Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: UCF 86: Boxeri v Hardman
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dyer.
Dyer swings for the body but Shorts moves out of range.
Dyer throws a body punch but Shorts moves out of range.
Shorts drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dyer defends it well.
Dyer throws a jab but it's blocked by Shorts.
Dyer lands a nice looking body shot.
Stephen Dyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shorts avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shorts shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dyer as he avoids it easily.
Dyer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shorts fails with the takedown
and Dyer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Shorts shoots in and gets a takedown into Dyer's guard.
Dyer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dyer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dyer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shorts. #T1#
Shorts is looking to advance position but Dyer has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Shorts is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shorts wants to control but Dyer is having none of it.
Shorts is looking to improve his position but Dyer isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shorts holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dyer tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Shorts is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dyer thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Dyer looking to control but Shorts is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dyer looking to finish with strikes here! #T2#
Shorts is looking to improve his position but Dyer isn't that keen on the idea.
Dyer thowing shots but they're missing.
Shorts is trying desperately to improve position.
Dyer tries to control but Shorts wriggling away.
Shorts 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.
Shorts moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dyer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shorts is adopting a defensive guard.
Dyer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shorts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shorts 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#
Shorts throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Shorts looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dyer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Shorts working over Dyer with some ground and pound. Dyer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dyer is staying active underneath Shorts, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shorts drops an elbow to the side of Dyer's head.
Shorts slips a nice elbow through Dyer's hands, connecting with Dyer's forehead.
Dyer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shorts scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shorts working Dyer over with strikes.
Shorts throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dyer is trying to stand up here but Shorts is controlling him well.
Shorts with the ground and pound but Dyer uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Dyer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shorts.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Shorts working his ground and pound in the gym.
Shorts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shorts content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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 Stephen Dyer will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Shorts shoots in for a takedown but Dyer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Shorts closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dyer quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Shorts is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dyer is trying to stand.
Shorts is stalling here. Dyer is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Shorts seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dyer has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Shorts defending against the ground and pound.
Shorts regains half guard.
Shorts tries to get to full guard but Dyer has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shorts regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dyer.
Shorts trying to control the position. #T1#
Dyer controlling from the top position.
Shorts working a defensive guard here.
Dyer throwing strikes from guard but Shorts blocks nicely.
Shorts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dyer chips away with some ground and pound.
Shorts is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shorts is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dyer wants to control from the top but Shorts keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dyer sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shorts tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dyer defends well and Shorts ends up having to push Dyer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shorts moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shorts.
Stephen Dyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Shorts.
Shorts walks into a jab.
Stephen Dyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3##TD2#
Shorts throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dyer was covering up waiting for the punch and Shorts finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Shorts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dyer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shorts.
Dyer keeping moving, preventing Shorts from controlling successfully.
Shorts scoring with some ground and pound.
Dyer wants to stand but Shorts is controlling the position.
Shorts looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shorts works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Dyer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shorts looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dyer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dyer is looking to improve his position.
Shorts not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shorts is looking to take a break and control but Dyer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dyer wants to get back to his feet.
Shorts wants to take a breather but Dyer is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dyer is trying to stand up here but Shorts is controlling him well.
Shorts throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Henry Shorts will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Dyer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shorts avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Dyer closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Dyer - that landed with a thud.
Dyer lands a left hand.
Dyer lands with a right to the head.
Shorts can't get the takedown.
Dyer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dyer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dyer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dyer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shorts has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dyer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
I was talking to Dyer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dyer.
Dyer presses Shorts against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shorts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dyer lands a body shot.
Dyer lands a body shot.
Dyer has Shorts pushed against the cage.#BC#
Dyer breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Dyer cracks a nice hook into Shorts's ribs.
Dyer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shorts misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stephen Dyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Shorts.
Dyer lands a body shot.
Dyer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shorts can do to turn this around?
Dyer connects with a body shot that sends Shorts's belly button to the back.
Shorts shoots in but Dyer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shorts was well out of range. Poor timing from Dyer.
Dyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dyer lands with a good body shot.
Dyer lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Dyer lands with a straight right. Shorts didn't see that one coming.#ROC#Shorts is rocked!
Shorts with a poor takedown
and Dyer counters with a huge left! Shorts is in big trouble! He's backing up but Dyer isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Shorts from any more damage. A dominating finish by Dyer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephen Dyer!

Event: UCF 84: Hunter v Christ
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Wog misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice shot by Dao.
Dao throws a big shot that misses.
Dao clobbers Wog with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dao scores with a decent looking hook.
Dao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wog's head backwards.#ROC2#Wog is rocked!
Dao lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Wog falls backwards - clearly groggy! Dao dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Praew Dao!
Our winner, Praew Dao, 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: UCF 85: Abrazos v Buakaw
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Cafiero swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Redcola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Redcola misses with a hook.
Cafiero shoots in looking for a takedown but Redcola manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cafiero's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A countering left hand to the body from Redcola misses.
Redcola scores with a hook to the body. Cafiero takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cafiero throws an off balance right hand
and Redcola counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Cafiero drives through with a takedown into guard.
Redcola has Cafiero pulled in close to control his posture.
Redcola keeping moving, preventing Cafiero from controlling successfully.
Cafiero throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Cafiero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cafiero throws a big elbow that misses.
Cafiero postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cafiero postures up in Redcola's guard and throws a big left but Redcola blocks it.
Redcola wants to stand up but Cafiero is controlling him.
Cafiero missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cafiero throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Redcola wants to stand up but Cafiero is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redcola avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cafiero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Redcola is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Redcola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cafiero moves away.#TD#
Cafiero decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Redcola pushes Cafiero off and gets back to his feet.
Cafiero shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Redcola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Redcola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cafiero.
Cafiero swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Redcola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cafiero fails to land with a series of punches.
Redcola throws out a loose jab but Cafiero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcola throws a big shot that misses.
Redcola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
No luck for Cafiero with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlo Cafiero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redcola misses with a hook.
Cafiero lands a slapping body shot.
Cafiero changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cafiero shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Redcola as he avoids it easily.
Cafiero misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cafiero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cafiero just misses with a punch to the body.
Cafiero shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Redcola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Redcola slips under a jab.#T4#
Cafiero scores with a jab.
Cafiero misses with a combination
and Redcola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Redcola looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cafiero with a lazy takedown attempt
and Redcola counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cafiero misses with a combination
and Redcola counters with a stiff right hand.
Redcola is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cafiero had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Cafiero gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Redcola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Redcola gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cafiero trying to control the position from guard on top but Redcola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Redcola 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#
A jab from Cafiero finds it's way through Redcola's defenses.
Redcola ducks under a wild hook from Cafiero.
Despite the aggression on Redcola's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Cafiero throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Redcola was covering up waiting for the punch and Cafiero finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cafiero wants to control from the top but Redcola keeps moving.
Cafiero with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Redcola is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A short left from Redcola.
Redcola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cafieros head. #T1#
Redcola tries to work over Cafiero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Redcola takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Redcola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Cafiero shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cafiero showed some decent athleticism there.
Redcola has hold of Cafiero's hands but Cafiero slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cafiero thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cafiero missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Redcola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cafiero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Redcola trying to control here.
Cafiero missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Redcola is trying to control but can't.
Cafiero throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Redcola to regain full guard.
Cafiero postures up and lands a big shot to Redcola's brow.
Cafiero with a flurry of punches that miss.
Redcola is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cafiero is controlling him.
Cafiero works over Redcola with some ground and pound from guard.
Redcola is controlling Cafiero's posture.
Cafiero with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Redcola is pulling down on Cafiero's head. It's preventing any offense from Cafiero, at least for the moment.
Cafiero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Redcola wants to get back to his feet but Cafiero is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cafiero misses with a hook
and Redcola counters with a straight right hand.
Cafiero misses with a takedown
and Redcola counters with a two punch combo.
Cafiero feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Redcolas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cafiero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Redcola counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cafiero thinking.
Barry Redcola is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cafiero scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Cafiero swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Redcola counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cafiero throws a right hand that misses
and Redcola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cafiero misses the jab.
Redcola staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redcola takes a swing at Cafiero's ribcage but misses.
Carlo Cafiero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Cafiero.
Redcola looks to land a left hand but Cafiero moved out of range nicely.
Cafiero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cafiero shoots in and drives through. Redcola sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Redcola's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cafiero misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Barry Redcola will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cafiero misses with a hook to the body
and Redcola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Redcola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cafiero.
Redcola lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barry Redcola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cafiero misses with a takedown
and Redcola counters with a two punch combo.
Redcola scores with a jab to the body.
Cafiero lands with a straight right. Redcola didn't see that one coming.#TD#
Cafiero shoots in and gets a takedown into Redcola's guard.

Redcola pushes Cafiero off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cafiero lands a jab to the nose.
Cafiero slips under a jab from Redcola.#T1#
Redcola throws a nice looking combination but Cafiero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cafiero attempts a counter takedown but Redcola avoids it well and moves away.
Cafiero misses with a takedown
and Redcola counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cafiero swings for the body but Redcola moves out of range.
Redcola now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cafiero misses with a hook
and Redcola counters with a left to the body. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Redcola enables Cafiero to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Redcola manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cafiero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Redcola looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Redcola wants to control the position but Cafiero says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T2#
Cafiero is trying to control. Redcola wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Redcola avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cafiero.
Cafiero missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cafiero wants to free his trapped foot but Redcola is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Redcola blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cafiero.
Cafiero thows a huge punch but Redcola dodges it nicely.
Cafiero trying to control the action but Redcola is working from the bottom.
Redcola trying to hold on to Cafiero's head to control him but Cafiero postures up.
Cafiero throwing shots but Redcola is blocking nicely.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Ground and pound from Cafiero.
Cafiero looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Redcola with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Redcola is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Cafiero there.
Redcola blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cafiero.
Cafiero thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cafiero working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cafiero trying to control from half guard but Redcola is working away. #T4#
Redcola wants to get back to full guard.
Cafiero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Redcola keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Redcola wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cafiero tries for a takedown but Redcola circles away easily
and Redcola counters with a nice uppercut.
Redcola has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlo Cafiero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redcola fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cafiero looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Redcola is fending him off so far but Cafiero persists. Nope, Redcola circles away and we're back to standing.
Redcola appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cafiero throws a right hand that misses
and Redcola counters with a nice body shot.
Carlo Cafiero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barry Redcola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Redcola takes a body punch but keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Barry Redcola.
I've got Redcola winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Barry Redcola!

Event: MMA Hype -8-
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1#
Cider waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGarvey.
McGarvey lands with a hook. Cider tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McGarvey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cider.
McGarvey digs a good hook to Cider's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Cider misses the target.
Cider looks to land a right hand but McGarvey moved out of range.
Cider moves in looking to clinch but McGarvey pushes him off.
A big right from Cider misses. #KD#
McGarvey lands a left and a right that send Cider crashing to the mat, dazed. McGarvey thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Cider is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Dixon Cider 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!
McGarvey stuns Cider with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cider is still on wobbly legs! Can McGarvey finish him?
Cider looks winded!
McGarvey connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Cider to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by McGarvey!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stephen McGarvey!

Event: CCC 79
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Powell throws a big shot that misses.
Dyer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Powell clinches up against the cage.
Powell working aggressively here.
Powell working aggressively here.
Dyer misses with a body punch.
Powell working aggressively here.
Dyer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Powell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dyer backwards.
Dyer misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Powell lands a body shot.
Powell misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Dyer.
Powell misses with some punches.
Powell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dyer backwards.
Powell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dyer.
Powell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dyer backwards.
Dyer misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Powell.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dyer tries to stall but Powell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Powell throws a punch but it's blocked by Dyer.
Dyer misses with the head strike. #T1#
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Dyer.
Powell misses with a punch to the body.
Powell misses with the head strike.
Powell throws a punch but it's blocked by Dyer.
Dyer blocks a body shot from Powell.
Dyer blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Powell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dyer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dyer tries to work over Powell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dyer has a couple of punches blocked by Powell.
Powell working aggressively here.
Dyer pushes Powell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dyer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Powell working aggressively here.
Dyer blocking some punches.
Powell struggles to land a body shot inside as Dyer controls his hands.
Dyer misses with the head strike.
Powell throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Powell.
Powell throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Powell.
Powell blocks a body shot from Dyer.
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Dyer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Dyer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Powell.
Powell gets through Dyer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dyer has had enough of the clinch but Powell keeps him there for the moment.
Powell lands an uppercut.
Powell throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Powell.
Powell throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Powell.
Powell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dyer tries to work over Powell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dyer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dyer lands with a short shot to the head.
Powell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Powell gets through Dyer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Powell throws a head punch that misses.
Powell gets through Dyer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Powell fails to land.
Dyer blocking some punches.
Dyer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Powell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Dyer. #BC2#
Dyer breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Powell instigates a clinch.
Powell throws a punch but it's blocked by Dyer.
Powell misses with a punch on the inside.
Dyer misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Dyer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Powell throws a body punch but Dyer moves out of range.
Dyer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Powell.
Powell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dyer throws a body shot but no joy.
Powell throws a shot from downtown. Dyer moves away and avoids it.
Powell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dyer.
Powell throws an off balance right hand
and Powell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Dyer misses.
Dyer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Powell.
Dyer lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dyer looks to land a body kick but Powell moved away.
Powell cracks Dyer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Powell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Powell.
Powell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dyer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Powell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dyer avoids the body shot from Powell.
Powell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dyer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL#
Powell drives through and clinches with Dyer against the cage.
Dyer has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Powell seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dyer can turn it around.
Powell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dyer misses with some punches.
Powell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Dyer.
Dyer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Powell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Still in the clinch, Powell scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dyer throws a punch but it's blocked by Powell.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Dyer.
Powell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Powell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dyer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kemar Powell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Dyer gets a clinch.
Powell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dyer works on Powell's body with a couple of short punches.
Powell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Powell misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Powell.
Dyer trying to stall but Powell improves his position.
Powell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Powell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Dyer.
Powell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dyer can do to turn this around?
Powell misses with a punch on the inside.
Powell misses with some punches.
Dyer tries to break the clinch but Powell is controlling the position.
Dyer misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Powell misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Powell fails to land.
Dyer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Powell.
Powell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dyer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
Dyer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Powell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dyer tries a body shot but Powell blocks it.
Powell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dyers head.
Dyer blocking some punches.
Powell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Powell misses with some punches.
Powell struggles to land a body shot inside as Dyer controls his hands.
Dyer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dyer lands a left hand.
Powell lands a hook that snaps the head of Dyer backwards.
Dyer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Dyer.
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Dyer.
Dyer misses with a body punch.
Powell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dyer's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Powell.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dyer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Powell lands an uppercut.#T2#
A short uppercut from Powell.
Powell blocking some punches.
Powell misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Powell.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dyer.
Dyer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dyer can't find room to land a body shot as Powell controls the action.
Dyer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dyer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Powell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Powell lands a hook that snaps the head of Dyer backwards. #BC2#
Dyer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dyer throws a lazy right hand but Powell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Powell moves into the clinch.
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Dyer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Powell.
Powell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dyer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Powell tries a body shot but Dyer blocks it. #T3#
Dyer lands a nice uppercut.
Dyer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Powell is keeping busy.
Dyer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dyer tries a body shot but Powell blocks it.
Powell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Powell prevents a body shot from Dyer.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Powell working aggressively here.
Powell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dyer working aggressively here.
Powell misses with the head strike.
Dyer swings wildly with an uppercut but Powell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Powell swings wildly with an uppercut but Dyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Powell struggles to land a body shot inside as Dyer controls his hands.
A bit of stalling here from Dyer.
A short right from Dyer on the inside. #T4#
Powell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dyer takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Powell.
Dyer misses with a punch to the body.
Powell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dyer blocks it with crossed arms.
Dyer takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Powell. #BC2#
Dyer manages to break the clinch.
Powell throws the left hand but Dyer avoids the punch easily.
Dyer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dyer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Powell swings for the body but Dyer moves out of range.
Powell throws a right hand that misses
and Dyer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Powell misses with an uppercut. Dyer saw that one coming.
Powell tries to clinch but Dyer moves out of range.
Powell throws a lazy uppercut
and Dyer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dyer slips a straight right by Powell.
Dyer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dyer lands a nice looking body shot.
Dyer slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kemar Powell dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Powell misses with a looping right.
Dyer slips a jab from Powell.
Powell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Powell swings for the body but Dyer moves out of range.
Dyer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dyer takes a swing at Powell's ribcage but misses.
Powell throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dyer counters with a right hand to the body.
Dyer throws a body punch but Powell moves out of range.
Powell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Powell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dyer.
Powell darts in trying to clinch
and Dyer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyer slips a jab from Powell.
Dyer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Powell misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Dyer to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Powell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dyer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Dyer throws a hook but Powell blocks it.
Dyer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Powell throws a jab when Dyer was well out of range.
Dyer is looking for the big counter here.
Powell scores with the left hand. Dyer knows he should have avoided that one.
Dyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Powell was well out of range. Poor timing from Dyer.
Powell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Powell slips a jab from Dyer.
Powell is looking to counter punch.
Powell slips a jab and a cross from Dyer.
Dyer throws out a loose jab but Powell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Powell takes a swing at Dyer's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from Powell finds it's target.
Powell throws an off balance right hand
and Dyer counters with a straight right hand.
Dyer connects with a crisp jab.
Powell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Powell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Powell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dyer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Powell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dyer.#T2#
Powell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Powell cracks Dyer with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Stephen Dyer has been cut.
Powell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dyer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CL#
Powell drives through and clinches with Dyer against the cage.
Dyer blocks an uppercut.
Powell misses with a punch on the inside.
Powell lands an uppercut.
Powell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Powell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Powell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Powell misses with some punches.
Dyer scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Dyer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dyer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dyer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Powell.
A jab from Powell finds it's way through Dyer's defenses. #T3#
Dyer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC#Dyer is rocked!
Dyer slips a jab from Powell.
Dyer is still on wobbly legs! Can Powell finish him?
Powell throws a combination that misses
and Dyer counters with a nice uppercut.
Dyer seems to have recovered his senses.
Powell misses with a body shot
and Dyer counters with a straight right hand.
Powell is looking to clinch but Dyer is avoiding it.
Dyer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Powell tries to clinch up but Dyer circles away and keeps his distance.
Dyer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dyer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Powell misses with a lunging right hand
and Dyer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dyer throws a hook to the side of Powell's head but Powell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dyer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dyer ducks under a wild hook from Powell.
Powell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dyer.
Powell staying out of range there.
Dyer lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dyer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Powell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Dyer throws a good cross that connects.
Powell throws a looping overhand right but Dyer ducks down to avoid it.
Powell misses with an uppercut. Dyer saw that one coming.
Powell thuds a left hand into Dyer's body.
A shot to the liver by Dyer. Beautiful body shot.
Powell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Powell.
Dyer slips under a jab from Powell.
Dyer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stephen Dyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dyer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Powell throws a sloppy body shot
and Dyer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dyer moves out of range as Powell strikes.
Dyer misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dyer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kemar Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dyer.
Dyer lands with a nice body punch.
Powell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Dyer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Powell 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kemar Powell!
Kemar Powell thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: UCF 73: Santoro v Valdenius
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Wog will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Payakaroon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wog keeps the fight on the outside.
Payakaroon wants to clinch up but Wog keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Payakaroon instigates a clinch.
Payakaroon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Payakaroon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wog backwards.
Payakaroon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Payakaroon prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD2#
Wog wants the takedown. Payakaroon is fighting it off but Wog persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Payakaroon's guard against the cage.
Wog pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Payakaroon is keeping the position for now.
Wog wants to control from the top but Payakaroon keeps moving.
Wog passes into half guard.
Payakaroon tries to kick Wog off but Wog keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Wog is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Wog is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Payakaroon defends it well.
Still in half guard, Wog seems content to control.#SUB2#
Wog is working for a submission of some sort.
Wog works his foot free and advances to mount. #T2#
Wog looking to control but Payakaroon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Payakaroon wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #SUB2#
Wog has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Payakaroon is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Porridge Wog!

Event: UCF 61: Chuck v Dick Twist
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1##KD#
Smolarek drops Wog with a beautiful combination! Wog stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smolarek is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Porridge Wog has been cut.
Smolarek misses with a two punch combination.
Wog is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Smolarek fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wog to the ground. Smolarek is now in Wog's guard.#ROC#Wog is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wog is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smolarek preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Wog has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smolarek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smolarek trying to control but Wog is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wog is looking for a triangle but Smolarek pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Smolarek with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smolarek throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Wog is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Wog has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smolarek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smolarek trying to control the position from guard on top but Wog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wog controls Smolarek momentarily but Smolarek frees himself. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Wog looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smolarek passes into side control.
Wog is looking for a sweep.
Wog trying to remain calm as Smolarek controls from the top position.
Smolarek trying to control the position but Wog is working away. #T3#
Wog manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Wog is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smolarek doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wog.
Smolarek wants to control but Wog is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Smolarek looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smolarek slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wog postures up. #T4#
Wog wants to control from the top but Smolarek keeps moving.
Wog tries to free his leg and advance position but Smolarek is retaining full guard.
Wog lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wog wants to control from the top but Smolarek keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wog is stalling in the full guard.
Wog trying to control the position from guard on top but Smolarek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wog looking to sit in guard and control but Smolarek gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Serwacy Smolarek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Porridge Wog's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A left lands for Wog.
Wog shoots for a takedown but Smolarek saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smolarek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wog can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Wog moves into range and clinches up with Smolarek.
Smolarek is pressed up against the cage. Wog has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smolarek down to the mat. Smolarek avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wog smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD#
Smolarek gets a double leg takedown into Wog's guard.
Smolarek is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smolarek won't allow Wog to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wog working a defensive guard here.
Our spies down at at Vancouver Island Fight Club inform us that Wog has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wog is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Smolarek has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Wog keeping moving, preventing Smolarek from controlling successfully.
Wog wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smolarek accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wog seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Smolarek looking to score a takedown here. Wog is defending well but Smolarek drives through and ends up in Wog's guard.
Wog is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Wog has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Wog has an active guard here but Smolarek has managed to pass into half guard.
Smolarek trying to control the action but Wog is working from the bottom.
Wog wants to improve his position but Smolarek is controlling well. #SUB#
Smolarek is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wog tries to get to full guard but Smolarek has control of the leg. #T3#
Wog keeps trying to improve his position.
Wog is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Wog actively working from the bottom here.
Wog wants to control but Smolarek is keeping busy.
Wog tries to roll over but Smolarek keeps him under control.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Smolarek looking to score a takedown here. Wog is defending well but Smolarek drives through and ends up in Wog's guard.
Smolarek postures up.
Smolarek trying to control the position from guard on top but Wog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wog seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Smolarek stopping the sweep attempt from Wog.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Serwacy Smolarek dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Porridge Wog's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Wog misses the jab.
Smolarek scores with a jab to the body.
Wog paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wog misses the jab.
Wog avoids the head kick by Smolarek.
Smolarek moves in looking to clinch but Wog pushes him off.
Wog changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smolarek pushes Wog away with a front kick.#TD#
Smolarek fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wog to the ground. Smolarek is now in Wog's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wog lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Wog is looking to pass into half guard but Smolarek pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Smolarek is in guard.#REVR#
Smolarek has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wog keeping full guard, as Smolarek tries to pass. #T1#
Smolarek throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Wog has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smolarek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Wog isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Smolarek stacks Wog on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Smolarek!
Smolarek just content to control the position.
An elbow from Smolarek crashes against the mat. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wog defending against the ground and pound.
Wog is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wog is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Wog actively working from the bottom here.
Wog tries to get to full guard but Smolarek has control of the leg.
Smolarek not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wog blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smolarek. #SUB2#
Wog is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smolarek pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Smolarek is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wog is just riding it out for now. Smolarek eventually gives up the hold.
Wog is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smolarek's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smolarek's back!
Smolarek tries to escape but Wog has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Wog controlling the position well here. Smolarek rolled but Wog kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #SUB2#
Wog is looking for the choke from the back position but Smolarek is controlling his hands well.
Well, with Wog on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Smolarek is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T4#
Smolarek trying to control the hands but Wog breaks the grip.
Smolarek manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wog's guard. Nice work there by Smolarek.
Wog is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Wog looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wog can't keep his opponent in guard - Smolarek advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Porridge Wog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smolarek is keen to just control but Wog is a slippery customer.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serwacy Smolarek!

Event: UCF 61: Chuck v Dick Twist
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
Good exchange - Campbell coming out on top.
Campbell lunges at Redcola with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Redcola's hand.
Redcola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Campbell decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Redcola's guard.
Campbell lands a couple of elbows.
Redcola managing to control the position.
Campbell cracks Redcola with a solid left hand.
Redcola wants to get back to his feet but Campbell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Campbell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Campbell lands a couple of digs.
Campbell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Campbell stands up over Redcola, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Campbell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Campbell is looking to work some ground and pound but Redcola has wrist control.#T1#
Redcola is looking to stand up but Campbell isn't so interested in that idea.
Redcola looking to control.
Redcola keeping moving, preventing Campbell from controlling successfully.
Campbell tries to free his leg and advance position but Redcola is retaining full guard.
Campbell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Campbell cracks Redcola with a solid left hand.
Redcola is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Campbell is controlling him.
Campbell is working Redcola over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Campbell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Redcola's head.
Redcola is trying to control the position but Campbell postures up.
Campbell is in close to Redcola's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Redcola wants to get back to his feet but Campbell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Campbell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Campbell throws a big elbow that misses.
Campbell lands a couple of elbows.
Campbell landing some decent shots from guard.
Redcola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Campbell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Campbell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #ES2#
Redcola pushes Campbell off and gets back to his feet.
Redcola has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Campbell tests Redcola's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Campbell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Redcola as he avoids it easily.
Redcola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Campbell.
Barry Redcola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Redcola takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Some wild striking there from Redcola.
Campbell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Redcola tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Campbell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Redcola on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Campbell misses with an uppercut
and Redcola counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD#
Campbell feints and as Redcola raises his hands in defense, Campbell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Redcola preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Campbell looking to pass the guard.
Redcola wants to stand up but Campbell is controlling him. #T4#
Campbell is pushing down on Redcola's leg trying to pass to half guard. Redcola is fighting to maintain full guard but Campbell has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redcola wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Campbell there.
Campbell lands with a punch from half guard.
Campbell trying to control the action but Redcola is working from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Campbell there.
Redcola keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Campbell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Redcola controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Campbell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ulisses Campbell dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Campbell with a hook.
Redcola moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Campbell shoots in and drives through. Redcola sprawls well.
Campbell misses with a body shot.
Campbell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Redcola's head.
Campbell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Campbell tries for a takedown but Redcola circles away easily
enabling Redcola to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Ulisses Campbell has been cut.
A shot to the body from Campbell misses
and Redcola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown but Redcola shows good takedown defense.
A little jabbing left from Redcola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ulisses Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campbell misses with a takedown
letting Redcola counter with a right hand.
Redcola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Redcola stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Redcola wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
Redcola drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Campbell moves into range and connects with a jab.
A shot to the body from Campbell misses
and Redcola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Campbell staying out of range there.
Ulisses Campbell is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Redcola does it's job there.
Redcola works Campbell's body with a nice hook.
Campbell misses the shot to the body.
Redcola takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Campbell misses with a shot to the body
enabling Redcola to counter with a crisp jab.
Redcola avoids the body shot from Campbell.
Campbell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redcola.
Redcola throws a counter combo.
A shot to the body from Campbell misses
and Redcola counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've been informed that Redcola has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Campbell.#T2#
Campbell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little jabbing left from Redcola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Redcola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Campbell moves away.
It looks like Campbell has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Redcola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Campbell.
Campbell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Redcola ducks right into an uppercut from Campbell.
Campbell throws a right and a left that Redcola avoids nicely.
Campbell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ulisses Campbell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campbell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#Ulisses Campbell's cut is getting worse.
Redcola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Campbell throws out the jab.
Campbell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Redcola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Campbell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Redcola counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Campbell thinking.
Campbell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Redcola can do to turn this around?
A shot to the body from Campbell misses
and Redcola counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Redcola has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Redcola scores with a shot to the body.
Redcola throws out a loose jab but Campbell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Campbell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Redcola makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Campbell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Campbell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Redcola throws a right and a left that Campbell avoids nicely.
Campbell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Redcola throws out a loose jab but Campbell uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redcola. Campbell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Campbell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Campbell throws a shot from downtown. Redcola moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Redcola was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Campbell ducks under a wild hook from Redcola.
Redcola scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Campbell misses with a body shot.
Campbell darts in looking for a takedown but Redcola gets double underhooks and turns Campbell into the cage.
Campbell is trying to pull guard but Redcola has him pressed against the cage.
Redcola lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Redcola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Redcola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Campbell shoots for a takedown but Redcola saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Redcola misses.
Redcola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redcola just misses with a punch to the body.
Redcola avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD#
Campbell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Redcola to the mat! Redcola manages to get full guard.

Redcola scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Redcola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ulisses Campbell's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Redcola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Campbell.
Campbell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Redcola sprawls and moves away.
Campbell just misses with a punch to the body.
Redcola uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Campbell has time to react.
Redcola defending well as Campbell loads up on a big left hand.
Redcola looks to score with a jab to the body but Campbell is just out of range.
Campbell fails with a takedown attempt.
Redcola cracks Campbell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redcola manages to avoid it.
Campbell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Redcola to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC2#Campbell is rocked!#CUT2#Ulisses Campbell's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Campbell leaves his chin hanging out and Redcola seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Campbell crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Barry Redcola!

Event: CCC 64 : Creenshaw vs Pyssy
Date: Aug 16, 2024

#R1#
Spencer darts in looking for a takedown but Dyer gets double underhooks and turns Spencer into the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Dyer misses the target.
Spencer fails to land the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Dyer misses the target.
Spencer goes for a double leg but Dyer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dyer continues to drive forward.
Dyer throws a big counter combination but Spencer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stephen Dyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Spencer.
Spencer shoots in looking for a takedown but Dyer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spencer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dyer throwing a counter right hand but Spencer manages to avoid it.
Spencer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Spencer with a poor takedown
and Dyer counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dyer is looking to counter punch.
Spencer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dyer defends well and Spencer ends up having to push Dyer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Dyer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Spencer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dyer counters with a nice uppercut.
Stephen Dyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spencer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Spencer shoots in but Dyer avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Spencer scores with a takedown into Dyer's guard.
Dyer keeping full guard, as Spencer tries to pass.
Spencer throws a strike but Dyer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
Dyer wants to control from the top but Spencer keeps moving.
Our spies down at at Point Blanc inform us that Spencer has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Spencer seems keen to control Dyer's posture.
Dyer throws an elbow that misses. Spencer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dyer's guard. Nice move by Spencer!#REVB##SUB2#
Spencer has gone for a leg lock! Dyer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Spencer's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spencer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Spencer trying to keep a closed guard but Dyer is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Dyer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dyer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spencer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dyer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Spencer's guard.
Spencer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dyer manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Dyer wants to get back to his feet but Spencer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Spencer trying to control but Dyer is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spencer wants to pass the guard but Dyer is keeping the position.
Dyer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Spencer wants to control from the top but Dyer keeps moving.
Dyer wants to get back to his feet but Spencer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Spencer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Spencer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dyer looking to control. #ES#
Dyer pushes Spencer off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dyer misses with an uppercut.
Spencer feints the counter takedown.
Spencer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dyer swivels and escapes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dyer slaps away a takedown attempt from Spencer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Dyer dominated that round.
That's time! Dyer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Spencer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spencer.
Dyer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer misses with a takedown
and Dyer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stephen Dyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Spencer.
Spencer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dyer tries to avoid it but Spencer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dyer to the ground. Dyer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Dyer misses the target.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Spencer.
Spencer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dyer counters with a nice body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Dyer. No joy for Spencer on that attempt.
Dyer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Spencer.
Dyer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Robin Spencer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spencer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dyer counters with a left to the body.
We've been told by Dyer's head coaches at Gumburcules Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Spencer is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Spencer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dyer manages to get back to half guard.
Spencer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dyer's head. #T2#
Spencer trying to control from half guard but Dyer is working away.
Dyer pushes Spencer off looking to stand but Spencer dives back in and keeps control.
Spencer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dyer defending well though.
Spencer thows a huge punch but Dyer dodges it nicely.
Spencer trying to pass the guard but Dyer defending well.
Spencer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dyer keeps working.
Spencer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dyer defending well though.
Spencer controlling the action here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Spencer is nestled in close to Dyer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Dyer is trying to stand up here but Spencer is controlling him well.
Spencer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Spencer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dyer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Spencer.
Dyer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spencer on the ground.
Dyer tries to get to full guard but Spencer has control of the leg.
Dyer tries to kick Spencer off but Spencer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spencer misses with a takedown attempt - Dyer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Spencer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Spencer misses with a takedown attempt - Dyer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dyer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dyer slaps away a takedown attempt from Spencer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dyer throws a big counter combination but Spencer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dyer throws a shot from downtown. Spencer moves away and avoids it.
Spencer avoids the body shot from Dyer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dyer clobbers Spencer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Spencer goes for a double leg but Dyer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dyer continues to drive forward.
It looked like Dyer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Spencer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Dyer dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Spencer looking to score a takedown here. Dyer is defending well but Spencer drives through and ends up in Dyer's guard.
Dyer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dyer keeping moving, preventing Spencer from controlling successfully.
Spencer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Spencer cracks Dyer with a solid left hand.
Spencer wants to pass the guard but Dyer is keeping the position.
Spencer stops Dyer from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer throwing strikes but missing.
Dyer wants to get back to his feet but Spencer is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Spencer shoots in for a takedown but Dyer shows good takedown defense.
Spencer has his takedown stuffed
and Dyer counters with a stiff right hand.
Dyer missing with a left hand there. Spencer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spencer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dyer avoids it really well and circles away.
Stephen Dyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Spencer.
Spencer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T2#
Spencer shoots in for a takedown but Dyer shows good takedown defense.
Spencer shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Dyer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spencer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dyer is fending him off so far but Spencer persists. Nope, Dyer circles away and we're back to standing.
Spencer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spencer shoots in for a takedown but Dyer shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Dyer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Spencer shoots in and gets a takedown into Dyer's guard.
Dyer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spencer can do to turn this around?
Dyer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spencer is one step ahead there.
Spencer trying to control but Dyer is working from the bottom.
Dyer tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Dyer wants to stand up but Spencer is controlling him.
Spencer throwing strikes from guard but Dyer blocks nicely.
Spencer lands a couple of digs.
Spencer landing some decent shots from guard.
Spencer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dyer's head.
Spencer won't allow Dyer to get back to his feet.
Spencer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dyer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spencer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Spencer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Stephen Dyer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Dyer wants to get back to his feet but Spencer is dominant here and he's now got Dyer's back!
Robin Spencer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Spencer is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Dyer taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Spencer.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robin Spencer!
Robin Spencer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: UCF 55: Hunter v Cabrazzi
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
Abbot wants to land a leg kick but McGarvey is out of range.
It seemed like McGarvey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGarvey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abbot was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McGarvey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Abbot on the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGarvey.
McGarvey swings for the body but Abbot moves out of range.
Abbot jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McGarvey throws a series of strikes that have Abbot backpedaling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A combination from McGarvey does no damage.
It looked like Abbot was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGarvey.#T1#
Abbot tries to clinch but McGarvey moves out of range. #CL#
Abbot moves into the clinch.
Abbot jumps guard but McGarvey turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McGarvey throws a head punch that misses.
Abbot is trying to pull guard but McGarvey turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McGarvey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Abbot lands with a light punch inside.
Abbot 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 Dimebag Abbot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abbot tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGarvey smiles and moves away.
McGarvey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abbot is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A nice combination there by McGarvey.
McGarvey falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Abbot counters by clinching up. #T2#
Abbot has a couple of punches blocked by McGarvey.
Abbot misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from McGarvey.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGarvey lands an uppercut.
Abbot misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
McGarvey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Abbot tries to clinch but McGarvey moves out of range.
McGarvey avoids a kick to the body.
McGarvey with a jab.
McGarvey pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Abbot back to the cage. McGarvey follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T3#
Good leg kick by McGarvey.
Abbot throws a poor cross that misses
and McGarvey counters with a slapping leg kick.
Abbot takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Abbot tries to clinch up
and McGarvey counters with a thumping low kick.
McGarvey throws a head kick but Abbot moves out of range.
It looked like Abbot was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGarvey.
McGarvey throws a nice looking combination but Abbot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Abbot jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T4#
McGarvey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Abbot throwing a counter right hand but McGarvey manages to avoid it.
Abbot moves out of range of the strikes.
McGarvey sizes up Abbot with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Abbot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGarvey can pounce on him.
Abbot wants to clinch up but McGarvey keeps it at a distance.
McGarvey raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McGarvey throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Abbot appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McGarvey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Abbot takes a swing at McGarvey's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from McGarvey misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen McGarvey 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#
McGarvey scores with a punch to the head.
McGarvey misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Abbot wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Abbot.
Stephen McGarvey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGarvey closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McGarvey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Abbot. That did some damage!
McGarvey misses with a two punch combination.
Abbot appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGarvey throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGarvey connects with an inside leg kick.
Abbot looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Abbot has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1#
McGarvey swinging wildly here.
Abbot throws a quick counter head kick but McGarvey was just out of range.
McGarvey lands a glancing blow to the side of Abbot's head.
Abbot tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGarvey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stephen McGarvey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGarvey throws out a leg kick but Abbot moves out of range and McGarvey only half commits.
Abbot jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Abbot is looking to clinch but McGarvey is avoiding it.
McGarvey is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McGarvey throws a sloppy head kick and Abbot moves out of range easily.
Abbot feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T2#
Abbot scores with a jab to the jaw.
McGarvey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGarvey throws a leg kick but Abbot checks it.
Abbot quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
McGarvey lands a nice shot that snaps Abbot's head back.
McGarvey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGarvey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McGarvey! #T3#
McGarvey scores with a nice body kick.
McGarvey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Abbot appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McGarvey scores with a hook to the body. Abbot takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGarvey tries to land a front kick but Abbot steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Abbot has closed the distance and engaged McGarvey in a clinch.
A short left from McGarvey.
McGarvey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Abbot cracks McGarvey with a nice body shot.
Abbot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGarvey's elbow.
McGarvey can't find room to land a body shot as Abbot controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Abbot.
Abbot is working McGarvey over against the cage.#T4#
McGarvey misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGarvey prevents a body shot from Abbot.
Abbot tries to work over McGarvey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Abbot is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Abbot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGarvey's elbow.
McGarvey misses with a punch on the inside.
McGarvey blocking some punches.
McGarvey blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abbot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGarvey.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abbot.
McGarvey has had enough of the clinch but Abbot keeps him there for the moment.
McGarvey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Abbot tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dimebag Abbot has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Abbot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abbot misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGarvey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Abbot throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Abbot pulls McGarvey into guard.
Abbot keeping moving, preventing McGarvey from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen McGarvey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Abbot takes a swing at McGarvey's ribcage but misses.
Dimebag Abbot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abbot moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McGarvey scores with a nice head shot.
McGarvey tries to clinch up but Abbot circles away and keeps his distance.
Abbot looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A head kick misses from McGarvey.
Abbot throwing a counter right hand but McGarvey manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbot is looking to clinch.
Stephen McGarvey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abbot is looking to clinch but McGarvey is avoiding it.
McGarvey is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McGarvey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGarvey moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
McGarvey throws a front kick that sends Abbot stumbling back into the cage.
No joy there for McGarvey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Abbot swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
McGarvey rushes Abbot and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGarvey prevents a body shot from Abbot.
A body shot lands from McGarvey.
McGarvey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGarvey taking a breather.
McGarvey misses with some punches.
McGarvey is trying to stall.
Abbot cracks McGarvey with a nice body shot.
McGarvey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Abbot is trying to pull guard but McGarvey turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
McGarvey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
McGarvey breaks the clinch.
Abbot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Abbot keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Abbot is looking to counter punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGarvey.
Abbot takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL#
Abbot gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abbot throws a head punch that misses.
McGarvey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGarvey taking a breather.
Abbot makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
McGarvey trying to control the position but instead, Abbot has worked for underhooks and has pushed McGarvey into the cage.
Abbot swings wildly with an uppercut but McGarvey uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abbot.
McGarvey is trying to maintain a safe position but Abbot gets an underhook and turns McGarvey into the cage.
Abbot lands an uppercut.
McGarvey throws a punch but it's blocked by Abbot.
Stephen McGarvey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC#
Abbot breaks the clinch.
Abbot doesn't manage to clinch there - McGarvey circles away.
Abbot looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL2#
McGarvey closes the distance and clinches.
McGarvey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Abbot lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGarvey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
Abbot ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Abbot no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McGarvey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McGarvey with a nice head shot there.
McGarvey trying to control the position from guard on top but Abbot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Abbot has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. McGarvey doesn't defend quickly enough and Abbot has managed to lock this one up! Can McGarvey escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Abbot on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dimebag Abbot!
In defeat, Stephen McGarvey stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's not fair on me, i have a learning disability an all that, you know..'.

Event: UCF 51: Chuck v Jones
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
Redcola getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Buakaw misses with a jab to the body
and Buakaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Redcola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redcola scores with a nice strike.
Redcola looks to throw the jab but Buakaw is out of range.
Good shot there by Redcola.
Buakaw throws a right and a left that Redcola avoids nicely.
Redcola ducks under a wild hook from Buakaw.
Buakaw fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Buakaw smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Redcola slips a jab from Buakaw.
Buakaw throws a nice looking combination but Redcola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Buakaw.#T1#
Redcola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redcola. Buakaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buakaw pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Buakaw misses with a series of wild punches.
Buakaw throws a hook but Redcola blocks it.
Nice shot lands for Buakaw.
Redcola connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redcola. Buakaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buakaw throws a big counter combination but Redcola scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Redcola throws a body shot but no joy.
Redcola with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
A punch combination from Buakaw misses.
We've been told by Buakaw's head coaches at Sydney Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Redcola needs to keep his hands up - Buakaw had a free shot at his head there.
Buakaw misses with a head kick.
Redcola unleashes a big counter combination but Buakaw bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A big right from Buakaw misses.
Buakaw throws a body punch but Redcola moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Redcola's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buakaw throws a jab when Redcola was well out of range.
Buakaw connects with a body shot.
Redcola cracks a nice hook into Buakaw's ribs.
Redcola missing with a left hand there. Buakaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Buakaw swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Redcola counters with a stiff right hand.
Redcola lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
A combination from Redcola does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Buakaw on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Buakaw throws a combination that misses
and Redcola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Buakaw takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Redcola looks to land a left hand but Buakaw moved out of range nicely.
Redcola misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Redcola misses.
Redcola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Buakaw.
Buakaw is looking to counter punch.
Redcola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Redcola throws out a loose jab but Buakaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcola throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Redcola fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Redcola scores with a body shot.
Buakaw misses with a shot to the body
and Redcola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Redcola has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Buakaw takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Buakaw throws out a loose jab but Redcola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcola digs a good hook to Buakaw's body.
Buakaw throws a shot to the body.
Redcola ducks under a wild hook from Buakaw.
Buakaw looks to throw the jab but Redcola is out of range.
Redcola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buakaw manages to avoid it.
Buakaw throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Redcola counters with a three punch combo that has Buakaw backing up. Buakaw nods at Redcola to acknowledge the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Redcola dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Buakaw throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Redcola counters with a stiff right hand.
Redcola throws a jab but it's blocked by Buakaw.
Buakaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redcola.
Redcola falls off balance throwing a combination
and Buakaw counters with a left and a right that stings Redcola.
Buakaw misses with a wild body shot.
Redcola throws out a counter right but Buakaw avoids it with no problem.
Redcola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buakaw.
Buakaw was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Buakaw has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Redcola slips a jab from Buakaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcola avoids a punch combination nicely.
Redcola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buakaw.#T1#
Redcola misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Buakaw swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Redcola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Redcola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buakaw manages to avoid it.
Buakaw avoids the body shot from Redcola.
Buakaw was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Buakaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Redcola takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Some wild striking there from Buakaw.
Redcola throws a right hand that Buakaw ducks under and follows up with a left that Buakaw also avoids with ease.
Buakaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Redcola throws a series of punches but Buakaw moves out of range.
Buakaw swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#KD#
Buakaw lands a left and a right that send Redcola crashing to the mat, dazed. Buakaw thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Barry Redcola has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redcola looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Redcola throws out a loose jab but Buakaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcola walks into a stiff left hand from Buakaw.
Redcola connects with the punch.
Redcola works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Buakaw steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Redcola.
Buakaw is looking to counter punch.
Buakaw drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Redcola misses with a body shot #KD#
and Buakaw counters with a crisp right hand that drops Redcola! Buakaw lets Redcola back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Redcola is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Buakaw.#T3#
Redcola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buakaw moves away.
It looked like Buakaw was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Buakaw throws a hook but Redcola blocks it.
Buakaw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redcola.
Buakaw connects with a good right hand that stumbles Redcola. Redcola circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Redcola is still on wobbly legs! Can Buakaw finish him?
Banchamek Buakaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buakaw lands an uppercut, right on the button! Redcola tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Banchamek Buakaw!
After winning the bout, Banchamek Buakaw thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: UCF 52: Puro v Greene
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
Good shot there by McNab.
McNab lands a right hook to the body.
McNab misses the shot to the body.
McNab fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wog on the side of the head.#TD#
Wog gets caught napping as McNab dives in and scores a takedown. Wog manages to retain guard.
We've been hearing that McNab has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Wog working a defensive guard here.
McNab trying to control but Wog is working from the bottom.
McNab trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wog keeping moving, preventing McNab from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
McNab is posturing up here but Wog has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! McNab tries to roll out but it's too tight and McNab has to tap! Slick submission there by Wog!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Porridge Wog!

Event: CCC 54 : Creenshaw vs The 3rd
Date: Jul 21, 2024

#R1#
Dyer looks to score with a jab to the body but Sandcastle is just out of range.
Sandcastle throws an off balance right hand
and Dyer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sandcastle looks to land a left hand but Dyer moved out of range nicely.
Dyer fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Sandcastle misses.
Dyer lands a nice hook to Sandcastle's body. Sandcastle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dyer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dyer looks to land a combination but Sandcastle avoids it well.
Sandcastle throws a poor cross that misses
and Dyer counters with a left to the body.
Sandcastle throws out a loose jab but Dyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sandcastle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dyer counters with a left and a right that stings Sandcastle.
We've been told by Dyer's head coaches at Gumburcules Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sandcastle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dyer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dyer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sandcastle.
Sandcastle misses with a hook #CL#
and Dyer moves into the clinch.
Dyer tries to throw a body punch but Sandcastle avoids it by throwing Dyer back against the cage. #T1#
Dyer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sandcastle's elbow. #BC#
Dyer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dyer slips a jab from Sandcastle.
Sandcastle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dyer.
Sandcastle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sandcastle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dyer counters with a nice uppercut.
Sandcastle misses with a hook.#CL#
Dyer clinches.
Dyer misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Sandcastle breaks the clinch.
Dyer misses with a body shot.
Sandcastle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Dyer misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dyer. Sandcastle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sandcastle swings for the body but Dyer moves out of range.
Dyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sandcastle moves away.#T2#
Dyer lands a head shot.
Sandcastle misses with a low kick as Dyer jumps back.
Sandcastle throws a nice looking combination but Dyer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dyer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A low kick from Sandcastle is predictable there
and Dyer counters with a series of strikes. Sandcastle will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dyer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dyer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dyer!
Dyer dodges the punch combination from Sandcastle.
Dyer connects with a looping right hand.
Dyer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#It looks like Stephen Dyer has been cut.
Sandcastle looks to score with a jab to the body but Dyer is just out of range.
Dyer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dyer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Sandcastle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sandcastle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dyer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sandcastle at a distance.
Sandcastle misses with a combination
and Dyer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dyer looks to land a combination. Sandcastle sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dyer lands a body shot.
Dyer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sandcastle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sandcastle throws a counter combo.
A jab from Sandcastle misses.
Sandcastle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Sandcastle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dyer is looking to wear down Sandcastle with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Sandcastle misses with a hook.
Dyer is looking to counter the offense by Sandcastle and move into the clinch.
Dyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dyer scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Dyer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sandcastle looks to score with a jab to the body but Dyer is just out of range.
It looked like Dyer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sandcastle cracks Dyer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dyer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dyer duly obliges.
Dyer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sandcastle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sandcastle scores with a hook to the body. Dyer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dyer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sandcastle avoids the body shot from Dyer.
A big right from Sandcastle misses.
Sandcastle throws a hook to the side of Dyer's head but Dyer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dyer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sandcastle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dyer is looking to counter punch.
Dyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Dyer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stephen Dyer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sandcastle thuds his right hand into Dyer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stephen Dyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sandcastle throws an off balance right hand
and Dyer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dyer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sandcastle can do to turn this around?
Dyer misses with a body shot.
Sandcastle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sandcastle lands a two punch combo.
Sandcastle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dyer counters with a nice uppercut.
Sandcastle throws a leg kick but Dyer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sandcastle throws a head kick that misses.
Sandcastle misses with a hook. Dyer ducked under it nicely.
Dyer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dyer checks the leg kick.
Sandcastle misses with a straight left.
Dyer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Dyer pushes Sandcastle up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dyer struggles to land a body shot inside as Sandcastle controls his hands.
Dyer working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sandcastle. #T1#
Sandcastle slows down the pace here.
Sandcastle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Dyer.
Sandcastle is trying to break the clinch but Dyer is controlling him.
Dyer has Sandcastle pressed against the cage, preventing Sandcastle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dyer misses with some punches. #BC2#
Sandcastle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dyer ducks under a wild hook from Sandcastle.
Dyer punishes Sandcastle's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Dyer moves into range and clinches up with Sandcastle.
Dyer misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Sandcastle trying to stall but Dyer improves his position. #BC2#
Sandcastle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dyer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sandcastle misses with a low kick.
Dyer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dyer looks to score with a jab to the body but Sandcastle is just out of range.
Sandcastle misses with a body shot
and Dyer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sandcastle throws a head kick but Dyer moves out of range.
Dyer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sandcastle.
Nice body punch from Dyer.
Some wild striking there from Sandcastle.
Dyer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sandcastles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Sandcastle misses with a lunging right hand
and Dyer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Sandcastle. Those never looked like landing.
Sandcastle has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dyer scores with a shot to the body.
Dyer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dyer connects with a body shot.
Sandcastle misses with a body shot.
Sandcastle takes one on the button.
Dyer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sandcastle backs up against the cage.
Sandcastle throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Dyer moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch on the inside from Dyer fails to land. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Dyer.
Sandcastle prevents a body shot from Dyer.
Dyer misses with a punch on the inside.
Sandcastle takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dyer tries to throw a body punch but Sandcastle avoids it by throwing Dyer back against the cage.
Good body shot from Dyer.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dyer.
Sandcastle is trying to break the clinch but Dyer is controlling him.
Sandcastle tries to break the clinch but Dyer is controlling the position.
Sandcastle tries to break free but Dyer pushes him back against the cage.
Stephen Dyer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dyer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sandcastles head.
Sandcastle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Dyer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stephen Dyer's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Dyer connects with a body shot.
Dyer scores with the left hand. Sandcastle knows he should have avoided that one.
Sandcastle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sandcastle throws a right hand that misses
and Dyer counters with a two punch combo.
Sandcastle throws a hook but Dyer blocks it.
Sandcastle throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Sandcastle does no damage.
Dyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sandcastle moves away.
Dyer throws a one two combo.
Sandcastle throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dyer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sandcastle throws a right hand that Dyer ducks under and follows up with a left that Dyer also avoids with ease.
Dyer stalks Sandcastle and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sandcastle's face. Sandcastle staggers backwards, shaken.
Sandcastle misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dyer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Dyer moves into the clinch.
Dyer has Sandcastle pressed against the cage, preventing Sandcastle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Sandcastle is trying to push Dyer away but Dyer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dyer lands a body shot.
Sandcastle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dyer misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Dyer.
Dyer swings wildly with an uppercut but Sandcastle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dyer has Sandcastle pushed against the cage.
Dyer misses with a body punch.
Dyer can't find room to land a body shot as Sandcastle controls the action.
Sandcastle is looking to break free of the clinch but Dyer has double underhooks.
Sandcastle blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Dyer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dyer slows down the pace here.
Dyer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sandcastle is trying to force a seperation but Dyer has the dominant position.
Dyer swings wildly with an uppercut but Sandcastle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dyer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dyer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sandcastle tries to circle away but Dyer has him pinned against the cage.
Dyer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sandcastle backwards. #T3#
Dyer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dyer scores with a hook to the body.
Dyer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dyer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Dyer - that landed with a thud.
Dyer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sandcastle.
Dyer lands a left hand.
Dyer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sandcastle.
Sandcastle blocks a body shot from Dyer.
Dyer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dyer.
Stephen Dyer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4##BC#
Dyer breaks the clinch.
Sandcastle looks to land a left hand but Dyer moved out of range nicely.
Dyer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sandcastle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sandcastle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dyer.
Sandcastle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stephen Dyer is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Dyer moves into the clinch successfully.
Dyer just leaning against Sandcastle, taking a breather.
Dyer tries to throw a body punch but Sandcastle avoids it by throwing Dyer back against the cage. #BC2#
Sandcastle breaks from the clinch.
Disco Sandcastle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sandcastle throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dyer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab from Dyer does it's job there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Dyer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dyer 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Dyer!

Event: UCF 45: Smith v Tochukwu
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1#
A head kick by McGarvey misses #TD2#
and Gordon counters with a nice double leg into side control. McGarvey won't be happy with that.
Gordon trying to control the action but McGarvey is working from the bottom.
Gordon in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gordon creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
McGarvey avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gordon.
Gordon misses with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
McGarvey takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gordon misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gordon cracks McGarvey with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1#
McGarvey takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
McGarvey can't do much from the bottom here.
McGarvey is looking for a sweep.
Gordon is putting a hurting on McGarvey here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gordon working the ground and pound from side control.
McGarvey takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gordon in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC2#McGarvey is rocked!
Gordon in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Oh McGarvey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gordon lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
A big shot lands for Gordon! That's hurt McGarvey! Will he recover? Gordon fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Gordon!
In defeat, Stephen McGarvey stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's not fair on me, i have a learning disability an all that, you know..'.

Event: CCC 44 : Kersikov vs Kay
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1#
Hanma misses with a wild body shot.
Hanma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanma.
Hanma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dyer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hanma doesn't manage to clinch there - Dyer circles away.
Hanma lands a really nice looking cross but Dyer seems unphased.
Dyer jabs Hanma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dyer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hanma.
Dyer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dyer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hanma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hanma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dyer is looking for the big counter here.
Hanma fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Dyer works Hanma's body with a nice hook.
Hanma misses with a combination
and Dyer counters with a stiff right hand.
Hanma looks to score with a jab to the body but Dyer is just out of range.#CL2#
Dyer closes the distance and clinches.
Dyer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Hanma tries to throw a body punch but Dyer avoids it by throwing Hanma back against the cage.
Dyer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hanma has a couple of punches blocked by Dyer.
Dyer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dyer scores with a shoulder strike.
Hanma looking to stall.
Hanma struggles to land a body shot inside as Dyer controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dyer.#T2#
Dyer struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanma controls his hands.
Dyer presses Hanma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hanma misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dyer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hanmas head.
Hanma looking to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hanma taking a breather.
A body shot lands from Dyer.
Hanma is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Dyer.
Hanma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dyer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice left hand lands by Dyer.
Hanma misses with a punch to the body.
Dyer lands with a short shot to the head.
Dyer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dyer.
Hanma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dyer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dyer digs a right hand underneath Hanma's ribcage. Hanma let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dyer has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hanma seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dyer can turn it around.#T3#
Dyer lands a nice shot to the body.
Dyer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dyer stalling in the clinch.
Dyer lands a nice uppercut.
Dyer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dyer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dyer lands with a short shot to the head.
Hanma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dyer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dyer cracks Hanma with a nice body shot.
Dyer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dyer cracks Hanma with a nice body shot.
A short right from Dyer. #ROC2#Hanma is rocked!
Dyer throws a big uppercut that drops Hanma! More strikes from Dyer and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hanma lies dazed against the cage as Dyer celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephen Dyer!

Event: UCF 36: Hunter v LaFleur
Date: Jun 08, 2024

#R1#
A head kick by McGarvey misses
and Karacan counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Stephen McGarvey has been cut.
McGarvey avoids the body shot from Karacan.
McGarvey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Karacan's sensitive parts.
McGarvey fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Karacan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGarvey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karacan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karacan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
McGarvey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
McGarvey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karacan backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Karacan tries to throw a body punch but McGarvey avoids it by throwing Karacan back against the cage.
Karacan tries to work over McGarvey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGarvey misses with some punches.
Karacan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Karacan lands an uppercut.
McGarvey misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGarvey misses with a punch to the body.
Karacan misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Karacan manages to break the clinch.
Karacan avoids the head kick by McGarvey.
A swing and a miss from Karacan.
McGarvey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karacan counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
McGarvey throws a low kick but it's checked well by Karacan.
Karacan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Karacan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karacan moves out of range as McGarvey strikes.
Karacan takes a swing at McGarvey's ribcage but misses.
McGarvey throws a leg kick that is checked
and Karacan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
McGarvey closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGarvey lands a hook that snaps the head of Karacan backwards.
McGarvey working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karacan.
Karacan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Karacan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
McGarvey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karacan.
McGarvey throws a sloppy head kick and Karacan moves out of range easily.
Karacan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McGarvey scores with a sloppy right hand. Karacan should have avoided that one.
Karacan tries to clinch but McGarvey is having none of it.
McGarvey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karacan is looking to counter punch.#CL#
McGarvey tries to keep at a distance but Karacan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Karacan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGarvey misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from McGarvey fails to land.
McGarvey misses with the head strike. #T4#
Karacan blocking some punches. #BC#
Karacan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Karacan rushes McGarvey and presses him up against the cage.
McGarvey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McGarvey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karacan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Karacan.
Karacan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGarvey's efforts to push away.#BC#
Karacan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karacan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGarvey manages to avoid it.
Karacan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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 Enver Karacan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stephen McGarvey's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Karacan tries to keep at a distance but McGarvey has taken the fight into the clinch.
Karacan takes a shot to the head.
Karacan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karacan tries a body shot but McGarvey blocks it.
McGarvey tries to break free but Karacan pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Karacan.
McGarvey swings wildly with an uppercut but Karacan uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Karacan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGarvey.
Karacan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGarvey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick from McGarvey lands but Karacan takes it in his stride. #T1#
Karacan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Karacan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McGarvey - the referee stops the clock and Karacan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McGarvey. Karacan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Karacan misses with a left hand
and McGarvey counters with a low kick, right behind Karacan 's knee.
McGarvey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karacan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGarvey counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Karacan thinking.
McGarvey takes a swing at Karacan's ribcage but misses.
Karacan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McGarvey tries to clinch up but Karacan circles away and keeps his distance.
Karacan wants to clinch up but McGarvey keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Karacan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McGarvey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGarvey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karacan.
Karacan misses with a lunging right hand
and McGarvey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karacan just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Karacan misses its intended target.
McGarvey works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGarvey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karacan's head backwards.#T3#
Karacan thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGarvey replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Karacan blocks it well.
McGarvey throws a hook but Karacan blocks it.
Karacan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGarvey is looking to slow Karacan down with leg kicks.
McGarvey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Karacan drops his hands momentarily and McGarvey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McGarvey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Karacan throws a lazy uppercut
and McGarvey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
McGarvey is looking to land body kicks.
Karacan lands with a shot to the body.
Karacan misses with a two punch combination.
McGarvey 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.
McGarvey throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Karacan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGarvey.
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!
McGarvey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGarvey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karacan circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice shot by Karacan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen McGarvey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stephen McGarvey's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McGarvey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karacan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Karacan throws a jab but it's blocked by McGarvey.
Karacan misses with a straight left.
Karacan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stephen McGarvey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karacan misses with an uppercut. McGarvey saw that one coming.
Karacan loads up on a big right hand but McGarvey slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karacan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGarvey can pounce on him.
A big right from McGarvey misses.
A little feinted left hand from Karacan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karacan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGarvey manages to avoid it.#T1#
McGarvey throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Karacan counter with a right hand.
Karacan scores with a hook to the body. McGarvey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGarvey wants to slow Karacan down by chopping away at his legs.
McGarvey throws a leg kick but Karacan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McGarvey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karacan just misses with a punch to the body.
Stephen McGarvey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karacan misses with a jab to the body
and McGarvey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
McGarvey misses with a leg kick
and Karacan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Karacan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGarvey lands a jab.
McGarvey plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McGarvey tries to clinch
and Karacan counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karacan closes the distance but McGarvey moves to the side
and McGarvey makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Karacan really felt that one!#T3#
McGarvey loads up on a big right hand but Karacan slips the punch.
It looked like Karacan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGarvey.
McGarvey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karacan.
Karacan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGarvey.#CL#
Karacan has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGarvey is leaning against Karacan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Karacan as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Karacan breaks from the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karacan, as that shot connected. #ROC#McGarvey is rocked!
Karacan drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of McGarvey's head, knocking him out cold! Karacan is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Enver Karacan!
After winning the bout, Enver Karacan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Stephen McGarvey stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's not fair on me, i have a learning disability an all that, you know..'.

Event: UCF 37: Honda Jr v Valdenius
Date: Jun 08, 2024

#R1#
McCarthy throws a lazy right hand but Redcola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCarthy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCarthy misses with a body shot.
Redcola now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McCarthy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McCarthy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McCarthy misses the shot to the body.
Redcola is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McCarthy with a body shot.
Redcola scores with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCarthy.
McCarthy is looking to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCarthy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Redcola misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCarthy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCarthy.
Redcola now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jab by Redcola.#CUT2#It looks like Cormac McCarthy has been cut.
McCarthy misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from McCarthy is predictable there
and Redcola counters with a left to the body.
McCarthy throws a poor cross that misses
and Redcola counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Redcola lands a nice shot to the body.
Redcola throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. McCarthy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Redcola is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McCarthy rather than just go for the knockout.
Redcola takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Redcola misses the shot to the body.
McCarthy misses with an uppercut
and Redcola counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McCarthy thinking.
Redcola keeps the fight on the outside.
Redcola is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McCarthy with a body shot.
McCarthy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A countering left hand to the body from Redcola misses.
Redcola ducks right into an uppercut from McCarthy. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - McCarthy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCarthy wants to clinch up but Redcola keeps it at a distance.
Redcola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCarthy throws a series of strikes that have Redcola backpedaling.
Redcola scores with a jab. McCarthy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Redcola walks into a left hand.
Redcola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCarthy.
McCarthy swings for the body but Redcola moves out of range.
McCarthy lands with an overhand left.
McCarthy tries to clinch but Redcola moves away
and Redcola makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McCarthy misses with a leg kick
and Redcola counters with a nice uppercut.
McCarthy tries to clinch up.
McCarthy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T3#
McCarthy walks into a straight right hand from Redcola.
Sloppy strikes from Redcola. Those never looked like landing.
McCarthy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McCarthy - that will leave a mark!
Redcola lands an overhand right.
McCarthy tries to land a front kick but Redcola steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little jabbing left from Redcola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McCarthy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McCarthy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Redcola circles away quickly and effectively.
McCarthy throws a leg kick
and Redcola counters with a nice uppercut.
McCarthy throws a body shot but no joy.
Redcola takes a swing at McCarthy's ribcage but misses.
McCarthy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Redcola counters with a left to the body.
McCarthy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Redcola.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
McCarthy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Redcola, pushing him back against the cage.
McCarthy tries to pull guard but Redcola holds him up against the cage and eventually McCarthy drops back down to his feet. #T4##BC2#
Redcola breaks from the clinch.
Redcola throws a series of strikes that have McCarthy backpedaling.
McCarthy tries to close the distance and clinch but Redcola swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Redcola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCarthy.
As McCarthy backs off Redcola throws a huge counter combo but McCarthy manages to avoid it all.
Redcola scores with a jab.
McCarthy throws out a leg kick but Redcola moves out of range and McCarthy only half commits.
McCarthy defending well as Redcola loads up on a big left hand.
McCarthy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A jab from Redcola misses.
Redcola swats away the attempt to clinch by McCarthy.
McCarthy looks to throw a body kick
letting Redcola counter with a right hand.
Redcola swats away the attempt to clinch by McCarthy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Redcola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cormac McCarthy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Redcola misses with a double jab.
McCarthy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Redcola defending well as McCarthy loads up on a big left hand.
McCarthy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McCarthy throws a leg kick
and Redcola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Redcola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCarthy. #CL#
McCarthy moves into the clinch.
McCarthy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Redcola walks away with a smile on his face. McCarthy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McCarthy defending well as Redcola loads up on a big left hand.
McCarthy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redcola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy misses with a wild body shot.
Redcola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McCarthy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Redcola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
McCarthy fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redcola. McCarthy does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCarthy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Redcola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCarthy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Redcola scores with a jab to the jaw.
McCarthy misses with a low kick.
Barry Redcola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCarthy misses with an uppercut
and Redcola counters with a stiff right hand.
Redcola misses with a hook.
Redcola keeps the fight on the outside.
Redcola throws out a counter right but McCarthy avoids it with no problem.
McCarthy tries to clinch up but Redcola circles away and keeps his distance.
McCarthy throws a combination that misses
and Redcola counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - McCarthy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Redcola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCarthy misses with a body punch
letting Redcola counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Redcola.
We've been informed that Redcola has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Redcola throws a body punch but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Redcola counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCarthy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Redcola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Redcola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Redcola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCarthy.
Redcola lands with a right hand.
Redcola keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
McCarthy closes the distance and clinches.
Redcola struggles to land a body shot inside as McCarthy controls his hands. #T3#
McCarthy is trying to pull guard but Redcola has him pressed against the cage.
Redcola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Redcola can't find room to land a body shot as McCarthy controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Redcola. #BC2#
Redcola manages to break the clinch.
McCarthy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCarthy looks to throw a body kick
and Redcola counters with a left and a right that stings McCarthy.
McCarthy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Redcola misses the shot to the body.
Redcola throws a jab but it's blocked by McCarthy.
Redcola throws out a loose jab but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCarthy looks to score with a jab to the body but Redcola is just out of range.
Redcola moves out of range as McCarthy strikes.
McCarthy closes the distance but Redcola moves to the side
and Redcola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4##CL#
McCarthy moves into the clinch successfully.
Redcola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCarthy backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Redcola breaks the clinch.
Redcola misses with a few strikes there.
McCarthy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Redcola is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McCarthy with a body shot.
McCarthy misses with a combination
and Redcola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
McCarthy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McCarthy tries to pull guard but Redcola holds him up against the cage and eventually McCarthy drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cormac McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redcola struggles to land a body shot inside as McCarthy controls his hands. #TD#
McCarthy jumps guard.
Redcola wants to stand but McCarthy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Redcola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cormac McCarthy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
McCarthy tries to clinch but Redcola is having none of it.
McCarthy ducks under a wild hook from Redcola.
Redcola checks a leg kick nicely.
McCarthy avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCarthy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Redcola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCarthy misses with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. McCarthy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Redcola just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcola takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Redcola doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Redcola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Redcola throws a hook to the side of McCarthy's head but McCarthy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCarthy scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
McCarthy instigates a clinch.
McCarthy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
McCarthy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Redcola smiles and moves away.
Redcola takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McCarthy tries to close the distance and clinch but Redcola swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Redcola drops his hands momentarily and McCarthy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McCarthy throws a lazy body kick
and Redcola counters with a right hand to the body.
A head kick by McCarthy misses
and Redcola counters with a series of strikes. McCarthy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Redcola thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick from McCarthy misses
letting Redcola counter with a right hand.
McCarthy tries to clinch but Redcola moves out of range.
A nice side step and Redcola releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McCarthy doesn't manage to clinch there - Redcola circles away.
A nice side step and Redcola releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McCarthy with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Redcola throws a lazy right hand but McCarthy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCarthy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Redcola manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
McCarthy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCarthy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Redcola smiles and moves away.
Redcola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Redcola misses the shot to the body.
McCarthy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McCarthy tries to move into range but Redcola moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
McCarthy has closed the distance and engaged Redcola in a clinch. #BC2#
Redcola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCarthy thows a leg kick but Redcola checks it
and Redcola counters with a straight right hand.
McCarthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redcola moves away.
McCarthy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Redcola on the side of the head.#CL#
McCarthy clinches up with Redcola and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Redcola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
McCarthy misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Redcola misses.
McCarthy misses with a left hand
and Redcola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCarthy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Redcola counters with a right hand to the body.
McCarthy tries to clinch but Redcola moves away
and Redcola counters with a right hand to the body.
McCarthy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Redcola scores with a jab to the head.
McCarthy tries to clinch up
enabling Redcola to counter with a crisp jab.
Redcola throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McCarthy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Redcola throws out a counter right but McCarthy avoids it with no problem.
Redcola throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Redcola circles away from the clinch attempt
and Redcola counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCarthy scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCarthy. Redcola does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCarthy tries to clinch but Redcola moves out of range.
It seemed like Redcola was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McCarthy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redcola manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Redcola! But no joy.
A low kick from McCarthy misses
and Redcola counters with a nice uppercut.
Redcola digs a good body shot into McCarthy's ribs.
McCarthy swings for the body but Redcola moves out of range.
McCarthy throws out a loose jab but Redcola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cormac McCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barry Redcola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Redcola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCarthy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Redcola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Redcola winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Redcola!

Event: CCC 32 : Kallio vs Helpmann
Date: May 26, 2024

#R1#
Dyer throws a body punch but Rojas moves out of range.
Dyer throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Dyer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dyer misses with a punch to the body.
Dyer misses with a body punch.
Rojas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rojas tries a body shot but Dyer blocks it.
Rojas lands a nice shot to the body.
Rojas tries a body shot but Dyer blocks it.
Nice body punch from Dyer - that landed with a thud.
I was talking to Rojas's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rojas can't find room to land a body shot as Dyer controls the action.
Rojas misses with some punches.
Dyer leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Dyer.
Dyer is working Rojas over against the cage.
Rojas lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rojas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rojas misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Dyer fails to land.
Rojas misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Dyer lands with a left to the head.
Rojas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rojas swings wildly with an uppercut but Dyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rojas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dyer.
Still in the clinch, Rojas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rojas can't find room to land a body shot as Dyer controls the action.
Dyer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rojas.
Dyer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rojas has a couple of punches blocked by Dyer.
Rojas struggles to land a body shot inside as Dyer controls his hands.
Rojas lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dyer.
Nice body punch from Dyer - that landed with a thud.
Rojas misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rojas fails to land.
Rojas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dyer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dyer blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Rojas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dyer backwards.
Dyer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rojas throws a head punch that misses.
Dyer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
Rojas can't find room to land a body shot as Dyer controls the action.
Dyer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
Dyer tries to stall but Rojas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rojas lands with a left to the head.
Dyer blocking some punches.
Dyer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rojas.
Dyer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rojas misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Dyer.
Rojas letting Dyer take a breather here.
Rojas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rojas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rojas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dyer has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rojas seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dyer can turn it around.
Rojas goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Rojas has a couple of punches blocked by Dyer.
Dyer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rojas working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Rojas.
Dyer misses with a punch on the inside.
Rojas tries a body shot but Dyer blocks it.
Dyer misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Dyer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dyer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rojas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dyers head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dyer.
Rojas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dyer blocking some punches.
Rojas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rojas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dyer has a couple of punches blocked by Rojas.
Rojas working aggressively here.
Rojas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rojas has a couple of punches blocked by Dyer.
Rojas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dyer prevents a body shot from Rojas. #T4#
Dyer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dyer throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dyer.
Dyer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dyer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
Rojas working aggressively here.
Rojas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dyer blocks an uppercut.
Dyer blocks a body shot from Rojas.
Dyer misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rojas fails to land.
Dyer lands a nice uppercut.
Dyer scores with a shot to the side of Rojas's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dyer.
Rojas tries to work over Dyer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dyer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dyer scores with a shot to the side of Rojas's head.
Rojas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rojas misses with a punch on the inside.
Rojas can't find room to land a body shot as Dyer controls the action.
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 Ivan Rojas will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dyer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dyer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rojas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dyer.
Dyer cracks Rojas with an open hand slap.
Dyer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dyer counters with a left and a right that stings Rojas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dyer misses with a double jab.
Rojas digs a good hook to Dyer's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rojas moves away from the strike by Dyer. #T1#
Rojas dodges the punch combination from Dyer.
Dyer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rojas counters with a series of strikes. Dyer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dyer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ivan Rojas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Dyer misses.
Dyer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rojas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dyer circles away quickly and effectively.
Rojas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#It looks like Stephen Dyer has been cut.
Rojas misses with a wild body shot.
Rojas loads up on a big right hand but Dyer slips the punch.#T2#
Rojas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dyer swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Dyer has Rojas up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dyer.
Dyer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dyer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dyer blocks an uppercut.
Dyer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
Rojas struggles to land a body shot inside as Dyer controls his hands.
Dyer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Dyer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dyer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dyer throws a big shot that misses.
Rojas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stephen Dyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dyer misses with a double jab
and Rojas counters with a straight right hand.
Rojas doesn't manage to clinch there - Dyer circles away. #T3#
No joy there for Dyer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rojas tries to clinch but Dyer is having none of it.
Rojas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rojas works the jab nicely.
Dyer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rojas. #CL#
Dyer gets tackled into the cage by Rojas. Rojas maintains the clinch.
Dyer blocks a body shot from Rojas.
Rojas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dyer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rojas throws a punch but it's blocked by Dyer.
Rojas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Dyer breaks the clinch.
Dyer misses with a few strikes there.
Rojas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dyer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rojas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Dyer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dyer misses with the combination.
Rojas misses with a body shot.
Rojas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dyer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rojas misses with a shot to the body
and Dyer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dyer fails to land with a series of punches.
Dyer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dyer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rojass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Rojas moves into the clinch successfully.
Dyer misses with a body punch.
Rojas has a couple of punches blocked by Dyer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Dyer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stephen Dyer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Rojas clobbers Dyer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Rojas looks to score with a jab to the body but Dyer is just out of range.
Rojas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dyer. #CL#
Rojas clinches up against the cage.
Dyer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dyer blocking some punches.
Dyer tries to circle away but Rojas has him pinned against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rojas.
Rojas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas misses with a punch to the body.
Rojas can't find room to land a body shot as Dyer controls the action.
Dyer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dyer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rojas misses with a punch to the body.
Dyer taking a breather.
A short right from Dyer on the inside. #T1#
Rojas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dyers head.
Rojas struggles to land a body shot inside as Dyer controls his hands.
Rojas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dyer backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dyer. #BC2#
Dyer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dyer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rojas.
Rojas misses with a lunging right hand
and Dyer counters with a series of strikes. Rojas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rojas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rojas misses with a looping left.
Dyer catches Rojas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dyer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Dyer swings widly with a right hand
and Rojas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rojas doesn't manage to clinch there - Dyer circles away. #T2#
Dyer misses with an uppercut.
Dyer lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dyer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rojas counters with a left to the body.
Rojas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rojas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dyer paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Rojas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dyer gets through Rojas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dyer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rojas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rojas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rojas misses with a body punch.
Rojas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rojas cracks Dyer with a nice body shot.
Rojas blocks a body shot from Dyer. #T3#
Dyer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Rojas as the two fighters clinch.
Dyer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rojas tries to work over Dyer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rojas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rojas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Rojas.
Rojas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dyer.
Rojas misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Rojas.
Rojas throws a punch but it's blocked by Dyer.
Rojas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dyer prevents a body shot from Rojas.
Rojas lands with a light punch inside.
Rojas throws a punch but it's blocked by Dyer.
Rojas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rojas lands a body punch.
Dyer blocks a body shot from Rojas.
Rojas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dyer's elbow.
Rojas swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Rojas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dyer backwards.
Dyer throws a head punch that misses.
Rojas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dyer looking to stall.
Dyer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rojas lands with a right to the head.
Rojas misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Rojas.
A short right from Rojas.
Rojas has a couple of punches blocked by Dyer.
Rojas tries a body shot but Dyer blocks it.
Rojas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dyer struggles to land a body shot inside as Rojas controls his hands.
Dyer pushes Rojas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dyer swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Rojas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rojas 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: UCF 32: Abrazos v Hanma
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Wog misses with a straight left.
Tumminen throws a series of punches but Wog moves out of range.
Wog tries to counter with a takedown but Tumminen is quick to defend against it.
Tumminen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wog dodges the punch combination from Tumminen. #TD#
Wog scores with a takedown into Tumminen's guard.
Wog wants to control from the top but Tumminen keeps moving.
Tumminen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tumminen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wog wants to pass the guard but Tumminen is keeping the position.
Wog is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Wog pushes down on Tumminen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wog is taking a breather. Tumminen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tumminen tries to kick Wog off but Wog keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tumminen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wog.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Wog is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tumminen defends it well.
Wog stalling.
Tumminen trying to control here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Wog is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tumminen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wog.
Wog thows a huge punch but Tumminen dodges it nicely.
Tumminen wants to improve his position but Wog is controlling well.
Tumminen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wog trying to control the action but Tumminen is working from the bottom. #T3#
Tumminen is looking to control Wog's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tumminen avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Tumminen is defending against the submission attempts here by Wog.
Wog trying to mount his opponent but Tumminen defends it. #SUB#
Wog is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Tumminen is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Porridge Wog!

Event: UCF 28: Berishvili v Skwat
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Redcola throws the left hand but Myson avoids the punch easily.
Myson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Redcola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Myson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Redcola has time to react.
A shot to the liver by Redcola. Beautiful body shot.
Myson slips under a jab from Redcola.
Redcola rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Myson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Myson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Redcola misses with a jab to the body
and Myson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Barry Redcola has been cut.
Myson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redcola was well out of range. Poor timing from Myson.
Redcola throws a body shot but no joy.
Redcola misses the shot to the body.
Myson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Myson throws the left hand but Redcola avoids the punch easily.
Redcola is looking to wear down Myson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Redcola misses with an uppercut.
Myson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Redcola.#T1#
Redcola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Myson.
Redcola misses with the combination.
Myson fails to land with a series of punches.
Myson throws a big shot that misses.
Redcola swings widly with a right hand
and Myson counters with a stiff right hand.
Redcola throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Myson to counter with a crisp jab.
Myson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Myson drops his hands momentarily and Redcola takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Redcola throws a hook but Myson avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Myson! But no joy.
Myson throws a lazy right hand but Redcola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Redcola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Myson.
Myson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
A combination from Myson does no damage.
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!
Redcola blocks the body kick.
A jab lands there for Redcola.
Redcola ducks under a wild hook from Myson.
Redcola misses with a few strikes there.
Redcola misses with an uppercut. Myson saw that one coming.
Myson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A jab from Myson misses.
Redcola scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Redcola lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Redcola clinches up with Myson and pushes him back against the cage.
Myson wants to get back to striking at distance but Redcola won't allow it.
Myson blocks an uppercut.
Redcola misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Redcola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Myson's elbow.
Redcola looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A short right from Redcola on the inside.
Redcola is working Myson over against the cage.
Redcola tries to work over Myson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Myson is looking to break free of the clinch but Redcola has double underhooks.
Redcola pressing his opponent against the cage.
Redcola can't find room to land a body shot as Myson controls the action. #BC2#
Myson breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Redcola forces Myson back against the cage and clinches.
Redcola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Myson tries to break the clinch but Redcola is controlling the position.
Myson is trying to force a seperation but Redcola has the dominant position.#BC2#
Myson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Myson swats away the attempt to clinch by Redcola.
Redcola wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Redcola throws a sloppy body shot
and Myson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Redcola scores with a jab. Myson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Myson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Myson ducks under a wild hook from Redcola.
Redcola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Myson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Myson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redcola was well out of range. Poor timing from Myson.#CL#
Redcola instigates a clinch.
Redcola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Myson's elbow. #BC#
Redcola breaks from the clinch.
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 Barry Redcola will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Barry Redcola's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Redcola throws a right and a left that Myson avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by Redcola.
Myson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Redcola throws a jab but it's blocked by Myson.
Redcola with a jab.
Redcola has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Myson misses with a looping left.
Barry Redcola is winning the standup battle so far.
Redcola throws a series of punches but Myson moves out of range.
Redcola takes a swing at Myson's ribcage but misses.
Redcola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Myson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcola is looking to clinch but Myson is avoiding it.
Myson lands with a cross. #CL#
Redcola gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Redcola effectively controlling the action here.
Redcola keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Myson's efforts to push away.#T1#
Redcola struggles to land a body shot inside as Myson controls his hands.
Redcola lands a body shot in the clinch.
Redcola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Myson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Redcola. #BC#
Redcola breaks the clinch.
Redcola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Myson! But no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Redcola 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Redcola connects with a single shot there.
Redcola fails in his attempt to clinch.
Redcola swings for the body but Myson moves out of range. #T2#
Redcola paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Redcola throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Myson counters with a left and a right that hurts Redcola! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Myson jumps into full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Myson fails to advance to Redcola's back.
Redcola really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Myson controlling the pace for now.
Redcola is controlling an arm, preventing Myson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Redcola is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Myson prevents Redcola from getting the reversal.#T3##SUB2#
Myson wants to finish this one by submission but Redcola is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Myson.
Myson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Redcola is looking to escape.
Redcola is trying to escape the mount.
Redcola really wants to buck Myson off and get back to his feet.
Redcola tries to hold on but Myson pushes him away. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Myson content just to control the position here.
Redcola really wants to buck Myson off and get back to his feet.
Redcola tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Redcola is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Redcola on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Redcola tries to get out of the position.
Redcola wants to control but Myson is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tike Myson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Barry Redcola's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Redcola takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Myson throws a shot to the body.
Myson misses with a right hand #CL#
and Redcola moves into the clinch.
Myson tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Myson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Myson misses with a lunging right hand
and Redcola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Myson.
Myson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Redcola in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcola misses with a body shot.
As Redcola backs off Myson throws a huge counter combo but Redcola manages to avoid it all.
Myson walks into a left hand.
Myson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Redcola was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redcola. Myson does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Myson lands a nice looking body shot.
Myson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Myson avoids the body shot from Redcola.
Myson looks to land a combination but Redcola avoids it well.
Redcola is looking to counter punch.
Myson misses with a double jab.
Redcola is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Myson.
Redcola bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Myson's head backwards.
Redcola scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Redcola gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Redcola tries a body shot but Myson blocks it.
Myson has a couple of punches blocked by Redcola.
Redcola pushes Myson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Myson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Redcola swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Redcola can't find room to land a body shot as Myson controls the action.
Myson is trying to break the clinch but Redcola has him pressed against the cage.
Redcola prevents Myson from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Myson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Redcola walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redcola lands a body shot.
Redcola connects with the punch.#CUT#It looks like Tike Myson has been cut.#CL#
Redcola rushes Myson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redcola.
Redcola stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Myson blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Redcola misses with a punch to the body.
Redcola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Myson wants to get back to striking at distance but Redcola won't allow it.
Redcola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redcola can't find room to land a body shot as Myson controls the action.
Redcola looking to stall.
Barry Redcola has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Redcola tries to work over Myson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Myson.
Redcola goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Redcola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Myson just misses with a punch to the body.
Myson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Redcola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Redcola scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T4#
Redcola fails with an attempt to clinch.
Myson throws an overhand right that lands on Redcola's shoulder, as Redcola tries to avoid the shot.
Myson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redcola.
Redcola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Myson.
Myson keeps the fight on the outside.
Myson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redcola was well out of range. Poor timing from Myson.
Redcola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Myson was well out of range. Poor timing from Redcola.
Myson throws out a counter right but Redcola avoids it with no problem.
The fight stays on the outside here - Redcola looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Myson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Myson throws a leg kick
letting Redcola counter with a right hand.
Myson dodges the punch combination from Redcola.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Redcola showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Redcola 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Redcola!

Event: UCF 22: Hanma v Chai Jr
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Bondzie throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bondzie misses with a leg kick.
Bondzie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A jab from Wog does it's job there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bondzie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wog drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bondzie sprawls and moves away.
Bondzie throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bondzie tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Wog counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bondzie being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Wog drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bondzie dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Wog looking for a triangle here. Bondzie is fighting it but it looks tight! Wog pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Bondzie is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Porridge Wog!

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