Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 26: Tucker vs Kisei
Date: Jul 14, 2021

#R1#
Brooks connects with a crisp jab.
Harakka misses with a head kick.
Harakka throws a low kick but Brooks avoids it.
Brooks avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brooks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Harakka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harakka throws a lazy uppercut
and Brooks counters with a straight right hand.
Harakka checks a low kick from Brooks.
Brooks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Harakka lands with a straight right. Brooks didn't see that one coming.
Harakka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Harakka.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harakka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Harakka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brooks counters with a straight right hand.
Harakka moves out of range of the strikes.
Harakka throws a leg kick
and Brooks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harakka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Brooks punishes Harakka's body with a nice straight punch.
Gustav Harakka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harakka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brooks counters with a straight right hand.
Harakka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brooks makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Harakka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Brooks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brooks wants to counter with a clinch but Harakka pushes him away.
Harakka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brooks.
Harakka sets himself, and Brooks steps forward looking for the clinch! Harakka avoids it this time.
Brooks avoids the head kick by Harakka.
Brooks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brooks ducks under a wild hook from Harakka.
Harakka throws a lazy uppercut
and Brooks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harakka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brooks checks it well.
Brooks wants to counter the offense by Harakka and move into the clinch position.
Brooks on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brooks staying out of range there.
Brooks tries a quick counter leg kick but Harakka is wise to it.
A low kick lands for Harakka. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harakka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brooks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harakka.
Harakka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brooks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harakka.
Brooks throws a counter combo.
Harakka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brooks connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Harakka scrambles back to his feet.
Harakka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brooks has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Brooks tries to land a leg kick but Harakka saw it coming and moves away. #CL#
Harakka forces Brooks back against the cage and clinches.
A short left from Brooks.
Harakka pushes Brooks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brooks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Harakka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harakka swings wildly with an uppercut but Brooks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harakka lands a nice uppercut.
Harakka tries a body shot but Brooks blocks it.
Harakka lands with a short shot to the head.
Harakka blocks a body shot from Brooks.
Brooks struggles to land a body shot inside as Harakka controls his hands. #T3#
Brooks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harakka misses with some punches.
Brooks working aggressively here.
Brooks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brooks misses with some punches.
Brooks misses with a punch on the inside.
Harakka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harakka misses with some punches.
Harakka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brooks or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harakka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brooks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brooks prevents a body shot from Harakka.
A right handed body shot lands from Brooks.
Brooks misses with the head strike.
Brooks throws a punch but it's blocked by Harakka.
Brooks tries to work over Harakka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harakka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harakka.
Brooks lands a hook that snaps the head of Harakka backwards.
Harakka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Harakka scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Brooks swings wildly with an uppercut but Harakka uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Harakka's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Harakka lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brooks blocks a body shot from Harakka. #BC2#
Brooks breaks from the clinch.
Harakka throws a leg kick
and Brooks makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Harakka really felt that one!
Harakka cracks Brooks with a right hand to the side of the head.
Harakka scores with a kick to the body.
Harakka delivers a nice body kick.
Brooks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harakka moves away.
Harakka throws a head kick but Brooks moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brooks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brooks tries to clinch but Harakka moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Harakka misses its target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brooks checks the leg kick.
Brooks connects with a leg kick.
Brooks blocks the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Harakka dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Harakka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brooks follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Harakka with a nice calf kick.
A big right from Harakka misses.
Brooks wants to counter with a clinch but Harakka pushes him away.
Brooks looks to land a right hand but Harakka moved out of range.
Harakka throwing a counter right hand but Brooks manages to avoid it.
Brooks delivers a nice body kick.
Brooks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brooks swings widly with a right hand
and Harakka counters with a stiff right hand.
Brooks walks forward, straight into a front kick from Harakka.
Harakka cracks a nice hook into Brooks's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harakka slips a jab from Brooks.
Harakka looks to score with a jab to the body but Brooks is just out of range.
Harakka wants to slow Brooks down by chopping away at his legs.
Harakka throws a chopping leg kick but Brooks manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brooks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Harakka connects with a solid leg kick.
Harakka throws an off balance right hand
and Brooks counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Harakka throws a looping overhand right but Brooks ducks down to avoid it.
Brooks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harakka.
Harakka throws a hook to the side of Brooks's head but Brooks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab lands there for Harakka.
Harakka works the jab nicely.
Harakka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Brooks misses its intended target.
Harakka scores with the left hand. Brooks knows he should have avoided that one.
Harakka ducks under a wild hook from Brooks.
Brooks checks a leg kick nicely.
Brooks goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gustav Harakka is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harakka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC#Brooks is rocked!#T2#
Harakka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brooks is still on wobbly legs! Can Harakka finish him?
Harakka fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Brooks to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Brooks looks to clinch but Harakka throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Brooks taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Gustav Harakka!
A relieved looking Gustav Harakka 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 25: Andrianakis v Outback
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
Short misses with a body shot.
Short misses with a straight left.
Hardman thinks about countering with a head kick.
Short throws a body punch but Hardman moves out of range.
Hardman quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Short getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Short scores with a decent looking hook.
Short misses with a body shot
and Hardman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Sam Short has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Short.
Short with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A left lands for Short.#T1#
Short misses with an uppercut
and Hardman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Short feints and then cracks Hardman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hardman down.
Short misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Short throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hardman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Short misses.
Short wants to slow Hardman down by chopping away at his legs.
Hardman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Short waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardman.
Short throws a shot from downtown. Hardman moves away and avoids it.
Hardman quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T2##KD2#
Short drops Hardman with a beautiful combination! Hardman stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Short is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Hardman is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Brock Hardman has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardman slips a jab from Short.
It looked like Hardman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Oh Hardman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hardman bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Short comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Hardman falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Hardman was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sam Short!
An out of breath Sam Short thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 24: Rocksaw vs Jimenez
Date: Jul 07, 2021

#R1#
Short misses with a lunging right hand
and Rome counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Short misses with a body shot.
Rome throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Short. No joy for Rome on that attempt.
Rome throws a front kick aimed at Short's knee but Short avoids it well.
Short looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rome takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rome throws a half hearted mid kick.
Short misses with a looping right.
Rome defending well as Short loads up on a big left hand.
Rome drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Short defends it well.
Rome darts in looking for a takedown but Short gets double underhooks and turns Rome into the cage.
Short looks to throw the jab but Rome is out of range.
Short slips under a jab from Rome.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Rome.
Rome lands a body shot.
Short takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rome turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rome has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rome throws a low kick but Short avoids it.#T1#
Short lands a lovely overhand right.
Rome misses with a hook.
Rome wants to slow Short down by chopping away at his legs.
Rome swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Rome decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Short tries to roll over but Rome keeps him under control.
Rome wants to pass the guard but Short is defending well. #SUB2#
Rome is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Short is just riding it out for now. Rome eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Rome is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
Short tries to roll over but Rome keeps him under control.
Rome wants to pass to mount but Short is defending the position.
Rome wants to take a breather but Short is having none of it. #T3#
Rome frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Rome moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Short has worked his arm free - good work by Short!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rome looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Rome swings around for an armbar but Short sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rome's guard.
Short wants to control from the top but Rome keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rome has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Short can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4##SUB2#
Rome looking for a guillotine here but Short defends easily. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Short avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Rome looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Short has picked Rome up and slammed him! Rome can't keep hold of the triangle and Short manages to pass to side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rome can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Curtis Rome dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Short moves into range and connects with a jab.
A leg kick checked by Rome.
Rome looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Short has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rome finds it's way round the side to connect with Short's head.
Rome shoots in but no luck this time.
A jab from Short misses.
Short 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.
Short connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rome wants to slow Short down by chopping away at his legs.
Rome fails with the takedown
and Short counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rome throws a leg kick but Short sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rome lands a lovely overhand right.
Short throws the left hand but Rome avoids the punch easily.
Short thuds a left hand into Rome's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Short works the jab nicely.#T1#
Rome throws a body shot but no joy.
Asher Short is winning the standup battle so far.
Short takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rome throws a solid leg kick but Short takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rome.
Rome displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Short throws out the jab.
Rome now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rome tries to land a leg kick but Short saw it coming and moves away.
Short throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rome takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Curtis Rome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Short scores with a hook.
Rome avoids the body shot from Short.
Short swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rome throws a half hearted mid kick.
Short fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rome just manages to avoid it.
Short throws a lazy right hand but Rome sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rome pushes Short away with a front kick.
Rome connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Short's hands.
Rome slips a straight right by Short.#T2#
Short walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rome connects with a solid leg kick.
Rome throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from Rome misses
and Short counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rome throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Short just misses with a punch to the body.
Rome fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Asher Short has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curtis Rome.
Rome darts in trying to clinch
and Short counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Asher Short is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rome buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Short scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rome misses with a right hand
and Short cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rome throws a hook but Short avoids it easily.
Short misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Rome takes a swing at Short's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Rome.
Short misses with a looping right.
Short fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rome has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rome is looking to chop away at Short's legs.
Rome misses with the body kick
and Short counters with a good low kick that Rome was not able to check.
Rome throws an off balance right hand
and Short counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Rome gets a clinch.
Short tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Short working aggressively here.
Short fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rome drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Short gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rome wants a takedown but no success here.
Rome drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Short gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rome tries to score a body lock takedown but Short shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4#
Short cracks Rome with a nice body shot.
Rome blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rome.
Short presses Rome against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Short.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rome lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Short.
Short scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Short breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rome throws a left and a right that both miss
and Short counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Short fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rome manages to avoid it.
Rome thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rome scores with a kick to the body.
Rome walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Short checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Short fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rome does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rome missing with a left hand there. Short was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Asher Short dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Short waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rome.
Rome with a nice calf kick.
Rome throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rome feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shorts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rome moves out of range as Short strikes.
Short swinging wildly here. #TD2#
Rome shoots in and gets a takedown into Short's guard.
Rome pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Short is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rome advances position into side control!
Rome tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
Short is not content to let Rome control the position.
Rome tries to move to full mount but Short actually manages to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Rome is trying to work for a kimura but Short is defending well.
Rome is looking to take a break and control but Short is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Short wants to control but Rome is keeping busy.
Rome trying to control from Short's half guard. Short has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rome trying to control but Short is working from the bottom.
Short has his hands on Rome's head, controlling the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Rome trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
An inside leg kick from Rome misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Short misses the target.
Short throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Short dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Short throws a hook but Rome blocks it.
Short scores with a jab. Rome acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rome blocks a low kick nicely.
Short fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rome is out of range.
Short throws an overhand right that lands on Rome's shoulder, as Rome tries to avoid the shot.
Rome throws a leg kick that misses. #T4#
Short blocks a jab.
Short throws a body punch but Rome moves out of range.
Short lands a leg kick that knocks Rome off balance momentarily.
Short is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rome shoots and misses
and Rome takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Short uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rome has time to react.
Rome lands a leg kick that knocks Short off balance momentarily.
Rome with a nice calf kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Short feints a jab promting Rome to slip. Short then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rome slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rome misses with a body shot
and Short counters with a straight right hand.
Rome will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Short loads up on a big right hand but Rome slips the punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Short lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rome shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Short lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Short cracks Rome with an open hand slap.

And that's the end of the fight!
Asher Short showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Short 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: ENIGMA 26
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Wife misses with a hook
and Wife takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wife throws a shot from downtown. Lehtomura moves away and avoids it.
Wife throws a lazy uppercut
and Lehtomura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lehtomura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wife moves away.
Wife tries to move into range but Lehtomura moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wife takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wife throws a poor cross that misses
and Lehtomura counters with a straight right hand.
Lehtomura slips under a jab from Wife.
Lehtomura is looking for the big counter here.
Lehtomura misses with a hook. Wife ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Wife misses the target.
Wife connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lehtomura slips a straight right by Wife.
Lehtomura slips a straight right by Wife.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lehtomura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wife throws a big counter combination but Lehtomura scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wife ducks under a wild hook from Lehtomura.
Wife throws out a loose jab but Lehtomura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lehtomura takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wife. Lehtomura does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Wife rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lehtomura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Lehtomura 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lehtomura scores with a sloppy right hand. Wife should have avoided that one.
Lehtomura thuds a left hand into Wife's body.
Lehtomura throws a big shot that misses.
Wife scores with a sloppy right hand. Lehtomura should have avoided that one.
Wife has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jeffery Epstein Suicide Center in the buildup to the fight.
Wife throws a lazy uppercut
and Lehtomura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wife looks to throw the jab but Lehtomura is out of range.
Lehtomura slips a straight right by Wife.
Lehtomura misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Wife on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wife misses with a shot to the body
enabling Lehtomura to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Wife walks into a stiff left hand from Lehtomura.#ROC2#Wife is rocked!
Wife is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lehtomura misses the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Wife. Those never looked like landing.
Wife getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Wife misses the jab.
Lehtomura's corner calls for a 1-2. Lehtomura obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wife fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lehtomura lands with a straight right. Wife didn't see that one coming.
Lehtomura takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wife swings for the body but Lehtomura moves out of range.
Lehtomura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Third Wife seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lehtomura staying out of range there.
Lehtomura has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lehtomura looks to land a right hand but Wife moved out of range.
Lehtomura connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wife's hands.
Lehtomura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wife.
Wife is looking to counter punch.
Lehtomura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wife.
Lehtomura throws a hook to the side of Wife's head but Wife sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lehtomura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good exchange - Lehtomura coming out on top.
Wife slips under a jab from Lehtomura.
Lehtomura lands a jab to the nose.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Noburo Lehtomura dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Wife tries to bum rush Lehtomura with a series of wild strikes but Lehtomura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lehtomura drops his hands momentarily and Wife takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wife moves away from the strike by Lehtomura.
Wife thuds a left hand into Lehtomura's body.
Lehtomura throws an off balance right hand
and Wife counters with a stiff right hand.
Wife fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wife throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from Wife misses its intended target.
Nice straight punches there by Lehtomura. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lehtomura.
Wife takes a swing at Lehtomura's ribcage but misses.
Lehtomura lands a right hook to the body.
Lehtomura throws a hook but Wife avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Lehtomura has managed to clinch.
Wife blocks a body shot from Lehtomura.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lehtomura.
Lehtomura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lehtomura lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Lehtomura struggles to land a body shot inside as Wife controls his hands.
Lehtomura scores with a shoulder strike.
Lehtomura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lehtomura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wife doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wife swings wildly with an uppercut but Lehtomura uses good head movement to avoid it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lehtomura in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Lehtomura lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wife backwards.
Lehtomura softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Wife.
Wife misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wife lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lehtomura backwards.
Lehtomura lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wife backwards.
Lehtomura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wife tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lehtomura tries to work over Wife's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lehtomura swings wildly with an uppercut but Wife uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lehtomura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wife misses with some punches.
Wife blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lehtomura lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wife scores with a shot to the side of Lehtomura's head.
Wife struggles to land a body shot inside as Lehtomura controls his hands.
Lehtomura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lehtomura misses with the head strike.
Wife presses Lehtomura against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lehtomura is breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Wife.
Lehtomura blocks a body shot from Wife.
Wife working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lehtomura misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wife.
A frustrated look appears on Lehtomura's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wife tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wife wants a takedown but no success here.
Wife pushes Lehtomura back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Wife scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wife scores with a shot to the side of Lehtomura's head.
Lehtomura prevents a body shot from Wife.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lehtomura swings wildly with an uppercut but Wife uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lehtomura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wife creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wife doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Third Wife dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
A big right from Wife misses.
Lehtomura throws a lazy right hand but Wife sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wife falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Lehtomura to counter with a crisp jab.
Wife connects with a body shot.
Wife listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lehtomura takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lehtomura gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Wife gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Lehtomura is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Third Wife!
Third Wife retains his light heavyweight title!
Third Wife was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: DMMA 21: Bernard vs Lee
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Lee scores with a jab to the body.
Bernard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lee finds it's way round the side to connect with Bernard's head.
Lee lands with a nice body punch.
Lee connects with a right hand. Bernard shakes it off.
Lee throws the kick towards the body but Bernard avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lee.
Lee dips to his left and cracks Bernard with an uppercut!
Bernard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bernard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
Bernard tries to move into range but Lee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Lee throws a body kick that misses
and Bernard counters with a left to the body.
Lee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bernard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lee doesn't seem bothered though.
Bernard misses with a straight left.
Lee throws out a counter right but Bernard avoids it with no problem.
Bernard connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Lee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Bernard.
Bernard tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lee manages to circle out of the way.
Bernard misses with a straight right.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lee. That's going to slow Bernard down.
Bernard 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.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Bernard is out of range.
Bernard throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Bernard ducks down to avoid it.
Bernard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bernard walks into a stiff left hand from Lee.
Bernard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Bernard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bernard defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Lee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bernard was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Bernard is looking for a counter combo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lee.
Lee looks for the body kick but Bernard saw that one coming.
Bernard was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bernard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bernard scores with a sloppy right hand. Lee should have avoided that one.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Bernard went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bernard throws a big shot that misses.
Bernard is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bernard doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Bernard is just out of range.#T3#
Bernard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lee to score with a decent uppercut.
Bernard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bernard steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lee. That one must have hurt.
Lee is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bernard had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bernard cracks Lee with a good jab.
Lee scores with a jab.
Bernard misses with a wild body shot.
Lee scores with a jab.
Lee misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bernard needs to keep his hands up - Lee had a free shot at his head there.
Lee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bernard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Bernard staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bernard.
Bernard 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.
Lee throws a jab when Bernard was well out of range.
Bernard swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bernard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bernard scrambles back to his feet.
Lee throws a leg kick
and Bernard counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bernard.
Lee's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bernard under the eye.
Jimmy Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bernard misses with a looping right.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Bernard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bernard appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lee throws a leg kick which misses Bernard's front leg but catches the back leg as Bernard tries to avoid it.
A big left from Lee misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bernard throws an off balance right hand
and Lee counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bernard missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Lee dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bernard thuds his right hand into Lee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bernard scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lee scores with a body shot.
Lee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Bernard misses.
Lee tries to work over Bernard's front leg with a kick but Bernard checks it.
Bernard 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.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Bernard.
Lee slips under a jab from Bernard.
Lee has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bernard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jimmy Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bernard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lee lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Lee dodges the punch combination from Bernard.
Lee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bernard scores with a decent looking hook.
Bernard blocks a jab.#CL#
Bernard gets a clinch.
Bernard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bernard.
Lee throws a body punch but Bernard moves out of range.
Bernard misses with a body shot.
Bernard throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Bernard tries to clinch up.
Lee scores with a sloppy right hand. Bernard should have avoided that one.
Bernard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bernard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bernard scrambles back to his feet.
Bernard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee scores with a spinning back kick!
Lee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bernard throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bernard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bernard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bernard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bernard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bernard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Bernard throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee looks to throw a body kick
and Bernard counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Bernard misses.
Lee tries a quick counter leg kick but Bernard is wise to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lee.
Bernard looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Bernard there.
Lee slips under a jab from Bernard.
Bernard walks into a straight right hand from Lee.
Lee scores with a shot to the body.
Bernard misses with a right hand
and Lee counters with a body kick that stops Bernard in his tracks momentarily.
Lee lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Bernard takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
Lee drops his hands momentarily and Bernard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bernard. That did some damage!
Lee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bernard has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Lee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bernard's head.
Bernard defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bernard throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
Bernard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lee pushes Bernard away with a front kick.
Lee looks to throw a body kick
enabling Bernard to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Bernard.
A shot to the liver by Bernard. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee defending well as Bernard loads up on a big left hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bernard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Bernard is just out of range.
Bernard ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee misses with a leg kick.
Lee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lee swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee scores with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Lee, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee cracks Bernard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bernard. That did some damage!
Nice defenses there by Lee.#CL#
Bernard has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee. #T1#
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Bernard.
Bernard digs a right hand into Lee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lee's gas tank.
Lee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bernard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Bernard avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Bernard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bernard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bernard throws a big shot that misses.
Bernard will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bernard is able to avoid easily.
Bernard misses the shot to the body.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bernard.
Bernard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lee.
Lee scores with a nice strike.
Bernard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bernard throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Rob Bernard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimmy Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee dodges the punch combination from Bernard.
Lee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bernard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lee has time to react.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Bernard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bernard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bernard takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bernard swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lee misses the jab.
Lee scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Lee throws a hook but Bernard blocks it.
Bernard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A left lands for Lee.
Lee catches Bernard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bernard misses with an uppercut.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Bernard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Lee misses.
Lee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bernard throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Lee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bernard.
Lee throws a good cross that connects.
Bernard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Bernard.#T4#
Bernard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Bernard misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bernard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bernard moves out of range of the strikes.
Bernard throws a big shot that misses.
Bernard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lee finds it's way round the side to connect with Bernard's head.
Bernard tries to move into range but Lee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lee throws a leg kick which misses Bernard's front leg but catches the back leg as Bernard tries to avoid it.
Bernard misses with a left hand
and Lee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee throws a wild body kick that Bernard sees coming a mile off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lee 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Lee!
Jimmy Lee got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: DMMA 21: Bernard vs Lee
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Cross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Faulk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slow jab from Faulk misses its intended target.
Faulk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cross was well out of range. Poor timing from Faulk.#CL2#
Cross closes the distance and pushes Faulk back into the cage.
Faulk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crosss head.
Cross throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Cross breaks the clinch.
Faulk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Faulk throws an off balance right hand
and Cross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Faulk misses with an uppercut
and Cross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Faulk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Faulk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cross tries a quick counter leg kick but Faulk is wise to it.
Faulk moves in looking to clinch but Cross pushes him off.
Cross is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1#
Cross tries to clinch up.
Faulk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Faulk tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cross counters with a stiff right hand.
Cross takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Faulk misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Cross was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cross! But no joy.#CL#
Faulk has closed the distance and engaged Cross in a clinch.
Faulk lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cross.
A short right from Faulk on the inside.
Cross throws a punch but it's blocked by Faulk.
Faulk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cross backwards.
Faulk lands a body punch.
Cross looks winded!#T2#
Faulk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cross swings wildly with an uppercut but Faulk uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faulk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Faulk is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Cross's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Good body shot from Faulk.
Faulk throws a head punch that misses.
Faulk blocking some punches.
Faulk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Faulk scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Faulk. #CUT#It looks like Jeremy Cross has been cut.
Cross blocking some punches.
Cross swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Faulk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Faulk lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Faulk.
A short uppercut from Faulk.
Faulk pushes Cross back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Faulk lands a body punch.
Faulk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Faulk prevents a body shot from Cross. #T3#
Faulk scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Faulk breaks from the clinch.
Cross ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cross ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Faulk lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cross will feel that in the morning.
Cross ducks under a wild hook from Faulk.
Faulk throws a jab but it's blocked by Cross.
Cross swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Faulk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cross moves away.
Faulk misses with an uppercut.
Faulk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Faulk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cross.
Faulk is looking to counter punch.
Cross misses with a hook
and Faulk counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Faulk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Faulk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Faulk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cross.
Cross pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Faulk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD#
Faulk sends Cross crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Faulk is motioning to the referee to let Cross up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cross fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Faulk manages to avoid it.
Cross misses with an uppercut
and Faulk counters with a crisp right that sends Cross to the canvas! Faulk follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Faulk!
Kevin Faulk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Jeremy Cross stepped up to the mic, saying 'BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON!'.

Event: DMMA 20: Tucker vs Pinks
Date: Jun 23, 2021

#R1#
John uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Einarsson.
John only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Einarsson misses the target.
John throws a big counter head kick but Einarsson avoids it with no problem.
Einarsson lands with a hook. John tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Einarsson lands a really nice looking cross but John seems unphased. #CUT#It looks like Papa John has been cut.
Einarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but John manages to avoid it.
John is trying to counter with his kicks.
Einarsson misses with an uppercut
and John counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Einarsson thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Einarsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by John.
John moves out of range as Einarsson strikes.#T1#
John uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Einarsson.
Einarsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gotham City Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Einarsson misses with a straight right.
Einarsson loads up on a big right hand but John slips the punch.#CL#
Einarsson moves into the clinch.
John swings wildly with an uppercut but Einarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, John scores with a nice short uppercut.
John lands a nice shot to the body.
John controlling the action here for a moment.
A hook to the body from John.
Einarsson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Einarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Einarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but John uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
John is trying to stall.
John is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Nice body punch from Einarsson - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Einarsson.
Einarsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
John makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
John is trying to stall. #TD#
Einarsson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Einarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but John is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
John has his hands on Einarsson's head, controlling the position.
Einarsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Einarsson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Einarsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Einarsson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Einarsson throwing strikes but missing.
Einarsson is pushing down on John's leg trying to pass to half guard. John is fighting to maintain full guard but Einarsson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Einarsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
John keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Einarsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. John defending well though.
Einarsson stalling away here and it's allowed John to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Einarsson tries to free his leg and advance position but John is retaining full guard. #T4#
Einarsson is looking to work some ground and pound but John has wrist control.
John working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Einarsson.
John has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Einarsson postures up in John's guard and throws a big left but John blocks it.
John utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Einarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but John is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Einarsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
John steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Frostulf Einarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Einarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but John is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frostulf Einarsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Papa John's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A jab lands there for Einarsson.
A jab from Einarsson misses.
Einarsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. John tries to avoid it but Einarsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag John to the ground. John escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from John misses.
Einarsson takes a swing at John's ribcage but misses.
John uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Einarsson.
John doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Einarsson misses with a lunging right hand
and John counters with a nice body kick.
Einarsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that John can do to turn this around?
John takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big right from Einarsson misses. #T1#
John slips a jab from Einarsson.
Einarsson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Einarsson digs a good body shot into John's ribs.
Einarsson throws an off balance right hand
and John counters with a nice uppercut.
Einarsson scores with the left hand. John knows he should have avoided that one.
Einarsson throws a lazy right hand but John sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
John tries a quick counter leg kick but Einarsson is wise to it.
Einarsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Einarsson throws a hook but John blocks it.
John appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Einarsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Einarsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
John ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
John thinks about the counter body kick.
Einarsson throws an off balance right hand
enabling John to counter with a crisp jab.
Einarsson connects with a crisp jab. #TD#
Einarsson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

John has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Einarsson is on him like a limpet, forcing John back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
John lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from John.
John stalls.
Einarsson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3#
A short right from Einarsson.
John stalling against the cage.
Einarsson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. John smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frostulf Einarsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Einarsson throws an off balance right hand
and John counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
John moves away from the strike by Einarsson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from John! But no joy.
Einarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Einarsson has his takedown stuffed
and John counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Einarsson has managed to clinch. #T4#
Einarsson tries to throw a body punch but John avoids it by throwing Einarsson back against the cage.
Einarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
John is trying to maintain a safe position but Einarsson gets an underhook and turns John into the cage.
John lands a body shot.
Einarsson cracks John with a nice body shot.
Einarsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Einarsson lands with a left to the head.
John is working Einarsson over against the cage.
Einarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Frostulf Einarsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Einarsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
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!
John tries to stall but Einarsson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Einarsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Einarsson is trying to trip John. He has hold of a leg but John is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Einarsson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
John is trying to keep Einarsson in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Einarsson won't allow John to sweep him here.
Einarsson throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frostulf Einarsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Papa John's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
John displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Einarsson throws out the jab.
John let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Einarsson throws a shot from downtown. John moves away and avoids it.
Frostulf Einarsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Einarsson missing with a left hand there. John was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and John releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Einarsson throws a right hand that misses
and John counters with a straight right hand.
Einarsson lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Einarsson goes for a double leg but John avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as John continues to drive forward.
Einarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but John uses good head movement to avoid it.
Einarsson misses with some punches.
John blocks a punch to the side of the head.
John scores with a shot to the side of Einarsson's head.
John taking a breather. #T1#
John blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Einarsson prevents a body shot from John.
Einarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as John controls his hands.
Einarsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of John backwards.
John is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Einarsson is keeping busy.
John has a couple of punches blocked by Einarsson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Einarsson.
Einarsson lands with a left to the head.
Einarsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
John is trying to maintain a safe position but Einarsson gets an underhook and turns John into the cage.
John misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from John.
Einarsson has a couple of punches blocked by John.
John can't find room to land a body shot as Einarsson controls the action.
John misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Einarsson fails to land.
John misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from John.
Einarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
John misses with a short punch on the inside.
Papa John has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
John blocks a punch to the side of the head.
John swings wildly with an uppercut but Einarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Einarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
John lands a hook that snaps the head of Einarsson backwards.
Einarsson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. John fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Einarsson misses with a left hand
and John counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
John staying out of range there.
Einarsson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and John cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Einarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
John was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Einarsson throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
John defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Einarsson.
John is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frostulf Einarsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Einarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but John moves away.
Einarsson misses with a jab to the body
and John counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Einarsson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but John defends well and Einarsson ends up having to push John into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
John blocking some punches.
John misses with a shot to the kidneys.
John struggles to land a body shot inside as Einarsson controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Einarsson fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
John is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
John tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Einarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Einarsson lands a shoulder strike.
Einarsson throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
John lands a hook that snaps the head of Einarsson backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by John.
Einarsson blocks a body shot from John.
John stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
John misses with some punches.
Einarsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from John on the inside.
John goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Einarsson can't find room to land a body shot as John controls the action. #TD#
Einarsson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Einarsson stalling away here and it's allowed John to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
John has control of Einarsson's left arm, preventing Einarsson from doing any damage.
Einarsson controlling from the top position.
Einarsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Papa John.
Well Einarsson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

Event: DMMA 16: Hussein vs Finlay
Date: Jun 09, 2021

#R1#
Short lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Facial at a distance.
Facial misses with a lunging right hand
and Short counters with a stiff right hand.
Short looks to score with a jab to the body but Facial is just out of range.
Facial throws a jab but it's blocked by Short.
Facial throws a shot from downtown. Short moves away and avoids it.
Nice body punch from Short.
Short throws a body shot but no joy.
Facial is looking to counter punch.
Facial slips a jab from Short.
Facial paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Sam Short has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Short scores with a spinning back kick!
Short avoids the head kick by Facial.
Short throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Short.#T1#
Facial swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Short slips under a jab from Facial.
Short tries a quick counter leg kick but Facial is wise to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Facial. Short does a little dance to reset his feet.
Facial has been working on his boxing with his coaches at New York Public Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Short misses with a body shot.
Facial throws a quick counter head kick but Short was just out of range.
The crowd cheers as Short lands an impressive looking overhand right. Facial doesn't seem phased though.
Facial misses with a straight left.
Facial rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Short moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Short swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Facial works the jab nicely.
Short is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Facial rather than just go for the knockout.
Facial moves away from the strike by Short.
Short steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Facial.
Short lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Facial misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Short misses with a hook. Facial ducked under it nicely.
Facial throws a counter high kick but Short was just alert enough to avoid it.
Facial tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Short cracks Facial with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#It looks like Jism Facial has been cut.
Facial displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Short moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Facial displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Short throws out the jab.
Short throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Facial counters with a crisp right that sends Short to the canvas! Facial follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jism Facial!
In his post fight interview, Jism Facial started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: DMMA 16: Hussein vs Finlay
Date: Jun 09, 2021

#R1##CL#
Polus rushes Brooks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brooks working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Brooks fails to land.
We've been hearing reports that Polus has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Polus takes a shot to the head.
Polus misses with a punch on the inside.
Brooks struggles to land a body shot inside as Polus controls his hands.
A short right from Polus on the inside.
Brooks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Polus's elbow.
Brooks lands an uppercut.
Brooks leaning his opponent against the cage.
Polus has a couple of punches blocked by Brooks.
Brooks lands with a light punch inside.
Brooks gets underhooks to prevent Polus's takedown attempt.
Polus is leaning against Brooks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Polus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Polus misses with a punch on the inside.
Polus blocks an uppercut.
Brooks swings wildly with an uppercut but Polus uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Polus has picked Brooks up - he's going for a ride! Polus dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Polus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Polus is trying to work for a kimura but Brooks is defending well. #SUB#
Polus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brooks has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brooks tries to get to full guard but Polus has control of the leg. #SUB#
Polus wants to work for an arm triangle but Brooks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Polus is looking for a kimura but Brooks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Polus to get the leverage.
Polus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brooks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Polus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brooks sees it coming and defends easily.
Polus trying to mount his opponent but Brooks defends it.
Polus is working hard here to advance position.
Brooks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Polus is working away from the top position though.#T3##SUB#
Polus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brooks is just riding it out for now. Polus eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brooks manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Polus looking to pass the guard.
Polus passes into half guard. #SUB#
Polus is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Polus is trying to work for a kimura but Brooks is defending well.
Brooks told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Polus is looking for submissions but instead, Brooks has regained full guard.
Polus tries to free his leg and advance position but Brooks is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raminus Polus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Polus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brooks thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Polus if he has to take too many more of those.
Brooks scores with a body shot.
Polus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A slow jab from Brooks misses its intended target.
Brooks throws a hook but Polus avoids it easily.
Brooks fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Polus checks it well.
Polus tries to counter by clinching up but Brooks breaks away and moves out of range.
Brooks dodges the punch combination from Polus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks lands with a nice body punch.
Polus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Polus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brooks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brooks attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2#
Brooks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Polus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brooks backwards.
Brooks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brooks wants to stall.
Brooks lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brooks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brooks lands a hook to the side of the head.
Polus throws a punch but it's blocked by Brooks.
Polus swings wildly with an uppercut but Brooks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brooks is struggling to control the position.
Brooks can't find room to land a body shot as Polus controls the action.
Brooks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Polus blocks an uppercut.
Polus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brooks backwards.
Polus misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Polus jumps guard and drags Brooks to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brooks engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Polus working for a triangle but Brooks defends it easily. #SUB#
Polus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Polus is looking for a triangle here but Brooks uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T3#
Polus manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Polus wants to improve his position but Brooks is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Polus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brooks pulls his head out easily.
Polus is looking to improve his position.
Polus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Brooks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Polus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brooks has managed to get both his arms back between Polus's legs - danger averted.
Brooks sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Polus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Polus can't keep his opponent in guard - Brooks advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Polus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brooks pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Eric Brooks 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Polus throws a shot from downtown. Brooks moves away and avoids it.
Polus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Polus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brooks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brooks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Polus. That did some damage!
Brooks lands a body shot.
Brooks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brooks lunges at Polus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Polus's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks connects with a high kick. #CUT2#It looks like Raminus Polus has been cut.
Polus with a jab.
Eric Brooks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brooks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Eric Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Brooks gets a clinch. #T1#
Brooks stalling the fight.
Polus blocks an uppercut.
Polus misses with a punch on the inside.
Polus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brooks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brooks gets underhooks to prevent Polus's takedown attempt.
Polus blocks an uppercut.
Brooks throws a head punch that misses.
Brooks tries to throw a body punch but Polus avoids it by throwing Brooks back against the cage.
Brooks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Polus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brooks pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brooks looking to slow down the pace here.
Polus prevents Brooks from breaking the clinch.
Polus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Polus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brooks walks away with a smile on his face. Polus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raminus Polus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polus avoids the body shot from Brooks. #T2#
Brooks throws a series of punches but Polus moves out of range.
Polus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brooks.#CL#
Polus forces Brooks back against the cage and clinches.
Polus has a couple of punches blocked by Brooks.
Brooks can't find room to land a body shot as Polus controls the action.
Brooks misses with a punch to the body.
Brooks lands an uppercut.
Polus blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Polus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brooks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Polus lands a left hand.
Brooks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brooks taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Polus.
Polus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Polus wants a takedown but no success here. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Polus.
Brooks tries to throw a body punch but Polus avoids it by throwing Brooks back against the cage.
Brooks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Brooks on the inside.
Brooks swings wildly with an uppercut but Polus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brooks makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Polus gets control of Brooks's arms and successfully pulls guard. Polus will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Brooks is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Brooks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Polus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brooks has managed to get both his arms back between Polus's legs - danger averted.
Brooks looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Polus wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Brooks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Polus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brooks has managed to get both his arms back between Polus's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Polus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brooks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Polus looking for a guillotine here but Brooks defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Brooks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brooks 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: DMMA 15: Lee vs Magrath
Date: Jun 05, 2021

#R1#
Good leg kick by Kiatpatarphan.
Kiatpatarphan throws a hook but Short avoids it easily.
Kiatpatarphan slips under a jab.
Kiatpatarphan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Short uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kiatpatarphan.
The fighters circling - Kiatpatarphan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kiatpatarphan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kiatpatarphan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Short counters with a leg kick.
Kiatpatarphan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Short fails to land with a series of punches.
Short is looking to score with low kicks.
A quick step to the side and Kiatpatarphan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Short dips to his left and cracks Kiatpatarphan with an uppercut!
Short gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Short misses with an uppercut. Kiatpatarphan saw that one coming.
Short chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kiatpatarphan can pounce on him.
Kiatpatarphan with the inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kiatpatarphan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Short.
Kiatpatarphan digs a good body shot into Short's ribs.
Short pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Short misses its intended target.
Short bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Kiatpatarphan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kiatpatarphan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Short.
Short misses with a leg kick.
Short throws a combination. Kiatpatarphan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kiatpatarphan throws a hook to the side of Short's head but Short sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kiatpatarphan looks to land a right hand but Short moved out of range.
Short is looking for the big counter here.
Short avoids the head kick by Kiatpatarphan.
Kiatpatarphan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Kiatpatarphan drives through and clinches with Short against the cage.
Short has a couple of punches blocked by Kiatpatarphan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Short creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Kiatpatarphan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiatpatarphan blocking some punches.
Kiatpatarphan prevents a body shot from Short. #BC2#
Short breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kiatpatarphan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Kiatpatarphan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Short circles away from the clinch attempt.
Short just misses with a punch to the body.
Kiatpatarphan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
An inside leg kick lands from Kiatpatarphan.
Good shot there by Short.
Kiatpatarphan with a hook.
Kiatpatarphan looks to score with a jab to the body but Short is just out of range.
Kiatpatarphan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Short.
Short throws a leg kick
enabling Kiatpatarphan to counter with a crisp jab.
Kiatpatarphan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Short throws an overhand right that lands on Kiatpatarphan's shoulder, as Kiatpatarphan tries to avoid the shot.
Short lands with a nice body punch.
Short ducks under a wild hook from Kiatpatarphan.
Kiatpatarphan throws a jab when Short was well out of range.
Short stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kiatpatarphan.
A telegraphed right hand from Short misses the target.
Kiatpatarphan misses the jab.#T3#
Short takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kiatpatarphan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shorts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kiatpatarphan lands a head kick!
Short throws a body shot but no joy.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a hook.
Kiatpatarphan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kiatpatarphan sizes up Short with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Kiatpatarphan darts in and clinches Short up against the cage.
Short working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Short prevents a body shot from Kiatpatarphan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Short. #BC2#
Short breaks the clinch.
Kiatpatarphan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Short swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Short swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Short misses with a double jab.
Short walks into a jab.#T4#
Kiatpatarphan lands with a hook. Short tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Some bone on bone action there as Kiatpatarphan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Short does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kiatpatarphan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Short paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Short appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kiatpatarphan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Short on the side of the head.
Short is looking to slow Kiatpatarphan down with leg kicks.
Short misses with a two punch combination.
Short throws a leg kick but Kiatpatarphan checks it.
Kiatpatarphan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Short.
Short swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a jab to the body
and Short connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Short with the inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some wild striking there from Short.
Kiatpatarphan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kiatpatarphan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aranchai Kiatpatarphan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kiatpatarphan throws out a powerful jab.
Kiatpatarphan drops his hands momentarily and Short takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kiatpatarphan throws a jab but it's blocked by Short.
Kiatpatarphan throws a head kick that misses.
Kiatpatarphan connects with an inside leg kick.
Kiatpatarphan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kiatpatarphan dodges the punch combination from Short.
Short lands a leg kick that knocks Kiatpatarphan off balance momentarily.
Short throws a looping overhand right but Kiatpatarphan ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Short moves forwards but Kiatpatarphan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kiatpatarphan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Short pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Kiatpatarphan misses its target.
Short keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kiatpatarphan.
Short throws a big shot that misses.
Short misses with an uppercut. Kiatpatarphan saw that one coming.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Kiatpatarphan.
A left lands for Kiatpatarphan.
A big left from Short misses.
Kiatpatarphan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Short throws a chopping leg kick but Kiatpatarphan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Short misses with an uppercut.
Short fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a looping right.
A big left from Kiatpatarphan misses.
Short misses with a straight right.
Kiatpatarphan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kiatpatarphan throws a leg kick but Short checks it.
Kiatpatarphan ducks right into an uppercut from Short.
Short throws a hook to the side of Kiatpatarphan's head but Kiatpatarphan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Kiatpatarphan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Short throws a punch but it's blocked by Kiatpatarphan.
Short lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Kiatpatarphan prevents Short from breaking the clinch.
Short blocks a body shot from Kiatpatarphan.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Short wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A hook to the body from Kiatpatarphan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Short is looking to break free of the clinch but Kiatpatarphan has double underhooks.
Kiatpatarphan scores with a shoulder strike.
Kiatpatarphan tries to work over Short's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Short lands a right hand.
Short lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Short misses with a punch on the inside.
Kiatpatarphan working aggressively here.
Kiatpatarphan working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Short breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Short on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kiatpatarphan. Kiatpatarphan obviously looking to wear him down.
Kiatpatarphan slips a jab from Short.
It looked like Kiatpatarphan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Short.
Short ducks under a wild hook from Kiatpatarphan.
An inside leg kick from Short misses.
Aranchai Kiatpatarphan is winning the standup battle so far.
Short takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kiatpatarphan chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
Kiatpatarphan misses with a body kick.
Kiatpatarphan staying out of range there.
Short throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kiatpatarphan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kiatpatarphan moves out of range as Short strikes.
Kiatpatarphan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Short throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kiatpatarphan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Short's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kiatpatarphan looks to land a right hand but Short moved out of range.
Short misses the jab.
Kiatpatarphan staying out of range there.
Kiatpatarphan tried to counter with a leg kick but Short avoided it.
Kiatpatarphan blocks a low kick nicely.
Kiatpatarphan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Short just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKiatpatarphan.
A good leg kick by Kiatpatarphan.
Kiatpatarphan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Short walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kiatpatarphan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kiatpatarphan moves in looking to clinch but Short pushes him off.#T4#
Short avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Short throws a hook to the side of Kiatpatarphan's head but Kiatpatarphan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kiatpatarphan lands with a nice body punch.
Short listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiatpatarphan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Short misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kiatpatarphan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kiatpatarphan throws out a loose jab but Short uses good head movement to avoid it.
Short throws a lazy right hand but Kiatpatarphan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kiatpatarphan throwing a counter right hand but Short manages to avoid it.
Kiatpatarphan moves away from the strike by Short.
Short misses with an uppercut
and Kiatpatarphan counters with a solid body kick.
Kiatpatarphan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Short has time to react.
Short ducks under a wild hook from Kiatpatarphan.
Short takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kiatpatarphan feints and then cracks Short's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Short down.
A big right from Kiatpatarphan misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Aranchai Kiatpatarphan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Short throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kiatpatarphan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kiatpatarphan misses the shot to the body.
Kiatpatarphan blocks a jab.
Kiatpatarphan throwing a counter right hand but Short manages to avoid it.
Kiatpatarphan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Short. Short obviously looking to wear him down.
Short 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.
Short throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kiatpatarphan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Short just manages to avoid it.
Kiatpatarphan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Short.
Kiatpatarphan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Short under the eye.
Short misses with a looping left.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Short!
Kiatpatarphan thuds a left hand into Short's body.
Kiatpatarphan lands a body shot.
A jab from Short finds it's way through Kiatpatarphan's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiatpatarphan looks to score with a jab to the body but Short is just out of range.
It seemed like Short was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Decent striking displayed by Short there.
Kiatpatarphan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Short.#T1#
Kiatpatarphan misses with a body shot
letting Short counter with a right hand.
Kiatpatarphan tries to clinch there but Short circles away.
A little jabbing left from Short on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Short has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kiatpatarphan finds it's way round the side to connect with Short's head.
Kiatpatarphan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aranchai Kiatpatarphan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Short looks to throw the jab but Kiatpatarphan is out of range.
Short throws a big shot that misses.
Short jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Short throws a leg kick which misses Kiatpatarphan's front leg but catches the back leg as Kiatpatarphan tries to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Kiatpatarphan blocks the leg kick.
Kiatpatarphan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kiatpatarphan lands an overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Short.
Kiatpatarphan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a looping left.
Short swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Short lands with a good body shot.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a kick to the body.
Short throws a shot from downtown. Kiatpatarphan moves away and avoids it.
Short throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Short lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Short fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kiatpatarphan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kiatpatarphan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Short's elbow.
Short softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kiatpatarphan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Short or not.
Short blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kiatpatarphan struggles to land a body shot inside as Short controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Short's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Short fails to land. #BC2#
Short breaks the clinch.
Kiatpatarphan moves out of range as Short strikes.
Short scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Short wants to slow Kiatpatarphan down by chopping away at his legs.
Kiatpatarphan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kiatpatarphan throws a leg kick
and Short counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Kiatpatarphan scores with a body shot.
Short is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kiatpatarphan.
Short throws a low kick but Kiatpatarphan avoids it.
Kiatpatarphan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kiatpatarphan tries to bum rush Short with a series of wild strikes but Short uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a two punch combination.
Kiatpatarphan backing away here, and Short unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Asher Short has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Short scores with a sloppy right hand. Kiatpatarphan should have avoided that one.
Aranchai Kiatpatarphan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Short throws a leg kick that misses.
Kiatpatarphan tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Short gets tackled into the cage by Kiatpatarphan. Kiatpatarphan maintains the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Short scores with a nice short uppercut.
Short tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kiatpatarphan.
Kiatpatarphan has Short pressed against the cage, preventing Short from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
A short left from Short.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Short wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from Kiatpatarphan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Short.
Short has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kiatpatarphan scores with a hook to the body.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kiatpatarphan blocking some punches.
Short swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kiatpatarphan blocking some punches.
Short swings wildly with an uppercut but Kiatpatarphan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Short blocks a body shot from Kiatpatarphan.
A short uppercut from Short.
Kiatpatarphan scores with a nice hook to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Asher Short comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kiatpatarphan 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aranchai Kiatpatarphan!
Aranchai Kiatpatarphan opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: ENIGMA 22
Date: Jun 05, 2021

#R1#
Lehtomura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Corleone swings widly with a right hand
enabling Lehtomura to counter with a crisp jab.
Lehtomura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Corleone tries to land a front kick but Lehtomura steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lehtomura misses with a hook. Corleone ducked under it nicely.
Corleone scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A shot to the body from Corleone misses
and Lehtomura counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Lehtomura closes the distance and clinches.
Lehtomura lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lehtomura working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Corleone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lehtomura backwards.
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!
Corleone trying to land knees to the body.
Lehtomura misses with some punches.
Corleone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Lehtomura - that landed with a thud.
Lehtomura lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lehtomura lands a left hand.
Lehtomura scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Corleone misses with a knee to the head.
Lehtomura lands a left hand that snaps the head of Corleone backwards. #T1#
Lehtomura throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Corleones head.
Lehtomura lands with a left to the head.
Lehtomura lands with a right to the head.
Lehtomura lands a left hand that snaps the head of Corleone backwards.
Corleone tries to land knees in the clinch but Lehtomura avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Lehtomura breaks from the clinch.
Lehtomura connects with a single shot there.
Lehtomura misses with a straight left.
Corleone throws a right hand that misses
and Lehtomura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Corleone. Those never looked like landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Lehtomura misses its target.
Corleone throws a hook but Lehtomura avoids it easily.
Lehtomura is looking to counter punch.
Corleone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lehtomura throws out the jab.
Lehtomura lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corleone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lehtomura jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Lehtomura scores with a nice right hand.
Lehtomura lands a jab.
Lehtomura needs to keep his hands up - Corleone had a free shot at his head there.
Lehtomura lands with a hook. Corleone tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Corleone takes a swing at Lehtomura's ribcage but misses.
Lehtomura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corleone ducks under a wild hook from Lehtomura.
Corleone misses with a left hand
and Lehtomura counters with a nice uppercut.
Corleone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corleone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Lehtomura misses its intended target.
Lehtomura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Corleone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Noburo Lehtomura 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#
Corleone throws a hook but Lehtomura avoids it easily.
Lehtomura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lehtomura takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Corleone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lehtomura.
Lehtomura tries to move into range but Corleone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lehtomura uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lehtomura thuds a left hand into Corleone's body.
Corleone tries to bum rush Lehtomura with a series of wild strikes but Lehtomura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Corleone lands with a straight right. Lehtomura didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corleone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lehtomura moves out of range as Corleone strikes.
Lehtomura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corleone.
Lehtomura connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corleone throws out a loose jab but Lehtomura uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Lehtomura moves out of range of the leg kick from Corleone.
Corleone takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Corleone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lehtomura misses with a straight left.
Corleone misses with the body kick
and Lehtomura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lehtomura.
Lehtomura is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lehtomura lands a nice looking body shot.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Corleone got wobbled bad by a big combination! Lehtomura presses forward with punches and knees until Corleone stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Corleone closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noburo Lehtomura!
A relieved looking Noburo Lehtomura 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: BBFC SYNDICATE 4
Date: Jun 02, 2021

#R1#
Somelainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wayne.
Wayne takes one on the button.
Wayne takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wayne throws a shot from downtown. Somelainen moves away and avoids it.
Somelainen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL#
Wayne closes the distance and clinches.
Somelainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Somelainen lands a right hand.
Somelainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wayne tries to work over Somelainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Somelainen decides to pull guard.
Our spies down at at FF Forever inform us that Somelainen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Wayne got a little sloppy there for a moment and Somelainen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wayne has managed to get both his arms back between Somelainen's legs - danger averted.
Somelainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wayne is one step ahead there. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wayne sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wayne tries to free his leg and advance position but Somelainen is retaining full guard.
Somelainen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wayne controls the pace.#SUB2#
Somelainen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wayne defends it easily.
Somelainen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Somelainen is trying to control the position but Wayne postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We've been told by Wayne's head coaches at Gotham City Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Somelainen cracks Wayne with an open hand slap.
Wayne misses with a straight right.
Somelainen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wayne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Somelainen.
Wayne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circling - Wayne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Somelainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Somelainen, as that shot connected.
Somelainen cracks Wayne with an open hand slap.
Wayne throws a hook but Somelainen blocks it.
A jab from Somelainen misses.
Somelainen tries to move into range but Wayne moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Somelainen misses with a takedown
and Wayne counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Wayne misses its intended target.
Sauli Somelainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Wayne stuns Somelainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Somelainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wayne misses the jab.
A jab from Somelainen finds it's way through Wayne's defenses.
Damian Wayne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wayne misses with a body shot.
Nice cross by Somelainen.
A slow jab from Somelainen misses its intended target.
Somelainen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wayne in his tracks.
Somelainen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wayne had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Jab from Wayne.
Wayne swings for the body but Somelainen moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Wayne misses the target.
Somelainen loads up on a big right hand but Wayne slips the punch.
Somelainen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Somelainen slips a jab from Wayne.
Somelainen lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Somelainen throws a big shot that misses.
Wayne takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
Wayne throws a lazy uppercut
and Somelainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Somelainen drops his hands momentarily and Wayne takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Somelainen moves out of range as Wayne strikes.
Wayne thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Wayne misses.
Wayne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Somelainen.
Somelainen feints the counter takedown.
Somelainen throws a big shot that misses.
Somelainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Waynes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wayne throws a shot from downtown. Somelainen moves away and avoids it.
A cross from Somelainen lands.
Wayne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Somelainen misses with an uppercut.
Wayne tests Somelainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Somelainen cracks Wayne with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sauli Somelainen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Somelainen slips under a jab from Wayne.
Wayne misses with a left hand
and Somelainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wayne throws a hook to the side of Somelainen's head but Somelainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Wayne backs off Somelainen throws a huge counter combo but Wayne manages to avoid it all.
Somelainen shoots in for a takedown but Wayne shows good takedown defense.
Wayne dodges the punch combination from Somelainen.
Somelainen looks to land a left hand but Wayne moved out of range nicely.
Somelainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Somelainen misses with a looping right.
Somelainen misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Somelainen looks to move away, Wayne throws a big counter combo but Somelainen just gets out of the way.
Wayne walks into a straight right hand from Somelainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Somelainen.
Wayne throws the left hand but Somelainen avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Somelainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Somelainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wayne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wayne. Somelainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Somelainen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Wayne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wayne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Somelainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wayne takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jab, jab by Wayne - just one landing.
Somelainen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wayne swings widly with a right hand
enabling Somelainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Wayne looks to throw the jab but Somelainen is out of range.
Wayne missing with a left hand there. Somelainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Wayne misses its intended target.
Somelainen moves out of range as Wayne strikes.
Somelainen misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Wayne on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Somelainen misses the jab.
Wayne throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Somelainen on the side of the head. #ROC#Somelainen is rocked!
Somelainen walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Wayne swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Damian Wayne!
A victorious Damian Wayne thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 12: Woods vs Tucker
Date: May 26, 2021

#R1#
Einarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diesel.
Einarsson looks to land a right hand but Diesel moved out of range.
Einarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Diesel is just out of range.
A slow jab from Einarsson misses its intended target.
Diesel lands with a hook. Einarsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diesel throws a leg kick but Einarsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Einarsson throwing a counter right hand but Diesel manages to avoid it.
Diesel throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Einarsson instigates a clinch.
Diesel is looking to break free of the clinch but Einarsson has double underhooks.
Diesel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Einarsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Einarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Einarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Einarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Diesel. #BC2#
Diesel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Einarsson shoots in for a takedown but Diesel shows good takedown defense.
Diesel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Einarsson throws a looping overhand right but Diesel ducks down to avoid it.
Diesel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Einarsson misses with a body shot
and Diesel counters with a good, hard body kick but Einarsson shrugs it off.
Diesel throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Diesel scores with a nice strike.
Schwonckl Diesel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diesel throws a right and a left that Einarsson avoids nicely.
Diesel throws out a loose jab but Einarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Diesel misses the target.
Einarsson tries to counter with a takedown but Diesel is quick to defend against it.
Diesel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Einarsson throws a big shot that misses.
Diesel takes a swing at Einarsson's ribcage but misses.
Schwonckl Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel just misses with a punch to the body.
Diesel lands a nice looking kick to the body. Einarsson takes a step back to recover. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Diesel enables Einarsson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Diesel manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Diesel is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Einarsson dives into side control. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Einarsson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Diesel sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Einarsson working the body and head with strikes. #T2#
Einarsson controls the position.
Einarsson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Einarsson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Einarsson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Einarsson cracks Diesel with a big elbow.
Einarsson is working Diesel over with some ground and pound from side control.
Einarsson works to advance to full mount. Diesel defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Einarsson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Diesel because Einarsson loaded up on that one.
Einarsson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Einarsson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Diesel wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Einarsson.
Einarsson postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Diesel in real trouble here! The ref calls for Diesel to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frostulf Einarsson!
Frostulf Einarsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BLAZE 28 - BERNARD VS HALL 2
Date: May 20, 2021

#R1#
Bernard leaves Hall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bernard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bernard works the jab nicely.#CL#
Bernard has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Hall pulls Bernard into guard.
Bernard is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Gotham City Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Hall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bernard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bernard is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bernard has passed into side control.
Hall is looking to regain half guard here but Bernard keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Hall looks to move to half guard but instead Bernard has passed into mount! Damn!
Hall is trying desperately to improve position.
Bernard controlling the pace for now.
Hall is looking to get to half guard.
Hall regains half guard.
Hall tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bernard has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Hall tries to reverse the position but Bernard maintains control.#T2#
Hall tries to lock up and control but Bernard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hall gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall wants to improve his position but Bernard is controlling well.
Hall is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hall wants to get back to full guard but Bernard has mounted him!#T3#
Hall is trying to escape the mount.
Hall is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bernard controlling the pace for now.
Hall is working to get back to half guard.
Hall slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Bernard stalling.
Hall is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Bernard dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bernard throws a hook but Hall avoids it easily.
Hall closes the distance and clinches up with Bernard, looking for a takedown. Hall pushes Bernard against the cage but Bernard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hall takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT#It looks like Ralph Hall has been cut.
Bernard lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Bernard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bernard connects with a jab.
Bernard misses with an uppercut. Hall saw that one coming.
Ralph Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hall has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD2#
Hall shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hall was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Hall is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bernard has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Hall looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Hall has knee on belly momentarily but Bernard bucks him off and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Hall is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Hall seems to be working for a kimura but Bernard defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Hall wants to work for an arm triangle but Bernard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hall content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Hall is looking for a kimura but Bernard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hall to get the leverage.
Hall wants to control but Bernard is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Hall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Bernard is defending well.
Hall wants to control but Bernard is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Hall wants to work for an arm triangle but Bernard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bernard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hall can do to turn this around?
Bernard is in trouble now - Hall has advanced to mount! #T3##SUB2#
Hall goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bernard is on top in guard. #SUB2#
Hall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hall wants to sweep here but Bernard controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Hall is looking for a triangle here but Bernard uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Hall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Hall is looking to reverse the position.
Bernard moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hall is trying to control Bernard's posture but Bernard avoids it.
The referee asks Bernard politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bernard prefers to stall for the moment though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hall wants to control but Bernard postures up.
Hall is looking to regain half guard here but Bernard keeps moving and retains side control.
Bernard working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Bernard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ralph Hall's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Bernard lands a nice shot to the body.
Hall changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bernard tries to avoid it but Hall manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bernard to the ground. Bernard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hall shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bernard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hall shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bernard but Bernard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bernard throwing a counter right hand but Hall manages to avoid it.
Rob Bernard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Hall.#TD2#
Hall shoots in and gets a takedown into Bernard's guard.
Bernard 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hall drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bernard manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hall has Bernard in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Hall is looking for a triangle but Bernard pushes his legs off easily.
Hall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Hall wants to sweep but no luck.
Bernard stays in close to Hall's body and controls the position.
Hall looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Hall has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bernard is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hall.
Hall is looking for a sweep.
Hall is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bernard's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bernard pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bernard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bernard's back!
Bernard tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Hall jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bernard is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bernard and Hall has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB2#
Hall is trying to get an arm triangle but Bernard is defending well. #SUB2#
Hall tries for a kimura but Bernard is defending well. #T3#
Hall has knee on belly momentarily but Bernard bucks him off and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Hall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bernard sees it coming and defends easily.
Bernard is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hall trying to control the action but Bernard is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bernard wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Hall is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Hall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bernard is refusing to be controlled, as Hall sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bernard is concentrating on defense, preventing Hall from advancing position. #SUB2#
Hall is trying to work for a kimura but Bernard is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Rob Bernard did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Ralph Hall's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Bernard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hall. #TD2#
Hall scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bernard keeps working. #SUB2#
Hall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bernard sees it coming and defends easily.
Hall is trying to control the action in half guard but Bernard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Hall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bernard has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hall sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hall is trying to work for a kimura but Bernard is defending well. #T1#
Hall is pressing down on Bernard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bernard is holding on for now.
Bernard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Hall is trying to work for a kimura but Bernard is defending well.
Bernard tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Hall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bernard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hall. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hall is stalling here. Bernard is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hall seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bernard has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hall is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bernard is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Bernard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hall is desperately trying to improve his position but Bernard has a good base and remains in mount.
Hall tries to lock up and control but Bernard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bernard controlling his opponent. #T3#
Hall is desperately trying to improve his position but Bernard has a good base and remains in mount.
Hall is still trying to improve position.
Hall wants to hold on but Bernard pushes him away.
Hall really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Hall manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bernard slows the pace down in half guard.
Hall trying to control but Bernard postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Bernard had his way with Ralph Hall in that round.
The cut man is working on Ralph Hall's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hall is defended easily by Bernard.
An attempted straight right counter from Bernard misses the target.
Hall with a poor takedown
and Bernard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bernard is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hall darts in looking for a takedown but Bernard gets double underhooks and turns Hall into the cage.
Rob Bernard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Hall.
Bernard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hall. Hall circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big left from Bernard misses.
Bernard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice takedown defense from Bernard. No joy for Hall on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bernard misses with a body shot.
Hall with a poor takedown
and Bernard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hall is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bernard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Hall fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rob Bernard is winning the standup battle so far.
Hall on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hall has a takedown stuffed.
Bernard tests Hall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bernard looks to score with a jab to the body but Hall is just out of range.
A jab lands there for Bernard.#ROC#Hall is rocked!
Bernard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hall is still on wobbly legs! Can Bernard finish him?
Hall walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hall is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T2#
Hall with a poor takedown
and Bernard counters with a crisp right that sends Hall to the canvas! Bernard follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Bernard!
Rob Bernard retains his welterweight title!
A less than humble Rob Bernard misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: ENIGMA 18
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
Sandu misses the body punch
and Lehtomura counters with a stiff right hand.
Lehtomura lands a jab.
Sandu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sandu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lehtomura counters with a crisp right that sends Sandu to the canvas! Lehtomura follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noburo Lehtomura!
Noburo Lehtomura thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Vilhelm Sandu stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want to thank my opponent for the fight, and I want to give a shout out to Undead Nutrition (6227) in St. Petersburg for sponsoring me.'.

Event: GDL 95: Killer Jr VS Lasombra
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
Graves takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
Graves moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Graves counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Graves working hard to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson is working Graves over against the cage.#BC2#
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Graves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Graves misses with an uppercut.
Graves swinging wildly here.
Graves throws a sloppy body shot
and Graves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Graves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Graves tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson throws a hook but Graves avoids it easily.
Graves tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jackson lands with a cross.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
Jackson connects with a looping right hand. #CL2#
Jackson pushes Graves up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson. #T2#
Jackson pushes Graves back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Graves is breathing heavily.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#Graves is rocked!
Graves's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Graves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gravess head.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Graves takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gravess head. #T3#
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Graves seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson prevents Graves from breaking the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Jackson gets through Graves's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Jackson throws a big uppercut that drops Graves! More strikes from Jackson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Graves lies dazed against the cage as Jackson celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darius Jackson!
Darius Jackson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 4: Leblond vs Abarai
Date: Apr 28, 2021

#R1#
O Faltraids throws a leg kick but Einarsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A lazy body kick from O Faltraids
and Einarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Einarsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as O Faltraids sprawls well. O Faltraids wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Einarsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Einarsson lands with a straight right. O Faltraids didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Einarsson lands a jab to the head.
Einarsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles O Faltraids. O Faltraids circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#O Faltraids is rocked!
Einarsson takes a swing at O Faltraids's ribcage but misses.
And O Faltraids responds with a good body kick, but Einarsson manages to step out the way in time.
O Faltraids is still on wobbly legs! Can Einarsson finish him?#CL#
Einarsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
O Faltraids seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Einarsson lands an uppercut.
Einarsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Einarsson.
Einarsson lands an uppercut.
Einarsson is working O Faltraids over against the cage.
Einarsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Einarsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Einarsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Einarsson scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Einarsson gets control of O Faltraids's arms and successfully pulls guard. Einarsson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Einarsson is controlling O Faltraids's posture.
Einarsson keeping moving, preventing O Faltraids from controlling successfully. #T2#
Einarsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Einarsson working over O Faltraids with some ground and pound. O Faltraids looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Einarsson slows the pace down in half guard.
Einarsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks O Faltraids with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Einarsson working O Faltraids over with strikes.
Einarsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
O Faltraids is looking for a sweep. Einarsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Einarsson connects with a nice short shot to O Faltraids's temple. #T3#
Einarsson is taking a breather. O Faltraids says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Einarsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Einarsson winds up and cracks O Faltraids with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Einarsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've been informed that O Faltraids has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Einarsson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've been hearing that Einarsson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Einarsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
O Faltraids really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Einarsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Einarsson lands strikes from half guard.
Einarsson scores with a big shot! O Faltraids's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save O Faltraids! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frostulf Einarsson!
After winning the bout, Frostulf Einarsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GC 384
Date: Apr 17, 2021

#R1#
Yonic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brooks throws an overhand right that lands on Yonic's shoulder, as Yonic tries to avoid the shot.
Yonic with the counter takedown but Brooks avoids it easily.
Eric Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brooks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brooks throws a hook to the side of Yonic's head but Yonic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yonic with the counter takedown but Brooks avoids it easily.
Brooks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brooks swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Yonic counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Brooks!
Yonic tries to advance to mount but can't.
Brooks can't do much from the bottom here.
Brooks takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yonic in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T1#
Yonic fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Brooks wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Yonic goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Brooks has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Yonic but great work by Brooks.
Yonic manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Brooks is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Gotham City Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Yonic trying to control from half guard but Brooks is working away.
Yonic is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Yonic is controlling the pace.
Yonic's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
It looks like Yonic might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
Yonic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brooks has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Yonic is trying to control. Brooks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yonic is thwarting Brooks's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Yonic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Yonic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brooks defends it well.
Brooks controlling the position for now.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Yonic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yonic is stalling here. Brooks is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Yonic seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Brooks has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Yonic is looking to regain half guard here but Brooks keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yonic trying his best to control but Brooks has mounted him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Island Yonic will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Brooks throws out a leg kick but Yonic moves out of range and Brooks only half commits.
Yonic is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brooks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL#
Brooks moves into the clinch.
Brooks gets underhooks to prevent Yonic's takedown attempt.
Brooks throws a punch but it's blocked by Yonic.
Brooks cracks Yonic with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yonic.
Brooks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yonics head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks misses with the head strike.
Brooks lands an uppercut.
Brooks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yonic can do to turn this around?
Brooks lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Brooks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A good leg kick by Brooks. #T1#
Brooks feints and then cracks Yonic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yonic down.
Yonic has his takedown stuffed
and Brooks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brooks lands with an overhand left.
Yonic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC#Yonic is rocked!
Brooks drops Yonic with a straight right hand, right on the button! Brooks follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Brooks!
Eric Brooks decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GC 384
Date: Apr 17, 2021

#R1#
Cross swings widly with a right hand
and Farquharson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cross throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Farquharson to counter with a crisp jab.
Cross misses with a lunging right hand
and Farquharson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch up but Farquharson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Farquharson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Farquharson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cross throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cross takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Farquharson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cross circles away quickly and effectively.
Cross looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Farquharson lands with a slapping head kick.
Farquharson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cross.
Farquharson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Farquharson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#It looks like Malcom Farquharson has been cut.
Farquharson moves in looking to clinch but Cross pushes him off.
Cross jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Farquharson misses the jab.
Cross throwing a counter right hand but Farquharson manages to avoid it.
Farquharson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cross tries to clinch but Farquharson moves out of range.
Farquharson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Farquharson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Farquharson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cross.
Cross wants to clinch.#CL2#
Farquharson has taken the fight to the clinch. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Farquharson.
Cross misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farquharson.
Farquharson working aggressively here.
Cross fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cross.
Cross managing to block the knees to the body from Farquharson.
Cross displaying some good clinch control by pressing Farquharson up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cross.
Farquharson tries to throw a body punch but Cross avoids it by throwing Farquharson back against the cage.
Farquharson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cross is defending well for now.
Farquharson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cross backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Cross breaks from the clinch.
Farquharson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cross moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cross connects with a single shot there.
Cross throws a shot from downtown. Farquharson moves away and avoids it.
Farquharson tries to counter with a clinch but Cross shakes him off and moves away.#T3#
Cross throws a lazy uppercut
and Farquharson counters with a three punch combo that has Cross backing up. Cross nods at Farquharson to acknowledge the strikes.
Cross misses with a low kick.
Cross feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Farquharsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Farquharson moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Farquharson moves into range and clinches up with Cross.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Farquharson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Farquharson takes a shot to the head.
Farquharson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cross goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cross has a couple of punches blocked by Farquharson.
Farquharson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farquharson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cross misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Cross.
Farquharson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cross. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Cross.
Cross fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cross struggles to land a body shot inside as Farquharson controls his hands.
Cross misses with a hook from the clinch.
Farquharson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cross.
Farquharson looking to slow down the pace here.
Farquharson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cross fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farquharson is trying to maintain a safe position but Cross gets an underhook and turns Farquharson into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Cross fails to land.
Farquharson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farquharson lands a left hand.
Cross misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farquharson trying to stall but Cross improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farquharson.
Cross misses with a hook from the clinch.
Farquharson slowing the pace effectively.
Farquharson blocks an uppercut.
Cross tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farquharson misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malcom Farquharson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Malcom Farquharson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Cross throws an overhand right that lands on Farquharson's shoulder, as Farquharson tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Farquharson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Farquharson scores with a jab. Cross acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cross keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Farquharson rushes Cross and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cross tries a body shot but Farquharson blocks it.
Cross takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Jeremy Cross has been cut.
Farquharson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cross is defending well for now.
Farquharson lands an elbow inside.
Farquharson blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Cross scores with a nice short uppercut.
Farquharson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cross seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Farquharson can turn it around.
A head punch on the inside from Farquharson fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson swings wildly with an uppercut but Cross uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Cross manages to break the clinch.
Cross is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Farquharson tries to clinch but Cross moves out of range.
Farquharson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Farquharson scores with a one two! Cross had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cross lands a right hook to the body.
Farquharson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Farquharson swinging wildly here.
Cross throws a good cross that connects.
Cross misses with a looping right.
Farquharson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A head kick from Farquharson lands but Cross takes it in his stride.
Farquharson misses with an uppercut.
Farquharson swinging wildly here. #T2#
Cross avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cross tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Farquharson manages to circle out of the way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farquharson moves forwards but Cross connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#That has opened up Malcom Farquharson's cut even more.
Farquharson scores with a nice strike.
Nice cross by Cross.
Farquharson ducks under a wild hook from Cross.
Cross displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Farquharson throws out the jab. #CL2#
Farquharson forces Cross back against the cage and clinches.
Farquharson lands a right hand.
Cross lands a nice uppercut.
Cross blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cross lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Farquharson backwards. #CUT#The cut above Malcom Farquharson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cross has a couple of punches blocked by Farquharson. #T3#
Cross swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cross lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Farquharson backwards. #ROC#Farquharson is rocked!
Cross stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Farquharson is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Cross.
Cross cracks Farquharson with a nice body shot.
A short right from Cross on the inside.
Farquharson is still on wobbly legs! Can Cross finish him?
Cross digs a right hand into Farquharson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Farquharson's gas tank.
Cross lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Farquharson or not.
Cross unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Farquharson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Cross is unloading with more strikes now! Farquharson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Cross!
Jeremy Cross is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Jeremy Cross thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BLAZE 23 - IMANARI VS HULL
Date: Apr 15, 2021

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Trujillo misses the target.
Trujillo 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.
Good shot there by Trujillo.
Trujillo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Trujillo throws a jab but it's blocked by Bernard.
Trujillo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bernard counters with a straight right hand.
Bernard lands a right hook to the body.
Trujillo throws an off balance right hand
and Bernard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trujillo throws a jab when Bernard was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trujillo. Bernard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trujillo misses with an uppercut
and Bernard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trujillo throws a head kick that misses
and Bernard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Trujillo thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trujillo lands the left hand.#CUT2#It looks like Rob Bernard has been cut.
Bernard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Trujillo.
Trujillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trujillo looks to land a right hand but Bernard moved out of range.
Bernard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trujillo throws out the jab.
Trujillo throws a right hand that misses
and Bernard counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
A jab from Bernard finds it's way through Trujillo's defenses.
Bernard slips a jab from Trujillo.
Bernard 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.
Bernard slips a jab from Trujillo.
Trujillo misses with a hook
letting Bernard counter with a right hand.
Trujillo takes one to the side of the head.
Trujillo throws a sloppy head kick
and Bernard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Julio Trujillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trujillo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bernard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Trujillo misses the target.
Trujillo throws a shot from downtown. Bernard moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Bernard.
Bernard works Trujillo's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Trujillo misses.
A little feinted left hand from Bernard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Trujillo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Trujillo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bernard was well out of range. Poor timing from Trujillo.
A little feinted left hand from Bernard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bernard is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bernard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trujillo.
Trujillo misses with a hook. Bernard ducked under it nicely.
Bernard connects with a right hand. Trujillo shakes it off.#T2#
Bernard misses the jab.
Trujillo misses with an uppercut
and Bernard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bernard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bernard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Trujillo throws a big shot that misses.
Trujillo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bernard was well out of range. Poor timing from Trujillo.
Bernard lands a jab to the head.
Trujillo ducks right into an uppercut from Bernard.
Bernard connects with a single shot there.
Bernard misses with a looping left.
Trujillo throws the left hand but Bernard avoids the punch easily.
Bernard ducks under a wild hook from Trujillo.
A jab from Bernard misses.
A head kick from Trujillo lands but Bernard takes it in his stride.
Trujillo looks to land a left hand but Bernard moved out of range nicely.
Trujillo throws a head kick that half lands. #T3#
Trujillo misses with a hook. Bernard ducked under it nicely.
Bernard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Trujillo momentarily.
Trujillo lands a body shot.
Bernard blocks a head kick by Trujillo.
It looked like Bernard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bernard is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Trujillo misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Bernard counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Bernard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Trujillo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trujillo. Bernard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trujillo ducks under a wild hook from Bernard.
Trujillo throws a big shot that misses.
Trujillo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Trujillo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bernard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bernard slips a jab from Trujillo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bernard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trujillo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bernard misses with an uppercut.
Trujillo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Bernard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Trujillo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Trujillo swings widly with a right hand
and Bernard counters with a nice uppercut.
Trujillo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bernard.
A big right from Bernard misses.
Trujillo throws a head kick that misses
and Bernard counters with a one-two to the body.
Trujillo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trujillo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bernard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Trujillo is rocked!
Trujillo needs to keep his hands up - Bernard had a free shot at his head there.
Trujillo is still on wobbly legs! Can Bernard finish him?
Bernard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trujillo.
Bernard lands an uppercut, right on the button! Trujillo tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rob Bernard!
Rob Bernard retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Rob Bernard started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: ENIGMA 11
Date: Apr 10, 2021

#R1#
Lehtomura misses with a right hand
and Danger counters with a right hand to the body.
Lehtomura misses with a right hand
and Danger counters with a nice leg kick.
Lehtomura misses with a straight left.
Danger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Lehtomura misses the target.
Lehtomura loads up on a big right hand but Danger slips the punch.
Lehtomura slips a straight right by Danger.
Lehtomura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lehtomura misses with a straight left.
Danger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lehtomura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Danger misses with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Lehtomura misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Danger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lehtomura's head backwards.
Lehtomura throws out a powerful jab.
Lehtomura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Danger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Danger throws a body kick that misses #KD#
and Lehtomura counters with a crisp one two that drops Danger! Lehtomura thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Danger to his feet! Danger is in big trouble!#ROC#Danger is rocked!#T1#
Danger throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Lehtomura counters with a crisp right hand that drops Danger! Lehtomura lets Danger back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Danger is still on wobbly legs! Can Lehtomura finish him?
Danger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
BAM! Lehtomura delivers a spinning backfist that drops Danger like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Noburo Lehtomura!
A victorious Noburo Lehtomura thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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