.
Garrincha throws a hook but Brychczy avoids it easily.
Brychczy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brychczy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garrincha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garrincha defending well as Brychczy loads up on a big left hand.
Brychczy throws a hook to the side of Garrincha's head but Garrincha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garrincha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brychczy defending well as Garrincha loads up on a big left hand.
Brychczy lands a nice shot to the body.
Brychczy just misses with a punch to the body.
Garrincha is looking to counter punch.
Brychczy staying out of range there.
Brychczy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brychczy swings for the body but Garrincha moves out of range.
A jab from Brychczy finds it's way through Garrincha's defenses.
Garrincha throws the left hand but Brychczy avoids the punch easily.
Brychczy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garrincha.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Brychczy looks to land a left hand but Garrincha moved out of range nicely.
Brychczy misses with a right hand
and Garrincha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garrincha takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
Brychczy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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!
Brychczy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brychczy throws a jab but it's blocked by Garrincha.
Brychczy misses with a series of wild punches.
A little feinted left hand from Garrincha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Garrincha moves out of range as Brychczy strikes.
Brychczy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Garrincha backs up against the cage.
Garrincha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brychczy drops his hands momentarily and Garrincha takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brychczy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garrincha circles away quickly and effectively.
Brychczy lands a glancing blow to the side of Garrincha's head.
Brychczy slips under a jab from Garrincha.
Garrincha throws a big shot that misses.
Brychczy digs a good body shot into Garrincha's ribs.
Brychczy throws a lazy right hand but Garrincha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brychczy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garrincha.
Brychczy looks to throw the jab but Garrincha is out of range.
Garrincha on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Garrincha looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Garrincha throws a hook to the side of Brychczy's head but Brychczy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garrincha pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Brychczy lands the left hand.
Garrincha connects with a body shot that sends Brychczy's belly button to the back.
A slow jab from Brychczy misses its intended target.
Brychczy throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circling - Brychczy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brychczy scores with a jab to the body.
Brychczy misses with the combination.
Brychczy misses with a hook. Garrincha ducked under it nicely.
Brychczy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brychczy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Garrincha blocks a jab.
Brychczy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garrincha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Brychczy lands.
Brychczy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garrincha.
Garrincha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice cross by Brychczy.
Brychczy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
Garrincha scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. Garrincha catches Brychczy right on the button with a cross.
Brychczy scores with a hook to the body. Garrincha takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brychczy throws a body shot but no joy.
Brychczy slips a straight right by Garrincha.
Garrincha misses with a wild body shot.
Garrincha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brychczy was well out of range. Poor timing from Garrincha.
Good exchange - Brychczy coming out on top.
Brychczy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garrincha cracks Brychczy with a good jab.
Brychczy misses with a hook.
Brychczy moves out of range as Garrincha strikes.
Brychczy throws a big shot that misses.
Garrincha is looking for a counter combo.
Brychczy works Garrincha's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garrincha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garrincha looks to land a right hand but Brychczy moved out of range.
Brychczy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brychczy slips a straight right by Garrincha.
Brychczy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garrincha.
Brychczy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Brychczy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Brychczy misses the shot to the body.
Garrincha swings for the body but Brychczy moves out of range.
Brychczy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garrincha.
Brychczy jabs at Garrincha's body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Garrincha.
Garrincha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brychczy throws out the jab.
Garrincha defending well as Brychczy loads up on a big left hand.
Garrincha digs a good body shot into Brychczy's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Brychczy.
A little jabbing left from Brychczy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brychczy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brychczy slips a straight right by Garrincha.
Brychczy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brychczy throws a looping overhand right but Garrincha ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrincha throws a hook but Brychczy avoids it easily.
Brychczy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garrincha manages to avoid it.
Brychczy throws a big shot that misses.
Brychczy slips a jab from Garrincha.
Brychczy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garrincha.
Brychczy connects with a body shot that sends Garrincha's belly button to the back.#T1#
Garrincha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brychczy moves away.
Garrincha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brychczy throws out the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brychczy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brychczy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garrincha was well out of range. Poor timing from Brychczy.
Garrincha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garrincha looks to score with a jab to the body but Brychczy is just out of range.
Garrincha misses with a straight left.
Garrincha loads up on a big right hand but Brychczy slips the punch.
Garrincha moves forwards but Brychczy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Garrincha misses with a two punch combination.
Garrincha throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brychczy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garrincha.
Garrincha missing with a left hand there. Brychczy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brychczy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brychczy looks to land a left hand but Garrincha moved out of range nicely.
Garrincha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Garrincha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brychczy moves away.
Garrincha defending well as Brychczy loads up on a big left hand.
Garrincha lands a body shot.
Brychczy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brychczy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brychczy looks to score with a jab to the body but Garrincha is just out of range.
Garrincha swings for the body but Brychczy moves out of range.
Garrincha misses with a body shot.
Brychczy misses with a body shot.
Garrincha moves out of range of the strikes.
Brychczy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Garrincha counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Garrincha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garrincha looks to score with a jab to the body but Brychczy is just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Garrincha.
A swing and a miss from Garrincha.
Garrincha jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brychczy throws a body shot but no joy.
Brychczy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garrincha throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brychczy. Garrincha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garrincha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brychczy.
Brychczy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Garrincha throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Garrincha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brychczy.
Brychczy stuns Garrincha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Garrincha finds it's way through Brychczy's defenses.
Garrincha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garrincha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brychczy moves away.
A big left from Brychczy misses.
Garrincha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brychczy moves out of range of the strikes.
Brychczy fails to land with a series of punches.
Brychczy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brychczy throws the left hand but Garrincha avoids the punch easily.
Garrincha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brychczy moves away.
Garrincha cracks Brychczy with a good jab.
A slow jab from Brychczy misses its intended target.
Garrincha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garrincha moves out of range of the strikes.
Garrincha looks to land a combination but Brychczy avoids it well.
Brychczy misses with a hook.#T4#
Garrincha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brychczy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brychczy throws a looping overhand right but Garrincha ducks down to avoid it.
Brychczy throws a body shot but no joy.
A clash of legs there as Brychczy blocks the low kick.
Garrincha works Brychczy's body with a nice hook.
Brychczy connects with a body shot.
Garrincha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brychczy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Garrincha misses with a wild body shot.
Brychczy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Garrincha finds it's way round the side to connect with Brychczy's head.
Brychczy ducks under a wild hook from Garrincha.
Brychczy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brychczy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brychczy tries to bum rush Garrincha with a series of wild strikes but Garrincha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Garrincha takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brychczy slips a jab and a cross from Garrincha.
Brychczy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Garrincha misses with a few strikes there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Hobo Garrincha did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Garrincha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brychczy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brychczy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garrincha misses with a hook.
Garrincha misses with a wild body shot.
Garrincha throws a right and a left that Brychczy avoids nicely.
Brychczy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Garrincha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brychczy.
Brychczy lands with a good body shot.
Brychczy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garrincha moves away.
Brychczy thuds his right hand into Garrincha's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Garrincha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brychczy.
Brychczy swings for the body but Garrincha moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brychczy misses with a wild body shot.
Brychczy scores with a shot to the body.
Brychczy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garrincha.
Brychczy throws a hook but Garrincha blocks it.
Brychczy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot lands for Brychczy.#T1#
Brychczy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Garrincha. Those never looked like landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Brychczy misses the target.
Garrincha slips under a jab.
Garrincha throws a body shot but no joy.
Garrincha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brychczy was well out of range. Poor timing from Garrincha.
Brychczy takes a swing at Garrincha's ribcage but misses.
Garrincha is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Garrincha throws a jab when Brychczy was well out of range.
Garrincha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brychczy.
Brychczy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brychczy checks the leg kick.
Brychczy throws a looping overhand right but Garrincha ducks down to avoid it.
Brychczy lands a really nice looking cross but Garrincha seems unphased.
Garrincha misses the jab.
Garrincha looks to score with a jab to the body but Brychczy is just out of range.
Brychczy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garrincha throws a looping overhand right but Brychczy ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Brychczy scores with a hook.
Brychczy moves out of range as Garrincha strikes.
Brychczy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garrincha.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Brychczy.
Brychczy lands a jab-cross combination.
Garrincha throws out a powerful jab.
Brychczy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brychczy misses with a body shot.
Garrincha punishes Brychczy's body with a nice straight punch.
Garrincha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brychczy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Garrincha counter with a right hand.
Brychczy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brychczy misses with a two punch combination.
Brychczy misses with an uppercut.
Brychczy throws a hook to the side of Garrincha's head but Garrincha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garrincha throwing a counter right hand but Brychczy manages to avoid it.
Brychczy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brychczy misses with a wild body shot.
Garrincha misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Garrincha scores with a hook to the body. Brychczy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Brychczy.
Garrincha throws the left hand but Brychczy avoids the punch easily.
Garrincha swings for the body but Brychczy moves out of range.
Brychczy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garrincha manages to avoid it.
Brychczy misses with a straight left.
Garrincha swings for the body but Brychczy moves out of range.
Garrincha's corner calls for a 1-2. Garrincha obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Garrincha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brychczy.
Brychczy scores with a body shot.
Garrincha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brychczy throws a nice looking combination but Garrincha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garrincha swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Garrincha throws a hook but Brychczy avoids it easily.
Brychczy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garrincha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brychczy.
Garrincha avoids the body shot from Brychczy.
Brychczy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Brychczy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garrincha.
Nice defenses there by Garrincha.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brychczy throws a lazy uppercut
and Garrincha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Garrincha misses.
Despite the aggression on Brychczy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Garrincha throws a hook but Brychczy blocks it.
Brychczy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garrincha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garrincha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brychczy was well out of range. Poor timing from Garrincha.
Brychczy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garrincha.
Brychczy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garrincha.
Garrincha throws a hook but Brychczy blocks it.
Brychczy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garrincha was well out of range. Poor timing from Brychczy.
Brychczy throws a hook but Garrincha avoids it easily.
Brychczy staying out of range there.
Brychczy looks to score with a jab to the body but Garrincha is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Garrincha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Garrincha ducks under a wild hook from Brychczy.
Garrincha with a nice cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brychczy throws a body punch but Garrincha moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Marek Brychczy 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!#R5#
Brychczy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brychczy throws a shot from downtown. Garrincha moves away and avoids it.
Garrincha misses with a body shot.
Garrincha avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Garrincha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brychczy swings for the body but Garrincha moves out of range.
Brychczy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garrincha.
Garrincha throws a leg kick but Brychczy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Garrincha missing with a left hand there. Brychczy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brychczy looks to score with a jab to the body but Garrincha is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brychczy. Garrincha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garrincha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brychczy was well out of range. Poor timing from Garrincha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrincha takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brychczy scores with a body shot.
Brychczy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garrincha was well out of range. Poor timing from Brychczy.
Brychczy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Garrincha avoids the body shot from Brychczy.
Brychczy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garrincha throwing a counter right hand but Brychczy manages to avoid it.#T1#
Brychczy blocks a jab.
Brychczy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brychczy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garrincha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Garrincha misses the target.
Brychczy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brychczy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garrincha.
Brychczy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brychczy moves out of range of the strikes.
Garrincha keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Garrincha fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brychczy on the side of the head.
Brychczy misses with a hook. Garrincha ducked under it nicely.
Garrincha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brychczy.
The fighters circling - Brychczy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Brychczy misses.
Garrincha fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Garrincha is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Brychczy.
Garrincha throws a big shot that misses.
Brychczy blocks a jab.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garrincha staying out of range there.
Garrincha swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Garrincha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brychczy ducks under a wild hook from Garrincha.
Brychczy misses the jab.
Garrincha lands a lovely overhand right.
Brychczy looks to score with a jab to the body but Garrincha is just out of range.
Garrincha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garrincha appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Brychczy moves out of range as Garrincha strikes.
Brychczy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brychczy defending well as Garrincha loads up on a big left hand.
Garrincha throws the left hand but Brychczy avoids the punch easily.
Garrincha walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brychczy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brychczy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Garrincha with a body shot.
Garrincha wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Garrincha looks to land a combination but Brychczy avoids it well.
Brychczy lands a nice looking body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Garrincha as he connects with a hook.
Brychczy throws a series of punches but Garrincha moves out of range.
Jab from Brychczy.#T3#
Garrincha drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brychczy needs to keep his hands up - Garrincha had a free shot at his head there.
Brychczy feints a jab promting Garrincha to slip. Brychczy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Garrincha slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brychczy. Garrincha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garrincha lands a body shot.
Brychczy ducks right into an uppercut from Garrincha.
Garrincha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brychczy moves away.
Brychczy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Garrincha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brychczy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garrincha takes a swing at Brychczy's ribcage but misses.
Brychczy throws a series of punches but Garrincha avoids them all with ease.
A quick step to the side and Garrincha tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garrincha moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab, jab by Brychczy - just one landing.
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!
Garrincha misses with an uppercut.
Garrincha looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Garrincha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Garrincha takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Garrincha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Brychczy.
Garrincha 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.
Jab from Brychczy.
Garrincha lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC#Brychczy is rocked!
Brychczy throws an overhand right that lands on Garrincha's shoulder, as Garrincha tries to avoid the shot.
Brychczy is still on wobbly legs! Can Garrincha finish him?
Brychczy scores with a shot to the body.
Brychczy seems to have recovered his senses.
Garrincha misses with a looping left.
Garrincha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Brychczy.
Garrincha throwing a counter right hand but Brychczy manages to avoid it.
Brychczy moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Garrincha misses its intended target.
Garrincha misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garrincha lands a body shot.
Garrincha lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Garrincha lands with a nice body punch.

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 Hobo Garrincha.
I think Garrincha has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hobo Garrincha!
Hobo Garrincha retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Hobo Garrincha, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Karter as Caruga shoots in.#TD#
Caruga shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Karter's guard.
Caruga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Caruga drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Caruga jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Caruga has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Caruga drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Caruga jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Caruga advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Caruga tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Caruga has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Caruga tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1##SUB#
Caruga is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Karter has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Caruga goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Karter rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Caruga's guard! Nice work there by Karter! #SUB#
Caruga looking for subs off his back but Karter has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Caruga actively working from the bottom here.
Karter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Caruga. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2##SUB#
Caruga looking for subs from the bottom but Karter mounts him!
Caruga tries to reverse the position but Karter maintains control.
Caruga tries to hold on but Karter postures up.
Karter controlling the position easily from mount.
Caruga keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Caruga is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Caruga is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Karter avoids the attempt from Caruga to control.
Karter prevents Caruga from getting the reversal.
Caruga tries to lock up and control but Karter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Caruga sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Caruga actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Caruga looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Karter's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Caruga trying to control here. #T4#
Caruga is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Caruga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Karter pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Caruga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Caruga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Caruga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Karter pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caruga wants to get back to full guard but Karter has mounted him!
Caruga wants to hold on but Karter pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lamar Karter will probably get the nod.
That's time! Caruga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Karter.
Caruga misses with a takedown attempt
and Karter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Caruga shoots in but Karter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It seemed like Karter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Caruga gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Karter counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stevo Caruga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caruga misses with a takedown
and Karter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Caruga is defended easily by Karter.#T1#
Caruga with a lazy takedown attempt
and Karter counters with a straight right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Karter as Caruga shoots in.
Karter steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Caruga shoots and misses #KD2#
and Karter counters with a crisp right hand that drops Caruga! Karter lets Caruga back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Caruga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Karter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Caruga takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Karter.
Lamar Karter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice sprawl there from Karter as Caruga shoots in.
Caruga misses with a takedown attempt
and Karter counters with a nice uppercut.
Karter moves in close and cracks Caruga with a massive right hand! Caruga, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Karter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lamar Karter!

Event: OFK 440-Esposito Vs Calrissian
Date: Sep 22, 2024

#R1#
Cooper misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Babinski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cooper scores with a body shot.
Cooper throws the left hand but Babinski avoids the punch easily.
Babinski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cooper counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cooper. Babinski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Babinski throws out a counter right but Cooper avoids it with no problem.
Cooper shoots in but Babinski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Babinski throws a leg kick but Cooper moved away.
Cooper avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cooper scores with a hook to the body. Babinski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper ducks under a wild hook from Babinski.
Cooper has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cooper missing with a left hand there. Babinski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cooper with a nice cross.
Cooper with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Babinski misses with a body kick. #T1#
Jab by Babinski.#CUT2#It looks like Matt Cooper has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Babinski.
Cooper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Babinski scores with a push kick.
Cooper fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Babinski avoids it really well and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Babinski! But no joy.
Babinski throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cooper makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Babinski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cooper throws out the jab.
Cooper throws a poor cross that misses
and Babinski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Babinski, as that shot connected.
Babinski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cooper connects with a jab.
Cooper misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Cooper shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Babinski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Cooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooper swings for the body but Babinski moves out of range.
Cooper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Babinski 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.
Babinski throws a lazy right hand but Cooper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cooper throwing a counter right hand but Babinski manages to avoid it.
Timofey Babinski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cooper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Cooper misses the target.
Babinski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#Matt Cooper's cut is getting worse.
Babinski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Babinski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Cooper misses the target.
Cooper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Babinski was well out of range. Poor timing from Cooper.
Babinski is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cooper with a body shot.
Babinski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cooper lands a really nice looking cross but Babinski seems unphased. #T3#
Cooper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cooper jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A low kick from Cooper misses
and Babinski counters with a nice uppercut.
Babinski throws a leg kick
and Cooper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Cooper misses.
Babinski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cooper.
Cooper misses with a hook to the body
and Babinski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#Matt Cooper's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cooper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cooper checks a leg kick.
Cooper misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Babinski counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cooper! Babinski lets Cooper back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Cooper is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooper fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Babinski on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cooper is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Babinski ducks under a wild hook from Cooper.
Cooper throws a leg kick
and Babinski counters with a crisp right that sends Cooper to the canvas! Babinski follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timofey Babinski!
A victorious Timofey Babinski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 352 Thuta v Steve
Date: Sep 22, 2024

#R1#
Widenose dives in and grabs Wick's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wick pushes down on Widenose's head and hops out.
Wick throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Widenose counters with a shoot takedown. Wick fights it but they end up in guard.
Widenose passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Widenose is trying to control the action in half guard but Wick is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Widenose lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wick controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose trying to control from half guard but Wick is working away. #T1##SUB2#
Widenose is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wick doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Widenose.
Wick is looking to improve his position.
Widenose with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Widenose is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wick looks like he's trying to stand up.
Widenose is looking to advance position but Wick won't allow it.
Widenose is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3##SUB2#
Widenose is working for a kimura but Wick is defending it quite comfortably.
Wick desperately trying to maintain half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wick throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Widenose stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wick misses with a wild body shot.
Wick seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#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.
Widenose drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wick throws a looping overhand right but Widenose ducks down to avoid it.
John Wick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wick uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Widenose has time to react.
Widenose moves in looking to clinch but Wick pushes him off.
Wick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Widenose looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wick sizes up Widenose with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wick scoring well with a low kick there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wick throws a leg kick but Widenose sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wick throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Widenose counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Widenose winds up and cracks Wick with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that John Wick will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Widenose fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wick avoids it really well and circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wick.
Wick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Widenose.
Wick tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Widenose counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Widenose trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose prevents Wick from getting back to his feet.
Widenose trying to move into half guard but instead Wick has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Wick throwing strikes from guard but Widenose blocks nicely. #T1#
Widenose can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wick controls the pace.
Wick is looking to stand up but Widenose won't let him.
Wick missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Widenose is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Widenose working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wick has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Widenose is proving hard to escape from.
Widenose looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wick is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Widenose working for a triangle but Wick defends it easily.
Widenose looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Wick wants to control from the top but Widenose keeps moving.
Widenose trying to keep a closed guard but Wick is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wick is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wick lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Wick. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wick.
Wick throws a body punch but Widenose moves out of range.
Wick misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Widenose decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wick's guard.

Wick is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Widenose presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Wick is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Widenose escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wick pivots, looking for a leg kick but Widenose is out of range and Wick settles back down.
Wick lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Bofur Widenose has been cut.
Wick is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wick fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Widenose on the side of the head.
Wick looks to score with a jab to the body but Widenose is just out of range.
Widenose displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wick throws out the jab. #TD2#
Widenose scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wick avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Widenose.
Widenose wants to control but Wick is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Widenose wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wick, who protects the arm well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Wick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bofur Widenose's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Wick just misses with a punch to the body.
Widenose is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Widenose ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Widenose shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wick but Wick pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wick connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wick lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wick throws a low kick but it's checked well by Widenose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wick misses the shot to the body.
Wick throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Widenose counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wick won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Widenose looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Widenose swings around for an armbar but Wick sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Widenose's guard.#T1#
Wick trying to control the position from guard on top but Widenose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wick not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU#
Wick decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
John Wick is winning the standup battle so far.
Widenose fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wick misses with a looping left.
Widenose darts in looking for a takedown but Wick gets double underhooks and turns Widenose into the cage.
John Wick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bofur Widenose.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wick thows a leg kick but Widenose checks it #TD2#
and Widenose counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Widenose throwing shots but Wick is blocking nicely.
Widenose is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wick wants to control but Widenose is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wick is not content to let Widenose control the position.
Widenose stalling. #T3#
Wick tries to get to full guard but Widenose has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Widenose seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
John Wick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Widenose takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wick connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Widenose tries to clinch up but Wick circles away and keeps his distance.
Wick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Widenose tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
Widenose takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Widenose doesn't seem bothered though.
Wick misses with a head kick.
Wick misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Widenose counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wick controlling the position well.
Widenose stops Wick from getting back to his feet.
Bofur Widenose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Widenose wants to pass the guard but Wick is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Wick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wick, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: DMMA 350 Svyatogor v Puno
Date: Sep 15, 2024

#R1#
Roll takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Haudegen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Roll avoids the body shot from Haudegen.
Roll looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Haudegen staying out of range there.
Haudegen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roll.
Haudegen slips under a jab.
A big left from Roll misses.
Roll scores with a nice head shot.
Haudegen avoids the body shot from Roll.
Haudegen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A head kick misses from Roll.
A swing and a miss from Roll.
Haudegen feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Haudegen.
Haudegen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Roll sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roll lands a nice shot that snaps Haudegen's head back.
Roll tries to clinch but Haudegen moves out of range.
Rokken Roll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roll connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Haudegen momentarily.
Roll throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Haudegen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Haudegen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haudegen tries to free his leg and advance position but Roll is retaining full guard. #T1#
Haudegen trying to control but Roll is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at FF Forever inform us that Roll has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Haudegen sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Roll has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Haudegen doesn't defend quickly enough and Roll has managed to lock this one up! Can Haudegen escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Roll on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rokken Roll!
Rokken Roll seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#1094 Cleever v Ritori
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1#
Kid fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kid lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Riker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Riker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riker.
Riker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kids jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A slow jab from Kid misses its intended target.
Kid throws a jab but it's blocked by Riker.
Kid slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Riker blocks a jab.
Riker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid missing with a left hand there. Riker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Riker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kid lands a glancing blow to the side of Riker's head.
Kid staying out of range there.
Riker slips a straight right by Kid.
Riker misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Kid misses with a looping right.
Kid on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Riker gets caught flat footed, as Kid shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Riker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kid defends well.
Riker 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.#SUB#
Riker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kid can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kid wants to control from the top but Riker keeps moving.
Riker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kid is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Riker is looking for a triangle but Kid pushes his legs off easily.
Kid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Riker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kid doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kid manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Riker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Riker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Riker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kid defends well.#T3#
Kid trying to control but Riker is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Riker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kid defends well.
Riker can't keep his opponent in guard - Kid advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kid wants to take a breather but Riker is having none of it.
Kid might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Riker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kid is looking to advance position but Riker won't allow it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Riker trying to hold on to Kid's head to control him but Kid postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kid is controlling the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kid wants to pass the guard but Riker is defending well. #SUB2#
Kid is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riker tries to roll over but Kid keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jah Kid 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#
Kid with a hook.
Riker misses with a wild body shot.
Riker closes the distance and clinches up with Kid, looking for a takedown. Riker pushes Kid against the cage but Kid circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Kid scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kid moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Riker is looking for a sweep.
Riker manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kid has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Riker wants to stand up but Kid is controlling the position. #SU#
Riker gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Jah Kid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Riker gets caught napping as Kid dives in and scores a takedown. Riker manages to retain guard.#T1##SUB#
Riker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kid is aware though and is defending well.
Riker trying to keep a closed guard but Kid is proving a slippery customer.
Kid slips nicely into half guard.
Kid looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kid looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Riker tries to roll over but Kid keeps him under control.
Kid is keen to just control but Riker is a slippery customer.
Kid is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T2#
Kid looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Kid goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Riker turns into him and now he's in Kid's guard.
Riker preventing the sweep.
Riker wants to get up but he can't break Kid's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3#
Kid wants to control the position but Riker says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kid has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Riker is working away from the top position though.
Kid tries to roll over but Riker keeps him under control.
Kid gets back to full guard.
Riker wanted to stand there but Kid had control of the position.
Kid looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Riker trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kid's guard.
Kid 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#
Kid wants to pass to mount but Riker is defending the position.
Riker wants to control but Kid is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Riker.
Kid passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jah Kid 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Kid scores with a punch to the head.
William Riker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Kid gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kid is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kid is looking to sweep but instead, Riker has passed into half guard.
Kid tries to roll over but Riker keeps him under control.
Kid trying to control but Riker postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riker tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kid controls his leg.
Kid is looking for a sweep. Riker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Riker wants to stand but Kid has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Kid is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Riker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Riker's back!
Riker is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Kid working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Kid working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Riker tries to escape the position.
Jah Kid has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Kid is looking for the choke from the back position but Riker is controlling his hands well. #T2#
Kid is trying to stick to Riker's back but Riker is turning into Kid. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kid's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Riker.
Riker wants to get up but he can't break Kid's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Kid had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Riker defends it easily.
Riker wants to stand but Kid has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kid pulls Riker in to control the position.
Riker won't allow Kid to sweep him here.
Riker is in close to Kid's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kid wants to sweep here but Riker controlling him for the moment.
Riker lands a couple of digs.#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kid is on top in guard. #REVB#
Riker is trying to keep Kid in close.
Riker throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Riker keeping moving, preventing Kid from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kid avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Riker looking to control. #SUB#
Riker looking for a guillotine here but Kid defends easily. #T4#
Kid trying to control but Riker is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Riker looking for a guillotine here but Kid defends easily.
Kid wants to pass the guard but Riker is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riker keeping moving, preventing Kid from controlling successfully.
Riker trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jah Kid.
Well Kid 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

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

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