Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: NYF 97: Perry vs Bird II
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Stevens on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brussard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stevens throws a body punch but Brussard moves out of range.
Stevens throws a lazy uppercut
and Brussard counters with a low kick, right behind Stevens 's knee.
Stevens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stevens misses with a leg kick
and Brussard counters with a thumping low kick.
Stevens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brussard.
Brussard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stevens throws the left hand but Brussard avoids the punch easily.
Austin Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevens fails to land with a series of punches.
Brussard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stevens.
Brussard avoids the body shot from Stevens.
Stevens misses with a hook.#T1#
Brussard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stevens lands a nice looking body shot.
Brussard thuds his shin into the meat of Stevens's side.
We've been told by Brussard's head coaches at ubergym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brussard digs a good hook to Stevens's body.
Stevens 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.
Stevens throws a hook to the side of Brussard's head but Brussard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stevens checks a leg kick.
Brussard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stevens swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brussard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brussard throws an overhand right that drops Stevens like a sack of potatoes! Brussard dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krypton Brussard!
A very excited looking Krypton Brussard made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2024

#R1#
Bass swings for the body but Wilder moves out of range.
Colton Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Wilder.
Wilder tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and as Wilder loses concentration momentarily, Bass counters with a picture perfect head kick! Wilder goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sam Bass!
Sam Bass thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 1119 Jankovic vs. Kostov
Date: Dec 13, 2024

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dall Jr is defended easily by Drake.
Drake wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
Dall Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Drake 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.
Drake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall Jr moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake throws a good cross that connects.
Drake just misses with a punch to the body.
Dall Jr is looking to counter punch.
Drake is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Galen Dall Jr has been cut.
Drake has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dall Jr.#T1#
Dall Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Dall Jr has closed the distance and engaged Drake in a clinch.
Dall Jr misses with the head strike.
Drake struggles to land a body shot inside as Dall Jr controls his hands.
Dall Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drake throws a head punch that misses.
Dall Jr lands a body shot.
Dall Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dall Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Drake lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Drake softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dall Jr has Drake pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Drake manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dall Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Drake controls the action.
Drake blocks an uppercut.
Dall Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dall Jr is working for takedown but Drake is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Galen Dall Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dall Jr tries to throw a body punch but Drake avoids it by throwing Dall Jr back against the cage.
Drake lands with a right to the head.
Dall Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Drake pulls his leg out and moves away. #T2#
Good shot there by Dall Jr.
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!
Dall Jr shoots in for a double leg but Drake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Drake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Dall Jr misses the target.#CL#
Dall Jr closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dall Jr.
Dall Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drake's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Drake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dall Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dall Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Drake misses with some punches.
Dall Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dall Jr is leaning against Drake and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drake creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Drake makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dall Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dall Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Drake scores with a shot to the side of Dall Jr's head.
Drake working aggressively here.
Dall Jr pushes Drake back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Drake misses with a punch on the inside.
Drake takes a shot to the head.
Dall Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dall Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Drake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drake misses with a punch to the body.
Drake misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Drake. #TD#
Dall Jr manages to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Dall Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Drake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Drake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Dall Jr has an active guard here but Drake has managed to pass into half guard. #T4#
Drake is looking to advance position but Dall Jr won't allow it.
Dall Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Drake is working away from the top position though.
Dall Jr is looking for a sweep. Drake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Dall Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drake pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dezmond Drake will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Galen Dall Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A jab lands there for Dall Jr.
Drake misses with a lunging right hand
and Dall Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Dall Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drake throws out the jab.
Dall Jr throwing a counter right hand but Drake manages to avoid it.
Dall Jr fails to land the takedown.
Drake gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dall Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dall Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dall Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drake appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Dall Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Drake has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dall Jr slips a jab and a cross from Drake.
Dall Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Drake swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dall Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Dezmond Drake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dall Jr misses with a body punch
and Drake counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Drake misses with a hook. Dall Jr ducked under it nicely.
Dall Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Drake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Dall Jr has Drake up against the cage in a clinch.
Dall Jr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Drake after a bit of a struggle. #T2#
Drake swings wildly with an uppercut but Dall Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Drake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drake misses with a punch on the inside.
Drake pushes Dall Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hand to the body from Drake.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dall Jr blocks an uppercut.
Dall Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Drake lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Drake swings wildly with an uppercut but Dall Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Drake.
Drake misses with a body punch.
Dall Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drake's elbow.
Dall Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Galen Dall Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good body shot from Drake.
Drake takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Drake blocks an uppercut.
Drake blocks an uppercut.
Dall Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Drake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dall Jr misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Drake scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dall Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Drake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Drake.
Drake lands a left hand.
Dall Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dall Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Dezmond Drake seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dall Jr misses with the head strike.
Drake throws a punch but it's blocked by Dall Jr.
Drake lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dall Jr can't get the takedown.
Dall Jr tries to pull guard but Drake holds him up against the cage and eventually Dall Jr drops back down to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dall Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4##BC2#
Drake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dall Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
Drake throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Dall Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Dall Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Drake doesn't seem phased though.
Dall Jr dodges the punch combination from Drake.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drake. Dall Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dall Jr attempts a counter takedown but Drake avoids it well and moves away.
Nice shot by Drake.
Dall Jr tries to clinch up
and Drake counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dezmond Drake will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Galen Dall Jr's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
A low kick from Dall Jr is predictable there
and Drake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Drake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drake connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dall Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drake.
Drake doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dall Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Drake circles away.
Dezmond Drake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dall Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Drake checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dall Jr moves out of range as Drake strikes.
Dall Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Drake sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Drake with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dall Jr walks into a left hand.
Drake swinging wildly here.
Drake throws a poor cross that misses
and Dall Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dall Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Drake counter with a right hand.
Drake on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dall Jr. Dall Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Dall Jr misses with a right hand
and Dall Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Galen Dall Jr's cut is getting worse.
Drake misses with a combination
and Dall Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2#
Drake with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dall Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Drake swats away the attempt to clinch by Dall Jr.
Drake swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake looks to land a left hand but Dall Jr moved out of range nicely.
Drake looks to land a right hand but Dall Jr moved out of range.
Drake swats away the attempt to clinch by Dall Jr.
Dall Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dall Jr fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Drake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dall Jr gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Drake makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Drake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dall Jr slips a straight right by Drake.
A big left from Dall Jr misses.
Drake walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dall Jr is looking to clinch.
Drake 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.
Dall Jr cracks Drake with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Drake gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Drake misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Dall Jr.
Drake working aggressively here.
Dall Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake.
Drake scores with a hook to the body.
Drake throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dall Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dall Jr can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Galen Dall Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dall Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Drake is leaning against Dall Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Drake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Drake.
Dall Jr tries for a takedown but Drake manages to get underhooks.
Drake throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dall Jrs head.
Dall Jr jumps guard but Drake turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Drake scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Drake.
Dall Jr blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dezmond Drake really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Galen Dall Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Dall Jr misses the shot to the body.
Dall Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drake manages to avoid it.
Drake throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dall Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dall Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Drake throws a jab when Dall Jr was well out of range.
Dall Jr throws the left hand but Drake avoids the punch easily.
Drake tries to bum rush Dall Jr with a series of wild strikes but Dall Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake moves forwards but Dall Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Drake throws a right hand that misses
and Dall Jr counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Drake throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Dall Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dall Jr.
Drake misses the body punch
and Dall Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Dall Jr connects with a single shot there.
Dall Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Drake throws out a powerful jab.
Dall Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dall Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Drake. #CL#
Dall Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dall Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake.
Dall Jr misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Drake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drake.
Drake lands an uppercut.
Drake misses with a punch on the inside.
Dall Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Dall Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Drake throws a punch but it's blocked by Dall Jr.
Drake has a couple of punches blocked by Dall Jr.
Drake lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Drake.
Dall Jr takes a shot to the head.
Dall Jr misses with a body punch.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dall Jr is looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drake.
A short uppercut from Drake.
Drake has a couple of punches blocked by Dall Jr.
Drake lands a left hand.
Drake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dall Jr backwards. #ROC2#Dall Jr is rocked!#T3#
Dall Jr blocks an uppercut.
Oh Dall Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice left hand lands by Dall Jr.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drake.
Drake throws a punch but it's blocked by Dall Jr.
Dall Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Dall Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Drake is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dall Jr is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Drake to the mat. Drake regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dall Jr wants to pass the guard but Drake is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake is controlling Dall Jr's posture.
Drake is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Dall Jr wants to improve his position but Drake is controlling well. #T4#
Drake is controlling the pace.
Dall Jr wants to improve his position but Drake is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall Jr is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Drake jumps into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Galen Dall Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Galen Dall Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.#R5#
Dall Jr looks to land a right hand but Drake moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Drake! But no joy.
Drake jabs at Dall Jr's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Drake misses the target.
Drake takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Drake connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Drake is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big right from Drake misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Drake connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Drake ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Drake misses with a hook. Dall Jr ducked under it nicely.
Drake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dall Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Drake lands a head shot.
Dall Jr tries a low kick but Drake avoids it.
Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dall Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drake takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dall Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Drakes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Galen Dall Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Drake bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dall Jr misses with a double jab. #KD2#
Drake sends Dall Jr crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Drake is motioning to the referee to let Dall Jr up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drake keeps the fight on the outside.
Dall Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dall Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Drake under the eye.
Dall Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dall Jr tries to clinch up.
Drake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
Drake throws a lazy right hand but Dall Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dall Jr 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. #ROC#Drake is rocked!
A big right from Dall Jr misses.
Drake is still on wobbly legs! Can Dall Jr finish him?
Dall Jr lands a brutal head kick. Drake looks out on his feet and Dall Jr throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Galen Dall Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Galen Dall Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 378
Date: Dec 08, 2024

#R1#
Carioni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steve makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rodrigo Carioni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve lands with a hook. Carioni tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
Steve throws a jab but it's blocked by Carioni.
A telegraphed right hand from Steve misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Carioni. Beautiful body shot.
Steve swings away with a body shot that misses
and Carioni counters with a straight right hand.
Carioni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Steve on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Carioni connects with a right hand. Steve shakes it off.
Carioni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steve misses with an uppercut.
Carioni throws a hook but Steve avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Steve.
Steve drops his hands momentarily and Carioni takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steve bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've been told by Carioni's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Carioni misses with a body shot. #T1#
A left lands for Carioni.
Steve uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carioni.
Carioni misses with a looping right.
Carioni looks to land a left hand but Steve moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Carioni misses.
Some wild striking there from Carioni.
A jab from Steve finds it's way through Carioni's defenses.
Carioni looks to throw the jab but Steve is out of range.
Steve lands a nice looking body shot.
Carioni misses with a wild combination.
Steve throws out a counter right but Carioni avoids it with no problem.
Carioni looks to land a right hand but Steve moved out of range.#T2#
Carioni lands a jab.
Steve fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carioni swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
Carioni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steve throws out a loose jab but Carioni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carioni throws out a loose jab but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carioni swings widly with a right hand
and Steve counters with a right hand to the body.
Carioni throws a nice looking combination but Steve bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steve scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Carioni is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carioni was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Carioni 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.
Carioni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steve.
Steve lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Carioni throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Steve throws out a loose jab but Carioni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Carioni missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steve uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carioni.
Steve throws a hook but Carioni blocks it.
Steve takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Carioni throws a hook to the side of Steve's head but Steve sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steve throws a jab but it's blocked by Carioni.
Carioni connects with a right hand. Steve shakes it off.
Carioni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Rodrigo Carioni's cut is getting worse.
Carioni looks to throw the jab but Steve is out of range.
A shot to the body from Carioni misses
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Carioni is rocked!#CL2#
Carioni tries to keep at a distance but Steve has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oh Carioni is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4##BC#
Carioni breaks the clinch.
Carioni seems to have got his legs back now.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Steve was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Donk. Steve catches Carioni right on the button with a cross.
Carioni gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Steve gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Carioni 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 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stoner Steve!
Our winner, Stoner Steve, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DMMA 378
Date: Dec 08, 2024

#R1#
Thibodeaux pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mahmut is out of range and Thibodeaux settles back down.
Mahmut looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thibodeaux lands with a good body shot.
Mahmut misses with a lunging right hand
letting Thibodeaux counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Sheikh Mahmut has been cut.
Mahmut missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mahmut throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mahmut misses with a straight left.
Mahmut doesn't manage to clinch there - Thibodeaux circles away.
Mahmut lands with a straight right. Thibodeaux didn't see that one coming.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Mahmut.
Mahmut misses with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mahmut throws a combination that misses
enabling Thibodeaux to counter with a crisp jab.
Mahmut tries to close the distance and clinch but Thibodeaux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thibodeaux throws a counter high kick but Mahmut was just alert enough to avoid it.
Mahmut throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mahmut throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice right hand that sends Mahmut toppling to the canvas! Mahmut scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Thibodeaux finish him?!#ROC#Mahmut is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahmut walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Mahmut limp body while Thibodeaux jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcel Thibodeaux!
A relieved looking Marcel Thibodeaux 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: SYN 1118 Rose vs. Rozhkov II
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Billingsly misses with a straight left.
Tartakov swings widly with a right hand
and Billingsly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Billingsly misses the shot to the body.
Billingsly scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Billingsly misses with a body shot.
Tartakov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Billingsly.
Tartakov misses with a wild combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tartakov.
Tartakov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Billingsly was well out of range. Poor timing from Tartakov.
Tartakov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Billingsly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tartakov misses with an uppercut
and Billingsly counters with a nice body shot.
Billingsly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tartakov.
Billingsly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Billingsly doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Billingsly fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A punch lands to the side of Tartakov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tartakov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billingsly.
Tartakov feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Tartakov throws an overhand right that lands on Billingsly's shoulder, as Billingsly tries to avoid the shot.
Tartakov throws an off balance right hand
and Billingsly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Billingsly throws a big shot that misses.
Billingsly scores with a hook to the body. Tartakov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tartakov throws a leg kick that misses.
Tartakov moves out of range of the strikes.
Tartakov throwing a counter right hand but Billingsly manages to avoid it.
Tartakov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Billingsly scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tartakov cracks Billingsly with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Billingsly has taken the fight to the clinch.
Billingsly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Billingsly.
A hook to the body from Billingsly.
Billingsly tries a body shot but Tartakov blocks it.
Billingsly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tartakov swings wildly with an uppercut but Billingsly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Billingsly goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Tartakov wants to take the fight to the mat but Billingsly manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Billingsly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Billingsly manages to break the clinch.
Tartakov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Billingsly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tartakov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tartakov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Billingsly throws out the jab.
Billingsly dips to his left and cracks Tartakov with an uppercut!#ROC2#Tartakov is rocked!
Tartakov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Billingsly drops Tartakov with a big left hand! Tartakov is injured, injured bad! Billingsly jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Billingsly!
Chad Billingsly managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Dick Dolla Douchebag, into his post fight interview.

Event: SYN 1118 Rose vs. Rozhkov II
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Jam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Egyptian blocks a jab.
Jam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jam. Egyptian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Egyptian ducks under a wild hook from Jam.
Egyptian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jam looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jam on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Egyptian. Egyptian obviously looking to wear him down.
A clash of legs there as Jam blocks the low kick.
Egyptian dips to his left and cracks Jam with an uppercut!
Jam catches Egyptian with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Egyptian lands with an overhand left.
Egyptian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jam.
Egyptian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jam's sensitive parts.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jam checks a leg kick.
Egyptian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Egyptian moves into range and lands a nice 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!
A big right from Jam misses.
Jam checks the leg kick.
Egyptian scoring well with a low kick there.
Jam scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Egyptian misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Egyptian throws the kick towards the body but Jam avoids it.
Egyptian scores with a jab to the body.
Egyptian works over Jam's head and body with a nice combination.
Jam fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jam misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Jam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Egyptian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jam changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jam slips a straight right by Egyptian.
Egyptian throws the kick towards the body but Jam avoids it.
Egyptian blocks a jab.
Jam misses with a hook. Egyptian ducked under it nicely.
Egyptian avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jam looks to throw the jab but Egyptian is out of range.
As Jam backs away, Egyptian returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Egyptian pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jam is out of range and Egyptian settles back down.
Egyptian jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Egyptian staying out of range there.
Jam on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Egyptian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Jam as he connects with a hook.
Egyptian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jam takes a jab right on the kisser.
A shot to the liver by Jam. Beautiful body shot.
Jam scores with the left hand. Egyptian knows he should have avoided that one.
Jam connects with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Egyptian.
Egyptian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Egyptian misses the target.
Egyptian lunges at Jam with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jam's hand.
Egyptian on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Egyptian connects with a solid leg kick.
Jam misses with a looping left.
Jam works Egyptian's body with a nice hook.
Jam throws a jab but it's blocked by Egyptian.
Egyptian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jam misses the shot to the body.
Jam misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Jam.
Egyptian feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Egyptian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jam! But no joy.
Jam avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3#
Jam takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Egyptian misses the target.
Jam looks to throw the jab but Egyptian is out of range.
Egyptian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jam scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jam throws an overhand right that lands on Egyptian's shoulder, as Egyptian tries to avoid the shot.
Jam throws a big shot that misses.
Egyptian ducks under a wild hook from Jam.
Jam jabs at Egyptian's body.
Nice straight punches there by Egyptian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Egyptian.
Jam throws out a loose jab but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jam lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Egyptian scores with a spinning back kick!
Jam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jam lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Egyptian at a distance.
Egyptian moves out of range of the strikes.
Egyptian scores with a nice head shot.
Jam connects with a jab.
Jam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4##CL#
Egyptian clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Egyptian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Egyptian tries to land a leg kick but Jam saw it coming and moves away. #CL#
Egyptian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jam as Egyptian tries to tie him up.
Jam's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jam throws a punch but it's blocked by Egyptian.
Egyptian blocks an uppercut.
Jam lands a nice uppercut.
Jam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Egyptian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Egyptian is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jam tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Egyptian.
Egyptian blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Egyptian misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Egyptian.
Jam has a couple of punches blocked by Egyptian.
A head punch on the inside from Egyptian fails to land.
Egyptian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jam has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Toe Jam will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Egyptian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jam.
Egyptian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Egyptian throws a wild body kick that Jam sees coming a mile off.
Jam moves out of range as Egyptian throws a body kick.
Egyptian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Egyptian blocks a jab.
Egyptian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jam was well out of range. Poor timing from Egyptian.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Egyptian ducks under a wild hook from Jam.
Egyptian throws a front kick aimed at Jam's knee but Jam avoids it well.
Egyptian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jam misses with a hook. Egyptian ducked under it nicely.
Egyptian is looking for a counter combo.
Jam drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jam blocks a head kick by Egyptian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jam avoids the head kick by Egyptian.
Egyptian throws the kick towards the body but Jam avoids it.
Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Egyptian moves away.
Egyptian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jam let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jam moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Egyptian fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jam is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Egyptian.#T1#
Egyptian blocks a jab.
Jam throws a series of punches but Egyptian moves out of range.
Jam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Egyptian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Egyptian tries to bum rush Jam with a series of wild strikes but Jam uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jam stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Egyptian.
Egyptian ducks under a wild hook from Jam.
Egyptian sizes up Jam with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jam.
Egyptian scoring well with a low kick there.
Jam misses with a wild body shot.
Egyptian with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jam to score with a decent uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Egyptian, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jam closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Egyptian.
Egyptian slips under a jab.
Egyptian looks to land a body kick but Jam moved away.
Jam looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick misses from Egyptian. #T2#
Egyptian misses with a low kick.
Jam throws an overhand right that lands on Egyptian's shoulder, as Egyptian tries to avoid the shot.
Jam misses with a looping right.
Jam looks to land a combination but Egyptian avoids it well.
Jam sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Egyptian slips a straight right by Jam.
Jam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Egyptian scores with a decent looking hook.
Jam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jam throws a shot from downtown. Egyptian moves away and avoids it.
Egyptian looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jam scores with a shot to the body.
Jam listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jam slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jam tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Egyptian lands with a nice body kick.
A left and a right from Egyptian both land. Nice combination.
Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jam.
The fighters circling - Jam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Toe Jam seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Egyptian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jam.
Egyptian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Egyptian.
Egyptian throws a front kick aimed at Jam's knee but Jam avoids it well.
Egyptian connects with a leg kick.
Egyptian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jam.
Egyptian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jam on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Egyptian. Egyptian obviously looking to wear him down.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but Jam sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Egyptian defending well as Jam loads up on a big left hand.
Egyptian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jam moves away.
Jam dips to his left and cracks Egyptian with an uppercut!
Egyptian connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Egyptian is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jam! But no joy.
Jab by Jam.
Jam works Egyptian's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Egyptian throws a shot from downtown. Jam moves away and avoids it.
Egyptian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Jam missing with a left hand there. Egyptian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Jam.
Jam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Egyptian ducks under a wild hook from Jam.
Jam 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.
Egyptian just misses with a punch to the body.
Egyptian fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jam looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Egyptian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Egyptian clobbers Jam with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Egyptian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Egyptian is predictable there
and Jam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Egyptian defending well as Jam loads up on a big left hand.
Egyptian takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jam misses with a left hand
and Egyptian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jam throws an overhand right that lands on Egyptian's shoulder, as Egyptian tries to avoid the shot.
Jam scores with a nice right hand.
Jam misses with a straight right.
Jam missing with a left hand there. Egyptian 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.

That was a close second round but I would say that Horus Egyptian will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Jam throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Egyptian.
Jam throws a body shot but no joy.
Egyptian feints and then cracks Jam's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jam down.
Jam has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Egyptian.
Jam fails to land with a series of punches.
Jam throws a body punch but Egyptian moves out of range.
Jam misses the shot to the body.
Jam connects with a good right hand that stumbles Egyptian. Egyptian circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Egyptian lands with a nice body kick.
Jam throws a body punch but Egyptian moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Egyptian as he connects with a hook.
Egyptian with a nice calf kick.
Jam moves out of range as Egyptian throws a body kick.
Jam looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Egyptian scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jam takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jam has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Egyptian.
Jam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Egyptian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jam throws out the jab. #T1#
Egyptian slips a straight right by Jam.
Egyptian avoids the body shot from Jam.
Egyptian takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Egyptian manages to avoid it.
Egyptian bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jam's head.
Jam steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Egyptian. That one must have hurt.
Jam swings for the body but Egyptian moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Egyptian.
Egyptian looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jam misses with a straight left.
Jam swings for the body but Egyptian moves out of range.
As Jam backs away, Egyptian returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice defenses there by Egyptian.
Jam pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Egyptian rushes Jam and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Egyptian tries a knee to the head but Jam blocks it.
Egyptian with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jam lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Egyptian is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jam is keeping busy.#T2#
Egyptian putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jam in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jam takes a knee right on the jaw!
Egyptian is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Egyptian lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jam lands a shot to the body.
Egyptian lands an uppercut.#BC#
Egyptian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Egyptian connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jam throws a shot from downtown. Egyptian moves away and avoids it.
Jam takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jam fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Egyptian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Egyptian tries to land a leg kick but Jam saw it coming and moves away.
Jam lands with a straight right. Egyptian didn't see that one coming.
Egyptian lands a body shot.
Jam scores with a hook to the body. Egyptian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jam throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Egyptian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jam throws out the jab.
Jam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jam loads up on a big right hand but Egyptian slips the punch.
Egyptian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jam throws a big shot that misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Egyptian!
Egyptian's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jam under the eye.
Jam misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jam. Egyptian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Egyptian. Jam shrugs it off though.
Egyptian moves away from the strike by Jam.
Egyptian with a hook.
Jam misses with an uppercut.
Jam connects with the punch.
Jam misses with a looping right.
Egyptian connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Jam.
Egyptian appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Jam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jam throws a poor cross that misses
and Egyptian counters with an outside leg kick.
Egyptian fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jam misses with a straight right.
Egyptian throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jam.
Egyptian ducks under a wild hook from Jam.
Egyptian jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Egyptian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Egyptian thumps Jam with a low kick.
Jam tests Egyptian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Egyptian moves out of range as Jam strikes.
Egyptian tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Egyptian moves out of range of the strikes.
Jam takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A chopping leg kick lands by Egyptian.
Jam scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Horus Egyptian showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Egyptian 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horus Egyptian!
A less than humble Horus Egyptian misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: DMMA 373
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
Drake with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A shot to the body from Drake misses
and Brown counters with an outside leg kick.
Drake just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Drake blocks it well.
Brown looks to clinch
and Drake counters with a stiff right hand.
Drake swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Brown takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#It looks like Jair Brown has been cut.
Brown with a hook.
Drake misses with a jab to the body
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Drake looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown moves away from the strike by Drake. #T1#
Brown misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Drake to counter with a crisp jab.
Drake throws a nice looking combination but Brown bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brown moves away from the strike by Drake.
Brown throws out a counter right but Drake avoids it with no problem.
Brown throws a leg kick that is checked
and Drake counters with a three punch combo that has Brown backing up. Brown nods at Drake to acknowledge the strikes.
Drake has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brown.
Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drake.
Drake 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.
Drake falls off balance throwing a combination
and Drake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Good exchange - Drake coming out on top.
Drake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brown.
Drake throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Brown connects with a body shot.
Drake connects with a single shot there.
Drake misses with a body shot.
Drake swings widly with a right hand
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Drake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.#T3#
Drake misses with an uppercut
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown throws a push kick but Drake slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drake. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Drake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A quick step to the side and Drake tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drake takes one on the button.
Drake thuds his right hand into Brown's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#That has opened up Jair Brown's cut even more.
Dezmond Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Drake misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Brown was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Drake misses with a right hand
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Drake loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Brown avoids the body shot from Drake.
Brown looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Drake misses with a looping right.
Brown looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch combination from Brown misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drake. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drake throws out the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake cracks a nice hook into Brown's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dezmond Drake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jair Brown's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Drake scores with a jab. Brown acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dezmond Drake is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Drake moves out of range easily.
Drake connects with a jab.
Drake works the jab nicely.
Drake swings widly with a right hand
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brown slips under a jab from Drake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brown swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Drake misses with a hook to the body
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drake misses with a hook to the body
and Brown counters with a series of strikes. Drake will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Brown throws a solid leg kick but Drake takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brown.
It looked like Drake was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drake.
A little jabbing left from Brown on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brown misses with a right hand
and Drake makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Drake darts in and clinches Brown up against the cage.
Drake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Brown.
Drake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown lands with a short shot to the head.
Drake scores with a hook to the body.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown lands a body shot.
Drake has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Drake lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Drake blocks an uppercut.
Drake throws a head punch that misses.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Drake controls the action.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Drake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Drake.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Drake avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake.
Brown lands a shoulder strike.
Drake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Drake.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Drake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Brown misses with a body punch.
Brown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Drake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown. #T3#
Drake blocks a body shot from Brown.
A right hook to the body lands for Drake.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drake.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Drake.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Drake scores with a nice short uppercut.
Drake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drake swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Brown.
Drake scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
Drake lands a body punch in the clinch.
Drake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drake working aggressively here.
Drake throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Dezmond Drake has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Drake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Drake controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Brown as the two fighters clinch.
Drake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brown 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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drake.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drake presses Brown against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Drake lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Drake avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Drake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drake tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Drake swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Drake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brown goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brown misses with a lunging right hand
letting Drake counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drake. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dezmond Drake dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jair Brown's cut.
That's time! Drake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brown staying out of range there.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drake.
Jair Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drake's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brown under the eye.
Drake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Brown scores with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Drake misses with a hook
and Brown counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Drake moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Drake throws a combination that misses
and Brown counters with a left and a right that stings Drake.
Brown takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Drake, as that shot connected.
Brown staying out of range there.
Drake keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Drake throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Brown connects with a solid leg kick.
Drake fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
Drake fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brown looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brown has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drake misses with a hook
and Brown counters with a nice leg kick.
Brown tries to clinch there but Drake circles away.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drake paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brown lands a head shot.#T3#
Brown closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Drake takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Brown fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Drake, pushing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drake.
Drake blocking some punches.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Drake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown prevents a body shot from Drake.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land. #T4#
Drake lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Drake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brown.
Drake prevents a body shot from Brown.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drake gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brown lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drake.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Drake avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Drake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Brown scores with a shoulder strike.
Drake misses with the head strike.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drake scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Brown.
Drake misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dezmond Drake.
Well Drake 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dezmond Drake!
After winning the bout, Dezmond Drake thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: NYF 92: Perry vs Kakuzo II
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
Brussard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
River misses with a hook to the body
and Brussard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from River misses.
Brussard misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - River throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brussard flicks out a counter leg kick but River steps away.
Brussard throws a low kick but River avoids it.
River swings widly with a right hand
and Brussard counters with a nice uppercut.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brussard manages to avoid it.
Brussard feints a counter leg kick.
Brussard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brussard avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brussard's hands.
River swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brussard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Brussard is just out of range.
River looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A left and a right from River both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River scores with a sloppy right hand. Brussard should have avoided that one. #T1#
River feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brussards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
River misses the body punch
and Brussard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
River blocks the body kick.
River throws an off balance right hand
and Brussard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
River jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brussard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
River clinches with his opponent.
River lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brussard tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Brussard back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
Brussard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
River misses with a punch on the inside.
Brussard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River trying to land knees to the body.
River is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brussard is defending well for now.
River is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brussard is keeping busy.
Brussard managing to block the knees to the body from River. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brussard tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brussard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River blocks a body shot from Brussard.
River lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brussard backwards.
River misses with a body punch.
Brussard misses with a punch to the body.
River misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brussard.
Brussard misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from River as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
A short right from Brussard on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
Brussard tries a body shot but River blocks it.
River controlling the action here for a moment.
Brussard pushes River back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
River works on Brussard's body with a couple of short punches.
River unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brussard lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
River blocks a body shot from Brussard. #T3#
Brussard prevents a body shot from River.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
Brussard takes a knee to the side of the body.
Brussard looks winded!
Brussard swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brussard misses with a body punch.
River lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brussard backwards.
Brussard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brussard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brussard lands with a short shot to the head.
River lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brussard or not.
River lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brussard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River tries to work over Brussard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from River.
Brussard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brussard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brussard throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
River is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T4#
River lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for River.
River with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from River.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Brussard controls the action.
Brussard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
River blocks a body shot from Brussard.
River controlling the action here for a moment.
Brussard misses with a body punch.
River is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Brussard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
River working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brussard is defending well for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by River.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brussard tries a body shot but River blocks it.
River holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Brussard blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill River dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Brussard misses the jab.
River misses with a wild combination.
Brussard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
River rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brussard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brussard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
River lands with a shot to the body.
River throws a sloppy body shot
and Brussard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brussard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River lands with a shot to the body.
River throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
River lands with a shot to the body.
River is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brussard can do to turn this around?
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brussard moves away.
Bill River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
River rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brussard counters with a right hand to the body.
Brussard has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
River is looking to land body kicks.
Brussard takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
Brussard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
River cracks Brussard with an open hand slap.
Bill River is winning the standup battle so far.
River lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brussard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
River lands a lovely overhand right.
Brussard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
River lands with a nice body punch.
Nice jab there from River.
River digs a good body shot into Brussard's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T2#
River misses with a body punch
and Brussard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brussard tries a quick counter leg kick but River is wise to it.
River misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brussard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brussard throws a low kick but it's checked well by River.
River throws a good cross that connects.
River throws a poor cross that misses
and Brussard counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from River.
River cracks a nice hook into Brussard's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Brussard does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Brussard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brussard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brussard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
River is looking to score with low kicks.
Brussard on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #CL#
River darts in and clinches Brussard up against the cage.#T3#
River is looking to control Brussard's arms but Brussard gets an underhook and turns him. Now River has his back to the cage.
A short right from Brussard.
A short right from River on the inside.
Brussard misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
Brussard tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from River.
Brussard lands a hook to the side of the head.
River is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brussard is defending well for now.
River lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brussard backwards.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brussard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
River throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brussards head.
Brussard tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brussard misses with the head strike.
Brussard tries a body shot but River blocks it.
Brussard lands a shot to the body.
River lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
River blocks a body shot from Brussard.
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brussard avoiding damage as River throws knees to the body.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brussard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River working Brussard over with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Brussard misses with some punches.
Brussard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River wants to stall.
Brussard is working River over against the cage.
Brussard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River misses with the head strike.
Brussard misses with the head strike.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brussard is breathing heavily.
Brussard misses with a punch on the inside.
River tries to throw a body punch but Brussard avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
Brussard swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill River dominated that second round.
That's time! River's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
River jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for River.
Brussard looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
Brussard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
River misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brussard was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Good work by Brussard as he checks the leg kick.
Brussard throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brussard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River tries to clinch but Brussard is having none of it.
Brussard throws an off balance right hand
and River connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brussard takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
River works Brussard's body with a nice hook.#T1#
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brussard manages to avoid it.
River works the jab nicely.
Brussard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
River misses with a lunging right hand
and Brussard counters with a right hand to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for River.
River lands with a nice combination. Brussard backs away looking to recover.
River throws out a powerful jab.
River throws a series of strikes that have Brussard backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An inside leg kick lands from River.
Nice straight punches there by River. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of River.#ROC#Brussard is rocked!
River lands with an uppercut that bounces Brussard off the cage and back into range.
Brussard is still on wobbly legs! Can River finish him?
A nice inside leg kick there by River. That's going to slow Brussard down. #CL#
Brussard gets tackled into the cage by River. River maintains the clinch. #T2#
River lands a body shot.
Brussard seems to have recovered his senses.
Brussard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt River or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brussard.
Brussard misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brussard.
Brussard lands a left hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
Brussard working aggressively here.
Brussard misses with some punches.
Brussard blocks a body shot from River.
River stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brussard scores with a shot to the side of River's head.
Brussard tries a body shot but River blocks it.
River tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brussard avoids it.
Brussard tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River slows down the pace here.
River pushes Brussard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Brussard fails to land.
River tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brussard avoids it.#T3#
Brussard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from River on the inside.
Brussard scores with a hook to the body.
River is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Brussard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brussard tries a body shot but River blocks it.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brussard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brussard backwards.
Brussard avoiding damage as River throws knees to the body.
Brussard struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
Brussard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brussard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
River unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Brussard blocking some punches.
Brussard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from River. #T4#
River tries to work over Brussard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River slowing the pace effectively.
A nice left hand lands by River.
A shot in the inside from River.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brussard.
Brussard blocks a body shot from River.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brussard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
River will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brussard up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
River trying to land knees to the body.
River misses with a body punch.
River lands with a right to the head.
Brussard prevents a body shot from River.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
River lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brussard.
Krypton Brussard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brussard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bill River showed his dominance in that final round.
Well River 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SYN 1111 Sampson vs. Rose
Date: Nov 10, 2024

#R1#
Jam scores with a jab to the head.
Jam swings for the body but Marek moves out of range.
Jam definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jam sizes up Marek with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#It looks like Kamil Marek has been cut.
Jam swings widly with a right hand
and Marek counters with a good low kick that Jam was not able to check.
Jam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marek moves out of range as Jam strikes.
Jam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Toe Jam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marek lands an overhand right.
Marek misses with a body shot.
Jam throws a lazy uppercut
and Jam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jam thuds a left hand into Marek's body.
Jam takes a swing at Marek's ribcage but misses.
Marek swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jam throws an off balance right hand
and Marek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jam ducks right into an uppercut from Marek.
Jam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marek throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jam went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jam throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marek throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Jam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jam misses with a body shot
and Marek counters with a straight right hand.
Marek dodges the punch combination from Jam.
Jam misses with a hook. Marek ducked under it nicely.
Marek swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marek.
Marek scores with a jab.
Jam misses with a hook. Marek ducked under it nicely.
Jam misses with a hook
and Marek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marek has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jam avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marek.
Marek ducks under a wild hook from Jam.
Marek ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marek counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jam looks to throw the jab but Marek is out of range. #T2#
Marek lands an overhand right.
Jam throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jam lands with a straight right. Marek didn't see that one coming.
Jam misses with a body punch
and Marek counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jam thuds a left hand into Marek's body.
Marek chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jam takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jam looks to throw the jab but Marek is out of range.
Jam misses with a shot to the body
and Marek counters with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marek. Jam does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Marek misses.
Marek slips under a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Marek misses.
Jam misses with a body shot
and Marek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jam looks to land a right hand but Marek moved out of range.
Marek chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
Marek scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jam misses with a jab to the body
and Marek counters with a left and a right that stings Jam.
Marek avoids the body shot from Jam.
Marek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jam.
Marek blocks a jab.
Jam misses with an uppercut
and Marek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jam stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jam lands a nice shot that snaps Marek's head back.
Jam avoids the body shot from Marek.
Jam swings widly with a right hand
and Marek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jam scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jam looks to land a left hand but Marek moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marek! But no joy.
Jam misses with a lunging right hand
and Marek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jam avoids the body shot from Marek. #T4#
Jam swings for the body but Marek moves out of range.
A jab from Marek misses.
Marek scores with a shot to the body.
Jam misses with a hook to the body
and Marek counters with a nice uppercut.
Jam takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jam takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jam takes a swing at Marek's ribcage but misses.
Marek misses with an uppercut. Jam saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Marek misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Jam on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jam 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.
Jam misses with a hook. Marek ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jam misses with a right hand
enabling Marek to counter with a crisp jab.
Marek bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marek defending well as Jam loads up on a big left hand.
Marek slips under a jab from Jam.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kamil Marek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kamil Marek's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jam throws a shot from downtown. Marek moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marek! But no joy.
Good exchange - Marek coming out on top.
Jam connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jam getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jam misses with a straight right.
Jam's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marek connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jam scrambles back to his feet.
A big left from Jam misses.
Marek unleashes a big counter combination but Jam bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Marek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jam moves away.
Marek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jam manages to avoid it.
Marek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jam.
Marek is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jam with a body shot.
Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marek moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jam throws a body punch but Marek moves out of range.
Jam misses with a lunging right hand
and Marek counters with a stiff right hand.
Jam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marek manages to avoid it.
That kick from Marek tenderised Jam's leg. Jam is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jam scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Marek lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jam backs up against the cage.
A big left from Jam misses.
Marek is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jam with a jab.
Marek changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marek scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jam doesn't seem bothered though.
Jam swings widly with a right hand
and Marek counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jam thinking.
Jam connects with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marek.
Jam avoids the body shot from Marek.
Jam misses the jab.
Marek walks into a straight right hand from Jam.
Marek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Jam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marek throws out a counter right but Jam avoids it with no problem.
A left lands for Marek.
Marek swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Jam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jam swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Marek lands with an overhand left.
Jam throws a poor cross that misses
and Marek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jam throws a right hand that misses
and Marek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jam throws a hook but Marek avoids it easily.
Jam scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jam swings for the body but Marek moves out of range.
Marek walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jam.
Marek lands a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Jam there.
Jam misses with an uppercut
enabling Marek to counter with a crisp jab.
Jam misses the jab.
Jam throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jam misses with a hook
and Marek counters with a left and a right that stings Jam.
A telegraphed right hand from Marek misses the target. #T3#
Jam throws a body punch but Marek moves out of range.
Marek throws a hook to the side of Jam's head but Jam sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jam is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Marek walks into a stiff left hand from Jam.
Jam walks into a straight right hand from Marek.
Jam throws a poor cross that misses
and Marek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Jam.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jam might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Marek defending well as Jam loads up on a big left hand.
Marek stuns Jam with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jam.
Jam throws a jab when Marek was well out of range.
Marek misses with a looping right.
Jam works over Marek's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marek.
Jam misses with a hook
and Marek counters with a straight right hand.
Marek punishes Jam's body with a nice straight punch.
Jam looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Jam misses with a left hand
and Jam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Jam misses its intended target.
Jam throws the left hand but Marek avoids the punch easily.
Marek doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marek takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jam is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jam throws a big shot that misses.
Marek misses with a two punch combination.
Marek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Marek's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jam misses with an uppercut
and Marek counters with a stiff right hand.
Jam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jam swings for the body but Marek moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jam misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marek counters with a left to the body.
Jam jabs Marek right on the nose. Marek blinks but takes it well.
Marek takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jam misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kamil Marek will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kamil Marek's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Marek misses with a body shot
letting Jam counter with a right hand.
Jam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Marek counter with a right hand.
Jam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marek manages to avoid it.
Jam cracks Marek with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jam scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jam takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jam misses with a body shot
and Marek counters with a straight right hand.
Jam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marek.
Jam swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jam lands a head shot.
Marek scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marek lands a nice looking body shot.
Marek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jam throws out the jab.
Jam throws the left hand but Marek avoids the punch easily.
Jam misses with a right hand
letting Marek counter with a right hand.
Toe Jam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kamil Marek seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
A lazy left from Marek finds it's target.
Jam just misses with a punch to the body.
Jam throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marek counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jam throws a jab but it's blocked by Marek.
Decent striking displayed by Marek there.
Jam misses with a left hand
letting Marek counter with a right hand.
Jam throws a poor cross that misses
and Marek counters with a nice body shot.
Marek catches Jam with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jam uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marek has time to react.
Marek slips under a jab.
Marek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Jam misses the target.
Marek sizes up Jam with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jam looks to land a right hand but Marek moved out of range.
Jam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marek counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Marek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marek throws a shot to the body.
Jam swings for the body but Marek moves out of range.
Jam takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jam throws a lazy right hand but Marek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marek! But no joy.
Jam misses with a right hand
enabling Marek to counter with a crisp jab.
Jam swings widly with a right hand
and Marek counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Some wild striking there from Marek.
Marek scores with a shot to the body.
Jam swings away with a body shot that misses
and Marek counters with a straight right hand.
Jam throws a right hand that misses
and Marek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marek throws a one two combo.
Jam misses with a right hand
and Marek counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Jam misses with a shot to the body
and Jam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marek stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jam swings away with a body shot that misses
and Marek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jam takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Marek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jam.
Marek scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jam throws a lazy uppercut
and Marek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jam throws a right hand that misses
and Marek counters with a stiff right hand.
Jam throws a poor cross that misses
and Marek counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marek slips a straight right by Jam.
Jam throws a lazy uppercut
and Marek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jam misses with a left hand
and Marek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jam misses with a right hand
and Marek makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Nice body kick there by Marek.
Jam connects with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Jam misses
and Marek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marek cracks Jam with a good jab.
Marek scores with a body shot.
Jam misses with a body shot.
Marek lands a body shot.
Marek misses with a body shot.
Marek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marek takes a swing at Jam's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Jam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marek slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marek takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marek cracks a nice hook into Jam's ribs.
Marek connects with a body shot.
Jam slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamil Marek!
A very excited looking Kamil Marek made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SYN 1111 Sampson vs. Rose
Date: Nov 10, 2024

#R1#
Billingsly moves into range and connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Billingsly.
Billingsly throws a lazy uppercut
and Adams counters with a stiff right hand.
Billingsly scores with a nice strike.
Billingsly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Billingsly misses the body punch
and Adams counters with a nice body kick.
Billingsly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adams manages to avoid it.
And Adams counters with a quick kick to the body but Billingsly blocks it.
Billingsly misses with a wild body shot.
Billingsly lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Billingsly connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Billingsly throws a poor cross that misses
and Billingsly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adams jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#It looks like Chad Billingsly has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams misses with an uppercut. Billingsly saw that one coming.
Billingsly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adams.#T1#
Adams throws a right hand that misses
and Billingsly counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Adams thinking.
Billingsly throws a hook but Adams avoids it easily.
Billingsly misses with an uppercut.
Adams throws out a loose jab but Billingsly uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Billingsly was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Billingsly takes a swing at Adams's ribcage but misses.
Adams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Billingsly.
Adams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chad Billingsly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Billingsly throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Adams on the side of the head.
Billingsly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Billingsly throws a right hand that misses
and Adams counters with a left to the body.
Billingsly looks to throw the jab but Adams is out of range.
Adams is looking to counter punch.
Jab by Billingsly.
Billingsly takes a swing at Adams's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Adams defending well as Billingsly loads up on a big left hand.
Billingsly takes a swing at Adams's ribcage but misses.
Adams tried to counter with a leg kick but Billingsly avoided it.
Adams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Billingsly.
Adams misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Adams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Billingsly staying out of range there.
Adams misses the jab.
Adams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Adams moves away from the strike by Billingsly.
A jab from Billingsly misses. #T3#
Billingsly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adams.
Adams misses the jab.
Billingsly throws a shot from downtown. Adams moves away and avoids it.
Adams moves away from the strike by Billingsly.
Billingsly throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Adams throws a right hand that misses
and Billingsly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Billingsly misses with a hook. Adams ducked under it nicely.
Billingsly avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Adams misses with a hook.
Billingsly getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big right from Adams misses.
Adams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Billingsly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adams throws a nice inside leg kick.
Billingsly throws a body punch but Adams moves out of range.
Billingsly throws a hook but Adams avoids it easily.
Adams misses with a right hand
and Billingsly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Billingsly misses with a hook. Adams ducked under it nicely.
Jab from Billingsly.
Billingsly lands a glancing blow to the side of Adams's head.
Billingsly throws a body punch but Adams moves out of range.
Adams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Billingsly cracks Adams with a right hand to the side of the head.
Adams misses with a looping right.
A countering left hand to the body from Billingsly misses.
Adams swings widly with a right hand
and Billingsly counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Billingsly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chad Billingsly's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Billingsly fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Billingsly throws an overhand right that lands on Adams's shoulder, as Adams tries to avoid the shot.
Billingsly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adams throws a quick counter head kick but Billingsly was just out of range.
Adams misses with an uppercut. Billingsly saw that one coming.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Billingsly. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A telegraphed right hand from Adams misses the target.
Billingsly misses with a hook. Adams ducked under it nicely.
Adams blocks a head kick by Billingsly.
An attempted straight right counter from Adams misses the target.
Adams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Billingsly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billingsly slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Billingsly looks to land a left hand but Adams moved out of range nicely.
Adams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Billingsly just misses with a punch to the body.
Adams thinks about countering with a head kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Adams might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T1#
Billingsly scores with a shot to the body.
Billingsly throws a hook to the side of Adams's head but Adams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adams was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Billingsly works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Billingsly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adams misses with a left hand
and Billingsly counters with a nice uppercut.
Adams throws a shot from downtown. Billingsly moves away and avoids it.
Adams throws an off balance right hand
and Billingsly counters with a straight right hand.
Billingsly throws an off balance right hand
and Adams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Billingsly misses the shot to the body.
Billingsly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adams manages to avoid it.
Adams is looking to counter punch.
Billingsly lands a nice shot that snaps Adams's head back.
Billingsly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Adams moves out of range as Billingsly strikes.
Billingsly throws a lazy right hand but Adams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams takes a jab right on the kisser.
Adams tests Billingsly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Billingsly punishes Adams's body with a nice straight punch.
Billingsly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Billingsly lands a nice hook to Adams's body. Adams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Billingsly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Billingsly throws a looping overhand right but Adams ducks down to avoid it.
Jab by Billingsly.
Nice defenses there by Billingsly.
Adams takes a swing at Billingsly's ribcage but misses.
Billingsly now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Adams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Billingsly.
Billingsly misses with an uppercut.
Adams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Billingsly.
Adams takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
The fighters circling - Billingsly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Billingsly.
Billingsly throws an off balance right hand
and Adams counters with a straight right hand.
Adams moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Billingsly takes a swing at Adams's ribcage but misses.
Billingsly connects with a good right hand that stumbles Adams. Adams circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Billingsly swings widly with a right hand
and Adams counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Billingsly thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams thuds a left hand into Billingsly's body.
Billingsly is breathing heavily.
Billingsly scores with the left hand. Adams knows he should have avoided that one.
Adams looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Billingsly throws a shot from downtown. Adams moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Billingsly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chad Billingsly's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Billingsly scores with a shot to the body.
Callum Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Billingsly darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Adams jabs Billingsly right on the nose. Billingsly blinks but takes it well.
Billingsly throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Adams.
Adams staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Adams misses the target.
Billingsly throws a good cross that connects.
Billingsly moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A swing and a miss from Billingsly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billingsly throws a lazy right hand but Adams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Adams misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Adams.
Adams throws a hook but Billingsly avoids it easily.#T1#
Adams throws the left hand but Billingsly avoids the punch easily.
Billingsly walks forward, straight into a front kick from Adams.
Billingsly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Adams looks to score with a jab to the body but Billingsly is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Adams.
Adams misses with a shot to the body
and Billingsly counters with a stiff right hand.
Billingsly throws a predictable looking body shot
and Adams counters with a stiff right hand.
Billingsly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adams counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Callum Adams!
An out of breath Callum Adams thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 369 x
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
DKasada digs a good body shot into Steve's ribs.
DKasada ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
DKasada avoids the body shot from Steve.
Steve 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.
DKasada misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Steve counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from DKasada.
Steve with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steve lands a jab.
A jab from DKasada finds it's way through Steve's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like DKasada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steve takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
DKasada connects with a body shot.
Steve misses with a hook.
DKasada's coach down at Copes was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on DKasada's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
DKasada lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
DKasada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
DKasada throws out a loose jab but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from DKasada.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Steve misses with a straight right.
DKasada takes a swing at Steve's ribcage but misses.
Steve throwing a counter right hand but DKasada manages to avoid it.
Steve swings away with a body shot that misses
letting DKasada counter with a right hand.
Steve throws out a loose jab but DKasada uses good head movement to avoid it.
DKasada throws a nice looking combination but Steve bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steve swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from DKasada. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Steve works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Steve takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DKasada cracks Steve with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
DKasada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Komedor DKasada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Steve misses.
Steve staying out of range there.
A left lands for Steve.
DKasada stuns Steve with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
DKasada on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Steve stuns DKasada with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steve misses the body punch
and DKasada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Steve misses with a hook
and DKasada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steve misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and DKasada releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
DKasada takes a jab right on the kisser.
Steve throws out a loose jab but DKasada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Steve throws a body punch but DKasada moves out of range.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DKasada was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from DKasada.
DKasada looks to land a left hand but Steve moved out of range nicely.
DKasada thows a left - swing and a miss!
DKasada throws a lazy uppercut
letting Steve counter with a right hand. #T4#
Steve pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steve looks to land a left hand but DKasada moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by DKasada.
The fighters circling - Steve throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice combination there by Steve. #CUT#It looks like Komedor DKasada has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve throws an ugly left hook that misses
and DKasada counters with a nice uppercut.
Steve uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DKasada.
DKasada just misses with a punch to the body.
DKasada takes a shot right to the bread basket.
DKasada defending well as Steve loads up on a big left hand.
Steve throws a poor cross that misses
and DKasada counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Stoner Steve will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Komedor DKasada's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
DKasada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
DKasada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steve stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
DKasada keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like DKasada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Steve.
Steve tries to move into range but DKasada moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
DKasada throws a jab when Steve was well out of range.
DKasada takes a shot right to the bread basket.
DKasada looks to land a combination. Steve sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Steve.
DKasada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Steve takes a swing at DKasada's ribcage but misses.
DKasada connects with the punch.#T1#
DKasada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
DKasada connects with a jab.
DKasada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Steve lands a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Steve.
DKasada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
DKasada looks to land a left hand but Steve moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Steve on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
DKasada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve blocks a jab.
DKasada shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Steve eats them both and turns towards DKasada to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Komedor DKasada seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
DKasada scores with a jab to the head.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DKasada manages to avoid it.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Steve scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
DKasada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steve.
DKasada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steve.
Steve throws a jab when DKasada was well out of range.
Steve takes a jab right on the kisser.
A cross from DKasada lands.
DKasada misses with a hook to the body
and Steve counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DKasada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DKasada slips a straight right by Steve.
DKasada lands a nice shot that snaps Steve's head back.
Steve misses with a shot to the body
and DKasada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steve misses with a body shot.
DKasada throws a combination. Steve tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
DKasada scores with a nice right hand.
DKasada connects with a nice looking jab.
DKasada lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from DKasada.#T4#
Steve lands a straight punch to the body, keeping DKasada at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from DKasada misses the target.
Steve cracks DKasada with a good jab.
DKasada comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
DKasada lands a head shot.
DKasada misses with a looping right.
DKasada misses with a series of wild punches.
DKasada connects with a body shot that sends Steve's belly button to the back.
DKasada throws a jab but it's blocked by Steve.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Komedor DKasada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Komedor DKasada's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
DKasada gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Steve misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DKasada! But no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts DKasada, as that shot connected.
DKasada throws a big shot that misses.
Steve throwing a counter right hand but DKasada manages to avoid it.
Steve slips a jab from DKasada.
A quick step to the side and Steve tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
DKasada moves out of range as Steve strikes.
Steve looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Steve misses with a looping right.
DKasada swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steve displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DKasada throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DKasada misses with a jab, cross combination.
DKasada misses with a hook.
DKasada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DKasada cracks Steve with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
DKasada getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
DKasada misses with a straight left.
Steve missing with a left hand there. DKasada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DKasada works Steve's body with a nice hook.
Some wild striking there from DKasada.
DKasada darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
DKasada slips a jab from Steve.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DKasada! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from DKasada. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Steve waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DKasada.
Steve avoids the body shot from DKasada.
Steve throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DKasada looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steve tries to clinch but DKasada moves out of range.
Steve throws a jab when DKasada was well out of range.
DKasada looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
DKasada misses with a hook
enabling Steve to counter with a crisp jab.
DKasada throws out a loose jab but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from DKasada.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DKasada moves away.
Steve uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DKasada.
Steve takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
Steve moves forwards but DKasada connects with a nice, crisp jab.
DKasada misses with a wild body shot.
DKasada missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steve lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Steve avoids the body shot from DKasada.
DKasada connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Steve's hands.
A lazy left from DKasada finds it's target.
DKasada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steve misses with a body shot.
Steve misses with an uppercut.
DKasada takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Steve misses with a body shot.
Steve takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Steve is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DKasada loads up on a big right hand but Steve slips the punch.
DKasada misses with a lunging right hand
and Steve counters with a nice uppercut.
DKasada looks to land a left hand but Steve moved out of range nicely.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Steve, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steve slips a jab from DKasada.
Steve takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Steve throws an off balance right hand
and DKasada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Komedor DKasada!
A relieved looking Komedor DKasada 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 366 Kaengsaklek v Ekaku
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Drake throws a hook to the side of Igwe's head but Igwe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drake circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd cheers as Igwe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Drake doesn't seem phased though.
A jab lands there for Igwe.#CL2#
Igwe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Drake, pushing him back against the cage.
Drake misses with the head strike.
Igwe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Drake just stands there and leans against the cage.
Drake throws a head punch that misses.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Igwe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Igwe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Drake to keep the fight standing.
Dezmond Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Okon Igwe.
Drake misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Igwe jumps guard. #SUB2#
Drake avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Igwe looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Drake has picked Igwe up and slammed him! Igwe can't keep hold of the triangle and Drake manages to pass to side control!
Igwe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Igwe is trying to control Drake's posture but Drake avoids it. #T1#
A lull in the action here.
Igwe is trying to work for a sweep but Drake has mounted him!
Igwe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Igwe is still trying to improve position.
Igwe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Drake avoids the attempt from Igwe to control.
Igwe sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T2#
Igwe keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Igwe has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Drake is thwarting Igwe's attempts to control the position.
Igwe tries to roll over but Drake keeps him under control.
Drake is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Igwe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
Igwe looking for submissions off his back.
Igwe tries to get to full guard but Drake has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Igwe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Igwe.#SUB2#
Igwe has an active guard here but Drake has managed to pass into half guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Igwe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Igwe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drake prevents Igwe from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drake stalling.
Igwe 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.

That was a close round but I would say that Dezmond Drake 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#
Igwe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drake.
Drake throws a shot from downtown. Igwe moves away and avoids it.
Igwe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Igwe tries to clinch
and Drake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drake throws out a loose jab but Igwe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Igwe ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
Drake throws a shot from downtown. Igwe moves away and avoids it.
Drake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Igwe is looking to clinch.
Igwe fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Drake wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Igwe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drake shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Igwe eats them both and turns towards Drake to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#It looks like Okon Igwe has been cut.
Igwe slips under a jab.#CL2#
Igwe rushes Drake and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Igwe blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1##TD2#
Igwe successfully pulls guard.
Igwe working a defensive guard but Drake passes into half guard.
Igwe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Igwe wants to sweep but Drake has passed to side control!
Igwe is trying to get back to half guard.
Igwe sneaks back into half guard.
Igwe wants to improve his position but Drake is controlling well. #T2#
Igwe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Drake's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Drake's back!
Drake breaks Igwe's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #SUB2#
Drake got a little sloppy there for a moment and Igwe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Drake has managed to get both his arms back between Igwe's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Igwe looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Drake passes into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Igwe tries to get to full guard but Drake has control of the leg.
Drake content to control rather than advance.
Igwe wants to control but Drake is keeping busy. #T3#
Igwe moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Igwe working for a triangle but Drake defends it easily.
Igwe working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Drake avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Igwe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Drake is aware though and is defending well.
Drake stays in close to Igwe's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Drake got a little sloppy there for a moment and Igwe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Drake has managed to get both his arms back between Igwe's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Igwe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Drake is aware though and is defending well.
Drake sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Igwe looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Drake passes into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Igwe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Drake wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dezmond Drake dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Okon Igwe's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Drake throws a jab but it's blocked by Igwe.
Drake misses with a looping left.
Igwe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drake.
Drake keeps the fight on the outside.
Drake swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Igwe fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Drake presses Igwe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Drake fails to land.
Igwe jumps guard but Drake stands there with Igwe around his waist. Igwe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Drake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Igwe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Drake just stands there and leans against the cage.
Igwe is trying to pull guard but Drake has him pressed against the cage.
Dezmond Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Okon Igwe.
Igwe is trying to pull guard but Drake has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Drake fails to land.
Igwe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Igwe jumps guard but Drake stands there with Igwe around his waist. Igwe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Igwe prevents a body shot from Drake. #T1#
Igwe tries to pull guard but Drake forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Drake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Igwe tries to pull guard but Drake won't allow it.
Igwe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Igwe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drake lands a body punch in the clinch.
Drake digs a right hand underneath Igwe's ribcage. Igwe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Drake.
Drake lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drake.
Drake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Igwe backwards.
Drake lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Drake has a couple of punches blocked by Igwe.
Drake working aggressively here.
Igwe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Drake smiles and moves away.
Drake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Igwe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Igwe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drake swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Igwe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Igwe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Drake to keep the fight standing.#T2##BC#
Drake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Igwe.
Igwe tries to clinch but Drake moves away
and Drake counters with a nice uppercut.
Igwe looks to land a right hand but Drake moved out of range.
Igwe thuds his right hand into Drake's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Igwe moves in looking to clinch but Drake pushes him off.
Igwe staying out of range there.
Drake throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Drake darts in and clinches Igwe up against the cage.
Drake lands with a short shot to the head.
Drake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Drake's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice left hand lands by Drake.
Drake misses with a body punch.
Dezmond Drake has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Drake softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Igwe.
Igwe tries to pull guard but Drake won't allow it.
Drake can't find room to land a body shot as Igwe controls the action. #T3#
Igwe tries to pull guard but Drake forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Igwe tries to pull guard but Drake holds him up against the cage and eventually Igwe drops back down to his feet.
A body shot lands from Drake.
Drake lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Drake scores with a nice short uppercut.
Drake lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Drake.
Drake lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Drake on the inside.
Drake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Igwe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Drake just stands there and leans against the cage.
Drake working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Drake working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Drake misses with a body punch.
Igwe fails to pull guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Drake presses Igwe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Igwe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drake lands with a right to the head.
Igwe blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Drake struggles to land a body shot inside as Igwe controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drake.
Drake throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Drake.
Igwe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Drake walks away with a smile on his face. Igwe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Igwe is looking to clinch but Drake is avoiding it.
Drake with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Drake throws a body punch but Igwe moves out of range.
Drake fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Igwe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Igwe tries to clinch but Drake is having none of it.
Drake lands with a right hand.
Igwe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dezmond Drake is winning the standup battle so far.
Drake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Igwe was well out of range. Poor timing from Drake.
Igwe throws a hook but Drake blocks it.
Okon Igwe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drake connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Igwe's hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dezmond Drake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Drake 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: DMMA 366 Kaengsaklek v Ekaku
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Svyatogor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Jerome Kyrylo has been cut.
Svyatogor misses with a straight left.
A clash of legs there as Svyatogor blocks the low kick.
Svyatogor throws out a counter right but Kyrylo avoids it with no problem.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Svyatogor lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kyrylo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kyrylo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Svyatogor misses with a body punch
and Kyrylo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kyrylo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Svyatogor lands a jab to Kyrylo's midsection.#KD#
Kyrylo drops Svyatogor with a beautiful combination! Svyatogor stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kyrylo is looking for the KO!#ROC#Svyatogor is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Dimitri Svyatogor has been cut.
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!
Kyrylo throws an uppercut from hell that sends Svyatogor clean off his feet! He's out cold! Kyrylo stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jerome Kyrylo!
Our winner, Jerome Kyrylo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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

#R1#
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
King connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but King moves away #KD#
and King counters with a nice right hand that sends Thibodeaux toppling to the canvas! Thibodeaux scrambles and gets back to his feet - can King finish him?!
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux.
King swings widly with a right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Lenny King has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses
and Thibodeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
King swings widly with a right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right hand.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux misses with a left hand
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Thibodeaux loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thibodeaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King is looking to clinch.
Good exchange - King coming out on top.
King has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacktalians MMA in the buildup to the fight.
King slips under a jab.
Thibodeaux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King throws a hook but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Thibodeaux throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
King swinging wildly here.
Thibodeaux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux slips a jab from King.
Thibodeaux throws a big counter head kick but King avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Thibodeaux misses.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#KD#
King drops Thibodeaux with a beautiful combination! Thibodeaux stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - King is looking for the KO!#ROC#Thibodeaux is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Marcel Thibodeaux has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. King doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Thibodeaux crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Thibodeaux's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lenny King!
An out of breath Lenny King thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Bonaparte vs Draught
Date: Oct 27, 2024

#R1#
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.#TD2#
Jackson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Phuthong is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jackson connects with a decent elbow.
Jackson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Phuthong some visible discomfort.
Phuthong avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jackson.
Jackson scores with punches from side control.
Phuthong 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.
Jackson working the body and head with strikes.
Phuthong is looking to reverse the position.
Check out the look on Jackson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phuthong tries to improve position but can't.
Phuthong parries the strikes from Jackson easily there. Jackson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Phuthong to escape.
Jackson landing strikes. #T1#
Jackson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jackson working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Phuthong wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Jackson landing a few strikes.
Jackson scores with punches from side control.
Jackson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Phuthong takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#ROC2#Phuthong is rocked!
Jackson trying to control the position but Phuthong is working away.
Oh Phuthong is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jackson scoring with punches from side control.
Jackson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Phuthong is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jackson connects with a decent elbow.
Jackson scores with punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Phuthong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Jackson cracks Phuthong with a big elbow.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Phuthong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Phuthong seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jackson scoring with punches and elbows.
The ground and pound from Jackson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson looks up at the clock and then as Phuthong takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jackson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jackson trying to control the position but Phuthong is working away.
Jackson landing a few strikes. #T3#
Jackson throws an elbow but Phuthong slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jackson lands a nice forearm strike.
Jackson working the head with strikes.
Phuthong is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jackson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Phuthong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.
Jackson throwing shots but Phuthong is blocking nicely.
Jackson working over Phuthong with some ground and pound. Phuthong looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jackson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Phuthong has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Jackson lands a big elbow - Phuthong is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Jackson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Jackson!
A relieved looking Nick Jackson 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 363 Karjalainen v Kluz
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Gregor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kearney is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kearney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gregor.
Kearney throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Gregor to counter with a crisp jab.
Gregor slips a straight right by Kearney.
It looked like Gregor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gregor drops his hands momentarily and Kearney takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kearney takes a swing at Gregor's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kearney looks to score with a jab to the body but Gregor is just out of range.
Gregor avoids the body shot from Kearney.
Gregor takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Kearney tries to bum rush Gregor with a series of wild strikes but Gregor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gregor loads up on a big right hand but Kearney slips the punch.
Kearney ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kearney! But no joy.
Kearney just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Gregor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kearney jabs at Gregor's body.
No joy there for Kearney, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gregor is looking to counter punch.
Kearney throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
Kearney throws a body shot but no joy.
Gregor slips under a jab.
Kearney is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gregor rather than just go for the knockout.
Kearney fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gregor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Kearney misses the target.
Gregor throws a hook to the side of Kearney's head but Kearney sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kearney sizes up Gregor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kearney moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kearney! But no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gregor just misses with a punch to the body.
Kearney throws out a counter right but Gregor avoids it with no problem.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kearney. Gregor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gregor appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kearney ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kearney moves away.
Kearney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kearney lands with an overhand left.
Kearney feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gregors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Kearney moves into the clinch.
Gregor lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Gregor takes a shot to the head.
Gregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kearney lands with a left to the head.
Gregor misses with a body punch.
Gregor is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kearney's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kearney scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gregor lands a nice uppercut.
Kearney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kearney has a couple of punches blocked by Gregor.
Gregor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kearney. #BC2#
Kearney breaks from the clinch.
Gregor misses with a wild body shot.
Kearney throws out a counter right but Gregor avoids it with no problem.
Sloppy strikes from Gregor. Those never looked like landing.
Kearney appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jab by Kearney.
Gregor misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Kearney dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kearney misses with a lunging right hand
and Gregor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kearney on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gregor cracks Kearney on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Kearney falls backwards against the cage. Gregor follows up with more strikes that drop Kearney to his knees. Gregor keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Kearney! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimbo Gregor!

Event: DMMA 361 Steve v Okoro
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1#
Okoro throws a poor cross that misses
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand.
Okoro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stoner Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve lands a nice hook to Okoro's body. Okoro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Steve slips a jab from Okoro.
Steve looks to throw the jab but Okoro is out of range.
Okoro follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Okoro lands a jab to Steve's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve throws a jab when Okoro was well out of range.
Despite the aggression on Okoro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Steve connects with a body shot that sends Okoro's belly button to the back.
Steve misses with a right hand
and Okoro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Okoro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Steve misses with a right hand
and Okoro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Steve.#CUT#It looks like Kobe Okoro has been cut.
Steve throws a jab but it's blocked by Okoro.
Okoro misses with a hook
and Steve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steve tries to bum rush Okoro with a series of wild strikes but Okoro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Okoro throws out a counter right but Steve avoids it with no problem.
Steve misses with a double jab.
Okoro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steve.#T2#
Steve lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Steve moves into range and connects with a jab.
Steve misses with an uppercut. Okoro saw that one coming.
It seemed like Okoro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steve scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Steve throws a jab when Okoro was well out of range.
Okoro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Steve loads up on a big right hand but Okoro slips the punch.
Steve throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okoro raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Okoro ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Okoro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Okoro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Okoro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Okoro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steve takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Steve throws a poor cross that misses
and Okoro counters with a low kick, right behind Steve 's knee.
Steve throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okoro counters with a stiff right hand.
Steve closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Steve lands with a good body shot.
Steve smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve looks to land a combination but Okoro avoids it well.
Okoro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Steve with a body shot.
Steve is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Okoro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steve.
It seemed like Okoro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steve lands with a shot to the body.
Steve keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Steve throws a looping overhand right but Okoro ducks down to avoid it.
Okoro swats away the attempt to clinch by Steve.
Okoro tries to land a front kick but Steve steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stoner Steve dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kobe Okoro's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Steve throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Okoro counters with a straight right hand.
Steve swings for the body but Okoro moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Okoro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steve misses with a body shot
and Okoro counters with a huge left! Steve is in big trouble! He's backing up but Okoro isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Steve from any more damage. A dominating finish by Okoro!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kobe Okoro!
Kobe Okoro is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Kobe Okoro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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

#R1#
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Drake moves out of range.
Jab by Drake.
Drake looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Drake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drake misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Drake throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sitsongrit under the eye.
Drake scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Drake throws out a powerful jab.
Sitsongrit walks into a straight right hand from Drake.#T1##CL2#
Drake darts in and clinches Sitsongrit up against the cage.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Drake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Drake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Drake.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drake struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Drake controls the action.
I was talking to Sitsongrit's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Drake controls the action.
Drake misses with some punches.
Drake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drake works on Sitsongrit's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Drake tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Drake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Drake struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Drake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Drake misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drake's elbow.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Drake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Drake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Drake blocks it.
Drake blocking some punches.
Drake swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drake working aggressively here.
Drake working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit. #T3#
Drake misses with a body punch.
Drake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drake's elbow.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Drake controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Drake fails to land.
Drake lands with a short shot to the head.
Drake has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Drake controls his hands.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drake throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Drake has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Drake has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sitsongrit seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Drake can turn it around.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Drake on the inside.
Sitsongrit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Drake misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Drake or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Drake working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Drake lands a shoulder strike.
Drake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drake's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Drake.
Drake tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Drake back against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Drakes head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drake.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Drake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Drake blocking some punches.
Drake makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dezmond Drake will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Drake just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Drake throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Drake is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sitsongrit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Drake misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit thumps Drake with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Drake takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1#
Drake looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit cracks Drake with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drake manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Drake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drake misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Drake scores with a nice head shot.
Sitsongrit connects with the punch.#ROC#Drake is rocked!
Drake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Drake checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Drake throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Drake throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range. #T2#
Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Drake momentarily.
Drake scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sitsongrit doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit throws out a leg kick but Drake moves out of range and Sitsongrit only half commits.
Drake throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Drake is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Drake walks straight into a right hand from Sitsongrit - that's dropped him! Sitsongrit jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Drake from any more punishment! Drake complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit!
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit retains his featherweight title!
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2024

#R1#
Pogie misses with a takedown
and Pogie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pogie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bass sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pogie somewhat.
No luck for Pogie with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Pogie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Bass has closed the distance and engaged Pogie in a clinch.
Bass gets through Pogie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pogie is trying to drag Bass to the mat but Bass just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short body shot lands from Bass as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
Pogie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bass lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pogie is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Bass.
Bass lands a shot to the body.
Pogie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short right from Bass.
Bass lands a body shot.
Bass digs a right hand into Pogie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pogie's gas tank.
Bass lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pogie backwards.
Bass is leaning against Pogie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bass throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Bass.
Bass is working Pogie over against the cage.
Bass lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Bass lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bass gets through Pogie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bass lands a left hand.
Bass lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pogie backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bass.
Bass lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pogie backwards.
A body shot lands from Bass.
Bass lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bass lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pogie backwards. #KD2#
Pogie tumbles to the floor! Bass threw a big shot that dropped him and now Bass is on top looking to finish! Pogie has guard but can he survive?! #ROC2#Pogie is rocked!
Bass engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Oh Pogie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bass slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bass controls the position from side control.
Pogie seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Pogie tries to improve position but can't.
Bass content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bass's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bass is continuing to stall.
Pogie tries to improve position but can't.
Bass controlling the position from side mount.
Pogie tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Bass 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#
Bass lands with a good body shot.
Bass throws an uppercut from hell that sends Pogie clean off his feet! He's out cold! Bass stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sam Bass!
A relieved looking Sam Bass 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 358 Dewitt v Prix
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
Zurauskas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kearney sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kearney has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zurauskas.
Kearney looks to land a combination but Zurauskas avoids it well.
Kearney connects with a looping right hand.
Kearney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zurauskas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zurauskas just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zurauskas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kearney misses with a body punch
and Zurauskas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zurauskas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kearney staying out of range there.#T1#
Zurauskas just misses with a punch to the body.
Kearney swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Paulius Zurauskas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zurauskas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kearneys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big left from Zurauskas misses.
Nice body punch from Zurauskas.
Zurauskas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kearney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Zurauskas clinches.
Good body shot from Kearney.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kearney.
Kearney tries to throw a body punch but Zurauskas avoids it by throwing Kearney back against the cage.
Kearney has a couple of punches blocked by Zurauskas.
Kearney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zurauskas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kearney to keep the fight standing.
Zurauskas tries to pull guard but Kearney forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2#
Zurauskas tries to pull guard but Kearney holds him up against the cage and eventually Zurauskas drops back down to his feet.
Patrick Kearney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulius Zurauskas.
Kearney throws a punch but it's blocked by Zurauskas.
Kearney lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Kearney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Patrick Kearney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zurauskas closes the distance but Kearney moves to the side
and Zurauskas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Paulius Zurauskas has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zurauskas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kearney manages to avoid it.
Kearney throws an overhand right that lands on Zurauskas's shoulder, as Zurauskas tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body punch from Zurauskas.
Zurauskas moves in looking to clinch but Kearney pushes him off.
Zurauskas misses with a hook to the body
and Kearney counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Zurauskas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zurauskas misses with a shot to the body
and Kearney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kearney wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kearney moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by Kearney.#ROC#Zurauskas is rocked!
A low kick from Zurauskas is predictable there
and Kearney counters with a right hand from hell and Zurauskas is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Patrick Kearney!
Patrick Kearney thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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