Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Pride FC 4
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Batra connects with a good right hand that stumbles Halo. Halo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Batra cracks a nice hook into Halo's ribs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Halo. #TD2#
Halo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Batra!
Halo remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Batra manages to work his way to half guard, despite Halo's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Batra looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Halo working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Batra looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Batra looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Batra keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Halo is keen to just control but Batra is a slippery customer.
Halo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Batra with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Halo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Batra does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Batra looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Batra is staying active underneath Halo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Batra's coaches at Gentlemans Offence and Defense System have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Halo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Batra looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Halo pushes past his half guard into mount! #T2#
Halo with a couple of short strikes.
Batra slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Batra actively working from the bottom here.
Halo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Halo 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. #SUB#
Batra looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Batra actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB#
Batra is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Halo pulls his head out easily.
Halo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Halo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Halo moves nicely into side control.
Halo looks up at the clock and then as Batra takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Halo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Batra wants to control but Halo postures up.
Halo cracks Batra with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Halo grinds an elbow into Batra's temple. #T4##SUB2#
Halo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Batra is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Halo cracks Batra with a big elbow.
Batra taking a bit of punishment here - Halo scoring with strikes.
Batra is trying to get back to half guard.
Batra is working hard here to advance position.
Halo scoring with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Halo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Halo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Halo is looking to take a break and control but Batra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kassius Halo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Batra. No joy for Halo on that attempt.
Halo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Batra dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Halo. That did some damage!#TD2#
Halo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Halo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Halo cracks Batra with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Halo landing a few strikes.
Batra is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Halo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Halo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Batra defending well though. #SUB#
Batra is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Halo pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batra tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control.
Halo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Batra keeps working. #T1##SUB#
Batra looking for submissions off his back.
Halo is nestled in close to Batra, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Halo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Halo working over Batra with some ground and pound. Batra looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Halo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Halo 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. #T2#
Batra wants to control but Halo is keeping busy.
Halo slips a nice elbow through Batra's hands, connecting with Batra's forehead.
Halo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Batra wants to get back to full guard.
Halo is looking to advance position but Batra won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Halo.
Halo stalling. #SUB#
Batra looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Halo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Halo there.
Batra tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Halo has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Batra is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Halo trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Batra in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Halo lands a heavy elbow.
Halo raining down shots from the mount!
Batra is in all sorts of trouble here.
Halo with a couple of short strikes.#ROC2#
Batra is rocked!
Halo prevents Batra from getting the reversal.
Oh Batra is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Halo working for a submission but Batra is keeping him at bay.
Batra tries to hold on but Halo pushes him away.
Batra seems to have got his legs back now.
Halo postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Batra bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Halo and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kassius Halo!
Kassius Halo made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'There isn't a fighter alive that I cannot make submit or go to sleep on the mat. There's no guessing, i will take you down.'.

Event: AFC #41
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Halo shoots in for a takedown but Thiago shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thiago connects with a looping right hand.
Halo throws a chopping leg kick but Thiago manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#TD2#
Halo gets the takedown into side control.
Thiago is working to avoid the ground and pound but Halo connects with a decent elbow.
Thiago is not content to let Halo control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo throws a strike aimed at the side of Thiago's head but Thiago avoids it well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Halo working his ground and pound in the gym.
Thiago is looking to regain half guard here but Halo keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Halo throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Halo throws an elbow but Thiago slips to the side and avoids it well.
Thiago can't do much from the bottom here.
Halo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halo throws an elbow but Thiago slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB2#
Halo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thiago tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Halo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Halo looking to finish with strikes here! #T2#
Thiago holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Halo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Halo raining down hammerfists from mount.
Halo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Thiago manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Halo looks to land a strike but Thiago avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Halo looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Halo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thiago avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thiago is trying to hold Halo in close to prevent damage but Halo has managed to pass into half guard.
Halo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Halo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thiago has managed to free his arm - good work.
Halo tries to pass to full mount but Thiago defends it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thiago keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Halo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Halo is trying to control. Thiago wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Halo is just content to waste time from the top position. Thiago takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Halo controlling from the top position.
Halo working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Halo throws an elbow that misses. Thiago uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Halo's guard. Nice move by Thiago!#REVR##SUB2#
Halo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thiago doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thiago manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kassius Halo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Halo.
Thiago displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Halo.
Thiago lands a jab to the head.
Halo misses with a takedown attempt
and Thiago counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thiago Thiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kassius Halo.
Halo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Thiago wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Halo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and Thiago counters with a head kick that drops Halo to the mat! Halo scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#
Halo is rocked!#TD2#
Halo gets a double leg takedown into Thiago's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thiago is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Halo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Halo wants to control from the top but Thiago keeps moving.
Halo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Halo throws a big right hand that misses.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Thiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo looking to sit in guard and control but Thiago gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Halo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thiago passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on Halo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kassius Halo has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Thiago wants to control but Halo is keeping him busy.
Halo is trying to get back to half guard.
Thiago taking a breather here.
Halo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thiago wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Halo keeps trying to improve his position.
Halo struggling a bit here.
Halo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Halo trying to control the pace.
Halo throws a strike but Thiago avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Thiago controls Halo momentarily but Halo frees himself. #T4#
Thiago is controlling Halo's posture.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Thiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Thiago working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Halo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thiago seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Halo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Thiago dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Thiago works Halo's body with a nice hook.
Halo scores with a jab to the body.
Thiago takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thiago looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thiago stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thiago wants it to stay on the feet.
Halo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thiago is fending him off so far but Halo persists. Nope, Thiago circles away and we're back to standing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thiago, right into the meat.
Thiago throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Halo misses with a lunging right hand
and Thiago counters with a thumping low kick.
Thiago Thiago is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiago is looking to chop away at Halo's legs.
Halo swings widly with a right hand
and Thiago counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #TD2#
Halo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thiago did well to prevent Halo getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halo thows a huge punch but Thiago dodges it nicely. #T1#
Halo is pressing down on Thiago's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thiago is holding on for now.
Halo is looking to take a break and control but Thiago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halo controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Halo seems to be looking for submissions.
Thiago is controlling Halo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Thiago wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thiago on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Halo seems to be working for a kimura but Thiago defends the submission attempt.
Halo is looking to stall here but Thiago recovers full guard.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Thiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Halo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Halo looking to sit in guard and control but Thiago gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Halo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Halo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Halo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Halo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thiago's guard. #REVB#
Halo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Halo trying to control but Thiago is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Halo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Halo passes Thiago's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Halo throwing shots but Thiago is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halo uses his free foot to push down on Thiago's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Thiago. #SUB2#
Halo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Thiago is now in Halo's guard. A big mistake from Halo there, giving up the dominant position!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kassius Halo.
I think Halo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kassius Halo!
Post fight, Kassius Halo stared into the camera and said 'There isn't a fighter alive that I cannot make submit or go to sleep on the mat. There's no guessing, i will take you down.'.

Event: Ajax Worldwide #5
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Halo needs to keep his hands up - Proudhon had a free shot at his head there.
Halo has his takedown stuffed
letting Proudhon counter with a right hand. #TD#
Proudhon tries to sprawl but Halo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Halo trying to pass the guard but Proudhon defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halo lands strikes from half guard.
We've been hearing that Halo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Halo trying to control the pace.
Halo trying to mount his opponent but Proudhon defends it.
Halo is nestled in close to Proudhon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Halo is trying to control the action in half guard but Proudhon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1##SUB#
Halo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Proudhon sees it coming and defends easily.
Halo is taking a breather. Proudhon 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.
Proudhon gets back to full guard.
Halo 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.
Halo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Halo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Halo looking to pass the guard.
Halo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Halo chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Halo advances position into side control!
A lull in the action here.#ES2#
Proudhon explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Halo avoids the body shot from Proudhon.
Proudhon misses with a two punch combination.
Proudhon stuffs the takedown.
Proudhon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kassius Halo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Proudhon digs a good hook to Halo's body. #T3#
Proudhon slaps away a takedown attempt from Halo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Halo throws a body punch but Proudhon moves out of range.
Proudhon scores with a three punch combo!
Halo looks to score with a jab to the body but Proudhon is just out of range.
Proudhon slaps away a takedown attempt from Halo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Proudhon is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Proudhon scores with a jab to the body.
Pierre Joseph Proudhon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Proudhon finds it's way through Halo's defenses. #TD#
Halo drives through with a takedown into Proudhon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Halo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Halo wants to control from the top but Proudhon keeps moving. #T4#
Halo throws a big right hand that misses.
Halo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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!
Halo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Proudhon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Halo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Halo postures up.
Halo working some strikes from top position.
Halo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Joseph Proudhon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Proudhon lands a right hook to the body.
Good exchange - Proudhon coming out on top.
Kassius Halo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halo looks for a takedown but Proudhon sprawls well.
Pierre Joseph Proudhon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Halo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Halo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little jabbing left from Proudhon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Proudhon misses the target.
Halo tries to counter with a takedown but Proudhon is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Halo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Proudhon is looking to escape.
Nice strikes from Halo there.
Halo slips a nice elbow through Proudhon's hands, connecting with Proudhon's forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Proudhon is looking for a sweep. Halo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Halo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Proudhon wants to control but Halo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Halo with the ground and pound but Proudhon uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Proudhon keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Proudhon is trying to keep Halo in close.
Halo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Halo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Halo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Halo trying to control but Proudhon is working from the bottom.
Proudhon looking to control.
Halo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Proudhon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Halo sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Proudhon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Halo back to the cage. Proudhon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T3#
Halo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Proudhon but Proudhon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kassius Halo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Proudhon leaves Halo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Halo misses with a right hand
and Proudhon counters with a nice uppercut.
Proudhon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halo moves away.
Proudhon misses with a wild body shot.
Halo tries to counter with a takedown but Proudhon is quick to defend against it.
Halo misses with a shot to the body
and Proudhon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Halo shoots for a double leg takedown but Proudhon sprawls well. He's pushed Halo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Proudhon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Proudhon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Proudhon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halo moves away.
Halo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Proudhon but Proudhon pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4##TD#
Halo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halo 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.
Halo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Halo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Halo looking to land elbow strikes but Proudhon uses the position to regain half guard.
Halo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Halo prevents Proudhon from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Joseph Proudhon 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.
#R3#
Halo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Proudhon. #TD#
Halo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Proudhon throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Proudhon looks to throw the jab but Halo is out of range.
Proudhon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Proudhon there as he acknowledges the shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Halo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Proudhon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Proudhon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Halo misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Proudhon to counter with a crisp jab.
Halo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Proudhon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Proudhon. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Proudhon stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kassius Halo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Halo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Proudhon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Halo swings for the body but Proudhon moves out of range.
Halo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice takedown defense from Proudhon. No joy for Halo on that attempt.
Halo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Proudhon throws a series of punches but Halo avoids them all with ease.
Halo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Proudhon is fending him off so far but Halo persists. Nope, Proudhon circles away and we're back to standing.
Halo throws a lazy uppercut
and Proudhon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Halo has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Proudhon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Halo misses.
Proudhon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Halo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Proudhon is trying to keep Halo in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Halo cracks Proudhon with a solid left hand.
Halo throwing strikes but missing.
Halo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Halo tries to free his leg and advance position but Proudhon is retaining full guard.
Halo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Halo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Proudhon trying to keep a closed guard but Halo is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Proudhon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Proudhon trying to keep a closed guard but Halo is proving a slippery customer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Halo stays in close to Proudhon's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Halo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Halo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Halo digs a good body shot into Proudhon's ribs.#TD#
Halo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T4#
Halo thows a huge punch but Proudhon dodges it nicely.
Halo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Halo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Proudhon defending well though.
Proudhon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halo is working away from the top position though.
Proudhon taking some punishment here, with Halo in his half guard.
Halo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Halo trying to control from Proudhon's half guard. Proudhon has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Joseph Proudhon really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Halo shoots in looking for a takedown but Proudhon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Halo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice uppercut lands for Proudhon. That snapped Halo's head back.
Halo fails with the takedown
enabling Proudhon to counter with a crisp jab.
Halo misses with a double jab
and Proudhon counters with a left to the body.
Halo works Proudhon's body with a nice hook.
Proudhon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Halo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Halo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
Halo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Halo postures up and lands a big shot to Proudhon's brow.
Halo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Halo wants to pass the guard but Proudhon is keeping the position.#T1#
Halo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Halo connects with a couple of short punches.
Halo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Halo drops back looking for a leg! Proudhon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Proudhon manages to kick Halo off! Halo jumps back into Proudhon's guard.
Halo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Halo stands and throws Proudhon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Halo wants to control but Proudhon is keeping him busy.
Halo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Halo scores with punches from side control.
Halo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Proudhon down.
Proudhon defending against the ground and pound.
Halo cracks Proudhon with a big elbow.
Halo trying to control the action but Proudhon is working from the bottom. #T3#
Halo working the ground and pound.
Proudhon tries to escape but Halo is in control.
Proudhon is not content to let Halo control the position.
Halo misses with the ground and pound.
Proudhon tries to improve position but can't.
Halo lands a few punches from side control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Halo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Proudhon sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Proudhon is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Halo tries to move to mount but Proudhon blocks the move with his legs.
Halo wants to control for a moment but Proudhon uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Proudhon regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Halo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kassius Halo had his way with Pierre Joseph Proudhon in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Proudhon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Proudhon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Proudhon counters with a left to the body.
Proudhon throws out a loose jab but Halo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Proudhon has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Halo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Halo shoots in for a takedown but Proudhon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Halo misses with a wild combination.
Proudhon avoids the body shot from Halo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Halo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Proudhon looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1#
Proudhon wants to control but Halo is keeping busy.
Proudhon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Halo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Halo is looking for a kimura here.
Halo missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Halo is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Proudhon still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Proudhon has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Halo is looking to reverse the position.
Kassius Halo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Halo struggling a bit here.
Proudhon wants to control but Halo is keeping him busy.
Halo stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Halo is not content to let Proudhon control the position.
Halo is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Halo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Halo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halo is not content to let Proudhon control the position.
Pierre Joseph Proudhon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Halo is looking to get back to full guard here but Proudhon has managed to pass to side control instead.
Halo is trying to improve his position.
Halo tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Proudhon presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Proudhon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halo is desperately trying to improve his position but Proudhon has a good base and remains in mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Joseph Proudhon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Proudhon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 46:49
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Joseph Proudhon!
Pierre Joseph Proudhon is the new light heavyweight champion!
Pierre Joseph Proudhon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Kassius Halo was interviewed post fight and said 'Not a bad run for a BJJ wrestler in a boxing MT world. '.

Event: AFC #33
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Lafitte lands a jab-cross combination.
Halo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lafitte sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Halo staying out of range there.
Halo swings for the body but Lafitte moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Lafitte misses the target.#TD2#
Halo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lafitte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lafitte preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Halo looking to sit in guard and control but Lafitte gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Halo is looking for a triangle but Lafitte pushes his legs off easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Halo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lafitte stacks Halo 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 Lafitte!
Halo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lafitte remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T1#
Halo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lafitte knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Halo on the ground.#SU#
Lafitte has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Lafitte keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Halo misses with a jab to the body #KD#
and Lafitte counters with a crisp one two that drops Halo! Lafitte thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Halo to his feet! Halo is in big trouble!#ROC#
Halo is rocked!
Kassius Halo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Halo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lafitte is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Brazilian Elite Team that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T2#
Halo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lafitte manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lafitte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo wants to control from the top but Lafitte keeps moving.
Halo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lafitte not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Halo working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lafitte pulls Halo in to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lafitte is on top in guard. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lafitte trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB2#
Halo has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Lafitte should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Halo has tightened it up now! Lafitte should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kassius Halo!
Kassius Halo is the new light heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Kassius Halo gave a big smile as he said 'There isn't a fighter alive that I cannot make submit or go to sleep on the mat. There's no guessing, i will take you down.'.

Event: Showdown in the Downtown #4
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Halo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Karlsson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Halo with a poor takedown
and Karlsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut there from Halo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karlsson, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halo misses with a kick to the body.
Karlsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Halo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Karlsson's guard.
Karlsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Halo throwing strikes but missing.
Halo prevents Karlsson from getting back to his feet.
Halo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Halo postures up in Karlsson's guard and throws a big left but Karlsson blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Halo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Halo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Karlsson keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Halo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Halo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Halo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Halo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Halo throwing strikes but missing.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Halo working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T2#
Halo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karlsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Halo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Halo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#ES#
Karlsson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Halo is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Karlsson stalling in the clinch but Halo improves position.
Halo can't find room to land a body shot as Karlsson controls the action.
Halo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Halo tries to pull guard but Karlsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Halo drops back down to his feet.
Halo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Karlsson smiles and moves away.
Karl Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kassius Halo.
Karlsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Halo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karlsson prevents Halo from improving position.
Halo takes a little break here. Karlsson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3#
Halo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Karlsson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Karlsson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Halo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Halo is chipping away with strikes.
Halo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T4#
Karlsson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Karlsson regains half guard, as Halo was trying to land strikes.
Halo prevents Karlsson from standing back up.
Halo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Halo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Karlsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Halo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Halo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Halo is nestled in close to Karlsson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Halo wants to work for an arm triangle but Karlsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kassius Halo dominated that round.
That's time! Karlsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Karlsson. Those never looked like landing.
Halo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Karlsson loads up on a big right hand but Halo slips the punch.
Halo lands with a hook. Karlsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Karlsson throws a nice looking combination but Halo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karlsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Halo fails with a takedown attempt.
Karlsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Halo misses with a straight left.
Halo is looking to land body kicks.
Halo swings for the body but Karlsson moves out of range.
Karlsson throws out a loose jab but Halo uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Halo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karlsson.#TD2#
Halo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Karlsson on his heels. He'll look to pass Karlsson's guard now, I'm sure.
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!
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karlsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Halo with a nice head shot there.
Halo cracks Karlsson with a solid left hand.
Karlsson wants to stand but Halo is controlling the position.
Halo postures up in Karlsson's guard and throws a big left but Karlsson blocks it.
Halo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karlsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Halo is looking to advance position but Karlsson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Halo really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T2#
Halo gets back to half guard.
Halo is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Karlsson prevents Halo from improving his position.
Halo gets full guard.#SUB2#
Halo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Karlsson preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Halo has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Karlsson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Halo has tightened it up now! Karlsson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kassius Halo!
In his post fight interview, Kassius Halo gave a big smile as he said 'There isn't a fighter alive that I cannot make submit or go to sleep on the mat. There's no guessing, i will take you down.'.

Event: AFC #22
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
A big left from Alzate misses. #TD#
Halo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Alzate's guard.
Halo postures up and lands a big shot to Alzate's brow.
Alzate is trying to control the position but Halo postures up.
Halo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alzate keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Alzate manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Halo is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Alzate frees his head nicely. Oh but Halo has switched to an armbar! Alzate is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kassius Halo!
An intense looking Kassius Halo took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'There isn't a fighter alive that I cannot make submit or go to sleep on the mat. There's no guessing, i will take you down.'.

Event: AFC #16
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
Halo thuds a left hand into Lafitte's body.
Halo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lafitte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lafitte throws a nice outside leg kick.
Halo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lafitte.
Halo misses with a hook
and Lafitte counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Halo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lafitte wants to control but Halo postures up.#SUB#
Halo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lafitte knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Halo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lafitte taking punishment in the form of punches. #T1#
Halo grinds an elbow into Lafitte's temple. #SUB#
Halo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Halo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've been hearing that Halo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Halo throwing strikes but Lafitte manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The referee asks Lafitte politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lafitte prefers to stall for the moment though.
Halo manages to get back to half guard.
Lafitte wants to free his trapped foot but Halo is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SU2#
Lafitte stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Henri Lafitte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halo misses with an uppercut.
Lafitte was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Halo lands a nice hook to Lafitte's body. Lafitte takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lafitte is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Halo misses with a body punch
and Lafitte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Halo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Halo tries to land a leg kick but Lafitte saw it coming and moves away.
Lafitte tries a quick counter leg kick but Halo is wise to it.
Halo works Lafitte's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Lafitte has Halo up against the cage in a clinch.
Lafitte blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lafitte.
Lafitte lands a left hand.
Lafitte lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
Halo struggles to land a body shot inside as Lafitte controls his hands.
Lafitte scores with a nice hook to the head.
Halo tries to break the clinch but Lafitte is controlling the position.
Halo tries to pull guard but Lafitte forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lafitte lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Lafitte. #T3#
Lafitte prevents Halo from breaking the clinch.
Lafitte blocks a body shot from Halo.
Halo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lafitte lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lafitte.
Lafitte lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Halo or not.
Halo is breathing heavily.
Halo can't find room to land a body shot as Lafitte controls the action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lafitte pushes Halo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lafitte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lafitte working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Halo working aggressively here.
A short left from Lafitte.
Lafitte lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
Lafitte lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lafitte.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lafitte lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lafitte lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Lafitte. #T4#
Lafitte throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halos head.
Halo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lafitte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lafitte scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lafitte has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Halo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lafitte can turn it around.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lafitte.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lafitte.
Halo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lafitte just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lafitte lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lafitte lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lafitte lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
Lafitte makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Lafitte on the inside.
Halo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Lafitte.
Lafitte lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lafitte.
A short uppercut from Lafitte.
A short uppercut from Lafitte.
Lafitte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#
Halo is rocked!
Lafitte lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henri Lafitte dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Crunch! Lafitte slams his shin into Halo's torso.
Halo is looking to wear down Lafitte with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Halo walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Lafitte swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Henri Lafitte!
Henri Lafitte is the new light heavyweight champion!
Kassius Halo spoke after the fight, saying 'Not a bad run for a BJJ wrestler in a boxing MT world. '.

Event: AFC #12 : Cage Champions
Date: Sep 15, 2018

#R1#
Hanagan misses the shot to the body.
Hanagan misses with an uppercut.
Halo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hanagan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halo.
Halo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hanagan counters with a stiff right hand.
Halo slips under a jab.
Halo throws a looping overhand right but Hanagan ducks down to avoid it.
Halo just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Halo misses the target.
Hanagan slips under a jab from Halo.
Hanagan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanagan connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan misses with a looping right.
Halo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanagan.
Halo tries to counter with a takedown but Hanagan is quick to defend against it.
A slow jab from Halo misses its intended target.
Halo swings for the body but Hanagan moves out of range.
Halo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Hanagan is looking to clinch.
Halo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hanagan circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Halo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Halo working the ground and pound.
Hanagan tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Halo easily slips into full mount!
Halo avoids the attempt from Hanagan to control.
Hanagan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halo with the ground and pound from mount.
Halo working Hanagan over with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hanagan wants to hold on but Halo pushes him away.
Halo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Halo 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.#T2#
Halo raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hanagan taking shots to the head. #ROC#
Hanagan is rocked!
Hanagan takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Halo's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kassius Halo!
Kassius Halo retains his light heavyweight title!
Post fight, Kassius Halo stared into the camera and said 'There isn't a fighter alive that I cannot make submit or go to sleep on the mat. There's no guessing, i will take you down.'.
In defeat, Charley Hanagan stepped up to the mic, saying 'I SHIT MYSELF WHEN I SCREAM AT THE VOICES IN MY SLEEP NO DON'T DO IT WHERE'D YOU GO HUH HUH HUH WHERE AM I.. FUCK!!!!!!!'.

Event: AFC #9 : Main Card
Date: Aug 25, 2018

#R1#
Halo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Graves throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Halo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Graves is in Halo's guard.
Halo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Graves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Halo has his foot on Graves's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Graves works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Halo is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Graves frees his head nicely. Oh but Halo has switched to an armbar! Graves is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kassius Halo!
Kassius Halo retains his light heavyweight title!
An intense looking Kassius Halo took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'There isn't a fighter alive that I cannot make submit or go to sleep on the mat. There's no guessing, i will take you down.'.
Alex Graves spoke after the fight, saying 'This isn't over. That was luck and we will be back to breaking arms and spirits very soon!'.

Event: AFC #7
Date: Aug 11, 2018

#R1#
Tropical tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Halo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Halo tries to counter with a takedown but Tropical is quick to defend against it.
Tropical has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tropical is looking to clinch but Halo is avoiding it.
Halo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tropical.
Halo lands a glancing blow to the side of Tropical's head.
Tropical moves out of range as Halo strikes.
Tropical throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tropical throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tropical closes the distance but Halo moves to the side #TD#
and Halo counters with a single leg into guard. Tropical didn't expect that.
Halo postures up in Tropical's guard and throws a big left but Tropical blocks it.
Tropical is trying to keep Halo in close.
Halo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tropical working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Halo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Halo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Halo postures up and lands a big shot to Tropical's brow.
Tropical looking to control.
Halo won't allow Tropical to sweep him here.
We've been hearing that Halo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tropical is trying to control the position but Halo postures up.
Tropical wants to sweep but no luck.
Tropical keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
Halo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Halo works over Tropical with some ground and pound from guard.
Halo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Halo wants to control from the top but Tropical keeps moving. #T2#
Halo chips away with some ground and pound.
Tropical keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Halo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Halo scores with punches from side control.
Tropical takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Tropical on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Halo lands a few punches from side control.
Halo advances to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halo looking to finish Tropical with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tropical!#SUB#
Halo working for a guillotine from mount but Tropical is in no mood to give up. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tropical tries to lock up and control but Halo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Halo lands with some strikes.
Halo connects with a bit shot that sees Tropical covering up! More strikes from Halo and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Halo is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kassius Halo!
Kassius Halo retains his light heavyweight title!
Post fight, Kassius Halo stared into the camera and said 'There isn't a fighter alive that I cannot make submit or go to sleep on the mat. There's no guessing, i will take you down.'.

Event: AFC #4 First Champion
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
Karlsson throws out a loose jab but Halo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karlsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Halo misses with a right hand
and Karlsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karlsson cracks Halo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Karlsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Halo with a poor takedown
and Halo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Halo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A leg kick checked by Karlsson.
Karlsson ducks right into an uppercut from Halo.
Halo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Halo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Karlsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Karlsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That kick from Karlsson tenderised Halo's leg. Halo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Halo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fighters circling - Karlsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Halo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halo pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Halo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karlsson scores with a jab to the head.
Halo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Karlsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Halo looks to move away, Karlsson throws a big counter combo but Halo just gets out of the way.
Karl Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kassius Halo.
Karlsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halo.
Karlsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Karlsson misses the jab.
Karlsson throws a right and a left that Halo avoids nicely.
Karlsson throws a nice looking combination but Halo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Halo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've been told by Karlsson's head coaches at Cheese Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Halo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Halo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Karlsson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Halo is in Karlsson's guard.
Halo stops Karlsson from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karlsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Halo looking to sit in guard and control but Karlsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Karlsson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Halo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Halo actively working from the bottom here.
Halo is looking for a sweep. Karlsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Halo trying to hold on to Karlsson's head to control him but Karlsson postures up.
Karlsson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Halo controls his leg. #SUB2#
Halo with the active half guard here but Karlsson passes nicely into side control.#T3#
Halo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Halo struggling a bit here.
Halo is looking to reverse the position.#SU#
Karlsson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Halo to his feet.
Karlsson misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Halo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Karlsson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Halo is on him like a limpet, forcing Karlsson back against the cage.#T4#
Karlsson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Karlsson blocks a body shot from Halo.
Karlsson lands an elbow that stopped Halo in his tracks for a moment.
Halo tries to pull guard but Karlsson won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karlsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karlsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karlsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
Halo tries to throw a body punch but Karlsson avoids it by throwing Halo back against the cage.
Karlsson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Halo.
Halo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Karlsson smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Karlsson 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#
Karlsson throws a nice looking combination but Halo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karl Karlsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Halo avoids the head kick by Karlsson.
Halo misses with a straight right.
Karlsson throws a right and a left that Halo avoids nicely.
Halo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Karlsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Halo somewhat.
Halo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halo throws a body shot but no joy.
Karlsson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Halo misses with a takedown attempt - Karlsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Karlsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halo can do to turn this around?
Jab, jab by Karlsson - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo falls off balance throwing a combination #KD#
and Karlsson counters with a crisp one two that drops Halo! Karlsson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Halo to his feet! Halo is in big trouble!
An inside leg kick from Karlsson misses.
Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Halo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Karlsson defends it nicely.
Karl Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kassius Halo.#T1##TD2#
Halo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Karlsson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Halo is in Karlsson's guard.
Halo throws a big right hand that misses.
Halo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Halo wants to control from the top but Karlsson keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Halo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Halo trying to control but Karlsson is working from the bottom.
Karlsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Halo throws a big right hand that misses. #T2##ES#
Karlsson kicks Halo off and gets to his feet.
Karlsson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Karl Karlsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karlsson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halo throws a leg kick
and Karlsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Halo is rocked!
Halo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Karlsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Halo somewhat.
Karlsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Halo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Karlsson did well to prevent Halo getting side control.
Karlsson taking some punishment here, with Halo in his half guard.
Halo trying to pass the guard but Karlsson defending well.
Halo looks to land a strike but Karlsson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T3#
Halo postures up and lands a big shot to Karlsson's brow.
Karlsson is looking to stand up but Halo isn't so interested in that idea.
Halo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karlsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Halo throwing strikes from guard but Karlsson blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Halo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Halo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Halo throws an elbow that misses. Karlsson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Halo's guard. Nice move by Karlsson!#REVR##SUB2#
Halo looking for subs off his back but Karlsson has passed one foot through into half guard. #T4#
Karlsson wants to stand up but Halo has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Halo wants to improve his position but Karlsson is controlling well.
Halo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Karlsson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #SUB2#
Halo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Halo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Karlsson pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Karl Karlsson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Karlsson scores with a jab.
Karlsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Halo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Karlsson defends it well.#TD2#
Halo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Halo tries to pass to full mount but Karlsson defends it. #SUB2#
Halo is looking for a kimura here.
Halo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo throws a strike but Karlsson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Halo distracts Karlsson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1##ES#
Karlsson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Karlsson is stalling here.
Karlsson stalling.
Karlsson lands a body punch.
Karlsson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Halo jumps guard but Karlsson stands there with Halo around his waist. Halo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Halo misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Halo pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Halo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Karlsson stacks Halo 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 Karlsson!
Halo wants to control but Karlsson postures up.#T2##SU#
Karlsson decides to stand back up.
A swing and a miss from Karlsson.
Karl Karlsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Karlsson.
Halo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karlsson. #TD2#
Halo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
Karlsson has his feet on Halo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice sprawl there from Karlsson as Halo shoots in.
Karlsson tests Halo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Halo shoots in but Karlsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Karl Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kassius Halo.
Karlsson takes a swing at Halo's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Karlsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Halo dives in for a single leg takedown but Karlsson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Karlsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Halo walks into a left hand.
Kassius Halo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Halo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Karlsson to the ground. Halo is now in Karlsson's guard.
Halo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Halo throws a big right hand that misses.
Karlsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Karlsson is looking to stand up but Halo isn't so interested in that idea.
Karlsson can't keep his opponent in guard - Halo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Halo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Karlsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Halo.
Halo throws a strike but Karlsson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T4#
Halo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Karlsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Halo is controlling him.
Halo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Karlsson's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Halo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Halo throws a strike but Karlsson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Halo working for a triangle but Karlsson defends it easily.
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!#SUB2#
Halo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Karlsson is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Karlsson clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Karlsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Halo is just out of range.
Karlsson walks into a left hand.
Karlsson lands with a straight right. Halo didn't see that one coming.#TD2#
Halo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Halo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Halo throws a strike but Karlsson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SU#
Karlsson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Halo misses with a hook. Karlsson ducked under it nicely.
Halo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Halo with the counter takedown but Karlsson avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Karlsson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karlsson throws a head kick that misses.
Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Karlsson throws a head kick that Halo semi-blocks.
Halo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karlsson manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Halo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Karlsson was covering up waiting for the punch and Halo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Halo scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Halo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Karlsson dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Halo has his feet on Karlsson's thighs here. He's pushed Karlsson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Karlsson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kassius Halo!
Kassius Halo is the new light heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Kassius Halo gave a big smile as he said 'There isn't a fighter alive that I cannot make submit or go to sleep on the mat. There's no guessing, i will take you down.'.

Event: AFC #1 The First
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
Baha's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Halo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Baha scrambles back to his feet.
Halo drops his hands momentarily and Baha takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Halo looks to land a right hand but Baha moved out of range.
Baha slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Baha misses with an uppercut.
Halo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Halo swings widly with a right hand
and Baha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Halo misses with a wild body shot.
Baha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baha throws a low kick but Halo moves out of range easily.
Baha takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Baha has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tōshi in the buildup to the fight.
Baha lets loose with a powerful body kick. Halo will feel that in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Halo shoots in for a takedown but Baha shows good takedown defense.
Halo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Halo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Halo fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice jab there from Baha. #T1#
Halo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baha.
Baha lands with an uppercut that bounces Halo off the cage and back into range.
Halo moves away from the strike by Baha.
Halo loads up on a big right hand but Baha slips the punch.
Baha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Halo looks to move away, Baha throws a big counter combo but Halo just gets out of the way.
Baha drops his hands momentarily and Halo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Baha throws a hook but Halo avoids it easily.
And Halo tries to counter it with a takedown but Baha pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Halo lands a glancing blow to the side of Baha's head.
Baha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Halo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baha moves into range and connects with a jab.
A low kick from Halo is predictable there
and Baha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Halo misses with a low kick.
Baha looks to throw the jab but Halo is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baha throws a hook but Halo blocks it.
Baha takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Donk. Baha catches Halo right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Halo scores with a three punch combo!
Baha thuds a left hand into Halo's body.
Badou Baha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halo misses with a lunging right hand
and Baha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baha keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC#
Halo is rocked!
Halo throws a right hand that Baha ducks under and follows up with a left that Baha also avoids with ease.
Halo is still on wobbly legs! Can Baha finish him?
Halo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baha.
Halo seems to have recovered his senses.
A telegraphed right hand from Baha misses the target.
Baha thows a leg kick but Halo checks it #TD2#
and Halo counters with a takedown into side control.
Halo lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halo working the head with strikes.
Halo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Halo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Baha to see if he's OK.
Baha taking a bit of punishment here - Halo scoring with strikes. #SUB2#
Halo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Halo working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Baha regains half guard there - taking advantage of Halo's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Halo trying to control from half guard but Baha is working away.
Halo working over Baha with some ground and pound. Baha looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Halo throwing shots but Baha is blocking nicely.
Halo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Halo is trying to control. Baha wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Baha taking some punishment here, with Halo in his half guard. #T4#
Halo trying to control the action but Baha is working from the bottom.
Halo working the head and body with strikes.
Halo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Baha pushes Halo off looking to stand but Halo dives back in and keeps control.
Halo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Baha trying to control but Halo postures up.
My spies in Nemesis Gym inform me that Halo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baha pushes Halo off but Halo dives into side control.
Halo working the body and head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kassius Halo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Baha.
Badou Baha is winning the standup battle so far.
Halo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Baha throws a nice looking combination but Halo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baha misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Halo counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Baha looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Halo has picked Baha up and slammed him! Baha can't keep hold of the triangle and Halo manages to pass to side control!
Halo working the body and head with strikes.
Halo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Baha takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
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!
Halo wants to control but Baha is keeping him busy.
Halo working the ground and pound.
Halo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Halo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baha keeps working.
Halo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T1##SUB2#
Halo is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Baha is trying to escape and Halo transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Baha is forced to tap! Nice work there by Halo! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kassius Halo!
Kassius Halo took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'There isn't a fighter alive that I cannot make submit or go to sleep on the mat. There's no guessing, i will take you down.'.
In defeat, Badou Baha stepped up to the mic, saying 'Be back soon my fans.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2018

#R1#
Halo connects with a single shot there.
Halo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cross doesn't seem bothered though.
Cross keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cross throws out a counter right but Halo avoids it with no problem.
Halo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kassius Halo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halo needs to keep his hands up - Cross had a free shot at his head there.
Cross throws a jab when Halo was well out of range.
A lazy left from Halo finds it's target.
Halo misses with a body shot.
Cross wants to counter with a clinch but Halo pushes him away.
Halo slips under a jab from Cross.
We've been hearing reports that Halo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cross throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cross. Halo does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Halo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cross can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Halo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cross defends it well.
Halo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Halo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cross wants to control but Halo is keeping busy.
Halo is nestled in close to Cross, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Halo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cross really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Halo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cross trying to control from the bottom.
Halo 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.
Halo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Halo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Cross is trying to control but can't.
Halo missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Halo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Halo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cross has hold of Halo's hands but Halo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halo works his way into side control. #SUB#
Halo has hold of Cross's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Cross tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Halo cranks the arm and Cross screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Cross, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kassius Halo!
In his post fight interview, Kassius Halo gave a big smile as he said 'There isn't a fighter alive that I cannot make submit or go to sleep on the mat. There's no guessing, i will take you down.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2018

#R1#
Svensson throws out a loose jab but Halo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Svensson misses with a body shot. #TD#
Halo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Halo showed some decent athleticism there.
Halo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Halo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Halo.
Svensson won't allow Halo to pass to mount.
Halo working Svensson over with strikes.
Halo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Halo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Halo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Halo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Halo working the head and body with strikes.
Halo with the ground and pound but Svensson uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T1#
Halo throws a strike but Svensson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Halo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Svensson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halo is on top in guard. #REVR#
Halo throws a big elbow that misses.
Halo landing some decent shots from guard.
Halo throws a big elbow that misses.
Halo throws an elbow that misses. Svensson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Halo's guard. Nice move by Svensson!#REVB##SUB#
Svensson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Halo to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Svensson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Halo pulls down on the head and he's put Svensson to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kassius Halo!
An intense looking Kassius Halo took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'There isn't a fighter alive that I cannot make submit or go to sleep on the mat. There's no guessing, i will take you down.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2018

#R1#
Halo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Halo scores with a jab to the body.
Cross swinging wildly here.
Halo shoots in but Cross avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cross tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halo was well out of range. Poor timing from Cross.
Halo fails with the takedown
and Halo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kassius Halo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo is looking to clinch but Cross is avoiding it.
Halo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Halo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cross but Cross pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cross swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Halo shoots in and drives through. Cross sprawls well.#T1#
Halo fails with a takedown attempt.
Halo throws a combination that misses
and Cross connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cross misses with a looping right.
Halo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Halo misses with a wild body shot.
Charlie Cross is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Halo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Halo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Halo drops an elbow to the side of Cross's head.
Cross is trying to control but can't.
Halo is trying to control the action in half guard but Cross is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Halo is really struggling to control Cross but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Cross is looking to control Halo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cross avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Halo seems to be working for a kimura but Cross defends the submission attempt.
Cross really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Halo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halo is thwarting Cross's attempts to control the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Halo connects with a nice short shot to Cross's temple. #SUB#
Halo 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.
Halo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cross is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Cross looks like he's trying to stand up.
Halo lands strikes from half guard.
Cross preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've been hearing good reports from Halo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Halo wants to work for an arm triangle but Cross is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Halo lands with a punch from half guard.
Halo winds up and cracks Cross with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cross is looking to control Halo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cross avoid being mounted?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Halo lands a nice short elbow.#ROC#
Cross is rocked!#T4#
Halo moves into full mount! Cross won't be happy about that!
Cross is still in real trouble! Can Halo finish him?
Halo loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Cross scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Halo land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Halo stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kassius Halo!
As Kassius Halo got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: There isn't a fighter alive that I cannot make submit or go to sleep on the mat. There's no guessing, i will take you down.'.

Event: Over Time
Date: Nov 24, 2017

#R1#
Good shot there by Lynn.
Lynn 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.
Halo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lynn backs up against the cage. #CUT2#
It looks like Kieko Lynn has been cut.
Lynn loads up on a big right hand but Halo slips the punch.
Lynn throws a leg kick which misses Halo's front leg but catches the back leg as Halo tries to avoid it.
Lynn throws a looping overhand right but Halo ducks down to avoid it.
Halo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lynn was well out of range. Poor timing from Halo.
Lynn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Halo lands a nice shot that snaps Lynn's head back.
Kieko Lynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lynn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Halo.
Lynn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halo manages to avoid it.
Halo with the counter takedown but Lynn avoids it easily.
Halo misses with a body shot
and Lynn counters with a good low kick that Halo was not able to check.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Halo lands with a straight right. Lynn didn't see that one coming.
Lynn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Halo.
Halo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lynn as he jumps to the side.
Lynn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lynn moves out of range of the body kick.
Halo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lynn is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Lynn throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lynn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Halo.
A shot to the liver by Lynn. Beautiful body shot.
Lynn stuffs the takedown attempt from Halo. Halo gets slowly back to his feet.
Lynn scores with a jab.
Halo tests Lynn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Lynn scores with a four punch combination!
Halo looks to land a left hand but Lynn moved out of range nicely.
Lynn tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Halo manages to circle out of the way.
A punch lands to the side of Halo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lynn lands a slapping body shot.
Halo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lynn.
Lynn slips a jab and a cross from Halo.
Lynn misses the shot to the body.
Lynn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Halo doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Halo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lynn avoids the body shot from Halo.
Lynn tries a head kick but it misses.
Lynn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lynn misses with a straight left.
Lynn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Halo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lynn lands with a right hand.
Lynn throws a low kick but Halo avoids it.
Lynn misses with a looping left.
Kieko Lynn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halo misses with a right hand #TD#
and Lynn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lynn.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynn forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Halo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lynn pulls his head out easily.
We've been hearing that Lynn has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Halo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lynn pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Lynn is looking to advance position but Halo won't allow it. #SUB2#
Halo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Halo tries to get to full guard but Lynn has control of the leg. #SUB#
Lynn is looking for a kimura here.
Halo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB2#
Halo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Halo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#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.#SUB#
Lynn wants to work for an arm triangle but Halo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Lynn 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.
Lynn throwing shots but Halo is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Lynn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Halo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kieko Lynn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kieko Lynn'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#
Lynn cracks the inside of Halo's front leg.
Lynn swings for the body but Halo moves out of range.
Lynn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lynn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halo moves away.
A jab from Halo does it's job there.
Lynn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Halo dives in for a single leg takedown but Lynn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lynn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halo can do to turn this around?
Halo throws a series of punches but Lynn moves out of range.
Lynn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kieko Lynn is winning the standup battle so far.
Halo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Halo cracks Lynn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynn bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lynn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Halo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lynn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lynn pushes Halo away with a front kick.#T1#
Halo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lynn.
Lynn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab by Lynn.
Lynn scores with a shot to the body.
Halo shoots and misses #CL#
and Lynn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lynn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lynn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Halo trying to control the position but instead, Lynn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Halo into the cage.
Lynn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Halo is trying to pull guard but Lynn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kieko Lynn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kassius Halo.
Lynn lands a shot to the body.
Halo tries to pull guard but Lynn holds him up against the cage and eventually Halo drops back down to his feet.
A body shot lands from Lynn.
Halo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Lynn lands a hook that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lynn leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lynn is leaning against Halo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lynn lands a left hand.
Halo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lynn's elbow.
Lynn lands a body shot.
Lynn lands with a short shot to the head.
Halo takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Lynn.
Halo tries to stall but Lynn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lynn lands with a light punch inside.
Halo has a couple of punches blocked by Lynn.
Still in the clinch, Lynn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lynn lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lynn.
Kieko Lynn has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Halo tries to work over Lynn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lynn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lynn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lynn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lynn lands a left hand.
Halo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lynn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lynn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Halo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Halo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lynn scores with a shot to the side of Halo's head.
A hook to the body from Lynn.
Lynn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lynn leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lynn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Halo is breathing heavily.
Lynn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lynn lands a hook that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
Halo lands with a left to the head.
Lynn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Halo or not.
Halo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lynn is defending well.
A hook to the body from Lynn.
Lynn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lynn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lynn lands a hook that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
Halo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lynn smiles and moves away.
Halo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lynn counters with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lynn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Halo walks into a straight right hand from Lynn.#ROC#
Halo is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lynn tests Halo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Halo is still on wobbly legs! Can Lynn finish him?
Lynn swings for the body but Halo moves out of range.
Lynn lands with a kick to the ribs.
A head kick misses from Lynn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kieko Lynn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kieko Lynn'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.
#R3#
Lynn throws the left hand but Halo avoids the punch easily.
Halo seems to have recovered his senses.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Halo.
Lynn tries to buck Halo off but Halo is having none of it.
Halo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lynn dodges the ground and pound from Halo.
Halo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynn is looking for a sweep.
Lynn gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Halo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lynn taking some punishment here, with Halo in his half guard. #SUB#
Lynn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Halo pulls his head out easily.
Halo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Halo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lynn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Lynn is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Halo is tapping! Great win for Lynn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kieko Lynn!
Kieko Lynn retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Kieko Lynn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: FSF 13: Life
Date: Oct 15, 2017

#R1#
Halo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Halo blocks a jab.
Conner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Halo. Halo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Donk. Conner catches Halo right on the button with a cross.
Halo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Conner. That one must have hurt.
Conner throws a looping overhand right but Halo ducks down to avoid it.
Halo tries to clinch there but Conner circles away. #CL2#
Halo rushes Conner and presses him up against the cage.
Halo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Conner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Conner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Halo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Conner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Conner has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Halo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Conner.
Halo tries to clinch but Conner is having none of it.
Conner misses with a body kick.
Conner plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Halo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Conner throws a lazy right hand but Halo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Halo slips under a jab.
Conner keeps the fight on the outside.
Halo moves in looking to clinch but Conner pushes him off.
Conner missing with a left hand there. Halo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Conner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Halo tries to clinch up
and Conner counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Halo wants to clinch.#CL2#
Halo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Conner, pushing him back against the cage.
Conner lands a nice shot to the body.
Halo wants to stall. #T2#
A frustrated look appears on Halo's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Conner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Conner works Halo's body with a nice hook.
Wayne Conner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Conner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Halo wants to clinch up but Conner keeps it at a distance.
Conner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Conner throws a quick counter kick to the body but Halo avoids it.
Conner keeps the fight on the outside.
Halo is looking to clinch but Conner is avoiding it.
Conner is looking to counter punch.
Halo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Halo closes the distance but Conner moves to the side
letting Conner counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conner works Halo's body with a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Conner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Conner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Halo has Conner up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Halo manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Halo tries to clinch but Conner moves away
and Conner counters with a low kick, right behind Halo 's knee.
Conner throws a shot from downtown. Halo moves away and avoids it.
Halo wants to clinch.#CL2#
Halo closes the distance and clinches.
Halo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Conner stalls. #BC#
Conner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body kick there by Conner.
Halo shoots in but no luck this time.
Wayne Conner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kassius Halo.
Halo tries to clinch but Conner is having none of it.
Halo tries to close the distance and clinch but Conner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Conner scores with a jab.#CL2#
Halo gets a clinch.
Conner blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Conner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Halo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Halo is looking to clinch.
Halo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Conner is fending him off so far but Halo persists. Nope, Conner circles away and we're back to standing.
Halo moves in looking to clinch but Conner pushes him off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conner lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2#
Halo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Halo wants to control from the top but Conner keeps moving.
Halo throws a big right hand that misses.
Conner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Halo is one step ahead there.
Conner working a defensive guard but Halo manages to pass into side control anyway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Conner dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Conner there.
Conner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Halo.
Wayne Conner is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Halo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Conner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Conner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Conner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Halo is looking to clinch.
Halo is looking to clinch.
Conner connects with a looping right hand.
Conner throws out a leg kick but Halo moves out of range and Conner only half commits.
Halo tries to clinch there but Conner circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Halo clinches. #BC#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Conner breaks the clinch.
Conner thows a leg kick but Halo checks it #TD2#
and Halo counters with a shoot takedown. Conner fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Conner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Conner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Halo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Conner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Halo.
Halo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Halo wants to control from the top but Conner keeps moving.
Conner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Halo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Halo scoring with some ground and pound.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Halo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Conner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halo can do to turn this around?
Halo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Halo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Halo works over Conner with some ground and pound from guard.
Conner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Halo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Halo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Halo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Halo is in close to Conner's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Halo wants to control from the top but Conner keeps moving.
Halo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Halo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Halo throws a big right hand that misses.
Halo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Conner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Halo stands up over Conner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Halo works over Conner with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Halo connects with a couple of short punches.
Halo throwing strikes but missing.
Halo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Halo trying to control but Conner is working from the bottom.
Halo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Conner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Halo looking to sit in guard and control but Conner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kassius Halo has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Halo working for submissions but it's allowed Conner to get to half guard.
Halo trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kassius Halo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Halo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Conner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Halo in his tracks.
Halo wants to clinch up but Conner keeps it at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Conner, right into the meat.
Halo tries to clinch up but Conner circles away and keeps his distance.
Conner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Halo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Halo needs to keep his hands up - Conner had a free shot at his head there.
Halo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Halo clinches up with Conner and pushes him back against the cage.
Halo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo tries to pull guard but Conner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Conner prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wayne Conner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kassius Halo.#BC#
Conner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Halo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Conner looks to land a left hand but Halo moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Conner throws a body shot but no joy.
Halo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Conner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Conner scores with a nice strike.
Conner keeps the fight on the outside.
Conner throws a hook but Halo avoids it easily.
Conner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Halo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Conner.
Conner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Conner tried to counter with a leg kick but Halo avoided it.
Halo wants to clinch up but Conner keeps it at a distance.
Conner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Halo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Conner counters with a three punch combo that has Halo backing up. Halo nods at Conner to acknowledge the strikes.
Halo tries to clinch but Conner is having none of it.
Halo tries to clinch but Conner moves out of range. #T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Halo is defended easily by Conner.
Halo shoots in for a double leg but Conner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Halo clinches.
Halo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Conner breaks the clinch.
Conner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halo moves away.#CL2#
Halo darts in and clinches Conner up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halo throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Conner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Halo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Conner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Halo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Conner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Conner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Halo at a distance. #T3#
Halo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Halo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Conner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Halo tries to clinch up but Conner circles away and keeps his distance.
Halo is looking to clinch but Conner is avoiding it.
Conner tests Halo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Halo shoots in but no luck this time.
Conner keeps the fight on the outside.
Conner is looking for a counter combo.
Conner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halo moves away.
Conner looks to score with a jab to the body but Halo is just out of range.
Conner tries a low kick but Halo avoids it.
Halo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Conner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Halo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Conner misses with a kick to the body.
Halo doesn't manage to clinch there - Conner circles away.
Halo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Conner swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Halo tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Conner misses the target.
Halo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Conner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Conner misses the target.
Conner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Conner misses with a straight right.
Halo wants to clinch.#CL2#
Halo moves into range and clinches up with Conner.
Halo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Conner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Halo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Conner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Halo scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halo was well out of range. Poor timing from Conner.
Halo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Halo tries to clinch but Conner moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wayne Conner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Conner 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Conner!
After the fight, Wayne Conner was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: FSF 7: Valhalla
Date: Sep 22, 2017

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Saint-Perrilloux.#CL#
Saint-Perrilloux has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good body shot from Saint-Perrilloux.
Saint-Perrilloux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
Halo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Halo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Saint-Perrilloux.
Saint-Perrilloux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with a body punch.
Halo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saint-Perrilloux backwards.
Halo misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Saint-Perrilloux - that landed with a thud.
Saint-Perrilloux lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saint-Perrilloux stalling against the cage.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saint-Perrilloux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saint-Perrilloux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
A right hand to the body from Saint-Perrilloux.
Halo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Halo struggles to land a body shot inside as Saint-Perrilloux controls his hands.
Saint-Perrilloux lands a body shot. #T1#
Saint-Perrilloux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Saint-Perrilloux lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Halo tries to pull guard but Saint-Perrilloux holds him up against the cage and eventually Halo drops back down to his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saint-Perrilloux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Halo tries to break the clinch but Saint-Perrilloux is controlling the position.
Halo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saint-Perrilloux is leaning against Halo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Halo looks winded!
Halo tries to pull guard but Saint-Perrilloux holds him up against the cage and eventually Halo drops back down to his feet.
Saint-Perrilloux works on Halo's body with a couple of short punches.
Saint-Perrilloux lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Halo.
Saint-Perrilloux lands with a short shot to the head.
Saint-Perrilloux is leaning against Halo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Halo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Halo tries to pull guard but Saint-Perrilloux won't allow it.
Jacques Saint-Perrilloux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kassius Halo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saint-Perrilloux.
A short uppercut from Saint-Perrilloux.
I was talking to Saint-Perrilloux's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Saint-Perrilloux lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saint-Perrilloux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Saint-Perrilloux lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Saint-Perrilloux.
Saint-Perrilloux digs a right hand underneath Halo's ribcage. Halo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Saint-Perrilloux.
Saint-Perrilloux works on Halo's body with a couple of short punches.
Saint-Perrilloux pushes Halo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Saint-Perrilloux.
Saint-Perrilloux digs a right hand into Halo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Halo's gas tank.
Saint-Perrilloux lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Saint-Perrilloux.
Saint-Perrilloux scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#
Halo is rocked!
Saint-Perrilloux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
Halo is still on wobbly legs! Can Saint-Perrilloux finish him?
Saint-Perrilloux is working Halo over against the cage.
Saint-Perrilloux presses Halo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Halo seems to have recovered his senses.
Saint-Perrilloux cracks Halo with a nice body shot.
Saint-Perrilloux lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Saint-Perrilloux lands a body shot.
Saint-Perrilloux's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Saint-Perrilloux lands a shoulder strike. #T3##BC#
Saint-Perrilloux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saint-Perrilloux moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #KD#
Saint-Perrilloux cracks Halo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Halo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Saint-Perrilloux finish him?
Halo wants to clinch but Saint-Perrilloux slips to the side
and Saint-Perrilloux counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacques Saint-Perrilloux!
Jacques Saint-Perrilloux retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: FSF 2: Face to Face
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
De Jager throws the left hand but Halo avoids the punch easily.
De Jager misses with a straight left.
Halo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from De Jager lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Halo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Halo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
De Jager takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Halo avoids the head kick by De Jager.
De Jager throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Halo feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Halo.
De Jager scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
De Jager scores with a decent looking hook.
De Jager throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Halo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
De Jager keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
De Jager wants to get back to full guard.
Halo thows a huge punch but De Jager dodges it nicely.
Halo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Halo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
De Jager is controlling Halo's trapped leg to prevent Halo from advancing to side control.
De Jager is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Black City, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Halo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, De Jager has managed to free his arm - good work.
De Jager is trying is best to control the position here. #T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Halo connects with a nice short shot to De Jager's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
De Jager is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Halo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Jager has hold of Halo's hands but Halo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Halo connects with a nice short shot to De Jager's temple.
Halo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
De Jager has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halo is working away from the top position though.
De Jager is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
De Jager is defending against the submission attempts here by Halo.
De Jager is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Halo with the ground and pound but De Jager uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Jager is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Halo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Halo scoring with some ground and pound.
De Jager controls Halo momentarily but Halo frees himself.
De Jager utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
De Jager has momentary wrist control but Halo slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
De Jager keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Halo is working De Jager over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Halo being controlled here momentarily.
Halo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Halo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
De Jager keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Jager is on top in guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halo working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Halo has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think De Jager should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Halo has tightened it up now! De Jager should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kassius Halo!
Post fight, Kassius Halo took to the microphone: 'There isn't a fighter alive that I cannot make submit or go to sleep on the mat. There's no guessing, i will take you down.'.

Event: Ascension 0802
Date: Aug 02, 2017

#R1#
Halo ducks under a wild hook from Razor.#KD#
Razor throws a left that rocks Halo and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Razor dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Halo regain composure! #ROC#
Halo is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Kassius Halo has been cut.
Halo gets back to half guard.
Razor is keen to just control but Halo is a slippery customer.
Razor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halo trying to hold on to Razor's head to control him but Razor postures up.
Halo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Razor looking to pass the guard.
Razor seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Razor is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T1#
Razor wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Halo is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Razor frees his head nicely. Oh but Halo has switched to an armbar! Razor is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kassius Halo!
In his post fight interview, Kassius Halo gave a big smile as he said 'There isn't a fighter alive that I cannot make submit or go to sleep on the mat. There's no guessing, i will take you down.'.

Event: Ascension 0617
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
Halo ducks right into an uppercut from Payakaroon. #CL2#
Halo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
I was talking to Payakaroon's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Payakaroon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Payakaroon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Halo or not.
Payakaroon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Payakaroon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Payakaroon tries to land knees in the clinch but Halo avoids the damage to the body.
Halo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Payakaroon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Payakaroon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Payakaroon.
Halo letting Payakaroon take a breather here.
Halo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Halo blocks a body shot from Payakaroon.
Halo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Payakaroon avoiding damage.
Payakaroon pushes Halo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Payakaroon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Halo wants to stall. #T1#
Halo struggles to land a body shot inside as Payakaroon controls his hands.
Halo misses with a punch on the inside.
Payakaroon lands with a left to the head.
Payakaroon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halos head.
Payakaroon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Halo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Halo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Halo being controlled against the cage.
Payakaroon tries a knee to the head but Halo blocks it.
Halo takes a shot to the head.
Halo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A right handed body shot lands from Payakaroon.
Halo is trying to maintain a safe position but Payakaroon gets an underhook and turns Halo into the cage.
Payakaroon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T2#
Halo is trying to break free.
Payakaroon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Payakaroon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Halo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Payakaroon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payakaroon scores with a shoulder strike.
Halo can't find room to land a body shot as Payakaroon controls the action.
Payakaroon scores with a knee to the head.
Halo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Halo swings wildly with an uppercut but Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payakaroon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Payakaroon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Halo working aggressively here.
Payakaroon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Halo blocks it with crossed arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Payakaroon blocks an uppercut.
Payakaroon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halos head.
Halo misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Payakaroon missing with knees to the body.
Payakaroon digs a right hand into Halo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Halo's gas tank.
Halo is looking to control Payakaroon's arms but Payakaroon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Halo has his back to the cage.
Payakaroon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Halo is trying to pull guard but Payakaroon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Halo.
Halo prevents a body shot from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon prevents a body shot from Halo.
Payakaroon pushes Halo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Halo misses with a punch to the body.
Payakaroon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
Payakaroon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Halo swings wildly with an uppercut but Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payakaroon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Halo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Payakaroon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Payakaroon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Halo backwards. #T4#
Halo is working for takedown but Payakaroon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Samart Payakaroon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kassius Halo.
Payakaroon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Halo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Payakaroon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
Payakaroon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
Halo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Payakaroon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Payakaroon lands with a short shot to the head.
Payakaroon has Halo pressed against the cage.
Payakaroon lands an elbow that stopped Halo in his tracks for a moment.
Payakaroon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Halo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Payakaroon lands with a right to the head.
Halo jumps guard but Payakaroon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Halo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Halo tries to work over Payakaroon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Payakaroon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Payakaroon dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Payakaroon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Payakaroon tries to bum rush Halo with a series of wild strikes but Halo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Halo checks a low kick from Payakaroon.
Nice defenses there by Halo.
Payakaroon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Halo is looking to clinch but Payakaroon is avoiding it.
Payakaroon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Payakaroon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Halo under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon lands with a nice combination. Halo backs away looking to recover.
Halo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Payakaroon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Halo fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Halo checks a low kick from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Halo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Halo tries to clinch up but Payakaroon circles away and keeps his distance.
Payakaroon misses with a straight right. #CL#
Payakaroon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Halo trying to stall but Payakaroon improves his position.
Halo being controlled against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Payakaroon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Payakaroon with a knee to the head.
Payakaroon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Payakaroon is leaning against Halo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Payakaroon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Payakaroon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halo can do to turn this around?#T2#
Payakaroon lands with a right to the head.
Halo tries a body shot but Payakaroon blocks it.
Halo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Halo struggles to land a body shot inside as Payakaroon controls his hands.
Payakaroon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Payakaroon.
Halo is breathing heavily.
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!
Halo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Halo tries to pull guard but Payakaroon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Samart Payakaroon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kassius Halo.
Payakaroon lands with a right to the head.
Payakaroon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Halo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Payakaroon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#
Halo is rocked!
Halo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Payakaroon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Halo fails to pull guard.
Halo doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Halo throws a head punch that misses.
Payakaroon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
Payakaroon lands a nice elbow.
Halo is trying to pull guard but Payakaroon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Payakaroon scores with a shot to the side of Halo's head.
Payakaroon scores with a shoulder strike.
Halo is still on wobbly legs! Can Payakaroon finish him?
Payakaroon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
Payakaroon controlling the action here for a moment.
Halo can't find room to land a body shot as Payakaroon controls the action.
Halo seems to have recovered his senses.
Halo letting Payakaroon take a breather here.
Payakaroon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Halo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Halo is trying to pull guard but Payakaroon has him pressed against the cage.
Payakaroon scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Payakaroon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payakaroon is struggling to control the position.
Payakaroon lands with a short shot to the head.
Payakaroon lands with a short shot to the head. #KD#
Payakaroon drops Halo with a big knee straight up the middle! Halo is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Payakaroon cracks Halo with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samart Payakaroon!
An out of breath Samart Payakaroon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Ascension 0513
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Halo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kingsley is fending him off so far but Halo persists. Nope, Kingsley circles away and we're back to standing.
Kingsley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Halo. That did some damage!
Halo fails in his attempt to clinch.
James Kingsley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halo tries to clinch up but Kingsley circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Halo.
Kingsley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Halo sprawls well. Halo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kingsley gets slowly back to his feet.
Kingsley keeps the fight on the outside.
Halo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kingsley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Halo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kingsley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingsley lands a jab to Halo's midsection.
Kingsley misses with a wild combination.
Halo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kingsley lands a head shot.
Kingsley swats away the attempt to clinch by Halo.#T1#
Kingsley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Halo's hands.
Kingsley lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kingsley. Halo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halo tries to clinch but Kingsley moves out of range.
Kingsley shoots in and drives through. Halo sprawls well.
Halo doesn't manage to clinch there - Kingsley circles away.
Kingsley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Halo wants to clinch.
Halo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Halo wants to clinch.#T2##TD2#
Halo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Halo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Kingsley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Halo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kingsley has managed to get both his arms back between Halo's legs - danger averted.
Kingsley works over Halo with some ground and pound from guard.
Kingsley with a nice head shot there.
Kingsley trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo is trying to control the position but Kingsley postures up.
Kingsley scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kingsley stands up over Halo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Halo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kingsley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kingsley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Kingsley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Kingsley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Halo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kingsley has managed to get both his arms back between Halo's legs - danger averted.
Halo is trying to keep Kingsley in close.
Kingsley trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kingsley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kingsley is working Halo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Halo has momentary wrist control but Kingsley slips an elbow through the middle.
Kingsley passes Halo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Halo is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Halo actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Halo trying to control but Kingsley postures up.
Halo gets full guard.#SUB#
Halo is looking for a triangle but Kingsley pushes his legs off easily.
Halo has momentary wrist control but Kingsley slips an elbow through the middle.
Kingsley is working Halo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kingsley is looking to work some ground and pound but Halo has wrist control.#SUB#
Halo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kingsley stacks Halo 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 Kingsley!
Kingsley is working Halo over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kingsley working the ground and pound.
Halo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kingsley off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Kingsley dominated that round.
That's time! Halo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kingsley misses with a double jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Halo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kingsley slaps away a takedown attempt from Halo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kingsley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Halo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good standup being displayed there by Kingsley as he connects with a hook.
Nice jab there from Kingsley.
Nice takedown defense from Kingsley. No joy for Halo on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingsley fails with the takedown.
Halo tries to clinch but Kingsley moves out of range.
Halo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Halo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kingsley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
James Kingsley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kingsley throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Kingsley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Halo counters with a takedown into side control.
Halo scoring with punches from side control.
Halo has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Halo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kingsley hang on?
Halo punching from mount but Kingsley doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Halo wants to control the pace but Kingsley is squirming around nicely.
Halo unloads with some shots from mount but Kingsley bucks and avoids them well. #SUB#
Halo goes for an armbar but Kingsley turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kingsley.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingsley postures up and lands a big shot to Halo's brow. #T2#
Kingsley pushing down on Halo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kingsley prevents Halo from improving his position.
Kingsley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Halo has hold of Kingsley's hands but Kingsley slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Halo wants to control but Kingsley is keeping busy.
Halo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kingsley is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Halo is looking to improve his position.
Halo wants to control but Kingsley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kingsley landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kingsley looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Halo trying to control but Kingsley postures up. #T3##SUB#
Halo looking for submissions off his back.
Halo is not content to let Kingsley control the position.
Kingsley looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Halo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kingsley is thwarting Halo's attempts to control the position.
Halo is looking to improve his position.
Halo has hold of Kingsley's hands but Kingsley slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Halo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kingsley looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Halo is pressing down on Kingsley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Halo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kingsley is now in half guard.
Kingsley lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Halo is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Halo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kingsley works his way into full mount!
Kingsley lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kingsley softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Halo is out cold! Kingsley jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Kingsley!
James Kingsley took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: VFA 5
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1#
Mansurov swats away the attempt to clinch by Halo.
Mansurov is looking to slow Halo down with leg kicks.
Mansurov looks for the body kick but Halo saw that one coming.
Halo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Halo moves in looking to clinch but Mansurov pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Halo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mansurov tries to get to full guard but Halo has control of the leg. #T1#
Halo lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Mansurov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Halo pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Halo seems to be looking for submissions.
Halo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mansurov is refusing to be controlled, as Halo sits in half guard.
Halo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Halo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Halo content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Mansurov trying to hold on to Halo's head to control him but Halo postures up.
Mansurov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Halo is in close to Mansurov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mansurov trying to strike off his back.
Halo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Halo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Halo is working Mansurov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Halo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC2#
Mansurov is rocked!#SUB2#
Halo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Oh Mansurov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Halo arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Mansurov's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kassius Halo!
Kassius Halo took some time post fight to say the following; 'There isn't a fighter alive that I cannot make submit or go to sleep on the mat. There's no guessing, i will take you down.'.

Event: VFA 1 Lynch vs. Byhenikov
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Loheis doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
so Halo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Loheis is looking to stand up but Halo isn't so interested in that idea.
Halo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Halo lands a couple of digs.
Halo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Halo connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Loheis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Halo is controlling him.
Halo pushing down on Loheis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Halo winds up and cracks Loheis with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Loheis is looking to escape.
Halo is taking a breather. Loheis 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halo working over Loheis with some ground and pound. Loheis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Halo working the head and body with strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Eshael Loheis has been cut.
Halo winds up and cracks Loheis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Loheis looks winded!
Halo controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Loheis is out! Halo gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kassius Halo!
In his post fight interview, Kassius Halo gave a big smile as he said 'There isn't a fighter alive that I cannot make submit or go to sleep on the mat. There's no guessing, i will take you down.'.

Event: TWGC 14 (265lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ichabod Crane and Kassius Halo. Crane comes to the cage accompanied by Broken Bones - Decapitated. Kassius Halo has the eye of the tiger tonight.

200 cm
32 yrs
241 lbs

187 cm
31 yrs
215 lbs

Crane

Halo

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ichabod Crane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kassius Halo!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Halo gets tackled into the cage by Crane. Crane maintains the clinch.

Halo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Halo manages to end up in side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Crane (0) vs (4) Halo

Halo tries for a kimura but Crane is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Crane's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Crane gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Crane controlling the position well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Halo trying to work for an americana but Crane has managed to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crane keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Crane seems keen to control Halo's posture.
Halo wants to pass the guard but Crane is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crane wants to sweep here but Halo controlling him for the moment.
Halo forces his way into half guard.
Halo is pressing down on Crane's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crane is holding on for now.
Crane is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Halo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Halo's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Crane (4) vs (4) Halo

Crane looking for the RNC.
You can see the frustration on Halo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Crane is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Halo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Crane working for the choke.
Crane avoiding Halo 's attempts to control his hands.
Halo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Crane haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Halo can't escape the position.

Halo showing good submission defense here.

Crane is persistently looking for the submission but Halo is defending it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crane controlling well, preventing Halo from escaping the position.
Crane tries to keep control of the position but Halo is staying busy.
Halo trying to control but not successfully.
Halo tries to roll but Crane sticks to his back.
Crane is looking to control Halo but Halo is wriggling around and keeping busy.

Halo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Crane's arms.
Crane gets his hands free as Halo looks to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Crane is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Halo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Halo can't escape the position.
Crane struggling to keep hold of the position.
Crane keeps control of the position as Halo tries to break free.
Crane will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Halo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Halo tries to escape but Crane has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Halo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Crane keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Crane trying to mount his opponent but Halo defends it.
Halo trying to control here.

Crane seems to be looking for submissions.
Crane trying to control the action but Halo is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Crane in particular looking to stall.
Halo trying to control but Crane postures up.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Crane is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Halo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crane.
Halo won't allow Crane to pass to mount.
Halo is pressing down on Crane's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Halo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crane stands and throws Halo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Crane (7) vs (4) Halo

Crane is trying to get an arm triangle but Halo is defending well.
Halo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Halo actively working from the bottom here.
Halo wants to get back to full guard.
Crane is looking to advance position but Halo won't allow it.
Halo wants to get back to full guard.
Halo trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Crane (10) vs (4) Halo
Halo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Halo is squirming around, avoiding Crane's attempts to control the action.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Halo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Halo tries to improve his position but instead Crane has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Crane (13) vs (4) Halo
Crane controlling the position well here. Halo rolled but Crane kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

Crane has the hooks in. Halo is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Crane passes his arm under Halo's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Halo taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ichabod Crane!
During a confident post fight interview, Ichabod Crane thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 24, 2016

#R1#
Halo fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Easterly has Halo up against the cage in a clinch.
Halo tries to pull guard but Easterly forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Easterly gets control of Halo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Easterly will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Halo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Halo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Halo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Halo landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo with a nice head shot there.
Easterly keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Easterly is trying to control the position but Halo postures up. #T1#
Halo slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Easterly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Halo pulls his head out easily.
Easterly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Easterly told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Halo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Easterly is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Halo scores with a couple of nice shots.#CUT#
It looks like Hayden Easterly has been cut.
Easterly trying to hold on to Halo's head to control him but Halo postures up.
Easterly is staying active underneath Halo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Easterly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Halo pulls his head out easily.
Halo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halo is trying to control. Easterly wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2##SUB2#
Easterly looking for submissions off his back.
Easterly has hold of Halo's hands but Halo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#CUT#
That has opened up Hayden Easterly's cut even more.
Easterly on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Easterly trying to hold on to Halo's head to control him but Halo postures up.
Easterly won't allow Halo to pass to mount. #SUB#
Halo is working for a kimura but Easterly is defending it quite comfortably.
Halo lands with a punch from half guard. #CUT#
The cut above Hayden Easterly's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Easterly wants to improve his position but Halo is controlling well. #T3#
Nice strikes from Halo there. #CUT#
Hayden Easterly's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kassius Halo!
An intense looking Kassius Halo took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'There isn't a fighter alive that I cannot make submit or go to sleep on the mat. There's no guessing, i will take you down.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2016

#R1#
Halo shoots in for a takedown but Targeryen shows good takedown defense.
As Halo tries to get set, Targeryen tries to push him back and clinch up but Halo manages to avoid the attempt.#TD2#
Halo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Targeryen's guard.
Halo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Targeryen trying to keep a closed guard but Halo is proving a slippery customer.
Halo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Halo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Halo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Halo connects with a couple of short punches.
Halo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Targeryen's head.
Targeryen pulls Halo in close to his closed guard and prevents Halo from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Halo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Halo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1##SUB2#
Halo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Halo trying to control but Targeryen is working from the bottom.
Halo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Halo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Targeryen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Targeryen tries to get out of the position.
Halo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Halo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Halo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Halo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC2#
Targeryen is rocked!
Halo postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Targeryen covers up, he's hurt! Halo keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Halo and the ref steps in to end the fight! Halo can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kassius Halo!
Kassius Halo made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'There isn't a fighter alive that I cannot make submit or go to sleep on the mat. There's no guessing, i will take you down.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2016

#R1#
Toke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Toke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice combination there by Toke.
Toke connects with the punch.
Toke scores with a jab. Halo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Halo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Toke to score with a decent uppercut.
Toke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Toke wants it to stay on the feet.
Halo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Toke catches Halo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Toke Throws a clean left jab. Toke Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Halo's chin! Halo crumbles to the ground and Toke follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Toke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tiki Toke!
Tiki Toke bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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