Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MMMA Fright Night 7
Date: Jun 27, 2018

#R1#
A shot to the body from Racic misses
and Tutov counters with a nice body kick.
Tutov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Antun Racic has been cut.
Racic throws the left hand but Tutov avoids the punch easily.
Racic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Racic.
Racic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Racic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Racic looks to score with a jab to the body but Tutov is just out of range.
Racic looks for the body kick but Tutov saw that one coming. #KD2#
Tutov lands a big head kick that sends Racic tumbling to the mat! Tutov takes a step backwards and waves Racic back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Racic is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tutov is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Tutov shuts the power down on Racic. Lights out, game over! Tutov is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andrey Tutov!
A relieved looking Andrey Tutov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CEC 581
Date: Apr 11, 2018

#R1#
Racic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands connects with a single shot there.
Scissorhands fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Scissorhands - that will leave a mark!
Racic checks a low kick from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Racic.
Scissorhands throws a leg kick which misses Racic's front leg but catches the back leg as Racic tries to avoid it.
Scissorhands chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Racic can pounce on him.
Racic throws a big shot that misses.
Racic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Scissorhands uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Racic.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Racic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Racic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Scissorhands counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Scissorhands throws a half hearted mid kick.
Racic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Racic looks to throw the jab but Scissorhands is out of range.
The fighters circling - Scissorhands throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scissorhands sizes up Racic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Donk. Scissorhands catches Racic right on the button with a cross.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Racic has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A jab from Scissorhands misses.
Racic thinks about the counter body kick.
Scissorhands takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Racic throws a series of punches but Scissorhands avoids them all with ease.
Scissorhands cracks the inside of Racic's front leg.
Scissorhands lands the left hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Scissorhands.
A thudding body kick lands there by Scissorhands!
Racic's corner calls for a 1-2. Racic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Scissorhands fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Racic checks it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Racic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Scissorhands throws a chopping leg kick but Racic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Racic blocks a low kick nicely.
Scissorhands shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Racic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scissorhands moves away.
Scissorhands fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Racic is out of range.
Scissorhands throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scissorhands scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scissorhands misses with a kick to the body.
Scissorhands misses with a low kick as Racic jumps back.
Racic defending well as Scissorhands loads up on a big left hand.
Racic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Scissorhands ducks under a wild hook from Racic.#T2#
Scissorhands lands a slapping body shot.
Scissorhands gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Racic.
Racic looks to land a combination but Scissorhands avoids it well.
Racic scores with a nice strike.
Racic scores with a kick to the body.
Scissorhands misses with a body shot.
Scissorhands throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Racic blocks a leg kick.
Racic replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Scissorhands blocks it well.
Racic throws a lazy right hand but Scissorhands sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Racic fails to land with a series of punches.
Scissorhands fires out a quick counter leg kick but Racic just manages to avoid it.
Racic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Scissorhands scores with a hook to the body. Racic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A low kick from Scissorhands is predictable there
and Racic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Scissorhands lands the left hand.
Scissorhands lands with a straight right. Racic didn't see that one coming.
Racic slips a jab from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Racic.
Racic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Racic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Racic.
Scissorhands slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Scissorhands misses the jab.
Scissorhands throws a hook but Racic avoids it easily.
Racic throws a body punch but Scissorhands moves out of range.
Scissorhands moves away from the strike by Racic.
Antun Racic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scissorhands misses with an attempted mid kick.
Scissorhands is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Racic looks to throw the jab but Scissorhands is out of range.
As Racic backs away, Scissorhands returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Scissorhands misses with a hook.
Scissorhands throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Racic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Scissorhands. That's going to slow Racic down.
A big left from Scissorhands misses.
Scissorhands misses with a body shot.
Racic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Racic swings for the body but Scissorhands moves out of range.
Scissorhands fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Racic checks it well.
Racic misses with an uppercut. Scissorhands saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Scissorhands.
Racic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scissorhands manages to avoid it.#T4#
Racic slips under a jab.
Scissorhands swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Racic throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scissorhands connects with a leg kick. Racic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Racic lands a two punch combo.
An inside leg kick lands from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Scissorhands is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Racic avoids a kick to the body.
Scissorhands throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scissorhands lands with a thumping leg kick.
Racic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Scissorhands swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Racic.
Racic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scissorhands connects with a single shot there.
Racic throws a hook but Scissorhands avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scissorhands misses with a hook. Racic ducked under it nicely.
Scissorhands scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Racic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Racic throws a leg kick but Scissorhands sees it coming and moves out of range.
Racic throws an off balance right hand
and Scissorhands counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Scissorhands dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Scissorhands lands with a cross.
Scissorhands takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Scissorhands attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Scissorhands lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A solid leg kick lands there for Scissorhands.
Scissorhands throws a front kick that sends Racic stumbling back into the cage.
Scissorhands throws a hook to the side of Racic's head but Racic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Racic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Scissorhands throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Edward Scissorhands is winning the standup battle so far.
Scissorhands with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slow jab from Scissorhands misses its intended target.
Scissorhands throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scissorhands throws a poor cross that misses
and Racic counters with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Racic misses with an uppercut. Scissorhands saw that one coming.
Scissorhands goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Scissorhands misses with a head kick.
A lazy left from Scissorhands finds it's target.
Scissorhands connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Racic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Scissorhands staying out of range there.#T1#
Racic slips under a jab from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands slips a jab from Racic.
Scissorhands is looking to land body kicks.
Racic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scissorhands.
Racic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Scissorhands misses the target.
Scissorhands fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Racic manages to avoid it.
Racic moves out of range as Scissorhands strikes.
Racic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Scissorhands counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Racic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Racic connects with a leg kick. Scissorhands looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Racic throws a leg kick that misses.
Racic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big left from Scissorhands misses.
Scissorhands misses with a looping right.
Scissorhands scores with a leg kick.
Scissorhands throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Scissorhands misses with a leg kick
and Racic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Racic misses with a low kick.
Scissorhands avoids the body shot from Racic.
Racic tried to score with a low kick but Scissorhands checks it.
Scissorhands walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Racic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Racic scores with a nice strike.
Scissorhands misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands tries to score with a low kick but Racic moves his leg out of the way.
Scissorhands is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Racic can do to turn this around?
Scissorhands misses with a low kick.
Racic looks to land a right hand but Scissorhands moved out of range.
Racic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Scissorhands counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Racic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Racic misses the shot to the body.
Scissorhands slips under a jab from Racic.
Scissorhands takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Scissorhands misses the shot to the body.
Scissorhands's jab looks to have found its range, popping Racic under the eye.
Scissorhands goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Scissorhands. #T3#
Scissorhands throws a looping overhand right but Racic ducks down to avoid it.
Racic moves out of range as Scissorhands throws a body kick.
Scissorhands scores with a nice right hand.
Scissorhands lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Racic cracks Scissorhands with an open hand slap.
Scissorhands misses the shot to the body.
Racic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Scissorhands. Scissorhands obviously looking to wear him down.
Scissorhands pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scissorhands wants to land a leg kick but Racic is out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Racic there.
Scissorhands scores with a jab. Racic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Racic thuds his right hand into Scissorhands's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC2#
Scissorhands is rocked!
Scissorhands throws a leg kick but Racic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Oh Scissorhands is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Racic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Scissorhands shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scissorhands scoring well with a low kick there.
Racic checks the leg kick.
Racic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A jab from Scissorhands misses. #T4#
Racic connects with a solid leg kick.
Racic takes one to the side of the head.
Scissorhands slips under a jab from Racic.
Scissorhands throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Scissorhands lands an impressive looking overhand right. Racic doesn't seem phased though.
Scissorhands tries to work over Racic's front leg with a kick but Racic checks it.
Scissorhands seems to have got his legs back now.
Racic throws a sloppy head kick and Scissorhands moves out of range easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Racic might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Scissorhands has got the better of the exchanges.
A looping hook to the body misses from Racic. Scissorhands does a little dance to reset his feet.
Racic has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Scissorhands.
Racic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scissorhands.
Racic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scissorhands.
Racic takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Scissorhands fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Racic checks it well.
Racic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Racic slips a straight right by Scissorhands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Racic moves out of range of the leg kick from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Scissorhands throws a hook to the side of Racic's head but Racic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scissorhands throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Scissorhands dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Racic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands cracks Racic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Scissorhands swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Racic was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Racic misses with a two punch combination.
Scissorhands fires out a quick counter leg kick but Racic just manages to avoid it.
Scissorhands tries a low kick but Racic avoids it.
Scissorhands tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Racic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Scissorhands misses with a low kick.
Scissorhands throws a big shot that misses.
Racic ducks under a wild hook from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands misses with a lunging right hand
and Racic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Scissorhands 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 Racic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Racic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Racic clobbers Scissorhands with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Racic misses with a left hand
and Scissorhands makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Racic really felt that one!
Racic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scissorhands lands with an overhand left.
Racic throws a body shot but no joy.
Scissorhands fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Racic manages to avoid it.
Scissorhands is looking to chop away at Racic's legs.
Scissorhands misses the jab.
Racic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Racic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scissorhands throws out the jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Racic scores with a hook.
Scissorhands throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Racic's head.
A big left from Scissorhands misses.
Scissorhands checks a leg kick.
Scissorhands half committed to a counter leg kick.
Racic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Racic is looking for the big counter here.
Scissorhands just misses with a punch to the body.
Racic lands with a nice body punch.
Racic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Racic takes a swing at Scissorhands's ribcage but misses.
Scissorhands takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Racic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Scissorhands can pounce on him.
Racic throws a right hand that Scissorhands ducks under and follows up with a left that Scissorhands also avoids with ease.
Scissorhands throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Racic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scissorhands misses with a hook. Racic ducked under it nicely.
Scissorhands is looking to slow Racic down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Racic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Racic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scissorhands.
Racic swinging wildly here. #T2#
Scissorhands throws a jab but it's blocked by Racic.
Scissorhands moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRacic.
Scissorhands clobbers Racic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Scissorhands throws a body punch but Racic moves out of range.
Racic throws a hook to the side of Scissorhands's head but Scissorhands sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Racic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slapping body kick lands there for Scissorhands.
A clash of legs there as Racic blocks the low kick.
Scissorhands throws a half hearted mid kick.
Racic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Racic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Racic throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Scissorhands counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A clash of legs there as Scissorhands blocks the low kick.
Racic misses with a hook. Scissorhands ducked under it nicely.
Scissorhands is looking to counter with head kicks.
Nice jab there from Racic.
Scissorhands throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Racic scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Scissorhands defending well as Racic loads up on a big left hand.
Scissorhands has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Racic.
Racic misses with a wild body shot.
Racic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Scissorhands's head backwards.
Scissorhands misses with a wild body shot.
Racic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Scissorhands!
Racic blocks the body kick.
Racic changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Antun Racic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edward Scissorhands is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Racic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Racic. Scissorhands does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scissorhands uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Racic.
Scissorhands avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Racic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Scissorhands slips a straight right by Racic.
Racic cracks Scissorhands with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Racic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Scissorhands counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Racic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Scissorhands can pounce on him.
Racic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scissorhands was well out of range. Poor timing from Racic.#T4#
Racic takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Scissorhands lands a leg kick that knocks Racic off balance momentarily.
Racic misses with a two punch combination.
Scissorhands feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Racics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A punch lands to the side of Racic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Racic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Scissorhands has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Scissorhands throws a nice inside leg kick.
Scissorhands connects with an inside leg kick.
Scissorhands lands a leg kick that knocks Racic off balance momentarily.
Scissorhands throws a head kick that half lands.
Scissorhands throws a low kick but Racic avoids it.
Racic throws a low kick, looking for Scissorhands's leg but Scissorhands calmly moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Racic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Racic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice leg kick lands there from Scissorhands.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Edward Scissorhands.
Well Scissorhands has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: CEC 569
Date: Feb 14, 2018

#R1#
Lowe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lowe looks to land a left hand but Racic moved out of range nicely.
Lowe thuds a left hand into Racic's body.
Lowe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lowe looks to land a combination but Racic avoids it well.
Lowe slips a straight right by Racic.
Racic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lowe.
Racic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lowe with a body shot.
Racic misses with a looping right.
Racic takes a swing at Lowe's ribcage but misses.
Lowe throws a quick counter kick to the body but Racic avoids it.
Racic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've been told by Lowe's head coaches at Jitz MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Racic throws a combination that misses
and Lowe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lowe throws a hook but Racic avoids it easily.
Lowe moves out of range as Racic strikes.
Lowe throws a leg kick but Racic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Racic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lowe manages to avoid it.
Racic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Racic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lowe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Lowe misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lowe missing with a left hand there. Racic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lowe throws a jab when Racic was well out of range.#T1#
Lowe throws a nice head kick!
Lowe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lowe throws a nice looking combination but Racic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lowe throws a nice looking combination but Racic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lowe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lowe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Racic cracks the inside of Lowe's front leg.
Lowe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lowe staying out of range there.
Lowe swings for the body but Racic moves out of range.
Racic thuds a left hand into Lowe's body.
Lowe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Racic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lowe blocks a head kick by Racic.
Lowe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Racic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Antun Racic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Racic throws a body punch but Lowe moves out of range.
Lowe appears to be looking for a big counter.
Racic throws a head kick that misses.
Lowe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Racic.
Lowe throwing a counter right hand but Racic manages to avoid it.
Racic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Racic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lowe walks into a stiff left hand from Racic.#T2#
Lowe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Racic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lowe lands a jab to the nose.
Racic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Racic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lowe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lowe throws an overhand right that lands on Racic's shoulder, as Racic tries to avoid the shot.
Racic throws a shot from downtown. Lowe moves away and avoids it.
Lowe loads up on a big right hand but Racic slips the punch.
Racic throws a head kick that misses.
Lowe fires out a quick counter leg kick but Racic just manages to avoid it.
Lowe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lowe missing with a left hand there. Racic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lowe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Racic on the side of the head.
Racic blocks a head kick by Lowe.
Racic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lowe throws out the jab.
Lowe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lowe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Racic counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Racic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Lowe looks to land a right hand but Racic moved out of range.
Racic throws a looping overhand right but Lowe ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Lowe.
Racic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lowe is looking for a counter combo.
Lowe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lowe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Racic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lowe misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Lowe.
Lowe checks a leg kick.
Lowe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lowe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Racic. Racic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lowe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Racic was well out of range. Poor timing from Lowe.
Racic throws a right hand that Lowe ducks under and follows up with a left that Lowe also avoids with ease.
Lowe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Lowe misses.
Racic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lowe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Racic misses with an uppercut.
Lowe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T4#
Lowe slips under a jab.
Racic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lowe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Racic lands a slapping body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lowe.
Lowe jabs at Racic's body.
Lowe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Racic.
Racic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Racic throws a body shot but no joy.
Lowe keeps Racic at a distance using the push kick.
Lowe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Racic.
Lowe misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Racic looks to throw the jab but Lowe is out of range.
Lowe misses with a head kick.
Racic connects with a nice looking jab.
Lowe plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Racic thuds his right hand into Lowe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC2#
Lowe is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Lowe 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#
Lowe throws a body punch but Racic moves out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like Mike Lowe has been cut.
Racic digs a good hook to Lowe's body.
Racic misses with a wild body shot.
Racic avoids the body shot from Lowe.
Racic misses with a straight right.
Lowe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mike Lowe is winning the standup battle so far.
Racic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lowe.
Lowe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Racic stuns Lowe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lowe connects with a crisp jab.
Racic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lowe misses with an uppercut. Racic saw that one coming.
Racic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Racic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lowe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Racic wants to land a leg kick but Lowe is out of range.
It looked like Lowe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Racic.
Lowe moves away from the strike by Racic.
Lowe throws a head kick that misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Racic crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lowe - the referee stops the clock and Racic gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lowe. Racic manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T1#
Nice body punch from Lowe.
Racic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lowe momentarily.
Lowe blocks the body kick.
Racic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lowe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Racic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lowe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lowe misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Racic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Racic misses the shot to the body.
Lowe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lowe scores with a head kick. Racic tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lowe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Racic. That did some damage!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Racic in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Racic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Racic slips a jab and a cross from Lowe.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Racic! But no joy.
Lowe keeps Racic at a distance using the push kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lowe throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Racic counters by moving into the clinch.
Lowe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Racic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Lowe can't find room to land a body shot as Racic controls the action. #BC#
Lowe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lowe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Racic can do to turn this around?
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lowe throws a combination. Racic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lowe lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lowe.
Racic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lowe.
Racic misses with the body kick
enabling Lowe to counter with a crisp jab.
Lowe throws a shot from downtown. Racic moves away and avoids it.
Lowe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Racic eats them both and turns towards Lowe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Racic scores with a hook.
Lowe throws a hook but Racic blocks it.
Lowe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lowe ducks under a wild hook from Racic.
Lowe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lowe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Racic manages to avoid it.
Lowe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Racic with a jab.#T3#
Lowe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Racic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lowe throws a one two combo. #KD2#
Racic sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Lowe to the ground! Racic dives into full mount looking to finish!
Oh Lowe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lowe looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Well, with Racic on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Lowe is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Lowe can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Racic has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lowe has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Racic is raining down hard shots and and Lowe has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Antun Racic!
Antun Racic opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: CEC 564
Date: Jan 17, 2018

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Scissorhands.
Racic moves out of range as Scissorhands strikes.
Scissorhands just misses with a punch to the body.
Scissorhands displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Racic throws out the jab.
Racic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Racic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Racic drops his hands momentarily and Scissorhands takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Racic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Racic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Racic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scissorhands.
Racic throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Racic throws a lazy right hand but Scissorhands sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Racic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Scissorhands's head backwards.
Scissorhands just misses with a punch to the body.
Scissorhands cracks Racic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Antun Racic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Racic misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Scissorhands on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Racic swings for the body but Scissorhands moves out of range.
Racic digs a good body shot into Scissorhands's ribs.#T1#
Scissorhands throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Racic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scissorhands keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Racic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Scissorhands. That did some damage!
Scissorhands throws the left hand but Racic avoids the punch easily.
Scissorhands just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRacic.
Scissorhands 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.
Racic missing with a left hand there. Scissorhands was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scissorhands throws an overhand right that lands on Racic's shoulder, as Racic tries to avoid the shot.
Racic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scissorhands connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Racic's hands.
A big left from Scissorhands misses.
Scissorhands ducks under a wild hook from Racic.
Racic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scissorhands throws out the jab.
Scissorhands with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Racic to score with a decent uppercut.
Scissorhands dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scissorhands scores with a body shot.
Scissorhands just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
A cross from Scissorhands lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scissorhands scores with a nice head shot.
Scissorhands throws a big shot that misses.
Racic throws a hook to the side of Scissorhands's head but Scissorhands sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Scissorhands on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Racic connects with a solid leg kick.
Scissorhands slips a jab from Racic.
Scissorhands takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Scissorhands wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A clash of legs there as Scissorhands blocks the low kick.#KD2#
Scissorhands sends Racic crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Scissorhands is motioning to the referee to let Racic up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Racic is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Antun Racic has been cut.
Scissorhands finds Racic's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Racic flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Scissorhands lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Racic will be OK.

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

Event: OFC 329: Palmer vs Wyatt II
Date: Dec 16, 2017

#R1#
Futter works the jab nicely.
Futter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Racic counters with a good low kick that Futter was not able to check.
Racic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Racic wants it to stay on the feet.
Racic lands with a right hand. #TD#
Futter gets a double leg takedown into Racic's guard.
Racic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Racic keeping moving, preventing Futter from controlling successfully.
Racic is trying to keep Futter in close.
Futter won't allow Racic to get back to his feet.
Racic wants to sweep here but Futter controlling him for the moment.
Futter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Racic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Racic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#ES2#
Racic pushes Futter off and gets back to his feet. #T1#
Futter tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Racic defends well and Futter ends up having to push Racic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buck Futter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Futter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Racic throws a body shot but no joy.
Futter tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Racic manages to circle out of the way.
Futter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Racic pinned against the cage. Racic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Racic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Futter.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Futter dives in and grabs Racic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Racic pushes down on Futter's head and hops out.
Racic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #TD#
Futter drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Racic explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Futter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Racic is fending him off so far but Futter persists. Nope, Racic circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Futter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Racic to score with a decent uppercut.
Futter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Futter tries for a takedown but Racic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Racic appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Racic's coach down at Helsinki Athletics Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Racic's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Racic fails to land with a series of punches.
Futter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Racic circles away.
Futter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Futter misses with a takedown attempt
and Racic counters with a two punch combo.
The fighters circling - Racic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donk. Racic catches Futter right on the button with a cross.
Futter connects with a right hand. Racic shakes it off.
Racic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Racic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Futter.
Futter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Racic cracks Futter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Futter fails with the takedown.
Futter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Racic feints and then cracks Futter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Futter down.
Racic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Racic scores with a one two! Futter had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Futter dives in for a single leg takedown but Racic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice shot lands for Racic.#CUT2#
It looks like Buck Futter has been cut.
Futter fails to land the takedown.
Futter steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Racic. That one must have hurt.#T3#
Futter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Racic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Racic throws out a loose jab but Futter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Futter changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Racic looks to throw the jab but Futter is out of range.
Futter avoids the head kick by Racic.
A looping hook to the body misses from Futter. Racic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Racic throws a jab when Futter was well out of range.
Futter misses with a takedown attempt - Racic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Racic misses with a looping right.
Racic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Futter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Racic.
Futter looks for a takedown but Racic sprawls well.
Futter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Futter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Racic but Racic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Racic ducks under a wild hook from Futter.
Racic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Futter. #T4#
Futter closes the distance and clinches up with Racic, looking for a takedown. Futter pushes Racic against the cage but Racic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Futter has a takedown stuffed.
Futter is breathing heavily.
Futter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Racic swivels and escapes.
Racic swings for the body but Futter moves out of range.
Futter wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Futter closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Futter lands in his opponent's guard.
Racic controls Futter momentarily but Futter frees himself.
Racic managing to control the position.
Racic wants to stand but Futter is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antun Racic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buck Futter'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.
#R2#
Futter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Futter moves out of range of the strikes.
Futter appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Futter slips a jab from Racic.
A nice leg kick lands there from Racic.
A head kick misses from Racic. #TD#
Futter shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Racic makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Racic.
Racic is looking to stand up but Futter isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Racic is trying to keep Futter in close.
Racic can't keep his opponent in guard - Futter advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Futter is controlling the pace. #T1#
Racic moves into full guard.
Racic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Futter is looking for a sweep. Racic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Futter is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Futter looking for submissions off his back.
Racic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Futter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2##SUB#
Futter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Racic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Racic keeps trying to improve his position.
Racic trying to control the action but Futter is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Racic is looking for a kimura but Futter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Racic to get the leverage.
Futter gets back to full guard.
Racic passes Futter's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Racic is trying to control the action in half guard but Futter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Futter moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Futter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Futter trying to control the position.
Futter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Futter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Racic manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Futter stops Racic from standing up.
Futter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Futter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES2#
Racic pushes Futter off and gets back to his feet.
Racic misses with a body shot.
Racic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Futter shoots and misses
and Racic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Futter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Futter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Racic defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buck Futter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Racic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by Racic.
Racic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Futter tries to counter with a takedown but Racic is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Futter dives in and scores a takedown into Racic's guard.
Racic wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Futter manages to pass to side control.
Futter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Racic is in trouble now - Futter has advanced to mount!
Racic tries to hold on but Futter pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antun Racic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Buck Futter'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.
#R3#
Racic just misses with a punch to the body.
Futter darts in looking for a takedown but Racic gets double underhooks and turns Futter into the cage.
Racic throws the left hand but Futter avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Futter bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Futter working away.
Racic looking for a sweep but Futter has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Racic wants to hold on but Futter pushes him away.
Futter controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Racic wants to control but Futter is having none of it.
Racic working to try and regain half guard. #T1##SUB#
Futter looking to secure an arm triangle but Racic defends it well.
Racic tries to lock up and control but Futter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Buck Futter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Racic is trying to stand up.
Futter takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Racic tries to improve his position but Futter has taken his back! Futter has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Racic tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Futter pushes Racic away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Buck Futter!
Buck Futter retains his bantamweight title!
Buck Futter seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFC 325: Palmer vs Fjera
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1##TD#
Racic shoots in and gets a takedown into Paquette's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Paquette manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Paquette fails to land.
Racic digs a right hand underneath Paquette's ribcage. Paquette let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Racic.
Paquette misses with the head strike.
Racic lands with a short shot to the head.
Paquette letting Racic take a breather here.
Paquette working hard to break the clinch.
Racic blocks an uppercut.
Paquette letting Racic take a breather here.
Racic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paquette lands a right hand that snaps the head of Racic backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paquette lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paquette.
Paquette scores with a shot to the side of Racic's head.
Paquette throws a head punch that misses.
Racic blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Paquette misses with the head strike.
Racic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paquette throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Racics head.
Racic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Racic tries a body shot but Paquette blocks it.
Racic blocks an uppercut.
Paquette prevents a body shot from Racic.
Racic misses with a punch on the inside.
Paquette misses with a hook from the clinch.
Racic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Paquette breaks the clinch.
Racic 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.
Racic misses with a looping right.
Racic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Paquette goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Racic lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Racic swats away the attempt to clinch by Paquette.
Paquette throws a series of punches but Racic moves out of range.
Racic lands with a right hand. #T2#
Racic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Antun Racic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paquette misses with an uppercut.
Racic throws a right and a left that Paquette avoids nicely.
Paquette bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Racic scores with a body shot. #TD#
Racic gets a double leg takedown into Paquette's guard.
Paquette trying to keep a closed guard but Racic is proving a slippery customer.
Racic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Paquette wants to get back to his feet but Racic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Racic sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Paquette's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paquette wants to control but Racic is keeping busy.
Paquette is looking to escape.#T3#
Paquette is looking for a sweep. Racic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Racic is pressing down on Paquette's thigh, looking to free his foot. Paquette is holding on for now. #SUB#
Racic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Paquette tries to get to full guard but Racic has control of the leg.
Racic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paquette keeps working.
Paquette is trying to stand back up but Racic is controlling him
Racic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Paquette knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Paquette pushes Racic off looking to stand but Racic dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Racic is working for a submission of some sort.
Racic wants to pass the guard but Paquette is defending well.
Paquette is staying active underneath Racic, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Racic throws out a powerful jab.
Paquette misses with a straight left.
Racic misses with an uppercut.
Paquette throws a shot from downtown. Racic moves away and avoids it.
A nice combination there by Racic.
Racic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Paquette makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antun Racic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Racic.
Paquette misses with a hook.
Racic half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab from Racic misses.
Racic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD#
Racic shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Paquette is trying to defend but Racic finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paquette is not content to let Racic control the position.
Racic 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. #ES2#
Paquette manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Racic keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Racic lands a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Racic has a couple of punches blocked by Paquette.
Racic is trying to maintain a safe position but Paquette gets an underhook and turns Racic into the cage.
Paquette misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paquette. #T1#
Paquette tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Racic lands with a right to the head.
Paquette swings wildly with an uppercut but Racic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paquette tries a body shot but Racic blocks it.
Paquette takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Paquette breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Racic takes a swing at Paquette's ribcage but misses.
Paquette doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Racic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Racic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Paquette scores with a crisp jab that stopped Racic in his tracks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Racic.
Paquette lands a head shot.
Paquette misses with an uppercut.
Racic tries to counter by clinching up but Paquette breaks away and moves out of range.
Paquette looks to land a right hand but Racic moved out of range.
Racic lands a nice looking body shot.
A big left from Paquette misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Racic throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Paquette misses with an uppercut.
Jab, jab by Paquette - just one landing.
Paquette takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Racic is looking to land body kicks.#TD#
Racic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Paquette sprawls well initially but Racic persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Racic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Paquette pushes Racic off looking to stand but Racic dives back in and keeps control.
Racic trying to mount his opponent but Paquette defends it.
Antun Racic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Racic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Racic wants to take a breather but Paquette is having none of it.
Paquette tries to get to full guard but Racic has control of the leg.
Paquette is trying to control but can't. #T3##SUB#
Racic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Paquette is just riding it out for now. Racic eventually gives up the hold.
Racic throwing shots but Paquette is blocking nicely.
Racic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Racic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Paquette trying to control but Racic postures up.
Paquette wants to get back to his feet.
Paquette is looking to improve his position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Racic is thwarting Paquette's attempts to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Paquette tries to kick Racic off but Racic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Racic moves out of range of the strikes.
Racic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Racic throws a hook but Paquette blocks it.
Paquette throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Racic.
Racic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Racic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Racic shoots in and drives through. Paquette sprawls well.
Paquette misses the shot to the body.
Racic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Paquette misses.
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 Antun Racic 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Racic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Racic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Racic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Paquette momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Racic.
Paquette misses with a straight left.
Racic throws a big shot that misses.
Racic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Paquette circles away.
Paquette throws a big counter head kick but Racic avoids it with no problem.
Paquette takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Racic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Paquette swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Racic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Paquette counters with a straight right hand.
Paquette fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Racic on the side of the head.
Paquette misses with a hook.
Racic changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paquette looks to throw the jab but Racic is out of range.
Paquette tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Racic was well out of range. Poor timing from Paquette.
Paquette tries to move into range but Racic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Antun Racic is winning the standup battle so far.
Paquette jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Racic tries to counter with a takedown but Paquette is quick to defend against it.
Racic pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Paquette throws a big shot that misses.
Racic connects with a leg kick. Paquette looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Paquette takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Paquette connects with a looping right hand.
Paquette checks a leg kick.
Paquette walks into a left hand.
A nice combination there by Racic.
Racic scores with a jab to the body.
Racic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Paquette. That did some damage!
Racic digs a good hook to Paquette's body.
A jab from Paquette misses.
Odell Paquette is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paquette bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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!
Racic misses with a double jab.
Racic cracks the inside of Paquette's front leg.
Paquette moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Paquette swings for the body but Racic moves out of range.
Paquette pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Paquette just misses with a punch to the body.
Paquette misses with a series of wild punches.
Paquette changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Paquette takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Some wild striking there from Racic.
Paquette cracks Racic with a good jab.
Odell Paquette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Racic lands a glancing blow to the side of Paquette's head.
Paquette throws a leg kick but Racic moved away.
A telegraphed right hand from Paquette misses the target.
Paquette tries a head kick but it misses.
Racic tries to counter with a takedown but Paquette is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Racic closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Paquette quickly recovers to half guard.
Paquette wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Racic passes the guard and advances to mount!
Racic is looking to work his way around to Paquette's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Racic won't let Paquette get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Paquette is squirming around, avoiding Racic's attempts to control the action.
Antun Racic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paquette can't escape the position.
Racic controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Paquette tries to hold on but Racic postures up.
Racic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Racic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Paquette keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Racic raining down shots from the mount!
Racic controlling the pace for now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antun Racic!
A determined Antun Racic didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: OFC 322: BK vs Loveladdy II
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
Darrow throws an off balance right hand
and Yabaisama counters with a thumping low kick.
Darrow avoids the body shot from Yabaisama.
Darrow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yabaisama was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Yabaisama looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Yabaisama misses.
Darrow moves to clinch but Yabaisama breaks away
and Yabaisama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Darrow shoots in but no luck this time.
Darrow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yabaisama manages to avoid it.
Darrow misses with a series of wild punches.
Yabaisama lands with a hook. Darrow tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Darrow.
Yabaisama tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Darrow is able to avoid easily.
Darrow is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Yabaisama connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A telegraphed right hand from Yabaisama misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yabaisama throws a hook but Darrow blocks it.#T1##CL2#
Darrow gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yabaisama avoiding damage.
A short uppercut from Yabaisama.
Darrow scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Darrow fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Darrow.
Yabaisama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yabaisama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yabaisama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yabaisama crunches a lovely knee into Darrow's ribcage.
Darrow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yabaisama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yabaisama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yabaisama is looking to control Darrow's arms but Darrow gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yabaisama has his back to the cage.
Yabaisama pushes Darrow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yabaisama misses with a body punch.
Yabaisama fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Yabaisama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Darrow wants to clinch
and Yabaisama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Darrow throws a jab but it's blocked by Yabaisama.
Darrow blocks a jab.
Diagoro Yabaisama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Darrow bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darrow trying to control the action but Yabaisama is working from the bottom.
Darrow lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Yabaisama down.
Darrow trying to control the action but Yabaisama is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Darrow goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Yabaisama rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Darrow's guard! Nice work there by Yabaisama! #SUB2#
Darrow is looking for a triangle here but Yabaisama uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T3#
Yabaisama wants to control but Darrow is keeping him busy.
Darrow is looking for a sweep.
Yabaisama trying to control the position but Darrow is working away.
Darrow is trying to improve his position.#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.
Yabaisama is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Yabaisama trying to control the action but Darrow is working from the bottom.
Darrow tries to improve position but can't.
Yabaisama staying calm.
Darrow is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diagoro Yabaisama dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Darrow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Darrow looks to land a right hand but Yabaisama moved out of range.
Yabaisama feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Yabaisama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Darrow.
Darrow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Darrow throws a leg kick but Yabaisama sees it coming and moves out of range.
Darrow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yabaisama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Darrow throws a body punch but Yabaisama moves out of range.
Darrow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yabaisama moves away.#TD2#
Darrow gets a double leg takedown into Yabaisama's guard.
Yabaisama pulls Darrow in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yabaisama trying to keep a closed guard but Darrow is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Darrow throwing strikes from guard but Yabaisama blocks nicely.
Yabaisama controls Darrow momentarily but Darrow frees himself.
Balfour Darrow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Darrow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Darrow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yabaisama working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Darrow.
Yabaisama pulls Darrow in close to prevent any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Yabaisama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Yabaisama is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd cheers as Darrow lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yabaisama doesn't seem phased though.
Yabaisama fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Darrow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Darrow tries to throw a body punch but Yabaisama avoids it by throwing Darrow back against the cage.
Yabaisama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Darrow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yabaisama backwards. #BC#
Yabaisama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Darrow throws a series of punches but Yabaisama moves out of range.
Darrow throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Darrow connects with a body shot that sends Yabaisama's belly button to the back.
Yabaisama misses with a jab, cross combination.
Darrow tries to clinch but Yabaisama is having none of it.
Yabaisama takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Balfour Darrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Darrow.
A big left from Darrow misses.
Darrow throws a body kick that misses. #TD2#
Darrow closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Yabaisama's guard.
Yabaisama has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Yabaisama controls Darrow momentarily but Darrow frees himself.
Yabaisama keeping moving, preventing Darrow from controlling successfully.
Yabaisama seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Yabaisama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yabaisama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Darrow is one step ahead there.
Yabaisama keeping moving, preventing Darrow from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Darrow closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yabaisama is looking to control Darrow's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yabaisama avoid being mounted?
Darrow lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balfour Darrow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Yabaisama misses the jab.
Yabaisama wants to land a leg kick but Darrow is out of range.
Darrow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Darrow throws a head kick that misses
enabling Yabaisama to counter with a crisp jab.
Darrow lands with an uppercut that bounces Yabaisama off the cage and back into range.
Darrow misses with an uppercut.
Yabaisama cracks a nice hook into Darrow's ribs.
Darrow throws out a loose jab but Yabaisama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yabaisama throws a leg kick but Darrow moved away.
Darrow throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yabaisama on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed right hand from Darrow misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Yabaisama on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yabaisama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Balfour Darrow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Darrow misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
A big left from Yabaisama misses.
Darrow tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Darrow scores with a decent looking hook.
Darrow scores with a nice body kick.
Darrow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yabaisama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Darrow. Those never looked like landing.
Darrow misses with a hook.
Yabaisama takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yabaisama lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#
It looks like Balfour Darrow has been cut.
Darrow checks the leg kick.
Darrow loads up on a big right hand but Yabaisama slips the punch.
A big right from Yabaisama misses.
Darrow takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Darrow throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darrow lands with a slapping head kick.
Darrow tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Yabaisama takes a swing at Darrow's ribcage but misses.
Darrow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A bone on bone clash there as Darrow blocks the leg kick.
Darrow shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Darrow throws a nice looking combination but Yabaisama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Darrow takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yabaisama walks into a left hand.
Yabaisama defending well as Darrow loads up on a big left hand.
Darrow tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Yabaisama misses.
Darrow works Yabaisama's body with a nice hook.
Darrow throws a series of punches but Yabaisama moves out of range.
Yabaisama dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Darrow. That did some damage!
Darrow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yabaisama moves away.#T3#
Darrow connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Darrow misses the target.
Yabaisama is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Yabaisama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darrow.
Darrow steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Yabaisama.
Yabaisama misses with a hook. Darrow ducked under it nicely.
Darrow drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yabaisama defends it well.
Darrow misses with a left hand
and Yabaisama counters with a good low kick that Darrow was not able to check.
Darrow throws a hook but Yabaisama avoids it easily.
Yabaisama was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Darrow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yabaisama.
A head kick misses from Darrow.
An attempted straight right counter from Yabaisama misses the target.
Yabaisama misses with the combination.
Yabaisama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Darrow throws a leg kick but Yabaisama sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Darrow avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yabaisama takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T4#
Darrow gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Yabaisama to counter with a crisp jab.
Yabaisama throws a leg kick but Darrow checks it.
Darrow moves out of range of the body kick from Yabaisama.
Darrow chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Darrow shoots in for a takedown but Yabaisama shows good takedown defense.
Darrow is looking to slow Yabaisama down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Darrow does it's job there.
Good leg kick by Darrow there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sloppy strikes from Yabaisama. Those never looked like landing.
Darrow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yabaisama does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Darrow looks for the body kick but Yabaisama saw that one coming.
Yabaisama checks a low kick from Darrow.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yabaisama, right into the meat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balfour Darrow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Darrow 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: OFC 317: Hilo
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Barbados tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darrow was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbados.
Darrow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Darrow on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barbados throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Darrow throws a nice looking combination but Barbados bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barbados went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Barbados keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbados went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Darrow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barbados sprawls well. Barbados wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Darrow gets slowly back to his feet.
Barbados tests Darrow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow wants to slow Barbados down by chopping away at his legs.
Darrow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbados is looking for a counter combo.
Barbados avoids the body shot from Darrow.
Darrow misses with an uppercut. Barbados saw that one coming.#T1#
Barbados lands the left hand.
Barbados misses with the combination.
Darrow throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barbados missing with a left hand there. Darrow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Darrow misses the shot to the body.
Darrow takes a swing at Barbados's ribcage but misses.
It appears Barbados was looking to counter with a kick there.
Barbados on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barbados looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Darrow misses the jab.
Barbados seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Barbados looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Darrow fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barbados looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Darrow is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barbados rather than just go for the knockout.
Darrow cracks Barbados with an open hand slap.
Darrow stalks Barbados and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barbados's face. Barbados staggers backwards, shaken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darrow lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barbados backs up against the cage. #T2#
Jab by Darrow.
Darrow with a hook.
Barbados rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Darrow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aldo Barbados is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Barbados finds it's way through Darrow's defenses.
Darrow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Darrow with a hook.
Barbados scores with a one two! Darrow had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Darrow connects with a nice looking jab.
Darrow avoids the head kick by Barbados.
Barbados takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Darrow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbados walks into a jab.
Darrow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbados.
Darrow bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barbados's head.#T3#
Barbados closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Darrow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbados manages to avoid it.
Barbados is looking for a counter combo.
Darrow connects with a jab.
Barbados looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barbados takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Darrow looks to land a left hand but Barbados moved out of range nicely.
Barbados throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbados takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barbados throws a right and a left that both miss.
Darrow lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbados's sensitive parts.
Barbados throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Darrow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbados misses with an uppercut.
Darrow throws a counter combo.
Darrow scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darrow throws a body punch but Barbados moves out of range.
Darrow cracks Barbados with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Barbados defending well as Darrow loads up on a big left hand.
Barbados throws a series of punches but Darrow avoids them all with ease.
Barbados avoids the body shot from Darrow.
Darrow misses with a kick to the body.
Barbados displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darrow throws out the jab.
Barbados keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Darrow.
Darrow scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Darrow lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Darrow scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Darrow misses with an uppercut. Barbados saw that one coming.
Barbados misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2#
Barbados gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Darrow to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Barbados is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balfour Darrow dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Barbados takes one to the chin there.
Darrow connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Darrow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Darrow misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbados counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Darrow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Darrow does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Darrow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Darrow connects with a crisp jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Darrow.
Barbados throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darrow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbados looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Barbados throws a shot from downtown. Darrow moves away and avoids it.
Barbados stuffs the takedown attempt from Darrow. Darrow gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Barbados moves out of range as Darrow strikes.
Balfour Darrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darrow sizes up Barbados with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Darrow connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Darrow lunges at Barbados with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barbados's hand.
Balfour Darrow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Darrow throws a big shot that misses.
Barbados looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice combination there by Darrow.
Barbados looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Darrow catches Barbados with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Darrow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Darrow throws a leg kick that misses.
Barbados tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbados looks to land a left hand but Darrow moved out of range nicely.
Barbados will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barbados lands a body shot. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbados throws a lazy right hand but Darrow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Barbados.
Barbados's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Darrow connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barbados scrambles back to his feet.
Darrow misses with a straight right.
Nice shot by Darrow.
Barbados tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darrow was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbados.
Darrow moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbados misses with a few strikes there.
Barbados moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick from Darrow misses.
A low kick from Darrow misses
and Barbados counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbados misses with a two punch combination.
Barbados will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Darrow scores with a leg kick.
Darrow listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Darrow swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barbados.
Darrow lands a really nice looking cross but Barbados seems unphased.
Barbados throws a jab when Darrow was well out of range.
Darrow lands a lovely overhand right.
Darrow throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barbados pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Darrow looks to throw the jab but Barbados is out of range.
Darrow digs a good body shot into Barbados's ribs.
Darrow throws a head kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Darrow.#T4#
Barbados moves out of range as Darrow throws a body kick.
Darrow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbados was well out of range. Poor timing from Darrow.
A counter left hand to the body from Barbados misses its target.
Barbados bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbados avoids the body shot from Darrow.
Darrow moves out of range of the body kick from Barbados.
Barbados goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Darrow throws a leg kick which misses Barbados's front leg but catches the back leg as Barbados tries to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Darrow, right into the meat.
Aldo Barbados is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Darrow looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Darrow's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Barbados can't keep his opponent in guard - Darrow advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barbados is looking to get back to full guard here but Darrow has managed to pass to side control instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balfour Darrow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Barbados swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barbados thows a left - swing and a miss!
Darrow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Some wild striking there from Barbados.
Barbados needs to keep his hands up - Darrow had a free shot at his head there.
Darrow throws a body punch but Barbados moves out of range.
It looked like Barbados was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Barbados.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbados scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barbados takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barbados swings for the body but Darrow moves out of range.
Darrow throws a sloppy body shot
and Barbados counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbados looks to land a left hand but Darrow moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Barbados throws a nice looking combination but Darrow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Darrow feints the counter takedown.
Darrow throws a series of punches but Barbados avoids them all with ease.
Barbados went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Darrow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbados manages to avoid it.
Darrow connects with a leg kick. Barbados looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Darrow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbados bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Darrow scores with a kick to the midsection.
Barbados is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Darrow lands with a good body shot.
Barbados misses with a two punch combination.
Barbados ducks under a wild hook from Darrow.
A jab from Barbados does it's job there.
Barbados throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darrow throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barbados counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darrow swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Barbados fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Darrow looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Darrow delivers a nice body kick.
Barbados avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barbados avoids a kick to the body.
Barbados went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Darrow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbados.#TD2#
Darrow shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Barbados is trying to stand.
Darrow is pressing down on Barbados's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barbados is holding on for now.
Darrow is stalling here. Barbados is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Darrow seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Barbados has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Balfour Darrow has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Darrow gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Darrow works his way to full guard. Good work.
Darrow is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Darrow moves into full mount! Barbados won't be happy about that!
Balfour Darrow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barbados is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Darrow tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Darrow's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Darrow is continuing to stall.
Aldo Barbados has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Balfour Darrow.
Well Darrow has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: KAMIKAZE 54: Level Hard
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Qwe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Qwe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Darrow connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Qwe scrambles back to his feet.
Darrow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Darrow works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Darrow.
Qwe throws a series of punches but Darrow avoids them all with ease.
Darrow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Darrow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Qwe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Qwe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Qwe misses the jab.
Darrow cracks Qwe with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Qwe misses with the combination.
Darrow lands a lovely overhand right.
Qwe misses with a hook.
Qwe's coach down at White Lotus was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Qwe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Qwe throws a body kick that misses.
Darrow stuns Qwe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Qwe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Darrow throws a low kick but Qwe moves out of range easily.
Darrow avoids a kick to the body.
Darrow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Qwe was well out of range. Poor timing from Darrow.
Qwe throws a series of punches but Darrow moves out of range.
Darrow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Qwe moves away.
Darrow lunges at Qwe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Qwe's hand.
Darrow chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Qwe can pounce on him.
A telegraphed right hand from Darrow misses the target.
Darrow misses with a body shot.
Qwe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Qwe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Darrow can pounce on him.
The crowd cheers as Qwe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Darrow doesn't seem phased though.
Qwe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Qwe misses with an uppercut.
Darrow is looking to counter the offense by Qwe and move into the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Darrow 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 Qwe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Qwe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Darrow lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Qwe defending well as Darrow loads up on a big left hand.
Some wild striking there from Darrow.
Qwe shapes to counter with a head kick.
Qwe slips under a jab.
Qwe with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Darrow.
Qwe scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Balfour Darrow has been cut.
Darrow lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice shot lands for Darrow.
Qwe scores with a hook to the body. Darrow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Qwe drops his hands momentarily and Darrow takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Darrow throws a hook but Qwe blocks it.
Darrow checks a leg kick. #T3#
Darrow keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Qwe slips a straight right by Darrow.
Darrow looks to score with a jab to the body but Qwe is just out of range.
Balfour Darrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darrow stuns Qwe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Qwe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Qwe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Some wild striking there from Qwe.
Qwe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Darrow ducks under a wild hook from Qwe.
Darrow is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Qwe takes a swing at Darrow's ribcage but misses.
Qwe throws a body punch but Darrow moves out of range.
Darrow moves out of range as Qwe throws a body kick.
Darrow tries to land a front kick but Qwe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Qwe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Darrow misses with a body kick. #T4#
Qwe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Darrow.
Qwe thuds a left hand into Darrow's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darrow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Darrow blocks the body kick.
Darrow quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Qwe lands a leg kick that knocks Darrow off balance momentarily.
Darrow keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Darrow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Qwe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Qwe only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Darrow missing with a left hand there. Qwe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Qwe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Qwe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Qwe slips a straight right by Darrow.
Darrow looks to throw the jab but Qwe is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Darrow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Darrow fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Qwe on the side of the head.
Qwe jabs Darrow right on the nose. Darrow blinks but takes it well.
Darrow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balfour Darrow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Balfour Darrow's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Qwe missing with a left hand there. Darrow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Darrow throws a hook to the side of Qwe's head but Qwe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Qwe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Darrow.
Darrow throws a head kick that Qwe semi-blocks. #ROC#
Qwe is rocked!
Darrow stuns Qwe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Qwe is still on wobbly legs! Can Darrow finish him?
That kick from Darrow tenderised Qwe's leg. Qwe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Darrow cracks Qwe on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Qwe falls backwards against the cage. Darrow follows up with more strikes that drop Qwe to his knees. Darrow keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Qwe! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balfour Darrow!
A victorious Balfour Darrow thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: KAMIKAZE 48: Hard Work
Date: Aug 27, 2017

#R1#
Darrow needs to keep his hands up - Grande had a free shot at his head there.
Darrow misses with a wild body shot.
Grande tries to clinch but Darrow is having none of it.
Grande looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Darrow looks to land a right hand but Grande moved out of range.
Darrow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grande swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Darrow throws the left hand but Grande avoids the punch easily.
Grande lands a glancing blow to the side of Darrow's head.
Darrow works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Grande feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Darrows jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Grande clinches.
Darrow is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Grande is defending well.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darrow is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Grande pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Grande lands with a light punch inside.
Grande is pressed up against the cage. Darrow has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grande down to the mat. Grande avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balfour Darrow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grande lands a lovely overhand right.
Grande throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grande wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Darrow swats away the attempt to clinch by Grande.#T1#
Grande scores with a shot to the body.
Grande misses with a wild combination.
Grande 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.
Grande fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Darrow looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grande connects with a jab.
Grande throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Grande.
Grande keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Darrow.
Grande throws a right and a left that Darrow avoids nicely.
Grande scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Darrow doesn't seem bothered though.
Grande punishes Darrow's body with a nice straight punch.
Jesus Chico Grande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grande paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Darrow is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Grande.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Grande.
Grande lands with a nice combination. Darrow backs away looking to recover.#T2#
Darrow takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Grande misses with a hook.
Grande ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice cross by Grande.
Grande scores with a punch to the head.
Darrow throws a body punch but Grande moves out of range.
Grande swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Grande there.
Darrow takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Darrow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Darrow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grande throws out the jab.
Grande slips under a jab from Darrow.
A countering left hand to the body from Grande misses.
Darrow connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Jesus Chico Grande has been cut.
Grande works over Darrow's head and body with a nice combination.
A shot to the liver by Grande. Beautiful body shot.
Grande staying out of range there.
Grande throws a right and a left that Darrow avoids nicely.
Darrow swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jesus Chico Grande is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Grande throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grande slips a jab from Darrow.
Good exchange - Darrow coming out on top.#T3#
Darrow walks into a straight right hand from Grande.
Grande missing with a left hand there. Darrow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Grande rushes Darrow and presses him up against the cage.
Darrow has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grande is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darrow.
Darrow drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grande gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right from Grande.
Grande lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grande lands a right hand that snaps the head of Darrow backwards.
Grande is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Grande.
Darrow has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Grande after a bit of a struggle.
Grande lands a shot to the body.
Darrow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grande lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Darrow backwards. #ROC2#
Darrow is rocked!
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!
Darrow is working for takedown but Grande is calmly controlling the position for now.
Oh Darrow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Darrow takes a shot to the head.
Grande prevents a takedown attempt there.
Darrow is breathing heavily.#T4#
Grande creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Darrow's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Darrow drops to his knees and Grande pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Chico Grande!
Post fight, Jesus Chico Grande stared into the camera and said 'Stop saying that I look like Goofy! In Colombia, I am known as La Bestia! Stop saying that I look like the Disney character! '.

Event: KAMIKAZE 45: Born To Fight
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1#
Darrow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grande was well out of range. Poor timing from Darrow.
Darrow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Darrow misses with a wild body shot.
Darrow has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Holding Cell in the buildup to the fight.
Darrow darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD#
Darrow fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Grande to the ground. Darrow is now in Grande's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darrow trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Grande manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Darrow pulls Grande in close to prevent any damage.
Darrow trying to strike off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande won't allow Darrow to sweep him here. #SU2#
Grande decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Darrow, up you get!
Grande takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Darrow fails with the takedown.#T1#
Grande misses with a combination #CL#
and Darrow moves into the clinch.
Grande is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Grande fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Darrow works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Grande really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Darrow. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Darrow looking to pass the guard.
Darrow is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Darrow sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Grande's guard.
Darrow trying to mount his opponent but Grande defends it.
Grande is trying to control but can't. #T2##SUB#
Darrow 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. #SUB#
Darrow is working for a submission of some sort.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Grande can do anything to dispel that myth.
Grande is refusing to be controlled, as Darrow sits in half guard. #T3##SUB#
Darrow 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.
Darrow stalling. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Darrow is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Darrow is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grande defends it well.
Grande keeping hold of Darrow's head, controlling as best he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Darrow is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balfour Darrow dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Darrow swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grande.#CUT#
It looks like Jesus Chico Grande has been cut.
Grande wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grande throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grande takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Darrow takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grande throws a body shot but no joy.
Darrow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Darrow takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Grande connects with a single shot there.
Darrow dives in and grabs Grande's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grande pushes down on Darrow's head and hops out.
Darrow with a poor takedown
and Grande connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grande throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darrow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balfour Darrow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grande's corner calls for a 1-2. Grande obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Grande throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Darrow on the side of the head.
Grande has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Grande. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grande.
Grande slaps away a takedown attempt from Darrow, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Grande cracks Darrow with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grande scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC2#
Darrow is rocked!
Grande works Darrow's body with a nice hook.
Oh Darrow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jesus Chico Grande is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Darrow misses with a looping right.
Grande lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Darrow falls backwards - clearly groggy! Grande dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Chico Grande!
Post fight, an emotional Jesus Chico Grande said 'Stop saying that I look like Goofy! In Colombia, I am known as La Bestia! Stop saying that I look like the Disney character! '.

Event: C11: Baker vs Ashton
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
Darrow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Darrow takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Darrow misses with a body punch
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Darrow.
Darrow avoids a kick to the body.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Darrow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Darrow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Darrow throws a hook but Jones blocks it.#TD2#
Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into Darrow's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darrow wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jones trying to control but Darrow is working from the bottom.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
Darrow looking to control.
Jones being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Darrow is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Shark Tank MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB#
Darrow escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Darrow wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Darrow swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Darrow is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Darrow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Darrow is trying to control the position but Jones postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Darrow moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
Darrow is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Darrow throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Darrow misses the jab.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Darrow is out of range.
Darrow digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Balfour Darrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darrow misses with a body shot.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Darrow saw it coming and moves away.
Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
Darrow misses with an uppercut.
Jones lands a jab to Darrow's midsection.#CL2#
Jones drives through and clinches with Darrow against the cage.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darrow.
Darrow throws a head punch that misses.
Darrow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Darrow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones prevents a body shot from Darrow.
Darrow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow. #TD2#
Jones turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jones manages to end up in side control.
Darrow manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jones's best efforts.
Darrow wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Darrow wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones trying to control the action but Darrow is working from the bottom.
Jones is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Jones controlling the action here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
It looks like Jones might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Darrow trying to control from the bottom.
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. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Darrow's temple.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jones in particular looking to stall.
Darrow pushes Jones off looking to stand but Jones dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malik Jones dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
Good exchange - Darrow coming out on top.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darrow was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Darrow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Darrow tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Darrow on the side of the head.
Darrow takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darrow misses with an uppercut.
Darrow looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Darrow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Darrow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Darrow sets himself, and Jones steps forward looking for the clinch! Darrow avoids it this time.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darrow moves away.#T1#
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Malik Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Darrow.
A nice combination there by Darrow.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Darrow.
Jones looks to land a combination but Darrow avoids it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Darrow.
Darrow throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones flicks out a counter leg kick but Darrow steps away.
Darrow throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Darrow tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Darrow throws a body kick that misses
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Darrow darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Darrow.
Darrow misses with an uppercut
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Jones pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Darrow back to the cage. Jones follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC2#
Darrow is rocked!
Darrow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oh Darrow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Jones! Darrow is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malik Jones!
Malik Jones decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Combate 5: Orgulho
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Darrow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Knight forces Darrow back against the cage and clinches.
Knight misses with a punch on the inside.
Knight can't find room to land a body shot as Darrow controls the action.
Darrow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knight can't find room to land a body shot as Darrow controls the action.
Darrow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Knight has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Knight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knight.
Darrow misses with some punches.
Darrow tries a body shot but Knight blocks it.
Darrow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knight struggles to land a body shot inside as Darrow controls his hands.
Knight struggles to land a body shot inside as Darrow controls his hands.
Darrow misses with some punches.
Knight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knight pushes Darrow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Darrow lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Knight. #T1#
Knight has a couple of punches blocked by Darrow.
Knight scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Darrow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Darrow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Knight's efforts to push away.
Knight misses with the head strike.
Darrow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Darrow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knight can't find room to land a body shot as Darrow controls the action.
Darrow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Darrow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Darrow throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight.
Darrow misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Knight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knight feints and then cracks Darrow's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Darrow down.
Darrow scores with a jab.#T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Knight blocks the leg kick.
Knight throws a hook to the side of Darrow's head but Darrow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Darrow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight stalks Darrow and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Darrow's face. Darrow staggers backwards, shaken.
Left hook, right uppercut from Darrow.
Knight tries to score with a low kick but Darrow moves his leg out of the way.
Knight connects with a crisp jab.
Knight lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC#
Darrow is rocked!
Balfour Darrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darrow gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Knight gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Darrow is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shovel Knight!
Shovel Knight thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: USFC 138
Date: Feb 17, 2017

#R1#
Alvarez misses with a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Darrow misses its target.
Darrow misses with a body shot.
Alvarez steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Alvarez throws a big shot that misses.
A jab lands there for Alvarez.
Darrow throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvarez pushes Darrow away with a front kick.
Alvarez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez lunges at Darrow with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Darrow's hand.
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darrow.
Alvarez slips under a jab from Darrow.
Darrow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Alvarez scores with a sloppy right hand. Darrow should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Alvarez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alvarez lands an elbow just above Darrow 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Balfour Darrow has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darrow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alvarez blocking some punches.
Darrow dodges an elbow strike from Alvarez.
A nice right hand lands inside from Darrow.
Darrow prevents a body shot from Alvarez. #T1#
Alvarez lands an elbow inside.
Darrow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Alvarez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Darrow backwards.
Nice elbow from Alvarez. #ROC2#
Darrow is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darrow.
Darrow blocks a body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oh Darrow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alvarez has Darrow pressed against the cage.
Alvarez lands an uppercut.
Alvarez lands an elbow just above Darrow 's eye.
Darrow dodges an elbow strike from Alvarez.
Alvarez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alvarez blocks a body shot from Darrow.
Darrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alvarez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darrow takes an elbow to the forehead.
Darrow blocks the elbow strike.
Alvarez lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Darrow to his knees! Alvarez keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Alvarez!
Michael Alvarez is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath Michael Alvarez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: USFC 134
Date: Jan 22, 2017

#R1#
Darrow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crunch! Darrow slams his shin into Miller's torso.
A punch combination from Darrow misses.
A quick step to the side and Miller tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darrow scores with a jab to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Miller.
Darrow is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The fighters circling - Miller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Darrow! But no joy.
Darrow swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
A slow jab from Miller misses its intended target.
Miller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Miller with a hook.
Miller throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Darrow holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Darrow fails to land.
Miller taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Darrow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller pressing his opponent against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darrow has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
Darrow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Miller can't find room to land a body shot as Darrow controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darrow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Darrow on the inside.
Darrow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darrow lands a hook to the side of the head.
Darrow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darrow has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
Darrow dodges an elbow strike from Miller.
I was talking to Miller's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Darrow lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Miller just misses with a elbow thrown towards Darrow's brow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller prevents a body shot from Darrow. #T2#
Darrow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Darrow lands a right hand.
Darrow misses with a punch on the inside.
Darrow displaying some good clinch control by pressing Miller up against the cage.
Darrow holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Darrow misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Darrow.
Darrow lands a shot to the body.
Miller is pressed up against the cage. Darrow has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Miller down to the mat. Miller avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Darrow uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Miller throws a body kick that misses.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
Miller looks to land a combination. Darrow sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Miller misses with a hook.
Miller closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Darrow throws a body shot but no joy.
Miller is looking for a counter combo.#T3#
Miller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Darrow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Darrow scores with a nice right hand.
A nice combination there by Miller.
Miller blocks a low kick nicely.
Some wild striking there from Miller.
Darrow steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Miller.
Miller walks into a stiff left hand from Darrow.
Miller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Darrow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Darrow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Darrow.
Darrow fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Miller is out of range. #T4#
Miller swings widly with a right hand
and Darrow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Miller moves into the clinch successfully.
Miller misses with some punches.
Miller pushes Darrow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miller trying to control the position but instead, Darrow has worked for underhooks and has pushed Miller into the cage.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Darrow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Miller blocking some punches.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Miller.
Darrow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Miller.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darrow lands with a right to the head.
Darrow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miller trying to land knees to the body.
Darrow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miller can't find room to land a body shot as Darrow controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balfour Darrow dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Miller moves out of range as Darrow strikes.
Miller doesn't manage to clinch there - Darrow circles away.
Darrow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller jabs at Darrow's body.
Darrow misses with a straight left.
Darrow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Miller walks into a straight right hand from Darrow.
Miller misses with the combination.
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd cheers as Darrow lands an impressive looking overhand right. Miller doesn't seem phased though.
Miller tries to clinch but Darrow moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Miller coming out on top.
Darrow lands with a hook. Miller tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Darrow keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darrow sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Miller closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T1#
Miller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Darrow plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC2#
Miller is rocked!
Miller loads up on a big right hand but Darrow slips the punch.
Darrow tries to counter by closing the distance.
Oh Miller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miller works Darrow's body with a nice hook.
Miller seems to have got his legs back now.
Darrow slips a jab and a cross from Miller.
Darrow throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Darrow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Darrow tries to counter with a clinch but Miller shakes him off and moves away.
Darrow ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Darrow lands a head kick!
Miller throws a series of punches but Darrow moves out of range.
Miller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Darrow.
Miller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller throws a one two combo.
Darrow throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Miller slips a jab from Darrow.#T2#
Miller throws a hook but Darrow blocks it.
Darrow connects with a jab.
Darrow blocks the body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Darrow.
A head kick from Darrow lands but Miller takes it in his stride.
Darrow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab from Darrow.
Darrow lands with a hook. Miller tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Miller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Darrow throws a quick inside leg kick.
Darrow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Miller. That did some damage!
Darrow takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Darrow moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Miller blocks the body kick.
Josh Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Darrow lands with a nice body kick.
Darrow throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily. #T3#
Darrow slips a jab and a cross from Miller.
Darrow throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Darrow throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Darrow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miller.
Miller is looking to clinch.
Darrow throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Darrow lands a really nice looking cross but Miller seems unphased.
Darrow dodges the punch combination from Miller.
Darrow moves out of range of the strikes.
Darrow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Darrow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Miller cracks Darrow with an open hand slap.
Balfour Darrow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A cross from Darrow lands.#T4#
Darrow throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darrow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Miller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Miller will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Darrow up against the cage.
Darrow lands a shoulder strike.
Darrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Miller stalls.
Darrow lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darrow tries to work over Miller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darrow stalling in the clinch but Miller improves position.
Darrow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Darrow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balfour Darrow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Darrow cracks Miller with a right hand to the side of the head.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Darrow tries to counter by closing the distance.
Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Darrow's shoulder, as Darrow tries to avoid the shot.
No joy there for Miller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Darrow moves out of range as Miller strikes.
A big right from Darrow misses.
Miller is looking to counter with a body kick.
Miller moves out of range of the body kick from Darrow.
Darrow with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Miller to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Miller moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Darrow.
A short body shot lands from Miller as the two fighters clinch.
Darrow prevents a body shot from Miller.
Darrow blocks a body shot from Miller.
Darrow lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Miller or not.
Miller looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
Miller taking a breather.
Darrow tries to work over Miller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller.
Darrow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Darrow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darrow swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balfour Darrow seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Darrow lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miller misses with a punch on the inside.
Miller trying to stall but Darrow improves his position.
Darrow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miller misses with a punch to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Miller takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Miller digs a right hand underneath Darrow's ribcage. Darrow let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Miller manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Darrow scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Miller is looking to control Darrow's arms but Darrow gets an underhook and turns him. Now Miller has his back to the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Darrow.
Miller stalling in the clinch but Darrow improves position.
Miller cracks Darrow with a nice body shot.
Miller gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Miller lands a body shot in the clinch.
Darrow blocks the elbow strike.
Miller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Darrow backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right hook to the body lands for Darrow.
Miller working aggressively here.
Miller taking a breather.
Darrow avoids a wild elbow strike from Miller.
Darrow misses with a body punch.
Miller blocking some punches.
Miller is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Miller.#T3#
Miller is looking to control Darrow's arms but Darrow gets an underhook and turns him. Now Miller has his back to the cage.
Miller takes a shot to the head.
Darrow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Millers head.
Darrow changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Miller fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Darrow thuds a left hand into Miller's body.
Darrow feints and then cracks Miller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Miller down. #TD#
Miller shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Darrow won't allow Miller to pass to mount. #T4#
Miller looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Miller trying to control from Darrow's half guard. Darrow has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Darrow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darrow is trying to control the position but Miller postures up.
Miller trying to control but Darrow is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Darrow looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Josh Miller did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darrow misses with a body shot.
Miller went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A nice combination there by Miller.
A thudding body kick lands there by Darrow!
Miller lands a glancing blow to the side of Darrow's head.
Miller tries to clinch but Darrow moves out of range.
Darrow connects with an inside leg kick.
Miller throws a shot from downtown. Darrow moves away and avoids it.
Darrow tries to counter by closing the distance.
Miller tries to bum rush Darrow with a series of wild strikes but Darrow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Darrow blocks a jab.
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow lands a nice hook to Miller's body. Miller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Miller wants to land a leg kick but Darrow is out of range.
Darrow misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
Darrow tries to counter with a clinch but Miller shakes him off and moves away.
Miller throws a jab when Darrow was well out of range.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Darrow.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darrow.
A countering left hand to the body from Darrow misses.
Miller is looking to land body kicks.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Darrow throws a half hearted mid kick.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Darrow moves out of range easily.
Darrow wants to counter the offense by Miller and move into the clinch position.
Darrow looks for the body kick but Miller saw that one coming.
Darrow misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Miller counters with a stiff right hand.
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Darrow.
Darrow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miller has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Darrow finds it's way round the side to connect with Miller's head.
Darrow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miller.
Miller tries to bum rush Darrow with a series of wild strikes but Darrow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Darrow throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller feints a jab promting Darrow to slip. Miller then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Darrow slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller drops his hands momentarily and Darrow takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Darrow throws a hook but Miller blocks it.
Miller throws a nice looking combination but Darrow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Darrow looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
That kick from Darrow tenderised Miller's leg. Miller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Darrow keeps the fight on the outside.
Miller checks a leg kick nicely.
Miller is looking to counter punch.
Miller scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Darrow works Miller's body with a nice hook.
Darrow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Darrow does it's job there.
Miller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Darrow.
Darrow thuds his shin into the meat of Miller's side.
Darrow stuns Miller with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Darrow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Darrow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miller throws a right hand that Darrow ducks under and follows up with a left that Darrow also avoids with ease.
Miller misses with a straight right.
Darrow misses with a hook.
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miller scores with a three punch combo!
Darrow connects with a good right hand that stumbles Miller. Miller circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Miller throws a shot from downtown. Darrow moves away and avoids it.
Darrow connects with a looping right hand.
Miller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Darrow is fending him off so far but Miller persists. Nope, Darrow circles away and we're back to standing.
Miller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Darrow lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Darrow throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Darrow with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller digs a good body shot into Darrow's ribs.
Darrow moves away from the strike by Miller.
Miller tries to clinch up.
Darrow slips a jab and a cross from Miller.
Darrow leaves Miller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A head kick misses from Miller.
Darrow fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Miller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Miller misses with a looping left.
Miller throws a right hand that Darrow ducks under and follows up with a left that Darrow also avoids with ease.#CL#
Miller clinches up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Come on Darrow - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Balfour Darrow will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Miller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Darrow can pounce on him.
Miller looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good exchange - Darrow coming out on top.
Miller misses with a wild combination.
Miller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Darrow misses with a few strikes there.
Miller is looking to counter the offense by Darrow and move into the clinch.
Darrow takes one on the button.
Darrow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darrow manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Miller doesn't seem bothered though.
Darrow misses with the combination.
Darrow lands an overhand right.#T1#
Miller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Miller throws a right hand that Darrow ducks under and follows up with a left that Darrow also avoids with ease.
Miller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Darrow connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Darrow throws a half hearted mid kick.
Miller throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Darrow counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Darrow.
A right handed body shot lands from Darrow.
A short body shot lands from Miller as the two fighters clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Darrow.
Darrow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Miller blocks a body shot from Darrow. #T2#
A bit of stalling here from Darrow.
Darrow has Miller pressed against the cage.
Miller gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Darrow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Miller.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller lands a right hand.
Miller is looking to control Darrow's arms but Darrow gets an underhook and turns him. Now Miller has his back to the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Miller.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Darrow as Miller tries to tie him up.
Miller tries to stall but Darrow uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Josh Miller.
Miller cracks Darrow with a good jab.
Miller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Darrow circles away quickly and effectively.
Miller tries to clinch up but Darrow circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Darrow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Darrow takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Darrow tries to clinch but Miller is having none of it. #CL#
Miller takes the fight into the clinch.
Good body shot from Darrow.
Darrow is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Miller is keeping busy.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Darrow throws a head punch that misses.
Balfour Darrow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short right from Darrow on the inside.
Darrow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Darrow tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Miller is stalling here.
Darrow throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Miller looking to stall.
Darrow throws a head punch that misses.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miller looking to slow down the pace here.
Darrow throws a head punch that misses.
Darrow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miller is looking to control Darrow's arms but Darrow gets an underhook and turns him. Now Miller has his back to the cage.
Darrow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Miller controlling the action here for a moment.
Josh Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miller manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Miller for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balfour Darrow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Darrow 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 46:50
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 47:48
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 46:50

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

Event: USFC 129
Date: Dec 25, 2016

#R1#
Miller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Darrow doesn't seem bothered though.
Darrow throws a one two combo.
Darrow misses with a body punch
and Darrow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Darrow.
Some wild striking there from Miller.
Miller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Darrow.
Darrow lands with a straight right. Miller didn't see that one coming.
Miller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Darrow on the side of the head.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darrow throws a leg kick but Miller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Miller throws a series of strikes that have Darrow backpedaling.
Darrow avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Miller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Darrow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Miller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Darrow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Darrow has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
Miller scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.
Darrow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Darrow misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Miller on the inside.
Miller lands a nice elbow.
Miller looking to slow down the pace here.
Darrow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Darrow throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Darrow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darrow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Darrow throws a head punch that misses.
Darrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Darrow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miller lands a nice elbow.
A right hand to the body from Darrow.
Darrow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Darrow takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller lands a damaging elbow.
Darrow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Darrow.
Miller slowing the pace effectively.
Darrow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Darrow swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller looking to slow down the pace here.
Come on Miller - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Miller is looking to control Darrow's arms but Darrow gets an underhook and turns him. Now Miller has his back to the cage.
Miller looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Miller has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Darrow seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Miller can turn it around.
Darrow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darrow lands a nice uppercut.
Darrow lands a hook to the side of the head.
Darrow throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Miller lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller.
Miller looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
Miller trying to stall but Darrow improves his position.
Darrow misses with a punch to the body.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Darrow.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
The referee calls for Miller to work.
Miller prevents a body shot from Darrow.
Darrow cracks Miller with a nice body shot.
Miller takes a shot to the head.
Miller throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Darrow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Miller is working Darrow over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Miller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Darrow lands a right hand.
Miller blocking some punches.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darrow misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Darrow misses with some punches.
Darrow throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Miller will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Darrow up against the cage.
Miller blocks a body shot from Darrow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darrow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miller lands an elbow inside that Darrow shrugs off.
Darrow lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Darrow.
Miller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Darrow lands with a short shot to the head.
Darrow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Miller gets through Darrow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Miller stalling in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Darrow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darrow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Miller stalling the fight.
Miller looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Josh Miller will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Miller plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Miller scores with a jab.
Miller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Darrow's hands.
Miller slips under a jab from Darrow.
Miller defending well as Darrow loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Darrow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Miller.
Darrow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Miller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darrow.
Darrow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miller throws a right and a left that Darrow avoids nicely.
Josh Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Miller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darrow swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
Miller tries for a takedown but Darrow sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Miller gets tackled into the cage by Darrow. Darrow maintains the clinch. #T1##TD#
Darrow gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Miller pulls Darrow in close to prevent any damage.
Darrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darrow would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Miller pulls Darrow in close to his closed guard and prevents Darrow from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Miller's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Darrow sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Miller 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. #T3#
Miller staying out of range there.
Miller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Darrow.
It seemed like Miller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Darrow dodges the punch combination from Miller.
A big right from Darrow misses.
Darrow throws a hook but Miller blocks it.
Miller throws out a powerful jab.
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miller stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Darrow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Miller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miller misses with a series of wild punches.
Miller misses with an uppercut.
Darrow thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Miller moves into the clinch.
Darrow scores with a shot to the side of Miller's head. #T4#
Darrow avoids a wild elbow strike from Miller.
Miller misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Darrow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darrow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miller blocks a body shot from Darrow.
Darrow scores with a shot to the side of Miller's head.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darrow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Darrow as Miller tries to tie him up.
Darrow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Darrow tries to work over Miller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Miller gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Darrow stalling in the clinch but Miller improves position.
Miller throws an elbow but it misses.
Miller pushes Darrow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Josh Miller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darrow was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Josh Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Darrow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miller throws out a counter right but Darrow avoids it with no problem.
Miller swinging wildly here.
Darrow lands a nice hook to Miller's body. Miller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Darrow dips to his left and cracks Miller with an uppercut!
Miller on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Miller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Darrow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Darrow misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Darrow throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.
Miller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Darrow lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
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!
Miller throws out a loose jab but Darrow uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Darrow throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Darrow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miller throws a good cross that connects.
Darrow looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely.
Darrow blocks the body kick.
Darrow throws a poor cross that misses
and Miller counters with a series of strikes. Darrow will be more careful next time no doubt.
Darrow drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Darrow scores with a head kick.
Miller stalks Darrow and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Darrow's face. Darrow staggers backwards, shaken.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Darrow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Darrow throws a poor cross that misses
and Miller counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Darrow.
Miller throws a nice looking combination but Darrow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Darrow lands with a right hand. #ROC#
Miller is rocked!
Darrow rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Miller to counter with a crisp jab.
Miller is still on wobbly legs! Can Darrow finish him?
Miller misses with a double jab.
Miller seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Miller blocks a head kick by Darrow.
Darrow fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Miller looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Darrow takes one to the side of the head.
Miller wants to clinch up but Darrow keeps it at a distance.
Miller misses with a looping right.
Sloppy strikes from Miller. Those never looked like landing.
Miller swinging wildly here.
A combination from Darrow does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Miller! But no joy.
Good leg kick by Darrow there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Darrow throws a body shot but no joy.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darrow.
Miller lands a two punch combo.
Miller goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Miller takes one on the button.#T3#
Miller tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Darrow makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Miller really felt that one!
Miller misses with an uppercut. Darrow saw that one coming.
Darrow scores with a jab to the head.
Miller scores with a punch to the head.
Miller jabs at Darrow's body.
Darrow lands a nice hook to Miller's body. Miller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Darrow moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Darrow throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
Darrow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miller circles away quickly and effectively.
Miller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Darrow throws a jab but it's blocked by Miller.
Darrow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Darrow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Darrow swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Miller's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Miller misses with a series of wild punches.
Miller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Darrow misses with a straight left.
Miller takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Some wild striking there from Miller.
Darrow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.#CL#
Darrow clinches up with Miller and pushes him back against the cage.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miller stalls.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darrow gets through Miller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Balfour Darrow has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Miller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Miller stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Josh Miller just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Darrow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Darrow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller missing with a left hand there. Darrow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Darrow tries to counter by clinching up but Miller breaks away and moves out of range.
Miller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Darrow.
Darrow scores with a kick to the body.
Miller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Darrow. Darrow circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Miller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Darrow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller misses with a body punch.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Darrow misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
Darrow throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Darrow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Darrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Darrow.
Darrow has a couple of punches blocked by Miller. #T1#
Miller trying to stall but Darrow improves his position.
Darrow working aggressively here.
Darrow blocks an elbow strike.
Miller taking a breather.
Miller lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darrow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Darrow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Darrow.
Darrow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Darrow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Darrow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Darrow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Miller is trying to stall.
Darrow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Darrow misses with a body punch.
Darrow misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Darrow.
Darrow lands with a short shot to the head.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miller.
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!
Miller'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.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darrow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Darrow lands a body shot in the clinch.
Miller lands a left hand.
Miller misses with a body punch.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Darrow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Miller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Darrow.
Darrow looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Darrow lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Darrow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Darrow.
Miller misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Darrow.
Darrow avoids the elbow strike from Miller, against the cage.
Darrow blocking some punches.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
Darrow blocking some punches.
Miller stalling in the clinch but Darrow improves position. #TD#
Darrow gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Darrow trying to control from Miller's half guard. Miller has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darrow is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Darrow passes Miller's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Miller tries to get to full guard but Darrow has control of the leg.
Miller is trying to control but can't.
Miller is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Darrow is keen to just control but Miller is a slippery customer.
Still in half guard, Darrow seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balfour Darrow had his way with Josh Miller in that round.
That's time! Darrow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Darrow misses with a low kick.
Darrow misses with a wild body shot.
Miller tries to counter with a clinch but Darrow shakes him off and moves away.
Miller throws a right hand that Darrow ducks under and follows up with a left that Darrow also avoids with ease.
Darrow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Darrow.
Miller lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Darrow blocks a head kick by Miller.
Darrow lands a leg kick that knocks Miller off balance momentarily.#CL#
Darrow moves into range and clinches up with Miller.
Darrow misses with some punches.
Miller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Darrow backwards.
Miller slowing the pace effectively.
Miller tries to stall but Darrow uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Darrow tries to score a body lock takedown but Miller shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Miller looking to stall.
Darrow has Miller pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Miller manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Darrow goes for a takedown attempt but Miller pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balfour Darrow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Miller.
Miller lands a really nice looking cross but Darrow seems unphased. #TD2#
Miller scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Darrow bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Miller misses with a looping left.
Darrow on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller lands with a kick to the ribs.
Miller slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Darrow misses the target.
Darrow with a hook.
Miller misses with a left hand
and Darrow counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Darrow does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Darrow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miller.
Miller misses with a two punch combination.
Darrow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Darrow dodges the punch combination from Miller.
Darrow doesn't manage to clinch there - Miller circles away.
Darrow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Darrow throws a leg kick
and Miller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Darrow has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Miller finds it's way round the side to connect with Darrow's head.
Miller misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Miller.
Some wild striking there from Miller. #T3#
Miller lands a jab to the head.
Darrow throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darrow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller looks to land a combination but Darrow avoids it well.
Darrow shoots in and drives through. Miller sprawls well.
Darrow slips a jab from Miller.
Darrow tries to counter by clinching up but Miller breaks away and moves out of range.
Miller slips a jab from Darrow.
Miller throws out a counter right but Darrow avoids it with no problem.
Darrow is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Miller lands a slapping body shot.
Darrow with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Miller to score with a decent uppercut.
Miller displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Balfour Darrow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darrow with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Miller to score with a decent uppercut.
Darrow misses with a straight left.
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!
Darrow shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T4#
Miller lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Miller scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Darrow stalks Miller and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Miller's face. Miller staggers backwards, shaken.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Darrow.
Miller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Darrow throws a jab but it's blocked by Miller.
Miller takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Darrow defending well as Miller loads up on a big left hand.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller checks the leg kick nicely there.
Miller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Miller closes the distance and pushes Darrow back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darrow lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Miller 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 John Roberts scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Miller!
Josh Miller is the new bantamweight champion!
Josh Miller seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: USFC 124
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1#
Darrow digs a good hook to Mata's body.
Darrow throws an overhand right that lands on Mata's shoulder, as Mata tries to avoid the shot.
Darrow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mata now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mata scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mata shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Darrow but Darrow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've been hearing reports that Darrow has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2#
Mata dives in and scores a takedown into Darrow's guard.
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Darrow is keeping the position for now.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Darrow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darrow controlling Mata's posture.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Darrow swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Mata is looking to work some ground and pound but Darrow has wrist control.
Mata tries to free his leg and advance position but Darrow is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mata throws an elbow that misses. Darrow uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mata's guard. Nice move by Darrow!#REVR##SUB2#
Darrow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mata has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Darrow has managed to get both his arms back between Mata's legs - danger averted.
Darrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mata working for a triangle but Darrow defends it easily.
Darrow postures up.
Mata has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2##SUB2#
Mata throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mata is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mata is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mata bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Darrow's guard. #REVB##T3#
Darrow manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mata manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Mata looking for a sweep. Not yet Mata, not yet.
Darrow showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Darrow preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Mata looking for a guillotine here but Darrow defends easily.
Darrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darrow is really struggling to control Mata but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Mata throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
Mata looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Mata has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Darrow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Darrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mata isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Darrow stacks Mata 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 Darrow!
Mata is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dado Mata will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mata catches Darrow with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Darrow jabs Mata right on the nose. Mata blinks but takes it well.
Darrow scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Darrow throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice defenses there by Mata.
Mata misses the jab.
Darrow wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Darrow shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mata eats them both and turns towards Darrow to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mata works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Darrow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mata.
Mata scores with a body shot.
Balfour Darrow is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mata lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mata scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mata misses with a takedown attempt - Darrow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Darrow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mata was well out of range. Poor timing from Darrow.
A little jabbing left from Mata on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Darrow scores with a shot to the body.
Darrow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Darrow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mata manages to avoid it.
Mata looks to land a right hand but Darrow moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Darrow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Darrow shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mata throws out a counter right but Darrow avoids it with no problem.
Darrow connects with an inside leg kick.
Darrow scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Mata finds it's way through Darrow's defenses.
Mata throws a push kick but Darrow slaps the foot to one side.
Mata takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mata takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mata misses the shot to the body.
Darrow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Darrow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mata stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Darrow tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mata manages to circle out of the way.#T2#
That kick from Darrow tenderised Mata's leg. Mata is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mata lands a jab to Darrow's midsection.
Balfour Darrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mata avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mata throws a body shot but no joy.
Darrow tries to counter by clinching up but Mata breaks away and moves out of range.
A jab from Mata misses. #CL#
Darrow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mata misses with the head strike.
Mata is trying to drag Darrow to the mat but Darrow just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mata works on Darrow's body with a couple of short punches.
Mata misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Mata tightens his grip and picks Darrow up, before dumping him to the ground. Darrow manages to land in guard.
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Darrow is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Mata is looking to advance position but Darrow has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Mata is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darrow wants to control the pace but Mata is squirming around nicely.
Mata tries to hold on but Darrow pushes him away.
Mata is looking to improve his position but Darrow isn't that keen on the idea.
Darrow avoids the attempt from Mata to control.
Darrow sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mata sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T4#
Darrow stalling.
Mata wants to improve his position but Darrow is controlling well.
Mata keeps trying to improve his position.
Darrow trying to mount his opponent but Mata defends it. #SUB2#
Mata looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mata wants to improve his position but Darrow is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balfour Darrow dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Mata takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Darrow throws a head kick but Mata moves out of range.
It seemed like Mata was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darrow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Darrow sizes up Mata with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#
It looks like Dado Mata has been cut.
Mata connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Darrow momentarily.
Mata lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice uppercut there from Darrow.#ROC#
Mata is rocked!
Darrow throws a nice looking combination but Mata bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mata is still on wobbly legs! Can Darrow finish him?
Darrow lands the left hand.
Mata shoots in and drives through. Darrow sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darrow drops Mata with a big left hand! Mata is injured, injured bad! Darrow jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balfour Darrow!
Balfour Darrow retains his bantamweight title!
Balfour Darrow seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: PF 18 - Darrow vs Wasa 2
Date: Oct 30, 2016

#R1#
Darrow bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wasa's head.
Darrow misses with an uppercut. Wasa saw that one coming.
Wasa takes a swing at Darrow's ribcage but misses.
Masa Wasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Wasa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wasa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Darrow tries a head kick but it misses.
Darrow lands a two punch combo.
Wasa works the jab nicely.
Wasa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Darrow takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wasa feints and then cracks Darrow's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Darrow down.
Darrow moves out of range of the body kick from Wasa.
Darrow throws a good cross that connects.
Darrow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Darrow.
Wasa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Darrow's head.
Darrow throws a lazy uppercut
and Wasa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wasa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wasa shoots in but Darrow avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Darrow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wasa doesn't seem bothered though.
Wasa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wasa lands a body shot.
Wasa misses the shot to the body.
Wasa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Darrow is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wasa.
Darrow scores with a push kick.
Wasa slips a jab and a cross from Darrow.
Donk. Wasa catches Darrow right on the button with a cross.
Darrow just misses with a punch to the body.
Wasa lands a lovely overhand right.
Balfour Darrow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Darrow.
Darrow avoids the head kick by Wasa.
As Wasa tries to get set, Darrow tries to push him back and clinch up but Wasa manages to avoid the attempt.
Wasa fails with a takedown attempt.
As Wasa tries to get set, Darrow tries to push him back and clinch up but Wasa manages to avoid the attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darrow is looking to chop away at Wasa's legs.
Wasa is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
Darrow throws a quick inside leg kick.
Darrow takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Darrow moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters circling - Wasa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Darrow misses with a body kick.
Wasa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wasa misses with a hook. Darrow ducked under it nicely.
Wasa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wasa duly obliges.
Wasa throws a sloppy head kick
and Darrow counters with an inside leg kick.
Wasa lands a nice looking body shot.
Darrow scores with a sloppy right hand. Wasa should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Wasa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Darrow is trying to defend but Wasa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Darrow manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD2#
Wasa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Darrow to the ground. Wasa is now in Darrow's guard.
Wasa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Darrow swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Wasa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Darrow looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Darrow looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Darrow! #REVR#
Wasa is looking for a sweep.
Wasa is still trying to improve position.
Wasa can't do much from the bottom here.
Wasa regains half guard.
Wasa is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Darrow works his foot free and advances to mount.
Wasa regains half guard.
Darrow prevents Wasa from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wasa manages to get to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darrow passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Masa Wasa will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Darrow throws a hook but Wasa avoids it easily.
Darrow throws a hook but Wasa blocks it.
Wasa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wasa misses with a body shot.
Wasa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Darrow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Darrow shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Darrow ducks under a wild hook from Wasa.
Darrow lands a slapping body shot.
Darrow cracks Wasa with an open hand slap.
Darrow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wasa.
Wasa throws a hook but Darrow blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wasa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Wasa finds it's way through Darrow's defenses.
Wasa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Darrow as he avoids it easily.
Wasa tries a head kick but it misses.
Darrow swung with a counter right hand that didn'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!
Wasa swings for the body but Darrow moves out of range. #T1#
Darrow dips to his left and cracks Wasa with an uppercut!
Wasa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Darrow is looking to counter the offense by Wasa and move into the clinch.
Wasa slips under a jab.
Wasa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Darrow looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Darrow misses with a low kick.
Wasa cracks the inside of Darrow's front leg.
Darrow misses with a leg kick
enabling Wasa to counter with a crisp jab.
Darrow moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Darrow.
Wasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Wasa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Darrow pushes Wasa off and gets back to his feet.
Masa Wasa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darrow avoids the body shot from Wasa.
Wasa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Wasa tries to get set, Darrow tries to push him back and clinch up but Wasa manages to avoid the attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Darrow crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wasa - the referee stops the clock and Darrow gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wasa. Darrow manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T2#
Wasa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Darrow.
Darrow needs to keep his hands up - Wasa had a free shot at his head there.
Wasa throws a head kick that misses.
Wasa throws the left hand but Darrow avoids the punch easily.
Darrow is looking to counter the offense by Wasa and move into the clinch.
Darrow ducks under a wild hook from Wasa.
Wasa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Darrow avoids the body shot from Wasa.
Darrow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wasa.
Darrow feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wasa's calf.
Wasa moves out of range of the strikes.
Wasa stuns Darrow with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wasa misses with a hook.
Darrow jabs at Wasa's body.
Wasa jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Wasa 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#
Darrow uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T3#
Jab from Wasa.
A combination from Darrow does no damage.
Darrow misses with a wild combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wasa, right into the meat.
Wasa shoots in but Darrow avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Balfour Darrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masa Wasa.
Darrow just misses with a punch to the body.
Wasa throws a leg kick but Darrow moved away.
Wasa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Darrow.
Wasa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wasa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wasa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Darrow.
Wasa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darrow throws out the jab. #T4#
Darrow has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wasa.
Wasa looks to throw the jab but Darrow is out of range.
It looked like Darrow was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wasa.
Wasa tries a head kick but it misses.
Darrow tries to counter by clinching up but Wasa breaks away and moves out of range.
Darrow walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wasa throws a body shot but no joy.
Wasa throws a good cross that connects.
Wasa connects with a solid leg kick.
Darrow lands with a hook. Wasa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Darrow throws the kick towards the body but Wasa avoids it.
Darrow throws a hook but Wasa avoids it easily.
Wasa moves away from the strike by Darrow.
Darrow listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darrow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wasa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Darrow.
Wasa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Darrow wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wasa throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Masa Wasa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
#R3#
Darrow throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wasa counters with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Darrow.
A jab from Darrow does it's job there.
Darrow keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wasa lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wasa. Darrow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Darrow moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Darrow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Darrow swings widly with a right hand
and Wasa counters with an outside leg kick.
Wasa throws out a leg kick but Darrow moves out of range and Wasa only half commits.
Darrow wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wasa misses the shot to the body.
Wasa scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darrow connects with a jab.
Darrow fails to land with a series of punches.
Darrow connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Darrow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wasa manages to avoid it.#T1#
Darrow takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Darrow moves out of range of the strikes.
Darrow misses the shot to the body.
Darrow avoids the head kick by Wasa.
Wasa scoring well with a low kick there.
Wasa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wasa looks to score with a jab to the body but Darrow is just out of range.
Wasa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Darrow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Darrow misses with a low kick.
Wasa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Wasa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Darrow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wasa. That did some damage!
Darrow throws a sloppy head kick and Wasa moves out of range easily.
Wasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darrow moves away.
Wasa throws a head kick that misses
letting Darrow counter with a right hand. #T2#
Darrow misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wasa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wasa misses with a head kick.
Wasa misses with a hook.
Wasa motions for Darrow to come forward. Wasa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Darrow misses with a looping left.
Darrow scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Darrow lands with a hook. Wasa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD2#
Wasa looking to score a takedown here. Darrow is defending well but Wasa drives through and ends up in Darrow's guard.
Wasa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Darrow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darrow has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wasa advances to half guard. #T3##ES#
Darrow has one foot on Wasa's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A jab from Wasa misses.
Darrow throws an overhand right that lands on Wasa's shoulder, as Wasa tries to avoid the shot.
Darrow walks into a left hand.
Wasa takes one to the chin there.
Wasa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Darrow.
Darrow seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Darrow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wasa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Darrow lands a two punch combo. #ROC#
Wasa is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Masa Wasa has been cut.
Darrow walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Wasa drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Darrow swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Wasa's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balfour Darrow!
Balfour Darrow retains his bantamweight title!
Balfour Darrow thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: PF 16 - Stewart vs Terror
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
Darrow cracks the inside of McCringe's front leg.
Darrow throws a series of punches but McCringe moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Darrow.
Darrow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Darrow scores with a hook to the body. McCringe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Darrow lands with a right hand.
Darrow lands an overhand right.#TD#
Darrow drives through with a takedown into guard.
Darrow postures up.
Darrow throwing strikes from guard but McCringe blocks nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCringe controls Darrow momentarily but Darrow frees himself.
McCringe keeping full guard, as Darrow tries to pass. #T1#
Darrow trying to control the position from guard on top but McCringe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCringe seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Darrow controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Darrow throws a shot to the body.
Darrow looks to throw the jab but McCringe is out of range.
McCringe dives in for a single leg takedown but Darrow sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Darrow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McCringe.
Balfour Darrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crose McCringe.
McCringe walks into a jab.#T2##TD2#
McCringe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Darrow did well to prevent McCringe getting side control.
Darrow has his hands clasped together around McCringe's back. He's all about the action.
Darrow is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McCringe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McCringe's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darrow is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at McCringe. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Darrow avoiding McCringe 's attempts to control his hands.
Darrow is looking to control McCringe but McCringe is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Darrow gets his hands free as McCringe looks to control. #T3#
McCringe is really stuck here. #SUB#
McCringe showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
McCringe defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
McCringe just trying to survive but Darrow is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
McCringe tries to roll but Darrow sticks to his back. #SUB#
Darrow working for a choke but McCringe is defending well. #SUB#
Darrow is cranking McCringe's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for McCringe! He's tightened the choke and McCringe is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Balfour Darrow!
Balfour Darrow retains his bantamweight title!
A victorious Balfour Darrow thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PF 14 - Hardy vs Boy
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
Darrow throws a lazy uppercut
and Killer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Killer misses the shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Darrow as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Killer throws a punch but it's blocked by Darrow.
Darrow lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darrow.
A shot in the inside from Killer.
Darrow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Darrow can't find room to land a body shot as Killer controls the action.
Killer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Darrow effectively controlling the action here.
Darrow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Killer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Darrow is defending well for now.
Killer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darrow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Darrow pushes Killer back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Killer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Killer 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.
Killer missing with knees to the body.
Darrow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Darrow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Killer throws a head punch that misses.
Killer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Darrow works on Killer's body with a couple of short punches.
Darrow misses with a body punch.
Killer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Killer lands with a light punch inside.
Killer misses with some punches.
Killer misses with a punch on the inside.
Darrow lands a right hand.
Killer scores a nice knee to the body.
Killer gets through Darrow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Darrow managing to block the knees to the body from Killer.
Killer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Darrow lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
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!
Darrow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Darrow tries to work over Killer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Darrow fails to land.
Darrow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Darrow. #T2#
Killer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Darrow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Killer. #TD2#
Darrow has picked Killer up - he's going for a ride! Darrow dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Killer tries to kick Darrow off but Darrow keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Darrow is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Killer is just riding it out for now. Darrow eventually gives up the hold.
Darrow throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Darrow has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Killer defend it? Darrow steps over the head and cranks it - Killer is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Darrow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Balfour Darrow!
Balfour Darrow is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath Balfour Darrow thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: PF 11 - Loveladdy vs Bresnar 2
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
Uru misses with a left hand
and Darrow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darrow throws a right hand that misses
and Uru counters with a nice uppercut.
Darrow misses with a low kick as Uru jumps back.
A little jabbing left from Uru on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Darrow there.
Darrow misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Darrow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Darrow throws a head kick that misses.
Uru let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Darrow misses with a shot to the body
and Darrow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab by Uru.
A jab from Darrow misses.
Uru throws out a counter right but Darrow avoids it with no problem.
Darrow misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Uru counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Darrow throws an overhand right that lands on Uru's shoulder, as Uru tries to avoid the shot.
Uru bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Darrow's head backwards.
Darrow moves away from the strike by Uru.
Darrow misses with a body shot.
Darrow tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Uru counters with a thumping low kick.
Yas Uru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uru tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Uru misses the jab.
Darrow has a takedown stuffed.
Uru swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Darrow tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Uru doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Uru throws a chopping leg kick but Darrow manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Darrow fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Darrow throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Uru was covering up waiting for the punch and Darrow finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Darrow landing some decent shots from guard.
Darrow connects with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uru wants to stand but Darrow is controlling the position. #T3#
Darrow wants to control from the top but Uru keeps moving.
Uru is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Darrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Uru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darrow looking to sit in guard and control but Uru gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Uru is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Darrow seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#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.
Uru trying to control the position from guard on top but Darrow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darrow wants to sweep here but Uru controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Uru lying in Darrow's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Darrow decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Uru taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Balfour Darrow!
Balfour Darrow decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PF 8 - Bresnar vs Loveladdy
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
Wasa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wasa scores with the left hand. Darrow knows he should have avoided that one.
Darrow looks to score with a jab to the body but Wasa is just out of range.
Darrow misses with a body shot
and Wasa counters with a nice body kick.
Darrow lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big left from Wasa misses.
Darrow throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Darrow rushes Wasa and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Wasa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Darrow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wasa's efforts to push away.
Good body shot from Darrow.
Good body shot from Darrow.
A short right from Wasa on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wasa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Darrows head.
Darrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Wasa controls his hands.
Darrow tries a body shot but Wasa blocks it.
Wasa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wasa throws a punch but it's blocked by Darrow.
Wasa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darrow is leaning against Wasa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wasa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wasa.
Darrow scores with a shot to the side of Wasa's head.
Wasa takes a shot to the head.
Wasa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wasa working aggressively here.
Wasa misses with a punch on the inside.
Wasa misses with a punch on the inside.
Wasa pushes Darrow back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Darrow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wasa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wasa lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Wasa on the inside.
Darrow misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wasa.
Darrow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wasa's elbow.
Wasa is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darrow.
Darrow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Darrow working aggressively here.
Wasa misses with the head strike.
Darrow tries to throw a body punch but Wasa avoids it by throwing Darrow back against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Darrow. #T2#
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!
Wasa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darrow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Darrow lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wasa.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Darrow.
Wasa tries a body shot but Darrow blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Wasa.
Wasa swings wildly with an uppercut but Darrow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wasa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Darrow seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wasa can turn it around.
Wasa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Darrow blocking some punches.
Darrow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Darrow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wasa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Wasa.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Darrow.
Darrow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Darrow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Darrow blocks an uppercut.
Wasa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Wasa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wasa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Wasa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wasa lands a nice uppercut.
Wasa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Darrow backwards.
A short uppercut from Wasa.
Wasa struggles to land a body shot inside as Darrow controls his hands.
Wasa prevents a body shot from Darrow.
A head punch on the inside from Wasa fails to land.
Darrow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Darrow misses with the head strike.
Wasa misses with a punch to the body.
Wasa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Darrow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wasa as Darrow tries to tie him up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wasa.
Wasa misses with a punch on the inside.
Wasa tries to score a body lock takedown but Darrow shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right from Darrow on the inside.
Wasa misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Wasa breaks the clinch.
Darrow scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wasa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Darrow scores with a nice right hand.
Darrow misses with a hook. Wasa ducked under it nicely.
Darrow takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wasa throws a hook to the side of Darrow's head but Darrow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Wasa tries to get set, Darrow tries to push him back and clinch up but Wasa manages to avoid the attempt.
Darrow tries to clinch but Wasa is having none of it.
Wasa looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Wasa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Darrow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wasa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wasa keeps the fight on the outside.
Balfour Darrow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wasa misses the jab.#CL#
Wasa gets tackled into the ropes by Darrow. Darrow maintains the clinch.
Wasa working aggressively here.
Wasa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wasa misses with the head strike.
Darrow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Darrow lands a right hand.
Darrow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wasa swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T5#
Wasa can't find room to land a body shot as Darrow controls the action.
Wasa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Darrow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wasa misses with a punch to the body.
Wasa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Darrow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wasa's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Wasa.
Still in the clinch, Darrow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wasa has a couple of punches blocked by Darrow.
Darrow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Darrow blocks an uppercut.
Wasa struggles to land a body shot inside as Darrow controls his hands.
Darrow is working Wasa over against the ropes.
Darrow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Darrow tries to work over Wasa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darrow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wasa misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wasa.
Wasa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Darrow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wasa wants a takedown.
Wasa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Darrow backwards. #T6#
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!
Wasa can't find room to land a body shot as Darrow controls the action. #BC2#
Wasa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wasa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wasa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Darrow tries to avoid it but Wasa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Darrow to the ground. Darrow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Balfour Darrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masa Wasa.
Wasa throws a jab but it's blocked by Darrow.
Wasa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Darrow swivels and escapes.
Wasa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Darrow looks to score with a jab to the body but Wasa is just out of range.
Darrow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wasa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Darrow moves out of range of the body kick.
Wasa looks to land a combination but Darrow avoids it well.
As Wasa tries to get set, Darrow tries to push him back and clinch up but Wasa manages to avoid the attempt.
Wasa loads up on a big right hand but Darrow slips the punch.
Darrow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wasa throws a wild body kick that Darrow sees coming a mile off.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wasa.
Wasa throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T7#
Wasa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Darrow scores with a nice right hand.
Darrow connects with a high kick. #CUT#
It looks like Masa Wasa has been cut.
Wasa misses with a head kick.
As Wasa tries to get set, Darrow tries to push him back and clinch up but Wasa manages to avoid the attempt.
Darrow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Darrow misses with a head kick.
Wasa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Darrow is looking to counter the offense by Wasa and move into the clinch.
Darrow dips to his left and cracks Wasa with an uppercut!
Wasa swings for the body but Darrow moves out of range.
Wasa misses with a hook. Darrow ducked under it nicely.
Darrow feints and then cracks Wasa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wasa down.
Wasa throws a right and a left that Darrow avoids nicely.
Wasa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darrow lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC#
Wasa is rocked!
Wasa misses with a head kick.
Wasa is still on wobbly legs! Can Darrow finish him?
Wasa misses with the body kick
and Darrow counters with a big right hand! Oh Wasa is in trouble here! Darrow follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balfour Darrow!
Our winner, Balfour Darrow, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Ascension 352
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
Darrow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Worm fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Darrow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Worm takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Darrow punishes Worm's body with a nice straight punch.
Darrow wants to clinch.
Worm feints the counter takedown.
Balfour Darrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Worm shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Darrow counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Worm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darrow. #TD2#
Worm darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Darrow tries to get to full guard but Worm has control of the leg. #T1#
Darrow tries to kick Worm off but Worm keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darrow desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Worm missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Worm is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Darrow sees it coming and defends easily.
Darrow missing with punches from the bottom. #SUB2#
Worm is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Worm missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Darrow is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Worm's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Worm's back!
Darrow is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Worm. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
I really don't envy Worm right now. #T3#
Worm is trying to remain composed but Darrow is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Worm covering up well under a barage of strikes. #SUB#
Worm defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Darrow's arms.
Worm is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Darrow is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Worm defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Darrow not allowing Worm to control his hands. #T4#
Darrow controlling well, preventing Worm from escaping the position. #SUB#
Darrow has his arm under Worm's chin here. Game over son! Darrow squeezes tightly and Worm is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Balfour Darrow!
After winning the bout, Balfour Darrow thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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