Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#882 Newton v Falcone
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Chugman 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.#SUB2#
Chugman has gone for a leg lock! Barbo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chugman's guard.#REVR#
Chugman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chugman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Chugman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barbo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chugman controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chugman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barbo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barbo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barbo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Barbo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Barbo forces his way into half guard.
Chugman is trying to maintain the position but Barbo is very close to passing his half guard.
Chugman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Barbo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Chugman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chugman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barbo wants to stand and escape but instead Chugman has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
Chugman wants to control from the top but Barbo keeps moving.
Barbo keeping full guard, as Chugman tries to pass.
Chugman trying to control but Barbo is working from the bottom.
Barbo trying to control the position.
Chugman looking to pass the guard.
Barbo controls Chugman momentarily but Chugman frees himself.
Chugman wants to pass the guard but Barbo is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barbo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Barbo controlling the position.
Barbo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barbo looking to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chugman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barbo can pounce on him.
Good standup being displayed there by Barbo as he connects with a hook.
Chugman defending well as Barbo loads up on a big left hand.
Chugman scores with a punch to the head.
Barbo is looking to land body kicks.
Chugman throws a looping overhand right but Barbo ducks down to avoid it.
Chugman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barbo throws a lazy right hand but Chugman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chugman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barbo tried to counter with a leg kick but Chugman avoided it.#T4#
Chugman misses with a looping left.
Barbo is looking to counter punch.
Barbo misses with a wild body shot.
Barbo throws a leg kick which misses Chugman's front leg but catches the back leg as Chugman tries to avoid it.
Barbo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Chugman dives in and scores a takedown into Barbo's guard.
Barbo working a defensive guard here.
Chugman pushes down on Barbo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chugman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chugman working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Barbo's thigh. Barbo counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barbo is pulling down on Chugman's head. It's preventing any offense from Chugman, at least for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Klaus Chugman will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Chugman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbo moves away.
A jab from Chugman misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Barbo misses its target.
Chugman missing with a left hand there. Barbo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chugman fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Barbo finds it's way through Chugman's defenses.
Barbo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chugman moves out of range as Barbo strikes.
Chugman takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Barbo.
Chugman moves to clinch but Barbo breaks away
and Barbo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barbo. #TD2#
Chugman feints and as Barbo raises his hands in defense, Chugman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T1#
Chugman with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Chugman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barbo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chugman has managed to get both his arms back between Barbo's legs - danger averted.
Chugman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chugman trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chugman postures up.
Chugman throws a strike but Barbo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Barbo wants to control from the top but Chugman keeps moving.
Klaus Chugman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barbo preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Chugman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barbo defends well.
Barbo postures up. #T2#
Barbo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chugman is trying to keep Barbo in close. #SUB2#
Chugman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Chugman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chugman keeping full guard, as Barbo tries to pass.
Barbo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3##SUB2#
Chugman is looking for a triangle but Barbo pushes his legs off easily.
Barbo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barbo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Chugman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barbo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barbo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barbo looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL2#
Chugman closes the distance and clinches.
Chugman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barbo is defending well.
Barbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chugman's elbow.
Barbo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chugmans head.
Chugman is looking to control Barbo's arms but Barbo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chugman has his back to the cage.
Barbo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chugman.
Sala Barbo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klaus Chugman.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbo.
Barbo tries to work over Chugman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbo tries to work over Chugman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Chugman manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Chugman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Barbo is trying to defend but Chugman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Barbo is controlling Chugman's trapped leg to prevent Chugman from advancing to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sala Barbo will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Chugman misses with a left hand
and Barbo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chugman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chugman is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Barbo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chugman throws an overhand right that lands on Barbo's shoulder, as Barbo tries to avoid the shot.
Chugman walks into a stiff left hand from Barbo.
Sala Barbo is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick from Barbo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chugman misses with an uppercut. Barbo saw that one coming.
Chugman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barbo throws a leg kick but Chugman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Barbo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chugman.
Nice defenses there by Chugman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman misses the jab.
Barbo misses with a body kick.
Chugman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chugman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barbo misses with a wild body shot.
Sala Barbo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Barbo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chugman is looking to clinch but Barbo is avoiding it.
Barbo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Barbo throws a hook but Chugman blocks it.
Chugman throws a looping overhand right but Barbo ducks down to avoid it.
Barbo fakes the leg kick and cracks Chugman in the body.
Chugman misses with a lunging right hand
and Chugman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Chugman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Barbo to the ground. Chugman is now in Barbo's guard.

Barbo has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Chugman has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barbo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chugman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chugman jumps guard but Barbo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sala Barbo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klaus Chugman.
Barbo tries a body shot but Chugman blocks it.
Barbo misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Barbo breaks the clinch.
Barbo misses with a wild body shot.
Barbo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The fighters circling - Barbo throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2##TD2#
Chugman dives in and scores a takedown into Barbo's guard.
Chugman cracks Barbo with a solid left hand.
Barbo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chugman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barbo is trying to control the position but Chugman postures up.
Barbo pulls Chugman in close to prevent any damage.
Chugman preventing the sweep.
Chugman landing with the ground and pound.
Barbo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chugman's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Chugman trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chugman postures up.
Chugman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Barbo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chugman is working Barbo over with some ground and pound from side control. #T4#
Barbo can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Chugman is trying to get an arm triangle but Barbo is defending well.
Barbo can't do much from the bottom here.
Chugman cracks Barbo with a big right hand but Barbo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Barbo is looking to regain half guard here but Chugman keeps moving and retains side control.
Barbo is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Chugman tries for a kimura but Barbo is defending well.
Barbo wants to control but Chugman postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sala Barbo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Barbo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: GAMMA#878 Horse v Zola
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1#
De Andrade has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barbo finds it's way round the side to connect with De Andrade's head.
De Andrade scoring well with a low kick there.
Barbo moves out of range of the strikes.
De Andrade clobbers Barbo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barbo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Andrade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbo.
A head kick misses from De Andrade.
Barbo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by De Andrade.
De Andrade throws a jab when Barbo was well out of range.
Barbo throws a quick counter kick to the body but De Andrade avoids it.
Barbo 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.
Barbo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Andrade.
De Andrade throws a body punch but Barbo moves out of range.
Barbo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
De Andrade scores with a kick to the midsection.
De Andrade throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
De Andrade throws a good cross that connects.
Barbo throws a wild body kick that De Andrade sees coming a mile off.
De Andrade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As De Andrade backs away, Barbo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
De Andrade scores with a head kick.
De Andrade looks to throw the jab but Barbo is out of range.
Barbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Andrade.
De Andrade misses with a hook. Barbo ducked under it nicely.
De Andrade throws an off balance right hand
and Barbo counters with a slapping leg kick.
De Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbo.
Barbo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A clash of legs there as De Andrade blocks the low kick.
Barbo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Andrade manages to avoid it.
Barbo throws an overhand right that lands on De Andrade's shoulder, as De Andrade tries to avoid the shot.
De Andrade misses the shot to the body.
De Andrade misses with a hook
and Barbo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barbo moves forwards but De Andrade connects with a nice, crisp jab.
De Andrade throws a shot from downtown. Barbo moves away and avoids it.#T2#
De Andrade uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barbo has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Andrade throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Andrade lands a jab.
De Andrade takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
De Andrade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbo.
De Andrade throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Andrade lands with a hook. Barbo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
De Andrade throws a hook but Barbo avoids it easily.
Barbo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Andrade.
A swing and a miss from De Andrade.
De Andrade's corner calls for a 1-2. De Andrade obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Barbo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
De Andrade connects with a single shot there.
Barbo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Andrade throws out the jab. #T3#
De Andrade misses with a low kick.
Barbo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
De Andrade throws a lazy right hand but Barbo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Andrade tries to land a leg kick but Barbo saw it coming and moves away.
De Andrade is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barbo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barbo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Andrade sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Andrade throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barbo missing with a left hand there. De Andrade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Andrade is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barbo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
De Andrade connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barbo misses with the body kick
and De Andrade counters with a stiff right hand.
De Andrade misses with a straight left.
De Andrade clobbers Barbo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Andrade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbo throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbo takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
De Andrade clinches up against the cage.
De Andrade scores with a shot to the side of Barbo's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Andrade.
De Andrade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbo misses with a punch to the body.
De Andrade tries a body shot but Barbo blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Barbo as the two fighters clinch.
Barbo tries to work over De Andrade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Andrade tries to throw a body punch but Barbo avoids it by throwing De Andrade back against the cage.
De Andrade lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Barbo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbo can't find room to land a body shot as De Andrade controls the action.
Barbo working aggressively here.
De Andrade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Andrade misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Costa De Andrade dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Decent striking displayed by De Andrade there.
De Andrade throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbo.
Barbo avoids the body shot from De Andrade.
De Andrade 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.
De Andrade throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbo counters with a nice leg kick.
Barbo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
De Andrade scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Barbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Andrade throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barbo thows a body kick. De Andrade tries to catch it but that hurt him.
De Andrade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Andrade lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Andrade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbo is looking to counter punch.
De Andrade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbo.
De Andrade lands a leg kick that knocks Barbo off balance momentarily.#T1#
De Andrade throws a hook but Barbo avoids it easily.
De Andrade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As De Andrade backs away, Barbo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Andrade misses with a few strikes there.
De Andrade moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
De Andrade throws a combination. Barbo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
De Andrade buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
De Andrade lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbo's sensitive parts.
De Andrade throws a one two combo.
Barbo slips a jab from De Andrade.
A low kick lands for De Andrade.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from De Andrade.
Barbo fires out a quick counter leg kick but De Andrade just manages to avoid it.
De Andrade looks to land a body kick but Barbo moved away.
Barbo blocks a jab.
De Andrade checks a leg kick. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Barbo.
Barbo staying out of range there.
Barbo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from De Andrade misses.
De Andrade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barbo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barbo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
De Andrade stuns Barbo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Andrade drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Andrade throws a body punch but Barbo moves out of range.
De Andrade throws a head kick that Barbo semi-blocks.
De Andrade throws a right hand that Barbo ducks under and follows up with a left that Barbo also avoids with ease.
Barbo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
De Andrade looks to throw the jab but Barbo is out of range.
De Andrade misses the body punch
and Barbo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barbo keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
De Andrade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Andrade throws a head kick but Barbo moves out of range.
De Andrade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Andrade looks to land a body kick but Barbo moved away.
Barbo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barbo misses with a low kick.
De Andrade avoids the body shot from Barbo.
Barbo scores with the left hand. De Andrade knows he should have avoided that one.
De Andrade lands with a kick to the temple. Barbo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
De Andrade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barbo.
De Andrade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice jab there from De Andrade.
De Andrade misses with a looping left.
De Andrade misses with a hook
and Barbo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T4#
Barbo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Andrade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barbo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from De Andrade misses.
De Andrade misses with a combination
and Barbo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#De Andrade is rocked!
Barbo throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Andrade is still on wobbly legs! Can Barbo finish him?
De Andrade with the inside leg kick.
De Andrade throws a lazy uppercut
and Barbo counters with a left to the body.
De Andrade seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barbo. That's going to slow De Andrade down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Andrade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Andrade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
De Andrade misses with a combination
and Barbo counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Costa De Andrade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
De Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Barbo.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from De Andrade misses.
Barbo walks into a straight right hand from De Andrade.
Barbo looks to score with a jab to the body but De Andrade is just out of range.
De Andrade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barbo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barbo lands a jab to the nose.
Nice shot lands for De Andrade.
De Andrade misses with a right hand
and Barbo counters with a nice leg kick.
A big left from De Andrade misses.
A head kick by De Andrade misses
and Barbo counters with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Andrade takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barbo throws a leg kick but De Andrade moved away.
Barbo throws a head kick but De Andrade moves out of range.
Barbo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
De Andrade misses with a low kick.
Barbo with the inside leg kick.
De Andrade sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
De Andrade lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Andrade tries to clinch but Barbo moves out of range.
Barbo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like De Andrade was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
De Andrade misses with a low kick.
Barbo takes one to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barbo.
De Andrade on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
De Andrade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Andrade throws a lazy uppercut
and Barbo counters with a good, hard body kick but De Andrade shrugs it off.
De Andrade takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Andrade scores with a nice head shot.
Sala Barbo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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!
De Andrade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barbo.
De Andrade throws a body shot but no joy.
De Andrade slips a straight right by Barbo.
De Andrade tries to clinch but Barbo moves away
and Barbo counters with a thumping low kick.
Jab, jab by Barbo - just one landing.
Barbo scores with the left hand. De Andrade knows he should have avoided that one.
Barbo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick misses from De Andrade.
De Andrade misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Barbo to counter with a crisp jab.
De Andrade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barbo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barbo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
De Andrade looks to throw the jab but Barbo is out of range.
De Andrade throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barbo counters with a low kick, right behind De Andrade 's knee.
De Andrade misses with an uppercut. Barbo saw that one coming.
De Andrade's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
De Andrade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbo looks to score with a jab to the body but De Andrade is just out of range.
De Andrade lands a leg kick that knocks Barbo off balance momentarily.
Barbo missing with a left hand there. De Andrade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Andrade connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barbo's hands.
De Andrade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barbo lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Andrade's sensitive parts.
A good leg kick by Barbo.
A jab lands there for Barbo.
De Andrade throws a hook but Barbo avoids it easily.
It appears Barbo was looking to counter with a kick there.
De Andrade darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
De Andrade lands a jab to the head.
Barbo looks to land a right hand but De Andrade moved out of range.#T4#
Barbo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Andrade scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
De Andrade connects with a jab.
Barbo throws a sloppy head kick and De Andrade moves out of range easily.
De Andrade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barbo lands a leg kick that knocks De Andrade off balance momentarily.
De Andrade scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big right from De Andrade misses.
De Andrade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbo.
Barbo looks to land a right hand but De Andrade moved out of range.
Barbo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from De Andrade. That one must have hurt.
De Andrade scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barbo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters circling - De Andrade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbo looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.

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 Sala Barbo.
Well De Andrade 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcelo Costa De Andrade!
Marcelo Costa De Andrade gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: GAMMA#874 Lohmu v Bolleke
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1#
Barbo digs a good body shot into De Andrade's ribs.
Barbo walks into a straight right hand from De Andrade.
De Andrade misses with a hook.
De Andrade with a nice cross.
Barbo checks a low kick from De Andrade.
Barbo digs a good hook to De Andrade's body.
Barbo 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.
De Andrade sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
De Andrade jabs Barbo right on the nose. Barbo blinks but takes it well.
De Andrade takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from De Andrade.
De Andrade 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.
De Andrade fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Barbo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barbo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbo with a nice cross.
De Andrade throws a lazy uppercut
letting Barbo counter with a right hand.
Barbo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
De Andrade moves into range and clinches up with Barbo.
Barbo has a couple of punches blocked by De Andrade.
De Andrade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barbo.#BC#
De Andrade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
De Andrade is looking to clinch but Barbo is avoiding it.
De Andrade connects with a crisp jab.
De Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Barbo.
Barbo staying out of range there.
De Andrade throws a hook to the side of Barbo's head but Barbo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Andrade moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
De Andrade connects with a right hand. Barbo shakes it off.
De Andrade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Andrade tries to bum rush Barbo with a series of wild strikes but Barbo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
De Andrade forces Barbo back against the cage and clinches.
De Andrade blocks an uppercut.
Barbo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barbo throws a punch but it's blocked by De Andrade.
De Andrade is trying to force a seperation but Barbo has the dominant position.
Barbo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbo.
Barbo cracks De Andrade with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Andrade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Andrade is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2##BC#
De Andrade breaks from the clinch.
Barbo throws a sloppy head kick and De Andrade moves out of range easily.
A low kick from De Andrade is predictable there
and Barbo counters with a nice kick to the body.
De Andrade moves in looking to clinch but Barbo pushes him off.
Barbo counters with a body kick.
Barbo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Andrade.
Barbo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Andrade slips a jab from Barbo.
Barbo loads up on a big right hand but De Andrade slips the punch.
Barbo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Andrade.
Barbo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Andrade manages to avoid it.
De Andrade misses with a straight right.
De Andrade throws a hook to the side of Barbo's head but Barbo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Andrade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
De Andrade misses with a straight left.
Barbo blocks the body kick.
Barbo's corner calls for a 1-2. Barbo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
De Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Barbo.
De Andrade staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from De Andrade misses the target.
Barbo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
De Andrade jabs Barbo right on the nose. Barbo blinks but takes it well.
De Andrade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbo.
De Andrade looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Both fighters circling a little - Barbo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
De Andrade on the wrong end of a nice hook.
De Andrade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barbo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck De Andrade on the side of the head.
De Andrade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbo.
De Andrade misses with a straight left.
Barbo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Andrade.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Andrade misses with a two punch combination.
Barbo lands the left hand.#T4#
Barbo looks to score with a jab to the body but De Andrade is just out of range.#CL#
De Andrade moves into the clinch.
Barbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Barbo - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Barbo.
Barbo lands with a left to the head.
Barbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbo gets through De Andrade's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Andrade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Andrade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Andrade blocks an uppercut.
De Andrade tries to throw a body punch but Barbo avoids it by throwing De Andrade back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Andrade tries to throw a body punch but Barbo avoids it by throwing De Andrade back against the cage. #BC#
De Andrade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Andrade misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from De Andrade.
Barbo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
De Andrade throws out a loose jab but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marcelo Costa De Andrade will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice cross by Barbo.
De Andrade lands a body shot. #CL#
Barbo gets tackled into the cage by De Andrade. De Andrade maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbo.
De Andrade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barbo lands a right hand.
Barbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbo lands with a light punch inside.
De Andrade throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Barbo.
Barbo pushes De Andrade back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from De Andrade.
A short uppercut from Barbo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Andrade blocking some punches.
De Andrade doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
De Andrade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Andrade lands with a cross. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barbo misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
De Andrade swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Andrade prevents a body shot from Barbo.
Barbo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barbo.
De Andrade swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Andrade scores with a shoulder strike.
Barbo lands a left hand.
De Andrade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Andrade misses with a punch to the body.
De Andrade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbo lands a body punch in the clinch.
De Andrade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
A head punch on the inside from De Andrade fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by De Andrade.
Barbo throws a head punch that misses.
De Andrade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barbo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Andrade backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
De Andrade misses with the head strike.
Barbo swings wildly with an uppercut but De Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Andrade throws a head punch that misses.
De Andrade can't find room to land a body shot as Barbo controls the action.
Barbo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbo.
A body shot lands from Barbo.
A nice left hand lands by De Andrade.
Barbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Andrade misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Andrade throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbo. #BC#
De Andrade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Andrade misses the shot to the body.
Barbo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from De Andrade.
Barbo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barbo drops his hands momentarily and De Andrade takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
De Andrade throws a head kick but Barbo moves out of range.
De Andrade throws a nice looking combination but Barbo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Barbo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
De Andrade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbo looks to score with a jab to the body but De Andrade is just out of range.
Barbo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck De Andrade on the side of the head.
Barbo connects with a looping right hand.
Barbo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
De Andrade misses with an uppercut.
Barbo throws a shot to the body.
Barbo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barbo cracks De Andrade with an open hand slap.
De Andrade throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barbo blocks the body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Barbo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Andrade throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barbo wants to counter with a clinch but De Andrade pushes him away.
Barbo throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from De Andrade on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Andrade blocks the body kick.
De Andrade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbo! But no joy.#T4#
De Andrade tries to clinch but Barbo is having none of it.
Barbo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Andrade at a distance.
De Andrade misses with the combination.
De Andrade takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from De Andrade misses.
Barbo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barbo moves out of range of the body kick.
Barbo counters with a body kick.
De Andrade shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
De Andrade misses with a two punch combination.
Barbo feints and then cracks De Andrade's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Andrade down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbo circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab lands there for De Andrade.
A slapping body kick lands there for Barbo.
Nice defenses there by Barbo.
Barbo scores with a jab. De Andrade acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sala Barbo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Sloppy strikes from De Andrade. Those never looked like landing.
Barbo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
De Andrade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbo.
De Andrade looks to land a right hand but Barbo moved out of range.
Barbo avoids the body shot from De Andrade.
Jab, jab by De Andrade - just one landing.
Good leg kick by De Andrade.
Good work by De Andrade as he checks the leg kick.
De Andrade tries to score with a low kick but Barbo moves his leg out of the way.
A jab from Barbo misses.
De Andrade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbo looks to score with a jab to the body but De Andrade is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo avoids a kick to the body.
Barbo avoids the body shot from De Andrade.
Barbo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barbo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barbo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but De Andrade checks it well. #T1#
No joy there for De Andrade, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Andrade fails to land with a series of punches.
De Andrade fails to land with a series of punches.
Barbo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
No joy there for De Andrade, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barbo moves out of range as De Andrade strikes.
Barbo staying out of range there.
Barbo slips under a jab from De Andrade.
Barbo moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De Andrade's head backwards.
Barbo keeps De Andrade at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Andrade tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barbo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Barbo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Andrade misses with a right hand
and Barbo counters with a slapping leg kick.
De Andrade throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barbo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
De Andrade tries to land a front kick but Barbo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barbo throws a big shot that misses.
De Andrade is looking to counter the offense by Barbo and move into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbo. De Andrade does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
De Andrade throws a head kick that misses.
De Andrade misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Andrade throws a looping overhand right but Barbo ducks down to avoid it.
De Andrade throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by De Andrade.
De Andrade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barbo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barbo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barbo feints and then cracks De Andrade's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Andrade down.
Barbo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
De Andrade throws a head kick that misses.
De Andrade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice combination there by Barbo.
Barbo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Donk. Barbo catches De Andrade right on the button with a cross.
De Andrade throws a shot from downtown. Barbo moves away and avoids it.
Barbo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barbo looks for the body kick but De Andrade saw that one coming.
Barbo avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from De Andrade.
Barbo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barbo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling De Andrade to score with a decent uppercut.
De Andrade scores with a jab.
De Andrade with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barbo to score with a decent uppercut.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade is winning the standup battle so far.
De Andrade misses with a few strikes there.
De Andrade moves out of range of the strikes.
De Andrade misses with a wild combination.
De Andrade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbo misses the shot to the body.
De Andrade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Andrade takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
De Andrade 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 standup being displayed there by Barbo as he connects with a hook.
De Andrade takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Andrade tries to clinch up but Barbo circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
De Andrade takes a shot to the body in his stride.
De Andrade throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#De Andrade is rocked!
De Andrade thows a leg kick but Barbo checks it
and Barbo counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh De Andrade is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barbo staying out of range there.
Barbo stuns De Andrade with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barbo misses with an uppercut. De Andrade saw that one coming.
De Andrade throws an off balance right hand
and Barbo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from De Andrade misses.
Barbo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches De Andrade on the side of the head.
De Andrade swinging wildly here.
Barbo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barbo lands with a kick to the ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barbo.
De Andrade seems to have got his legs back now.
A punch lands to the side of De Andrade 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Andrade.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sala Barbo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barbo 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: GAMMA#870 Lohmu v Bolleke
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
Whiplash throws a hook but Barbo blocks it.
Whiplash throws a series of punches but Barbo avoids them all with ease.
Whiplash pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbo scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big left from Barbo misses.
A little jabbing left from Whiplash on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barbo misses with the combination.
A leg kick checked by Whiplash.
Barbo takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL#
Barbo instigates a clinch.
Barbo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barbo has Whiplash pressed against the cage.
Whiplash holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Whiplash prevents a body shot from Barbo.
Whiplash blocks an uppercut.
Barbo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Whiplash lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Barbo throws a head punch that misses.
Whiplash tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whiplash's elbow.
Whiplash looking to slow down the pace here.
Whiplash misses with the head strike.
Barbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Whiplash swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Whiplash - that landed with a thud.
Whiplash throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbo.
Barbo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Whiplash throws a head punch that misses.
Whiplash fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Whiplash presses Barbo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barbo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Whiplash.
Whiplash looking to slow down the pace here.
A short body shot lands from Barbo as the two fighters clinch.
Barbo lands a shot to the body.
Whiplash misses with the head strike. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbo stalling in the clinch but Whiplash improves position. #BC2#
Whiplash escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Whiplash throws a head kick that half lands.
A nice combination there by Whiplash.
Barbo looks to score with a jab to the body but Whiplash is just out of range.
Barbo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A low kick from Barbo is predictable there
and Whiplash cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slapping leg kick lands for Whiplash.
A leg kick checked by Whiplash.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Whiplash! But no joy.
A shot to the body from Whiplash misses
and Barbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Barbo misses.
A little jabbing left from Whiplash on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Whiplash looks to land a left hand but Barbo moved out of range nicely.
Whiplash lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Whiplash throws a leg kick but Barbo moved away.
Whiplash lands a jab.
Barbo connects with a jab.
Whiplash throws a lazy uppercut
and Barbo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Whiplash rushes Barbo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barbo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbo tries to throw a body punch but Whiplash avoids it by throwing Barbo back against the cage.
Barbo lands a body shot.
Barbo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Whiplash to work.
Whiplash prevents a body shot from Barbo.
Barbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbo works on Whiplash's body with a couple of short punches.
Barbo can't find room to land a body shot as Whiplash controls the action.
Barbo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barbo blocking some punches.
Whiplash can't break the clinch.
Barbo lands a body shot.
Barbo scores with a hook to the body.
Barbo misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbo tries a body shot but Whiplash blocks it.
Whiplash misses with the head strike.
Barbo is working Whiplash over against the cage.
Whiplash is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barbo is keeping busy.
Barbo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Whiplash is trying to push Barbo away but Barbo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Whiplash stalling against the cage.
Barbo takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Whiplash.
Whiplash wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barbo misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbo.
Whiplash throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Snappy Whiplash will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Whiplash stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barbo.
Whiplash connects with a jab.
Barbo feints and then cracks Whiplash's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Whiplash down.
Whiplash takes a swing at Barbo's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Barbo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barbo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barbo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Snappy Whiplash seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbo misses with a body shot
and Whiplash counters with a stiff right hand.
Whiplash just misses with a punch to the body.
Whiplash connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Whiplash tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbo lands with a good body shot.
Whiplash lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whiplash throws an overhand right that lands on Barbo's shoulder, as Barbo tries to avoid the shot.
Whiplash throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Whiplash's sensitive parts.
Barbo connects with a right hand. Whiplash shakes it off.#T1#
Barbo swings for the body but Whiplash moves out of range.
Barbo misses with a hook
enabling Whiplash to counter with a crisp jab.
Whiplash punishes Barbo's body with a nice straight punch.
Whiplash throws a lazy uppercut
and Barbo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Whiplash checks a low kick from Barbo.
Barbo misses with a body punch
and Whiplash connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whiplash lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barbo at a distance.
Good exchange - Whiplash coming out on top.
A telegraphed right hand from Whiplash misses the target.
Whiplash takes a swing at Barbo's ribcage but misses.
Whiplash misses with a wild combination.
Whiplash misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barbo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot to the liver by Barbo. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Barbo lands with a right hand.
Barbo lands a glancing blow to the side of Whiplash's head.
Barbo throws a sloppy body shot
and Whiplash connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barbo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Whiplash takes a step back to recover.
Barbo tried to score with a low kick but Whiplash checks it.
Whiplash throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whiplash scores with a hook to the body. Barbo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barbo.
Whiplash avoids the body shot from Barbo.
That kick from Barbo tenderised Whiplash's leg. Whiplash is trying to keep his angry face on.
A swing and a miss from Whiplash.
Whiplash moves out of range as Barbo strikes.
Barbo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Whiplash's sensitive parts.
A head kick misses from Barbo.
Whiplash fakes the leg kick and cracks Barbo in the body. #T3#
Whiplash ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Whiplash swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barbo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whiplash manages to avoid it.
Barbo with a jab.
Whiplash dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barbo. That did some damage!
Barbo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Whiplash with a nice calf kick.
Barbo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Whiplash throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbo throws out a powerful jab.
Whiplash connects with a leg kick.
Barbo throws a big shot that misses.
Barbo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barbo lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whiplash throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice cross by Barbo.#T4#
Whiplash throws a leg kick but Barbo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It looked like Barbo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barbo thows a body kick. Whiplash tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from Whiplash.
That kick from Whiplash tenderised Barbo's leg. Barbo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barbo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Whiplash ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Whiplash slips a jab from Barbo.
It looks like Barbo has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Whiplash throws a shot from downtown. Barbo moves away and avoids it.
Barbo with a jab.
Barbo lands a high kick!
Whiplash moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Whiplash pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barbo is out of range and Whiplash settles back down.
Whiplash tries to work over Barbo's front leg with a kick but Barbo checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbo misses the target.
Whiplash throws a right and a left that Barbo avoids nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sala Barbo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Whiplash takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Whiplash throws a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barbo.
Barbo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Whiplash's hands.
Whiplash throws a body shot but no joy.
Whiplash throws an off balance right hand
and Barbo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbo punishes Whiplash's body with a nice straight punch.
Whiplash takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice sprawl there from Barbo as Whiplash shoots in.
Barbo misses with a hook. Whiplash ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Whiplash.
Barbo connects with a body shot that sends Whiplash's belly button to the back.
Barbo misses with a body shot.
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!
Whiplash takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Whiplash darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Whiplash slips under a jab from Barbo.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Whiplash! But no joy.
Whiplash misses with a low kick as Barbo jumps back.
Barbo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Whiplash throws out the jab.
Nice jab there from Whiplash.
Barbo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Whiplash! But no joy.
Whiplash misses with a right hand
and Barbo counters with a straight right hand.
Whiplash tried to score with a low kick but Barbo checks it.
Barbo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barbo staying out of range there.
It looked like Barbo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Whiplash lands with a nice body punch.
Barbo misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Whiplash.
Barbo throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Whiplash to counter with a crisp jab.
Whiplash misses the shot to the body.
Whiplash throws a lazy uppercut
and Barbo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Barbo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Barbo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whiplash tries to move into range but Barbo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barbo.
Whiplash is looking to score with low kicks.
Barbo lands a lovely overhand right.
Barbo throws an overhand right that lands on Whiplash's shoulder, as Whiplash tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Whiplash was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Whiplash tries a head kick but it misses.
Barbo checks a low kick from Whiplash.
Barbo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Whiplash at a distance.
Barbo 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.
Whiplash blocks the body kick.
Whiplash swings for the body but Barbo moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Barbo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Whiplash just misses with a punch to the body.
Whiplash cracks a nice hook into Barbo's ribs.#T3#
Whiplash throws a low kick but Barbo avoids it.
Barbo throws a looping overhand right but Whiplash ducks down to avoid it.
Barbo throws a push kick but Whiplash slaps the foot to one side.
Barbo misses with a few strikes there.
Whiplash throws a leg kick but Barbo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Whiplash tries to clinch up.
Whiplash moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barbo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barbo misses with a body kick.
Barbo misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Whiplash was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Whiplash avoids a kick to the body.
Whiplash looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Whiplash throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barbo.
Whiplash pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Barbo just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbo ducks right into an uppercut from Whiplash.
Whiplash is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Whiplash throws a low kick but Barbo moves out of range easily.
Whiplash throws a hook but Barbo blocks it.
Barbo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Whiplash.
Barbo throwing a counter right hand but Whiplash manages to avoid it.
Barbo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Whiplash is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Whiplash gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Barbo is predictable there
and Whiplash counters with a stiff right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barbo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sala Barbo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barbo 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Snappy Whiplash!
Snappy Whiplash bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GAMMA#866 Hoppe v Banner
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbo manages to avoid it.
Barbo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Storm fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbo is just out of range.
Barbo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice uppercut lands for Storm. That snapped Barbo's head back.
Barbo throws a body punch but Storm moves out of range.
Storm misses with a hook. Barbo ducked under it nicely.
Barbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.
Storm throws a body shot but no joy.
Storm throws a body punch but Barbo moves out of range.
Barbo throws a lazy right hand but Storm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good leg kick by Storm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm punishes Barbo's body with a nice straight punch.
Storm throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barbo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barbo 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.
Barbo takes a swing at Storm's ribcage but misses.
Lincoln Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbo slips a jab and a cross from Storm.
Barbo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Storm throws out a leg kick but Barbo moves out of range and Storm only half commits.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbo misses with a hook.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Barbo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Storm connects with a right hand. Barbo shakes it off.
Storm misses with a body shot
and Barbo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Storm throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barbo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Storm fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barbo is out of range.
Barbo looks to throw the jab but Storm is out of range.
Storm connects with a nice looking jab.
Barbo misses with a body shot.
Storm takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Storm punishes Barbo's body with a nice straight punch.
Storm throws a big shot that misses.
Barbo throws a wild body kick that Storm sees coming a mile off.
Barbo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.
Storm has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Storm throws a lazy right hand but Barbo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbo looks to land a left hand but Storm moved out of range nicely.
Barbo throws a low kick but Storm avoids it.
Storm appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Barbo scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#It looks like Lincoln Storm has been cut.
Storm is looking to wear down Barbo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Storm connects with a right hand. Barbo shakes it off.
Barbo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Storm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Storm connects with a solid leg kick.
Barbo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Storm throws out the jab.
Barbo follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Storm throws a solid leg kick but Barbo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Storm.
Barbo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Storm.
Storm misses with a straight right.
Barbo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barbo just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbo lands a jab.
Storm moves out of range as Barbo throws a body kick.
Storm misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Storm misses the target.
Barbo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbo. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbo. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Storm throws a body punch but Barbo moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Storm.
Storm lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Storm lands a nice shot that snaps Barbo's head back.
Barbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm walks into a straight right hand from Barbo.
A telegraphed right hand from Storm misses the target.
Storm misses with a wild body shot.
Barbo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Storm was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barbo tries to move into range but Storm moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Storm attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Storm misses.
Barbo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.
Storm is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Barbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm. #T4#
Storm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barbo punishes Storm's body with a nice straight punch.
Barbo throws a wild body kick that Storm sees coming a mile off.
Storm pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barbo is out of range and Storm settles back down.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbo moves away.
Storm scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barbo in his tracks.
Barbo lands a jab to the nose.
Barbo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Barbo slips a jab from Storm.
Storm throws the left hand but Barbo avoids the punch easily.
Barbo takes one to the chin there.
Storm catches Barbo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbo misses with a body shot.
Storm misses with a wild body shot.
Barbo throws out a counter right but Storm avoids it with no problem.
Storm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbo just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lincoln Storm dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lincoln Storm's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Barbo throws a body kick that misses.
Storm misses with a hook. Barbo ducked under it nicely.
Barbo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Storm.
Storm tried to score with a low kick but Barbo checks it.
Barbo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Barbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Storm throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barbo lands with a good body shot.
Storm misses with a low kick.
Lincoln Storm is winning the standup battle so far.
Storm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbo manages to avoid it.
Storm fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barbo.
A jab from Barbo finds it's way through Storm's defenses.
Barbo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm checks a low kick from Barbo.
Barbo blocks a low kick nicely.
Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbo is just out of range.
Barbo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barbo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big left from Storm misses.
Barbo throws a body punch but Storm moves out of range. #T1#
Storm scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Storm.
Barbo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Storm makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Storm takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barbo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Storm wants to land a leg kick but Barbo is out of range.
Storm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbo can do to turn this around?
Barbo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Storm checks a leg kick.
Storm scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Storm darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Storm uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Storm.
It looked like Storm wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barbo slips a straight right by Storm.
A head kick misses from Barbo.
Storm throws a shot from downtown. Barbo moves away and avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbo.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Barbo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Storm has got the better of the exchanges.
Barbo walks into a left hand. #T2#
Barbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Storm manages to avoid it.
Storm takes a jab right on the kisser.
Storm throws a head kick but Barbo moves out of range.
Barbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.
Storm drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Storm looks to land a left hand but Barbo moved out of range nicely.
Barbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Barbo swinging wildly here.
Storm throws a chopping leg kick but Barbo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Storm stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barbo throws a leg kick but Storm moved away.
Storm on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Storm lands a lovely overhand right.
Storm cracks a nice hook into Barbo's ribs.
Storm has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barbo finds it's way round the side to connect with Storm's head. #T3#
Good exchange - Storm coming out on top.
Barbo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Storms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Storm takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Storm misses with a wild body shot.
Barbo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Storm is out of range and Barbo settles back down.
Storm appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Barbo throws a head kick but Storm moves out of range.
Storm throws a front kick aimed at Barbo's knee but Barbo avoids it well.
Barbo misses with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Barbo there.
Storm checks a leg kick.
Barbo needs to keep his hands up - Storm had a free shot at his head there.
Good leg kick by Barbo.
Barbo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barbo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Storm manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barbo.
Storm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbo is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
Barbo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Storm looks to land a combination but Barbo avoids it well.
Barbo checks a leg kick.
Barbo throws a series of punches but Storm avoids them all with ease.
Storm shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barbo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Storm throws a shot to the body.
Barbo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbo misses with a hook.
Storm misses with a straight right.
Storm throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barbo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Storm. That's going to slow Barbo down.
Barbo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barbo staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbo tries to land a front kick but Storm steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Storm was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barbo.
Barbo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Storm shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
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 Lincoln Storm will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lincoln Storm's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Barbo misses with a straight right.
Storm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barbo looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Storm scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Storm staying out of range there.
Storm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barbo.
Storm moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barbo with a nice calf kick.
Storm throws a jab when Barbo was well out of range.
Barbo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Storm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm connects with a body shot.
Barbo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Storm misses with a straight left.
Barbo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbo looks to throw the jab but Storm is out of range. #T1#
Barbo looks to land a body kick but Storm moved away.
Storm misses with a jab, cross combination.
Storm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbo.
Storm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Storm takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Barbo throws a low kick, looking for Storm's leg but Storm calmly moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Barbo as he connects with a hook.
Barbo scores with a nice strike.
Barbo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Storm wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barbo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Left hook, right uppercut from Storm.
Storm lands with a hook. Barbo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Storm checks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbo throws a low kick but Storm moves out of range easily.
Storm avoids the body shot from Barbo.
Storm chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barbo can pounce on him.
Lincoln Storm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Storm takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sala Barbo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Storm lands a jab to the nose.
Barbo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Storm to score with a decent uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbo misses the target.
Barbo throws a leg kick which misses Storm's front leg but catches the back leg as Storm tries to avoid it.
Storm thuds a left hand into Barbo's body.
Storm takes a swing at Barbo's ribcage but misses.
Storm is looking to score with low kicks.
A jab lands there for Storm.
Storm staying out of range there.
Barbo throws a hook but Storm avoids it easily.
Storm jabs Barbo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Storm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Storm drops his hands momentarily and Barbo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Storm keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Barbo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbo misses with an uppercut. Storm saw that one coming.#T3#
Storm uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barbo has time to react.
Barbo looks to land a left hand but Storm moved out of range nicely.
Barbo throws a solid leg kick but Storm takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barbo.
Barbo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good standup being displayed there by Barbo as he connects with a hook.
Barbo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Storm's hands.
Barbo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Storm was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbo.
Barbo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Storm bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barbo's head.
Barbo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Storm moves out of range of the body kick.
Barbo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Storm checks it well.
Storm scores with a jab to the head.
Barbo throws out a leg kick but Storm moves out of range and Barbo only half commits.
Barbo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storm cracks a nice hook into Barbo's ribs.
Barbo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Storm fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A solid leg kick lands there for Storm.
Good standup being displayed there by Storm as he connects with a hook.
Storm moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good exchange - Storm coming out on top.
A shot to the liver by Storm. Beautiful body shot.
Barbo works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbo. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Storm connects with a looping right hand.
Barbo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Storm takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barbo tries to land a leg kick but Storm saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbo misses with an uppercut. Storm saw that one coming.
Storm is looking to counter punch.
Barbo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barbo throws a shot from downtown. Storm moves away and avoids it.
Storm fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barbo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

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 Lincoln Storm.
Well Storm 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lincoln Storm!
A relieved looking Lincoln Storm 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: GAMMA#856 Horse v Ruas
Date: Oct 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Good work by Barbo as he checks the leg kick.
Barbo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Temirov's head.#CUT#It looks like Ruslan Temirov has been cut.
Temirov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Temirov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Temirov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Temirov misses with a few strikes there.
Temirov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Temirov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barbo is looking to counter punch.
Barbo moves out of range of the strikes.
Temirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Temirov there.
Barbo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Temirov throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Barbo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barbo.
Barbo struggles to land a body shot inside as Temirov controls his hands.
Barbo misses with a punch on the inside.
Temirov can't find room to land a body shot as Barbo controls the action. #T1##BC2#
Temirov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Barbo there.
Temirov looks to land a right hand but Barbo moved out of range.
Temirov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbo manages to avoid it.
Temirov misses with a body shot.
Barbo motions for Temirov to come forward. Barbo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barbo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Temirov manages to avoid it.
Barbo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Temirov.
Temirov throws a jab when Barbo was well out of range.#CL#
Barbo clinches.
Barbo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Temirov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Good body shot from Barbo.
Temirov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barbo takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Temirov. #BC#
Barbo breaks from the clinch.
Barbo throws a front kick aimed at Temirov's knee but Temirov avoids it well. #T2#
Temirov throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbo.
Barbo throws a leg kick but Temirov moved away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Temirov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbo.
Barbo throws a right hand that misses
and Temirov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Temirov misses the target.
Temirov lands a slapping body shot.
Barbo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barbo.
Barbo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Temirov can pounce on him.
Temirov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barbo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Temirov throws a jab when Barbo was well out of range.
Barbo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Temirov misses with a wild body shot.
Temirov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Temirov throws a low kick, looking for Barbo's leg but Barbo calmly moves out of range. #T3#
Barbo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barbo misses with a leg kick
and Temirov counters with a stiff right hand.
Temirov throws a hook but Barbo avoids it easily.
Temirov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barbo.
Barbo scores with a kick to the body.
Barbo avoids the body shot from Temirov.
Temirov swings for the body but Barbo moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Barbo scores with a four punch combination!
Barbo walks into a jab.
Barbo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barbo misses with a right hand
letting Temirov counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Temirov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Barbo.
Barbo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barbo swings for the body but Temirov moves out of range. #T4#
Barbo scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheers as Barbo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Temirov doesn't seem phased though.
Temirov throws a series of punches but Barbo avoids them all with ease.
Barbo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Temirov.
Barbo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Temirov looks to land a left hand but Barbo moved out of range nicely.
Temirov throws a hook to the side of Barbo's head but Barbo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barbo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Temirov was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbo.
Temirov throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbo.
The crowd cheers as Barbo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Temirov doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Temirov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Temirov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbo was well out of range. Poor timing from Temirov.
Barbo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ruslan Temirov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Temirov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Barbo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Temirov at a distance.
Temirov lands with a nice body punch.
Barbo stuns Temirov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab by Barbo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barbo, as that shot connected.
Barbo throws a poor cross that misses
and Temirov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Temirov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barbo misses with a body kick.
Temirov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barbo to score with a decent uppercut.
Barbo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barbo looks to land a right hand but Temirov moved out of range.
Barbo swings for the body but Temirov moves out of range.
Temirov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Barbo.
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!
Barbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Temirov.
Temirov looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbo is just out of range.#T1#
Barbo scores with a leg kick.
Barbo lands a nice hook to Temirov's body. Temirov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barbo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barbo throws a wild body kick that Temirov sees coming a mile off.
Temirov looks to throw the jab but Barbo is out of range.
Barbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Temirov.
Temirov throws a sloppy body shot
and Barbo counters with a left to the body.
Good work by Barbo as he checks the leg kick.
Barbo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Temirov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barbo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Temirov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Temirov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbo.
Barbo tried to counter with a leg kick but Temirov avoided it.
Barbo misses with an attempted mid kick. #T2#
Temirov tries a low kick but Barbo avoids it.
Temirov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barbo circles away quickly and effectively.
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!
Temirov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbo checks a low kick from Temirov.
Barbo tests Temirov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Temirov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barbo counters with a good, hard body kick but Temirov shrugs it off.
Temirov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barbo lands the left hand.
Temirov misses with a low kick.
Sala Barbo is winning the standup battle so far.
Temirov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Temirov misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Barbo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barbo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barbo thuds his right hand into Temirov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Temirov 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.
Nice defenses there by Temirov.#T3#
Barbo throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbo moves away from the strike by Temirov.
Temirov scores with a sloppy right hand. Barbo should have avoided that one.
Barbo misses the shot to the body.
Temirov throws a hook but Barbo avoids it easily.
Temirov throws an off balance right hand
and Barbo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Temirov scores with a jab to the body.
Barbo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab lands there for Barbo.
Temirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbo. Temirov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Temirov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Temirov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Temirov looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbo is just out of range.
Temirov misses with an uppercut
and Barbo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Temirov's knee momentarily.#T4#
Temirov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barbo counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Temirov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barbo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barbo tries to land a front kick but Temirov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barbo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Temirov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Temirov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A shot to the liver by Temirov. Beautiful body shot.
Temirov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barbo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Temirov.
Barbo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Temirov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbo throws out the jab.
Barbo tries to land a leg kick but Temirov saw it coming and moves away.
A nice side step and Temirov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Barbo misses with a hook. Temirov ducked under it nicely.
Temirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbo moves away.
Temirov misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sala Barbo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Temirov's cut.
That's time! Barbo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Barbo misses the target.
Temirov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbo.
Temirov unleashes a big counter combination but Barbo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Barbo avoids the body shot from Temirov.
Barbo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Temirov throws a right hand that Barbo ducks under and follows up with a left that Barbo also avoids with ease.
Temirov connects with a body shot that sends Barbo's belly button to the back.
Barbo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barbo misses with a lunging right hand
and Temirov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Temirov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Barbo rushes Temirov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barbo prevents Temirov from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo presses Temirov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Temirov. #BC#
Barbo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Barbo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Temirov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barbo.#T1#
Barbo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Barbo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Temirov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Temirov throws a big shot that misses.
Temirov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Temirov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbo avoids the body shot from Temirov.
Barbo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barbo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Temirov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Temirov.
A jab from Barbo misses.
Barbo lands a front kick.
Barbo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Temirov throws the left hand but Barbo avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Temirov.
Temirov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Temirov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Barbo connects with a nice looking jab.
Temirov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Temirov swings widly with a right hand
and Barbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Temirov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barbo throws the kick towards the body but Temirov avoids it.
Temirov lands a jab to Barbo's midsection.
Temirov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbo avoids the body shot from Temirov.
Barbo throwing a counter right hand but Temirov manages to avoid it.
Temirov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barbo lands a glancing blow to the side of Temirov's head.
Temirov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbo. Temirov does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Barbo. That's going to slow Temirov down.
Barbo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbo throws a chopping leg kick but Temirov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Temirov cracks a nice hook into Barbo's ribs.
Temirov swings for the body but Barbo moves out of range.
Barbo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Temirov finds it's way round the side to connect with Barbo's head.
Nice defenses there by Temirov.
Temirov flicks out a counter leg kick but Barbo steps away.
Temirov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Temirov lands a right hook to the body.
Barbo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Temirov.
Temirov throws a leg kick but Barbo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Temirov takes a swing at Barbo's ribcage but misses.
Barbo avoids the body shot from Temirov.
Temirov checks the leg kick.#T4#
A jab from Barbo does it's job there.
Temirov cracks Barbo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbo slips a jab from Temirov.
Temirov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barbo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Temirov is looking to score with low kicks.
Temirov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Temirov blocks a jab.
Temirov misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbo counters with an inside leg kick.
Barbo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Temirov moves away.
Nice body kick there by Barbo.
Temirov scores with a nice strike.
Barbo slips a jab from Temirov.
Temirov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Barbo.
Temirov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

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 Sala Barbo.
Well Barbo 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 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: GAMMA#851 Spike v Hiro
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbo slips a jab from De Andrade.
Barbo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Andrade misses with a right hand
and Barbo counters with a left to the body.
De Andrade has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Barbo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
De Andrade misses with a combination
and Barbo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barbo is looking to land body kicks.
De Andrade throws out a loose jab but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Andrade misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbo counters with a nice body shot.
Good exchange - De Andrade coming out on top.
Barbo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbo misses the target.
Barbo misses with a kick to the body.
De Andrade wants to counter the offense by Barbo and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
De Andrade gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Andrade.
Nice body punch from Barbo - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
De Andrade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Andrade is looking to clinch.
Barbo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
De Andrade closes the distance and clinches.
Barbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Barbo presses De Andrade against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
De Andrade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
De Andrade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Andrade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from De Andrade misses.
It looked like Barbo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
De Andrade takes one on the chin but seems OK.
De Andrade tries to clinch but Barbo moves out of range.
Barbo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
De Andrade moves out of range as Barbo strikes.
De Andrade falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barbo counters with a nice kick to the body.
Barbo looks to land a left hand but De Andrade moved out of range nicely.
Barbo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Andrade manages to avoid it.
De Andrade misses with an uppercut
and Barbo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. De Andrade really felt that one!
De Andrade misses with an uppercut
and Barbo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Andrade misses the body punch
and Barbo counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
De Andrade is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC#De Andrade is rocked!
De Andrade misses with a body punch
and Barbo counters with a straight right hand.
De Andrade is still on wobbly legs! Can Barbo finish him?
Barbo slips a straight right by De Andrade.
De Andrade looks to throw the jab but Barbo is out of range.
De Andrade throws a right hand that Barbo ducks under and follows up with a left that Barbo also avoids with ease.
A counter left hand to the body from Barbo misses its target.
Barbo clobbers De Andrade with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
De Andrade throws a poor cross that misses
and Barbo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
De Andrade throws a head kick that misses.
Barbo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
De Andrade seems to have recovered his senses.
De Andrade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbo counters with a straight right hand.
That kick from De Andrade tenderised Barbo's leg. Barbo is trying to keep his angry face on.
De Andrade ducks right into an uppercut from Barbo.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Andrade tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barbo misses the jab.
A jab from De Andrade misses.
Barbo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Barbo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Andrade's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barbo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De Andrade scrambles back to his feet.
De Andrade stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Barbo closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops De Andrade! Barbo dives in looking to finish! De Andrade is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sala Barbo!
Our winner, Sala Barbo, 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: GAMMA#848 Bolleke v DeSilva
Date: Aug 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walcott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walcott gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Barbo counters with a nice uppercut.
Walcott lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barbo at a distance.
Barbo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Barbo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Walcott checks it well.
Barbo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Walcott replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Barbo blocks it well.
Walcott lands a slapping body shot.
Walcott throws a push kick but Barbo slaps the foot to one side.
Walcott scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Walcott misses with the combination.
Walcott throws a sloppy body shot
and Barbo counters with a nice leg kick.
Barbo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barbo takes one on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Walcott 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbo looks to land a left hand but Walcott moved out of range nicely.
Walcott gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barbo.
Walcott lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That kick from Barbo tenderised Walcott's leg. Walcott is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Barbo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Walcott throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barbo's waist but Barbo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Walcott off to one side.
Barbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walcott wants to counter with a clinch but Barbo pushes him away.
Walcott misses with a body kick.
Walcott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbo.
Walcott swings for the body but Barbo moves out of range.
Barbo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barbo throws a right hand that misses
and Walcott counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Walcott scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barbo doesn't seem bothered though.
Walcott has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Walcott there as he acknowledges the shot.
Walcott takes a swing at Barbo's ribcage but misses.
Walcott misses with a body kick.
Walcott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Walcott on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbo just misses with a punch to the body.
Walcott throws a body punch but Barbo moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walcott blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Walcott on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Walcott connects with the punch.
Barbo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Walcott scores with a jab to the body.
Barbo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A leg kick checked by Walcott.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barbo.
Walcott thuds his shin into the meat of Barbo's side.
Barbo throws an overhand right that lands on Walcott's shoulder, as Walcott tries to avoid the shot.
Walcott explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Barbo avoids a kick to the body.
Walcott misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Barbo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Walcott moves out of range as Barbo strikes.
Walcott lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barbo will feel that in the morning.
Barbo loads up on a big right hand but Walcott slips the punch.
Walcott looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbo is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Barbo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Walcott lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Walcott throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbo counters with a nice uppercut.
Walcott ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Walcott swings for the body but Barbo moves out of range.
Barbo tries to score with a low kick but Walcott moves his leg out of the way.
And Walcott responds with a good body kick, but Barbo manages to step out the way in time.
Walcott checks a leg kick.
Barbo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Walcott moves out of range of the body kick.
Barbo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Walcott lands a slapping body shot.
Walcott delivers a nice body kick.
Walcott throws a push kick but Barbo slaps the foot to one side.
Walcott thuds his right hand into Barbo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barbo lands a slapping body shot.
Barbo cracks Walcott with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbo lands a right hook to the body.
Walcott defending well as Barbo loads up on a big left hand.
Barbo moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Walcott fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Walcott is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barbo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Barbo misses with a body kick.
Barbo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Walcott blocks a leg kick.
Walcott throws the kick towards the body but Barbo avoids it.
Barbo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barbo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barbo throws a big shot that misses.
A lazy body kick from Walcott
and Barbo counters with a nice uppercut.
Walcott pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barbo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barbo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walcott was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbo.
Barbo throws a jab but it's blocked by Walcott.
Barbo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbo looks to land a right hand but Walcott moved out of range.
Walcott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbo manages to avoid it.
Walcott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walcott misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tommy Walcott will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Walcott blocks a jab.
Walcott lands a high kick!
Walcott is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barbo rather than just go for the knockout.
Walcott throws a head kick that misses.
Barbo misses with an uppercut. Walcott saw that one coming.
Walcott throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Walcott ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Walcott misses the shot to the body.
Barbo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walcott was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbo.
Tommy Walcott seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Walcott throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Walcott lands a front kick.
Barbo takes a swing at Walcott's ribcage but misses.
Walcott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbo.
Barbo looks to land a left hand but Walcott moved out of range nicely.
Barbo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbo moves out of range of the body kick.
Walcott just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Walcott misses with a body kick.
Walcott on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Walcott tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barbo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Walcott lunges at Barbo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barbo's hand.
Walcott gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Barbo counters with a thumping low kick.
Walcott scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barbo in his tracks. #CL2#
Walcott gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Walcott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Walcott lands with a light punch inside.
Barbo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Walcott lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Barbo.
Barbo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Walcott breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Walcott clinches.
Barbo tries to work over Walcott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Walcott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Barbo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Walcott sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Walcott checks the leg kick.
Walcott misses with the body kick
and Barbo counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbo avoids the head kick by Walcott.
Walcott throws the kick towards the body but Barbo avoids it.
Walcott throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Walcott throws a half hearted mid kick.
Walcott scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barbo doesn't seem bothered though.
A clash of legs there as Walcott blocks the low kick.
Walcott replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Barbo blocks it well.
Barbo throws a body punch but Walcott moves out of range.
And Walcott responds with a good body kick, but Barbo manages to step out the way in time.
Walcott misses with a straight left.
Walcott sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Barbo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barbo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Walcott momentarily.
Walcott swings for the body but Barbo moves out of range.
Walcott lands a jab to Barbo's midsection.#T3#
Barbo misses the shot to the body.
Walcott let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barbo throws a big shot that misses.
Barbo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Walcott counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walcott throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Barbo takes one on the button.
Walcott throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Barbo tries to clinch there but Walcott circles away.
Walcott misses with a body kick.
Barbo swings for the body but Walcott moves out of range.
Walcott wants to counter the offense by Barbo and move into the clinch position.
Barbo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Walcott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walcott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbo.
Walcott moves out of range as Barbo strikes.
Barbo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Walcott throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barbo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barbo tries to close the distance and clinch but Walcott swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Walcott tries to land a front kick but Barbo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Barbo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Walcott.
Walcott jabs at Barbo's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barbo throws a nice looking combination but Walcott bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Walcott throws a wild body kick that Barbo sees coming a mile off.
Barbo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Walcott lands a nice looking body kick.
Barbo throws a looping overhand right but Walcott ducks down to avoid it.
Barbo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Donk. Walcott catches Barbo right on the button with a cross.
Walcott misses with a looping right.
Barbo tried to score with a low kick but Walcott checks it.
Walcott is looking to land body kicks.
Barbo thuds his right hand into Walcott's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walcott throws a body kick that misses.
Barbo throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Walcott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Walcott keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbo.
Walcott takes a swing at Barbo's ribcage but misses.
Walcott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Barbo as he connects with a hook.
Walcott avoids the body shot from Barbo.
Walcott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Barbo loads up on a big right hand but Walcott slips the punch.
Walcott slips a straight right by Barbo.
Walcott misses with a body kick.
Barbo misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo misses the jab.
Walcott goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Barbo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Walcott throws a half hearted mid kick.
Walcott misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barbo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barbo lands with an uppercut that bounces Walcott off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Walcott moves out of range of the body kick.
Barbo moves out of range of the body kick from Walcott.
Barbo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Walcott.
Walcott misses with an uppercut. Barbo saw that one coming.
Barbo looks to land a combination but Walcott avoids it well.
Barbo lands with a nice body punch.
Barbo misses with a low kick.
Walcott takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Walcott connects with a high kick.
Barbo lands a right hook to the body.
Walcott throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Barbo counters with a nice body kick.
Walcott misses with a kick to the body.
Barbo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barbo thumps Walcott with a low kick.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walcott.
A little feinted left hand from Barbo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Walcott lands with a kick to the ribs.
Walcott swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Barbo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Walcott tries to break the clinch but Barbo is controlling the position.
Walcott lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Walcott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Walcott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Walcott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbo misses with a body punch.
Walcott works on Barbo's body with a couple of short punches.
Barbo is working Walcott over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Walcott - that landed with a thud.
Barbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbo misses with a punch to the body.
Walcott wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A shot in the inside from Barbo.
Walcott lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Walcott.
Walcott scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Barbo can't find room to land a body shot as Walcott controls the action.
Barbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbo lands a right hand.
A short right from Barbo on the inside.
Walcott has a couple of punches blocked by Barbo.
Barbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Walcott tries to work over Barbo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbo is trying to maintain a safe position but Walcott gets an underhook and turns Barbo into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Barbo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Walcott throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbo.
Barbo working aggressively here.
Barbo blocks a body shot from Walcott.
Walcott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Walcott blocks a body shot from Barbo.
Walcott misses with some punches.
Walcott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Walcott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbo lands with a right to the head.
Barbo scores with a hook to the body.
Walcott lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Walcott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbo is working Walcott over against the cage.#BC2#
Walcott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barbo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walcott tries to clinch
and Barbo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Walcott tries to land a front kick but Barbo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barbo misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walcott. Barbo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Walcott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walcott throws a body punch but Barbo moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Walcott looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barbo throws a body kick that misses.
Walcott punishes Barbo's body with a nice straight punch.
Walcott throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Walcott lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Sala Barbo did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Walcott takes a swing at Barbo's ribcage but misses.
Barbo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Walcott's sensitive parts.
Barbo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barbo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Walcott moves out of range of the leg kick from Barbo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barbo.
Barbo throws a wild body kick that Walcott sees coming a mile off.
Walcott follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Barbo throws a hook but Walcott avoids it easily.
Walcott swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Walcott looks for the body kick but Barbo saw that one coming.
Barbo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Walcott looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Walcott throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walcott takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Walcott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbo.
Walcott ducks under a wild hook from Barbo.
Jab from Walcott.
Walcott displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbo throws out the jab. #T1#
Barbo misses with a straight left.
Walcott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbo moves away.
Walcott takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Walcott avoids a kick to the body.
Barbo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Walcott jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Walcott takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Walcott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbo.
Barbo looks to land a body kick but Walcott moved away.
Walcott steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Walcott steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbo.
Barbo cracks Walcott with a right hand to the side of the head.
Walcott looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barbo connects with a solid leg kick.
Walcott takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Walcott is looking to clinch. #T2#
Good work by Walcott as he checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Walcott was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good shot there by Walcott.
A slapping body kick lands there for Barbo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walcott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbo.
Barbo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Walcott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walcott is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barbo with a body shot.
Barbo blocks the body kick.
Barbo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walcott lands with a nice body kick.
Barbo throws a body kick that misses.
Walcott looks to land a right hand but Barbo moved out of range.
Walcott takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Walcott keeps Barbo at a distance using the push kick. #T3#
Barbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walcott.
A head kick by Walcott misses
and Barbo counters with a straight right hand.
Walcott misses with a head kick.
Walcott lands with a kick to the ribs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Walcott.
Walcott steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbo.
Barbo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barbo scores with a jab. Walcott acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Walcott's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barbo tests Walcott's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barbo avoids a kick to the body.
Barbo's corner calls for a 1-2. Barbo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Walcott takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barbo connects with the punch.
Walcott looks for the body kick but Barbo saw that one coming.
Walcott on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Walcott moves into range and clinches up with Barbo.
Walcott has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barbo cracks Walcott with a nice body shot.
Tommy Walcott seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Walcott manages to break the clinch.
Walcott misses with a hook. Barbo ducked under it nicely.
Barbo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Walcott doesn't seem bothered though.
Walcott scores with a hook to the body. Barbo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barbo is looking to slow Walcott down with leg kicks.
Barbo's corner calls for a 1-2. Barbo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Walcott throws a wild body kick that Barbo sees coming a mile off.
Barbo tries to work over Walcott's front leg with a kick but Walcott checks it.
Barbo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barbo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick from Barbo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Walcott tries to land a front kick but Barbo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barbo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Walcott on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sala Barbo had his way with Tommy Walcott in 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Walcott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walcott throws a lazy body kick
and Barbo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barbo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barbo throws a push kick but Walcott slaps the foot to one side.
Walcott checks a low kick from Barbo.
Barbo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Walcott throws a wild body kick that Barbo sees coming a mile off.
Walcott pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barbo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Walcott throws a wild body kick that Barbo sees coming a mile off.
Walcott throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Barbo misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walcott takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A solid body kick from Walcott.
Barbo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barbo works Walcott's body with a nice hook.
Walcott lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Walcott checks the leg kick nicely there.
Walcott scores with a jab to the body.
Walcott moves away from the strike by Barbo.
Barbo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Walcott counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the body from Barbo misses
and Walcott counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barbo throws a hook to the side of Walcott's head but Walcott sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Walcott throws a push kick but Barbo slaps the foot to one side.
Walcott throws a sloppy head kick and Barbo moves out of range easily.
Barbo moves out of range of the body kick from Walcott.
Barbo blocks the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Barbo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Walcott ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Walcott scores with a push kick.
A jab from Walcott finds it's way through Barbo's defenses.
Barbo with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Walcott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walcott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Walcott lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters circling a little - Walcott finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Walcott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbo.
Walcott slips under a jab from Barbo.
Walcott swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barbo counters with a straight right hand.
Barbo connects with a leg kick.
Barbo lands with a cross.
Barbo throws a hook but Walcott blocks it.
Barbo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Barbo misses.
Walcott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walcott. Barbo does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
A head kick by Walcott misses
and Barbo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Walcott connects with a body shot.
Walcott tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Walcott avoids the body shot from Barbo.
Walcott tries to land a front kick but Barbo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barbo swings for the body but Walcott moves out of range.
Walcott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbo.
Walcott pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Walcott takes a swing at Barbo's ribcage but misses.
Barbo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Walcott throws a body punch but Barbo moves out of range.
Walcott just misses with a punch to the body.
Walcott thuds his shin into the meat of Barbo's side.
Barbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walcott misses with an uppercut. Barbo saw that one coming.
Walcott scores with a sloppy right hand. Barbo should have avoided that one. #T4##CL2#
Walcott clinches.
Walcott tries to work over Barbo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Walcott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Barbo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbo looking to stall.
Walcott's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barbo tries to throw a body punch but Walcott avoids it by throwing Barbo back against the cage.
Walcott blocks an uppercut.
Walcott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Walcott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Walcott lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Walcott working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Walcott misses with a punch to the body.
Walcott misses with a punch to the body.
Walcott gets through Barbo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Walcott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Walcott lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
Walcott lands on the inside with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Walcott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Walcott 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tommy Walcott!
Tommy Walcott is the new featherweight champion!
Tommy Walcott very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Apothecary amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: GAMMA#841 Benedetti v Rones
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Barbo gets tackled into the cage by Storm. Storm maintains the clinch.
Storm swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Storm.
Storm blocks an elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Storm.
Storm lands a knee to the head.
Barbo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barbo throws a punch but it's blocked by Storm.
Storm presses Barbo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barbo tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing Barbo back against the cage.
We've been informed that Storm has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Storm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbo's elbow.
Barbo tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Storm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbo can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
Barbo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Storm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbo misses with a punch to the body.
Barbo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Storm.
Storm blocks an uppercut.
Barbo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Barbo works on Storm's body with a couple of short punches.
Barbo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Storm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Storm.
Storm lands with a right to the head.
Storm with a knee to the head.
Barbo blocks an uppercut.
Barbo throws a punch but it's blocked by Storm.
Storm lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Barbo fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Barbo.
Storm looking to throw knees to the head but Barbo is blocking nicely.
Storm lands a body punch in the clinch.
Storm blocks an uppercut.
Barbo tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
Storm throws a head punch that misses.
Storm lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbo throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Storm.
Storm lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Barbo has a couple of punches blocked by Storm. #T2#
Storm tries a knee to the head but Barbo blocks it.
Storm misses with a knee to the head.
Storm pushes Barbo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Storm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbo throws a punch but it's blocked by Storm.
Storm can't find room to land a body shot as Barbo controls the action.
Barbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Storm throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbo.
Barbo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the cage, Storm throws an elbow but misses.
Storm using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barbo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbo tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Storm looking to throw knees to the head but Barbo is blocking nicely.
Barbo blocks an uppercut.
Barbo avoids a wild elbow strike from Storm.
Barbo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Storm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barbo tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
Barbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Storm's elbow.
Barbo misses with a punch to the body.
Storm tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barbo avoids it.
Storm lands with a short shot to the head.
Barbo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Storm lands a hook that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
Barbo misses with a body punch.
Knees to the body from Barbo.
A hook to the body from Barbo.
Storm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbo lands a nice uppercut.
Storm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Storm fails to land.
Barbo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Storm.
Barbo lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Storm misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Barbo tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
Barbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Storm tries to land a knee to the head but Barbo blocks with his arms.
Barbo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Storm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
Storm prevents a body shot from Barbo.
Storm tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barbo.
Barbo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbo blocks a body shot from Storm.
Storm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Storm tries a knee to the head but Barbo blocks it.
Storm throws a head punch that misses.
Storm misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbo.
Storm tries to throw a body punch but Barbo avoids it by throwing Storm back against the cage.
Storm with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Storm tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lincoln Storm dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Barbo moves away from the strike by Storm.
Storm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbo.
Storm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Storm misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbo counters with a body kick.
Barbo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Storm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbo.
Storm doesn't manage to clinch there - Barbo circles away.
Barbo moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbo misses the target.
Storm is looking to clinch but Barbo is avoiding it.
Storm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Storm moves out of range of the body kick from Barbo.
Barbo misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm cracks Barbo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barbo throws the kick towards the body but Storm avoids it.
Barbo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Storm.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Barbo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barbo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barbo misses with a low kick.
Lincoln Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Barbo lands with a nice body kick.
Barbo throws a jab when Storm was well out of range.
Barbo misses with a straight right.
Barbo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Storm moves out of range of the leg kick from Barbo.
Barbo connects with a solid leg kick.
Barbo moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbo misses the target.
Barbo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Storm connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barbo scrambles back to his feet.
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbo.
Storm lands a leg kick that knocks Barbo off balance momentarily.
Barbo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barbo is looking to clinch but Storm is avoiding it.
That kick from Barbo tenderised Storm's leg. Storm is trying to keep his angry face on.
Storm moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Storm looks to throw the jab but Barbo is out of range.
Barbo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Storm's sensitive parts.
Barbo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbo.
Barbo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barbo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Storm counters with a stiff right hand.
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbo misses with a low kick as Storm jumps back.
That kick from Storm tenderised Barbo's leg. Barbo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Storm throws a right hand that misses
and Barbo counters with a straight right hand.
Storm moves out of range as Barbo strikes.
Storm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Storm checks a leg kick.
Storm takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Storm misses with an uppercut
and Barbo counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbo ducks right into an uppercut from Storm.
Storm scores with the left hand. Barbo knows he should have avoided that one.
Barbo lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Storm instigates a clinch. #T3#
A hook to the body from Barbo.
Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Storm working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Storm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
Barbo gets through Storm's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Storm misses with an elbow strike.
Barbo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barbo scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbo.
Barbo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barbo misses with a body punch.
Barbo avoiding damage as Storm throws knees to the body.
Storm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbo's elbow.
Storm blocks a body shot from Barbo.
Barbo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbo avoiding damage as Storm throws knees to the body.
Storm can't find room to land a body shot as Barbo controls the action. #BC2#
Storm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbo looks to land a body kick but Storm moved away.
It seemed like Storm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbo staying out of range there.
Storm throws a looping overhand right but Barbo ducks down to avoid it.
Storm with a hook.
Storm takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Storm misses with a right hand
and Barbo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick lands for Storm.
Sala Barbo is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Storm rushes Barbo and presses him up against the cage.
Barbo throws a head punch that misses.
Barbo lands a nice uppercut.
Barbo blocks an elbow strike from Storm.
Barbo struggles to land a body shot inside as Storm controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Barbo.
Storm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barbo lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm landing knees to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbo.
Lincoln Storm seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Storm misses with the head strike.
Barbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
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 Sala Barbo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Barbo slips a jab from Storm.
Storm moves out of range as Barbo strikes.
Storm unleashes a big counter combination but Barbo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Barbo tries to work over Storm's front leg with a kick but Storm checks it.
Barbo tried to score with a low kick but Storm checks it.
Storm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Storm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbo.
Barbo lands a right hook to the body.
Storm tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barbo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barbo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barbo throws a leg kick but Storm sees it coming and moves out of range.
Storm appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Storm gets a clinch.
Barbo tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Storm throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Storm.
Barbo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barbo.
Barbo misses with the head strike. #T1#
Barbo lands a shot to the body.
Barbo tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing Barbo back against the cage.
Storm blocking some punches.
Barbo presses Storm against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Storm tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barbo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Storm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Storm has a couple of punches blocked by Barbo.
Storm misses with some punches.
Storm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Storm presses Barbo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Storm throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barbo blocks it with crossed arms.
Storm gets through Barbo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Storm.
Storm lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Barbo fails to land.
Barbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbo works on Storm's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Storm tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barbo avoids it.
Storm utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee 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!
Still in the clinch, Barbo scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Barbo.
Storm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barbo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Storm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbo lands a nice uppercut.
Barbo digs a right hand underneath Storm's ribcage. Storm let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barbo misses with some punches.
Barbo tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Storm swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbo tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing Barbo back against the cage.
Storm with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Storm with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barbo has a couple of punches blocked by Storm. #T3#
Storm tries to work over Barbo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barbo.
Barbo blocks an elbow strike.
Storm lands a knee to the head.
Storm misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barbo.
Storm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbo.
Barbo digs a right hand into Storm's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Storm's gas tank.
Barbo misses with some punches.
Barbo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barbo lands with a right to the head.
Barbo digs a right hand into Storm's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Storm's gas tank.
Barbo misses with a punch to the body.
Barbo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Barbo.
Barbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Barbo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Storm.
Storm blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Barbo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barbo lands with a right to the head.
Barbo gets through Storm's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Barbo on the inside.
Barbo digs a right hand underneath Storm's ribcage. Storm let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Storm blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Barbo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Storm lands a body punch.
Barbo throws a punch but it's blocked by Storm.
Barbo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barbo.
Barbo struggles to land a body shot inside as Storm controls his hands.
Barbo blocks a body shot from Storm.
Barbo has a couple of punches blocked by Storm.
Storm lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
Barbo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Storms head.
Barbo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Storm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sala Barbo clearly takes that round.
That's time! Barbo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Storm misses with a wild body shot.
Barbo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Storm throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Barbo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Storm tries to clinch but Barbo moves away
and Barbo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barbo keeps the fight on the outside.
Barbo is looking to clinch but Storm is avoiding it.
Storm tries to clinch up but Barbo circles away and keeps his distance.
Barbo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Storm clinches with his opponent.
Barbo blocking some punches.
Barbo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barbo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Barbo digs a right hand into Storm's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Storm's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Barbo.
A head punch on the inside from Barbo fails to land.
Barbo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Storm or not.
Barbo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Storm.
Barbo scores with a shoulder strike.
Storm is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbo lands a left hand. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barbo.
Barbo digs a right hand underneath Storm's ribcage. Storm let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Barbo as the two fighters clinch.
Barbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Storm's elbow.
Barbo misses with some punches.
A short left from Barbo.
Barbo lands a left hand.
Storm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barbo stalls.
Barbo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Storm is keeping busy.
Barbo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Storm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
Barbo tries to land a knee to the head but Storm blocks with his arms.
Barbo lands with a light punch inside.
Barbo misses with a body punch. #T2#
Storm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbo's elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbo tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbo pushes Storm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbo misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Barbo breaks from the clinch.
Barbo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Storm avoids the body shot from Barbo.
Barbo is looking to slow Storm down with leg kicks.
Storm moves to clinch but Barbo breaks away
and Barbo counters with a stiff right hand.
Storm takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Storm takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Barbo finds it's way through Storm's defenses.
Barbo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Storm.
Barbo sets himself, and Storm steps forward looking for the clinch! Barbo avoids it this time.
Storm throws out a loose jab but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbo throws a body punch but Storm moves out of range. #T3#
Barbo cracks Storm with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barbo throws a wild body kick that Storm sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Storm darts in and clinches Barbo up against the cage.
Barbo pushes Storm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Storm wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Storm misses with a body punch.
A short right from Barbo on the inside.
Barbo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Barbo - that landed with a thud.
Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Storm using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barbo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A shot in the inside from Barbo.
Barbo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbo lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Storm.
Barbo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Barbo tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Barbo lands with a light punch inside.
Barbo tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbo misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Barbo.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Storm.
Barbo throws an elbow that misses.
Storm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Storm looking to throw knees to the head but Barbo is blocking nicely.
Barbo lands a nice shot to the body.
Barbo lands a shot to the body.
Barbo lands a body punch.
Barbo can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbo can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
A short right from Barbo.
Barbo gets through Storm's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sala Barbo had his way with Lincoln Storm in that round.
That's time! Barbo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Barbo throws a wild body kick that Storm sees coming a mile off.
Barbo slips a jab from Storm.
Nice shot lands for Storm.
Storm tries to clinch up.
Storm doesn't manage to clinch there - Barbo circles away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barbo. Storm shrugs it off though.
Storm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Storm drives through and clinches with Barbo against the cage.
Barbo scores with a shoulder strike.
Barbo blocks an elbow strike from Storm.
Storm tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Storm misses with a body punch.
Storm tries for a takedown but Barbo manages to get underhooks.
Storm lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbo.
Storm looking to throw knees to the head but Barbo is blocking nicely. #T1#
Knees in the clinch landing for Storm.
Storm is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Storm.
Barbo throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Barbo.
Storm working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Storm misses with a body punch.
Barbo misses with a punch on the inside.
Storm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barbo effectively controlling the action here.
Storm trying to land knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Barbo.
Barbo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barbo tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Storm has a couple of punches blocked by Barbo.
Storm looking to slow down the pace here.
Barbo lands with a left to the head. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Storm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbo scores with a shot to the side of Storm's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbo.
Storm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Storm throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barbo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbo scores with a hook to the body.
Barbo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Storms head.
Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Barbo.
Barbo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Barbo.
Storm using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barbo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barbo scores with a hook to the body.
Barbo gets through Storm's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barbo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Barbo working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Barbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Storm prevents a body shot from Barbo.
Storm throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barbo blocks it with crossed arms.
Barbo throws a head punch that misses.
Barbo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Storm looking to throw knees to the head but Barbo is blocking nicely.
Barbo lands a right hand.
Storm landing knees to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barbo.
Barbo has a couple of punches blocked by Storm.
A head punch on the inside from Barbo fails to land.
Storm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Storm throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barbo blocks it with crossed arms.
Storm misses with a punch to the body.
Storm landing knees to the body.
Storm landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Storm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbo struggles to land a body shot inside as Storm controls his hands.
Lincoln Storm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Storm lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Storms head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barbo.
Storm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barbo throws a punch but it's blocked by Storm.
Barbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Storm blocks a body shot from Barbo.
Barbo misses with a punch to the body.
Storm pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Storm tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Storm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Storm tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barbo avoids it.
Storm misses with a knee to the head.
Storm works on Barbo's body with a couple of short punches.
Barbo can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
A short uppercut from Barbo.
Barbo pushes Storm back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

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 Sala Barbo.
Well Barbo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sala Barbo!
Sala Barbo retains his featherweight title!
Sala Barbo thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#837 Spike v Horse
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barbo. That did some damage!
Barbo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Barbo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Barbo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barbo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sitsongrits jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbo.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Barbo tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Barbo avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Crunch! Barbo slams his shin into Sitsongrit's torso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Barbo thumps Sitsongrit with a low kick.
Barbo avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws the kick towards the body but Barbo avoids it.
Barbo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A bone on bone clash there as Barbo blocks the leg kick. #T1#
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Sitsongrit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit lands a head shot.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Barbo.
Barbo looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Barbo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
A thudding body kick lands there by Barbo!
Sitsongrit misses with a left hand
and Barbo counters with a straight right hand.
Barbo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sitsongrit momentarily.
Barbo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A lazy body kick from Sitsongrit
and Barbo counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbo misses with a hook
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit 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.
Barbo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sitsongrit.#T2#
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Barbo misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barbo scores with a punch to the head.
Good leg kick by Barbo.
Barbo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sitsongrit checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barbo throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Barbo.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barbo jabs at Sitsongrit's body.
Nice jab there from Sitsongrit.
Barbo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbo counters with a straight right hand.
Barbo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sitsongrit feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Barbo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Donk. Sitsongrit catches Barbo right on the button with a cross.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Barbo avoids it.
Barbo punishes Sitsongrit's body with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sitsongrit crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barbo - the referee stops the clock and Sitsongrit gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barbo. Sitsongrit manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Barbo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick from Sitsongrit misses.
Barbo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Barbo avoids the punch easily.
Barbo lands a nice hook to Sitsongrit's body. Sitsongrit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barbo takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Barbo throws a low kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range easily. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Barbo motions for Sitsongrit to come forward. Barbo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
A good leg kick by Barbo.
Barbo moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit moves forwards but Barbo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barbo slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Barbo misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
A lazy body kick from Barbo
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Barbo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sitsongrit sizes up Barbo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbo slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Barbo's shoulder, as Barbo tries to avoid the shot.
Barbo scores with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit cracks Barbo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sala Barbo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Sitsongrit takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sitsongrit - that will leave a mark!
Sitsongrit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Barbo misses with a combination
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses
and Barbo counters with a thumping low kick.
Sitsongrit walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barbo.
Sitsongrit thows a leg kick but Barbo checks it
and Barbo counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Barbo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barbo.
Sitsongrit with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbo stuns Sitsongrit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Barbo misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit counters with a left to the body.
Barbo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barbo. That's going to slow Sitsongrit down. #T1#
Barbo moves out of range as Sitsongrit throws a body kick.
Barbo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barbo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barbo avoids a kick to the body.
Barbo tries to land a front kick but Sitsongrit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but Barbo avoids it with no problem.
Barbo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
and Barbo counters with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbo misses the target.
Sitsongrit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barbo to score with a decent uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sitsongrit tries to land a body kick
and Barbo counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Sitsongrit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sitsongrit.
Barbo misses with a looping left.
Barbo misses with a straight left. #T2#
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbo. #CL2#
Sitsongrit pushes Barbo up against the cage in a clinch.
Barbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbo can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Barbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbo lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbo.
Barbo trying to stall but Sitsongrit improves his position.
Barbo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Barbo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbo lands an elbow that stopped Sitsongrit in his tracks for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Barbo.
A short right from Barbo. #T3#
A right hand to the body from Barbo.
Sitsongrit has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Barbo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sitsongrit can turn it around.
Barbo lands a body punch.
Barbo blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Barbo blocking some punches.
Barbo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch.
Barbo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jab by Barbo.
Barbo tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barbo.
Barbo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Barbo misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barbo with a body shot.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barbo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barbo takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbo misses the target. #T4#
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!
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
and Barbo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sitsongrit's knee momentarily.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Barbo jabs at Sitsongrit's body.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Barbo is out of range.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Barbo.
Barbo tries to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit moves his leg out of the way.
Sitsongrit now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A big right from Barbo misses.
Good exchange - Sitsongrit coming out on top.
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Barbo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big left from Barbo misses.
Barbo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit stuns Barbo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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 Sala Barbo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Barbo throws a leg kick that misses.
Barbo missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barbo.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Barbo ducked under it nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Barbo.
Barbo misses with a low kick.
Barbo lands with a nice body punch.
Barbo misses with a wild body shot.
Barbo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barbo misses with a body kick.
Nice body kick there by Barbo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Barbo misses with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit tries to land a front kick but Barbo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barbo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Barbo's legs.
Barbo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sitsongrit just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Barbo.#CL2#
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch successfully.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barbo scores with a shot to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Barbo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbo gets through Sitsongrit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Barbo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barbo can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit blocks an elbow strike from Barbo.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sala Barbo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbo.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbo controls his hands.
Sitsongrit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barbo is looking to break free of the clinch but Sitsongrit has double underhooks.
Barbo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Barbo's ribcage. Barbo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barbo lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit. #T2#
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Barbo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbo blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Barbo misses with a body punch.
Barbo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sitsongrit.
Barbo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Barbo.
Sitsongrit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barbo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barbo.
Sitsongrit gets through Barbo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Barbo blocks it.
Barbo misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Barbo can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action. #BC#
Barbo breaks the clinch.
Barbo cracks Sitsongrit with an open hand slap.
Barbo throws a leg kick that misses.
Barbo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barbo blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice body punch from Barbo.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Barbo.
A bone on bone clash there as Sitsongrit blocks the leg kick.
A jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there.
Sitsongrit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barbo will feel that in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Barbo avoids the punch easily.
Barbo throws out a leg kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range and Barbo only half commits.
Barbo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sitsongrit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barbo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sitsongrit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barbo clobbers Sitsongrit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barbo. That did some damage!
A decent looking cross lands there for Sitsongrit.
Barbo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Barbo counters with a good, hard body kick but Sitsongrit shrugs it off.
Barbo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barbo doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barbo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sitsongrit scrambles back to his feet.
Sitsongrit avoids the head kick by Barbo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Sala Barbo did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Nice uppercut there from Sitsongrit.
Petdee Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sitsongrit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sitsongrit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barbo connects with a nice looking jab.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up but Barbo circles away and keeps his distance.
Barbo lands a body shot.
Barbo is looking to chop away at Sitsongrit's legs.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Barbo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick misses from Barbo.
Barbo misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Barbo misses its target.
Barbo throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit avoids a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barbo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit's corner calls for a 1-2. Sitsongrit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sitsongrit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barbo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barbo.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
A good leg kick by Barbo.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbo.
Barbo looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sala Barbo is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut there from Barbo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barbo. #T2#
Barbo's corner calls for a 1-2. Barbo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Barbo throws a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit stuns Barbo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sitsongrit 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.
Barbo with the inside leg kick.
Barbo misses with a kick to the body.
Barbo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barbo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slow jab from Barbo misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
letting Barbo counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Barbo's knee but Barbo avoids it well.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Barbo throws a body kick.
Barbo avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
Barbo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barbo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Barbo ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barbo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barbo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Barbo throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barbo is out of range.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch
and Barbo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barbo moves out of range of the strikes.#T4##CL2#
Sitsongrit has closed the distance and engaged Barbo in a clinch.
Barbo tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbo tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbo misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Barbo avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Barbo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbo works on Sitsongrit's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Barbo.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Barbo.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Barbo tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbo presses Sitsongrit against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Sala Barbo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Barbo ducks down to avoid it.
Barbo thuds a left hand into Sitsongrit's body.
Barbo moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Barbo moves out of range.
Sitsongrit wants to slow Barbo down by chopping away at his legs.
Barbo scores with a hook to the body. Sitsongrit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barbo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Barbo slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo lands with a slapping head kick.
Barbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbo moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Sitsongrit swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barbo counters with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barbo missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Barbo moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to Barbo's midsection.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Barbo.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
A low kick lands for Barbo.
A bone on bone clash there as Barbo blocks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Barbo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
Sitsongrit lands a head shot.
Sitsongrit steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Barbo. That one must have hurt.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbo throws a head kick that half lands.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Barbo slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Decent striking displayed by Barbo there.
Barbo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sitsongrit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sitsongrit misses with a left hand
and Barbo counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barbo throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbo throws the kick towards the body but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit misses with a left hand
and Barbo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Barbo looks to land a body kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
and Barbo counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Barbo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit misses the body punch
and Barbo counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barbo misses with a low kick.
Barbo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sitsongrit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barbo scores with a punch to the head.
Barbo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
Barbo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some bone on bone action there as Barbo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sitsongrit wants to slow Barbo down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Barbo moves out of range.
Barbo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Barbo ducks right into an uppercut from Sitsongrit.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barbo.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barbo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbo looks to land a combination but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Barbo counters with a nice body shot.
Barbo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbo was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Barbo's knee but Barbo avoids it well.
Barbo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbo with a nice calf kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sala Barbo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barbo, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sala Barbo!
Sala Barbo retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Sala Barbo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Petdee Sitsongrit stepped up to the mic, saying 'Out with Bolsonaro!'.

Event: GAMMA#833 Paulin v Spike
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbo misses with a low kick.
Caunt misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbo counters with an outside leg kick.
Barbo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Caunt. That did some damage!
Barbo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Caunt's head.
Caunt fails to land with a series of punches.
Barbo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Nice straight punches there by Barbo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barbo.
Barbo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A lazy body kick from Caunt
and Barbo counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbo ducks right into an uppercut from Caunt.
Caunt throws a big shot that misses.
Barbo moves out of range as Caunt strikes.
Caunt slips under a jab from Barbo.
Caunt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Barbo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barbo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Caunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbo.
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from Caunt.
Barbo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caunt manages to avoid it.
Caunt tries to land a body kick
and Barbo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Caunt misses the shot to the body.
Barbo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Caunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbo 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.
Barbo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Caunt.
Barbo checks a leg kick.
Caunt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Caunt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Caunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Caunt throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick from Caunt misses #CL#
and Barbo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Caunt blocks a body shot from Barbo.
Caunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Caunt presses Barbo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Caunt fails to land.
Caunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbo blocks a body shot from Caunt.
Caunt misses with a punch to the body.
Caunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barbo misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Barbo throws a punch but it's blocked by Caunt.
Caunt throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Caunt.
Caunt will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barbo up against the cage.
Caunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barbo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Caunt prevents a body shot from Barbo.
Caunt can't find room to land a body shot as Barbo controls the action.
Caunt tries a body shot but Barbo blocks it.
Barbo misses with a punch to the body.
Caunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barbo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Caunt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barbo can't find room to land a body shot as Caunt controls the action.
Caunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbo.
Caunt lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Caunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbo.
Barbo has a couple of punches blocked by Caunt.
Caunt tries to work over Barbo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Caunt.
Barbo lands with a right to the head.
Barbo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Caunt lands a right hand.
Caunt tries to throw a body punch but Barbo avoids it by throwing Caunt back against the cage.
Caunt has a couple of punches blocked by Barbo.
Caunt has a couple of punches blocked by Barbo.
Barbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Caunt has a couple of punches blocked by Barbo.
Barbo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Barbo.
Barbo lands with a short shot to the head.
Barbo misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caunt blocks a body shot from Barbo. #T4#
Barbo lands a hook that snaps the head of Caunt backwards.
Caunt working hard to break the clinch.
Barbo misses with a body punch.
Barbo lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Barbo fails to land.
Caunt blocks a body shot from Barbo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbo misses with a punch to the body.
Caunt lands with a short shot to the head.
Caunt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barbo blocks an uppercut.
Caunt can't find room to land a body shot as Barbo controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caunt is stalling here.
Caunt tries to work over Barbo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Caunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbo misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sala Barbo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Caunt is looking to score with low kicks.
Caunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A looping hook to the body misses from Caunt. Barbo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That kick from Barbo tenderised Caunt's leg. Caunt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dick Caunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caunt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Caunt ducks under a wild hook from Barbo.
It seemed like Caunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barbo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Caunt lands with a nice body punch.
Barbo lands a right hook to the body.
Caunt is looking to chop away at Barbo's legs.
Caunt takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Caunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Caunt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Caunt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbo counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caunt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barbo misses the body punch
and Caunt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Barbo throws a chopping leg kick but Caunt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Despite the aggression on Caunt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Caunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Caunt replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Barbo blocks it well.
Barbo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbo.
Barbo misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Caunt scores with a kick to the midsection.
Caunt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Barbo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Caunt moves out of range as Barbo throws a body kick.
Barbo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barbo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Caunt throws out the jab.
Caunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbo moves away.
Barbo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Caunt. Barbo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Caunt.
Caunt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barbo.
Caunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbo.
A little jabbing left from Caunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Caunt throws a lazy right hand but Barbo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbo misses with a straight left.
Caunt scores with the left hand. Barbo knows he should have avoided that one.
Barbo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Barbo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Caunt ducks right into an uppercut from Barbo.
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!
Caunt misses with a low kick. #T2#
Caunt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barbo.
Barbo slips under a jab.
Barbo dips to his left and cracks Caunt with an uppercut!
Barbo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Caunt throws a hook but Barbo blocks it.
Caunt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barbo is out of range.
Caunt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barbo misses with a low kick.
Barbo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Caunt misses with a kick to the body.
Barbo staying out of range there.
Barbo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barbo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Caunt.
Barbo misses with a looping left.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barbo. Caunt shrugs it off though.
Caunt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barbo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Caunt misses with a hook.#T3#
Caunt moves away from the strike by Barbo.
Caunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Caunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbo.
Barbo throws the left hand but Caunt avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for Barbo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barbo scores with a sloppy right hand. Caunt should have avoided that one.
Caunt with a nice calf kick.
Barbo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Caunt takes a step back to recover.
Barbo connects with a body shot that sends Caunt's belly button to the back.
Caunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbo.
Caunt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Caunt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barbo throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbo. Caunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sala Barbo is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barbo misses with a straight right.
Caunt throws out a counter right but Barbo avoids it with no problem.
Barbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caunt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caunt avoids the body shot from Barbo. #T4#
Caunt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barbo digs a good hook to Caunt's body.
Caunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbo misses with a wild body shot.
Caunt throws a shot from downtown. Barbo moves away and avoids it.
Barbo avoids a kick to the body.
Caunt throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Barbo to counter with a crisp jab.
Caunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Caunt scores with a punch to the head.
Caunt defending well as Barbo loads up on a big left hand.
Caunt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Caunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbo was well out of range. Poor timing from Caunt.
Caunt throws an overhand right that lands on Barbo's shoulder, as Barbo tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caunt misses with a hook. Barbo ducked under it nicely.
Caunt ducks under a wild hook from Barbo.
Caunt thows a body kick. Barbo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Caunt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A swing and a miss from Caunt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sala Barbo dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Caunt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barbo. That did some damage!
Caunt scores with a spinning back kick!
Barbo blocks a jab.
Barbo misses with a low kick as Caunt jumps back.
Caunt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Barbo staying out of range there.
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from Caunt.
Barbo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Caunt.
Caunt throws a leg kick
and Barbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Caunt misses with an uppercut. Barbo saw that one coming.
Caunt misses with an uppercut. Barbo saw that one coming.
Barbo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Caunt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barbo throws a lazy right hand but Caunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Caunt.
That kick from Caunt tenderised Barbo's leg. Barbo is trying to keep his angry face on.
A low kick from Barbo misses
and Caunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some bone on bone action there as Barbo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barbo loads up on a big right hand but Caunt slips the punch.#T1#
Caunt scores with a spinning back kick!
Barbo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barbo misses with a looping left.
Danga de danga de dang - Caunt scores with a four punch combination!
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbo. Caunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Caunt misses with a low kick.
Barbo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barbo staying out of range there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Caunt 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 Barbo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barbo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice uppercut there from Barbo.
Barbo keeps Caunt at a distance using the push kick.
Barbo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barbo takes one to the chin there.
Caunt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Caunt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caunt manages to avoid it.
Barbo staying out of range there.
Barbo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Caunt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barbo lands a nice shot that snaps Caunt's head back. #T2#
Barbo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Caunt throws a lazy uppercut
and Barbo counters with a stiff right hand.
Caunt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Caunt misses with a straight left.
Barbo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barbo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barbo misses with a straight left.
Barbo checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Caunt misses its intended target.
Caunt moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Barbo throws a body punch but Caunt moves out of range.
Barbo pushes Caunt away with a front kick.
Barbo walks into a left hand.
A jab from Barbo misses.
Barbo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barbo moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbo throws a big shot that misses.
Caunt connects with a leg kick.
Barbo throws a hook to the side of Caunt's head but Caunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Caunt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Caunt staying out of range there.
Caunt throws a hook to the side of Barbo's head but Barbo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A thudding body kick lands there by Barbo!
Caunt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Caunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barbo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barbo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barbo walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Caunt. Barbo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Caunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Caunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Caunt misses.
Barbo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbo moves out of range as Caunt strikes.
Caunt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Caunt throws a leg kick but Barbo moved away.
Caunt keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Barbo misses with a hook.
Barbo takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Caunt throws a right hand that misses
and Barbo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Caunt avoids a kick to the body.
Caunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Caunt throws out the jab.
Barbo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Caunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Caunt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barbo momentarily.
A jab lands there for Caunt.
Caunt misses with an uppercut.
Barbo digs a good hook to Caunt's body.
Caunt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caunt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Barbo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Caunt has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Barbo.
Barbo misses with a body shot.
Barbo lunges at Caunt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Caunt's hand.
Caunt misses with a kick to the body.
Barbo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Caunt if he has to take too many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Caunt really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Barbo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Caunt at a distance.
Barbo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Barbo looks to score with a jab to the body but Caunt is just out of range.
Barbo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Caunt.
Caunt scores with a hook to the body. Barbo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barbo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Caunt is able to avoid easily.
Barbo lands a body shot.
Caunt looks to land a left hand but Barbo moved out of range nicely.
Barbo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barbo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Caunt.
Barbo looks to land a left hand but Caunt moved out of range nicely.
Caunt missing with a left hand there. Barbo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barbo staying out of range there.
Barbo moves out of range as Caunt strikes.
Caunt throws a leg kick but Barbo checks it.
It looked like Barbo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Caunt.
Caunt lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbo throws a leg kick but Caunt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Caunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Caunt lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Caunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Caunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbo.
Barbo thumps Caunt with a low kick.
Caunt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That kick from Caunt tenderised Barbo's leg. Barbo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice jab there from Caunt.
Caunt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barbo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Caunt scores with a hook to the body. Barbo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barbo scores with a jab. Caunt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barbo throws a big shot that misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Caunt.
Barbo throws a shot from downtown. Caunt moves away and avoids it.
Caunt throws a front kick aimed at Barbo's knee but Barbo avoids it well.
Barbo thumps Caunt with a low kick.
Caunt throws a body kick that misses.
Caunt throws a head kick but Barbo moves out of range.
Caunt misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbo throws a hook but Caunt blocks it.#T2#
Barbo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Caunt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Caunt misses with a straight left.
Caunt scoring well with a low kick there.
Barbo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Caunt checks it well.
Caunt throws a wild body kick that Barbo sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Barbo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barbo throws a leg kick but Caunt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Caunt appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good work by Barbo as he checks the leg kick.
Caunt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbo's sensitive parts.
Barbo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Caunt throws out the jab.
Caunt tries a head kick but it misses.
Caunt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Caunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barbo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Caunt on the side of the head.
Caunt throws an off balance right hand
and Barbo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barbo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barbo scoring well with a low kick there.
Caunt moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Barbo with a nice calf kick.
Caunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Caunt is out of range.
Caunt steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Caunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbo.
Caunt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Barbo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Caunt - the referee stops the clock and Barbo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Caunt. Barbo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Caunt motions for Barbo to come forward. Caunt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barbo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barbo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Caunt's sensitive parts.
Barbo throws a hook to the side of Caunt's head but Caunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Caunt! But no joy.
Barbo throws a lazy right hand but Caunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Caunt responds with a good body kick, but Barbo manages to step out the way in time.
Barbo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Caunt will feel that in the morning.
Caunt checks a leg kick.
Barbo is looking to land body kicks.
Caunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barbo misses with a straight left.
Caunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbo misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Caunt! But no joy.
Caunt bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T4#
Caunt punishes Barbo's body with a nice straight punch.
Caunt throws a hook but Barbo avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Caunt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caunt throws out a loose jab but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbo slips a straight right by Caunt.
Good shot there by Barbo.
Caunt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barbo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Caunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbo.
Caunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbo.
Caunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbo.
Caunt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barbo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barbo checks the leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barbo.
Caunt misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Dick Caunt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Barbo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Nice jab there from Barbo.
Caunt scores with a jab to the head.
Caunt moves away from the strike by Barbo.
Barbo throws a body punch but Caunt moves out of range.
Barbo connects with a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Caunt finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Caunt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caunt.
Caunt with the inside leg kick.
Caunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbo misses with a body kick.
Barbo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Caunt is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Caunt.
Barbo misses with a hook. Caunt ducked under it nicely.
Caunt is looking to land body kicks.
As Caunt backs away, Barbo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Barbo slips under a jab.
Barbo fakes the leg kick and cracks Caunt in the body.
Caunt moves forwards but Barbo connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Barbo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barbo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Caunt misses with a right hand
and Barbo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Caunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbo.
Barbo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Barbo.
As Caunt backs away, Barbo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Barbo looks to throw the jab but Caunt is out of range.
Barbo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Caunt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barbo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barbo throws an overhand right that lands on Caunt's shoulder, as Caunt tries to avoid the shot.
Barbo throws a leg kick but Caunt moved away.
Barbo throws a leg kick but Caunt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Barbo is looking to chop away at Caunt's legs.
Caunt avoids a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Barbo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Caunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barbo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Barbo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Caunt.#T2#
Caunt swings widly with a right hand
and Barbo counters with a thumping low kick.
Barbo throws a right hand that misses
and Caunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Caunt throws a hook but Barbo blocks it.
Caunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Caunt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Barbo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Caunt steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Caunt throws out a powerful jab.
Caunt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Caunt lands a leg kick that knocks Barbo off balance momentarily.
Barbo misses with a head kick.
Barbo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Caunt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Caunt lands a nice hook to Barbo's body. Barbo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Crunch! Caunt slams his shin into Barbo's torso.
Caunt throws a head kick but Barbo moves out of range.
Barbo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Caunt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Caunt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barbo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barbo throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Caunt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barbo.
Barbo looks to score with a jab to the body but Caunt is just out of range.
Caunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Caunt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Caunt slips a straight right by Barbo.
Caunt throws a chopping leg kick but Barbo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barbo throws a lazy right hand but Caunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Caunt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barbo.
Caunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbo.
A shot to the liver by Barbo. Beautiful body shot.
Caunt tries to land a leg kick but Barbo saw it coming and moves away.
Caunt takes one to the chin there.
Caunt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barbo has time to react.
Barbo misses the shot to the body.
Barbo throws a body punch but Caunt moves out of range.
Caunt slips under a jab.#T4#
Barbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caunt moves away.
Barbo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Caunt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A lazy left from Caunt finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caunt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Caunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barbo checks a leg kick nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Barbo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Some bone on bone action there as Caunt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Caunt moves out of range as Barbo throws a body kick.
Caunt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbo's sensitive parts.
Caunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbo connects with a body shot that sends Caunt's belly button to the back.
Barbo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Caunt. Caunt obviously looking to wear him down.
Barbo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caunt manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Caunt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barbo doesn't seem phased though.
Caunt misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Caunt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barbo swings for the body but Caunt moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dick Caunt.
I think Caunt 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dick Caunt!
Dick Caunt 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: GAMMA#827 Fungus v Encharya
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1#
Lord misses with a wild body shot.
Barbo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lord has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Barbo.
Barbo throws a lazy uppercut
and Lord counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barbo thinking.
Barbo throws a poor cross that misses
and Lord cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lord avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lord replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Barbo blocks it well.
Barbo missing with a left hand there. Lord was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Lord was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lord's coach down at Jed's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lord's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lord misses with a left hand
and Barbo counters with a thumping low kick.
Lord dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lord walks into a stiff left hand from Barbo.
Barbo moves out of range as Lord strikes.
Barbo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barbo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lord has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barbo finds it's way round the side to connect with Lord's head.
Sala Barbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lord on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lord rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Barbo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barbo scoring well with a low kick there.
A swing and a miss from Lord.
Barbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good leg kick by Barbo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barbo.
Lord looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#CL#
Barbo takes the fight into the clinch.
Lord struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbo controls his hands.
Barbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbo blocks an uppercut.
Barbo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Barbo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barbo misses with a looping right.
Barbo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Barbo misses with a leg kick.
Barbo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lord counters with a nice leg kick.
Lord misses with a wild body shot.
Barbo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Barbo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbo swings for the body but Lord moves out of range.
Barbo throws the kick towards the body but Lord avoids it.
Lord throws a lazy uppercut
and Barbo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barbo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barbo scores with a leg kick.
Crunch! Barbo slams his shin into Lord's torso.
A shot to the body from Lord misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Barbo checks the leg kick.
Barbo punishes Lord's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Barbo throws a jab but it's blocked by Lord.
Barbo lands a nice looking body shot.
Barbo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lord.
Barbo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lord drops his hands momentarily and Barbo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barbo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barbo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbo is looking to counter punch.
Lord bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barbo's head.
Barbo scores with a jab.
Barbo cracks Lord with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barbo.
Lord jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Lord stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barbo.#T4#
Lord fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barbo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lord misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lord walks into a left hand.
Barbo is looking to slow Lord down with leg kicks.
Barbo connects with a body shot that sends Lord's belly button to the back.
Lord on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A lazy body kick from Barbo
and Lord cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbo tries to work over Lord's front leg with a kick but Lord checks it.
Lord misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barbo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barbo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Barbo finds it's target.
Barbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lord moves away.
Lord looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barbo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sala Barbo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lord throws a hook but Barbo avoids it easily.
Barbo misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Lord was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lord lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Barbo checks a low kick from Lord.
Barbo is looking to slow Lord down with leg kicks.
Good work by Lord as he checks the leg kick.
Barbo feints and then cracks Lord's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lord down.
Barbo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barbo lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lord lands with a straight right. Barbo didn't see that one coming.
Barbo cracks Lord with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbo avoids the body shot from Lord.
Barbo looks to throw the jab but Lord is out of range. #T1#
Lord on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barbo lands with a straight right. Lord didn't see that one coming.
Barbo is looking to land body kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barbo.
Barbo connects with a looping right hand.
Barbo scores with a punch to the head.
Lord has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barbo.
Lord sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lord takes one to the chin there.
Barbo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lord stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lord fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbo manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lord misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Barbo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lord.
Barbo throws a good cross that connects.
Lord's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lord tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lord avoids the body shot from Barbo.
Barbo missing with a left hand there. Lord was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lord! But no joy.
Barbo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lord counters with a left to the body.
Barbo connects with a leg kick. Lord looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barbo scores with a jab. Lord acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lord throws a leg kick which misses Barbo's front leg but catches the back leg as Barbo tries to avoid it.
Barbo thuds his shin into the meat of Lord's side.
Barbo misses with a leg kick.
Barbo scores with a jab. Lord acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lord throws the left hand but Barbo avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Barbo lands a nice hook to Lord's body. Lord takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barbo thuds a left hand into Lord's body.
Barbo scores with a jab. Lord acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lord scores with a leg kick.
Lord cracks Barbo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barbo misses with a lunging right hand
and Lord cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lord thuds a left hand into Barbo's body.
Lord has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barbo lands a leg kick that knocks Lord off balance momentarily.
Barbo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barbo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sala Barbo is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Barbo throws the kick towards the body but Lord avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lord! But no joy.
Jab by Barbo.#CL#
Barbo rushes Lord and presses him up against the cage.
Lord lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lord tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbo's elbow.
Barbo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barbo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbo digs a right hand underneath Lord's ribcage. Lord let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Barbo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barbo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lord.
Lord takes one to the side of the head.
Barbo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lord can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbo 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.
Lord only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Barbo scores with a leg kick.
Barbo clobbers Lord with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sala Barbo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Barbo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lord. Lord circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lord! But no joy.
Lord on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbo throws a lazy uppercut
and Lord counters with a series of strikes. Barbo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Barbo looks to land a body kick but Lord moved away.
Barbo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barbo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Barbo throws a chopping leg kick but Lord manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lord tries a quick counter leg kick but Barbo is wise to it.
Barbo scores with a jab. Lord acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barbo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lord's calf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbo wants to clinch
and Lord counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Barbo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lord throws an off balance right hand
and Barbo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barbo - that will leave a mark!
Lord uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbo.
Barbo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Barbo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lord looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab lands there for Barbo.
Barbo misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Lord on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barbo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Nice body punch from Lord.
A leg kick checked by Lord.
Lord digs a good body shot into Barbo's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lord.
Barbo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barbo. That's going to slow Lord down.
Barbo looks for the body kick but Lord saw that one coming.
Barbo is looking to clinch.
Barbo throws a big shot that misses.
Lord throws out a counter right but Barbo avoids it with no problem.
Lord tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbo was well out of range. Poor timing from Lord.
Lord closes the distance but Barbo moves to the side
and Barbo counters with an outside leg kick. #T3#
Barbo ducks right into an uppercut from Lord.
Lord misses with a left hand
and Barbo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lord thinking.
Lord thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Barbo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Barbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbo lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lord.
A short uppercut from Barbo.
Lord lands a hook that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Barbo fails to land.
Lord throws a head punch that misses.
Barbo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbo blocks a body shot from Lord.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbo.
A short left from Barbo.
Barbo prevents a body shot from Lord. #T4#
Barbo misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lord working aggressively here.
Lord swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbo lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lord.
Lord scores with a shot to the side of Barbo's head.
Barbo presses Lord against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lord prevents a body shot from Barbo.
Lord working aggressively here.
Lord has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Barbo.
A shot in the inside from Barbo.
Lord blocks a body shot from Barbo.
Barbo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lord takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A left hand lands to the body for Barbo.
Barbo blocks a body shot from Lord.
Barbo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barbo misses with a body punch.
Lord misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbo throws a punch but it's blocked by Lord.
Barbo lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sala Barbo clearly takes that round.
That's time! Barbo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Barbo scoring well with a low kick there.
Barbo lands a lovely overhand right.
Barbo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lord closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Barbo misses.
Barbo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barbo misses with a hook.
Lord feints a counter leg kick.
Barbo connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lord looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lord takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick from Barbo misses
and Lord cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lord tries a low kick but Barbo avoids it.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Barbo.
Lord throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #CL#
Barbo clinches up against the cage.
Lord throws a head punch that misses.
Barbo tries to throw a body punch but Lord avoids it by throwing Barbo back against the cage.
Lord misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Barbo as the two fighters clinch.
Lord prevents a body shot from Barbo.
Barbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lord misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lord.
Barbo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lord backwards.
Barbo lands a right hand.
Lord takes a shot to the head.
Barbo cracks Lord with a nice body shot.
Lord is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Barbo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barbo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sala Barbo has scored more points in the clinch so far.#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!
Lord misses with a punch on the inside.
Come on Barbo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Barbo blocking some punches.
Lord misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Barbo breaks the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barbo.
Barbo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lord on the side of the head.
Lord takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barbo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lord manages to avoid it.
Lord throws a head kick that misses.
Lord throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barbo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lord ducks right into an uppercut from Barbo. #T3#
Barbo scores with a punch to the head.
Lord swats away the attempt to clinch by Barbo.
Barbo digs a good body shot into Lord's ribs.
Lord defending well as Barbo loads up on a big left hand.
Lord throws a lazy uppercut
and Barbo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lord's knee momentarily.
Barbo throws a body kick that misses
and Lord counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lord's head backwards.
Lord tries to move into range but Barbo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barbo scores with a hook to the body. Lord takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Barbo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Barbo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lord.
Good leg kick by Barbo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbo tries to work over Lord's front leg with a kick but Lord checks it.
Lord throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lord needs to keep his hands up - Barbo had a free shot at his head there.
Lord takes one to the chin there.
Barbo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barbo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lord takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barbo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sala Barbo had his way with Selfie Lord in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
A cross from Barbo lands.
Lord needs to keep his hands up - Barbo had a free shot at his head there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barbo.
Barbo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbo thuds his right hand into Lord's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barbo is looking to land body kicks.
Lord tries a quick counter leg kick but Barbo is wise to it.
Barbo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barbo scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lord slips a straight right by Barbo.
Lord flicks out a counter leg kick but Barbo steps away.
Barbo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barbo feints and then cracks Lord's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lord down.
Lord takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Lord avoids the body shot from Barbo.
Barbo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A slow jab from Barbo misses its intended target.
Barbo misses with a jab to the body
and Lord counters with a nice low kick that buckles Barbo's knee momentarily.
Barbo dodges the punch combination from Lord.
Lord takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barbo looks to score with a jab to the body but Lord is just out of range.
Lord takes a swing at Barbo's ribcage but misses.
Lord throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barbo.#T2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barbo. Lord shrugs it off though.
Barbo throws a right hand that misses
and Lord connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barbo connects with a body shot that sends Lord's belly button to the back.#CL#
Lord gets tackled into the cage by Barbo. Barbo maintains the clinch.
Lord misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Barbo manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbo takes a swing at Lord's ribcage but misses.
Lord throws the left hand but Barbo avoids the punch easily.
Barbo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lord staying out of range there.
Barbo moves away from the strike by Lord.
Barbo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barbo misses with a body kick.#T3#
Barbo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lord.
Barbo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Barbo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lord counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbo connects with a jab.
Barbo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lord throws out the jab.
Lord doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barbo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lord's calf.
Barbo doesn't manage to clinch there - Lord circles away.
Lord now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barbo sizes up Lord with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lord throws a leg kick which misses Barbo's front leg but catches the back leg as Barbo tries to avoid it.
Lord ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbo moves away.
Selfie Lord has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Barbo looks to score with a jab to the body but Lord is just out of range.
Lord thinks about the counter body kick.
Lord stuns Barbo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lord crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barbo - the referee stops the clock and Lord gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barbo. Lord manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbo delivers a nice body kick.
Barbo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lord takes a step back to recover.
A left lands for Barbo.
Jab from Barbo.
Lord takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lord misses with a hook
and Barbo counters with a good low kick that Lord was not able to check.
Barbo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sala Barbo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barbo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45

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

Event: GAMMA#823 Rones v Balayan
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1##TD#
Hoppe is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Barbo's half guard.
Hoppe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barbo is looking for a sweep. Hoppe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hoppe trying to control from half guard but Barbo is working away.
Hoppe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barbo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hoppe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Barbo is controlling Hoppe's trapped leg to prevent Hoppe from advancing to side control.
Hoppe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barbo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hoppe trying to control from half guard but Barbo is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo is trying to maintain the position but Hoppe is very close to passing his half guard.
Barbo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoppe passes to side control. #T1#
Barbo prevents Hoppe from improving position.
Barbo wants to control but Hoppe postures up.
Hoppe creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hoppe scoring with punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbo is looking for a sweep.
Hoppe sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Barbo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Barbo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hoppe's best efforts.
Barbo tries to get to full guard but Hoppe has control of the leg.
Hoppe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Hoppe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barbo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barbo is trying to control but can't.
Hoppe slips a nice elbow through Barbo's hands, connecting with Barbo's forehead.#SUB#
Hoppe is looking for a kimura here.
Hoppe lands strikes from half guard.
Barbo trying to control but Hoppe postures up.
Barbo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hoppe is nestled in close to Barbo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hoppe wants to pass the guard but Barbo is defending well. #SUB#
Hoppe is looking for a kimura but Barbo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hoppe to get the leverage. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hoppe in particular looking to stall.
Hoppe is trying to control. Barbo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hoppe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barbo defending well though.
Hoppe slips a nice elbow through Barbo's hands, connecting with Barbo's forehead.
Barbo is trying is best to control the position here.
Barbo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hoppe.
Barbo is refusing to be controlled, as Hoppe sits in half guard.
Hoppe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barbo won't allow Hoppe to pass to mount.
Hoppe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barbo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barbo is looking to control Hoppe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barbo avoid being mounted?
Hoppe prevents Barbo from improving his position.#T4#
Hoppe working over Barbo with some ground and pound. Barbo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hoppe stalling.
Hoppe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barbo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hoppe 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.
Hoppe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Barbo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hoppe is looking to take a break and control but Barbo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hoppe is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Hoppe seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Hermann Hoppe dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Barbo lands a glancing blow to the side of Hoppe's head.
Barbo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barbo wants it to stay on the feet.
Hoppe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barbo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hoppe.
Barbo misses with a looping left.
Barbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hoppe or perhaps it was just good defense by Barbo, which made it look bad.
Barbo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Hermann Hoppe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbo throws a body punch but Hoppe moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo jabs at Hoppe's body.
Barbo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barbo misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoppe. Barbo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbo misses with a body kick.
Hoppe feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Barbo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hoppe slips a straight right by Barbo.
Hoppe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Barbo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barbo throws a leg kick but Hoppe checks it.
Hoppe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbo was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoppe.
Hoppe looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbo is just out of range.
Hoppe slips under a jab from Barbo.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barbo misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Barbo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hoppe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Barbo scores with a shot to the side of Hoppe's head.
Hoppe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barbo prevents it.
Hoppe lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Barbo gets through Hoppe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barbo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barbo lands an uppercut.
Barbo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hoppe.
Hoppe lands with a right to the head.
Barbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbo lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Hoppe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barbo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barbo avoiding damage.
Barbo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barbo tries to throw a body punch but Hoppe avoids it by throwing Barbo back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Barbo fails to land.
Barbo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barbo has a couple of punches blocked by Hoppe. #T3#
Barbo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoppe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbo can do to turn this around?
Hoppe looking to slow down the pace here.
Hoppe is working for takedown but Barbo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hoppe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbo wants to break free but Hoppe has control.
Barbo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barbo lands a left hand.
Barbo tries a body shot but Hoppe blocks it.
Barbo can't find room to land a body shot as Hoppe controls the action.
Hoppe has Barbo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barbo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Barbo throws a head punch that misses.
Barbo is pressed up against the cage. Hoppe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barbo down to the mat. Barbo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Barbo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoppe manages to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - Barbo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sala Barbo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoppe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barbo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hoppe has time to react.#T4#
Hoppe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barbo circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barbo. That's going to slow Hoppe down.
A good leg kick by Barbo.
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 low kick from Barbo misses #TD#
and Hoppe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Barbo controlling the position.
Barbo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barbo pulls Hoppe in close to prevent any damage.
Hoppe throws a big right hand that misses.
Hoppe stopping the sweep attempt from Barbo.
Hoppe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barbo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hoppe.
Barbo wants to stand but Hoppe is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sala Barbo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Hoppe ducks under a wild hook from Barbo.
Hoppe throwing a counter right hand but Barbo manages to avoid it.
Barbo swings widly with a right hand
and Hoppe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hoppe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hoppe misses with a body punch
and Hoppe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good standup being displayed there by Barbo as he connects with a hook.
Hoppe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barbo counters with a straight right hand.
Hoppe ducks under a wild hook from Barbo.
Hoppe attempts a counter takedown but Barbo avoids it well and moves away.
Hoppe misses the shot to the body.
Barbo misses with a jab to the body
and Hoppe counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoppe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Hoppe closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Barbo's guard.#ES2#
Barbo has his feet on Hoppe's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Barbo lands the left hand.#T1#
Hoppe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoppe.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barbo, as that shot connected.
Barbo throws a hook but Hoppe blocks it.
Hoppe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hoppe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbo moves away.
Hoppe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barbo circles away.
Barbo looks to throw the jab but Hoppe is out of range.
Hoppe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hoppe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hoppe avoids the body shot from Barbo.
Hoppe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Barbo sprawls and moves away.
Hoppe connects with the punch.
Barbo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T2#
Barbo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hoppe throws a body kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbo blocks a jab.
Barbo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hoppe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barbo missing with a left hand there. Hoppe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hoppe avoids the body shot from Barbo.
Barbo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoppe.
Barbo feints a counter leg kick.
Barbo feints and then cracks Hoppe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hoppe down.
Hoppe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbo.
Hoppe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Barbo throws a leg kick but Hoppe checks it.
Barbo throws a low kick, looking for Hoppe's leg but Hoppe calmly moves out of range.
Hoppe misses with a wild body shot.
Hoppe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Hoppe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbo.
Hoppe throws a series of punches but Barbo moves out of range.
Barbo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barbo swings for the body but Hoppe moves out of range.
Barbo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbo scoring well with a low kick there.
Sala Barbo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barbo throws a big shot that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hoppe checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Hoppe misses the target.
Barbo takes a swing at Hoppe's ribcage but misses.
Barbo connects with a body shot that sends Hoppe's belly button to the back.
Barbo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoppe was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbo.
Hoppe blocks a head kick by Barbo.
Hoppe shoots for a takedown but Barbo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Hermann Hoppe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoppe throws a looping overhand right but Barbo ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Hoppe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hoppe tries to clinch there but Barbo circles away.
Barbo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hoppe.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barbo scores with a leg kick.
Hoppe misses the shot to the body.
Hoppe scores with a body shot.
Hoppe takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoppe misses with a hook to the body
and Barbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbo thuds his shin into the meat of Hoppe's side.
Hoppe defending well as Barbo loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Hoppe misses its target.
Hoppe takes a swing at Barbo's ribcage but misses.
Hoppe has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Barbo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sala Barbo really 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.
#R4##CL2#
Barbo darts in and clinches Hoppe up against the cage.
Barbo misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Barbo.
Hoppe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barbo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hoppe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoppe misses with the head strike.
Hoppe tries to score a body lock takedown but Barbo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sala Barbo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short uppercut from Barbo.
Barbo scores with a hook to the body.
Hoppe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hoppe backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hoppe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoppe uses good head movement to avoid it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hoppe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Hermann Hoppe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbo tries to throw a body punch but Hoppe avoids it by throwing Barbo back against the cage. #T1#
Barbo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hoppe displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barbo up against the cage.
Hoppe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Barbo.
Barbo misses with a punch to the body.
Hoppe is trying to drag Barbo to the mat but Barbo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Barbo blocking some punches.
Barbo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barbo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barbo scores with a shot to the side of Hoppe's head.
Barbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Barbo. #T2#
Barbo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Barbo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoppe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barbo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hoppe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoppe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hoppe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sala Barbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbo avoids the body shot from Hoppe.
Barbo misses with a low kick.
Barbo lands with a good body shot.
Hoppe checks the leg kick.
Barbo loads up on a big right hand but Hoppe slips the punch.
Hoppe misses with a wild body shot.
Barbo counters with a body kick.#T3#
Hoppe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoppe. Barbo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbo throws a leg kick which misses Hoppe's front leg but catches the back leg as Hoppe tries to avoid it.
Hoppe throws a sloppy body shot
and Barbo counters with a thumping low kick.
Hoppe has a takedown stuffed.
A slow jab from Hoppe misses its intended target.
Barbo looks to land a body kick but Hoppe moved away.
Hoppe misses with a hook. Barbo ducked under it nicely.
Hoppe just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoppe dives in for a single leg takedown but Barbo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barbo works the jab nicely.
Hoppe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbo loads up on a big right hand but Hoppe slips the punch.#T4#
Jab from Barbo.
Barbo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoppe. Barbo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoppe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbo. Hoppe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbo throws a leg kick but Hoppe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Barbo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hoppe momentarily.
Barbo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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!
Hoppe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoppe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbo throws a wild body kick that Hoppe sees coming a mile off.
Hoppe checks a leg kick nicely.
Hoppe avoids the body shot from Barbo.
Barbo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hoppe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sala Barbo dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Barbo misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Hoppe to counter with a crisp jab.
Hoppe is looking to wear down Barbo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barbo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hoppe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hoppe scores with a nice strike.
Hoppe misses with a body shot.
Barbo thumps Hoppe with a low kick.
Hoppe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barbo lands a nice hook to Hoppe's body. Hoppe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barbo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hoppe. Hoppe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barbo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo takes one to the chin there.
Barbo scoring well with a low kick there.
Hoppe works the jab nicely.
Barbo feints and then cracks Hoppe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hoppe down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbo avoids the body shot from Hoppe. #T1#
Barbo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hoppe.
Barbo throws a low kick, looking for Hoppe's leg but Hoppe calmly moves out of range.
Barbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hoppe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbo moves away.
Hoppe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barbo misses with a wild body shot.
Barbo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoppe was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbo.
Hoppe scores with a nice strike.
Hoppe defending well as Barbo loads up on a big left hand.
Hoppe throws a head kick that misses
and Barbo counters with a good low kick that Hoppe was not able to check.
Hoppe swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Hoppe missing with a left hand there. Barbo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hoppe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoppe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hoppe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barbo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barbo throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Hoppe counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Barbo is trying to control the position but Hoppe postures up.
Hans Hermann Hoppe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barbo looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbo, not yet.
Hoppe lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Hoppe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hoppe landing some decent shots from guard.
Barbo looking to control.
Hoppe cracks Barbo with a solid left hand.
Hoppe throwing strikes from guard but Barbo blocks nicely.
Hoppe is working Barbo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hoppe passes Barbo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barbo trying to control here.
Hoppe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Barbo looks like he's trying to stand up. #T4#
Barbo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hoppe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hoppe's back!
You can see the frustration on Hoppe's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hoppe tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hoppe 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.
Barbo performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Hoppe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hoppe actively working from the bottom here.

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 Hans Hermann Hoppe.
I think Barbo 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:48
Judge William Gold scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sala Barbo!
Sala Barbo is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Sala Barbo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#819 Rones v Wrexham
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barbo.
Sitsongrit steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Barbo. That one must have hurt.
Sitsongrit 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.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Barbo down.
A shot to the body from Barbo misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbo scores with a punch to the head.
Barbo misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses.
Barbo lands with a nice body kick.
Sala Barbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbo misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sitsongrit!
Barbo scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Barbo has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbo is working Sitsongrit over against the cage.
Barbo tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbo.
Barbo lands a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Barbo blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Barbo has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Barbo blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Barbo has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit gets through Barbo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Barbo.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Barbo's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Barbo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbo is working Sitsongrit over against the cage.
Barbo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Barbo.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbo's elbow.
Barbo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbo lands a left hand. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Sitsongrit breaks from the clinch.
Barbo looks to land a combination but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Barbo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot that snaps Barbo's head back.
Barbo connects with a right hand. Sitsongrit shakes it off.
Barbo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barbo scoring well with a low kick there.
Sitsongrit lunges at Barbo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barbo's hand.
Barbo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sitsongrit under the eye.
Nice uppercut lands for Barbo. That snapped Sitsongrit's head back.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barbo.
Barbo misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Barbo's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
That kick from Barbo tenderised Sitsongrit's leg. Sitsongrit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Barbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Barbo misses with a right hand
and Barbo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbo throws a leg kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Barbo just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Barbo.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbo's sensitive parts.
Barbo throws the kick towards the body but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Barbo throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barbo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbo is looking to land body kicks.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbo moves away.#T4#
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
enabling Barbo to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbo lands a jab to the head.
Sitsongrit tries to move into range but Barbo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barbo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barbo misses with a body shot.
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Barbo blocks the leg kick.
Barbo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barbo throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A low kick from Barbo misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sala Barbo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Barbo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sitsongrit momentarily.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barbo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barbo 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.
Barbo blocks the body kick.
It looks like Barbo has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Barbo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barbo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sitsongrit. That did some damage!
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barbo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo misses with a left hand
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Barbo throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Barbo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. Barbo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barbo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sitsongrit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Barbo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barbo with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Barbo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice side step and Sitsongrit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Barbo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barbo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Barbo misses with a wild combination.
Barbo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sitsongrit can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Barbo blocks it.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Barbo throws a sloppy body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with an outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barbo, right into the meat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barbo 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 Sitsongrit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sitsongrit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A low kick from Sitsongrit is predictable there
and Barbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbo misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Barbo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barbo just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Barbo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbo.
Barbo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbo lands with an overhand left.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Barbo moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbo tries to land a front kick but Sitsongrit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sitsongrit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barbo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barbo misses with a looping left.
Good leg kick by Barbo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barbo throws a leg kick
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Barbo misses with a body punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a body kick that stops Barbo in his tracks momentarily.
Sitsongrit walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barbo.
Barbo tries to work over Sitsongrit's front leg with a kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Barbo throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Barbo misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barbo misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Barbo.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Barbo is predictable there
and Sitsongrit counters with a thumping low 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!
Sitsongrit cracks Barbo with an open hand slap.
Barbo lands a body shot.
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Barbo throws a body kick that misses.
Sitsongrit now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Barbo lands with a cross.
Barbo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sala Barbo is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
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 Sala Barbo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Barbo throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Petdee Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbo moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Barbo.
Barbo misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Barbo moves out of range.
Barbo lands a right hook to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbo.
Barbo slips under a jab.
Barbo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barbo.
Barbo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Barbo misses with a low kick as Sitsongrit jumps back.
Barbo swings widly with a right hand
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand. #T1#
Sitsongrit connects with a right hand. Barbo shakes it off.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbo was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Barbo strikes.
Barbo throws a body kick that misses.
Barbo swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barbo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sitsongrit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barbo checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
and Barbo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Barbo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbo moves away.#T2#
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barbo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barbo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barbo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barbo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sitsongrit under the eye.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
A thudding body kick lands there by Barbo!
Barbo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Barbo with a nice cross.
Barbo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barbo scores with a body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
Barbo misses with a jab to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Barbo strikes.
Sitsongrit takes one to the chin there.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Barbo's ribcage but misses.
Barbo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A jab from Barbo finds it's way through Sitsongrit's defenses.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Barbo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A jab from Sitsongrit finds it's way through Barbo's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sitsongrit 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 Barbo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barbo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4#
Barbo throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Barbo. That one must have hurt.
Barbo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit stuns Barbo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barbo.
Sitsongrit misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barbo counters with a good, hard body kick but Sitsongrit shrugs it off.
Barbo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sitsongrit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice body kick from Barbo.
Barbo misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barbo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barbo throws a solid leg kick but Sitsongrit takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barbo.
Barbo blocks the body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sala Barbo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barbo 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sala Barbo!
Sala Barbo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Petdee Sitsongrit was interviewed post fight and said 'Out with Bolsonaro!'.

Event: GAMMA#814 Bolleke v Slurper
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
Partio swinging wildly here.
Barbo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Partio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Partio, right into the meat.
Partio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Partio throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barbo.
Barbo looks to throw the jab but Partio is out of range.
Barbo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Partio. Partio obviously looking to wear him down.
A low kick from Partio misses
and Barbo counters with a good low kick that Partio was not able to check.
Barbo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Partio misses with an uppercut. Barbo saw that one coming.
Barbo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Partio tries to score with a low kick but Barbo moves his leg out of the way.
Barbo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Partio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barbo blocks a leg kick.
Partio misses with a series of wild punches.
And Barbo counters with a quick kick to the body but Partio blocks it.
Barbo lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Barbo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Partio.
Partio gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barbo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Partio.
Barbo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barbo scores with a body shot.
Barbo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've been told by Barbo's head coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A slapping body kick lands there for Barbo.
Barbo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Partio misses with an uppercut.
Partio throws a big shot that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Partio 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barbo. Barbo obviously looking to wear him down.
Partio checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barbo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Partio's head backwards.
Partio cracks a nice hook into Barbo's ribs.
Partio throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barbo misses with a wild body shot.
Partio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Partio keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T2##CL#
Barbo instigates a clinch.
Barbo struggles to land a body shot inside as Partio controls his hands.
Barbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Partio prevents a body shot from Barbo.
Barbo misses with a punch to the body.
Barbo misses with some punches.
Partio tries to pull guard but Barbo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Partio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Partio throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbo.
Barbo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Partio lands with a right to the head.
Barbo tries to work over Partio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Partio backwards.
Partio throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbo.
Partio misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Partio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barbo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Partio lands with a right hand.
Partio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barbo. Barbo obviously looking to wear him down.
Barbo throws the kick towards the body but Partio avoids it.#T3#
Partio lands a nice looking body shot.
Partio throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbo. #CL#
Barbo pushes Partio up against the cage in a clinch.
Barbo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Partio.
Partio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Partio.
Barbo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barbo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Partio working aggressively here.
Barbo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbo throws a punch but it's blocked by Partio.
Barbo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Partio blocking some punches.
Barbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Partio's elbow.
Barbo is leaning against Partio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Partio tries to throw a body punch but Barbo avoids it by throwing Partio back against the cage.
Barbo misses with some punches. #T4#
Partio blocking some punches.
Partio misses with a punch on the inside.
Partio scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Partio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbo throws a jab but it's blocked by Partio.
Partio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barbo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barbo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Partio misses with a hook
and Barbo counters with a nice kick to the body.
Partio tried to score with a low kick but Barbo checks it.
Barbo takes a swing at Partio's ribcage but misses.
Partio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Partio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barbo is out of range.
Partio uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barbo has time to react.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Partio misses.
A jab from Partio misses.
Barbo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Partio keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vika Partio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Partio misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sala Barbo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Partio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barbo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barbo defending well as Partio loads up on a big left hand.
Barbo misses the shot to the body.
Partio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Partio throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Partio.
Barbo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Partio throws a jab when Barbo was well out of range.
Partio throws a hook to the side of Barbo's head but Barbo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbo looks to throw the jab but Partio is out of range.
Vika Partio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Partio throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partio scores with a leg kick.
Barbo moves away from the strike by Partio.
Partio moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbo throws a wild body kick that Partio sees coming a mile off.
Partio connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barbo's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Partio scores with a sloppy right hand. Barbo should have avoided that one. #T1#
Barbo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Partio under the eye.
Partio throws an off balance right hand
and Barbo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Partio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbo is looking to counter punch.
Partio swings widly with a right hand
and Barbo counters with a solid body kick.
Partio misses with a straight right.
Barbo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Partio cracks Barbo with a good jab.
Barbo scores with a jab to the head.
Barbo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Partio's sensitive parts.
Barbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Partio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Partio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Partio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barbo.
A jab from Partio misses.
Partio takes a swing at Barbo's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Partio loads up on a big right hand but Barbo slips the punch.
Barbo scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Partio catches Barbo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Partio misses with a leg kick. #CL#
Barbo instigates a clinch.
Barbo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Partio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbo throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Partio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barbo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Partio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Partio backs away, Barbo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Partio throws an off balance right hand
and Barbo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Partio misses with a low kick.
Partio on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Partio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barbo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barbo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barbo misses with a hook
and Partio counters with a stiff right hand.
Partio scores with a decent looking hook.
Barbo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Partio.#T3#
Barbo scores with a nice strike.
Partio swings for the body but Barbo moves out of range.
Partio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barbo.
Barbo throws a chopping leg kick but Partio manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barbo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Partio missing with a left hand there. Barbo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Partio misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Barbo moves out of range as Partio strikes.
Partio lands a head shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barbo 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 Partio has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Partio and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Partio misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barbo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Partio tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Partio throws a jab when Barbo was well out of range.
Barbo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barbo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Partio's sensitive parts.
Barbo moves away from the strike by Partio.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Barbo - just one landing.
Partio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Partio misses with a straight right.
Barbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbo throws a body kick that misses.
Barbo throws an off balance right hand
and Partio counters with a one-two to the body.
Partio scores with a jab.
Partio looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A shot to the liver by Barbo. Beautiful body shot.
Partio misses with a jab to the body
and Barbo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Partio darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Partio's corner calls for a 1-2. Partio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Partio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbo.
Partio throws a sloppy body shot
and Barbo counters with a thumping low kick.
Barbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Partio.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barbo can pounce on him.
Barbo just misses with a punch to the body.
Partio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Partio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barbo lands a really nice looking cross but Partio seems unphased.
Barbo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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 Sala Barbo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Partio lands a nice looking body shot.
Partio misses with a left hand
and Barbo counters with a nice body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Partio misses the target.
Partio darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barbo misses with a body kick.
Partio throws a right hand that Barbo ducks under and follows up with a left that Barbo also avoids with ease.
Partio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Partio misses.
Barbo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Partio misses the shot to the body.
Partio looks to land a combination but Barbo avoids it well.
Partio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barbo.
Barbo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbo throws a counter high kick but Partio was just alert enough to avoid it.
Barbo misses with a looping left.
Partio throws out a loose jab but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Partio looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbo is just out of range.#T1#
Barbo throws a body punch but Partio moves out of range.
Barbo looks for the body kick but Partio saw that one coming.
Partio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Partio lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Partio.
Barbo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Partio's calf.
Partio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Partio connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Partio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barbo.
Barbo throws a leg kick but Partio sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Partio tries a low kick but Barbo avoids it.
Barbo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Partio.
Partio misses with a wild body shot.
Partio moves out of range of the body kick from Barbo.
Partio throws a right hand that Barbo ducks under and follows up with a left that Barbo also avoids with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbo misses the target.
Barbo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbo lands a jab to the nose.
Partio swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vika Partio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Partio throws a front kick aimed at Barbo's knee but Barbo avoids it well.
Partio throws an overhand right that lands on Barbo's shoulder, as Barbo tries to avoid the shot.
Barbo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Partio tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barbo is able to avoid easily.
Partio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barbo throws out a loose jab but Partio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Barbo. That snapped Partio's head back.
Partio connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barbo. Barbo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Partio misses with a left hand
and Barbo counters with a right hand to the body.
Partio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barbo checks it well.
Jab by Barbo.
Partio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Partio looks to land a left hand but Barbo moved out of range nicely.
Partio throws a leg kick
and Barbo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Partio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barbo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Partio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Partio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from Partio.
Partio misses with a straight left.
Partio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Partio takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Barbo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Partio takes a step back to recover.
Partio's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barbo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Partio scrambles back to his feet.
Partio throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barbo.
Partio misses with a leg kick
enabling Barbo to counter with a crisp jab.
Barbo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Partio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Partio misses with an uppercut.
Barbo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Barbo walks into a jab.
Barbo 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.
Barbo throws a combination. Partio tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partio throws a series of punches but Barbo avoids them all with ease.
Partio lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barbo's corner calls for a 1-2. Barbo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Barbo throws a leg kick which misses Partio's front leg but catches the back leg as Partio tries to avoid it.
Partio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbo is looking to slow Partio down with leg kicks. #T4#
Barbo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Partio's sensitive parts.
Barbo fakes the leg kick and cracks Partio in the body.
Partio has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Barbo.
Partio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Partio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barbo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Partio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barbo is out of range.
Partio is looking to chop away at Barbo's legs.
Barbo cracks Partio with an open hand slap.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barbo.
Partio misses with a leg kick.
Barbo avoids the body shot from Partio.
Barbo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Partio.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barbo can pounce on him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barbo.
Barbo blocks a jab.
Barbo thumps Partio with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sala Barbo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barbo 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GAMMA#810 Spike v Steel
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
Jericho throws a head kick but Barbo moves out of range.
Jericho throws a sloppy head kick and Barbo moves out of range easily.
Jericho throws a head kick that misses.
Barbo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jericho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbo.
Jericho walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barbo.
Barbo looks to score with a jab to the body but Jericho is just out of range.
Jericho throws a shot from downtown. Barbo moves away and avoids it.
Jericho checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jericho misses the jab.
Barbo swings for the body but Jericho moves out of range.
Maxim Jericho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Barbo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barbo misses the shot to the body.
Barbo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jericho to score with a decent uppercut.
Barbo misses with a body shot.
Barbo loads up on a big right hand but Jericho slips the punch.
A big left from Jericho misses.
Jericho takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barbo misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jericho misses with a straight left.
Barbo scores with a nice body kick.
Jericho throws a series of strikes that have Barbo backpedaling. #T1#
Jericho cracks Barbo with an open hand slap.
Jericho throws a shot from downtown. Barbo moves away and avoids it.
We've been informed that Barbo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Barbo misses with a wild body shot.
Barbo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barbo swings for the body but Jericho moves out of range.
Barbo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jericho.
Barbo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jericho misses with an uppercut.
Jericho misses with a straight right.
Barbo is looking to score with low kicks.
Jericho misses with an uppercut. Barbo saw that one coming.
Barbo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jericho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barbo misses the shot to the body.
Jericho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jericho throws a poor cross that misses
and Barbo counters with a nice leg kick.
Barbo moves away from the strike by Jericho.
Barbo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barbo lands a leg kick that knocks Jericho off balance momentarily.
Jericho throws an overhand right that lands on Barbo's shoulder, as Barbo tries to avoid the shot.
Barbo throws out a counter right but Jericho avoids it with no problem.
Jericho lands a jab to the head. #T2#
Jericho misses with a hook. Barbo ducked under it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jericho lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barbo throws out a leg kick but Jericho moves out of range and Barbo only half commits.
Jericho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Barbo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jericho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbo digs a right hand underneath Jericho's ribcage. Jericho let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barbo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbo misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Barbo.
Barbo can't find room to land a body shot as Jericho controls the action.
Jericho misses with a punch to the body.
Jericho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Jericho fails to land.
Barbo blocks a body shot from Jericho.
Jericho tries to throw a body punch but Barbo avoids it by throwing Jericho back against the cage. #BC#
Jericho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Barbo misses with a low kick.
Barbo takes a swing at Jericho's ribcage but misses.
Barbo takes a swing at Jericho's ribcage but misses.
Jericho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jericho misses with a body shot.
Jericho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Jericho misses its intended target.
A big right from Barbo misses.
Barbo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jericho.
A big right from Jericho misses.
Jericho throws a sloppy head kick and Barbo moves out of range easily.
Barbo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jericho rather than just go for the knockout.
Barbo lands with a straight right. Jericho didn't see that one coming.
Jericho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbo.
Jericho throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barbo on the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Barbo. Beautiful body shot.
Jericho connects with a single shot there.
Barbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Barbo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jericho misses with a hook
and Barbo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Barbo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jericho lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Barbo looks for the body kick but Jericho saw that one coming.
Barbo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barbo is looking to score with low kicks.
Barbo misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Jericho misses the target.
Jericho misses with an uppercut. Barbo saw that one coming.
Barbo misses with an uppercut. Jericho saw that one coming.
Barbo misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Barbo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbo lands a nice looking body shot.
We've been told by Jericho's head coaches at Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barbo looks to land a left hand but Jericho moved out of range nicely.
Jericho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbo throws a looping overhand right but Jericho ducks down to avoid it.
Barbo misses with a low kick.
Barbo walks into a straight right hand from Jericho.
Jericho is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Barbo staying out of range there.
Barbo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jericho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sala Barbo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Barbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jericho.
Jericho missing with a left hand there. Barbo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbo unleashes a big counter combination but Jericho bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jericho throws an overhand right that lands on Barbo's shoulder, as Barbo tries to avoid the shot.
Jericho looks to throw the jab but Barbo is out of range.
Barbo moves out of range of the strikes.
Jericho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbo was well out of range. Poor timing from Jericho.
Jericho listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barbo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barbo misses the shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barbo, as that shot connected.
Jericho moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Barbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jericho slips under a jab from Barbo.
Barbo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barbo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jericho just misses with a punch to the body.
Jericho bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barbo's head.
Jericho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jericho takes a step back to recover. #T1#
Barbo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jericho is able to avoid easily.
Jericho throws a body shot but no joy.
Jericho throws an overhand right that lands on Barbo's shoulder, as Barbo tries to avoid the shot.
Barbo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barbo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jericho throws out the jab.
Barbo misses with a low kick as Jericho jumps back.
Barbo throws a low kick but Jericho moves out of range easily.
Barbo with a nice cross.
Jericho lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maxim Jericho is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbo misses the jab.
Jericho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Barbo moves out of range of the strikes.
Jericho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbo.
A jab from Jericho does it's job there.
Barbo lands with a thumping leg kick.
That kick from Barbo tenderised Jericho's leg. Jericho is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Jericho misses with a straight left.
Jericho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Jericho connects with the punch.
Jericho lunges at Barbo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barbo's hand.
Barbo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jericho.
Barbo looks for the body kick but Jericho saw that one coming.
Jericho jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jericho with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Barbo forces Jericho back against the cage and clinches.
Jericho can't find room to land a body shot as Barbo controls the action.
Barbo struggles to land a body shot inside as Jericho controls his hands.
Barbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jericho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jericho prevents a body shot from Barbo.
Barbo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jericho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jericho backwards.
Jericho takes a shot to the head.
Jericho blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Jericho. #T3#
Barbo prevents Jericho from breaking the clinch.
A body shot lands from Jericho.
Jericho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jericho prevents a body shot from Barbo.
A head punch on the inside from Barbo fails to land.
Barbo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jericho is defending well for now.
Barbo tries a body shot but Jericho blocks it.
Barbo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jericho.
A head punch on the inside from Barbo fails to land. #BC#
Jericho breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Jericho misses.
Barbo drops his hands momentarily and Jericho takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barbo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbo. Jericho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jericho throws a head kick that misses.
Jericho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbo works Jericho's body with a nice hook.
A big right from Jericho misses. #T4#
Jericho lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barbo misses with an uppercut. Jericho saw that one coming.
Jericho swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barbo slips a jab from Jericho.
Barbo loads up on a big right hand but Jericho slips the punch.
Good exchange - Jericho coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jericho throws an off balance right hand
and Barbo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jericho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Barbo misses.
Barbo moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Barbo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jericho throws a head kick that misses.
Barbo works Jericho's body with a nice hook.
Barbo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jericho manages to avoid it.
Barbo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jericho walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barbo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jericho throws a looping overhand right but Barbo ducks down to avoid it.
Barbo throws the left hand but Jericho avoids the punch easily.
Jericho misses with a hook.
Jericho misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sala Barbo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A big right from Jericho misses.
Barbo scores with a nice body kick.
Jab, jab by Jericho - just one landing.
Barbo wants to slow Jericho down by chopping away at his legs.
Barbo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jericho stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barbo.
Jericho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jericho is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jericho loads up on a big right hand but Barbo slips the punch.
Barbo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barbo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jericho lands a high kick!
Barbo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbo tries to clinch up.
Jericho misses with a hook. Barbo ducked under it nicely.
Jericho takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from Jericho.
Jericho will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Barbo walks into a jab.#T1#
Jericho catches Barbo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barbo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jericho was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbo.
Barbo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jericho.
Barbo throws a low kick, looking for Jericho's leg but Jericho calmly moves out of range.
Jericho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from Jericho on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jericho lands with a hook. Barbo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jericho connects with a crisp jab.
Jericho slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barbo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barbo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbo scores with a hook to the body. Jericho takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jericho on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jericho takes a swing at Barbo's ribcage but misses.
Barbo misses the shot to the body.
Barbo misses with a kick to the body.
Jericho throwing a counter right hand but Barbo manages to avoid it.
Jericho misses with a straight right.
Jericho takes a swing at Barbo's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Jericho has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barbo.
Jericho misses with a few strikes there.
Jericho is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jericho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barbo lands a nice shot that snaps Jericho's head back.
Barbo moves out of range as Jericho strikes.
Barbo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jericho scores with a nice right hand.
Barbo moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Barbo pushes Jericho up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Barbo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jericho struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbo controls his hands.
Jericho can't find room to land a body shot as Barbo controls the action.
Barbo misses with a body punch.
Jericho struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbo controls his hands.
Jericho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbo scores with a shoulder strike.
Sala Barbo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barbo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barbo lands with a light punch inside.
Barbo lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Jericho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jericho struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbo controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barbo works on Jericho's body with a couple of short punches.
Jericho struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbo controls his hands.
Barbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jericho blocks an uppercut.
Jericho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barbo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbo misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jericho.
Jericho misses with the head strike.
Barbo blocks an uppercut.
Jericho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jericho's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jericho.
Barbo lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4##BC#
Jericho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barbo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jericho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbo.
Jericho fails to land with a series of punches.
Barbo lands with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbo wants to land a leg kick but Jericho is out of range.
Jericho swinging wildly here.
Barbo misses with a low kick.
Barbo slips under a jab.
Barbo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jericho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jericho blocks a head kick by Barbo.
A counter left hand to the body from Jericho misses its target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbo. Jericho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbo slips under a jab.
Jericho misses with an uppercut.
Barbo feints and then cracks Jericho's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jericho down.
Maxim Jericho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jericho misses with a straight left.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sala Barbo!
A relieved looking Sala Barbo 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: GAMMA#806 Fungus v Mirage
Date: Jan 11, 2020

#R1#
A big left from Jericho misses.
Barbo misses with a body kick.
Barbo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jericho was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbo.
Barbo slips under a jab from Jericho.
Jericho scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barbo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Barbo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barbo tries a low kick but Jericho avoids it.
Barbo looks to throw the jab but Jericho is out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Barbo.
Jericho missing with a left hand there. Barbo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maxim Jericho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbo misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jericho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jericho moves out of range of the leg kick from Barbo.
Jericho fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jericho throws a lazy right hand but Barbo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jericho throws a sloppy head kick and Barbo moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbo throws a low kick, looking for Jericho's leg but Jericho calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Jericho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbo.
Jericho connects with a high kick.
Jericho moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Barbo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barbo slips under a jab from Jericho.
Barbo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jericho misses with a body shot.
Barbo takes one to the side of the head.
Barbo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
Jericho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Jericho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jericho sizes up Barbo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jericho misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Jericho.
A little jabbing left from Barbo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jericho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Barbo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jericho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barbo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barbo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jericho.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbo! But no joy.#T2#
Jericho takes a swing at Barbo's ribcage but misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barbo.
Barbo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jericho misses with a wild body shot.
Barbo moves out of range as Jericho strikes.
Jericho throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jericho checks a low kick from Barbo.
Jericho moves away from the strike by Barbo.
Jericho lands with a shot to the body.
Barbo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jericho's head.
Barbo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jericho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jericho 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.
Barbo looks to land a right hand but Jericho moved out of range.
Jericho on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Barbo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jericho throws a body punch but Barbo moves out of range.
Jericho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbo.
Jericho scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Barbo blocks a head kick by Jericho.
Barbo throws the left hand but Jericho avoids the punch easily.
Jericho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jericho scores with a shot to the body.
Barbo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barbo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jericho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbo feints a counter leg kick.
Barbo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jericho looks to land a left hand but Barbo moved out of range nicely.
Jericho scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Barbo.
Barbo cracks the inside of Jericho's front leg.
Jericho misses with a right hand
and Barbo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barbo, right into the meat.
Jericho lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick from Jericho lands but Barbo takes it in his stride.
Jericho blocks a head kick by Barbo.
Jericho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab from Jericho.
Jericho on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jericho misses with a straight left. #T4#
Jericho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jericho thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Jericho misses.
Jericho tries a head kick but it misses.
Barbo throws a big shot that misses.
Barbo lands with a hook. Jericho tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jericho misses the shot to the body.
Barbo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barbo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barbo looks to score with a jab to the body but Jericho is just out of range.
Jericho takes one to the side of the head.
Barbo moves away from the strike by Jericho.
Barbo lands with a cross.
Barbo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barbo throws a head kick but Jericho moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Barbo.
Barbo slips under a jab from Jericho.
Barbo thinks about the counter body kick.
Barbo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jericho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jericho is looking to counter punch.
Barbo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barbo throws a front kick aimed at Jericho's knee but Jericho avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Jericho dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Barbo staying out of range there.
Jericho misses with a hook. Barbo ducked under it nicely.
Barbo feints a counter leg kick.
Barbo lands a nice looking body kick.
A clash of legs there as Jericho blocks the low kick.
Barbo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jericho cracks Barbo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jericho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jericho connects with a crisp jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Barbo.
A swing and a miss from Jericho.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Barbo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jericho has got the better of the exchanges.
Barbo throws the left hand but Jericho avoids the punch easily.
A punch lands to the side of Jericho 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jericho throws a right hand that misses
and Barbo counters with a right hand to the body.
Barbo misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jericho throws out a loose jab but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barbo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Danga de danga de dang - Jericho scores with a four punch combination!
A combination from Jericho does no damage.
Jericho misses with a hook. Barbo ducked under it nicely.
Jericho is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Jericho misses with a looping right.
Barbo misses with a head kick.
Barbo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jericho doesn't seem bothered though.
Maxim Jericho is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jericho.
Barbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jericho.
A slow jab from Barbo misses its intended target.
Barbo is looking to score with low kicks.
Jericho throwing a counter right hand but Barbo manages to avoid it.
Barbo lands a jab to Jericho's midsection.
Barbo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jericho throws an overhand right that lands on Barbo's shoulder, as Barbo tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Barbo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A swing and a miss from Barbo.
Jericho throws a quick counter head kick but Barbo was just out of range.
Jericho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barbo doesn't seem bothered though.
Barbo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jericho throws a right hand that misses
and Barbo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jericho walks into a stiff left hand from Barbo.
Jericho takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jericho misses with a right hand
and Barbo counters with a thumping low kick.
Jericho missing with a left hand there. Barbo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Barbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jericho.
Jericho connects with a body shot.
Barbo avoids the body shot from Jericho.
Barbo walks into a jab.
Barbo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barbo connects with an inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Jericho.
The fighters circling - Jericho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jericho.
We've been told by Jericho's head coaches at Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barbo connects with the punch.
Barbo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jericho.
Barbo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barbo throws a big shot that misses.
Barbo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbo throws a big shot that misses.
Barbo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Jericho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbo chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
Barbo misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Jericho misses the target.
Jericho scores with a nice strike.
Jericho jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jericho throws out a powerful jab.
Jericho scores with a hook.
Jericho connects with the punch.
Jericho connects with a single shot there.
Jericho misses with a straight left.
Barbo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jericho is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jericho throws an overhand right that lands on Barbo's shoulder, as Barbo tries to avoid the shot.
Barbo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barbo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jericho looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbo is just out of range.
Barbo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jericho drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jericho lands a jab to the nose.
Barbo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jericho throws a big shot that misses.
Barbo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jericho swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barbo.#T4#
Jericho scores with a punch to the head.
Barbo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jericho.
Jericho misses with a wild body shot.
Jericho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Jericho misses.
Jericho blocks a jab.
Jericho checks a leg kick.
Barbo blocks a jab.
Jericho throws the left hand but Barbo avoids the punch easily.
Jericho moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Jericho misses its intended target.
Barbo feints a counter leg kick.
Barbo slips under a jab.
Jericho on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jericho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jericho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbo.
It looked like Jericho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jericho avoids the body shot from Barbo.
Barbo connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sala Barbo 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jericho connects with a single shot there.
A head kick misses from Jericho.
Barbo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jericho with a body shot.
Jericho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbo throws a big shot that misses.
Jericho throws a looping overhand right but Barbo ducks down to avoid it.
Barbo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jericho misses with a head kick.
Jericho throws a right hand that misses
and Jericho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jericho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbo thinks about the counter body kick.
Barbo slips a jab from Jericho.
Barbo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barbo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jericho on the side of the head.
Barbo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barbo looks to score with a jab to the body but Jericho is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo lands a jab to Jericho's midsection.
Barbo throws a hook to the side of Jericho's head but Jericho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbo needs to keep his hands up - Jericho had a free shot at his head there.
Jericho misses with an uppercut. Barbo saw that one coming.
Jericho misses with an uppercut. Barbo saw that one coming.#T1#
Jericho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jericho connects with a single shot there.
Jericho slips under a jab from Barbo.
Barbo misses with a low kick.
Barbo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barbo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jericho's head.
Barbo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jericho.
Jericho connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barbo momentarily.
Barbo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jericho.
Jericho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jericho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jericho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbo.
Barbo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jericho moves out of range of the body kick.
Barbo blocks a head kick by Jericho.
A telegraphed right hand from Jericho misses the target.
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.#T2#
Jericho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbo throws out the jab.
Jericho swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barbo drops his hands momentarily and Jericho takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barbo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barbo walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
Barbo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barbo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jericho. Barbo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Jericho misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Barbo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jericho stuns Barbo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jericho ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barbo misses with a hook.
Jericho fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barbo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jericho swings for the body but Barbo moves out of range.
Barbo misses with a body shot.
Jericho lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Barbo thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Jericho misses the target.
Barbo scores with a hook.#CL2#
Barbo gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Barbo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jericho tries a body shot but Barbo blocks it.
Barbo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jericho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barbo has a couple of punches blocked by Jericho.
Barbo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jericho misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Barbo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barbo lands with a left to the head.
Jericho tries to work over Barbo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbo working aggressively here.
Jericho tries a body shot but Barbo blocks it.
Jericho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbo's elbow.
Jericho struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbo controls his hands.
Barbo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jericho's efforts to push away.
A hook to the body from Jericho.
Barbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Jericho. #T4#
Barbo digs a right hand into Jericho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jericho's gas tank.
Jericho struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbo controls his hands.
Jericho lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jericho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jericho blocks a body shot from Barbo.
A left hand lands to the body for Barbo.
Jericho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbo's elbow.
Barbo tries a body shot but Jericho blocks it.
Barbo prevents a body shot from Jericho.
Barbo lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Barbo.
Barbo prevents a body shot from Jericho.
Barbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbo pushes Jericho back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barbo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Barbo.
Barbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbo tries to work over Jericho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sala Barbo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barbo 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: GAMMA#803 Bolleke v Imbula
Date: Dec 21, 2019

#R1#
Xiang Pao takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Xiang Pao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've been told by Xiang Pao's head coaches at Five Round Fight Club NY (50 max) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Xiang Pao looks to throw the jab but Barbo is out of range.
Barbo lands with a straight right. Xiang Pao didn't see that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barbo.
Barbo throws a hook to the side of Xiang Pao's head but Xiang Pao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xiang Pao moves out of range of the strikes.
Xiang Pao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbo throws an overhand right that lands on Xiang Pao's shoulder, as Xiang Pao tries to avoid the shot.
Barbo looks to land a right hand but Xiang Pao moved out of range.
Xiang Pao misses with a low kick as Barbo jumps back.
Barbo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick
and Barbo counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbo lands with a straight right. Xiang Pao didn't see that one coming.
Xiang Pao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiang Pao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xiang Pao fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barbo is out of range. #T1#
Xiang Pao throws a jab when Barbo was well out of range.
Xiang Pao misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Xiang Pao misses the jab.
Barbo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barbo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Xiang Pao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Barbo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Xiang Pao attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barbo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Xiang Pao with a body shot.
Xiang Pao throws the left hand but Barbo avoids the punch easily.
Xiang Pao slips a straight right by Barbo.
Xiang Pao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barbo throws a body punch but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Xiang Pao half committed to a counter leg kick.
Xiang Pao attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Barbo finds it's target.
Barbo lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Xiang Pao tenderised Barbo's leg. Barbo is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Xiang Pao misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Barbo to counter with a crisp jab.
Barbo throws a shot to the body.
Barbo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Xiang Pao's hands.
Barbo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiang Pao was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbo.
Barbo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Xiang Pao had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook
and Barbo counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Xiang Pao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Barbo.
Xiang Pao bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Xiang Pao checks a leg kick.
Xiang Pao lands a really nice looking cross but Barbo seems unphased.
Barbo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Xiang Pao lands with a nice body kick.
Barbo lands with a good body shot.
Barbo scores with a kick to the body.
Xiang Pao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barbo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Xiang Pao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick, looking for Barbo's leg but Barbo calmly moves out of range.
Barbo feints a counter leg kick.
Barbo defending well as Xiang Pao loads up on a big left hand.
Barbo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A low kick from Barbo is predictable there
and Xiang Pao counters with a nice leg kick.
Xiang Pao throws a right hand that Barbo ducks under and follows up with a left that Barbo also avoids with ease.
Xiang Pao throws a poor cross that misses
and Barbo counters with a straight right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barbo 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 Xiang Pao has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Xiang Pao and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barbo scores with a nice body kick.
That kick from Xiang Pao tenderised Barbo's leg. Barbo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Xiang Pao is looking to chop away at Barbo's legs.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab from Barbo.
Barbo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barbo tries to score with a low kick but Xiang Pao moves his leg out of the way.
Barbo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barbo throws an overhand right that lands on Xiang Pao's shoulder, as Xiang Pao tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Barbo missing with a left hand there. Xiang Pao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xiang Pao tried to score with a low kick but Barbo checks it.
It seemed like Barbo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barbo lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Barbo. Beautiful body shot.
Xiang Pao throws a sloppy head kick and Barbo moves out of range easily.
Xiang Pao tries to land a body kick
and Barbo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbo scores with a kick to the body.
Xiang Pao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Barbo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barbo.
Xiang Pao trying to stall but Barbo improves his position.
Xiang Pao has had enough of the clinch but Barbo keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbo throws a punch but it's blocked by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao prevents a body shot from Barbo.
Xiang Pao stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sala Barbo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Xiang Pao lands a head shot.
Barbo blocks a low kick nicely.
Barbo misses with a low kick.
Xiang Pao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barbo under the eye.
Barbo moves out of range of the leg kick from Xiang Pao.
Barbo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiang Pao cracks the inside of Barbo's front leg.
Xiang Pao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbo manages to avoid it.
Barbo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barbo misses with a straight right.
As Barbo backs away, Xiang Pao returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Barbo throws a jab but it's blocked by Xiang Pao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Xiang Pao checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Xiang Pao fires out a quick counter leg kick but Barbo just manages to avoid it.
Xiang Pao misses with the combination.
Barbo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Barbo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barbo takes a swing at Xiang Pao's ribcage but misses.
Xiang Pao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Barbo throws a hook but Xiang Pao avoids it easily.
Xiang Pao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Barbo does it's job there.
Barbo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barbo tried to score with a low kick but Xiang Pao checks it.
Barbo dips to his left and cracks Xiang Pao with an uppercut!
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Barbo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It seemed like Barbo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xiang Pao cracks Barbo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barbo looks to land a body kick but Xiang Pao moved away.
Barbo throws the kick towards the body but Xiang Pao avoids it.
Xiang Pao checks the leg kick nicely there.
Xiang Pao takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A telegraphed right hand from Xiang Pao misses the target.
Barbo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Xiang Pao slips a jab from Barbo.#T2#
Xiang Pao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbo manages to avoid it.
Xiang Pao misses with a looping left.
Xiang Pao ducks under a wild hook from Barbo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice jab there from Barbo.
Barbo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
It seemed like Barbo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xiang Pao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbo throws a hook to the side of Xiang Pao's head but Xiang Pao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xiang Pao with a hook.
Xiang Pao closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barbo misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Xiang Pao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barbo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Xiang Pao misses with a low kick.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy right hand but Barbo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barbo missing with a left hand there. Xiang Pao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xiang Pao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barbo walks into a jab.
Barbo throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Xiang Pao to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Xiang Pao scores with a body shot.
Barbo slips under a jab from Xiang Pao.
Good leg kick by Xiang Pao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barbo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Xiang Pao checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Xiang Pao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xiang Pao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barbo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Xiang Pao counters with a stiff right hand.
Xiang Pao looks to land a right hand but Barbo moved out of range.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. Barbo saw that one coming.
Xiang Pao lands the left hand.
Xiang Pao cracks Barbo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barbo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barbo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Xiang Pao.
Barbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiang Pao moves away.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight left. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barbo jabs at Xiang Pao's body.
Xiang Pao ducks under a wild hook from Barbo.
Xiang Pao will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Barbo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Barbo blocks it.
Xiang Pao throws out a loose jab but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - Barbo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from Xiang Pao.
Barbo moves away from the strike by Xiang Pao.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barbo - that will leave a mark!
Xiang Pao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barbo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Xiang Pao.
Barbo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xiang Pao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barbo's calf.
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 Bo Xiang Pao will probably get the nod.
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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Xiang Pao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Xiang Pao throws an overhand right that lands on Barbo's shoulder, as Barbo tries to avoid the shot.
Xiang Pao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xiang Pao throws a sloppy head kick and Barbo moves out of range easily.
Barbo lands a jab to Xiang Pao's midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barbo.
Donk. Xiang Pao catches Barbo right on the button with a cross.
Xiang Pao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Xiang Pao misses its intended target.
Barbo is looking to land body kicks.
Barbo lands a leg kick that knocks Xiang Pao off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiang Pao misses with a left hand
and Barbo counters with a body kick that stops Xiang Pao in his tracks momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao wants to slow Barbo down by chopping away at his legs.
Barbo slips under a jab from Xiang Pao.
It seemed like Barbo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barbo jabs at Xiang Pao's body.#T1#
Xiang Pao misses with a looping right.
Xiang Pao connects with the punch.
Barbo tries to move into range but Xiang Pao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Xiang Pao blocks the body kick.
Barbo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Xiang Pao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Some bone on bone action there as Xiang Pao checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Xiang Pao throws out a loose jab but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab from Barbo.
Barbo connects with a leg kick. Xiang Pao looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Xiang Pao throws a hook to the side of Barbo's head but Barbo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbo throws out a loose jab but Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbo stuns Xiang Pao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barbo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiang Pao.
Barbo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T2#
Xiang Pao throws out a loose jab but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiang Pao throws a shot from downtown. Barbo moves away and avoids it.
Barbo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Xiang Pao with a body shot.
Xiang Pao takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Xiang Pao throws a nice looking combination but Barbo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Xiang Pao tries a low kick but Barbo avoids it.
Barbo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barbo staying out of range there.
Barbo throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Xiang Pao to counter with a crisp jab.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. Barbo saw that one coming.
Xiang Pao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Xiang Pao scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Barbo clinches up against the cage.
Barbo has a couple of punches blocked by Xiang Pao.
Barbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Barbo - that landed with a thud. #T3#
Barbo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barbo misses with some punches.
Xiang Pao is trying to break the clinch but Barbo is controlling him.
Barbo tries to work over Xiang Pao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Xiang Pao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xiang Pao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big left from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Barbo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xiang Pao.
Barbo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Xiang Pao throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Xiang Pao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barbo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xiang Pao.
Barbo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barbo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Barbo.
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!
Xiang Pao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Xiang Pao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbo.
Barbo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Xiang Pao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice shot lands for Barbo.
Barbo clobbers Xiang Pao with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A leg kick checked by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws a jab when Barbo was well out of range.
Barbo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick but Barbo avoids it.
That kick from Barbo tenderised Xiang Pao's leg. Xiang Pao is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barbo delivers a nice body kick.#CL2#
Barbo moves into the clinch.
Barbo trying to stall but Xiang Pao improves his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sala Barbo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barbo 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: GAMMA#799 Jernit v Barbo
Date: Nov 23, 2019

#R1#
Jernit looks for the body kick but Barbo saw that one coming.
Jernit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jernit with a jab.
Jernit thows a leg kick but Barbo checks it
and Barbo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jernit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jernit.
Barbo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jernit.
Jernit throws out a leg kick but Barbo moves out of range and Jernit only half commits.
We've been told by Jernit's head coaches at Runts Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A low kick from Jernit misses
and Barbo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barbo tests Jernit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barbo tries to work over Jernit's front leg with a kick but Jernit checks it.
Jernit cracks the inside of Barbo's front leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbo digs a good body shot into Jernit's ribs.
Jernit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barbo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jernit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jernit throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Barbo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barbo is looking to clinch but Jernit is avoiding it. #T1#
Barbo throws a shot from downtown. Jernit moves away and avoids it.
Jernit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jernit with a nice cross.
A clash of legs there as Jernit blocks the low kick.
Jernit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barbo throws a leg kick but Jernit checks it.
Nice defenses there by Jernit.
A swing and a miss from Jernit.
Barbo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Barbo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jernit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barbo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barbo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jernit's head backwards.
Jernit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barbo lands an overhand right.
Barbo blocks a leg kick.
Barbo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jernit.
Jernit plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Barbo. That's going to slow Jernit down. #T2#
Jernit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from Jernit.
Jernit lands a slapping body shot.
Barbo checks a low kick from Jernit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barbo.
Barbo throws a low kick but Jernit moves out of range easily.
Jernit cracks the inside of Barbo's front leg.
Barbo thows a body kick. Jernit tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jernit swats away the attempt to clinch by Barbo.
Barbo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barbo lands with a good body shot.
Jernit misses the shot to the body.
Jernit tries to land a front kick but Barbo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slow jab from Jernit misses its intended target.
Jernit throws a jab when Barbo was well out of range.
Barbo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jernit tries to score with a low kick but Barbo moves his leg out of the way.
Jernit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barbo is out of range. #T3#
Jernit throws a leg kick but Barbo checks it.
Barbo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jernit lands a high kick!
Barbo misses with a lunging right hand
and Jernit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slapping body kick lands there for Barbo.
Barbo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jernit thows a leg kick but Barbo checks it
and Barbo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jernit motions for Barbo to come forward. Jernit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barbo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jernit.
Jernit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbo.
Jernit throws a looping overhand right but Barbo ducks down to avoid it.
Barbo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jernit checks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Jernit.
Jernit throws the left hand but Barbo avoids the punch easily.
Nice jab there from Jernit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jernit walks into a stiff left hand from Barbo.#T4#
Barbo keeps Jernit at a distance using the push kick.
Jernit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbo.
Jernit moves away from the strike by Barbo.
Jernit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from Jernit.
Jernit misses with an uppercut. Barbo saw that one coming.
Barbo thuds his shin into the meat of Jernit's side.
Jernit cracks Barbo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jernit lands with an overhand left.
Jernit plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Barbo blocks a jab.
Jernit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barbo can pounce on him.
Jernit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barbo. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jernit catches Barbo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barbo throws a leg kick but Jernit moved away.
Barbo takes a swing at Jernit's ribcage but misses.
Jernit is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Barbo tries a head kick but it misses.
Jernit moves out of range as Barbo throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bunt Jernit dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Barbo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jernit is out of range.
Jernit scores with a head kick. Barbo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jernit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbo.
Jernit throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbo.
Barbo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jernit throws a leg kick
and Barbo counters with a good, hard body kick but Jernit shrugs it off.
Jernit scores with a sloppy right hand. Barbo should have avoided that one.
Barbo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A clash of legs there as Jernit blocks the low kick.
Barbo tries to land a front kick but Jernit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jernit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jernit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barbo 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 Jernit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jernit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jernit takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jernit misses with a hook. Barbo ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jernit. Barbo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jernit looks to land a right hand but Barbo moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbo checks a leg kick nicely.
Barbo thuds a left hand into Jernit's body.#T1#
Barbo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jernit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barbo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barbo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Jernit misses.
Barbo misses with a low kick.
Barbo checks the leg kick.
Barbo wants to land a leg kick but Jernit is out of range.
Barbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jernit moves away.
Jernit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barbo throws a lazy head kick
and Jernit counters with a nice body kick.
Jernit gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jernit lands a head kick!
Jernit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Jernit gets tackled into the cage by Barbo. Barbo maintains the clinch.
Barbo lands a body punch.
Jernit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barbo.
Jernit misses with an elbow strike. #T2#
Barbo misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jernit blocks an uppercut.
Barbo lands a left hand.
Jernit creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barbo's defenses.
Jernit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Barbo.
Jernit throws an elbow that misses.
Jernit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbo.
Jernit throws an elbow but it misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barbo misses with a body punch.
Barbo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbo misses with the head strike.
Barbo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barbo prevents a body shot from Jernit.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jernit just misses with a elbow thrown towards Barbo's brow.
Barbo blocks the elbow strike.
Barbo misses with a body punch. #T3#
Jernit throws an elbow but it misses.
Barbo tries a body shot but Jernit blocks it.
Barbo misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barbo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Barbo lands a shot to the body.
Barbo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jernit backwards.
Barbo can't find room to land a body shot as Jernit controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jernit.
Barbo struggles to land a body shot inside as Jernit controls his hands.
Jernit misses with a punch to the body.
Barbo is trying to stall.
Barbo misses with a punch to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jernit.
Barbo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jernit. #T4#
Barbo tries to throw a body punch but Jernit avoids it by throwing Barbo back against the cage.
Barbo blocks the elbow strike.
Jernit throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jernit creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barbo's defenses.
Barbo avoids the elbow strike from Jernit, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jernit prevents a body shot from Barbo.
Jernit takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Barbo fails to land.
Jernit blocks an uppercut.
Jernit throws an elbow that misses.
A body shot lands from Barbo.
Barbo swings wildly with an uppercut but Jernit uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Jernit.
Jernit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbo gets through Jernit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jernit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jernit throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sala Barbo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Jernit scores with a leg kick.
Barbo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jernit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jernit.
Jernit connects with a leg kick. Barbo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jernit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jernit misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbo misses the target.
Barbo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jernit.
Jernit 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.
Jernit throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Barbo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo lands a jab to Jernit's midsection.
Jernit throws out a loose jab but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbo misses the target.
Barbo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jernit finds it's way round the side to connect with Barbo's head.
Barbo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jernit.
Jernit sets himself, and Barbo steps forward looking for the clinch! Jernit avoids it this time.
Jernit connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Jernit throws a shot from downtown. Barbo moves away and avoids it.
Jernit misses with an uppercut. Barbo saw that one coming.
Barbo tries a quick counter leg kick but Jernit is wise to it.
Barbo just misses with a punch to the body.
Jernit throwing a counter right hand but Barbo manages to avoid it.
A big left from Barbo misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barbo.
Jernit misses with a head kick.
Barbo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jernit throws out the jab.
Bunt Jernit is winning the standup battle so far.
Jernit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbo tries to land a front kick but Jernit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jernit half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jernit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barbo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jernit scores with a punch to the head.
Barbo throws the left hand but Jernit avoids the punch easily.
Jernit feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barbo's calf.
Jernit misses with a low kick as Barbo jumps back.
Jernit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barbo wants to slow Jernit down by chopping away at his legs. #T2#
Jernit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barbo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jernit scrambles back to his feet.
Barbo throws a looping overhand right but Jernit ducks down to avoid it.
It appears Jernit was looking to counter with a kick there.
Barbo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jernit throws out the jab.
Barbo throws a body punch but Jernit moves out of range.
Jernit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
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!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jernit, right into the meat.
Jernit throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Barbo counters by clinching up.
Jernit works on Barbo's body with a couple of short punches.
Barbo throws a punch but it's blocked by Jernit.
Jernit blocks a body shot from Barbo.
Barbo misses with the head strike.
Jernit throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jernit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jernit misses with a body punch.
Barbo lands a nice shot to the body.
Jernit blocking some punches.
Barbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jernit's elbow. #T3#
Barbo blocks an elbow strike from Jernit.
Barbo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbo misses with some punches.
Barbo tries to throw a body punch but Jernit avoids it by throwing Barbo back against the cage.
Barbo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barbo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbo avoids the elbow strike from Jernit, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbo.
Nice body punch from Barbo - that landed with a thud.
Jernit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbo dodges an elbow strike from Jernit.
Barbo controlling the action here for a moment.
Barbo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Jernit.
Barbo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbo works on Jernit's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Barbo presses Jernit against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jernit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jernit's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Barbo fails to land.
Jernit prevents a body shot from Barbo.
Barbo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barbo misses with some punches.
Jernit pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jernit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbo misses with the head strike.
Jernit with a knee to the head.
Barbo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jernit backwards.
Jernit blocks a body shot from Barbo.
Jernit lands an elbow inside.
Barbo misses with the head strike.
Barbo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jernit is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Bunt Jernit did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Jernit throws a leg kick
and Barbo counters with a left to the body.
Jernit moves away from the strike by Barbo.
Jernit slips a jab from Barbo.
Jernit throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barbo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jernit really felt that one!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jernit.
Barbo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barbo scoring well with a low kick there.
Jernit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbo.
Jernit ducks under a wild hook from Barbo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barbo.
Jernit tries a low kick but Barbo avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jernit moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbo misses with a shot to the body
and Jernit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jernit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jernit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbo wants to clinch up but Jernit keeps it at a distance.
Barbo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1#
Jernit thumps Barbo with a low kick.
Jernit takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barbo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barbo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jernit.
Barbo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jernit counters with an outside leg kick.
Barbo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jernit tries to land a front kick but Barbo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barbo checks a leg kick.
Jernit lunges at Barbo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barbo's hand.
Jernit misses with a low kick as Barbo jumps back.
Jernit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barbo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jernit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jernit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jernit moves out of range as Barbo throws a body kick.
Barbo misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Jernit misses with an uppercut. Barbo saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jernit thumps Barbo with a low kick.
Barbo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jernit.
Barbo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jernit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jernit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barbo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barbo misses with a low kick.
Barbo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barbo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jernit misses with an uppercut.
Barbo motions for Jernit to come forward. Barbo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jernit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barbo. Barbo obviously looking to wear him down.
Barbo missing with a left hand there. Jernit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jernit. #T3#
Barbo blocks a low kick nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jernit.
Barbo moves out of range of the leg kick from Jernit.
Jernit scores with a nice head shot.
Jernit lands a nice looking kick to the body. Barbo takes a step back to recover.
A big left from Jernit misses.
Barbo lands a slapping body shot.
Jab from Jernit.
Barbo slips under a jab.
Barbo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jernit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barbo takes one to the chin there.
Barbo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jernit misses with an uppercut.
Barbo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Barbo looks to throw the jab but Jernit is out of range.
Jernit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jernit scores with a spinning back kick!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jernit.
Barbo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jernit throws a solid leg kick but Barbo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jernit.
Barbo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Some bone on bone action there as Jernit checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A leg kick checked by Jernit.
A low kick from Barbo is predictable there
and Jernit counters with a leg kick.
Jernit throws a lazy right hand but Barbo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jernit will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Barbo looks to land a left hand but Jernit moved out of range nicely.
Jernit cracks Barbo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barbo wants to slow Jernit down by chopping away at his legs.
Jernit loads up on a big right hand but Barbo slips the punch.
Jernit takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Barbo scoring well with a low kick there.
Jernit lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barbo will feel that in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Bunt Jernit will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Jernit throws a quick inside leg kick.
A low kick from Jernit is predictable there
and Barbo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Barbo throws the left hand but Jernit avoids the punch easily.
Jernit connects with a high kick.
Jernit misses with a leg kick
and Barbo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barbo swings for the body but Jernit moves out of range.
Jernit misses with a leg kick
letting Barbo counter with a right hand.
Barbo throws a leg kick but Jernit sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jernit misses with a looping left.
Barbo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barbo throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jernit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barbo blocks a jab.
Barbo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jernit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jernit feints a jab promting Barbo to slip. Jernit then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Barbo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbo looks to throw the jab but Jernit is out of range. #T1#
Jernit throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barbo misses with an uppercut. Jernit saw that one coming.
It looked like Jernit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jernit goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jernit.
Barbo throws a lazy right hand but Jernit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jernit tried to counter with a leg kick but Barbo avoided it.
Jernit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barbo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice shot lands for Jernit.
Barbo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice defenses there by Barbo.
Jernit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jernit.
Barbo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jernit.
Jernit throws a chopping leg kick but Barbo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Barbo misses.
Barbo blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Jernit.
Barbo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barbo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jernit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Barbo tenderised Jernit's leg. Jernit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barbo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barbo sizes up Jernit with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jernit throws a hook but Barbo blocks it.
Barbo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Barbo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbo throws a body punch but Jernit moves out of range.
Barbo wants to slow Jernit down by chopping away at his legs.
Jernit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barbo blocks a head kick by Jernit.
Barbo connects with a solid leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Barbo
and Jernit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jernit falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barbo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Barbo slips a straight right by Jernit.
Jernit throws the left hand but Barbo avoids the punch easily.
Jernit throws a low kick, looking for Barbo's leg but Barbo calmly moves out of range.
Jernit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barbo avoids the head kick by Jernit.
Jernit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sala Barbo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barbo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jernit slips a jab from Barbo.
It appears Jernit was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nice defenses there by Jernit.
Barbo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barbo throws a leg kick but Jernit checks it.
Barbo staying out of range there.
Barbo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barbo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Barbo blocks a head kick by Jernit.
Barbo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jernit avoids the head kick by Barbo.
Barbo tries to work over Jernit's front leg with a kick but Jernit checks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Barbo.
Jernit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barbo.
Jernit throws out a loose jab but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbo throws a poor cross that misses
and Jernit counters with a nice leg kick.
Barbo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jernit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barbo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jernit.
Jernit lands a nice looking body kick.
Jernit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jernit thuds a left hand into Barbo's body.
Jernit avoids a kick to the body.
Barbo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

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 Bunt Jernit.
I think Jernit has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46

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

Event: GAMMA#795 Curry v Closet
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1#
Barbo staying out of range there.
Daghammar misses with a hook to the body
and Barbo counters with a straight right hand.
Daghammar tries for a takedown but Barbo circles away easily
and Barbo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from Daghammar.
Barbo tried to score with a low kick but Daghammar checks it.
Barbo throws a body punch but Daghammar moves out of range.
Daghammar misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbo scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Barbo instigates a clinch.
Barbo is trying to stall.
Barbo prevents Daghammar from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo lands with a left to the head.
Daghammar is looking to control Barbo's arms but Barbo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Daghammar has his back to the cage.
A short right from Barbo on the inside.
Daghammar lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daghammar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barbo.
Barbo working aggressively here. #T1#
Barbo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Daghammar backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Daghammar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Daghammar is trying to force a seperation but Barbo has the dominant position.
Daghammar tries a body shot but Barbo blocks it.
Daghammar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daghammar's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Barbo as the two fighters clinch.
Barbo lands with a right to the head.
Barbo presses Daghammar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barbo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daghammar backwards.
Daghammar lands a body punch.
Barbo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbo digs a right hand into Daghammar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Daghammar's gas tank.
Barbo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbo misses with a body punch.
Daghammar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barbo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Barbo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Daghammar scores with a nice right hand.
Sala Barbo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barbo lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Daghammar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barbo scores with a body shot.
Barbo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Daghammar.
Daghammar throws a right hand that misses
and Barbo counters with a straight right hand.
Barbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Daghammar throws a leg kick
and Barbo counters with a nice leg kick.
Barbo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Daghammar momentarily.
Nice body kick there by Barbo.
A head kick from Barbo lands but Daghammar takes it in his stride.
Barbo moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Barbo tries to land a front kick but Daghammar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Daghammar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Daghammar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Daghammar throws an off balance right hand
and Barbo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
A jab from Daghammar finds it's way through Barbo's defenses.
Daghammar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barbo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbo scores with a nice head shot.
Barbo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Daghammar moves out of range as Barbo throws a body kick.
Daghammar misses with a hook. Barbo ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Barbo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Daghammar.
Barbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daghammar.
Barbo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Barbo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Daghammar misses.
Daghammar misses with a looping right.
Daghammar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barbo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Daghammar somewhat.
Sala Barbo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dag Daghammar.
Barbo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Daghammar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Daghammar moves out of range of the body kick from Barbo. #T4##CL#
Daghammar tries to keep at a distance but Barbo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Daghammar lands a right hand.
Barbo throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbo struggles to land a body shot inside as Daghammar controls his hands.
Barbo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Daghammar backwards.
Daghammar wants to take the fight to the mat but Barbo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Barbo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Daghammar blocks a body shot from Barbo.
Barbo misses with a punch to the body.
Barbo prevents a body shot from Daghammar.
A short right from Barbo.
Daghammar misses with a body punch.
Daghammar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Daghammar is trying to break the clinch but Barbo has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daghammar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barbo is keeping busy.
Barbo is leaning against Daghammar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Daghammar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sala Barbo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Daghammar misses with a right hand
and Barbo counters with a nice leg kick.
Daghammar throws a hook but Barbo blocks it.
Barbo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daghammar counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbo throws a shot from downtown. Daghammar moves away and avoids it.
Barbo lands with a shot to the body.
Barbo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barbo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Daghammar.
Daghammar throws a hook but Barbo blocks it.
Barbo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Daghammar momentarily.
Daghammar looks to throw the jab but Barbo is out of range.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Barbo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Daghammar misses with a combination
and Barbo counters with a good low kick that Daghammar was not able to check.
Barbo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daghammar.
Barbo scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbo tries to clinch but Daghammar moves away
and Daghammar counters with a left to the body.
Daghammar misses with a few strikes there.
Barbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daghammar. #T1#
Daghammar throws out a loose jab but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daghammar has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Barbo.
Barbo misses with a body kick.
Barbo tries a head kick but it misses.
Daghammar misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbo counters with a stiff right hand.
Daghammar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Daghammar is breathing heavily.
A low kick from Daghammar misses
and Barbo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barbo tries to clinch but Daghammar is having none of it.
A combination from Barbo does no damage.
Daghammar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Daghammar loads up on a big right hand but Barbo slips the punch.
Daghammar takes a swing at Barbo's ribcage but misses.
Daghammar keeps the fight on the outside.
Daghammar moves out of range of the body kick from Barbo.
Barbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Daghammar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barbo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Daghammar gets tackled into the cage by Barbo. Barbo maintains the clinch.
Barbo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Barbo on the inside.
Barbo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daghammar can do to turn this around?
Barbo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daghammar.
Daghammar working aggressively here.
Barbo tries to throw a body punch but Daghammar avoids it by throwing Barbo back against the cage.
Barbo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daghammar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daghammar can't find room to land a body shot as Barbo controls the action.
Sala Barbo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barbo working aggressively here.
Daghammar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daghammar has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Barbo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Daghammar can turn it around.
Barbo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barbo misses with the head strike.
Daghammar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Barbo fails to land.
Barbo tries to work over Daghammar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Barbo fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barbo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daghammar.
Daghammar has a couple of punches blocked by Barbo.
Daghammar is looking to control Barbo's arms but Barbo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Daghammar has his back to the cage.
Barbo lands a nice uppercut.
Daghammar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A right handed body shot lands from Barbo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barbo.
Daghammar wants to break free but Barbo has control.
Nice body punch from Barbo.
Daghammar can't find room to land a body shot as Barbo controls the action.
Daghammar looking to stall.
Barbo tries a body shot but Daghammar blocks it.
Barbo misses with a punch to the body.
Barbo lands a left hand.
Barbo can't find room to land a body shot as Daghammar controls the action.
Daghammar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4##BC#
Barbo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barbo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Daghammar misses with a wild body shot.
Barbo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Daghammar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbo.
Barbo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Daghammar's calf.
Daghammar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Daghammar misses with a shot to the body
and Barbo counters with a body kick.
Barbo lands with a shot to the body.
Daghammar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Daghammar is defended easily by Barbo.
Daghammar throws a lazy uppercut
and Barbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbo thumps Daghammar with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sala Barbo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Barbo scores with a jab. Daghammar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barbo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Barbo scores with a push kick.
Daghammar looks for a takedown but Barbo sprawls well.
Daghammar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barbo lands a front kick.
Barbo connects with a body shot.
Daghammar has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Barbo.
Barbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Daghammar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Daghammar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Daghammar misses with a looping left.
Barbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daghammar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barbo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbo throws a leg kick which misses Daghammar's front leg but catches the back leg as Daghammar tries to avoid it.
Barbo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Daghammar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Barbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daghammar.
Barbo digs a good hook to Daghammar's body.
Barbo misses the shot to the body.
Daghammar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Daghammar misses.
Daghammar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barbo lands with a right hand.
Barbo scores with a nice strike.
Daghammar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barbo misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barbo. That's going to slow Daghammar down.
Daghammar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It appears Barbo was looking to counter with a kick there.
Barbo misses with a kick to the body
and Daghammar counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Barbo closes the distance and pushes Daghammar back into the cage.
Dag Daghammar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Daghammar or not.
Barbo lands a hook that snaps the head of Daghammar backwards.
A short uppercut from Daghammar.
Barbo misses with the head strike.
Barbo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barbo.
Barbo misses with a body punch.
Barbo works on Daghammar's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Barbo.
Barbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daghammar has had enough of the clinch but Barbo keeps him there for the moment.
Daghammar blocks a body shot from Barbo.
Barbo digs a right hand underneath Daghammar's ribcage. Daghammar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barbo gets through Daghammar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Daghammar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Daghammar tries for a takedown but Barbo manages to get underhooks.
Sala Barbo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dag Daghammar.
Barbo tries a body shot but Daghammar blocks it.
A short left from Barbo.
Daghammar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Daghammar blocks a body shot from Barbo.
Barbo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daghammar.#T3#
Barbo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daghammars head.
Barbo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Daghammar backwards.
Barbo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Daghammar goes for a takedown attempt but Barbo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Barbo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Daghammar. That did some damage!
Nice uppercut there from Barbo.
Barbo throws a front kick that sends Daghammar stumbling back into the cage.
Daghammar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Daghammar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barbo scores with a nice strike.
Barbo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Daghammar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barbo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barbo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Barbo connects with a right hand. Daghammar shakes it off.
Barbo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Daghammar. Daghammar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barbo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Barbo.
Nice jab there from Barbo.
Daghammar misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daghammar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barbo throws a shot to the body.
Barbo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Daghammar on the side of the head.
Daghammar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barbo. Barbo obviously looking to wear him down. #CL#
Barbo moves into range and clinches up with Daghammar.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Daghammar lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Daghammar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daghammar throws a right hand that misses
and Barbo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Daghammar looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbo is just out of range.
It looked like Barbo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Daghammar.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sala Barbo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barbo 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sala Barbo!
A relieved looking Sala Barbo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Dag Daghammar spoke after the fight, saying 'He was the better fighter this time. You win lose, and you some some.'.

Event: GAMMA#791 Jernit v Ricard
Date: Sep 28, 2019

#R1#
Barbo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barbo punishes Rob's body with a nice straight punch.
Rob tries to bum rush Barbo with a series of wild strikes but Barbo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barbo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rob works Barbo's body with a nice hook.
Rob fails with a takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Barbo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Rob scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barbo misses with a looping left.
Barbo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Rob shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barbo as he jumps to the side.
Ace Rob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rob lands an overhand right.
Barbo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Rob closes the distance and pushes Barbo back into the cage.
Rob looking to throw knees to the head but Barbo is blocking nicely.
Barbo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rob backwards.
Rob wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barbo.
Barbo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rob backwards. #BC#
Rob manages to break the clinch.
Sala Barbo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rob jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rob keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbo.#CL#
Rob moves into range and clinches up with Barbo.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbo misses with a body punch.
Barbo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barbo swings wildly with an uppercut but Rob uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbo fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Rob breaks the clinch.
A big right from Rob misses.
Barbo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rob is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barbo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Rob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rob shoots in for a double leg but Barbo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rob tries to clinch up.
Rob wants to clinch.
Barbo throws out a counter right but Rob avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Rob has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rob there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2#
Rob is rocked!
Barbo ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Rob out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sala Barbo!
A relieved looking Sala Barbo 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: GAMMA#788 Ricard v Kane
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1#
Jernit throws a front kick aimed at Barbo's knee but Barbo avoids it well.
Barbo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jernit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barbo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jernit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barbo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jernit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Jernit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jernit wants to slow Barbo down by chopping away at his legs.
Jernit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barbo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jernit's sensitive parts.
Barbo scoring well with a low kick there.
Jernit just misses with a punch to the body.
Jernit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jernit lands a head kick. Barbo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jernit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barbo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barbo counters with a body kick.
Barbo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Barbo looks to land a right hand but Jernit moved out of range.#T1#
Jernit misses with a hook. Barbo ducked under it nicely.
Barbo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bunt Jernit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jernit.
Jernit throws a big counter combination but Barbo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jernit connects with a jab.
Jernit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barbo is looking to clinch.
Jernit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbo.
It looked like Jernit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jernit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barbo.
Jernit thuds his shin into the meat of Barbo's side.
Jernit throws a jab when Barbo was well out of range.
Barbo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jernit throws a sloppy head kick and Barbo moves out of range easily.
Barbo misses with a left hand
and Jernit counters with a slapping leg kick.
A low kick from Barbo misses
and Jernit counters with a nice low kick that buckles Barbo's knee momentarily.
Jernit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jernit throws a body shot but no joy.
Jernit feints and then cracks Barbo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbo down.
Barbo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jernit misses with a leg kick
and Barbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jernit scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Jernit. Those never looked like landing.
Jernit wants to land a leg kick but Barbo is out of range.
Jernit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barbo throws the kick towards the body but Jernit avoids it.
Jernit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barbo throws out a leg kick but Jernit moves out of range and Barbo only half commits.
Jernit throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbo.
Barbo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Jernit.
Barbo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jernit throws a hook but Barbo blocks it.
Barbo 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.
Jernit lands with an overhand left.
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from Jernit.
Jernit scores with a leg kick.
Jernit scores with a jab. Barbo acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Jernit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barbo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jernit misses with a hook. Barbo ducked under it nicely.
Jernit ducks under a wild hook from Barbo.
Jernit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barbo throws a body kick that misses.
Jernit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barbo is out of range and Jernit settles back down.
Jernit is looking to chop away at Barbo's legs.
Barbo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jernit misses with a low kick.
Jernit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbo.
A jab from Barbo misses.
Barbo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jernit.
Barbo lands a high kick!
Barbo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jernit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jernit throws the left hand but Barbo avoids the punch easily.
Jernit tries to move into range but Barbo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barbo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Jernit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jernit connects with a leg kick. Barbo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barbo throws a lazy uppercut
and Jernit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barbo loads up on a big right hand but Jernit slips the punch.
Jernit thumps Barbo with a low kick.
Barbo blocks the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Jernit.
Jernit thinks about countering with a body kick.
Barbo misses with a body punch
and Jernit counters with a stiff right hand.
Jernit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from Jernit.
Barbo tries a quick counter leg kick but Jernit is wise to it.
Barbo checks a low kick from Jernit.
Barbo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jernit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jernit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jernit misses with a body kick.
Good leg kick by Barbo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barbo misses with a body kick.
Jernit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jernit there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bunt Jernit dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Barbo catches Jernit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barbo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jernit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jernit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jernit cracks the inside of Barbo's front leg. #CL2#
Barbo clinches up with Jernit and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Barbo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barbo throws a body punch but Jernit moves out of range.
Jernit throws a counter high kick but Barbo was just alert enough to avoid it.
Barbo avoids the head kick by Jernit.
Barbo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jernit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bunt Jernit is winning the standup battle so far.
Jernit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheers as Jernit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barbo doesn't seem phased though.
Nice shot by Jernit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jernit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbo moves out of range of the body kick from Jernit.
Barbo moves forwards but Jernit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jernit is looking to chop away at Barbo's legs. #T1#
Jernit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jernit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barbo.
Good standup being displayed there by Jernit as he connects with a hook.
Jernit scores with a leg kick.
Jernit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Barbo counters by clinching up.
Barbo cracks Jernit with a nice body shot.
Jernit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbo can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Barbo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jernit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barbo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jernit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barbo misses with a looping left.
Jernit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barbo throws a hook but Jernit blocks it.
Jernit throws a sloppy head kick and Barbo moves out of range easily.
Jernit throws a sloppy head kick
and Barbo counters with a low kick, right behind Jernit 's knee.
Jernit throws a front kick aimed at Barbo's knee but Barbo avoids it well.
Barbo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jernit misses with a right hand
and Barbo counters with a good low kick that Jernit was not able to check.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barbo. #T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barbo checks a leg kick.
Barbo scores with a body shot.
Jernit takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barbo.
Jernit misses the jab.
Jernit ducks under a wild hook from Barbo.
Barbo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jernit steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Barbo. That one must have hurt.
A swing and a miss from Jernit.
Barbo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jernit loads up on a big right hand but Barbo slips the punch.
Jernit checks a leg kick nicely.
Jernit slips a jab and a cross from Barbo.
A little feinted left hand from Jernit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barbo checks a leg kick nicely.
Jernit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jernit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barbo.
Jernit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T3#
Barbo jabs Jernit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barbo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jernit lands a head kick!
Barbo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barbo moves out of range of the body kick.
Barbo throws a body shot but no joy.
Jernit connects with a nice looking jab.
Barbo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jernit works Barbo's body with a nice hook.
Jernit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jernit throws a head kick but Barbo moves out of range.
Jernit throws out a leg kick but Barbo moves out of range and Jernit only half commits.
Jernit throws a shot from downtown. Barbo moves away and avoids it.
Jernit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbo.
An attempted straight right counter from Jernit misses the target.
Jernit throws a leg kick that misses. #T4#
A bone on bone clash there as Barbo blocks the leg kick.
Barbo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick by Barbo misses
and Jernit counters with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jernit, right into the meat.
Barbo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barbo throws a leg kick but Jernit sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jernit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barbo's head.
Jernit misses with a low kick.
Barbo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jernit throws a chopping leg kick but Barbo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbo! But no joy.
Jernit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbo misses the jab.
Barbo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jernit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A leg kick checked by Jernit.
Jernit pushes Barbo away with a front kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jernit checks it well.
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 Bunt Jernit will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Barbo looks to land a left hand but Jernit moved out of range nicely.
Barbo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jernit scores with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Barbo misses its intended target.
Jernit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barbo.
Barbo misses with a leg kick
and Jernit counters with a good low kick that Barbo was not able to check.
Jernit moves out of range of the body kick from Barbo.
Barbo checks a leg kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbo! But no joy.
Jab by Barbo.
Barbo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jernit cracks Barbo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Jernit misses the target.
A slow jab from Barbo misses its intended target.
A big right from Barbo misses.
Barbo looks to land a right hand but Jernit moved out of range.
Jernit takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jernit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barbo.
A little jabbing left from Barbo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Jernit.
An attempted straight right counter from Jernit misses the target.
Jernit checks a low kick from Barbo.
Barbo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jernit throws a push kick but Barbo slaps the foot to one side.
Jernit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbo.
Barbo lands a head shot.
Barbo misses with a looping right.
Jernit ducks under a wild hook from Barbo.
A solid body kick from Jernit.
Jernit slips a straight right by Barbo.
Jernit feints and then cracks Barbo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbo down.
Jernit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbo cracks Jernit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barbo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jernit lands with a nice body kick.
Barbo throws a right hand that misses
and Jernit counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbo. Jernit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jernit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jernit swings for the body but Barbo moves out of range.
Barbo defending well as Jernit loads up on a big left hand.
Jernit scores with a kick to the body.
Barbo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Barbo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbo looks to throw the jab but Jernit is out of range.
Jernit scores with a push kick.#CL2#
Barbo clinches.
Barbo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barbo can't find room to land a body shot as Jernit controls the action.
Barbo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jernit's elbow.
Barbo lands an uppercut.
Barbo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jernit backwards. #T3#
Jernit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbo lands a hook that snaps the head of Jernit backwards.
Barbo misses with a punch to the body.
Barbo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barbo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jernit.
Jernit blocking some punches.
Barbo avoids the elbow strike from Jernit, against the cage.
Barbo scores with a hook to the body.
Jernit creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Barbo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jernit blocking some punches.
Jernit misses with a knee to the head.
Barbo tries to throw a body punch but Jernit avoids it by throwing Barbo back against the cage.
Barbo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jernit.
A hook to the body from Jernit.
Jernit looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Barbo misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Barbo throws a head punch that misses.
Jernit works on Barbo's body with a couple of short punches.
Barbo pushes Jernit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Barbo fails to land.
Sala Barbo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbo.
Barbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jernit's elbow.
Jernit blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbo misses with a punch to the body.
Jernit misses with a knee strike.
Jernit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jernit misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barbo.
Barbo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jernit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barbo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Jernit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sala Barbo really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Nice shot lands for Jernit.
Jernit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbo moves away.
Barbo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jernit moves out of range as Barbo throws a body kick.
Jernit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barbo to score with a decent uppercut.
Barbo throws a jab but it's blocked by Jernit.
Barbo misses with a looping left.
Jernit throws a hook to the side of Barbo's head but Barbo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jernit throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Barbo to counter with a crisp jab.
Jernit blocks a jab.
A nice combination there by Jernit.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barbo.
Barbo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid body kick from Jernit.
Barbo misses with a kick to the body
letting Jernit counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jernit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Jernit 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Barbo scores with a nice head shot.
Jernit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbo moves away.
Jernit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jernit just misses with a punch to the body.
Jernit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barbo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jernit.
Barbo throws an overhand right that lands on Jernit's shoulder, as Jernit tries to avoid the shot.
Barbo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barbo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jernit can pounce on him.
Barbo misses the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barbo.
Jernit moves forwards but Barbo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jernit throws out a loose jab but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jernit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jernit cracks Barbo with an open hand slap.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barbo throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice cross by Jernit.
Barbo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barbo slips a straight right by Jernit.
Jernit misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jernit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jernit tried to counter with a leg kick but Barbo avoided it.
Jernit throws out a leg kick but Barbo moves out of range and Jernit only half commits.
Barbo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barbo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jernit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barbo.
Jernit tests Barbo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barbo misses with a kick to the body.
Barbo misses with a wild body shot.
Barbo throws a hook to the side of Jernit's head but Jernit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbo swings for the body but Jernit moves out of range.
Jernit throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Jernit cracks the inside of Barbo's front leg.
Jernit stalks Barbo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barbo's face. Barbo staggers backwards, shaken.
A head kick misses from Jernit.
Jernit looks for the body kick but Barbo saw that one coming. #CL2#
Barbo forces Jernit back against the cage and clinches.
Barbo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbo blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Barbo fails to land.
Barbo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jernit looking to throw knees to the head but Barbo is blocking nicely.
Jernit avoiding damage as Barbo throws knees to the body.
Barbo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jernit tries a knee to the head but Barbo blocks it.
Jernit misses with a punch to the body.
Barbo struggles to land a body shot inside as Jernit controls his hands. #T4#
Jernit swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbo missing with knees to the body.
Jernit lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbo misses with a body punch.
Jernit blocks an uppercut.
Barbo lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jernit.
Jernit lands with a light punch inside.
Jernit misses with a knee strike.
Barbo tries to throw a body punch but Jernit avoids it by throwing Barbo back against the cage.
Barbo scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Barbo.
Jernit throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Barbo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jernit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Bunt Jernit will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Barbo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barbo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barbo misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Jernit.
Jernit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jernit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sloppy strikes from Barbo. Those never looked like landing.
Barbo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jernit.
Jernit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jernit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slow jab from Jernit misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jernit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jernit.
Barbo throws a big shot that misses.
Barbo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jernit's sensitive parts.
Jernit cracks Barbo with an open hand slap.#T1#
Jernit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbo.
A head kick from Jernit lands but Barbo takes it in his stride.
Barbo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jernit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jernit throws a low kick but Barbo avoids it.
Jernit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barbo's hands.
Barbo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barbo scores with a jab to the body.
Jernit tried to score with a low kick but Barbo checks it.
Barbo slips a straight right by Jernit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barbo. That's going to slow Jernit down.
Jernit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barbo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jernit scrambles back to his feet.
Jernit thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
A jab from Jernit finds it's way through Barbo's defenses.
Jernit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbo tried to score with a low kick but Jernit checks it.
Barbo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jernit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jernit throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Barbo's head.
Barbo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barbo throws a half hearted mid kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jernit.
Jernit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jernit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barbo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jernit misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jernit really felt that one!
A jab from Jernit misses.
Jernit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Jernit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice body kick from Jernit.
Barbo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jernit's head.
Jernit will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That kick from Barbo tenderised Jernit's leg. Jernit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sala Barbo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jernit throws a leg kick but Barbo checks it.
Barbo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jernit lands with a kick to the temple. Barbo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Barbo throws a looping overhand right but Jernit ducks down to avoid it.
Jernit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Barbo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jernit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barbo walks into a left hand.
Jernit throws a leg kick but Barbo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barbo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jernit with a body shot.
Barbo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
Jernit misses with an uppercut.
Barbo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Jernit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jernit avoids the body shot from Barbo.
Jernit cracks Barbo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Some wild striking there from Jernit.
Jernit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barbo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick misses from Barbo.
Jernit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jernit lands a jab-cross combination.
Barbo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jernit.
An inside leg kick lands from Jernit.
Jernit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jernit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barbo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bunt Jernit showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jernit has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47

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

Event: GAMMA#785 Verbeek v Ricard
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1#
Barbo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jericho on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barbo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jericho was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbo.
Jericho throws an overhand right that lands on Barbo's shoulder, as Barbo tries to avoid the shot.
Jericho throws the left hand but Barbo avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Barbo.
Jericho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barbo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jericho.
Barbo moves in looking to clinch but Jericho pushes him off.
Barbo scores with a leg kick.
Jericho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jericho misses with a head kick.
Jericho missing with a left hand there. Barbo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jericho misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Jericho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barbo throws a lazy right hand but Jericho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jericho walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jericho stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barbo.
Barbo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jericho scores with a hook to the body. Barbo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barbo cracks Jericho with a good jab.#T1#
Barbo scores with a jab to the body.
Jericho loads up on a big right hand but Barbo slips the punch.
Jericho misses with a straight left.
Barbo throws a big shot that misses.
Jericho throws out a counter right but Barbo avoids it with no problem.
Barbo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jericho lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jericho lands with an uppercut that bounces Barbo off the cage and back into range.
Jericho misses the jab.
Barbo misses the jab.
Barbo throws a looping overhand right but Jericho ducks down to avoid it.
Jericho sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Barbo moves away from the strike by Jericho.
A clash of legs there as Jericho blocks the low kick.
Barbo takes a swing at Jericho's ribcage but misses.
Jericho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbo was well out of range. Poor timing from Jericho.
Jericho lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jericho scores with a sloppy right hand. Barbo should have avoided that one.
Jericho connects with a high kick.
Good shot there by Jericho.#T2#
Barbo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jericho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jericho misses with a few strikes there.
Barbo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jericho uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jericho on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big left from Barbo misses.
Jericho throws a counter combo.
Jericho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barbo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jericho to score with a decent uppercut.
Barbo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jericho was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbo.
Barbo thows a body kick. Jericho tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jericho scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barbo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbo with a nice cross.
Jericho looks to throw the jab but Barbo is out of range.
Jericho throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbo.
Jericho takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
Barbo slips a straight right by Jericho.
Jericho getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jericho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jericho lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jericho lands with a kick to the temple. Barbo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jericho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbo counters with a stiff right hand.
Jericho throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbo.
Jericho scores with a hook to the body. Barbo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jericho is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barbo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Barbo misses with a jab to the body
letting Jericho counter with a right hand.
Barbo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jericho lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barbo backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbo throws a front kick that sends Jericho stumbling back into the cage.
Jericho throws the left hand but Barbo avoids the punch easily.
Barbo moves out of range as Jericho strikes.
Jericho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jericho scores with a hook to the body. Barbo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jericho just misses with a punch to the body.
Jericho looks to throw the jab but Barbo is out of range.
Maxim Jericho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jericho stalks Barbo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barbo's face. Barbo staggers backwards, shaken.#T4#
Barbo tries to clinch but Jericho moves out of range.
Barbo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jericho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbo throws a solid leg kick but Jericho takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barbo.
Barbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbo slips under a jab from Jericho.
Barbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jericho.
Barbo tries to land a front kick but Jericho steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jericho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Barbo moves out of range of the strikes.
Jericho throws an overhand right that lands on Barbo's shoulder, as Barbo tries to avoid the shot.
Jericho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jericho checks a leg kick nicely.
Barbo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jericho misses with a few strikes there.
Barbo moves out of range of the strikes.
As Jericho backs away, Barbo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A lazy left from Barbo finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Jericho dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Barbo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jericho on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jericho digs a good hook to Barbo's body.
Jericho looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbo is just out of range.
Jericho throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbo.
Barbo throws a chopping leg kick but Jericho manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little jabbing left from Jericho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barbo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jericho throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Barbo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jericho throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Jericho.
Barbo moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jericho misses with a hook
and Barbo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jericho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jericho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbo counters with a stiff right hand.
Jericho misses with a looping left.
Barbo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jericho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbo moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jericho misses with an uppercut
and Barbo counters with a thumping low kick.
Barbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jericho misses with a body punch
and Barbo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jericho looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbo is just out of range.#T1#
Barbo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jericho.
Jericho throws a sloppy head kick and Barbo moves out of range easily.
Jericho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jericho connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barbo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jericho takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A cross from Jericho lands.
Jericho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jericho looks to land a left hand but Barbo moved out of range nicely.
Barbo walks into a jab.
Jericho falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barbo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbo misses with a low kick as Jericho jumps back.
Barbo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Donk. Jericho catches Barbo right on the button with a cross.
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!
Jericho misses with a lunging right hand
and Jericho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jericho throws a sloppy head kick
and Barbo counters with a body kick.
Barbo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Barbo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T2#
Barbo misses with a wild body shot.
Barbo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jericho.
Jericho throws out a loose jab but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbo connects with a crisp jab.
Maxim Jericho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jericho. Barbo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Barbo. That snapped Jericho's head back.
Jericho blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Jericho releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jericho lands with an overhand left.
Barbo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jericho takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jericho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbo misses with a hook
and Jericho counters with a nice body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barbo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jericho to score with a decent uppercut.
Jericho moves out of range as Barbo strikes.
Barbo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That kick from Barbo tenderised Jericho's leg. Jericho is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barbo throws a leg kick but Jericho sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Jericho blocks a leg kick.
Barbo tried to score with a low kick but Jericho checks it.
Jericho scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barbo slips a jab from Jericho.
Jericho jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barbo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jericho.
Jericho stalks Barbo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barbo's face. Barbo staggers backwards, shaken.
Jericho misses with a shot to the body
and Barbo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbo connects with a jab.
Jericho slips a straight right by Barbo.
Jericho takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jericho throws a head kick that misses
and Barbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jericho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jericho throws a sloppy head kick
and Barbo counters with a straight right hand.
Barbo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barbo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jericho misses with a left hand
and Barbo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
A shot to the liver by Barbo. Beautiful body shot.
Jericho checks a leg kick.
Barbo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jericho has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbo. Jericho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jericho takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jericho throws a hook but Barbo blocks it.
Jericho's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barbo moves out of range as Jericho strikes.
Barbo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Barbo scores with a body shot.
Jericho fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Jericho.
Jericho misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Barbo counter with a right hand.
A head kick from Barbo lands but Jericho takes it in his stride.
Jericho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jericho ducks under a wild hook from Barbo.
Barbo lands with a good body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jericho.
Jericho misses with a straight right.
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 Sala Barbo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jericho lands a head shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Barbo!
Jericho lands a slapping body shot.
Jericho looks to land a left hand but Barbo moved out of range nicely.
Barbo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jericho has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barbo.
Barbo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jericho under the eye.
Jericho has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Barbo.
Barbo slips under a jab from Jericho.
A lazy left from Barbo finds it's target.
Jericho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barbo slips under a jab from Jericho.
Jericho misses with a hook. Barbo ducked under it nicely.
Jericho looks to throw the jab but Barbo is out of range.
Jericho misses the jab.
Jericho misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jericho ducks right into an uppercut from Barbo.
Barbo scores with a hook to the body. Jericho takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Jericho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbo.
Barbo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jericho throws a shot from downtown. Barbo moves away and avoids it.
Jericho connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barbo's hands.
Jericho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jericho misses with an uppercut
and Barbo counters with an inside leg kick.
Barbo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big right from Jericho misses.
Jericho lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barbo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jericho throws a hook to the side of Barbo's head but Barbo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jericho.
Jericho lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jericho misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Barbo throws an overhand right that lands on Jericho's shoulder, as Jericho tries to avoid the shot.
Barbo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Barbo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jericho is able to avoid easily.
Jericho misses with a hook.#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!
Jericho looks to land a right hand but Barbo moved out of range.
Barbo misses with a looping left.
Jericho takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barbo.
Jericho misses with a double jab.
Barbo blocks a jab.
Jericho throws an off balance right hand
and Barbo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jericho takes one to the side of the head.
Jericho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barbo circles away quickly and effectively.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barbo.
Jericho cracks Barbo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barbo is looking to slow Jericho down with leg kicks.
Barbo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barbo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jericho is able to avoid easily.
Jericho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barbo staying out of range there.#T3#
Jericho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jericho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barbo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Barbo throws a looping overhand right but Jericho ducks down to avoid it.
Barbo lands with a nice body kick.
Jericho misses the shot to the body.
Jericho just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBarbo.
Barbo misses the jab.
Barbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body kick from Barbo.
Barbo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jericho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbo.
Barbo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jericho throws an off balance right hand
and Barbo counters with a stiff right hand.
Jericho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jericho defending well as Barbo loads up on a big left hand.
Jericho looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jericho digs a good body shot into Barbo's ribs.
Barbo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T4#
Barbo cracks a nice hook into Jericho's ribs.
Jericho lands with a good body shot.
Jericho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barbo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jericho throws out the jab.
Barbo misses with a wild body shot.
Jericho throws a hook but Barbo avoids it easily.
Jericho walks into a jab.
Barbo misses with a hook
and Jericho counters with a right hand to the body.
Jericho throws a hook to the side of Barbo's head but Barbo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jericho misses with a hook
and Barbo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jericho is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jericho misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jericho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jericho throws a sloppy head kick and Barbo moves out of range easily.
Jericho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jericho misses with a hook. Barbo ducked under it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sala Barbo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barbo 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: GAMMA#782 Delsarte v Steel
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1#
Barbo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lord throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barbo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barbo jabs Lord right on the nose. Lord blinks but takes it well.
Lord moves out of range of the body kick.
Barbo moves out of range of the leg kick from Lord.
Barbo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barbo walks into a straight right hand from Lord.
Lord misses with a low kick.
Barbo digs a good body shot into Lord's ribs.
Lord with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lord jabs Barbo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lord throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbo.
Lord throws the left hand but Barbo avoids the punch easily.
Barbo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barbo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lord.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbo lands a really nice looking cross but Lord seems unphased.
Barbo swings for the body but Lord moves out of range.
Lord takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lord lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbo's sensitive parts. #T1#
A low kick from Lord misses
and Barbo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lord misses the jab.
Lord ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbo moves away.
Barbo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lord misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Barbo.
Barbo scores with a spinning back kick!
Barbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lord takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lord let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lord takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barbo throws a leg kick that misses.
Lord doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Barbo just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbo. Lord does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lord throws out the jab.
It looked like Barbo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lord throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barbo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lord throws out the jab.
Barbo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lord just manages to avoid it.
Barbo throws a body punch but Lord moves out of range. #T2#
Lord wants to clinch.
Lord misses with a jab to the body
and Lord takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbo. Lord does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lord flicks out a counter leg kick but Barbo steps away.
Lord's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barbo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lord scrambles back to his feet.
Lord swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barbo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lord fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Lord. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheers as Barbo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lord doesn't seem phased though.
Barbo blocks a head kick by Lord.
Barbo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Lord tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barbo is looking to counter with a body kick.
Barbo lands with a hook. Lord tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lord takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lord looks to throw the jab but Barbo is out of range.
Barbo wants to clinch.#T3#
Barbo scores with a hook to the body. Lord takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barbo lands a nice looking body kick.
Barbo catches Lord with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barbo slips a straight right by Lord.
Lord scores with a hook.
Barbo takes a swing at Lord's ribcage but misses.
Barbo thuds his right hand into Lord's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lord on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lord moves out of range as Barbo throws a body kick.
Barbo keeps Lord at a distance using the push kick.
Barbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lord with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barbo to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbo scores with a nice body kick. #T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Barbo.
Lord throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barbo connects with a body shot that sends Lord's belly button to the back.
Lord fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbo manages to avoid it.
Barbo is looking for a counter combo.
Barbo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lord.
A shot to the body from Lord misses
and Lord takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbo throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for Lord, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barbo digs a good hook to Lord's body.
Lord lands a high kick!
Lord swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Barbo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Barbo.
Barbo moves away from the strike by Lord.
Lord moves forwards but Barbo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barbo lands with a hook. Lord tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sala Barbo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Barbo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lord's sensitive parts.
Barbo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lord misses with a two punch combination.
Barbo cracks Lord with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lord swings for the body but Barbo moves out of range.
Barbo blocks a jab.
Barbo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lord has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lord throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lord lands with a hook. Barbo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A head kick misses from Lord.
A head kick misses from Barbo.
Lord walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbo pushes Lord away with a front kick.
Lord is looking to clinch.
Barbo throws a leg kick but Lord sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lord checks a leg kick.
Barbo gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Lord throws a hook to the side of Barbo's head but Barbo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbo scores with a jab to the body.
Lord looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbo is just out of range.
Barbo connects with a jab.
Lord fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barbo checks it well.
Lord connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lord moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Barbo does it's job there.
Lord looks to throw the jab but Barbo is out of range.
Lord misses with a combination
and Barbo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lord misses with a leg kick
and Lord takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lord.
Barbo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lord has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sala Barbo is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lord takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lord has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Barbo.#T2#
Lord misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Barbo to counter with a crisp jab.
Barbo just misses with a punch to the body.
Lord misses with an uppercut
and Barbo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lord thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lord. Barbo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lord throws an overhand right that lands on Barbo's shoulder, as Barbo tries to avoid the shot.
Lord connects with the punch.
Barbo scores with a jab to the body.
Barbo slips a straight right by Lord.
And Barbo counters with a quick kick to the body but Lord blocks it.
Lord slips under a jab from Barbo.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lord 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.
Barbo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lord takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lord moves out of range as Barbo throws a body kick.
Barbo throws a series of punches but Lord moves out of range.
Lord lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lord lands the left hand.
Lord blocks a head kick by Barbo. #T3#
Lord throws a head kick that Barbo semi-blocks.
Lord throws a looping overhand right but Barbo ducks down to avoid it.
Lord works Barbo's body with a nice hook.
Barbo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lord takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barbo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lord has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Barbo.
Barbo throws a right hand that misses
and Lord counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lord throws out the jab.
Barbo looks for the body kick but Lord saw that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of Barbo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barbo avoids the body shot from Lord.
Lord lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbo connects with a leg kick. Lord looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slapping leg kick lands for Barbo.
Lord is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barbo half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
Good leg kick by Barbo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barbo takes a swing at Lord's ribcage but misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Lord might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Barbo has got the better of the exchanges.
Lord throws a nice looking combination but Barbo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lord misses with a hook
and Barbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barbo misses with a hook.
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from Lord.
Nice straight punches there by Barbo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barbo.
Lord checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lord moves out of range of the body kick from Barbo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbo catches Lord with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lord scoring well with a low kick there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barbo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sala Barbo dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Barbo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barbo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lord misses with a wild body shot.
Barbo tried to counter with a leg kick but Lord avoided it.
Lord misses with an uppercut
and Barbo counters with an outside leg kick.
Barbo is looking to clinch but Lord is avoiding it.
Barbo misses with a straight left.
Barbo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Barbo throws the left hand but Lord avoids the punch easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barbo, right into the meat.
Barbo defending well as Lord loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lord.
Lord tried to score with a low kick but Barbo checks it.
Lord takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barbo moves out of range of the body kick from Lord.
Lord throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbo counters with an outside leg kick. #T1#
Barbo avoids the body shot from Lord.
Lord on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lord cracks Barbo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lord's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barbo throws a low kick, looking for Lord's leg but Lord calmly moves out of range.
Lord looks to throw the jab but Barbo is out of range.
Barbo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Barbo scores with a leg kick.
Lord swings for the body but Barbo moves out of range.
Barbo staying out of range there.
Barbo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lord.
Barbo's corner calls for a 1-2. Barbo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barbo, right into the meat.
Barbo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lord misses with a looping right.
Lord takes a swing at Barbo's ribcage but misses.
Lord scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbo misses with a low kick.
Lord appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Barbo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barbo blocks a head kick by Lord.
Lord looks to land a left hand but Barbo moved out of range nicely.
Barbo lands a nice hook to Lord's body. Lord takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barbo slips under a jab from Lord.
Lord paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lord takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lord walks into a straight right hand from Barbo.
Lord scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lord has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barbo finds it's way round the side to connect with Lord's head.
Lord has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barbo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lord on the side of the head.
Lord bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lord takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barbo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lord missing with a left hand there. Barbo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Barbo scores with a jab.#CL#
Barbo closes the distance and clinches.
Barbo blocks an uppercut.
Lord swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Lord on the inside.
Barbo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lord avoids it.
Lord misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Lord scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lord working aggressively here.
Barbo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barbo scores with a hook to the body.
Lord takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lord tries a body shot but Barbo blocks it.
Barbo lands a right hand.
Lord working aggressively here.
Lord tries to throw a body punch but Barbo avoids it by throwing Lord back against the cage.
Barbo is leaning against Lord and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barbo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Barbo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbo lands a body punch.
Selfie Lord has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##BC#
Barbo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lord throws an off balance right hand
and Barbo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barbo lands with a nice body kick.
Barbo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crunch! Barbo slams his shin into Lord's torso.
Lord throws a right hand that misses
and Barbo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barbo digs a good body shot into Lord's ribs.
Nice body punch from Barbo.
Lord scores with a body shot.
Barbo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barbo cracks Lord with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lord takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbo connects with an inside leg kick.
Barbo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barbo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sala Barbo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barbo 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sala Barbo!
Our winner, Sala Barbo, 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: GAMMA#778 Jernit v Jericho
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
Barbo misses with an uppercut.
Barbo moves out of range as Legions strikes.
Barbo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Legions has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Barbo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A solid body kick from Barbo.
Legions ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbo moves away.
Barbo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Legions throws a poor cross that misses
and Barbo counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Legions with the counter takedown but Barbo avoids it easily.
Legions finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Legions.
Legions is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbo.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbo misses the target.
Legions lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Legions throws a right hand that misses
and Barbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Legions misses with an uppercut.
Barbo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legions misses the jab.
Barbo misses with a kick to the body.
Barbo scores with a body shot.
Barbo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barbo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Legions lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Legions jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barbo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Legions in his tracks.
Legions misses the shot to the body.
Legions slips under a jab.
Barbo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbo throws a shot from downtown. Legions moves away and avoids it.
Legions missing with a left hand there. Barbo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Legions shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barbo defends it nicely.
Barbo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Legions fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbo manages to avoid it.
Barbo tries to land a front kick but Legions steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barbo stuffs the takedown.
Legions throws a solid leg kick but Barbo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Legions.
Legions falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barbo counters with a body kick that stops Legions in his tracks momentarily. #CL#
Barbo drives through and clinches with Legions against the cage.
Barbo struggles to land a body shot inside as Legions controls his hands. #T2##BC2#
Legions pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barbo staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Barbo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barbo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Legions can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbo lands a front kick.
Legions throws a big shot that misses.
Barbo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Barbo pushes Legions away with a front kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Legions. That snapped Barbo's head back.
Sala Barbo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barbo misses with a body kick.
Barbo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Legions's head.
Legions connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A left lands for Legions.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Legions 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 Barbo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barbo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Legions on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Felix Legions seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legions swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Barbo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barbo. #BC2#
Legions breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Legions takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barbo misses the shot to the body.
Legions waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbo.#T3#
Legions fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
No luck for Legions with that takedown attempt.
Sala Barbo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Legions.
Barbo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barbo misses with a straight left.
Legions is looking to slow Barbo down with leg kicks.
Legions throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A clash of legs there as Legions blocks the low kick.
Legions thumps Barbo with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Legions darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barbo cracks a nice hook into Legions's ribs.
Barbo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Legions manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Barbo on his heels. He'll look to pass Barbo's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legions trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Legions won't allow Barbo to sweep him here. #T4#
Legions connects with a couple of short punches.
Legions trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Legions with a nice head shot there.
Legions is looking to work some ground and pound but Barbo has wrist control.
Legions connects with a couple of short punches.
Legions throws a strike but Barbo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Barbo controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Legions 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#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sala Barbo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Legions with a hook.
Legions missing with a left hand there. Barbo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some wild striking there from Barbo.
A telegraphed right hand from Legions misses the target.
Barbo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Barbo is looking to score with low kicks.
Legions misses with a leg kick.
Barbo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Legions.
Barbo avoids the head kick by Legions.
Barbo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Legions scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions tries a low kick but Barbo avoids it.
Barbo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barbo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Barbo scores with the left hand. Legions knows he should have avoided that one.
Sala Barbo is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Legions throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Legions swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Legions looks to land a right hand but Barbo moved out of range.
Legions throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Legions.
Legions throws a big shot that misses.
Barbo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Legions takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barbo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barbo blocks a jab.
Barbo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Barbo with a jab.
Legions misses with a looping left.
A jab from Legions does it's job there.
Barbo slips under a jab from Legions.
Legions misses the jab.
Legions attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Barbo connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbo throws a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbo. Legions does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barbo, as that shot connected.
Barbo lands a jab to Legions's midsection.
Barbo throws a body shot but no joy.
Legions throws a right hand that misses
and Barbo counters with a nice uppercut.
Legions has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Barbo.
Legions misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbo.
Barbo throws a shot from downtown. Legions moves away and avoids it.
Legions avoids the body shot from Barbo.
Barbo with a nice cross.
Barbo connects with a jab.
Legions missing with a left hand there. Barbo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Legions tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from Legions.
Barbo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barbo misses with a leg kick.
Barbo moves out of range of the strikes.
Legions is looking to chop away at Barbo's legs.
Legions throws a low kick but Barbo avoids it.
Legions misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Legions throws the left hand but Barbo avoids the punch easily.
Barbo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Legions throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Legions pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Legions pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from Legions.
Legions is looking to chop away at Barbo's legs.
Barbo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Legions dives in and grabs Barbo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barbo pushes down on Legions's head and hops out.
Barbo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Legions manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barbo throws a body shot but no joy.
Legions swings widly with a right hand
and Barbo counters with a body kick.
Legions throws a shot from downtown. Barbo moves away and avoids it.
Barbo throws a good cross that connects.
Barbo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barbo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Legions looks to land a left hand but Barbo moved out of range nicely.
Barbo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barbo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barbo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legions throws a low kick but Barbo moves out of range easily.
Barbo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Legions throws a nice head kick!
Barbo misses with a body shot.
Barbo feints and then cracks Legions's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Legions down.
Legions throws a head kick but Barbo moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Barbo as Legions shoots in.
Legions is breathing heavily.#CL#
Legions tries to keep at a distance but Barbo has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Legions breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barbo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Legions tries for a takedown but Barbo circles away easily
and Barbo counters with a nice body shot.
Sala Barbo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Legions.
Barbo is looking to slow Legions down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barbo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Legions manages to avoid it.
Legions throws a leg kick but Barbo checks it.
Barbo looks to throw a body kick
and Legions counters with a good low kick that Barbo was not able to check.
Barbo lands a jab to the head.
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 Sala Barbo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Legions blocks a leg kick.
Legions tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Legions misses with a straight right.
Legions looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Legions finds it's way through Barbo's defenses.
Barbo blocks a jab.
Barbo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barbo lands a nice shot that snaps Legions's head back.
Barbo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Legions.
Legions throws out a leg kick but Barbo moves out of range and Legions only half commits.
Legions throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barbo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barbo looks to land a right hand but Legions moved out of range.
Legions throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Legions in his tracks.
Legions misses with a wild body shot.
Barbo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legions takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Legions throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Legions misses with a hook
and Barbo counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Barbo swings for the body but Legions moves out of range.
Legions misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Barbo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barbo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barbo defending well as Legions loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Barbo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barbo scores with a nice head shot.
Barbo tries to clinch but Legions moves away
enabling Legions to counter with a crisp jab.
Legions tries to land a leg kick but Barbo saw it coming and moves away.
Legions lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barbo circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Legions closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Legions takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Legions throws a strike aimed at the side of Barbo's head but Barbo avoids it well.
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!
Barbo is trying to get back to half guard.
Barbo wants to control but Legions postures up.
Felix Legions has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barbo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Felix Legions has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Barbo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Barbo regains half guard.
Legions misses with a head shot. Barbo uses the momentum to regain guard.
Barbo is looking to stand up but Legions isn't so interested in that idea.
Barbo wants to sweep here but Legions controlling him for the moment.
Barbo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Legions throws a big right hand that misses.
Legions being controlled here momentarily.
Barbo continues to stall.
Legions has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Legions stopping the sweep attempt from Barbo.
Legions wants to control from the top but Barbo keeps moving.
Legions looking to pass the guard.
Legions preventing the sweep.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Legions trying to control but Barbo is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Legions throws a nice outside leg kick.
Legions walks into a stiff left hand from Barbo.
Legions on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Legions misses with a right hand
and Barbo counters with an inside leg kick. #T4#
Barbo tries to move into range but Legions moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Legions has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Legions throws a hook to the side of Barbo's head but Barbo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Legions swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barbo.
Barbo misses with a body shot.
Legions is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barbo with a body shot.
Legions walks into a left hand.
Legions throws a half hearted mid kick.
Legions misses the shot to the body.
Legions on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Barbo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Legions on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Legions swings widly with a right hand
and Barbo counters with a body kick.
Barbo lands a lovely overhand right.
Barbo lands a nice shot that snaps Legions's head back.
Barbo lands a lovely overhand right.
Barbo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Legions stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Legions tests Barbo's chin there with a solid looking shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sala Barbo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barbo, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GAMMA#775 Jernit v Legions
Date: Jun 08, 2019

#R1#
Khakhold takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barbo misses with a low kick.
Khakhold throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barbo throws a leg kick but Khakhold sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Khakhold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barbo staying out of range there.
Khakhold uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbo.
Khakhold moves out of range of the body kick from Barbo.
Khakhold throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Barbo's head.
Barbo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Khakhold 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.
Khakhold misses with a low kick.
Khakhold misses with a leg kick
and Barbo counters with a leg kick.
Barbo dodges the punch combination from Khakhold.
Barbo misses with a two punch combination.
Barbo misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbo misses the jab.
Khakhold is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Barbo lands a body shot.
Barbo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barbo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Khakhold will feel that in the morning.
Khakhold throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sala Barbo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khakhold checks a low kick from Barbo.
Barbo tries to score with a low kick but Khakhold moves his leg out of the way.
Khakhold moves out of range of the body kick.
Khakhold tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barbo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barbo lands a nice shot to the body.
Barbo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Khakhold.
Khakhold is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Barbo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Khakhold moves into the clinch.
Barbo misses with a body punch.
Barbo misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Khakhold is looking to break free of the clinch but Barbo has double underhooks.
Barbo throws a punch but it's blocked by Khakhold.
Barbo lands a body punch in the clinch.
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!
Barbo misses with a punch to the body.
Barbo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Barbo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbo digs a right hand underneath Khakhold's ribcage. Khakhold let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbo.
Khakhold lands an uppercut.
Khakhold working aggressively here.
Khakhold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbo lands a body punch.
Khakhold tries to work over Barbo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khakhold misses with a punch to the body.
Barbo misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Barbo fails to land.
Khakhold pushes Barbo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbo slows down the pace here.
Khakhold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Khakhold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khakhold swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Khakhold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Khakhold. That snapped Barbo's head back.
Barbo lands a slapping body shot.
Barbo throws a front kick that sends Khakhold stumbling back into the cage.
Khakhold getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barbo misses with a wild body shot.
Barbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbo connects with a right hand. Khakhold shakes it off.
Khakhold throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jab from Barbo.
Khakhold is looking to land body kicks.
Barbo is looking for the big counter here.
Barbo checks the leg kick.
Khakhold moves out of range of the body kick from Barbo.
Barbo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbo misses with a wild combination.
Jab from Barbo.
Khakhold swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khakhold misses with a body shot.
Khakhold slips under a jab.
Khakhold attempts a counter takedown but Barbo avoids it well and moves away.
Barbo misses with a looping right.
Barbo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Khakhold ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Khakhold scores with a nice right hand.
Barbo scores with a nice strike.
Khakhold walks into a left hand.
Barbo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khakhold.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Khakhold 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 Barbo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barbo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sala Barbo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Khakhold takes a swing at Barbo's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Khakhold. Beautiful body shot.
Khakhold steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Barbo. That one must have hurt.
Khakhold connects with a leg kick. Barbo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barbo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barbo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Khakhold throws a leg kick which misses Barbo's front leg but catches the back leg as Barbo tries to avoid it.
Khakhold throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbo swinging wildly here.
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from Khakhold.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbo! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khakhold throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khakhold uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbo.
Barbo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Khakhold is able to avoid easily.
Barbo looks to land a left hand but Khakhold moved out of range nicely.
Khakhold is looking to counter with head kicks.#T1#
Khakhold takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Khakhold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khakhold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khakhold pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbo tries to clinch but Khakhold is having none of it.
Barbo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Khakhold is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Khakhold.
Barbo takes a swing at Khakhold's ribcage but misses.
Barbo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khakhold.
Khakhold lands a nice hook to Barbo's body. Barbo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice body punch from Barbo.
Sala Barbo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the liver by Khakhold. Beautiful body shot.
Khakhold throws the left hand but Barbo avoids the punch easily.
Barbo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Barbo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Khakhold's hands.
Khakhold throws a chopping leg kick but Barbo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barbo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Barbo misses with a low kick.
Khakhold slips under a jab from Barbo.
Khakhold jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Barbo throws a leg kick but Khakhold moved away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barbo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Khakhold throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbo.
Barbo slips a jab and a cross from Khakhold.
Horrible takedown attempt by Khakhold or perhaps it was just good defense by Barbo, which made it look bad.
Khakhold cracks Barbo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Khakhold looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbo is just out of range.
Khakhold will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #CL2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Barbo moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Barbo.
I was talking to Khakhold's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T3#
Barbo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbo misses with the head strike.
Barbo lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khakhold.
Barbo prevents a body shot from Khakhold.
Sala Barbo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Khakhold lands a hook that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
Khakhold working aggressively here.
Khakhold misses with a body punch.
Barbo swings wildly with an uppercut but Khakhold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khakhold prevents a body shot from Barbo.
A shot in the inside from Barbo.
Barbo struggles to land a body shot inside as Khakhold controls his hands.
Khakhold lands with a short shot to the head.
Barbo blocks an uppercut.
Barbo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbo tries a body shot but Khakhold blocks it.
Barbo tries to throw a body punch but Khakhold avoids it by throwing Barbo back against the cage.
Barbo blocks an uppercut.
Barbo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Barbo throws a head punch that misses.
Khakhold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khakhold wants to take the fight to the mat but Barbo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Khakhold blocks the elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khakhold can't break the clinch.
Khakhold blocks an uppercut.
Barbo struggles to land a body shot inside as Khakhold controls his hands.
Khakhold lands a body punch in the clinch.
Khakhold lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khakhold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khakhold blocks a body shot from Barbo.
Khakhold throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barbos head.
Khakhold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barbo digs a right hand into Khakhold's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Khakhold's gas tank. #BC#
Khakhold's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khakhold misses with a wild body shot.
Good shot there by Barbo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sala Barbo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Khakhold misses with a body shot.
Barbo takes a swing at Khakhold's ribcage but misses.
Khakhold changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barbo. That's going to slow Khakhold down.
A jab from Khakhold misses.
Barbo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbo moves away from the strike by Khakhold.
Barbo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body kick there by Barbo.
Khakhold throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barbo.
Barbo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Khakhold smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khakhold fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barbo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barbo is looking to land body kicks.
Khakhold throws out a loose jab but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Khakhold under the eye.#T1#
Khakhold throws a low kick but Barbo avoids it.
Barbo misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbo. Khakhold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khakhold lunges at Barbo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barbo's hand.
Barbo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Khakhold. That did some damage!
Khakhold checks the leg kick nicely there.
Khakhold keeps Barbo at a distance using the push kick.
Khakhold throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barbo missing with a left hand there. Khakhold was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khakhold staying out of range there.
Khakhold keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A lazy left from Barbo finds it's target.
Barbo cracks the inside of Khakhold's front leg.
Khakhold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Khakhold shoots in but Barbo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Khakhold is looking to land body kicks.
Khakhold misses with a hook. Barbo ducked under it nicely.
Barbo throws out a counter right but Khakhold avoids it with no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barbo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Khakhold on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Khakhold misses with a low kick.
Barbo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khakhold.
Barbo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Khakhold walks into a stiff left hand from Barbo.
Barbo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barbo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Khakhold looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Khakhold dives in and grabs Barbo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barbo pushes down on Khakhold's head and hops out.
Khakhold thows a leg kick but Barbo checks it
and Barbo counters with a good low kick that Khakhold was not able to check.
Barbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khakhold.
Dixie Pablo Khakhold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Barbo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Khakhold has taken the fight to the clinch.
Khakhold throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Khakhold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barbo works the jab nicely.
Khakhold has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Barbo.
Barbo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barbo throws a leg kick but Khakhold sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Khakhold ducks under a wild hook from Barbo.
Khakhold on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Khakhold misses with an uppercut.
Khakhold walks into a jab.
Barbo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Khakhold gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
Khakhold misses with a body shot. #T4#
Khakhold on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barbo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Barbo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Barbo misses with a wild body shot.
Barbo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Khakhold.
Barbo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Khakhold.
Barbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Khakhold's sensitive parts.
Khakhold works the jab nicely.#CL#
Khakhold has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbo.
Barbo blocking some punches.
Barbo can't find room to land a body shot as Khakhold controls the action.
Khakhold looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dixie Pablo Khakhold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Khakholds head.
Barbo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barbo misses with a punch to the body.
Khakhold tries to work over Barbo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sala Barbo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barbo 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sala Barbo!
Sala Barbo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Dixie Pablo Khakhold was interviewed post fight and said 'My wife's gonna cuck me with my opponent all week'.

Event: GAMMA#771 Curry v Vee
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1#
Barbo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barbo throws a jab but it's blocked by Arcuri.
A big right from Barbo misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Arcuri.
Arcuri takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Arcuri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arcuri throws a leg kick but Barbo moved away.
Arcuri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barbo.
A head kick misses from Barbo.
Barbo 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.
Nice shot lands for Barbo.
Arcuri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barbo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbo catches Arcuri with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Both fighters circling a little - Barbo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Arcuri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Arcuri moves out of range of the body kick from Barbo.
Arcuri now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Arcuri with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barbo to score with a decent uppercut.
Barbo lands with a shot to the body.
Barbo lands a nice looking body shot.
Barbo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Arcuri checks a leg kick.
Barbo misses with a hook.
Barbo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Arcuri swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barbo.
A jab from Arcuri misses.
Arcuri misses with a body shot.
Arcuri works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barbo lands a leg kick that knocks Arcuri off balance momentarily.#CL#
Barbo moves into the clinch.
Arcuri misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arcuri changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barbo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Arcuri takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Arcuri walks into a straight right hand from Barbo.
Barbo slips a straight right by Arcuri.
A jab lands there for Arcuri.
Barbo throws out a powerful jab.
Arcuri misses with a body punch
letting Barbo counter with a right hand.
Barbo misses with a wild body shot.
Arcuri connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barbo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barbo throws a body kick that misses.
Barbo digs a good hook to Arcuri's body.
Barbo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arcuri motions for Barbo to come forward. Arcuri throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Arcuri throws a solid leg kick but Barbo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Arcuri.
Arcuri swings for the body but Barbo moves out of range.
Barbo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barbo wants it to stay on the feet.
Barbo sizes up Arcuri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barbo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Arcuri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Arcuri scores with a takedown into Barbo's guard.
Arcuri working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barbo has Arcuri pulled in close to control his posture.
Arcuri postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barbo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barbo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arcuri's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Arcuri is looking for a triangle but Barbo pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
Barbo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barbo content to stall in guard here.
Arcuri has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Arcuri trying to keep a closed guard but Barbo is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sala Barbo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Barbo misses with a body kick.
Arcuri throws a body shot but no joy.
Arcuri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbo moves away.
A good leg kick by Barbo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Arcuri.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barbo 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 Arcuri has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Arcuri and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL#
Barbo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arcuri, pushing him back against the cage.
Arcuri throws a head punch that misses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Barbo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Arcuri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barbo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arcuri backwards.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barbo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arcuri backwards.
Arcuri tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barbo just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo working aggressively here.
Arcuri lands with a short shot to the head.
Barbo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arcuri throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Barbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arcuri's elbow.
Arcuri misses with some punches. #TD2#
Arcuri ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Arcuri no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1#
Arcuri is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barbo wants to control from the top but Arcuri keeps moving.
Arcuri working a defensive guard here.
Arcuri being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Arcuri has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barbo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barbo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arcuri is keeping the position for now. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Arcuri looking to control.
Barbo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arcuri swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Arcuri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barbo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barbo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barbo trying to control but Arcuri is working from the bottom.
Arcuri trying to keep a closed guard but Barbo is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barbo misses with a shot to the body
and Arcuri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Arcuri is looking to chop away at Barbo's legs. #T3#
Barbo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Barbo jabs at Arcuri's body.
Sala Barbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbo connects with a leg kick. Arcuri looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barbo needs to keep his hands up - Arcuri had a free shot at his head there.
Barbo throws a front kick that sends Arcuri stumbling back into the cage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barbo, as that shot connected.
Arcuri just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Arcuri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arcuri blocks a low kick nicely.
Arcuri moves out of range as Barbo strikes.
Arcuri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Arcuri.
Arcuri fails to land with a series of punches.
Barbo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Barbo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A nice side step and Arcuri releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Arcuri is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barbo rather than just go for the knockout.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arcuri misses with a few strikes there.
Barbo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Arcuri avoids a kick to the body.
Arcuri changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Arcuri lunges at Barbo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barbo's hand.
Arcuri misses with a looping right.
Barbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arcuri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arcuri throws out a counter right but Barbo avoids it with no problem.
Barbo lands the left hand.
Barbo scores with a jab. Arcuri acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barbo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arcuri can do to turn this around?
Barbo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arcuri manages to avoid it.
Arcuri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice cross by Barbo.
Barbo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Barbo moves out of range of the leg kick from Arcuri.
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 Sala Barbo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Arcuri avoids a kick to the body.
Arcuri throws the left hand but Barbo avoids the punch easily.
Arcuri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barbo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barbo moves out of range of the strikes.
Arcuri fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barbo is out of range.
Barbo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barbo throws a head kick that misses.
Arcuri lands a jab.
Arcuri checks a leg kick.
Arcuri misses with an uppercut. Barbo saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo connects with a leg kick. Arcuri looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A shot to the liver by Arcuri. Beautiful body shot.
Barbo connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arcuri. Barbo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Barbo. #T1#
Barbo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arcuri's head.
Arcuri throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barbo scores with a nice head shot.
Barbo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Arcuri missing with a left hand there. Barbo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Barbo throws a leg kick which misses Arcuri's front leg but catches the back leg as Arcuri tries to avoid it.
Arcuri throws a shot from downtown. Barbo moves away and avoids it.
Arcuri lands a body shot.
Barbo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arcuri.
Barbo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arcuri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbo throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Arcuri throws a lazy uppercut
and Barbo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Barbo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Arcuri takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbo catches Arcuri with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sala Barbo is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good work by Arcuri as he checks the leg kick.
Barbo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arcuri lands a slapping body shot.
Arcuri cracks the inside of Barbo's front leg.
Arcuri connects with a body shot that sends Barbo's belly button to the back.
Arcuri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barbo finds it's way round the side to connect with Arcuri's head.
Arcuri 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.
Barbo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arcuri.
Barbo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Arcuri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbo moves away.
Barbo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Arcuri throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barbo.#T3#
Arcuri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barbo finds it's way round the side to connect with Arcuri's head.
Barbo misses with a looping right.
Barbo connects with a body shot.
That kick from Barbo tenderised Arcuri's leg. Arcuri is trying to keep his angry face on.
Arcuri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbo manages to avoid it.
Arcuri has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Arcuri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbo.
Arcuri lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Barbo connects with an inside leg kick.
Barbo throws a right hand that misses
and Arcuri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Arcuri does no damage.
Arcuri throws a leg kick
and Barbo counters with an outside leg kick.
Barbo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barbo is looking to land body kicks.
Phil Arcuri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Arcuri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arcuri.
Barbo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Arcuri misses the target.
It looked like Barbo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Arcuri.
Barbo feints and then cracks Arcuri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Arcuri down.
Barbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arcuri drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barbo defends it well.
Arcuri takes one to the side of the head.
Barbo lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice takedown defense from Barbo. No joy for Arcuri on that attempt.
Arcuri walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barbo.
Arcuri misses with an uppercut.
Barbo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arcuri manages to avoid it.
Barbo throws a lazy body kick
and Arcuri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbo thumps Arcuri with a low kick.
Arcuri tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sala Barbo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barbo, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GAMMA#767 Dassler v DeNeville
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Barbo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tepes ducks under a wild hook from Barbo.
Tepes loads up on a big right hand but Barbo slips the punch.
Barbo throws a jab but it's blocked by Tepes.
Barbo misses with a right hand
and Tepes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbo thumps Tepes with a low kick.
Tepes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barbo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barbo throws a leg kick but Tepes moved away.
Tepes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jab by Tepes.
Barbo blocks a jab.
Barbo takes one to the side of the head.
Barbo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barbo 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.
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!
Good shot there by Tepes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tepes.
Barbo looks for the body kick but Tepes saw that one coming.
Barbo looks to score with a jab to the body but Tepes is just out of range.
Tepes quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Barbo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1#
Barbo lands a front kick.
Tepes motions for Barbo to come forward. Tepes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tepes misses with a hook. Barbo ducked under it nicely.
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from Tepes.
Barbo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tepes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tepes.
Barbo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tepes throws a looping overhand right but Barbo ducks down to avoid it.
Tepes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tepes checks a leg kick nicely.
Tepes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbo.
Tepes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tepes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tepes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tepes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tepes looks to land a left hand but Barbo moved out of range nicely.
Barbo keeps the fight on the outside.
Tepes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Tepes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbo's sensitive parts.
Tepes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barbo connects with a body shot that sends Tepes's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbo looks to score with a jab to the body but Tepes is just out of range.
Tepes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tepes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Tepes.
Tepes cracks the inside of Barbo's front leg.
Tepes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbo was well out of range. Poor timing from Tepes.
Barbo takes a swing at Tepes's ribcage but misses.
Tepes throws a push kick but Barbo slaps the foot to one side.
Tepes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tepes tried to score with a low kick but Barbo checks it.
Tepes takes one to the chin there.
Barbo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tepes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tepes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Barbo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tepes counters with a nice body kick. #T3#
Tepes connects with a looping right hand.
Barbo misses with an uppercut
enabling Tepes to counter with a crisp jab.
Barbo misses with a body shot.
Tepes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barbo.
Barbo moves out of range of the body kick from Tepes.
Tepes looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbo is just out of range.
Barbo tries to land a body kick
and Tepes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbo lands a nice hook to Tepes's body. Tepes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tepes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tepes explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tepes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barbo will feel that in the morning.
Barbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbo throws a lazy body kick
and Tepes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbo misses with a looping left.
Barbo looks to score with a jab to the body but Tepes is just out of range.#T4#
Barbo moves out of range as Tepes throws a body kick.
Tepes throws a leg kick but Barbo moved away.
Tepes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barbo misses with a body kick.
Barbo avoids the body shot from Tepes.
Tepes scores with a nice body kick.
Tepes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbo.
Tepes misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Barbo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barbo scores with a sloppy right hand. Tepes should have avoided that one.
Tepes scores with a jab to the head.
Barbo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barbo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tepes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbo.
And Tepes counters with a quick kick to the body but Barbo blocks it.
Tepes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barbo misses with a looping left.
Barbo misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Tepes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Some bone on bone action there as Barbo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tepes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbo can do to turn this around?
Tepes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barbo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tepes's calf.
Barbo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barbo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bruno Tepes is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbo delivers a nice body kick.
Tepes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barbo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barbo misses with a body kick.
Tepes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbo throws a lazy right hand but Tepes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tepes.
Barbo connects with an inside leg kick.
Tepes feints and then cracks Barbo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbo down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo throws a lazy right hand but Tepes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from Barbo.
Barbo throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tepes cracks Barbo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barbo 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 Tepes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tepes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
A low kick from Tepes is predictable there
and Barbo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Barbo lands a leg kick that knocks Tepes off balance momentarily.
Tepes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbo.
Barbo tries a quick counter leg kick but Tepes is wise to it.
Tepes misses with a body shot.
Barbo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tepes is able to avoid easily.
Tepes half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tepes lands a nice looking kick to the body. Barbo takes a step back to recover.
Tepes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbo throws out the jab.
Barbo moves away from the strike by Tepes.
Barbo throws a hook to the side of Tepes's head but Tepes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbo misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Tepes. Beautiful body shot.
Barbo throws a body shot but no joy.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Barbo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tepes has got the better of the exchanges.
Barbo wants to land a leg kick but Tepes is out of range.
Tepes lands a right hook to the body.
Barbo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tepes loads up on a big right hand but Barbo slips the punch.#T2#
Tepes misses the shot to the body.
Tepes cracks Barbo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A good leg kick by Barbo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tepes misses with a body kick.
Tepes takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A jab from Barbo misses.
Barbo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tepes's sensitive parts.
Tepes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tepes misses with a body shot.
Tepes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tepes tries to land a front kick but Barbo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barbo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tepes.
Tepes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barbo moves out of range of the leg kick from Tepes.
Barbo lunges at Tepes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tepes's hand.
Tepes throws a low kick but Barbo avoids it.#T3#
Barbo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tepes. That did some damage!
Barbo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barbo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tepes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tepes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A leg kick checked by Barbo.
Barbo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barbo pushes Tepes away with a front kick.
Tepes scores with a sloppy right hand. Barbo should have avoided that one.
Barbo avoids the body shot from Tepes.
Barbo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barbo looks for the body kick but Tepes saw that one coming.
Tepes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A swing and a miss from Barbo.
Tepes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbo counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tepes. Barbo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbo throws a hook to the side of Tepes's head but Tepes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tepes throwing a counter right hand but Barbo manages to avoid it.
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from Tepes.#T4#
Tepes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barbo under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tepes throws a big shot that misses.
Tepes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tepes looks to throw the jab but Barbo is out of range.
Barbo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barbo scores with a shot to the body.
Tepes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tepes blocks a jab.
Tepes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barbo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tepes was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbo.
Barbo missing with a left hand there. Tepes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tepes looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbo is just out of range.
Tepes swings for the body but Barbo moves out of range.
Barbo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tepes blocks it well.
Barbo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tepes. Barbo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tepes.
Tepes throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sala Barbo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Tepes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barbo's head backwards.
Barbo misses with a looping left.
Tepes throws a leg kick but Barbo moved away.
Barbo throws a jab but it's blocked by Tepes.
Barbo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tepes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barbo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tepes lands with a right hand.
Tepes looks to throw the jab but Barbo is out of range.
Barbo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tepes checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barbo will feel that in the morning.
Tepes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barbo.
Barbo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barbo throws a body punch but Tepes moves out of range. #T1#
Tepes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tepes connects with an inside leg kick.
Barbo throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbo misses with a low kick.
Tepes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tepes thuds his shin into the meat of Barbo's side.
Tepes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbo manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Tepes. Beautiful body shot.
A cross from Tepes lands.
Barbo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tepes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbo connects with a jab.
Barbo walks into a stiff left hand from Tepes.
Tepes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tepes scores with a spinning back kick!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tepes is looking to land body kicks.
Tepes misses with a low kick as Barbo jumps back.
Tepes blocks the body kick.
Tepes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barbo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barbo punishes Tepes's body with a nice straight punch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tepes!
Barbo connects with an inside leg kick.
Barbo scores with a head kick.
Barbo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tepes lands a leg kick that knocks Barbo off balance momentarily.
Barbo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tepes throws a body punch but Barbo moves out of range.
A low kick from Tepes is predictable there
and Barbo counters with a straight right hand.
Tepes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barbo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barbo pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Tepes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A telegraphed right hand from Tepes misses the target.
Barbo throws a hook to the side of Tepes's head but Tepes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tepes lands a nice shot that snaps Barbo's head back.
Barbo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Barbo jabs Tepes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barbo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tepes throws a big shot that misses.
Barbo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barbo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tepes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barbo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barbo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tepes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbo.
Tepes feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tepes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbo throws a big shot that misses.
Barbo scores with a nice right hand.
Tepes is looking to land body kicks.
Tepes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbo throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Barbo.
Barbo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tepes misses with the combination.
Barbo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Tepes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tepes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Barbo connects with a leg kick. Tepes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tepes cracks the inside of Barbo's front leg.
Nice jab there from Tepes.
Tepes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbo throws out the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barbo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sala Barbo.
I think Barbo 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bruno Tepes!
Our winner, Bruno Tepes, 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: GAMMA#762 SissyPants v Curry
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
Barbo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Verbeek throws a poor cross that misses
and Barbo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Verbeek misses with a body kick.
Verbeek cracks Barbo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Verbeek connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barbo. Barbo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Verbeek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Verbeek, as that shot connected.
Barbo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Verbeek.
A jab from Verbeek misses.
Verbeek misses with a right hand
and Barbo counters with a left to the body.
Verbeek misses with a body shot.
Verbeek thuds his shin into the meat of Barbo's side.
Verbeek avoids a kick 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!
Verbeek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Verbeek lands a two punch combo.
Verbeek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Barbo avoids the body shot from Verbeek.
Verbeek 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.
Verbeek misses with a body shot
and Barbo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pat Verbeek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbo avoids a kick to the body.
Verbeek scores with a jab. Barbo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barbo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barbo avoids the body shot from Verbeek.
Verbeek lands a glancing blow to the side of Barbo's head.
Verbeek throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Verbeek takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A nice inside leg kick there by Verbeek. That's going to slow Barbo down.
Verbeek misses with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Barbo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Verbeek tries to land a body kick
and Barbo counters with an inside leg kick. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Verbeek moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Verbeek throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbo.
Barbo scores with a jab to the body.
Barbo misses with a wild body shot.
Barbo cracks the inside of Verbeek's front leg.
Barbo connects with the punch.
Barbo lands with a good body shot.
Verbeek on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Verbeek lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barbo avoids the head kick by Verbeek.
Verbeek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Barbo counters with a quick kick to the body but Verbeek blocks it.
Verbeek swings widly with a right hand
enabling Barbo to counter with a crisp jab.
Barbo misses with a kick to the body.
Verbeek misses with a straight left. #T3#
Barbo misses with a hook. Verbeek ducked under it nicely.
Barbo scores with a hook.
Verbeek is looking to slow Barbo down with leg kicks.
Nice straight punches there by Verbeek. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Verbeek.
A head kick by Verbeek misses
and Barbo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Verbeek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbo was well out of range. Poor timing from Verbeek.
Barbo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barbo, as that shot connected.
Verbeek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Verbeek throws a leg kick
and Barbo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Verbeek misses with a low kick as Barbo jumps back.
Barbo half committed to a counter leg kick.
It looks like Barbo has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Barbo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Verbeek misses with a looping right.
Barbo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Barbo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Verbeek under the eye.
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from Verbeek.#T4#
Verbeek moves out of range as Barbo throws a body kick.
Verbeek looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verbeek throws a jab when Barbo was well out of range.
Barbo slips under a jab from Verbeek.
A big left from Verbeek misses.
Barbo moves out of range as Verbeek throws a body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Verbeek.
Barbo blocks the body kick.
Verbeek throws a lazy right hand but Barbo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Verbeek there.
Barbo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barbo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice body punch from Verbeek.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A cross from Verbeek lands.
Barbo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Verbeek dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Verbeek lands a body shot.
Barbo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Verbeek scores with a kick to the body.
Verbeek misses with a kick to the body
and Barbo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Verbeek throws a hook but Barbo blocks it.
Barbo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Verbeek throws out a powerful jab.
Barbo with a hook.
Barbo misses with a wild body shot.
Verbeek looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo moves out of range of the body kick.
Verbeek misses the shot to the body.
Barbo looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Verbeek missing with a left hand there. Barbo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Verbeek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbo.#T1#
Verbeek jabs Barbo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Verbeek lunges at Barbo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barbo's hand.
Verbeek tries a head kick but it misses.
Barbo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pat Verbeek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Verbeek throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Barbo misses its intended target.
Verbeek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Verbeek misses with an uppercut. Barbo saw that one coming.
Barbo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barbo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Verbeek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Barbo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Verbeek misses with a double jab
and Barbo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Verbeek cracks a nice hook into Barbo's ribs.
Verbeek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Verbeek's corner calls for a 1-2. Verbeek obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Barbo connects with a nice looking jab.
Verbeek fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barbo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barbo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barbo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Verbeek throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Barbo counters with a straight right hand.
Verbeek with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slow jab from Barbo misses its intended target.
Verbeek throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Barbo counters with a stiff right hand.
Verbeek takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Verbeek scores with a spinning back kick!
Verbeek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Barbo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Verbeek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Verbeek sizes up Barbo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barbo slips under a jab.
Verbeek misses with a hook to the body
and Barbo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Verbeek fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barbo is out of range.
Barbo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Verbeek drives through and clinches with Barbo against the cage.
Verbeek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Verbeek misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Verbeek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Verbeek lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barbo misses with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Verbeek.
Verbeek connects with a body shot that sends Barbo's belly button to the back.#T4#
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!
Barbo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barbo moves out of range as Verbeek strikes.
Barbo slips a straight right by Verbeek.
Barbo misses with a body shot.
Verbeek throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barbo throws a right hand that misses
and Verbeek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice body kick from Verbeek.
Barbo fakes the leg kick and cracks Verbeek in the body.
Barbo throws out a loose jab but Verbeek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barbo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good work by Barbo as he checks the leg kick.
Barbo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Verbeek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Barbo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Verbeek darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barbo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barbo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barbo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Verbeek throws a front kick aimed at Barbo's knee but Barbo avoids it well.
Barbo staying out of range there.
Verbeek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbo.
A leg kick checked by Barbo.
Verbeek avoids the body shot from Barbo.
Verbeek scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verbeek lands a nice shot to the body.
Verbeek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barbo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Verbeek pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Barbo back to the cage. Verbeek follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Verbeek connects with a crisp jab.
Verbeek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbo manages to avoid it.
Verbeek lands a nice shot to the body.
Verbeek throws a body punch but Barbo moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barbo. That's going to slow Verbeek down.
Barbo slips a straight right by Verbeek.
Barbo tries to clinch up but Verbeek circles away and keeps his distance.
Barbo swings for the body but Verbeek moves out of range.
Verbeek misses the shot to the body.
Barbo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Verbeek.
Verbeek lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barbo at a distance.
Barbo checks a low kick from Verbeek.#T2#
Verbeek works the jab nicely.
Verbeek throws a big shot that misses.
Barbo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Verbeek walks into a left hand.
Verbeek throws the left hand but Barbo avoids the punch easily.
Barbo moves in looking to clinch but Verbeek pushes him off.
Verbeek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Verbeek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Verbeek throws a right hand that misses
and Barbo counters with a stiff right hand.
Sala Barbo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbo throws a right hand that misses
and Verbeek counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbo 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#
Verbeek misses with a looping left.
Verbeek misses with a body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Verbeek.
A low kick from Verbeek is predictable there
enabling Barbo to counter with a crisp jab.
Verbeek on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barbo is looking to slow Verbeek down with leg kicks.
Verbeek misses with a shot to the body
and Barbo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Verbeek misses the shot to the body.
Verbeek throws a right hand that misses
and Barbo counters with a straight right hand.
Verbeek finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Verbeek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Verbeek throws a poor cross that misses
and Barbo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Barbo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbo tries to work over Verbeek's front leg with a kick but Verbeek checks it.
Verbeek darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Verbeek dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barbo. That did some damage!
Some bone on bone action there as Barbo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barbo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barbo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Verbeek throws a lazy right hand but Barbo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Verbeek cracks Barbo with an open hand slap.
Barbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Verbeek moves away.
Verbeek throws a head kick that misses.
Barbo thinks about countering with a body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pat Verbeek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Verbeek 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: GAMMA#759 Kruger v Sissypants
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
Barbo throws a hook but Kenway blocks it.
A jab from Kenway misses.
Barbo misses with a low kick.
Barbo misses with an uppercut
and Kenway counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kenway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've been informed that Barbo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
An inside leg kick from Kenway misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Kenway checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barbo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kenway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbo throws a leg kick but Kenway sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kenway throws the left hand but Barbo avoids the punch easily.
Barbo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kenway lands a right hook to the body.
Barbo moves out of range as Kenway strikes.
Kenway misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo cracks Kenway with a good jab.
Barbo throws the kick towards the body but Kenway avoids it.
Kenway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kenway misses with a kick to the body
and Barbo counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kenway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbo.
Barbo looks for the body kick but Kenway saw that one coming.
Kenway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbo.#T1#
Barbo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbo misses with a looping left.
Kenway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbo throws out a counter right but Kenway avoids it with no problem.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kenway.
Kenway lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barbo misses with an uppercut. Kenway saw that one coming.
Kenway throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kenway throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL2#
Barbo gets a clinch.
Kenway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbo throws a head punch that misses.
Kenway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbo.
Kenway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kenway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbo tries a body shot but Kenway blocks it.
Kenway has a couple of punches blocked by Barbo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Kenway on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kenway. #T2#
Kenway lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barbo.
Barbo tries a body shot but Kenway blocks it.
Kenway tries to throw a body punch but Barbo avoids it by throwing Kenway back against the cage.
Kenway misses with a body punch.
Barbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbo struggles to land a body shot inside as Kenway controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbo.
Kenway tries to throw a body punch but Barbo avoids it by throwing Kenway back against the cage.
Kenway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
Barbo blocking some punches.
Barbo scores with a shoulder strike.
Barbo has a couple of punches blocked by Kenway.
Kenway struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbo controls his hands.
Kenway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kenway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
Barbo lands with a left to the head.
Barbo blocks a body shot from Kenway.
Kenway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
Barbo lands a body shot.
Barbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kenway's elbow.
Kenway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Barbo working aggressively here.
Kenway lands a nice uppercut.
Come on Kenway - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kenway misses with the head strike.
Kenway is leaning against Barbo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbo scores with a shot to the side of Kenway's head.
Barbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbo is stalling here.
Barbo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barbo misses with a body punch.
Kenway scores with a shoulder strike.
Barbo tries to throw a body punch but Kenway avoids it by throwing Barbo back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kenway.
Barbo trying to control the position but instead, Kenway has worked for underhooks and has pushed Barbo into the cage.
Barbo lands with a light punch inside.
Barbo tries a body shot but Kenway blocks it. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barbo.
Kenway tries a body shot but Barbo blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbo's elbow.
Barbo swings wildly with an uppercut but Kenway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenway working aggressively here.
Kenway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kenway lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Kenway.
Kenway's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kenway struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbo controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kenway. #BC#
Kenway manages to break the clinch.
Kenway shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barbo slips a jab from Kenway.
Kenway throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kenway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbo.
Barbo scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbo misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Kenway dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kenway lands a leg kick that knocks Barbo off balance momentarily.
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from Kenway.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kenway.
Kenway throws a hook but Barbo avoids it easily.
Kenway slips a straight right by Barbo.
Kenway is looking to chop away at Barbo's legs.
Barbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenway moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kenway.
Barbo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kenway throws a right hand that Barbo ducks under and follows up with a left that Barbo also avoids with ease.
Barbo feints a counter leg kick.
Barbo throws a shot from downtown. Kenway moves away and avoids it.
Kenway throws a hook but Barbo blocks it.
Barbo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kenway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kenway looks to throw the jab but Barbo is out of range.
Barbo digs a good body shot into Kenway's ribs.
A jab from Kenway misses.
Kenway misses with a hook
and Kenway takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Kenway lands a nice shot that snaps Barbo's head back.
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from Kenway.
Barbo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kenway on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barbo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kenway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbo slips under a jab from Kenway.
Kenway scores with a kick to the body.
Barbo slips under a jab from Kenway.
Barbo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice shot by Kenway.
Kenway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbo can do to turn this around?
Barbo blocks a jab.
Kenway misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Kenway.
Kenway avoids the body shot from Barbo.
Kenway swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kenway is looking to land body kicks.
Kenway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kenway lands a high kick!
Kenway throws a chopping leg kick but Barbo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbo just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Kenway throws out a loose jab but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenway scores with a decent looking hook.
Kenway throws an overhand right that lands on Barbo's shoulder, as Barbo tries to avoid the shot.
Kenway cracks the inside of Barbo's front leg.
Kenway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbo.
Kenway fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kenway throws a chopping leg kick but Barbo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barbo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kenway tries to land a front kick but Barbo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kenway throws a sloppy body shot
and Barbo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barbo misses with a looping right.
Barbo drops his hands momentarily and Kenway takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kenway throws a leg kick but Barbo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barbo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barbo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kenway.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kenway.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kenway. Barbo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kenway throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Kenway throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barbo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barbo lands a jab to the nose.
Kenway misses with a wild body shot.
Barbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenway.
Barbo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kenway fakes the leg kick and cracks Barbo in the body.
Kenway loads up on a big right hand but Barbo slips the punch.
And Barbo responds with a good body kick, but Kenway manages to step out the way in time.
Kenway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbo.
A head kick from Kenway lands but Barbo takes it in his stride.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kenway.
Kenway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbo.
Barbo misses with a straight left.
Kenway connects with a solid leg kick.
Kenway misses with an uppercut. Barbo saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kenway paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kenway misses with a looping right.#T4#
Kenway looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kenway's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barbo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kenway scrambles back to his feet.
Barbo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kenway checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kenway misses with a looping right.
Barbo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kenway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kenway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbo was well out of range. Poor timing from Kenway.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barbo checks a leg kick.
Barbo throws out a counter right but Kenway avoids it with no problem.
Barbo throws the kick towards the body but Kenway avoids it.
Kenway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbo.
Kenway stuns Barbo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barbo misses with a wild body shot.
Kenway throws out a loose jab but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edward Kenway is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenway moves out of range of the body kick.
Kenway misses with a wild body shot.
Barbo throws a wild body kick that Kenway sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Kenway dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kenway tries to clinch up but Barbo circles away and keeps his distance.
Barbo lands a leg kick that knocks Kenway off balance momentarily.
Barbo misses with a body kick.
Barbo misses with a body kick.
Barbo blocks a leg kick.
Kenway misses with a looping left.
Barbo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kenway tries to score with a low kick but Barbo moves his leg out of the way.
Kenway takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kenway misses the shot to the body.
Kenway blocks a jab.
Barbo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenway on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barbo scores with a punch to the head.
Kenway jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kenway with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kenway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbo misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Kenway moves in looking to clinch but Barbo pushes him off.
Barbo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kenway scores with a nice body kick.
Kenway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kenway throws a head kick that misses.
Barbo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barbo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kenway in his tracks.
Kenway scores with a shot to the body.
Kenway smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Barbo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kenway momentarily.
A big right from Kenway misses.
Barbo swings for the body but Kenway moves out of range.
Barbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kenway.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barbo, as that shot connected.
Kenway tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenway scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barbo doesn't seem bothered though.
Barbo throws a leg kick which misses Kenway's front leg but catches the back leg as Kenway tries to avoid it. #T2#
Barbo looks to throw the jab but Kenway is out of range.
Kenway fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barbo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barbo connects with a single shot there.
Kenway catches Barbo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kenway throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kenway moves out of range of the body kick from Barbo.
Kenway moves away from the strike by Barbo.
Barbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbo scores with a sloppy right hand. Kenway should have avoided that one.
Decent striking displayed by Kenway there.
Barbo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barbo throws a right hand that misses
and Kenway makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barbo.
Sala Barbo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenway scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barbo in his tracks.
A head kick from Kenway lands but Barbo takes it in his stride.
Barbo misses with a hook. Kenway ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Barbo throws an overhand right that lands on Kenway's shoulder, as Kenway tries to avoid the shot.
Kenway throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barbo.
Barbo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kenway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbo.
Barbo throws a jab but it's blocked by Kenway.
Kenway on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Edward Kenway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barbo looks for the body kick but Kenway saw that one coming.
Kenway lands a nice shot to the body.
Barbo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barbo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kenway throws a sloppy head kick and Barbo moves out of range easily.
Barbo throws a leg kick but Kenway sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Barbo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kenway's calf.
Nice cross by Kenway.
Barbo misses with a looping left.
Barbo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barbo throws a lazy right hand but Kenway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Barbo cracks the inside of Kenway's front leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kenway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Kenway has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kenway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Barbo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kenway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbo misses with a body punch.
Barbo tries to work over Kenway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Kenway.
Barbo struggles to land a body shot inside as Kenway controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kenway's elbow.
Barbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kenway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

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 Kenway.
Well Kenway 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 Frank Antenori 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 Kenway!
Edward Kenway retains his lightweight title!
Edward Kenway seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#755 Boy v Guns
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Jeremy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barbo.
A jab from Jeremy does it's job there.
Jeremy misses with a jab to the body
enabling Barbo to counter with a crisp jab.
Barbo misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Barbo moves into range and clinches up with Jeremy.
A hook to the body from Barbo.
Jeremy blocks an uppercut.
Jeremy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barbo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jeremy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barbo or not.
Jeremy pushes Barbo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jeremy is leaning against Barbo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jeremy blocks a body shot from Barbo.
Jeremy lands a body shot.
Barbo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbo misses with some punches.
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!
Barbo swings wildly with an uppercut but Jeremy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbo digs a right hand underneath Jeremy's ribcage. Jeremy let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
A right hand to the body from Barbo.
Jeremy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barbo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbo.
Jeremy lands an uppercut.
Barbo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barbo misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jeremy.
Jeremy swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jeremy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbo wants to get back to striking at distance but Jeremy won't allow it.
Barbo lands a left hand.
Barbo presses Jeremy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jeremy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jeremy backwards.
Barbo tries to throw a body punch but Jeremy avoids it by throwing Barbo back against the cage.
Jeremy lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbo misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A short uppercut from Jeremy.
Barbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jeremy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jeremy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
Barbo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jeremy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jeremy blocking some punches.
Jeremy lands a shot to the body.
Jeremy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jeremy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barbo gets through Jeremy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jeremy tries to work over Barbo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Jeremy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jeremy lands a lovely overhand right.
Jeremy throws an overhand right that lands on Barbo's shoulder, as Barbo tries to avoid the shot.
Jeremy throws a jab when Barbo was well out of range.
Barbo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jeremy misses with a double jab. #T3#
Jeremy moves away from the strike by Barbo.
Good work by Jeremy as he checks the leg kick.
Barbo missing with a left hand there. Jeremy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jeremy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jeremy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jeremy misses with a looping left.
Jeremy throws an overhand right that lands on Barbo's shoulder, as Barbo tries to avoid the shot.
Jeremy just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbo wants to clinch up but Jeremy keeps it at a distance.
Jeremy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jeremy throws a push kick but Barbo slaps the foot to one side.
Jeremy throws out a loose jab but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big left from Jeremy misses.
Jeremy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Barbo tenderised Jeremy's leg. Jeremy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barbo cracks Jeremy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Jeremy missing with a left hand there. Barbo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbo walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Barbo.
Jeremy throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbo scores with a nice right hand.
Barbo misses the shot to the body.
Barbo looks to score with a jab to the body but Jeremy is just out of range.
Barbo throws a body kick that misses.
Barbo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barbo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jeremy throws a lazy right hand but Barbo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jeremy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jeremy throws a leg kick
and Barbo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jeremy throws a poor cross that misses
and Barbo counters with a solid body kick.
Jeremy throws an overhand right that lands on Barbo's shoulder, as Barbo tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sala Barbo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jeremy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbo manages to avoid it.
Barbo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Jeremy tenderised Barbo's leg. Barbo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barbo looks to land a body kick but Jeremy moved away.
Jeremy scores with a punch to the head.
Barbo with a hook.
Jeremy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barbo cracks Jeremy with a good jab.
Barbo looks to land a left hand but Jeremy moved out of range nicely.
Barbo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jeremy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jeremy tries to score with a low kick but Barbo moves his leg out of the way.
Jeremy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jeremy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barbo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jeremy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jeremy. That one must have hurt.
Barbo lands a nice hook to Jeremy's body. Jeremy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jeremy looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbo is just out of range.#T1#
Barbo scores with a nice right hand.
Sala Barbo is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbo checks a leg kick.
Barbo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Barbo throws a leg kick but Jeremy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barbo avoids the body shot from Jeremy.
Barbo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barbo misses the shot to the body.
Jeremy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barbo throws a good cross that connects.
A telegraphed right hand from Jeremy misses the target.
Barbo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jeremy. Jeremy obviously looking to wear him down.
Jeremy misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Barbo misses.
Jeremy throws a head kick but Barbo moves out of range.
Jeremy feints and then cracks Barbo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbo down.
Jeremy misses the jab.
Crunch! Jeremy slams his shin into Barbo's torso.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jeremy defending well as Barbo loads up on a big left hand.
Jeremy thinks about the counter body kick.
Jeremy tries a low kick but Barbo avoids it.
Jeremy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jeremy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jeremy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barbo.
Barbo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jeremy's hands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbo. Jeremy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jeremy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jeremy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbo connects with a solid leg kick.
Barbo motions for Jeremy to come forward. Barbo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barbo is looking to slow Jeremy down with leg kicks.
Barbo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jeremy.
Jeremy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
A big left from Jeremy misses.
Jeremy throws a looping overhand right but Barbo ducks down to avoid it.
Barbo misses the shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Barbo blocks the low kick.
Barbo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Jeremy.
Jab, jab by Barbo - just one landing.
Jeremy throws out a leg kick but Barbo moves out of range and Jeremy only half commits.
Barbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jeremy.
Jeremy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jeremy misses with an uppercut. Barbo saw that one coming.
Barbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jeremy. Barbo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ron Jeremy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jeremy staying out of range there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barbo.
Jeremy misses with a left hand
and Barbo counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Jeremy throws a shot from downtown. Barbo moves away and avoids it.
Jeremy jabs at Barbo's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbo misses with a straight left.
Barbo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jeremy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jeremy tries to work over Barbo's front leg with a kick but Barbo checks it.
Jeremy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barbo motions for Jeremy to come forward. Barbo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jeremy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jeremy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jeremy throws a sloppy head kick and Barbo moves out of range easily.
Barbo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Jeremy tenderised Barbo's leg. Barbo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barbo misses with a lunging right hand
and Jeremy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barbo swings for the body but Jeremy moves out of range.
Barbo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jeremy's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ron Jeremy 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Barbo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jeremy.
Jeremy scoring well with a low kick there.
Jeremy throws a sloppy head kick and Barbo moves out of range easily.
Jeremy misses with a looping left.
Barbo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Barbo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jeremy.
That kick from Jeremy tenderised Barbo's leg. Barbo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barbo throws a leg kick
and Jeremy counters with a left and a right that stings Barbo.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jeremy. Barbo shrugs it off though.
Barbo stuns Jeremy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barbo misses the shot to the body.
Jeremy throws a leg kick
and Barbo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Barbo is looking to chop away at Jeremy's legs.
Jeremy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jeremy looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbo is just out of range.
Barbo throws a body shot but no joy.
Jeremy throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Jeremy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jeremy lands a jab to the head.
Jeremy misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbo counters with a stiff right hand.
Jeremy moves out of range as Barbo strikes.
Jeremy throws a series of punches but Barbo moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Jeremy.
Jeremy catches Barbo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jeremy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbo.
Barbo moves out of range of the strikes.
Jeremy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jeremy takes one on the button.
Jeremy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbo walks into a left hand.
Barbo lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbo lands a body shot. #T2#
Jeremy throws a head kick but Barbo moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Barbo.
Barbo slips under a jab from Jeremy.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbo misses the target.
Barbo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jeremy throws a head kick but Barbo moves out of range.
Jeremy tests Barbo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barbo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jeremy on the side of the head.
Barbo scores with a kick to the body. #CL#
Barbo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jeremy has a couple of punches blocked by Barbo.
Jeremy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jeremy misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Jeremy fails to land.
Jeremy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jeremy blocking some punches.
Jeremy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barbo misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Barbo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jeremy backwards.
Barbo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barbo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Barbo.
Barbo lands a right hand.
Barbo misses with a punch to the body.
Barbo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jeremy's efforts to push away.
Jeremy looking to stall.
Jeremy misses with a punch on the inside.
Jeremy tries to throw a body punch but Barbo avoids it by throwing Jeremy back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Barbo - that landed with a thud.
Barbo missing with knees to the body.
Barbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jeremy misses with a punch to the body.
Barbo lands a nice elbow. #T4#
Barbo throws a punch but it's blocked by Jeremy.
Barbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jeremy backwards.
Barbo blocks an uppercut.
Jeremy avoids a wild elbow strike from Barbo.
Barbo is leaning against Jeremy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Barbo.
Jeremy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jeremy prevents a body shot from Barbo.
Jeremy tries to work over Barbo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Barbo.
Jeremy misses with some punches.
Jeremy throws a head punch that misses.
Barbo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sala Barbo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jeremy blocks an uppercut.
Barbo blocks a body shot from Jeremy.
Jeremy is trying to force a seperation but Barbo has the dominant position.
A left hand lands to the body for Barbo.
Barbo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sala Barbo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Barbo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sala Barbo!
A very excited looking Sala Barbo 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: GAMMA#751 Imbula v Wrexham
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1#
Kane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbo.
Kane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for Barbo.
Kane throws a hook but Barbo blocks it.
A leg kick checked by Kane.
Barbo misses with a body kick.
Harry Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kane moves out of range as Barbo throws a body kick.
A cross from Kane lands.
Barbo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kane tries to land a front kick but Barbo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kane stuns Barbo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Kane gets a clinch.
Barbo tries to throw a body punch but Kane avoids it by throwing Barbo back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kane takes a shot to the head.
Kane tries to work over Barbo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Kane breaks from the clinch.
Barbo misses with a looping right.
Barbo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kane checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barbo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kane.#T1##CL2#
Kane closes the distance and clinches.
Kane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kane pushes off an throws an elbow but Barbo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Barbo scores with a hook to the body.
Barbo is working Kane over against the cage.
Kane working aggressively here.
Kane throws an elbow that misses.
Barbo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kane backwards.
Barbo misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Kane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kane takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kane lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Barbo misses its intended target.
Kane throws a chopping leg kick but Barbo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kane pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barbo misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kane connects with a solid leg kick.
Kane takes a swing at Barbo's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Barbo.#T2#
Barbo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kane misses the jab.
A slow jab from Barbo misses its intended target.
Kane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbo moves away.
Barbo connects with a crisp jab.
Barbo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barbo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kane clobbers Barbo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barbo checks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kane.
Kane lands a head shot.#CL2#
Kane clinches with his opponent.
A short body shot lands from Barbo as the two fighters clinch.
Kane lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kane throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbo.
Kane tries to circle away but Barbo has him pinned against the cage.
Barbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kane's elbow.
Barbo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kane.
Kane tries to throw a body punch but Barbo avoids it by throwing Kane back against the cage. #T3#
Barbo misses with a punch to the body.
Kane has a couple of punches blocked by Barbo.
Barbo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Kane fails to land.
Kane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barbo blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kane fails to land.
Barbo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Kane fails to land.
Barbo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barbo tries to work over Kane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Kane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from Barbo.
Barbo lands a body shot.
Kane throws a sloppy head kick and Barbo moves out of range easily.
Kane avoids the body shot from Barbo.
Barbo scoring well with a low kick there.
Kane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbo.
Barbo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Kane scores with a jab to the body.
Kane scores with the left hand. Barbo knows he should have avoided that one.
Barbo misses with a low kick.
Kane misses the jab.
Kane has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A slapping body kick lands there for Barbo.
Kane connects with an inside leg kick.
Barbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kane moves away.
Barbo tries to clinch but Kane is having none of it.
A punch combination from Kane misses.
Kane misses with a shot to the body
and Barbo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kane scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Kane closes the distance and pushes Barbo back into the cage.
Barbo throws a head punch that misses.
Kane working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kane is trying to break the clinch but Barbo is controlling him.
A short uppercut from Kane.
Barbo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbo misses with the head strike.
Barbo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Harry Kane will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kane lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from Kane.
It looked like Barbo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kane looks for the body kick but Barbo saw that one coming.
Kane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kane lands a nice hook to Barbo's body. Barbo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kane pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barbo is out of range and Kane settles back down.
Barbo blocks a jab.
It looked like Barbo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kane connects with a body shot that sends Barbo's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbo. Kane does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Kane.
Barbo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbo moves away.
Kane misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo scores with a jab. Kane acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barbo thows a body kick. Kane tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Barbo blocks a low kick nicely.
Barbo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kane tries to clinch but Barbo moves out of range.
Kane throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kane slips under a jab.
Kane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Kane tries a low kick but Barbo avoids it.
Kane misses with the body kick
and Barbo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kane tries a head kick but it misses.
Barbo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Barbo feints and then cracks Kane's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kane down.
Barbo throws a jab but it's blocked by Kane.
Barbo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kane connects with a leg kick. Barbo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kane takes a swing at Barbo's ribcage but misses.
It appears Barbo was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kane 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.
Barbo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barbo throws a head kick but Kane moves out of range.
Kane takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barbo slips under a jab from Kane.
It looked like Barbo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kane.
Kane tries to clinch there but Barbo circles away.
Kane misses with a body kick.
Kane moves out of range as Barbo strikes.
Nice shot lands for Kane.
Barbo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kane's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Kane gets a clinch. #T2#
Kane lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Barbo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kane lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Barbo.
Kane looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Kane manages to break the clinch.
Kane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kane wants to clinch
and Barbo counters with a right hand to the body.
Kane uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barbo has time to react.
Kane has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Barbo.
Barbo misses the shot to the body.
Harry Kane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from Kane does no damage.
Kane takes a swing at Barbo's ribcage but misses.
Kane throws an overhand right that lands on Barbo's shoulder, as Barbo tries to avoid the shot.
Kane throws a poor cross that misses
and Barbo counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barbo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice jab there from Kane.
Kane shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Kane on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barbo slips a jab from Kane.
Kane misses with a head kick.
Kane throws an overhand right that lands on Barbo's shoulder, as Barbo tries to avoid the shot.
Good work by Barbo as he checks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Kane misses its intended target.
Barbo stalks Kane and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kane's face. Kane staggers backwards, shaken.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kane, as that shot connected.
Kane pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kane throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barbo slips under a jab from Kane.
Barbo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barbo staying out of range there.
Kane misses with a hook
enabling Barbo to counter with a crisp jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barbo. Kane shrugs it off though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Kane.
Barbo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kane moves out of range as Barbo throws a body kick. #T4#
Kane walks into a jab.
Kane lands a head shot.
Kane scores with a leg kick.
Kane has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barbo.
Barbo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kane is looking to chop away at Barbo's legs.
Kane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbo thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kane. Barbo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kane connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Kane darts in and clinches Barbo up against the cage.
Barbo lands with a short shot to the head.
Barbo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbo throws a punch but it's blocked by Kane.
Barbo pushes Kane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kane tries a body shot but Barbo blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barbo scores with a shot to the side of Kane's head.
Barbo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kane blocks an uppercut.
Barbo blocks a body shot from Kane.
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 Sala Barbo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Barbo scores with a three punch combo!
Barbo misses the jab.
Barbo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kane tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbo misses the target.
Kane throws a low kick but Barbo moves out of range easily.
Kane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbo.
Barbo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kane throws out the jab.
Barbo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kane looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barbo at a distance.
Kane ducks under a wild hook from Barbo.
Kane walks into a jab.
Barbo slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Barbo misses its target.
Kane misses with a leg kick
and Barbo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbo slips a jab from Kane.
Barbo checks the leg kick.
Kane fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barbo checks it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kane is out of range and Barbo settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kane! But no joy.
Barbo fakes the leg kick and cracks Kane in the body.
Kane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbo. #T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kane.
Kane tries to clinch
and Barbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kane just misses with a punch to the body.
Kane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbo.
Barbo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kane throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Barbo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Barbo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kane, pushing him back against the cage.
Kane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kane backwards.
Barbo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbo struggles to land a body shot inside as Kane controls his hands.
Barbo lands a nice uppercut.
Kane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kane creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barbo's defenses.
Barbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kanes head.
Barbo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Barbo pushes Kane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbo tries a body shot but Kane blocks it.
Sala Barbo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Kane scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kane misses with the head strike.
Kane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kane comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Barbo tries to throw a body punch but Kane avoids it by throwing Barbo back against the cage.
Barbo misses with a body punch.
Barbo lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Barbo fails to land.
Barbo lands a nice uppercut.
Kane misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kane is keeping busy.
Kane tries a body shot but Barbo blocks it.
Barbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Kane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kane misses with a body punch.
Barbo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kane lands with a light punch inside.
Barbo misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Barbo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barbo moves out of range of the strikes.
Kane thumps Barbo with a low kick.
Kane lands a nice hook to Barbo's body. Barbo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kane wants to land a leg kick but Barbo is out of range.
Kane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barbo doesn't seem bothered though.
An inside leg kick lands from Barbo.
Kane scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kane throws a lazy right hand but Barbo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kane misses with a leg kick
and Barbo counters with an outside leg kick.
Kane looks to land a body kick but Barbo moved away.
Kane finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kane avoids the head kick by Barbo. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Kane moves into range and clinches up with Barbo.
Kane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbo's elbow.
Barbo struggles to land a body shot inside as Kane controls his hands.
Barbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kane can't find room to land a body shot as Barbo controls the action.
Kane lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barbo.
Barbo struggles to land a body shot inside as Kane controls his hands.
Barbo takes a shot to the head.
Kane tries to throw a body punch but Barbo avoids it by throwing Kane back against the cage.
A short left from Kane.
Kane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kane creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Barbo avoids a wild elbow strike from Kane.
Barbo lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Kane fails to land.
Barbo tries to throw a body punch but Kane avoids it by throwing Barbo back against the cage.
Kane lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Barbo has a couple of punches blocked by Kane.
Barbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kane's elbow.

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 Sala Barbo.
I think Barbo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: GAMMA#747 Imbula v Shin
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Urani misses with a hook. Barbo ducked under it nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Urani. Barbo shrugs it off though.
Urani throws a body punch but Barbo moves out of range.
Urani avoids the body shot from Barbo.
Urani misses the jab.
A big left from Barbo misses.
Good leg kick by Barbo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Urani throws a nice inside leg kick.
Urani throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Urani misses with a right hand
and Urani takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Urani moves out of range as Barbo throws a body kick.
Barbo lands with a straight right. Urani didn't see that one coming.
Barbo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barbo misses with the body kick#CL2#
and Urani counters by clinching up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Barbo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Urani's elbow.
Barbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbo prevents a body shot from Urani. #T1#
Barbo digs a right hand into Urani's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Urani's gas tank.
I was talking to Barbo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Urani lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
Barbo is leaning against Urani and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barbo swings wildly with an uppercut but Urani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urani doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Urani struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbo controls his hands.
Barbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbo throws a head punch that misses.
Urani tries to pull guard but Barbo won't allow it.
Barbo misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Urani breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbo looks for the body kick but Urani saw that one coming.
Nice shot by Barbo.
Urani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbo moves away.
Urani looks to land a right hand but Barbo moved out of range.
Barbo wants to land a leg kick but Urani is out of range. #T2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barbo. Urani shrugs it off though.
Barbo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Urani swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbo throws a body punch but Urani moves out of range.
Barbo throws a hook but Urani blocks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Urani.
Barbo wants to slow Urani down by chopping away at his legs.
Barbo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Urani with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Barbo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Urani tries a body shot but Barbo blocks it.
Barbo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Urani swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urani tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbo's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbo.
Barbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Urani scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Urani looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Barbo fails to land.
Barbo tries to throw a body punch but Urani avoids it by throwing Barbo back against the cage.
Barbo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barbo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Urani is trying to maintain a safe position but Barbo gets an underhook and turns Urani into the cage.
Barbo struggles to land a body shot inside as Urani controls his hands.
Barbo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbo.
A right hook to the body lands for Urani.
Barbo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbo tries to break the clinch but Urani is controlling the position.
Barbo digs a right hand underneath Urani's ribcage. Urani let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barbo throws a head punch that misses.
Barbo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Urani decides to pull guard.
Barbo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Urani working a defensive guard here. #T4##SUB2#
Barbo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Urani has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barbo has managed to get both his arms back between Urani's legs - danger averted.
Urani is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barbo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Barbo tries to stand but Urani is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sala Barbo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Urani with a nice cross.
Urani lands a jab.
Good shot there by Barbo.
Urani tests Barbo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barbo throws a body kick that misses.
Urani sizes up Barbo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Urani throws a nice inside leg kick.
Urani takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Urani misses with a low kick.
Barbo throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbo misses with a body punch
and Urani counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urani. Barbo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbo scores with a spinning back kick!
Urani connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barbo momentarily.
Urani cracks Barbo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Urani throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Barbo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ephram Urani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urani.
Urani bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barbo's head.
Urani needs to keep his hands up - Barbo had a free shot at his head there.
Urani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urani rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbo counters with an inside leg kick. #CL2#
Urani fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barbo, pushing him back against the cage.
Urani is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barbo is keeping busy.
Urani blocks a body shot from Barbo.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbo.
Barbo cracks Urani with a nice body shot.
Barbo tries to throw a body punch but Urani avoids it by throwing Barbo back against the cage.
Urani doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbo lands a shoulder strike.
Barbo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Barbo as Urani tries to tie him up. #T2#
Urani works on Barbo's body with a couple of short punches.
Sala Barbo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barbo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barbo misses with a punch to the body.
Barbo tries to work over Urani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Urani misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barbo.
Barbo slows down the pace here.
Barbo lands with a short shot to the head.
Urani misses with a punch to the body.
Barbo tries to throw a body punch but Urani avoids it by throwing Barbo back against the cage. #BC#
Barbo manages to break the clinch.
Barbo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Urani on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Urani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Barbo tenderised Urani's leg. Urani is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barbo darts in trying to clinch
and Urani counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Urani can do to turn this around?#T3#
Barbo throws a wild body kick that Urani sees coming a mile off.
Urani throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barbo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barbo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Urani has time to react.
Urani misses with a left hand
and Barbo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbo looks to land a right hand but Urani moved out of range.
Sala Barbo is winning the standup battle so far.
Urani has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barbo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barbo.
Urani darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Urani moves out of range of the body kick from Barbo.
Urani closes the distance but Barbo moves to the side
and Barbo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barbo cracks Urani with an open hand slap.
Urani avoids a kick to the body.
Barbo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Urani. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urani was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbo.#T4#
Urani moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barbo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barbo lands a jab to the nose.
A leg kick checked by Urani.
Urani connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barbo. Urani shrugs it off though.
Barbo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barbo slips a jab from Urani.
Barbo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urani throws a low kick but Barbo moves out of range easily.
Barbo misses with a low kick.
Urani is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urani throws a lazy right hand but Barbo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbo takes a swing at Urani's ribcage but misses.
Urani throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Urani checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sala Barbo dominated that second round.
That's time! Barbo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Urani avoids the head kick by Barbo.
Barbo loads up on a big right hand but Urani slips the punch.
Barbo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barbo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barbo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barbo takes one on the button.
Barbo tries to clinch up but Urani circles away and keeps his distance.
Barbo misses with a low kick.
Barbo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Urani is out of range and Barbo settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Urani on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barbo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Urani throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barbo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Urani momentarily.
Urani moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urani on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Urani fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barbo is out of range.
Urani checks a leg kick.
Barbo defending well as Urani loads up on a big left hand.
Urani throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1#
Barbo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barbo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A left lands for Barbo.
Barbo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barbo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Urani throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbo.
Barbo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Urani defending well as Barbo loads up on a big left hand.
Barbo takes one to the side of the head.
Barbo throws a hook but Urani avoids it easily.
Barbo scores with a jab. Urani acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barbo connects with a right hand. Urani shakes it off.
Barbo connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barbo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Urani is out of range and Barbo settles back down.
Barbo with a jab.
Ephram Urani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Urani throws a hook to the side of Barbo's head but Barbo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Urani cracks Barbo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barbo slips a jab from Urani.
It looked like Barbo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Urani.
Barbo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Urani checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barbo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barbo misses with an uppercut. Urani saw that one coming.
Barbo checks a low kick from Urani.
Barbo scores with a jab to the head.
Urani throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbo.
Urani scores with a decent looking hook.
Barbo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Barbo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barbo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Urani stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urani moves away.
Urani throws a nice outside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Urani blocks the low kick.
Urani throws out a counter right but Barbo avoids it with no problem.
Urani has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Urani uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barbo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbo misses the jab.
Barbo throws a low kick but Urani avoids it.
Barbo checks a low kick from Urani.
Urani throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urani takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Urani throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barbo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Urani connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Urani scores with a nice right hand.
Barbo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barbo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC2#
Barbo is rocked!
Urani on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barbo. Barbo obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Urani misses
and Barbo counters with a nice leg kick.
Barbo scores with a hook to the body. Urani takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Urani on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Urani throws a jab when Barbo was well out of range.
As Urani tries to get set, Barbo tries to push him back and clinch up but Urani manages to avoid the attempt.
Urani cracks the inside of Barbo's front leg.
Urani tries to land a leg kick but Barbo saw it coming and moves away.
Urani throws a jab when Barbo was well out of range.
Barbo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barbo defending well as Urani loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Urani.
Urani misses with a hook.
Barbo swats away the attempt to clinch by Urani.
Urani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urani misses with a leg kick
and Barbo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbo scores with a jab to the body.
Urani scores with a leg kick.
Barbo jabs Urani right on the nose. Urani blinks but takes it well.
Barbo tries to score with a low kick but Urani moves his leg out of the way.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sala Barbo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barbo, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GAMMA#742 Heimendahl v Vee
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1#
Ramos misses with a looping right.
As Ramos backs away, Barbo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Barbo staying out of range there.
Barbo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ramos .
Barbo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A swing and a miss from Barbo.
Ramos throws a good cross that connects.
A punch lands to the side of Ramos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ramos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ramos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ramos misses with a body shot.
Barbo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ramos looks to land a left hand but Barbo moved out of range nicely.
Ramos sizes up Barbo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ramos jabs Barbo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Ramos throws out a loose jab but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramos missing with a left hand there. Barbo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ramos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramos .
Ramos takes a swing at Barbo's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Barbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramos .
Barbo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good exchange - Ramos coming out on top.
Ramos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbo works the jab nicely.
Ramos misses with an uppercut
and Ramos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ramos throws a poor cross that misses
and Barbo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ramos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbo counters with a straight right hand.
Ramos misses with an uppercut.
Barbo scoring well with a low kick there.
Ramos misses the shot to the body.
Ramos throws a body punch but Barbo moves out of range.
Tony Ramos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbo feints and then cracks Ramos 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ramos down.
Barbo slips under a jab.
As Ramos backs away, Barbo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbo looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Ramos lands a right hook to the body.
Barbo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbo misses with a body kick.
Ramos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbo throws out the jab.
Ramos misses with a hook
and Barbo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ramos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ramos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbo tries to land a front kick but Ramos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ramos misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barbo, as that shot connected.
Barbo thuds his shin into the meat of Ramos 's side.
Ramos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barbo misses with a looping right.
Ramos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barbo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ramos lands with a straight right. Barbo didn't see that one coming.
Barbo feints and then cracks Ramos 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ramos down. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Ramos .
Ramos throws a body punch but Barbo moves out of range.
Ramos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barbo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ramos misses the jab.#CL2#
Ramos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barbo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ramos tries to score a body lock takedown but Barbo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ramos pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ramos struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbo controls his hands.
Barbo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ramos or not.
Ramos throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ramos takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ramos is working for takedown but Barbo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Barbo can't find room to land a body shot as Ramos controls the action.
Ramos misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
A hook to the body from Barbo.
Ramos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ramos taking a breather.
Barbo throws a head punch that misses.
Barbo has a couple of punches blocked by Ramos .
Ramos digs a right hand into Barbo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barbo's gas tank.
Ramos throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Barbo breaks the clinch.
Ramos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbo moves away.
Ramos closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sala Barbo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barbo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ramos is able to avoid easily.
Ramos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ramos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbo.
Barbo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramos manages to avoid it.
Ramos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barbo but Barbo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sala Barbo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Ramos .
Barbo swings for the body but Ramos moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbo misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tony Ramos will probably get the nod.
That's time! Barbo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
The fighters circling - Ramos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good leg kick by Barbo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A right-left combo lands from Barbo.
Nice defenses there by Barbo.
Ramos blocks a low kick nicely.
Barbo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ramos blocks a jab.
Ramos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ramos throws a shot to the body.
Barbo punishes Ramos 's body with a nice straight punch.
Ramos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbo.
Ramos misses with a left hand
and Barbo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sala Barbo is winning the standup battle so far.
A right-left combo lands from Ramos .
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!
Barbo avoids the body shot from Ramos .
Barbo misses with a right hand
and Ramos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ramos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barbo, as that shot connected.
Ramos walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barbo.#T1#
Barbo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ramos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A telegraphed right hand from Ramos misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barbo.
Ramos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barbo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice defenses there by Barbo.
Barbo moves out of range as Ramos strikes.
Ramos misses with a straight right.
Ramos throws a body punch but Barbo moves out of range.
Ramos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbo moves away.
Ramos misses with a body shot.
Ramos misses with a body shot.
Ramos throws a shot to the body.
Barbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ramos misses with a straight right.
Ramos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramos . Barbo does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Ramos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Barbo clinches.
Barbo lands a body punch.
Barbo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ramos is breathing heavily.
A short right from Barbo.
Ramos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ramos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barbo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Barbo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbo stops a takedown attempt from Ramos .
Ramos blocking some punches.
Ramos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barbo is defending well.
Sala Barbo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Ramos .
Ramos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barbo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Barbo pushes Ramos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Barbo.
Barbo digs a right hand underneath Ramos 's ribcage. Ramos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Barbo.
Ramos blocks an uppercut.
Ramos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barbo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T3#
Barbo gets through Ramos 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ramos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barbo is keeping busy.
Barbo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ramos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barbo prevents it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barbo. #BC#
Barbo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barbo throws a jab when Ramos was well out of range.
Ramos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barbo defends it well.
Barbo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barbo swings widly with a right hand
and Ramos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ramos throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramos takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ramos wants to clinch up but Barbo keeps it at a distance.
Barbo lands the left hand.
Ramos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Ramos takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ramos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbo cracks Ramos with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbo misses with a body shot.
Ramos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barbo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramos .
A counter left hand to the body from Barbo misses its target.
That kick from Barbo tenderised Ramos 's leg. Ramos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barbo tries to close the distance and clinch but Ramos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ramos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barbo circles away quickly and effectively.
Barbo throwing a counter right hand but Ramos manages to avoid it.
Ramos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ramos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ramos swings for the body but Barbo moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramos moves in looking to clinch but Barbo pushes him off.
Barbo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barbo throws a body punch but Ramos moves out of range.
Barbo scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sala Barbo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Barbo misses with a right hand
and Ramos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barbo throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Ramos counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ramos .
My spies in Just Scrap MMA and BJJ inform me that Ramos has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Barbo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramos is one step ahead there.
Ramos distracts Barbo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ramos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ramos preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos working some strikes from top position.
Barbo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ramos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Barbo is looking to stand up but Ramos isn't so interested in that idea.
Barbo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Barbo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ramos is on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
Ramos trying to control but Barbo is working from the bottom.
Ramos working some strikes from top position.
Ramos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barbo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barbo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ramos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barbo controls the pace.
Ramos is trying to hold Barbo in close to prevent damage but Barbo has managed to pass into half guard.
Barbo trying to control the pace. #T3#
Ramos is looking to control Barbo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ramos avoid being mounted?
Barbo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barbo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Barbo looking to control but Ramos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sala Barbo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ramos is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ramos wants to hold on but Barbo pushes him away.
Barbo tries to control but Ramos wriggling away.
Ramos can't escape the position.
Barbo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Barbo looking to control but Ramos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barbo controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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 Sala Barbo.
Well Barbo 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sala Barbo!
During a confident post fight interview, Sala Barbo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#735 Sonnen v Maracon
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kent. Barbo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Barbo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kent.
Barbo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kent 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.
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from Kent.
Kent dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kent checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barbo throws a low kick, looking for Kent's leg but Kent calmly moves out of range.
Kent swings widly with a right hand
and Barbo counters with a right hand to the body.
Barbo dips to his left and cracks Kent with an uppercut!
Kent looks to land a left hand but Barbo moved out of range nicely.
Kent gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kent throws a looping overhand right but Barbo ducks down to avoid it.
Kent moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kent throws a body shot but no joy.
Kent ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbo misses with a hook. Kent ducked under it nicely.
Kent throws a body punch but Barbo moves out of range.
Barbo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbo takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Kent is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbo.
Barbo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kent.
Barbo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kent seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A big right from Barbo misses. #CL#
Barbo gets tackled into the cage by Kent. Kent maintains the clinch.
Kent misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kent lands a shoulder strike.
Kent swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbo.
Kent lands a shot to the body.
Barbo presses Kent against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kent tries to work over Barbo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbo lands a right hand.
Barbo tries a body shot but Kent blocks it.
Kent blocks an elbow strike.
Kent working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kent lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kent misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbo misses with a body punch. #T2#
Kent blocks an uppercut.
Barbo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kent swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbo digs a right hand into Kent's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kent's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Barbo.
A short left from Barbo.
Barbo has a couple of punches blocked by Kent.
Barbo blocks an uppercut.
Barbo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barbo prevents a body shot from Kent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kent.
Barbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kent's elbow.
Kent lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kent misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kent misses with some punches.
Kent misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbo lands a hook that snaps the head of Kent backwards. #BC2#
Barbo breaks the clinch.
Kent scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Kent throws a leg kick but Barbo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kent throws out a powerful jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kent 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 Barbo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barbo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barbo feints a counter leg kick.
Barbo connects with a solid leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kent checks a leg kick.
Barbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kent.
Kent throws a shot from downtown. Barbo moves away and avoids it.
Kent scores with a jab to the body.
Kent closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kent misses with an uppercut.
Barbo slips under a jab from Kent.
Kent on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barbo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Barbo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kent moves out of range of the body kick from Barbo.
Kent misses with a body shot.
Kent loads up on a big right hand but Barbo slips the punch.#T4#
Barbo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kent.
Barbo misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kent listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kent cracks Barbo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kent moves out of range of the body kick from Barbo.
Barbo connects with a solid leg kick.
Barbo avoids the body shot from Kent.
Barbo 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.
Kent swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice cross by Kent.
Kent throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barbo.
Barbo thuds a left hand into Kent's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kent uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbo.
Kent cracks Barbo with a good jab.
Barbo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Clark Kent will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kent!
A shot to the body from Barbo misses
letting Kent counter with a right hand.
Barbo wants to slow Kent down by chopping away at his legs.
A counter left hand to the body from Kent misses its target.
A telegraphed right hand from Kent misses the target.
Kent throws a lazy right hand but Barbo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kent throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barbo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clark Kent is winning the standup battle so far.
Kent looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbo is just out of range.
Barbo avoids the body shot from Kent.
Barbo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kent fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbo manages to avoid it.
Kent throws a looping overhand right but Barbo ducks down to avoid it.
Barbo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kent cracks Barbo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Barbo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kent stuns Barbo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kent tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbo was well out of range. Poor timing from Kent.
Barbo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kent.#T1#
Kent misses with a body shot.
Barbo throws a front kick that sends Kent stumbling back into the cage.
Barbo works the jab nicely.
Kent moves away from the strike by Barbo.
A jab from Kent finds it's way through Barbo's defenses.
Kent throws a hook but Barbo blocks it.
A big right from Kent misses.
A punch lands to the side of Barbo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barbo lands with a nice body punch.
Kent throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kent looks to throw the jab but Barbo is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbo! But no joy.
Barbo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barbo walks into a left hand.
Barbo scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
Kent clinches up with Barbo and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbo fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2##BC2#
Barbo breaks from the clinch.
Kent throws the left hand but Barbo avoids the punch easily.
Kent wants to land a leg kick but Barbo is out of range.
Kent swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kent looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbo is just out of range.
Barbo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barbo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kent throws out the jab.
Barbo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kent at a distance.
Kent throws out a loose jab but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kent closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barbo moves out of range of the body kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kent.
Barbo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barbo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kent circles away quickly and effectively.
Kent was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kent misses with a looping right.
Kent misses with a right hand
and Barbo counters with a straight right hand.
Barbo lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Barbo moves out of range of the strikes.
Kent connects with an inside leg kick.
Barbo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barbo connects with a body shot.
Barbo lands a body shot.
Barbo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Barbo works Kent's body with a nice hook.
Barbo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kent was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barbo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kent tries to clinch but Barbo moves out of range.
Barbo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kent is out of range and Barbo settles back down.
Kent looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Barbo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Barbo scores with a nice body kick.
Barbo defending well as Kent loads up on a big left hand.
Good work by Barbo as he checks the leg kick.
Barbo looks to score with a jab to the body but Kent is just out of range.
Kent connects with a nice looking jab. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kent takes a step back to recover.
Kent misses with a hook.
Barbo lands a jab to the head.
Kent checks a low kick from Barbo.
Kent seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kent is looking to score with low kicks.
A shot to the liver by Barbo. Beautiful body shot.
Barbo scores with a hook to the body. Kent takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A swing and a miss from Kent.
Barbo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kent.
Barbo lands with a right hand.
Kent ducks under a wild hook from Barbo.
Barbo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kent swings for the body but Barbo moves out of range.
Barbo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Barbo fakes the leg kick and cracks Kent in the body.
Barbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kent moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sala Barbo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Barbo connects with a body shot that sends Kent's belly button to the back.
Barbo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kent was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbo.
Kent throws a lazy right hand but Barbo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good leg kick by Barbo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kent swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbo misses with a body shot.
Barbo tries to land a leg kick but Kent saw it coming and moves away.
Kent takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barbo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kent takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from Kent.
Kent throws an overhand right that lands on Barbo's shoulder, as Barbo tries to avoid the shot.
Kent throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kent slips a jab from Barbo.
Kent throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbo misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Barbo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbo takes a swing at Kent's ribcage but misses.
Barbo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kent throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kent staying out of range there.
Kent lands a lovely overhand right.
Kent is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kent moves forwards but Barbo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kent throws a jab when Barbo was well out of range.
Kent tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kent throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbo avoids a kick to the body.
Barbo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kent connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
Kent throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kent takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barbo walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kent checks a leg kick nicely.
Barbo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kent throws a body punch but Barbo moves out of range.
Barbo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kent moves away.
Kent throws a looping overhand right but Barbo ducks down to avoid it.
Kent moves out of range of the body kick from Barbo.
As Barbo backs away, Kent returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kent scores with a hook to the body. Barbo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kent throws a hook to the side of Barbo's head but Barbo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kent moves out of range of the body kick from Barbo.
Barbo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kent.
Kent throws a body punch but Barbo moves out of range.
Kent lands with a straight right. Barbo didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Barbo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kent lands a right hook to the body.
Barbo looks to throw the jab but Kent is out of range.
Kent throws a shot from downtown. Barbo moves away and avoids it.
Kent checks a low kick from Barbo.
A quick step to the side and Kent tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kent throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbo. #CL#
Kent closes the distance and pushes Barbo back into the cage.
Barbo can't find room to land a body shot as Kent controls the action. #BC#
Kent breaks the clinch.
Kent lands a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Barbo.
Kent throws the left hand but Barbo avoids the punch easily.
Barbo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kent throws a combination that misses
and Barbo counters with a low kick, right behind Kent 's knee.
Kent works over Barbo's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kent. #T4#
Barbo throws the kick towards the body but Kent avoids it.
Barbo scores with a jab.
Barbo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kent was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbo.
Barbo lands a jab to Kent's midsection.
Kent looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbo is just out of range.
Kent keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbo.
Barbo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Barbo!
Nice cross by Kent.
Kent throws an off balance right hand
and Barbo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kent takes a swing at Barbo's ribcage but misses.
Barbo lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barbo swings for the body but Kent moves out of range.
Kent keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kent swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

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 Clark Kent.
Well Kent 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 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Clark Kent!
Clark Kent spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: GAMMA#731 Kruger v Simmons
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
Springs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Springs lands with a nice body punch.
Barbo 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.
Barbo misses with a low kick.
Springs jabs Barbo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barbo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Springs throws out the jab.
Springs fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barbo is out of range.
Barbo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barbo scores with a head kick. Springs tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Springs misses with an attempted mid kick.
Randy Springs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbo swings widly with a right hand
and Springs counters with a leg kick.
Barbo throws the kick towards the body but Springs avoids it.#CL#
Springs gets a clinch.
Springs tries to work over Barbo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Springs stalling.
A shot in the inside from Barbo.
A head punch on the inside from Barbo fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Springs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbo takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Springs throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbo.
Barbo blocking some punches.
Springs misses with the head strike.
Barbo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Springs taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Springs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbo blocks a body shot from Springs.
Springs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
Springs works on Barbo's body with a couple of short punches.
Barbo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Barbo as the two fighters clinch.
Springs misses with some punches.
Barbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbo scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barbo tries to work over Springs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Springs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbo blocks a body shot from Springs.
Springs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barbo misses with some punches. #T2#
Barbo working aggressively here.
Springs blocking some punches.
Barbo struggles to land a body shot inside as Springs controls his hands.
Barbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Springs's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Springs.
Springs misses with the head strike.
Barbo misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Barbo.
Barbo struggles to land a body shot inside as Springs controls his hands.
Springs digs a right hand into Barbo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barbo's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barbo.
Barbo throws a punch but it's blocked by Springs.
Springs lands a body shot.
Springs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Springs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Springs throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbo.
A head punch on the inside from Barbo fails to land.
Barbo blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Barbo misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Barbo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by Springs.
Barbo takes a swing at Springs's ribcage but misses.
Barbo throws a hook but Springs blocks it.
Springs's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barbo under the eye.
Springs throws out a loose jab but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springs gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barbo.
Barbo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Springs misses with an uppercut.
Barbo throws out a counter right but Springs avoids it with no problem.
Barbo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Springs throws a low kick but Barbo avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Springs.
A punch lands to the side of Barbo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Springs slips under a jab from Barbo.
Barbo misses with a low kick as Springs jumps back.
Springs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbo lands a nice looking body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbo throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Barbo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Barbo misses.
Springs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barbo.
Springs throws a lazy body kick
and Springs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Springs scores with a decent looking hook.
Springs doesn't manage to clinch there - Barbo circles away.
Both fighters circling a little - Springs finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Springs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbo.
Barbo cracks Springs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barbo misses the shot to the body.
Springs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Springs lands a jab to Barbo's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Springs moves away from the strike by Barbo.
Springs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Springs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barbo.
Springs looks to land a right hand but Barbo moved out of range.
Barbo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Springs's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sala Barbo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Barbo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Springs fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barbo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Springs connects with a right hand. Barbo shakes it off.
Springs misses with a body shot.
Springs slips under a jab.
Springs misses with a straight right.
Springs cracks the inside of Barbo's front leg.
Springs lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barbo will feel that in the morning.
Springs moves away from the strike by Barbo.
Springs stuns Barbo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barbo throws the left hand but Springs avoids the punch easily.
Springs is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Springs misses with a straight left.
Springs checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springs cracks the inside of Barbo's front leg.
Springs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barbo at a distance.
Barbo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Springs feints and then cracks Barbo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbo down.
Springs connects with a nice looking jab.
Barbo misses with a low kick. #T1#
Good leg kick by Springs there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A lazy left from Barbo finds it's target.
Springs pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barbo is out of range and Springs settles back down.
Springs lands a head shot.
A jab from Barbo misses.
Barbo misses with a right hand
and Springs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Springs misses with a straight left. #CL#
Barbo gets tackled into the cage by Springs. Springs maintains the clinch.
Barbo misses with the head strike.
Barbo blocks a body shot from Springs.
Springs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbo's elbow.
Barbo lands with a left to the head.
Barbo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbo misses with a body punch.
Springs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Barbo.
Barbo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sala Barbo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Springs swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springs throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbo.
Barbo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Springs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Springs lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barbo.
Springs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Springs.
Springs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Springs throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbo.
Barbo blocking some punches.
Barbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Springs prevents a body shot from Barbo.
Barbo misses with a punch to the body.
Springs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Springs lands a shoulder strike.
Barbo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Springs lands a nice shot to the body.
Springs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbo blocks an uppercut.
Springs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
Springs swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Barbo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Springs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbo.
Barbo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Springs moves away.
Barbo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Springs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Springs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbo throws out the jab.
Springs misses with a hook. Barbo ducked under it nicely.
Barbo throws out a counter right but Springs avoids it with no problem.
Barbo avoids the head kick by Springs.
Springs takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Springs just misses with a punch to the body.
Springs misses with a body kick.
Springs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Springs does it's job there.
Springs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Springs throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barbo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Springs throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Barbo misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Springs. That snapped Barbo's head back. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Springs was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbo.
And Springs counters with a quick kick to the body but Barbo blocks it.
Springs throws a body shot but no joy.
Springs moves out of range of the body kick.
Barbo throws out a loose jab but Springs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springs throws a good cross that connects.
Springs tries to clinch but Barbo moves away
and Barbo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barbo tries to land a front kick but Springs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Springs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Springs misses with a low kick.
Barbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springs.
Springs fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barbo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barbo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Springs.
Springs with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbo throws a body punch but Springs moves out of range.
Springs throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barbo on the side of the head.
Barbo checks the leg kick.
Barbo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Springs dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Barbo scores with a nice strike.
Barbo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Springs misses with an uppercut.
Barbo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Springs moves out of range as Barbo throws a body kick.
Springs comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Springs takes a swing at Barbo's ribcage but misses.
Springs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from Springs.
Barbo throws a push kick but Springs slaps the foot to one side.
Barbo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Springs's hands.
Barbo throws a leg kick but Springs sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barbo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barbo takes a swing at Springs's ribcage but misses.
Springs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barbo. That did some damage!
Barbo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbo throws a jab but it's blocked by Springs. #T1#
Barbo moves out of range of the leg kick from Springs.#CL#
Springs clinches with his opponent.
Springs tries a body shot but Barbo blocks it.
Barbo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Springs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barbo tries to throw a body punch but Springs avoids it by throwing Barbo back against the cage.
Barbo lands a shot to the body.
Springs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Springs gets through Barbo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barbo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Springs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
Barbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Springs's elbow.
Springs tries a body shot but Barbo blocks it.
Barbo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Springs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Springs prevents a body shot from Barbo.
Springs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Springs prevents a body shot from Barbo.
Nice body punch from Springs. #T2#
A short left from Barbo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbo lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Springs.
Barbo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbo lands a shoulder strike.
Barbo prevents a body shot from Springs.
Barbo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Springs lands a shoulder strike.
Barbo swings wildly with an uppercut but Springs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Springs's elbow.
Barbo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Springs leaning against his opponent.
Springs swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Springs on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbo.
Springs throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbo. #T3#
Springs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbo misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Barbo.
Barbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Springs is stalling here.
Barbo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Springs lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Barbo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbo.
Barbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbo tries to throw a body punch but Springs avoids it by throwing Barbo back against the cage.
Barbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Springs's elbow.
A body shot lands from Springs.
Nice body punch from Barbo.
Barbo has a couple of punches blocked by Springs.
Springs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Springs scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Springs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Springs misses with a body punch.
Barbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Springs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Springs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Springs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barbo.
Barbo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Springs.
Springs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbo lands with a short shot to the head.
Barbo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbo misses with the head strike.
Barbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Springs's elbow.
Springs working aggressively here.
Springs misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barbo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Springs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sala Barbo.
I think Barbo 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sala Barbo!
Sala Barbo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Randy Springs spoke after the fight, saying 'I want a rematch'.

Event: GAMMA#727 Mirowski v Feltre 2
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Malenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barbo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Malenko misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Malenko misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Barbo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Malenko misses with a body punch
and Barbo counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbo misses with a wild body shot.
A leg kick checked by Malenko.
Barbo scores with a punch to the head.
Malenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbo was well out of range. Poor timing from Malenko.
Barbo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Malenko misses with a body shot
and Barbo counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malenko.
Malenko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Barbo.
Malenko lands with a good body shot.
Malenko lands a body shot.
Malenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbo looks to land a right hand but Malenko moved out of range.
Malenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Barbo lands a nice hook to Malenko's body. Malenko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barbo connects with a crisp jab.
Malenko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barbo misses the jab.
Malenko 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.
Malenko looks to land a right hand but Barbo moved out of range.
Malenko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Malenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barbo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barbo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Malenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malenko backing away here, and Barbo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Malenko cracks a nice hook into Barbo's ribs.
Barbo scores with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A swing and a miss from Malenko.
Malenko fails with the takedown.
Malenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbo moves away.
Barbo punishes Malenko's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Malenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Malenko misses the jab.
Malenko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Malenko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Malenko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice uppercut lands for Barbo. That snapped Malenko's head back.
Barbo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Malenko scores with the left hand. Barbo knows he should have avoided that one.
Barbo lands with a good body shot.
Malenko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Malenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Barbo finds it's way through Malenko's defenses.
Barbo scores with a body shot.
Barbo cracks Malenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barbo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barbo clobbers Malenko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barbo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barbo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Malenko moves out of range of the body kick.
Barbo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barbo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barbo missing with a left hand there. Malenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malenko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Malenko is looking to wear down Barbo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barbo misses with a wild body shot.
Malenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbo.
Malenko scores with a jab. Barbo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barbo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barbo throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbo avoids the body shot from Malenko.
Barbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malenko.
Barbo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barbo misses the jab.
Malenko throws a body punch but Barbo moves out of range.
Malenko misses with a shot to the body
enabling Barbo to counter with a crisp jab.
Barbo thumps Malenko with a low kick.#T4#
Malenko lands a nice looking body shot.
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!
Malenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbo was well out of range. Poor timing from Malenko.
Barbo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Malenko misses with a hook. Barbo ducked under it nicely.
Malenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbo manages to avoid it.
Malenko swings for the body but Barbo moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Barbo - just one landing.
Malenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barbo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barbo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malenko throws out the jab.
Barbo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barbo avoids the body shot from Malenko.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barbo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbo throws out a powerful jab.
Malenko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Malenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Malenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sala Barbo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Barbo throws out a loose jab but Malenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbo loads up on a big right hand but Malenko slips the punch.
Barbo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barbo misses with a looping right.
Barbo lands with an overhand left.
Barbo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barbo thows a leg kick but Malenko checks it
letting Malenko counter with a right hand.
Malenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbo.
Malenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Malenko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Barbo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malenko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barbo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Malenko misses with a wild body shot.
Barbo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Malenko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbo connects with a leg kick. Malenko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Malenko.
Malenko takes a swing at Barbo's ribcage but misses.
Malenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Malenko swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Malenko misses the target.
Malenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Malenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbo moves away.
Barbo misses the jab.
Malenko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barbo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Malenko scrambles back to his feet.
Malenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbo manages to avoid it.
Barbo misses with a looping right.
Sala Barbo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malenko ducks right into an uppercut from Barbo.
Sala Barbo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Malenko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Malenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbo manages to avoid it.
Barbo avoids the body shot from Malenko.
Malenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Malenko misses.
Malenko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barbo counters with a nice body shot.
Barbo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Malenko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Malenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malenko throws a body punch but Barbo moves out of range.
Barbo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barbo looks for the body kick but Malenko saw that one coming.
Barbo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Malenko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Barbo jabs at Malenko's body.
Barbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Malenko.
Malenko misses with a wild body shot.
Barbo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Malenko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barbo avoids the body shot from Malenko.
Barbo thuds a left hand into Malenko's body.
Barbo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Malenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbo.
Barbo drops his hands momentarily and Malenko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Malenko staying out of range there.
Barbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Malenko might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Malenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Malenko moves out of range as Barbo throws a body kick.
Barbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbo. Malenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malenko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barbo.
Barbo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malenko throws a hook but Barbo avoids it easily.
Malenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbo manages to avoid it.
Barbo works Malenko's body with a nice hook.
Barbo is looking to slow Malenko down with leg kicks.
Malenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barbo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Malenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Malenko slips under a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barbo.
Barbo lands a really nice looking cross but Malenko seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Malenko takes a swing at Barbo's ribcage but misses.
Barbo counters with a body kick.
Barbo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sala Barbo 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#
Barbo slips a jab and a cross from Malenko.
Barbo misses with a body punch
and Malenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Malenko thuds a left hand into Barbo's body.
Barbo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Malenko looks to land a right hand but Barbo moved out of range.
Barbo misses with a wild body shot.
Malenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbo throws out a counter right but Malenko avoids it with no problem.
Barbo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Malenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbo.
Malenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Malenko moves out of range of the body kick.
Malenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbo manages to avoid it.
That kick from Barbo tenderised Malenko's leg. Malenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barbo tries to land a front kick but Malenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Malenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malenko avoids the body shot from Barbo. #T1#
Barbo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barbo connects with a looping right hand.
Malenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbo lands an overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malenko. Barbo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malenko misses the shot to the body.
Malenko swings for the body but Barbo moves out of range.
Barbo feints and then cracks Malenko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Malenko down.
Barbo defending well as Malenko loads up on a big left hand.
Malenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbo moves away.
Barbo misses the jab.
Malenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbo moves away.
Malenko misses with a wild body shot.
Barbo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Malenko connects with a jab.
Barbo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Malenko lands a jab to Barbo's midsection.
A jab from Malenko does it's job there.
Barbo misses with a looping left.
Barbo misses with a straight left.
Barbo looks to throw a body kick
and Malenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice cross by Barbo.
Malenko throws the left hand but Barbo avoids the punch easily.
Malenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barbo scores with a leg kick.
Malenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbo moves away.
Malenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Malenko thinking.
Barbo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malenko. Barbo does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Malenko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barbo lands a nice hook to Malenko's body. Malenko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barbo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Malenko if he has to take too many more of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barbo avoids the body shot from Malenko.
Malenko misses with an uppercut. Barbo saw that one coming.
It seemed like Barbo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barbo misses with a body punch
and Malenko counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Barbo misses.
Malenko misses with a wild body shot.
Barbo avoids the body shot from Malenko.
Barbo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Malenko takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barbo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barbo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbo. Malenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Malenko misses.
Malenko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ray Malenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malenko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Malenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbo! But no joy.
Malenko moves out of range of the body kick from Barbo. #TD#
Malenko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Barbo's guard.#ES2#
Barbo has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Malenko off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Malenko misses with a body shot.
Malenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbo defending well as Malenko loads up on a big left hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barbo, right into the meat.
Barbo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malenko.
Malenko misses with a wild combination.

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 Ray Malenko.
Well Barbo 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sala Barbo!
Sala Barbo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#722 Defoe v Okah 3
Date: Jul 28, 2018

#R1#
Barbo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Springs.
Barbo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jab from Springs.
Springs ducks right into an uppercut from Barbo.
Springs scores with a sloppy right hand. Barbo should have avoided that one.
Barbo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Springs shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Springs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A good leg kick by Barbo.
Barbo scores with the left hand. Springs knows he should have avoided that one.
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!
Barbo defending well as Springs loads up on a big left hand.
Barbo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Springs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barbo's head backwards.
Barbo misses with a kick to the body.
Barbo throws the kick towards the body but Springs avoids it.
Barbo throws the left hand but Springs avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Barbo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Springs's head backwards.
Springs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Springs. #T1#
Barbo throws a looping overhand right but Springs ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Springs misses its target.
Barbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Springs.
Barbo feints a counter leg kick.
Springs lands a leg kick that knocks Barbo off balance momentarily.
Barbo checks a leg kick.
Springs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Springs. That one must have hurt.
Barbo is looking to slow Springs down with leg kicks.
A big left from Barbo misses.
Barbo throws a push kick but Springs slaps the foot to one side.
Barbo slips a jab from Springs.
Springs lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barbo will feel that in the morning.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Barbo.
Barbo connects with the punch.
A swing and a miss from Springs.
Barbo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Springs is out of range.
Barbo tries to land a front kick but Springs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Springs moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Springs misses the target.
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!
Springs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Springs ducks under a wild hook from Barbo.
Barbo throws a head kick but Springs moves out of range.
Springs scores with a jab to the body.
Barbo throws a head kick but Springs moves out of range.
Barbo lands a slapping body shot.
Barbo swings widly with a right hand
and Springs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbo throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Springs darts in and clinches Barbo up against the cage.
Barbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Barbo fails to land.
Barbo pushes Springs back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Springs has a couple of punches blocked by Barbo.
Barbo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbo misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Springs.
Barbo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Barbo wants to stall.
A right hand to the body from Springs.
Barbo takes a shot to the head.
Barbo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Springs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barbo.
A short right from Springs.
Springs lands with a left to the head.
Springs digs a right hand into Barbo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barbo's gas tank.
Barbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Springs's elbow.
Springs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barbo tries to work over Springs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Springs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbo misses with the head strike.
Springs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Springs blocks an elbow strike.
Springs lands a shoulder strike.
Barbo takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Springs gets through Barbo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Springs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbo blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Nice body punch from Barbo.
Barbo throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Springs on the inside.
Barbo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbo.
Barbo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Springs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Springs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Springs misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Springs.
A short uppercut from Springs.
Springs misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Springs.
Springs scores with a shot to the side of Barbo's head.
Barbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbo takes a shot to the head.
Barbo misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Springs.
The referee calls for Springs to work.
Springs misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Springs dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Springs misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Barbo misses.
Springs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Springs connects with a jab.
Springs throws a front kick that sends Barbo stumbling back into the cage.
Barbo just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Springs was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barbo.
Barbo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barbo throws a low kick but Springs avoids it.
Springs thuds his right hand into Barbo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Springs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Springs tries to work over Barbo's front leg with a kick but Barbo checks it.
Barbo throws out a counter right but Springs avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo is looking to slow Springs down with leg kicks.
Nice body kick there by Springs.
Springs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbo.
Barbo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Springs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barbo walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbo walks into a left hand. #T1#
Springs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Springs counters with a nice uppercut.
Springs throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Springs stuns Barbo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Springs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbo can do to turn this around?
Barbo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barbo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barbo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbo looks to land a left hand but Springs moved out of range nicely.
Barbo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Springs connects with a leg kick. Barbo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barbo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Springs blocks a head kick by Barbo.
Barbo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Randy Springs is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbo staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Springs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barbo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Springs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Springs lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Springs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbo was well out of range. Poor timing from Springs.
Springs just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Springs with a body shot.
Barbo takes a swing at Springs's ribcage but misses.
Springs jabs at Barbo's body.
Barbo lands a glancing blow to the side of Springs's head.
Springs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Springs moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Barbo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Springs thuds his right hand into Barbo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Springs misses with a hook. Barbo ducked under it nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Springs.
Barbo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Springs takes a step back to recover.
Barbo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barbo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Springs blocks the body kick. #T3#
Barbo misses with a wild body shot.
Barbo looks to score with a jab to the body but Springs is just out of range.
Good exchange - Barbo coming out on top.
Springs lands a nice shot that snaps Barbo's head back.
Barbo is looking to land body kicks.
Springs on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Springs tries to land a front kick but Barbo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Springs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barbo drops his hands momentarily and Springs takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Springs fakes the leg kick and cracks Barbo in the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Springs.
Barbo wants to counter with a clinch but Springs pushes him away.
Springs tries to land a front kick but Barbo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Springs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barbo tries to clinch but Springs moves out of range.
Springs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Springs takes a swing at Barbo's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Barbo misses with a hook
and Springs makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Springs tries to clinch up.
Decent striking displayed by Barbo there.
Barbo throws out a loose jab but Springs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A bone on bone clash there as Springs blocks the leg kick.
Springs avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Springs tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Barbo manages to circle out of the way.
Springs looks to throw the jab but Barbo is out of range.
Barbo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Springs moves out of range of the body kick.
Springs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Springs connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Barbo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbo scores with a decent looking hook.
Barbo looks to throw the jab but Springs is out of range.
Barbo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barbo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Springs tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Barbo manages to circle out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Springs dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Springs misses with a leg kick
and Barbo counters with a solid body kick.
Springs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barbo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barbo looks to land a body kick but Springs moved away.
Barbo throws a body punch but Springs moves out of range.
Springs throws the kick towards the body but Barbo avoids it.
A nice side step and Barbo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Good standup being displayed there by Springs as he connects with a hook.
Barbo catches Springs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice cross by Barbo.
Barbo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barbo misses the jab.
Barbo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Springs.
Barbo wants to land a leg kick but Springs is out of range.
Barbo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Springs moves away.
Barbo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Springs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Springs misses with a looping left.#T1#
Barbo throws a low kick but Springs avoids it.
Springs tries to work over Barbo's front leg with a kick but Barbo checks it.
Barbo throws the kick towards the body but Springs avoids it.
Barbo moves in looking to clinch but Springs pushes him off.
Barbo throws a big shot that misses.
Barbo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barbo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good leg kick by Barbo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Springs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbo misses with a kick to the body.
Barbo throws the left hand but Springs avoids the punch easily.
Springs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Springs connects with a body shot.
Barbo throws a push kick but Springs slaps the foot to one side.
Barbo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Springs misses the shot to the body.
Sala Barbo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Barbo misses with a hook.
Springs throwing a counter right hand but Barbo manages to avoid it.
Barbo looks to throw the jab but Springs is out of range.
Barbo misses with an uppercut
and Springs counters with a nice low kick that buckles Barbo's knee momentarily.
Springs cracks Barbo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Springs lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Springs misses.
Springs checks the leg kick nicely there.
Springs blocks a leg kick.
Springs lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Springs scores with a push kick.
Barbo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Springs cracks the inside of Barbo's front leg.
Barbo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barbo misses with the body kick
and Springs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Springs misses its intended target.
Springs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Barbo digs a good hook to Springs's body.
Barbo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Springs thuds his right hand into Barbo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Springs has managed to clinch.
Barbo misses with a knee to the head.
Barbo blocking some punches.
Randy Springs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Springs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barbo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Springs misses with the head strike.
Barbo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Barbo as Springs tries to tie him up.
Barbo misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Springs.
Barbo lands with a right to the head.
Springs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Springs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbo pushes Springs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barbo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Springs working aggressively here.
Springs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barbo or not.
Springs working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Springs fails to land.
Springs misses with a punch on the inside.
Springs tries a body shot but Barbo blocks it.
Springs can't find room to land a body shot as Barbo controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Springs.
Springs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Springs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Barbo tries to throw a body punch but Springs avoids it by throwing Barbo back against the cage.
Springs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barbo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Springs wants to stall.

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 Randy Springs.
Well Springs 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GAMMA#719 Bubba v Saric
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
Romano 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.
Romano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbo.
Romano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Romano has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Imperio Romano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbo swings for the body but Romano moves out of range.
Romano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Romano.
Romano throws a looping overhand right but Barbo ducks down to avoid it.
Barbo throws a body kick that misses.
Romano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barbo. That did some damage!
Romano throws a lazy right hand but Barbo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Romano moves out of range of the body kick from Barbo.
Romano connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Barbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab by Barbo.
Barbo with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barbo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Romano throws a low kick but Barbo avoids it.#T1#
Barbo misses with a body shot.
Romano connects with a single shot there.
Romano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbo.
Barbo is looking to counter punch.
Barbo throws a sloppy head kick and Romano moves out of range easily.
Barbo needs to keep his hands up - Romano had a free shot at his head there.
Barbo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barbo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barbo.
Barbo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Romano counters with a straight right hand.
Romano misses the jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barbo 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 Romano has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Romano and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Romano wants to slow Barbo down by chopping away at his legs.
Romano looks to throw the jab but Barbo is out of range.
Romano throws a big shot that misses.
Romano loads up on a big right hand but Barbo slips the punch.
It looked like Barbo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Romano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbo moves away.
The fighters circling - Romano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Barbo lands with a nice body punch.
Romano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbo.
Romano moves out of range of the leg kick from Barbo.
Romano only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Romano misses with a body kick.
Barbo lands a really nice looking cross but Romano seems unphased.
Romano's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barbo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Romano scrambles back to his feet.
Romano scoring well with a low kick there.
Barbo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Romano.
Barbo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Romano slips under a jab from Barbo.
Romano bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Barbo scores with the left hand. Romano knows he should have avoided that one.
Barbo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romano.
A low kick from Romano is predictable there
and Barbo counters with a stiff right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barbo.
Romano misses with a straight left.
Romano takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barbo scores with a one two! Romano had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Barbo lands a two punch combo. #CUT#
It looks like Imperio Romano has been cut.#T3#
Romano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Romano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Romano slips a straight right by Barbo.
Romano misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbo counters with a nice uppercut.
Romano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbo fakes the leg kick and cracks Romano in the body.
Romano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Romano misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Romano swings widly with a right hand
and Barbo counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbo blocks a jab.
Romano thows a leg kick but Barbo checks it
and Barbo counters with a nice uppercut.
Romano swings widly with a right hand
and Barbo counters with a left to the body.
Barbo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Romano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
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!
Romano misses with a wild body shot.
Romano throws the left hand but Barbo avoids the punch easily.
Nice body kick from Barbo.#T4#
Barbo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Barbo tries to land a front kick but Romano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Romano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barbo staying out of range there.
Romano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbo.
Romano moves out of range of the body kick.
Romano misses with a double jab
and Barbo counters with a nice kick to the body.
Barbo throws a right hand that Romano ducks under and follows up with a left that Romano also avoids with ease.
Romano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbo.
Barbo throws a nice looking combination but Romano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Romano! But no joy.
Barbo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Barbo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Romano thows a leg kick but Barbo checks it
and Romano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Romano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbo manages to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Romano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sala Barbo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Imperio Romano's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Romano misses with an uppercut. Barbo saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbo misses the target.
Romano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbo.
Barbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romano moves out of range of the body kick from Barbo.
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from Romano.
Barbo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Romano.
Barbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Romano moves out of range of the body kick.
Barbo just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbo throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbo throws a leg kick but Romano checks it.
Romano throws a lazy head kick
and Barbo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Romano might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Barbo has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Romano!
Barbo slips a jab from Romano.
Romano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Romano is looking to land body kicks.
Barbo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romano can do to turn this around?
Romano throws a sloppy body shot
and Barbo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Romano checks a leg kick nicely.
It seemed like Romano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Romano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Romano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbo takes a jab right on the kisser.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbo. Romano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romano blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Barbo misses its intended target.
Romano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Barbo does it's job there.
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from Romano.
Romano misses with a hook
and Barbo counters with a good, hard body kick but Romano shrugs it off.
Romano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Romano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barbo misses with a right hand
and Romano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Romano tries a low kick but Barbo avoids it.
Romano misses with a hook.
Romano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbo lands a glancing blow to the side of Romano's head.
Romano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Romano moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barbo throws a hook but Romano avoids it easily.
Barbo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Romano counters with a nice uppercut.
Romano throws a jab when Barbo was well out of range.
Romano looks to land a right hand but Barbo moved out of range.
Romano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbo.
Romano throws a lazy right hand but Barbo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good exchange - Barbo coming out on top.
Romano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbo.
Romano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barbo on the side of the head.
Romano has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Barbo.
Barbo looks for the body kick but Romano saw that one coming.
Barbo takes one on the button.
Romano misses with a shot to the body
and Barbo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Romano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barbo moves away from the strike by Romano.
Romano darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Barbo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Romano throws a leg kick but Barbo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barbo thuds his shin into the meat of Romano's side.
Donk. Barbo catches Romano right on the button with a cross.
Barbo connects with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Romano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Romano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Barbo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Romano avoids the body shot from Barbo.
Romano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barbo throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Barbo does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Romano is predictable there
and Barbo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Romano's knee momentarily.
Barbo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romano manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Romano.
Barbo moves forwards but Romano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barbo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Romano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barbo lands a jab to the head. #T4#
Romano misses with a kick to the body.
Romano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbo.
Barbo connects with an inside leg kick.
Barbo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romano.
Barbo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romano.
Barbo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Romano avoids it.
Barbo cracks the inside of Romano's front leg.
Romano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbo throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Romano releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Romano throws an overhand right that lands on Barbo's shoulder, as Barbo tries to avoid the shot.
Romano misses with an uppercut. Barbo saw that one coming.
Barbo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Romano if he has to take too many more of those.
Sala Barbo is winning the standup battle so far.
Romano throws a hook but Barbo blocks it.
Barbo lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romano misses with a few strikes there.
Romano misses with a wild body shot.
Romano connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barbo lands with a slapping head kick.
Romano throws a jab when Barbo was well out of range.
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 Sala Barbo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Imperio Romano's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Barbo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Romano sizes up Barbo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice shot by Barbo.
A lazy left from Barbo finds it's target.
Romano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barbo clobbers Romano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barbo moves away from the strike by Romano.
Romano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbo lands a nice hook to Romano's body. Romano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barbo looks to land a right hand but Romano moved out of range.
Romano walks into a left hand.
A clash of legs there as Romano blocks the low kick.
Romano looks to land a right hand but Barbo moved out of range.
Romano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Romano slips under a jab.
Romano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Romano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Romano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barbo.
Barbo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Romano.
Romano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Romano slips under a jab.
Barbo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romano manages to avoid it.
Romano connects with a solid leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Romano.
Romano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbo misses the target.
Romano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barbo. Barbo obviously looking to wear him down.
Romano misses with a few strikes there.
Barbo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Romano throws a head kick that misses
and Barbo counters with a good low kick that Romano was not able to check.
Romano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Romano connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Romano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slapping body kick lands there for Barbo.#T2#
Romano throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Romano.
A quick step to the side and Barbo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romano misses with a low kick.
Romano throws a head kick that half lands.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barbo - that will leave a mark!
An inside leg kick lands from Barbo.
Romano slips a jab and a cross from Barbo.
Romano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Romano throws a leg kick
and Barbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jab by Barbo.
Barbo tries to work over Romano's front leg with a kick but Romano checks it.
Romano scores with a jab.
Barbo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Romano momentarily.
Barbo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Romano only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Barbo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Barbo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Romano.
Romano on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Barbo slips under a jab.
Romano misses the jab.
Barbo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barbo scores with a hook.
Romano moves out of range of the body kick from Barbo.
Barbo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good exchange - Romano coming out on top.
Barbo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Romano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Romano looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbo is just out of range.
Barbo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Romano. Romano obviously looking to wear him down.
Romano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romano throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barbo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Romano.
Barbo throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbo moves away.
Romano looks to throw a body kick
and Barbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbo lands with a nice body punch.
Barbo jabs Romano right on the nose. Romano blinks but takes it well.
Imperio Romano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slow jab from Barbo misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Barbo.
A big left from Barbo misses.
Good shot there by Romano.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbo misses the target.
Romano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Romano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barbo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbo lands with a good body shot.
A big right from Romano misses.
Barbo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barbo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sala Barbo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barbo 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GAMMA#715 Grigorian v Asai
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1#
Hanak misses with a hook. Barbo ducked under it nicely.
Barbo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hanak is out of range.
Barbo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hanak misses with a hook.
A jab from Hanak does it's job there.
Hanak takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Hanak closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Barbo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hanak landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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. Hanak connects with a nice short shot to Barbo's temple.
Hanak thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbo trying to hold on to Hanak's head to control him but Hanak postures up.
Barbo wants to sweep but Hanak has passed to side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanak throws a strike aimed at the side of Barbo's head but Barbo avoids it well.#T1#
Barbo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #SUB#
Hanak tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hanak scores with punches from side control.
Barbo is holding Hanak down, trying to stall.
Hanak trying to control the action but Barbo is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Barbo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Hanak misses with the ground and pound.
Barbo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hanak scoring with punches from side control.
Barbo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hanak wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barbo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Barbo wants to control but Hanak postures up.
Barbo is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Barbo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hanak trying to control the action but Barbo is working from the bottom. #T3#
Hanak in side control, throwing shots but Barbo defends.
Barbo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hanak scores with punches from side control.
Barbo is looking to reverse the position.
Hanak working the ground and pound.
Hanak cracks Barbo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hanak has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hanak with the ground and pound from mount.
Hanak is landing with some decent strikes but Barbo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T4#
Barbo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hanak avoids the attempt from Barbo to control.
Hanak lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hanak lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Barbo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Barbo tries to hold on but Hanak pushes him away.
Barbo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Barbo is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lukas Hanak 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#
Barbo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hanak.
Hanak checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hanak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbo throws a leg kick that misses.
Barbo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barbo looks to throw the jab but Hanak is out of range.
Barbo throws a push kick but Hanak slaps the foot to one side.
Hanak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barbo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hanak on the side of the head.
Hanak scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Barbo has closed the distance and engaged Hanak in a clinch.
Barbo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hanak successfully pulls guard.
Hanak has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Barbo wants to control from the top but Hanak keeps moving.
Barbo looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Hanak has his foot on Barbo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barbo works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Barbo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barbo won't allow Hanak to sweep him here.
Hanak is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hanak tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Barbo content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hanak tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barbo scores with a jab to the body.
Hanak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barbo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barbo tries to score with a low kick but Hanak moves his leg out of the way.
Hanak missing with a left hand there. Barbo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbo checks a leg kick nicely.
Hanak moves out of range as Barbo strikes.
Barbo slips under a jab from Hanak.
Hanak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barbo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big right from Hanak misses.
Hanak doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Hanak dips to his left and cracks Barbo with an uppercut!
Hanak throws a body shot but no joy.
Sala Barbo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hanak scores with a jab to the body.
Barbo misses with a body punch
and Hanak finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hanak shoots in looking for a takedown. Barbo tries to sprawl out of it but Hanak keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barbo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barbo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanak.
Barbo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barbo scores with a nice strike.
Hanak throws a right and a left that Barbo avoids nicely.
Hanak keeps Barbo at a distance using the push kick.
Hanak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanak throws a hook but Barbo avoids it easily.
A big right from Barbo misses. #T4#
Barbo slaps away a takedown attempt from Hanak, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barbo tries to counter with a clinch but Hanak shakes him off and moves away.
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!
Hanak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbo moves away.
A cross from Barbo lands.
Barbo tries to land a leg kick but Hanak saw it coming and moves away.
Hanak appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hanak looks to land a left hand but Barbo moved out of range nicely.
Barbo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hanak with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barbo to score with a decent uppercut.
Barbo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanak.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barbo.
Hanak changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Barbo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barbo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbo throws a push kick but Hanak slaps the foot to one side.
Hanak scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barbo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hanak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbo can do to turn this around?
Hanak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbo moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sala Barbo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Hanak misses with a low kick as Barbo jumps back.
Barbo moves forwards but Hanak connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barbo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Barbo.
Hanak throws a body punch but Barbo moves out of range.
Hanak throws a push kick but Barbo slaps the foot to one side.
Barbo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hanak misses the shot to the body.
Barbo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hanak finds it's way round the side to connect with Barbo's head.
Barbo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hanak defending well as Barbo loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanak moves away.
Barbo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A slow jab from Barbo misses its intended target.
A shot to the liver by Hanak. Beautiful body shot.
Barbo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Barbo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hanak avoids the body shot from Barbo.
Hanak throws a head kick that misses
and Barbo counters with a left to the body.
A clash of legs there as Hanak blocks the low kick.
Hanak misses with an uppercut.
Hanak steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Barbo. That one must have hurt.
Hanak misses with an uppercut. Barbo saw that one coming.
Barbo lands a nice hook to Hanak's body. Hanak takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hanak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barbo circles away quickly and effectively.
Barbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanak moves away.
Barbo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barbo scores with a shot to the body.
Hanak with a nice cross.
Hanak looks to land a right hand but Barbo moved out of range.#T2#
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from Hanak.
Sala Barbo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Barbo.
Barbo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hanak blocks a low kick nicely.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Barbo enables Hanak to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Barbo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Barbo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barbo keeping moving, preventing Hanak from controlling successfully.
Hanak throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Barbo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hanak's guard. #REVB#
Barbo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Hanak is looking for a triangle but Barbo pushes his legs off easily.
Lukas Hanak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Barbo stays in close to Hanak's body and controls the position.
Hanak working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbo wants to control from the top but Hanak keeps moving.
Barbo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hanak wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Barbo controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Hanak scores with a takedown into Barbo's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sala Barbo.
I think Barbo 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sala Barbo!
Our winner, Sala Barbo, 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: GAMMA#712 Keenan v Ramos
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
Nice jab there from Sarkisyan.
Barbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sarkisyan wants to land a leg kick but Barbo is out of range.
Barbo throws an overhand right that lands on Sarkisyan's shoulder, as Sarkisyan tries to avoid the shot.
Sarkisyan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sarkisyan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Barbo takes a step back to recover.
Barbo 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.
Sarkisyan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barbo is looking to land body kicks.
Sarkisyan throws a leg kick
and Barbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jab from Sarkisyan.
Barbo throws a poor cross that misses
and Sarkisyan counters with a thumping low kick.
Barbo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sarkisyan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sarkisyan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbo checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
Sarkisyan looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbo is just out of range.
It seemed like Barbo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sarkisyan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Barbo manages to circle out of the way.
Barbo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sarkisyan misses the shot to the body.
Sarkisyan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbo.
Barbo misses with a hook.
Sarkisyan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sarkisyan lands a nice shot to the body.
Barbo scores with a jab to the head.
Barbo feints and then cracks Sarkisyan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sarkisyan down.
A nice combination there by Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barbo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T2#
Sarkisyan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbo throws out the jab.
Barbo misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sarkisyan scores with a jab to the body.
Aharon Sarkisyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sarkisyan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbo was well out of range. Poor timing from Sarkisyan.
Barbo tries to land a front kick but Sarkisyan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sarkisyan cracks a nice hook into Barbo's ribs.
Sarkisyan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbo. Sarkisyan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sarkisyan looks to land a body kick but Barbo moved away.
Barbo throws a hook but Sarkisyan blocks it.
Sarkisyan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barbo.
Sarkisyan throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
A lazy body kick from Barbo #CL#
and Sarkisyan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Barbo struggles to land a body shot inside as Sarkisyan controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Sarkisyan.
Barbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sarkisyan lands a body shot.
Sarkisyan misses with a punch to the body.
Barbo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sarkisyan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Sarkisyan.
A nice left hand lands by Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan takes a shot to the head.
Barbo scores with a shoulder strike.
Sarkisyan lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Barbo breaks the clinch.
Sarkisyan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sarkisyan throws a shot from downtown. Barbo moves away and avoids it.
Barbo is trying to counter with his kicks.
A low kick from Sarkisyan is predictable there
and Barbo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Sarkisyan misses with a low kick.
Sarkisyan throws a low kick but Barbo moves out of range easily.
Barbo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sarkisyan throws a lazy right hand but Barbo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbo scores with a hook.
Sarkisyan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sarkisyan misses with an attempted mid kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Barbo misses.
Barbo is looking to land body kicks.
Sarkisyan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Barbo - just one landing.
Sarkisyan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barbo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sarkisyan looks to land a body kick but Barbo moved away.
Sarkisyan slips under a jab from Barbo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbo scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aharon Sarkisyan 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#
Good exchange - Barbo coming out on top.
Sarkisyan jabs Barbo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barbo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sarkisyan backing away here, and Barbo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Barbo checks a low kick from Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sarkisyan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barbo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barbo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbo tries to land a front kick but Sarkisyan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barbo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sarkisyan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbo! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sarkisyan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sarkisyan slips under a jab.
Barbo checks a leg kick.#T1#
Sarkisyan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sarkisyan cracks Barbo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barbo avoids the body shot from Sarkisyan.
Barbo misses with a body kick.
Barbo is looking to land body kicks.
Barbo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbo was well out of range. Poor timing from Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Barbo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sarkisyan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barbo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Aharon Sarkisyan is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Sarkisyan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barbo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barbo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sarkisyan lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbo misses with a hook.
Barbo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sarkisyan was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbo.
Sarkisyan throws a body punch but Barbo moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbo! But no joy.
Barbo blocks a head kick by Sarkisyan.
A low kick from Sarkisyan misses
and Barbo counters with a stiff right hand.
Sarkisyan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Barbo misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Sarkisyan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Barbo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbo misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Barbo blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barbo.
Sarkisyan blocking some punches. #BC#
Sarkisyan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barbo scoring well with a low kick there.
Sarkisyan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbo moves away.
Barbo looks to land a right hand but Sarkisyan moved out of range.
Sarkisyan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbo was well out of range. Poor timing from Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sarkisyan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barbo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sarkisyan.
As Barbo looks to move away, Sarkisyan throws a big counter combo but Barbo just gets out of the way.
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from Sarkisyan.
Barbo flicks out a counter leg kick but Sarkisyan steps away.
Sarkisyan is looking to land body kicks.
And Barbo responds with a good body kick, but Sarkisyan manages to step out the way in time.
Barbo looks to land a body kick but Sarkisyan moved away.#T4#
Barbo misses with an uppercut. Sarkisyan saw that one coming.
Barbo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barbo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sarkisyan.
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!
Sarkisyan moves out of range of the body kick from Barbo.
Sarkisyan checks a low kick from Barbo.
Sarkisyan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Barbo.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sarkisyan.
Barbo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A good leg kick by Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sarkisyan misses the body punch
and Barbo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aharon Sarkisyan dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sarkisyan lands the left hand.
Barbo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sarkisyan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sarkisyan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sarkisyan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barbo needs to keep his hands up - Sarkisyan had a free shot at his head there.
Barbo moves forwards but Sarkisyan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sarkisyan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Barbo. That one must have hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Sarkisyan misses
enabling Barbo to counter with a crisp jab.
Sarkisyan misses with a body shot.
Barbo connects with a solid leg kick.
Barbo throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Sarkisyan throws a hook but Barbo avoids it easily.
Barbo scores with a leg kick.
Sarkisyan misses with a wild body shot.
Barbo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sarkisyan just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Sarkisyan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sarkisyan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sarkisyan misses with an uppercut.
Sarkisyan throws a low kick, looking for Barbo's leg but Barbo calmly moves out of range.
Barbo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barbo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A low kick from Sarkisyan misses
and Barbo counters with a left to the body.
Sarkisyan throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
A low kick from Sarkisyan misses
and Barbo counters with a thumping low kick.
Barbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sarkisyan.
It seemed like Barbo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sala Barbo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab by Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barbo takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sarkisyan takes a swing at Barbo's ribcage but misses.
Barbo misses with a straight right.
Sarkisyan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barbo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sarkisyan blocks it well.
That kick from Barbo tenderised Sarkisyan's leg. Sarkisyan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sarkisyan looks to throw the jab but Barbo is out of range.
Sarkisyan tests Barbo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aharon Sarkisyan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Barbo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sarkisyan counters with a body kick.
Sarkisyan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan delivers a nice body kick.
Barbo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sarkisyan just misses with a punch to the body.
Sarkisyan jabs Barbo right on the nose. Barbo blinks but takes it well.
The fighters circling - Sarkisyan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sarkisyan avoids the head kick by Barbo.
Barbo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sarkisyan can pounce on him.
The fighters circling - Barbo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sarkisyan.#T4#
Sarkisyan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbo moves away.
Sarkisyan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sarkisyan connects with a looping right hand.
Sarkisyan misses the shot to the body.
Barbo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sarkisyan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sarkisyan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sarkisyan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Barbo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sarkisyan scores with a sloppy right hand. Barbo should have avoided that one.
Sarkisyan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barbo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sarkisyan's head backwards.#CUT2#
It looks like Aharon Sarkisyan has been cut.
Sarkisyan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aharon Sarkisyan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sarkisyan 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aharon Sarkisyan!
Aharon Sarkisyan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#708 Goodman v Verama
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Partio connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barbo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Partio.
Partio has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Barbo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Partio misses with an uppercut.
A good leg kick by Partio.
Barbo throws a push kick but Partio slaps the foot to one side.
Partio tries to land a leg kick but Barbo saw it coming and moves away.
Barbo throwing a counter right hand but Partio manages to avoid it.
Partio feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barbo's calf.
Barbo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Partio wants to slow Barbo down by chopping away at his legs.
Partio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barbo circles away quickly and effectively.
Partio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Partio throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Partio stuns Barbo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Partio throws a leg kick
and Barbo counters with a good low kick that Partio was not able to check.
Partio misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Partio staying out of range there.#T1#
Partio takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Partio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Partio.
Partio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Partio just manages to avoid it.
Partio connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barbo tries to work over Partio's front leg with a kick but Partio checks it.
Katu Partio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Partio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Partio has his takedown stuffed
and Barbo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Partio throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barbo.
Barbo moves out of range of the body kick from Partio.
Partio misses with a looping left.
Good leg kick by Partio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Partio moves out of range as Barbo throws a body kick. #T2#
Partio misses with a leg kick
and Barbo counters with a straight right hand.
Barbo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Partio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Partio.
Barbo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbo scores with a hook to the body. Partio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barbo tries to land a front kick but Partio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Partio is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab by Partio.
Partio misses with a looping left.
Barbo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Partio avoids it.
Partio with a hook.
A low kick from Partio is predictable there
and Barbo counters with an outside leg kick.
Partio scores with a nice head shot.
Barbo is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Partio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Partio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbo looks to score with a jab to the body but Partio is just out of range.
Partio is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Partio, as that shot connected.
Partio misses with a kick to the body.
Barbo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A nice combination there by Partio.
Partio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barbo stuns Partio with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Partio misses with a hook.
Barbo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Partio with a hook.
Partio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbo.
Partio is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barbo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Partio feints and then cracks Barbo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbo down.
Partio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Partio throws a right hand that misses
and Barbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Katu Partio has been cut.
Partio punishes Barbo's body with a nice straight punch.
Partio tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Partio lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Partio throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbo.
Barbo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barbo throws a sloppy body shot
and Partio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Partio connects with a looping right hand.
Partio throws a sloppy head kick and Barbo moves out of range easily.
Barbo lands a jab to Partio's midsection.
Barbo takes one on the button.
Barbo misses with a straight left.
Partio jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partio lands a front kick.
Barbo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Partio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Partio misses with a right hand
and Barbo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Partio thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katu Partio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Katu Partio's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Barbo.
Partio throws a hook but Barbo blocks it.
Partio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Partio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barbo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barbo takes one to the side of the head.
Barbo looks to land a body kick but Partio moved away.
Partio throws a leg kick
and Barbo counters with a body kick that stops Partio in his tracks momentarily.
Partio throws a front kick aimed at Barbo's knee but Barbo avoids it well.
Barbo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barbo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partio defending well as Barbo loads up on a big left hand.
Partio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbo.
Barbo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Barbo blocks the low kick.
Partio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Partio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Barbo slips a straight right by Partio.
A looping hook to the body misses from Partio. Barbo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Partio misses with a leg kick
and Barbo counters with a solid body kick.
Nice defenses there by Barbo.
Katu Partio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Partio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barbo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barbo tests Partio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barbo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Partio tries a low kick but Barbo avoids it.
Partio misses with a looping left.
Partio misses with an uppercut. Barbo saw that one coming.
Partio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Partio throws a nice head kick!
Partio throws a hook but Barbo blocks it.
Barbo connects with a leg kick. Partio looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T2#
Partio stuns Barbo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbo throws out a leg kick but Partio moves out of range and Barbo only half commits.
Partio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbo.
Partio pushes Barbo away with a front kick.
Barbo cracks the inside of Partio's front leg.
Partio throws a leg kick but Barbo moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbo misses the target.
Partio feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barbos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barbo misses with a kick to the body.
Barbo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Partio can pounce on him.
Partio misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barbo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Barbo. No joy for Partio on that attempt.
Partio scores with a decent looking hook.
Partio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Partio throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Barbo counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T3#
Partio wants to take the fight to the mat but Barbo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Barbo lands with a short shot to the head.
Partio blocks a body shot from Barbo.
Partio drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barbo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sala Barbo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katu Partio.
Partio throws a right hand that misses
and Barbo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Partio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Partio misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Barbo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Partio avoids the body shot from Barbo.
Barbo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Partio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbo moves away from the strike by Partio.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barbo.
Barbo's corner calls for a 1-2. Barbo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Barbo checks a leg kick nicely.
Partio looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbo is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbo misses the target.
Barbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Barbo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbo. Partio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barbo is looking to counter punch.
Partio throws a lazy body kick
letting Barbo counter with a right hand.
Barbo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barbo checks a leg kick.
Barbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Partio misses with a hook. Barbo ducked under it nicely.
Barbo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Partio connects with an inside leg kick.
Barbo swings for the body but Partio moves out of range.
Partio is looking for the big counter here.
Partio darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Katu Partio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Katu Partio's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Partio, as that shot connected.
Partio misses with a low kick.
Barbo misses with a hook. Partio ducked under it nicely.
Barbo moves out of range of the leg kick from Partio.
Barbo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Partio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbo.
Partio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Partio throws out a loose jab but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barbo swings for the body but Partio moves out of range.
Partio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbo counters with a stiff right hand.
Partio uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barbo has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Partio.
Barbo throws the left hand but Partio avoids the punch easily.
Barbo throws a shot from downtown. Partio moves away and avoids it.
Partio scores with a head kick. #T1#
Barbo misses with a body shot.
Partio scores with a push kick.
Jab from Barbo.
An inside leg kick from Partio misses.
Partio throws a nice looking combination but Barbo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barbo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Partio misses with a body kick.
Partio misses with a hook. Barbo ducked under it nicely.
Barbo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Partio is looking to score with low kicks.
Barbo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Partio wants to land a leg kick but Barbo is out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Partio.
Barbo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Partio.
Barbo is looking to counter punch.
Partio jabs at Barbo's body.#T2#
Barbo misses with a body kick.
Partio throws a low kick but Barbo avoids it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Partio shoots in looking for a takedown. Barbo tries to sprawl out of it but Partio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barbo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barbo is looking to counter punch.
Sala Barbo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Partio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Barbo to counter with a crisp jab.
Partio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbo.
Partio throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Partio.
Barbo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Partio throws a hook but Barbo blocks it.
Sala Barbo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barbo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barbo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Barbo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Partio. #T3#
Partio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Partio works over Barbo's head and body with a nice combination.
Partio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbo.
Barbo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Partio clobbers Barbo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Partio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice straight punches there by Partio. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Partio.
Partio throws a quick inside leg kick.
Partio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbo misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Partio bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barbo's head.#T4#
Barbo scores with a leg kick.
Partio scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Partio throws a looping overhand right but Barbo ducks down to avoid it.
Partio lands a leg kick that knocks Barbo off balance momentarily.
Partio throws a lazy uppercut
and Barbo counters with a right hand to the body.
Partio misses with a right hand
and Barbo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Partio drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barbo defends it well.
Barbo lands a leg kick that knocks Partio off balance momentarily.
Partio tried to score with a low kick but Barbo checks it.
Partio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Partio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Partio misses with a hook.
Barbo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Partio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbo.
Barbo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katu Partio!
Katu Partio 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: GAMMA#702 Simmons v Hoyce
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1##TD#
Lamb closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barbo to the mat! Barbo manages to get full guard.
Lamb wants to pass the guard but Barbo is keeping the position.
Lamb with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barbo managing to control the position.
Barbo 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#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Barbo trying to pass the guard but Lamb defending well.
Barbo uses his free foot to push down on Lamb's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lamb.
Barbo controlling his opponent.
Lamb gets back to half guard.#T2#
Barbo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lamb knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lamb has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barbo is working away from the top position though.
Lamb tries to get to full guard but Barbo has control of the leg.
Lamb has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barbo is working away from the top position though.
Barbo stalling. #T3#
Lamb wants to get back to full guard.
Barbo trying to control from half guard but Lamb is working away. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lamb fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Lamb closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lamb lands in his opponent's guard.
Lamb is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lamb lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lamb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lamb trying to control but Barbo is working from the bottom.
Lamb is in close to Barbo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barbo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lamb is in close to Barbo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Lamb dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lamb misses with a looping right.
Barbo slips under a jab.
Lamb tests Barbo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barbo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lamb.
Barbo throws a low kick, looking for Lamb's leg but Lamb calmly moves out of range.
A jab from Barbo does it's job there.
Barbo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbo ducks right into an uppercut from Lamb.
Lamb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamb swings for the body but Barbo moves out of range.
Lamb with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barbo counters with a nice body shot.
Barbo connects with a body shot.
Barbo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lamb works Barbo's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Lamb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbo moves away from the strike by Lamb.
Lamb has a takedown stuffed.
Lamb sets himself, and Barbo steps forward looking for the clinch! Lamb avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Lamb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Darren Lamb has been cut.
Lamb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbo.
Sala Barbo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Lamb clinches with his opponent.
Lamb misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Lamb drags the fight down to the ground.
Lamb can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barbo controls the pace.
Lamb keeping moving, preventing Barbo from controlling successfully. #T2#
Barbo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Barbo passes into half guard.
Lamb tries to get to full guard but Barbo has control of the leg.
Barbo is controlling the pace.
Darren Lamb overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Barbo stalling away here and it's allowed Lamb to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB#
Lamb looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lamb being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lamb keeping moving, preventing Barbo from controlling successfully. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barbo is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lamb moves out of range of the leg kick from Barbo.
Lamb tries to clinch but Barbo moves away
and Barbo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lamb's knee momentarily.
Barbo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Barbo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lamb's sensitive parts.
Barbo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lamb connects with a nice looking jab.
Barbo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barbo connects with a body shot.
Barbo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lamb connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barbo scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sala Barbo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Darren Lamb's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Lamb rushes Barbo and presses him up against the cage.
Lamb makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lamb tries to throw a body punch but Barbo avoids it by throwing Lamb back against the cage.
Lamb throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbo.
Barbo blocking some punches.
Barbo lands a nice uppercut.
Barbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Lamb.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Barbo prevents a body shot from Lamb.
Barbo misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbo blocks a body shot from Lamb.
Barbo has a couple of punches blocked by Lamb.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Barbo - that landed with a thud.
Lamb pushes Barbo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Barbo.
Barbo tries to work over Lamb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lamb lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barbo or not.
Lamb makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Lamb trying to stall but Barbo improves his position.
Barbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamb is working for takedown but Barbo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Barbo can't find room to land a body shot as Lamb controls the action.
A short right from Barbo on the inside.
Barbo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Barbo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lamb.
Lamb tries a body shot but Barbo blocks it.
Barbo prevents a body shot from Lamb.
Lamb misses with the head strike.
Lamb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lamb tries to throw a body punch but Barbo avoids it by throwing Lamb back against the cage.
Lamb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barbos head.
Barbo prevents a body shot from Lamb.
Lamb works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lamb's elbow. #T2#
Barbo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barbo lands a nice uppercut.
Lamb has Barbo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barbo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lamb is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barbo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Lamb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lamb's elbow.
Lamb has a couple of punches blocked by Barbo.
Barbo has a couple of punches blocked by Lamb.
Barbo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lamb struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbo controls his hands.
Lamb is working Barbo over against the cage.
Barbo works on Lamb's body with a couple of short punches.
Lamb tries to throw a body punch but Barbo avoids it by throwing Lamb back against the cage.
Barbo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbo.
Barbo lands with a short shot to the head.
Lamb prevents a body shot from Barbo.
Lamb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbo lands with a light punch inside.
Lamb misses with a punch to the body.
Lamb throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Lamb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lamb is trying to pull guard but Barbo has him pressed against the cage.
Barbo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lamb or not.
Barbo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barbo misses with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Lamb.
Lamb lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
Lamb is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lamb is working for takedown but Barbo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barbo misses with some punches. #BC2#
Barbo breaks the clinch.
A jab from Lamb misses.
Lamb dips to his left and cracks Barbo with an uppercut!
Lamb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbo manages to avoid it.
Barbo looks to score with a jab to the body but Lamb is just out of range.
Barbo looks to land a right hand but Lamb moved out of range.#T4#
Barbo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lamb's sensitive parts.
Sala Barbo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbo throws a wild body kick that Lamb sees coming a mile off.
Lamb defending well as Barbo loads up on a big left hand.
Darren Lamb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lamb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbo.
Lamb lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbo defending well as Lamb loads up on a big left hand.
Lamb dives in and grabs Barbo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barbo pushes down on Lamb's head and hops out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbo! But no joy.
Barbo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lamb is out of range.
Lamb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lamb digs a good hook to Barbo's body.
Barbo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lamb lands a nice shot that snaps Barbo's head back.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sala Barbo.
I think Barbo 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sala Barbo!
During a confident post fight interview, Sala Barbo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Darren Lamb spoke after the fight, saying 'Baaaaaa... Baaaaaa... Baaaaa... Shit, someone backstage put acid in my drink. I thought I was a lamb.'.

Event: RS 170 Unforgiven
Date: Feb 24, 2018

#R1#
Pitung avoids the body shot from Barbo.
Pitung unleashes a big counter combination but Barbo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pitung blocks a jab.
Pitung doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab from Barbo misses.
Good work by Pitung as he checks the leg kick.
Barbo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pitung.
Pitung looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pitung takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pitung pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barbo is out of range and Pitung settles back down.
Bang Pitung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pitung in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Barbo moves into the clinch.
Barbo misses with a body punch.
Pitung throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbo.
A head punch on the inside from Barbo fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Pitung fails to land. #T1#
Pitung swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pitung lands a shot to the body.
Pitung has a couple of punches blocked by Barbo.
Pitung goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Barbo to work. #BC2#
Pitung breaks from the clinch.
Pitung looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbo is just out of range.
Barbo misses with a left hand
and Barbo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pitung.
Barbo takes a swing at Pitung's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Pitung was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barbo throws a lazy right hand but Pitung sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've been told by Barbo's head coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pitung dips to his left and cracks Barbo with an uppercut!#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Pitung. That snapped Barbo's head back.
Pitung avoids the body shot from Barbo.
Barbo scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pitung is able to avoid easily.
Pitung throws a front kick aimed at Barbo's knee but Barbo avoids it well.
Pitung lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barbo throws a leg kick
and Pitung counters with a stiff right hand.
Pitung throws a poor cross that misses
and Barbo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barbo throws out a leg kick but Pitung moves out of range and Barbo only half commits.
Barbo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barbo.#T3#
Pitung throws a wild body kick that Barbo sees coming a mile off.
Barbo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pitung.
Pitung slips a straight right by Barbo.
Barbo misses the jab.
Pitung throws a head kick that misses.
Pitung checks a low kick from Barbo.
Barbo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pitung swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Barbo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pitung is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd cheers as Pitung lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barbo doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Barbo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barbo throws a hook to the side of Pitung's head but Pitung sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A low kick from Barbo is predictable there
enabling Pitung to counter with a crisp jab.
Pitung takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pitung.
Barbo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pitung misses with a body punch
and Barbo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Barbo lands with a good body shot.
Barbo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barbo tries to land a front kick but Pitung steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sala Barbo dominated that round.
That's time! Barbo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Pitung misses with a leg kick
and Barbo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbo connects with a jab.
Barbo throws a jab when Pitung was well out of range.
Pitung misses with a left hand
and Barbo counters with a solid body kick.
Sala Barbo is winning the standup battle so far.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pitung! #CL#
Pitung tries to keep at a distance but Barbo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pitung throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbo.
Barbo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pitung can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitung swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbo misses with a body punch.
Pitung lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
Barbo can't find room to land a body shot as Pitung controls the action.
Pitung throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbo.
Pitung scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Pitung presses Barbo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pitung tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barbo.
Barbo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pitung tries to work over Barbo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pitung.
Pitung is trying to break the clinch but Barbo has him pressed against the cage.
Barbo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barbo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbo lands with a right to the head.
Pitung blocking some punches.
Pitung swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pitung is looking to break free of the clinch but Barbo has double underhooks.
Pitung pressing his opponent against the cage.
Barbo lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Pitung. #T2#
Barbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pitung throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbo.
A short left from Pitung.
Barbo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pitung lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pitung's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pitung trying to stall but Barbo improves his position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbo.
Sala Barbo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pitung blocking some punches.
Barbo has a couple of punches blocked by Pitung.
Pitung working aggressively here.
Barbo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbo cracks Pitung with a nice body shot.
Pitung blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbo.
Pitung blocks an uppercut.
Pitung throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barbos head.
Pitung misses with some punches. #T3#
Pitung stalling against the cage.
Barbo landing knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pitung lands a shoulder strike.
Barbo lands with a left to the head.
Barbo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barbo tries a body shot but Pitung blocks it.
Pitung just leaning against Barbo, taking a breather.
Barbo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barbo gets through Pitung's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pitung doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbo digs a right hand underneath Pitung's ribcage. Pitung let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barbo tries a body shot but Pitung blocks it.
Barbo scores with a shot to the side of Pitung's head.
Pitung fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbo misses with a body punch.
Barbo swings wildly with an uppercut but Pitung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pitung has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pitung's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Barbo. #BC2#
Pitung breaks from the clinch.
Pitung tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbo was well out of range. Poor timing from Pitung.
Barbo throwing a counter right hand but Pitung manages to avoid it.
Pitung throws a leg kick but Barbo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barbo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Barbo.
Good standup being displayed there by Barbo as he connects with a hook.
Barbo misses with a straight right.
Pitung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbo staying out of range there.
Pitung misses with an uppercut. Barbo saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sala Barbo dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Pitung chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barbo can pounce on him.
Pitung throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Barbo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pitung throws a sloppy head kick and Barbo moves out of range easily.
Barbo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Barbo misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pitung! But no joy.
Barbo moves away from the strike by Pitung.
Barbo throws an off balance right hand
and Pitung counters with a nice low kick that buckles Barbo's knee momentarily.
That kick from Barbo tenderised Pitung's leg. Pitung is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitung misses with a double jab
and Barbo counters with a straight right hand.
Pitung throws a sloppy head kick and Barbo moves out of range easily. #T1#
Barbo moves out of range as Pitung strikes.
Barbo dips to his left and cracks Pitung with an uppercut!
Pitung throws a lazy uppercut
and Barbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbo lands with a nice body kick.
Pitung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pitung throws a sloppy head kick and Barbo moves out of range easily.
Barbo throws a shot from downtown. Pitung moves away and avoids it.
Pitung looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pitung ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbo moves away.
Barbo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pitung swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barbo tried to counter with a leg kick but Pitung avoided it.
Barbo misses the shot to the body.
Barbo connects with a high kick. #T2#
A lazy left from Pitung finds it's target.
Barbo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pitung counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitung scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barbo in his tracks.
Pitung moves out of range as Barbo throws a body kick.
Barbo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #ROC#
Pitung is rocked!
Pitung on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barbo. Barbo obviously looking to wear him down.
Pitung is still on wobbly legs! Can Barbo finish him?
A lazy body kick from Barbo
and Pitung connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pitung seems to have recovered his senses.
Pitung throws a hook but Barbo avoids it easily.
Barbo checks the leg kick.#T3#
Pitung throws a one two combo.
Nice uppercut there from Barbo.
Barbo scores with a jab to the head.
Barbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pitung throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Barbo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pitung tries to work over Barbo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pitung misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pitung takes a shot to the head.
Pitung tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbo's elbow.
Barbo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbo is pushing Pitung up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Barbo misses with some punches. #T4#
Pitung blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barbo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbo misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Pitung breaks from the clinch.
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!
Pitung throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbo.
It looked like Barbo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pitung throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barbo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pitung scores with a hook to the body. Barbo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barbo moves out of range of the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Pitung checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pitung checks the leg kick.
Pitung is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Barbo misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Sala Barbo did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
An inside leg kick from Barbo misses.
Pitung throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barbo counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pitung has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barbo takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Barbo drives through and clinches with Pitung against the cage.
Pitung misses with some punches.
Pitung struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbo controls his hands.
Barbo cracks Pitung with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pitung backwards. #BC#
Barbo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pitung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It appears Barbo was looking to counter with a kick there.
Barbo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pitung throws a body kick that misses
and Barbo counters with a thumping low kick.
Pitung is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1#
Barbo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pitung.
Pitung fails to land with a series of punches.
Barbo avoids the head kick by Pitung.
Barbo avoids a kick to the body.
Barbo looks to land a combination but Pitung avoids it well.
Barbo throws a big shot that misses.
Barbo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pitung checks a leg kick nicely.
Pitung throws a low kick, looking for Barbo's leg but Barbo calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Pitung throws a head kick but Barbo moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Barbo.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Barbo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pitung - the referee stops the clock and Barbo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pitung. Barbo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pitung goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barbo throws a leg kick
letting Pitung counter with a right hand.
Barbo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pitung will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pitung throws a head kick but Barbo moves out of range. #T3#
Pitung misses with a wild body shot.
Barbo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pitung misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbo.
Barbo scores with a decent looking hook.
Barbo is looking to land body kicks.
Pitung misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbo.
Pitung misses with a jab to the body
and Pitung takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pitung misses with a hook #KD#
and Barbo counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pitung! Barbo lets Pitung back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitung swings for the body but Barbo moves out of range. #T4#
Barbo looks to score with a jab to the body but Pitung is just out of range.
Barbo misses with an uppercut. #KD#
Barbo cracks Pitung with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Barbo has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Pitung to stand back up!
Pitung rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barbo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Pitung, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barbo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pitung throws a sloppy head kick
and Barbo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbo throws the left hand but Pitung avoids the punch easily.
Pitung scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pitung waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sala Barbo had his way with Bang Pitung in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5##CL#
Barbo rushes Pitung and presses him up against the cage.
Barbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbo misses with some punches.
Pitung is leaning against Barbo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pitung softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barbo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barbo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pitung tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Barbo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Barbo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitung throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbo counters with an outside leg kick.
Barbo scores with a nice body kick.
Pitung is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Barbo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Barbo swings widly with a right hand
and Pitung counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pitung tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Barbo misses. #CL#
Barbo gets a clinch.
Pitung lands with a short shot to the head.
Pitung is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barbo is keeping busy.
A left hand lands to the body for Barbo.
Barbo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pitung has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barbo lands a body shot.
Barbo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pitung or not.
A short left from Barbo.
Barbo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Pitung swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbo scores with a shot to the side of Pitung's head.
A short left from Barbo.
Barbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pitung misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pitung misses with a punch on the inside.
Pitung lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
Barbo works on Pitung's body with a couple of short punches.
Barbo lands a body shot.
Barbo lands a left hand.
A short left from Barbo.
A short right from Barbo on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Barbo.
Pitung tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Barbo breaks the clinch. #T3#
Pitung throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That kick from Barbo tenderised Pitung's leg. Pitung is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pitung misses with the combination.
A quick step to the side and Barbo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good work by Pitung as he checks the leg kick.
Bang Pitung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from Pitung.
Barbo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pitung throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pitung misses with a low kick. #T4#
Barbo throws a body kick that misses.
Barbo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pitung was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbo.
A little jabbing left from Pitung on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slow jab from Pitung misses its intended target.
And Barbo counters with a quick kick to the body but Pitung blocks it.
Barbo connects with a leg kick. Pitung looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pitung throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice defenses there by Barbo.
Barbo looks to land a left hand but Pitung moved out of range nicely.
Pitung takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barbo misses the shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sala Barbo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barbo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sala Barbo!
Sala Barbo is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Sala Barbo 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: RS 165 All Out War
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1#
Koso throws a sloppy head kick and Barbo moves out of range easily.
Barbo throws a leg kick but Koso checks it.
Koso appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Koso misses with a takedown attempt
and Barbo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Koso shoots in and drives through. Barbo sprawls well.
Koso has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Barbo.
Koso misses with a kick to the body.
Barbo dodges the punch combination from Koso.
Koso takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Koso looks for a takedown but Barbo sprawls well.
A counter left hand to the body from Barbo misses its target.
Sala Barbo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Speva Koso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Koso moves into range and clinches up with Barbo.
Barbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koso struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbo controls his hands.
Koso lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Barbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koso scores with a shoulder strike.
Koso lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barbo tries to work over Koso's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbo scores with a shot to the side of Koso's head.
Koso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koso looking to stall.
Barbo cracks Koso with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbo.
Koso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbo works on Koso's body with a couple of short punches.
I was talking to Barbo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Barbo lands a right hand.
Koso presses Barbo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Koso has Barbo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barbo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Koso gets through Barbo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Koso scores with a hook to the body.
Barbo lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koso scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barbo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Koso tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koso blocking some punches.
Barbo lands a nice shot to the body.
Barbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koso's elbow.
Koso blocks a body shot from Barbo.
Koso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koso prevents a body shot from Barbo.
Koso struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbo controls his hands.
Koso misses with a punch on the inside.
Koso throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbo.
Koso tries to pull guard but Barbo won't allow it.
Barbo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbo blocks an uppercut.
Barbo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Koso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbo blocks a body shot from Koso. #T3#
Koso struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbo controls his hands.
Koso misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koso lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
Koso can't find room to land a body shot as Barbo controls the action.
Koso blocks an uppercut.
Koso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koso tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koso swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Barbo.
Barbo misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koso just leaning against Barbo, taking a breather.
Barbo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbo misses with a punch to the body.
Barbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koso throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbo.
Good body shot from Koso.
Koso misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barbo tries to throw a body punch but Koso avoids it by throwing Barbo back against the cage.
Koso misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Koso has a couple of punches blocked by Barbo.
Barbo tries to throw a body punch but Koso avoids it by throwing Barbo back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Barbo as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Barbo manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koso throws out a leg kick but Barbo moves out of range and Koso only half commits.
Koso is looking to clinch but Barbo is avoiding it.
Koso slips a jab from Barbo.
Koso misses with a leg kick. #CL2#
Koso rushes Barbo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Koso tries to pull guard but Barbo holds him up against the cage and eventually Koso drops back down to his feet.
Barbo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbo blocks an uppercut.
Koso tries to pull guard but Barbo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Barbo lands an uppercut.
Koso misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koso jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barbo walks away with a smile on his face. Koso gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sala Barbo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koso is looking to slow Barbo down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sala Barbo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Koso connects with a body shot that sends Barbo's belly button to the back.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koso.
Koso shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barbo defends it nicely.
Barbo misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Koso.
Barbo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Koso doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo looks to score with a jab to the body but Koso is just out of range.
Koso lands a right hook to the body.
Koso tries to clinch but Barbo is having none of it.
Barbo avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Koso digs a good body shot into Barbo's ribs.
Barbo throws a body kick that misses.
Koso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koso moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barbo pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD2#
Koso looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Barbo!
Barbo struggling a bit here.
Koso in the domination position with Barbo hanging on.
Koso tries to move to mount but Barbo blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
Barbo tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Koso is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barbo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barbo is trying to get back to half guard.
Barbo has one of Koso's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Koso trying to control the action but Barbo is working from the bottom. #T3#
Koso controls the position from side control.
Barbo is looking to reverse the position.
Barbo stops Koso from passing to mount.
Barbo is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Barbo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Koso tries to advance to mount but Barbo denies him. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Koso working away.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Koso tries for a kimura but Barbo is defending well.
Koso tries to move to mount but Barbo blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koso trying to control the action but Barbo is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Koso shoots for a double leg takedown but Barbo sprawls well. He's pushed Koso's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Speva Koso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Koso can pounce on him.
Koso misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL#
Barbo forces Koso back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Speva Koso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Koso tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Koso is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barbo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Koso finds it's way round the side to connect with Barbo's head.
Barbo stuffs the takedown.
Barbo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Koso fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Barbo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Koso.
Koso throws a hook to the side of Barbo's head but Barbo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koso tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbo manages to avoid it.
Barbo misses with a right hand
and Koso counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbo misses with a two punch combination.
Barbo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koso.
Barbo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by Koso there.
Barbo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barbo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barbo avoids the body shot from Koso.
Koso misses with a hook to the body
and Barbo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Koso throws a leg kick but Barbo moved away.
Jab from Barbo.
Barbo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kosos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Koso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbo misses the target.
Koso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbo was well out of range. Poor timing from Koso.
Sala Barbo is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbo misses with a hook. Koso ducked under it nicely.
Koso tries to land a leg kick but Barbo saw it coming and moves away.
Koso will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Barbo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barbo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Koso misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Koso. Koso obviously looking to wear him down.
Koso tries to land a leg kick but Barbo saw it coming and moves away.
Barbo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Koso throws a combination that misses
and Barbo counters with a nice uppercut.
Koso listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Koso darts in and clinches Barbo up against the cage.
Koso lands a body punch in the clinch.
Koso misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Barbo misses with a body punch.
Barbo can't find room to land a body shot as Koso controls the action.
Barbo has Koso pushed against the cage.
Koso lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barbo throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Koso.
Barbo tries to work over Koso's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sala Barbo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barbo takes a shot to the head.
Koso tries to work over Barbo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koso throws a head punch that misses.
Barbo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Koso backwards.
Barbo lands a nice shot to the body.
Barbo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barbo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koso blocks a body shot from Barbo.
Barbo missing with knees to the body.
Koso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barbo backwards. #T4#
Koso lands a body punch.
Koso tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barbo smiles and moves away.
Sala Barbo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Speva Koso.
Barbo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Barbo.
Koso is looking to chop away at Barbo's legs.
Barbo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Koso fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barbo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Koso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbo is looking to counter with head kicks.
Barbo throws a lazy uppercut
and Koso counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barbo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koso.
Barbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koso.
Barbo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Koso fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Speva Koso just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Koso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbo.
Koso throws the left hand but Barbo avoids the punch easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barbo.
Barbo checks a low kick from Koso.
Koso throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barbo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Koso takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Koso misses with a leg kick.
Barbo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Koso connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barbo's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koso fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barbo.
Barbo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A cross from Barbo lands.
Barbo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koso.#T1#
Barbo misses with a looping right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barbo.
Barbo lands an overhand right.
Barbo misses with a double jab.
A solid body kick from Koso.
Koso is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barbo rather than just go for the knockout.
Koso throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Koso throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Barbo misses.
Koso tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barbo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Koso works Barbo's body with a nice hook.
Koso throws a head kick that misses.
Koso jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barbo 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 Koso has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Koso and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
Barbo walks into a jab.
Koso misses with a low kick as Barbo jumps back.
Barbo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koso misses with a right hand
and Barbo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbo scores with a nice body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barbo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barbo lands with an overhand left.
Barbo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koso misses with a head kick.
Barbo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD2#
Koso shoots in and gets a takedown into Barbo's guard.
Koso trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Barbo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Koso wants to sweep here but Barbo controlling him for the moment.
Barbo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Koso 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.
Koso keeping moving, preventing Barbo from controlling successfully.
Koso wants to sweep here but Barbo controlling him for the moment. #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.
Koso trying to keep a closed guard but Barbo is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Koso is looking for a triangle but Barbo pushes his legs off easily.
Barbo tries to free his leg and advance position but Koso is retaining full guard.
Koso 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.
Koso bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barbo's guard. #REVB#
Barbo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Barbo working a defensive guard here.
Koso trying to control but Barbo is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Sala Barbo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Koso takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Koso throws a body punch but Barbo moves out of range.
Barbo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Barbo throws a head kick that misses
and Koso counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A low kick from Barbo is predictable there
and Koso counters with a nice low kick that buckles Barbo's knee momentarily.
Barbo blocks a leg kick.
Barbo tries a low kick but Koso avoids it.
Barbo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koso misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Koso backs away, Barbo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Koso thuds his right hand into Barbo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Koso swings widly with a right hand
and Barbo counters with a nice body shot.
Barbo misses with a lunging right hand
and Koso counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Koso lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbo misses with a hook
and Koso counters with a straight right hand.
Koso slips under a jab.
Koso throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barbo.
Barbo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Koso looks to clinch
and Barbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbo moves out of range of the leg kick from Koso.
A punch lands to the side of Barbo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Koso cracks Barbo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barbo moves out of range of the body kick.
Koso thumps Barbo with a low kick.#T2#
Barbo throws a hook but Koso blocks it.
Koso misses with a wild body shot.
Koso throws a leg kick
and Barbo counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koso tries to clinch
and Barbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A good leg kick by Barbo.
Koso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koso tries a low kick but Barbo avoids it.
Barbo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barbo misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Koso.
Good work by Barbo as he checks the leg kick.
A jab from Barbo misses.
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from Koso.#T3#
An inside leg kick from Koso misses.
Barbo scores with a jab. Koso acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Koso throws a series of punches but Barbo avoids them all with ease.
Barbo misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Koso clinches.
Barbo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Barbo has a couple of punches blocked by Koso.
Barbo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Barbo tries to throw a body punch but Koso avoids it by throwing Barbo back against the cage.
Koso is trying to pull guard but Barbo has him pressed against the cage.
Koso tries a body shot but Barbo blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Barbo as Koso tries to tie him up. #T4#
Koso stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Koso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Koso working aggressively here. #BC#
Barbo manages to break the clinch.
Barbo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Koso moves out of range of the body kick from Barbo.
Koso uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Koso.
Koso misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sala Barbo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Speva Koso.
Barbo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Koso checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Speva Koso.
I think Koso 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 47:48
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 47:48
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Speva Koso!
Speva Koso is the new lightweight champion!

Event: RS 160 Bone Crushing
Date: Dec 16, 2017

#R1#
Lobtov closes the distance and clinches up with Barbo, looking for a takedown. Lobtov pushes Barbo against the cage but Barbo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lobtov throws a body punch but Barbo moves out of range.
Barbo feints a counter leg kick.
A jab from Barbo does it's job there.
Barbo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lobtov throws out the jab.
Lobtov goes for a double leg but Barbo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barbo continues to drive forward.
A slow jab from Lobtov misses its intended target.
Lobtov really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Lobtov scores with a hook.
Lobtov digs a good hook to Barbo's body.
Lobtov misses with a hook. Barbo ducked under it nicely.
Barbo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Lobtov.
A cross from Barbo lands.
Jab from Barbo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lobtov.#T1##CL2#
Lobtov gets tackled into the cage by Barbo. Barbo maintains the clinch.
Barbo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lobtov.
Barbo lands a nice uppercut.
Barbo pushes off an throws an elbow but Lobtov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#TD#
Lobtov drags the fight down to the ground.
Barbo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Barbo avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Lobtov is looking for a triangle but Barbo pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Lobtov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barbo defends well.
Barbo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lobtov is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Lobtov working for a triangle but Barbo defends it easily. #T2#
Barbo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Barbo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lobtov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Lobtov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barbo defends it easily.#SUB#
Lobtov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Lobtov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barbo defends it easily.#T3##SUB#
Lobtov working for submissions but it's allowed Barbo to get to half guard. #SUB#
Lobtov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Barbo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barbo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Lobtov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Lobtov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barbo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lobtov!
Barbo prevents Lobtov from getting the reversal.
Lobtov is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbo controlling the pace for now.
Lobtov tries to reverse the position but Barbo maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sala Barbo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lobtov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbo moves away.
Barbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbo misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut lands for Barbo. That snapped Lobtov's head back.
Lobtov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbo.
Barbo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lobtov has time to react.
Sala Barbo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lobtov swings for the body but Barbo moves out of range.
Lobtov misses with a left hand
and Barbo counters with a stiff right hand.
Lobtov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barbo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo misses with a straight right.
Barbo walks into a stiff left hand from Lobtov.
Lobtov misses the shot to the body.
Lobtov lands a slapping body shot.
Lobtov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbo manages to avoid it.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Barbo as Lobtov shoots in.
Lobtov looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbo is just out of range.
Lobtov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbo moves away.
Barbo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lobtov throws a jab when Barbo was well out of range.
Lobtov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbo.
Barbo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lobtov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barbo defends well and Lobtov ends up having to push Barbo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lobtov lands with a nice body punch.
Lobtov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lobtov misses with an uppercut.
Lobtov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbo.
Barbo moves out of range of the strikes.
Lobtov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barbo defends well and Lobtov ends up having to push Barbo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Lobtov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lobtov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T2##CL2#
Barbo pushes Lobtov up against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Barbo.
Barbo lands with a right to the head.
Lobtov is trying to pull guard but Barbo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Barbo lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbo gets through Lobtov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barbo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barbo blocking some punches.
I was talking to Lobtov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Barbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lobtov's elbow.
Lobtov wants to stall.
Barbo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Barbo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barbo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lobtov backwards.
Barbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lobtov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barbo walks away with a smile on his face. Lobtov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lobtov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barbo doesn't seem bothered though.
Barbo avoids the body shot from Lobtov. #T3#
Lobtov throws a poor cross that misses
and Barbo counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Barbo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barbo throws a body kick that misses.
Barbo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lobtov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lobtov misses with a looping right.
Barbo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barbo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lobtov finds it's way round the side to connect with Barbo's head.
Lobtov throws a sloppy body shot
and Barbo counters with a straight right hand.
Good leg kick by Barbo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #CL2#
Barbo clinches.
Barbo struggles to land a body shot inside as Lobtov controls his hands.
Barbo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lobtov.
Barbo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lobtov backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbo struggles to land a body shot inside as Lobtov controls his hands. #T4#
Lobtov misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lobtov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lobtov jumps guard but Barbo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Barbo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbo tries a body shot but Lobtov blocks it.
Lobtov tries to land knees in the clinch but Barbo avoids the damage to the body.
Barbo tries a body shot but Lobtov blocks it.
Barbo has a couple of punches blocked by Lobtov.
Lobtov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lobtov takes a shot to the head.
Barbo tries to work over Lobtov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbo lands with a right to the head.
Lobtov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barbo smiles and moves away.
Lobtov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sala Barbo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
A thudding body kick lands there by Barbo!
Lobtov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barbo counters with a left and a right that stings Lobtov.
Lobtov misses with a straight left. #TD#
Lobtov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Barbo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lobtov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barbo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barbo is trying to get back to full guard.
Lobtov is trying to control. Barbo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Andrey Lobtov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barbo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Lobtov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Lobtov wants to control but Barbo is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Lobtov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barbo is just riding it out for now. Lobtov eventually gives up the hold.
Barbo is trying is best to control the position here.
Barbo trying to hold on to Lobtov's head to control him but Lobtov postures up.
Barbo won't allow Lobtov to pass to mount. #SUB#
Barbo is defending against the submission attempts here by Lobtov. #SUB#
Lobtov is working for a kimura but Barbo is defending it quite comfortably. #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.#SUB#
Lobtov is working for a kimura but Barbo is defending it quite comfortably.
Barbo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Lobtov is trying to work for a kimura but Barbo is defending well.
Barbo is concentrating on defense, preventing Lobtov from advancing position.
Lobtov thows a huge punch but Barbo dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Lobtov is looking for a kimura but Barbo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lobtov to get the leverage.
Lobtov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Lobtov trying to mount his opponent but Barbo defends it.
Barbo wants to get back to full guard.
Barbo wants to control but Lobtov is keeping busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barbo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Andrey Lobtov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbo thuds a left hand into Lobtov's body.
Barbo scores with a jab to the head.
Lobtov throws a shot from downtown. Barbo moves away and avoids it.
Barbo moves out of range as Lobtov strikes.
Barbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lobtov.#T4#
Lobtov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barbo counters with a good low kick that Lobtov was not able to check.
Lobtov throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbo connects with a leg kick. Lobtov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lobtov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lobtov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lobtov staying out of range there.
Barbo stuns Lobtov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Lobtov misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Barbo takes the fight into the clinch.
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!
Barbo scores with a shoulder strike.
Barbo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Barbo struggles to land a body shot inside as Lobtov controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Sala Barbo just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Lobtov scores with the left hand. Barbo knows he should have avoided that one.
Barbo takes one on the button.
Barbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lobtov.
Barbo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lobtov with a body shot.
Barbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lobtov.
Lobtov fails with a takedown attempt.
Lobtov misses with a wild body shot.
Barbo misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobtov misses with a shot to the body
and Barbo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barbo digs a good hook to Lobtov's body.
Lobtov swings for the body but Barbo moves out of range.
Lobtov works Barbo's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Lobtov throws the left hand but Barbo avoids the punch easily.
Lobtov misses with a body shot
and Barbo counters with a nice body kick.
Lobtov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lobtov throws an overhand right that lands on Barbo's shoulder, as Barbo tries to avoid the shot.
Lobtov swings for the body but Barbo moves out of range.
Barbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lobtov.
Barbo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lobtov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbo.
A shot to the body from Lobtov misses
and Barbo counters with a straight right hand.
Barbo misses with a straight left.
Barbo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lobtov's sensitive parts.
Lobtov looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbo is just out of range.#T2#
Lobtov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbo was well out of range. Poor timing from Lobtov.
Barbo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barbo throws the left hand but Lobtov avoids the punch easily.
Lobtov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lobtov throws a body punch but Barbo moves out of range.
Lobtov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barbo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbo scores with a one two! Lobtov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lobtov. Barbo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lobtov throws an off balance right hand
and Lobtov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lobtov misses with an uppercut.
A cross from Barbo lands.
Barbo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Lobtov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lobtov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A combination from Barbo does no damage.
Lobtov misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from Lobtov.
Barbo throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Lobtov misses.
Barbo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barbo slips a jab from Lobtov.
Barbo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lobtov with a body shot.
Barbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lobtov lands with an uppercut that bounces Barbo off the cage and back into range.
Lobtov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from Lobtov.#T4#
Lobtov misses with a wild body shot.
Lobtov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Barbo counter with a right hand.
Lobtov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbo.
Lobtov throws a body punch but Barbo moves out of range.
Barbo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lobtov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbo! But no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbo. Lobtov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lobtov throws a body shot but no joy.
Lobtov moves out of range of the strikes.
Lobtov lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Andrey Lobtov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from Lobtov.
Lobtov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Lobtov misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Barbo misses.
Lobtov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbo.
Lobtov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbo.
Lobtov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lobtov misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barbo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lobtov. That did some damage!
Barbo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo sizes up Lobtov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lobtov misses with a body shot
and Barbo counters with a low kick, right behind Lobtov 's knee.
Lobtov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lobtov misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Barbo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lobtov misses the shot to the body.
Lobtov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lobtov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barbo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lobtov throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Barbo counter with a right hand.
Barbo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barbo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbo misses with a leg kick.
Lobtov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Barbo connects with a right hand. Lobtov shakes it off.
Lobtov is looking to wear down Barbo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barbo lunges at Lobtov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lobtov's hand.
Lobtov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice straight punches there by Lobtov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lobtov.
Andrey Lobtov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A big left from Lobtov misses.
Barbo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lobtov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barbo takes a swing at Lobtov's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Barbo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lobtov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barbo is fending him off so far but Lobtov persists. Nope, Barbo circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lobtov. Barbo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lobtov.
Lobtov misses with a wild body shot.
Lobtov throws a body shot but no joy.
Lobtov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barbo counters with a stiff right hand.
Lobtov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barbo. Barbo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sala Barbo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lobtov throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Lobtov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbo moves away.
Lobtov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lobtov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lobtov misses the body punch
and Barbo counters with a solid body kick.
Lobtov clobbers Barbo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barbo tests Lobtov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab by Lobtov.
Lobtov throws a body shot but no joy.
Lobtov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lobtov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barbo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lobtov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Barbo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barbo scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lobtov misses with a straight left.
Lobtov throws an off balance right hand
and Barbo counters with a leg kick.
Lobtov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbo.
Lobtov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lobtov missing with a left hand there. Barbo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbo defending well as Lobtov loads up on a big left hand.
Barbo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barbo cracks Lobtov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lobtov.
Barbo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lobtov with a body punch. A glancing blow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sala Barbo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barbo 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 46:50
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sala Barbo!
Sala Barbo is the new lightweight champion!
Sala Barbo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Andrey Lobtov was interviewed post fight and said 'Mama always says, Fights are like a box of chocolates,...u never know what u gonna get...'.

Event: RS 157 Lets Bang Bro
Date: Nov 25, 2017

#R1#
A big left from Wilson misses.
Barbo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbo.
Wilson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilson misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Barbo.
Wilson cracks Barbo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wilson slips a straight right by Barbo.
Solomon Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wilson misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbo is looking for a counter combo.
Wilson thuds his right hand into Barbo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barbo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilson throws out the jab.
Wilson throws an off balance right hand
and Barbo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barbo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've been told by Barbo's head coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Barbo throws out a leg kick but Wilson moves out of range and Barbo only half commits.
Wilson throws a series of punches but Barbo avoids them all with ease.
Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbo is just out of range.
Barbo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wilson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wilson slips a straight right by Barbo.
Wilson darts in looking for a takedown but Barbo gets double underhooks and turns Wilson into the cage.
A quick step to the side and Barbo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD2#
Wilson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Barbo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilson.
Wilson pushing down on Barbo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wilson throwing shots but Barbo is blocking nicely.
Barbo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wilson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wilson works his way into side control.
Barbo is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Wilson with the ground and pound but Barbo regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Wilson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Wilson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barbo controlling the position for now.
Wilson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wilson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wilson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barbo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T3#
Barbo wants to control but Wilson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wilson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbo wants to get back to full guard.
Wilson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Barbo wants to control but Wilson is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barbo is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Barbo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wilson postures up in Barbo's guard and throws a big left but Barbo blocks it.
Barbo managing to control the position.
Wilson throwing strikes but missing.
Barbo keeping full guard, as Wilson tries to pass. #SUB2#
Wilson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Barbo dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Wilson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barbo defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Solomon Wilson 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#
Wilson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barbo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
No joy there for Wilson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barbo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wilson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wilson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barbos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wilson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Barbo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilson.
Barbo moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Wilson 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.
Wilson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barbo is controlling Wilson's posture.
Wilson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barbo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barbo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wilson throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Wilson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barbo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Barbo is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Wilson has gone for a leg lock! Barbo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wilson's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Wilson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barbo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #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.#SUB2#
Wilson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Barbo uses it to pass to side control.
Wilson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wilson is looking for a sweep. Barbo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Wilson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Wilson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barbo pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Wilson looking for submissions off his back.
Wilson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilson is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Barbo wants to pass to mount but Wilson is defending the position.
Wilson has a hand on Barbo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Barbo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Wilson is looking to get to half guard.
Wilson keeps trying to improve his position.
Barbo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Barbo prevents Wilson from getting the reversal.
Barbo avoids the attempt from Wilson to control.
Wilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wilson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Wilson is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Barbo controlling Wilson's posture.
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 Sala Barbo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Barbo moves out of range of the leg kick from Wilson.
Wilson misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Barbo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Wilson finds it's way through Barbo's defenses.
Wilson loads up on a big right hand but Barbo slips the punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wilson. #TD2#
Wilson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Barbo has his hands clasped together around Wilson's back. He's all about the action.
Barbo trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Wilson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barbo defends it well.
Barbo is looking for a sweep. Wilson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Barbo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wilson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wilson's back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Wilson tries to escape but Barbo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Barbo controls the position.#T2#
Barbo controlling well, preventing Wilson from escaping the position.
Wilson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wilson trying to control the action but Barbo just sinks the hooks in.
Wilson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Wilson is trying to control but Barbo passes into side control!
Solomon Wilson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barbo controls the position from side control.
Wilson is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Barbo taking a breather here.
Wilson tries to buck Barbo off but Barbo is having none of it.
A control attempt from Wilson but he's now mounted!
Barbo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wilson is working to get back to half guard.
Wilson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Barbo. What's that going to do exactly? #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wilson is trying desperately to improve position.
Barbo controlling from the full mount.
Barbo trying to control but Wilson is having none of it.
Barbo controlling from the full mount.
Barbo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson is working to get back to half guard.

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 Sala Barbo.
I think Barbo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: RS 151 Brutal Intentions
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Barbo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Palentine ducks under a wild hook from Barbo.
Barbo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Palentine counters with a nice uppercut.
Palentine lands a lovely overhand right.
Barbo lands with a right hand.
Barbo throws the left hand but Palentine avoids the punch easily.
Barbo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Palentine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Palentine tries to clinch but Barbo is having none of it.
Barbo swats away the attempt to clinch by Palentine.#T1#
Palentine fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barbo misses with a looping right.
Palentine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbo misses the jab.
Barbo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Palentine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barbo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Palentine takes a swing at Barbo's ribcage but misses.
Barbo moves out of range as Palentine strikes.#T2#
Palentine misses with an uppercut. Barbo saw that one coming.
Barbo throws a hook to the side of Palentine's head but Palentine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Palentine misses with a hook.
Barbo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Palentine blocks a jab.
Palentine gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barbo throws a head kick that misses.
Barbo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barbo throws a nice 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!
Palentine on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barbo. Barbo obviously looking to wear him down.
Palentine misses with a looping right.
Barbo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Barbo slips a straight right by Palentine.
Barbo counters with a body kick.
Palentine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barbo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Palentine tries to land a body kick
and Barbo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Palentine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Palentine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Barbo to counter with a crisp jab.
Barbo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Palentine connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barbo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Palentine at a distance.
Palentine shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Barbo eats them both and turns towards Palentine to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Palentine throws a combination that misses
and Barbo counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Palentine.
A swing and a miss from Barbo.
Palentine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Palentine checks the leg kick.
Barbo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barbo throws an overhand right that lands on Palentine's shoulder, as Palentine tries to avoid the shot.
Barbo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barbo slips a jab from Palentine.
Palentine thows a leg kick but Barbo checks it
and Barbo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbo lands a jab to the nose.
Barbo misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sala Barbo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Palentine sizes up Barbo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Palentine scores with a three punch combo!
Barbo throws a right hand that misses
and Palentine counters with a right hand to the body.
A slow jab from Barbo misses its intended target.
Donk. Palentine catches Barbo right on the button with a cross.
Barbo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barbo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barbo looks to score with a jab to the body but Palentine is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palentine scores with a body shot.
Barbo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Palentine counter with a right hand.
Palentine takes a swing at Barbo's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Barbo 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.
Barbo looks to land a body kick but Palentine moved away.
Barbo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barbo tries to land a body kick
and Palentine counters with a two punch combo.
Barbo lands with an overhand left.
Barbo connects with a looping right hand.
Barbo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A clash of legs there as Barbo blocks the low kick.
Barbo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Palentine has time to react.#T2#
Barbo is looking to land body kicks.
Palentine tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Barbo manages to circle out of the way.
Palentine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbo misses with a body shot.
Barbo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Palentine.
Palentine throws a looping overhand right but Barbo ducks down to avoid it.
Palentine cracks Barbo with an open hand slap.
Palentine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbo cracks the inside of Palentine's front leg.
Palentine throws a shot from downtown. Barbo moves away and avoids it.
Barbo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Palentine on the side of the head.#T3#
Palentine slips under a jab.
Palentine changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bobby Palentine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barbo lands a jab.
Palentine has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barbo finds it's way round the side to connect with Palentine's head.
Barbo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barbo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Palentine tried to counter with a leg kick but Barbo avoided it.
Barbo throws a jab but it's blocked by Palentine.
Palentine throwing a counter right hand but Barbo manages to avoid it.
Palentine with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barbo to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
Barbo lands a nice looking body kick.
Palentine just misses with a punch to the body.
Palentine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbo is looking to chop away at Palentine's legs.
Palentine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barbo throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, jab by Palentine - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sala Barbo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Palentine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Barbo cracks a nice hook into Palentine's ribs.
Palentine swings for the body but Barbo moves out of range.
Barbo throws a hook but Palentine blocks it.
Palentine misses with a leg kick.
Palentine has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Barbo.
Barbo throws a hook to the side of Palentine's head but Palentine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Palentine was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barbo.
Barbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Barbo as he connects with a hook.
Barbo throws a looping overhand right but Palentine ducks down to avoid it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Palentine might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Palentine keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Palentine throws a hook but Barbo avoids it easily.
Barbo misses the body punch
enabling Palentine to counter with a crisp jab.
Barbo swinging wildly here.
Barbo lands with a straight right. Palentine didn't see that one coming.
Palentine throws a hook but Barbo avoids it easily.
Palentine scores with a body shot.
Palentine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2##CL2#
Barbo moves into the clinch.
Palentine blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Barbo fails to land. #BC2#
Barbo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Palentine jabs Barbo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Palentine misses with a body shot.
Sala Barbo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Palentine misses with a body punch
and Barbo counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbo looks to score with a jab to the body but Palentine is just out of range.
Barbo lands a really nice looking cross but Palentine seems unphased.
Barbo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palentine manages to avoid it.
It looked like Palentine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Palentine is looking to land body kicks.
Barbo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Palentine takes a jab right on the kisser.
A punch combination from Palentine misses.
Barbo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bobby Palentine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Palentine throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbo.
Barbo throws out a counter right but Palentine avoids it with no problem.
A leg kick checked by Barbo.
Barbo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Palentine throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barbo counters with a stiff right hand.
Palentine misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Palentine tries to keep at a distance but Barbo has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
Palentine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Palentine wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barbo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Palentine backwards.
Barbo misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbo prevents Palentine from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Barbo breaks the clinch.
Palentine throws a lazy uppercut
and Barbo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A left lands for Barbo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbo moves out of range as Palentine strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbo! But no joy.
Palentine tries a head kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sala Barbo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barbo 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sala Barbo!
A very excited looking Sala Barbo 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: Aspire 70: McGee v Podolski
Date: Aug 27, 2017

#R1#
Darkk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ebeneezer Darkk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Darkk.
Darkk throws a wild body kick that Barbo sees coming a mile off.
Darkk ducks under a wild hook from Barbo.
Darkk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbo throws out a counter right but Darkk avoids it with no problem.
Barbo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barbo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barbo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barbo looks to land a left hand but Darkk moved out of range nicely.
Darkk stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barbo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Darkk throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big left from Darkk misses.
Barbo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darkk throws out the jab.
Darkk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barbo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darkk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Darkk misses with a series of wild punches.
Darkk backing away here, and Barbo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Darkk tries to land a front kick but Barbo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barbo avoids the head kick by Darkk.
Darkk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barbo throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've been told by Darkk's head coaches at AK Beasties that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Darkk.
Barbo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Darkk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Darkk misses its intended target.
Barbo throws a solid leg kick but Darkk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barbo.
Darkk throws the left hand but Barbo avoids the punch easily.
Darkk looks to land a left hand but Barbo moved out of range nicely.
Barbo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Darkk.
Barbo throws a lazy right hand but Darkk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Darkk scores with the left hand. Barbo knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Darkk throws a wild body kick that Barbo sees coming a mile off.
Darkk lands a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darkk misses with an uppercut. Barbo saw that one coming.
Barbo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Darkk keeps the fight on the outside.
Darkk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barbo's hands.
Darkk with a jab.
Darkk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Darkk lands with a nice body kick.
Darkk moves out of range of the strikes.
Darkk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barbo checks a low kick from Darkk.
Barbo misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Darkk.
Barbo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Darkk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barbo's head backwards.#T3#
Darkk tries to bum rush Barbo with a series of wild strikes but Barbo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch lands to the side of Barbo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barbo throws a nice looking combination but Darkk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barbo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Darkk scores with a hook.
Darkk misses the shot to the body.
Darkk throws a push kick but Barbo slaps the foot to one side.
Barbo moves out of range as Darkk strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbo! But no joy.
Darkk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbo's sensitive parts.
Darkk misses with a hook
and Barbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Darkk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barbo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice body kick from Barbo.
A big right from Darkk misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darkk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barbo checks it well.
Barbo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Darkk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
Darkk scores with a nice head shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Barbo.
Darkk throws a lazy uppercut
and Barbo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Barbo slips a jab from Darkk.
Darkk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good leg kick by Darkk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barbo throws a leg kick which misses Darkk's front leg but catches the back leg as Darkk tries to avoid it.
Darkk checks a low kick from Barbo.
Nice cross by Barbo.#CL2#
Barbo clinches up against the cage.
Darkk leaning against his opponent.
Barbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Darkk.
Barbo tries to throw a body punch but Darkk avoids it by throwing Barbo back against the cage.
Darkk lands a body punch.
Darkk misses with the head strike.
Barbo tries to stall but Darkk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ebeneezer Darkk dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Barbo misses with a jab, cross combination.
A cross from Barbo lands.
Barbo thuds a left hand into Darkk's body.
Barbo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Darkk missing with a left hand there. Barbo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Darkk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Darkk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barbo avoids the head kick by Darkk.
Darkk lands a slapping body shot.
Darkk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbo can do to turn this around?
Darkk misses with an uppercut. Barbo saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darkk throws a lazy head kick
and Barbo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ebeneezer Darkk is winning the standup battle so far.
Darkk darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Darkk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice jab there from Darkk.
A jab from Darkk finds it's way through Barbo's defenses. #T1#
Barbo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Darkk looks for the body kick but Barbo saw that one coming.
Barbo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbo motions for Darkk to come forward. Barbo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Darkk missing with a left hand there. Barbo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Darkk blocks a low kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbo misses the target.
Darkk doesn't manage to clinch there - Barbo circles away.
Darkk moves away from the strike by Barbo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Darkk.
Barbo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbo blocks the body kick.
Darkk misses with a kick to the body.
Barbo misses with a hook.#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Darkk.
Darkk throws a head kick but Barbo moves out of range.
Barbo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Darkk misses with a low kick.
Barbo misses with a low kick.
Darkk dips to his left and cracks Barbo with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darkk slips under a jab from Barbo.
Barbo misses with a body kick.
Darkk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbo blocks a low kick nicely.
Darkk with a nice cross.
Barbo tries to land a front kick but Darkk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barbo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Darkk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbo.
Darkk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
Barbo lands a slapping body shot.
Barbo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Darkk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Darkk's knee momentarily.
Barbo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Darkk throws out a powerful jab.
Darkk lands with a slapping head kick.
Darkk tests Barbo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barbo misses with a hook.
Darkk scores with a jab to the body.
Barbo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barbo misses with a kick to the body.
Barbo 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 fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Darkk throws a front kick aimed at Barbo's knee but Barbo avoids it well.
Darkk misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Darkk loads up on a big right hand but Barbo slips the punch.
Darkk throws a wild body kick that Barbo sees coming a mile off.
Barbo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Darkk lands a right hook to the body.
Darkk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barbo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Darkk throws the left hand but Barbo avoids the punch easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barbo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darkk.
Darkk tries to clinch but Barbo moves out of range.
Barbo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Darkk looks to land a left hand but Barbo moved out of range nicely.
Barbo avoids a kick to the body.
Darkk feints and then cracks Barbo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbo down.
A telegraphed right hand from Darkk misses the target.
Barbo throws a jab when Darkk was well out of range.
Darkk moves out of range as Barbo throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ebeneezer Darkk dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Darkk tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Darkk keeps Barbo at a distance using the push kick.
Darkk lands a slapping body shot.
Barbo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Darkk can pounce on him.
A telegraphed right hand from Darkk misses the target.
Barbo throws out a loose jab but Darkk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good work by Darkk as he checks the leg kick.
Barbo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barbo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Darkk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darkk lands with an overhand left.
Darkk looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbo is just out of range.
Barbo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Darkk blocks it well.
Barbo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Darkk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Barbo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darkk.
Darkk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barbo throws the left hand but Darkk avoids the punch easily.
Barbo looks to score with a jab to the body but Darkk is just out of range.
Darkk misses with a low kick.
Darkk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbo.
Darkk lands the left hand.
Barbo misses with a looping left.
Barbo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Darkk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barbo misses with an uppercut.
Barbo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barbo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Barbo moves forwards but Darkk connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Darkk feints and then cracks Barbo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbo down.
Barbo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darkk throws out the jab.
As Darkk backs off Barbo throws a huge counter combo but Darkk manages to avoid it all.
Sala Barbo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darkk walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Darkk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Darkk misses with a straight right.
Darkk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barbo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Darkk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice body punch from Darkk.
Barbo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Darkk is looking to clinch but Barbo is avoiding it.
Barbo follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T3#
Barbo throws a sloppy head kick and Darkk moves out of range easily.
Darkk swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barbo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That kick from Darkk tenderised Barbo's leg. Barbo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Darkk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Darkk feints and then cracks Barbo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbo down.
Darkk slips under a jab from Barbo.
Darkk scores with a nice strike.
Darkk lands with an uppercut that bounces Barbo off the cage and back into range.
Darkk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barbo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Darkk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Darkk.
Barbo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Darkk dips to his left and cracks Barbo with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darkk misses with a low kick. #T4#
Darkk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Darkk.
Barbo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Darkk throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barbo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jab, jab by Barbo - just one landing.
Darkk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barbo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Darkk throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbo.
Ebeneezer Darkk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Darkk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Darkk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Darkk feints and then cracks Barbo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbo down.
Barbo digs a good hook to Darkk's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Darkk misses with a kick to the body.
Darkk throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Darkk misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ebeneezer Darkk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Darkk 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ebeneezer Darkk!

Event: Aspire 65: McGee vs Lee
Date: Aug 06, 2017

#R1#
Barbo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Carvalho feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barbo's calf.
Barbo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carvalho lunges at Barbo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barbo's hand.
Barbo scores with the left hand. Carvalho knows he should have avoided that one.
Barbo misses with an uppercut.
Barbo throws a leg kick
and Carvalho counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Carvalho throws a body shot but no joy.
Carvalho lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Carvalho's calf.
A big left from Barbo misses. #CL#
Barbo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Barbo stalling.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carvalho.
Carvalho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barbo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carvalho scores with a shot to the side of Barbo's head.
Barbo just leaning against Carvalho, taking a breather.
Barbo working aggressively here.
Barbo is pushing Carvalho up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Carvalho prevents a body shot from Barbo. #T1#
Barbo gets underhooks to prevent Carvalho's takedown attempt.
Barbo misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Carvalho pulls guard.
Barbo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Carvalho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barbo is aware though and is defending well.
Barbo looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Carvalho is looking for a triangle here but Barbo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Carvalho is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Carvalho can't do much from the bottom here.
Carvalho is looking for a sweep.
Carvalho can't do much from the bottom here.
Carvalho is letting Barbo control him for a moment.
Barbo trying to control the action but Carvalho is working from the bottom. #T3#
Carvalho is trying to improve his position.
Carvalho struggling a bit here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barbo controls the position from side control.
Carvalho is looking to regain half guard here but Barbo keeps moving and retains side control.
Carvalho defending against the ground and pound. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Barbo controlling the position from side mount.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Carvalho tries to work over Barbo's front leg with a kick but Barbo checks it.
Barbo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Gustavo Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carvalho misses with a body shot.
Carvalho has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Barbo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Carvalho throws a low kick but Barbo moves out of range easily.
Barbo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barbo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Carvalho throws a leg kick but Barbo checks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carvalho blocks a jab.
Barbo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carvalho blocks a leg kick.
Carvalho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Carvalho fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barbo checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sala Barbo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Barbo throws an off balance right hand
and Carvalho counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbo connects with the punch.
Carvalho misses the shot to the body.
Barbo throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbo throws a head kick that misses.
Carvalho drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barbo defends it well.
Carvalho has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barbo.
Carvalho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbo misses with a head kick.
Barbo throws a push kick but Carvalho slaps the foot to one side.
Carvalho looks for a takedown but Barbo sprawls well.
Carvalho is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barbo rather than just go for the knockout.
Carvalho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carvalho throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbo.
Barbo throws a wild body kick that Carvalho sees coming a mile off.
Carvalho appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barbo misses with a double jab.
Sala Barbo is winning the standup battle so far.
Carvalho throws a looping overhand right but Barbo ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Barbo avoids the body shot from Carvalho.
Carvalho scores with a hook.
Barbo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Barbo misses.
Carvalho's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barbo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Carvalho scrambles back to his feet.
Barbo works Carvalho's body with a nice hook.
Barbo swings for the body but Carvalho moves out of range.
Barbo tries a head kick but it misses.
Barbo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barbo slips under a jab from Carvalho.
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from Carvalho.
Barbo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Carvalho.#CL#
Barbo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barbo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Carvalho misses with the head strike. #T2#
Barbo has a couple of punches blocked by Carvalho.
Barbo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carvalho is defending well for now.
Carvalho misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Barbo.
A head punch on the inside from Barbo fails to land.
Barbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carvalho throws a head punch that misses.
Carvalho misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barbo'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.
A head punch on the inside from Barbo fails to land.
Carvalho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barbo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
Carvalho struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbo controls his hands.
Carvalho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Carvalho pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Carvalho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carvalho bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barbo's guard. #REVB#
Barbo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carvalho on the ground.
Carvalho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Carvalho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barbo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carvalho can do to turn this around?
Carvalho lands a couple of digs.
Carvalho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Carvalho lands a couple of elbows.
Carvalho throws a big elbow that misses.
Carvalho throwing strikes from guard but Barbo blocks nicely. #T4#
Carvalho throws an elbow that misses. Barbo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Carvalho's guard. Nice move by Barbo!#REVR#
Carvalho wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Barbo is now in half guard.
Carvalho is looking to improve his position.
Carvalho makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carvalho.#SUB2#
Carvalho working for a triangle but Barbo defends it easily.
Carvalho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sala Barbo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Barbo wants to clinch up but Carvalho keeps it at a distance.
Carvalho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbo.
Carvalho doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Carvalho throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barbo.
Carvalho stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barbo.
Carvalho throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barbo tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Carvalho misses.
Barbo misses with a body punch
and Carvalho counters with a straight right hand.
A clash of legs there as Barbo blocks the low kick.
Carvalho digs a good body shot into Barbo's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barbo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carvalho lands with a hook. Barbo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Carvalho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carvalho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Carvalho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbo.
Barbo is looking to slow Carvalho down with leg kicks.
Barbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbo throwing a counter right hand but Carvalho manages to avoid it.
Carvalho pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barbo is out of range and Carvalho settles back down.
Carvalho throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barbo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Carvalho thinking.
Barbo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Carvalho misses with a straight right.
It looked like Barbo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Carvalho looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Carvalho scores with a jab. Barbo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Carvalho 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.
Carvalho misses with a body shot.
Carvalho is looking to chop away at Barbo's legs.
Barbo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carvalho feints the counter takedown.
Barbo moves away from the strike by Carvalho.
Barbo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carvalho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbo tries a head kick but it misses.
As Barbo backs off Carvalho throws a huge counter combo but Barbo manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Barbo moves forwards but Carvalho connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barbo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carvalho throws a solid leg kick but Barbo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Carvalho.
Carvalho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbo moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbo misses the target.
Barbo punishes Carvalho's body with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Carvalho misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbo misses the target.
Carvalho throws a jab when Barbo was well out of range.
Barbo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Carvalho circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barbo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Carvalho. Carvalho obviously looking to wear him down.
Barbo misses with a kick to the body.
Carvalho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbo.
Barbo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Carvalho fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barbo throws a hook but Carvalho avoids it easily.#T3#
Carvalho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbo moves away.
Carvalho comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barbo moves out of range as Carvalho strikes.
Carvalho misses with a wild body shot.
Carvalho takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Carvalho fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Carvalho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbo throws a jab but it's blocked by Carvalho.
Barbo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Carvalho throws a nice inside leg kick.
Carvalho wants to land a leg kick but Barbo is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbo misses the target.
Barbo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Carvalho. Carvalho obviously looking to wear him down.
Barbo looks to land a right hand but Carvalho moved out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Barbo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Carvalho checks the leg kick.
Barbo tries to land a front kick but Carvalho steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barbo connects with a solid leg kick.
Barbo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carvalho. That did some damage!
Barbo connects with a jab.
Carvalho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbo.
Barbo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Carvalho walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barbo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gustavo Carvalho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carvalho lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Carvalho throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barbo on the side of the head.
Carvalho blocks the body kick.
Barbo blocks a leg kick.
Barbo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Carvalho lands with an overhand left.
Carvalho's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barbo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carvalho.
A big right from Carvalho misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Carvalho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barbo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sala Barbo!
A very excited looking Sala Barbo 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: RFC 44:Slaughterday Night Live
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
St Hype tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
St Hype looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Barbo.
St Hype swings for the body but Barbo moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Barbo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
St Hype takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
St Hype swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barbo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
St Hype tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbo was well out of range. Poor timing from St Hype.
St Hype tries to clinch but Barbo is having none of it. #CL#
St Hype darts in and clinches Barbo up against the cage.
Barbo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbo blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for St Hype.
Barbo misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo stalls.
St Hype works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from St Hype.
St Hype lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Barbo fails to land. #T1#
Barbo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
St Hype throws a head punch that misses.
St Hype blocks a punch to the side of the head.
St Hype throws a head punch that misses.
Barbo throws a punch but it's blocked by St Hype.
Barbo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barbo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barbo lands a left hand that snaps the head of St Hype backwards.
Barbo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barbo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Barbo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
St Hype misses with a punch to the body.
St Hype tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbo misses with some punches.
St Hype lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St Hype.
Barbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbo tries to work over St Hype's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbo misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Barbo avoiding damage.
St Hype lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St Hype lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barbo lands with a short shot to the head.
Barbo misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbo pushes St Hype back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
St Hype tries to break the clinch but Barbo is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from Barbo.
A short right from St Hype on the inside.
St Hype swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from St Hype.
Barbo swings wildly with an uppercut but St Hype uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
St Hype lands a body punch.
St Hype misses with a shot to the kidneys.
St Hype misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbo. #T3#
St Hype misses with a hook from the clinch.
St Hype misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbo misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbo.
Barbo trying to control the position but instead, St Hype has worked for underhooks and has pushed Barbo into the cage.
Barbo has a couple of punches blocked by St Hype.
Barbo misses with some punches.
Barbo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
St Hype misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbo blocks an uppercut.
St Hype blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbo lands a hook that snaps the head of St Hype backwards.
Barbo throws a punch but it's blocked by St Hype.
Barbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
St Hype goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Barbo. #T4#
Barbo tries a body shot but St Hype blocks it.
Barbo leaning against his opponent.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
St Hype working aggressively here.
Barbo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
St Hype tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
St Hype misses with a body punch.
Barbo swings wildly with an uppercut but St Hype uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbo has a couple of punches blocked by St Hype.
St Hype blocks an uppercut.
Barbo swings wildly with an uppercut but St Hype uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbo prevents a body shot from St Hype.
Barbo scores with a shot to the side of St Hype's head.
Barbo misses with some punches.
Barbo has a couple of punches blocked by St Hype.
St Hype tries a body shot but Barbo blocks it.
St Hype blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sala Barbo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
St Hype scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barbo in his tracks.
Nice body punch from St Hype.
Barbo lands a front kick.
Barbo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
St Hype has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
St Hype paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barbo cracks a nice hook into St Hype's ribs.
St Hype lands with an overhand left.
Barbo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barbo lands a body shot.
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!
St Hype tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Barbo counter with a right hand.
St Hype moves into range and connects with a jab.
St Hype scores with a nice strike.
Donk. St Hype catches Barbo right on the button with a cross.#T1#
St Hype misses with an uppercut.
Barbo swats away the attempt to clinch by St Hype.
Barbo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
St Hype throws a poor cross that misses
and Barbo counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Barbo gets tackled into the cage by St Hype. St Hype maintains the clinch.
Barbo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
St Hype on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barbo prevents a body shot from St Hype.
Barbo lands a left hand. #ROC2#
St Hype is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Barbo.
Barbo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh St Hype is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barbo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Barbo.
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!
Barbo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Barbo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbo unloads with a big right hand that wobbles St Hype! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Barbo is unloading with more strikes now! St Hype drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sala Barbo!
An out of breath Sala Barbo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RFC 41: Brutal Beating
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
St Hype doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
St Hype makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barbo blocks a body shot from St Hype.
A bit of stalling here from Barbo. #BC2#
St Hype pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
St Hype has managed to clinch.
Barbo has St Hype pressed against the cage.
St Hype working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St Hype.
St Hype tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
St Hype fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Hype works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barbo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Barbo.
St Hype blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of St Hypes head.
St Hype misses with a body punch. #T1#
Barbo trying to stall but St Hype improves his position.
A short uppercut from Barbo.
Barbo lands with a light punch inside.
St Hype misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barbo.
Barbo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
St Hype has a couple of punches blocked by Barbo.
Barbo leaning his opponent against the cage.
St Hype tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
St Hype throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbo.
Barbo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
St Hype tries to work over Barbo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
St Hype misses with a hook to the ribs.
St Hype fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
St Hype tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
St Hype misses with a punch on the inside.
St Hype can't find room to land a body shot as Barbo controls the action. #T2#
St Hype blocks an uppercut.
St Hype tries to work over Barbo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from St Hype fails to land.
Barbo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barbo swings wildly with an uppercut but St Hype uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
St Hype pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
St Hype tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Barbo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
St Hype throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
St Hype darts in and clinches Barbo up against the cage.#BC#
Barbo breaks from the clinch.
St Hype takes a shot right to the bread basket.
St Hype with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Decent striking displayed by Barbo there.
A slow jab from Barbo misses its intended target.
Barbo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barbo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by St Hype. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
St Hype misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbo misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
St Hype swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbo stalling in the clinch but St Hype improves position.
St Hype tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
St Hype throws a head punch that misses.
Barbo has a couple of punches blocked by St Hype.
St Hype misses with some punches.
St Hype tries a body shot but Barbo blocks it.
St Hype misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbo tries a body shot but St Hype blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by St Hype as Barbo tries to tie him up.
Barbo throws a punch but it's blocked by St Hype.
Barbo blocks a body shot from St Hype. #T4#
St Hype scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barbo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
St Hype takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from St Hype.
Barbo swings wildly with an uppercut but St Hype uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbo takes a shot to the head.
Barbo has a couple of punches blocked by St Hype.
A short uppercut from St Hype.
Barbo lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
St Hype doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barbo wants to stall.
Barbo blocking some punches.
St Hype blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
St Hype lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sala Barbo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
St Hype displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbo throws out the jab. #CL#
Barbo has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbo.
St Hype throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbo.
St Hype tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Barbo lands with a light punch inside.
Barbo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sala Barbo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barbo tries to circle away but St Hype has him pinned against the cage.
St Hype misses with the head strike.
St Hype throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbo.
St Hype has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Barbo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if St Hype can turn it around.
St Hype controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo lands an uppercut.
Barbo pushes off an throws an elbow but St Hype leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from St Hype fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from St Hype fails to land. #T1#
St Hype lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
St Hype working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
St Hype lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barbo blocking some punches.
St Hype swings away with an uppercut that misses.
St Hype misses with some punches.
Barbo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of St Hypes head.
Barbo scores with a shoulder strike.
St Hype takes a shot to the head.
St Hype takes a shot to the head.
Barbo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
St Hype lands a hook to the side of the head.
St Hype keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barbo's efforts to push away.
St Hype tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbo swings wildly with an uppercut but St Hype uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbo blocks a body shot from St Hype. #T2#
Barbo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Barbo scores with a nice short uppercut.
St Hype misses with a body punch.
St Hype misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbo blocks a body shot from St Hype.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from St Hype. #TD2#
St Hype pulls guard successfully.
Barbo wants to pass the guard but St Hype is keeping the position.
Barbo looking to sit in guard and control but St Hype gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
St Hype is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Barbo has his hands on St Hype's head, controlling the position.
St Hype controlling from the top position.
Barbo is controlling St Hype's posture.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
St Hype stopping the sweep attempt from Barbo.
St Hype is fighting to break Barbo's control of his arms but Barbo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
St Hype is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
St Hype tests Barbo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
St Hype throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Perry St Hype will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Barbo.
Nice cross by St Hype.
St Hype tries to clinch up but Barbo circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
St Hype moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbo.
Barbo misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from St Hype fails to land.
Barbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbo lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St Hype.
St Hype doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from St Hype.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Hype blocks a punch to the side of the head.
St Hype gets through Barbo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
St Hype misses with some punches.
Barbo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
St Hype tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbo's elbow.
St Hype lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St Hype.
Barbo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barbo misses with some punches.
Barbo has a couple of punches blocked by St Hype.
A head punch on the inside from Barbo fails to land.
A short uppercut from Barbo.
St Hype pushes Barbo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
St Hype blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of St Hype backwards.
St Hype misses with a body punch.
St Hype swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
St Hype trying to stall but Barbo improves his position.
Barbo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barbo misses with a punch to the body.
St Hype has a couple of punches blocked by Barbo.
St Hype's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Barbo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
St Hype struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbo controls his hands.
St Hype throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbo lands with a short shot to the head.
St Hype has Barbo pushed against the cage.
Barbo blocking some punches.
St Hype swings away with an uppercut that misses.
St Hype misses with the head strike.
Barbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbo lands with a left to the head.
Barbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by St Hype.
Barbo misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from St Hype.
St Hype lands a body shot in the clinch.
St Hype lands a body punch. #T3#
St Hype digs a right hand into Barbo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barbo's gas tank.
Barbo blocks a body shot from St Hype.
Barbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by St Hype.
Barbo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from St Hype.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
St Hype has a couple of punches blocked by Barbo.
Barbo lands a left hand that snaps the head of St Hype backwards.
Barbo misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbo misses with some punches.
St Hype blocks a punch to the side of the head.
St Hype misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbo has a couple of punches blocked by St Hype. #T4#
Barbo has a couple of punches blocked by St Hype.
St Hype lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barbo.
Barbo lands a hook that snaps the head of St Hype backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbo.
Barbo blocks an uppercut.
St Hype blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from St Hype.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barbo is trying to maintain a safe position but St Hype gets an underhook and turns Barbo into the cage.
Barbo tries a body shot but St Hype blocks it.
Barbo throws a head punch that misses.
St Hype throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barbos head.
Barbo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
St Hype lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
St Hype blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Barbo as the two fighters clinch.
St Hype blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbo swings wildly with an uppercut but St Hype uses good head movement to avoid it.

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 Sala Barbo.
I think Barbo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: ICON Fight NIGHT 12
Date: Mar 10, 2017

#R1#
Barbo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Escobar Chavez has time to react.
Escobar Chavez blocks a head kick by Barbo.
Barbo avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Barbo throws a lazy uppercut
and Escobar Chavez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the body
and Barbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Escobar Chavez doesn't manage to clinch there - Barbo circles away.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar Chavez scores with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Escobar Chavez 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.
Barbo throws a leg kick
and Escobar Chavez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Escobar Chavez 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 Barbo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barbo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch but Barbo moves away
and Barbo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
Escobar Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar Chavez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barbo rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Barbo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice defenses there by Barbo.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut
and Barbo counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbo throws a head kick that half lands.
Barbo misses with a body punch
and Escobar Chavez counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbo looks to throw the jab but Escobar Chavez is out of range.
Nice shot lands for Escobar Chavez.
Barbo misses with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Escobar Chavez looks to land a right hand but Barbo moved out of range.
Barbo misses with a hook
and Escobar Chavez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barbo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar Chavez tries to land a front kick but Barbo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barbo throws a counter high kick but Escobar Chavez was just alert enough to avoid it.
Barbo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Barbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar Chavez.
Barbo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Barbo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Escobar Chavez lands with a nice body punch.
Escobar Chavez connects with a right hand. Barbo shakes it off.
Escobar Chavez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barbo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab.
Escobar Chavez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barbo keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Barbo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Escobar Chavez forces Barbo back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Barbo throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Barbo controls the action.
Barbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez presses Barbo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Escobar Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbo blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Escobar Chavez.
Barbo scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Escobar Chavez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Escobar Chavez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
Barbo misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over Barbo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbo.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short shot to the head.
Escobar Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbo just leaning against Escobar Chavez, taking a breather.
Barbo blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbo.
Barbo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar Chavez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barbo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar Chavez.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Escobar Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez 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##CL2#
Escobar Chavez has managed to clinch.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Barbo digs a right hand into Escobar Chavez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Escobar Chavez's gas tank.
Barbo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Barbo.
Escobar Chavez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barbo.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbo.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land. #BC#
Barbo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Escobar Chavez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbo misses with an uppercut
and Escobar Chavez counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbo blocks a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Escobar Chavez as he connects with a hook.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Escobar Chavez clinches up with Barbo and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Barbo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Escobar Chavez avoids it.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Barbo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Escobar Chavez can turn it around.
A short uppercut from Escobar Chavez.
Barbo throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Escobar Chavez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbo lands with a light punch inside.
Barbo swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
Barbo lands a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez presses Barbo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar Chavez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Barbo avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage. #T2#
Barbo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barbo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Escobar Chavez lands with a light punch inside.
Barbo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar Chavez scores with a shot to the side of Barbo's head. #BC#
Barbo breaks from the clinch.
Barbo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbo moves away.
Barbo tries to counter by clinching up but Escobar Chavez breaks away and moves out of range.
Barbo tries to clinch but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Barbo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice strike.
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Barbo counter with a right hand.
Escobar Chavez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Barbo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Escobar Chavez counter with a right hand.
Escobar Chavez is looking to land body kicks.
Barbo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick
and Barbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Escobar Chavez is looking to clinch but Barbo is avoiding it.
Barbo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barbo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbo tries to land a body kick
and Escobar Chavez counters with a straight right hand.
Barbo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Escobar Chavez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Escobar Chavez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches. #T4#
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbo's elbow.
Escobar Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Barbo swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
Barbo misses with a body punch.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar Chavez.
A short right from Escobar Chavez on the inside.
Barbo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Barbo stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez gets through Barbo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Escobar Chavez as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbo's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Barbo tries to keep at a distance but Escobar Chavez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Escobar Chavez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbo.
Barbo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
Barbo tries to throw a body punch but Escobar Chavez avoids it by throwing Barbo back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
A body shot lands from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barbos head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escobar Chavez.
Barbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbo leaning against his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Escobar Chavez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Barbo trying to stall but Escobar Chavez improves his position.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Barbo.
Barbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Escobar Chavez.
Nice body punch from Escobar Chavez - that landed with a thud.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
Escobar Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Escobar Chavez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Escobar Chavez lands a body punch.
Escobar Chavez digs a right hand underneath Barbo's ribcage. Barbo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Escobar Chavez.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Escobar Chavez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Escobar Chavez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barbo.
Nice body punch from Escobar Chavez.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar Chavez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar Chavez is leaning against Barbo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Escobar Chavez lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
A short right from Escobar Chavez on the inside.
Escobar Chavez lands with a right to the head.
Sala Barbo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbo takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Escobar Chavez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Barbo is rocked!
Escobar Chavez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Barbo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Barbo.
Barbo blocking some punches.
Escobar Chavez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez works on Barbo's body with a couple of short punches.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez lands a hook that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbo working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Barbo controls the action.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez gets through Barbo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Barbo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbo lands a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Barbo fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbo.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
Barbo working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Escobar Chavez as the two fighters clinch.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice uppercut.
Barbo working aggressively here.
Barbo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Barbo.
Barbo seems to have got his legs back now.
Barbo lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez blocks the elbow strike.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
A short uppercut from Escobar Chavez.
Barbo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short shot to the head.
Barbo trying to stall but Escobar Chavez improves his position.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbo working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbo.
Barbo misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot to the head.
Escobar Chavez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez lands an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Escobar Chavez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Escobar Chavez 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Escobar Chavez!
A very excited looking Ramon Escobar Chavez 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: ICON Fight NIGHT 10
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Malingo throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbo! But no joy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barbo, right into the meat.
Barbo throws a jab when Malingo was well out of range.
Barbo misses the jab.
Malingo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barbo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Malingo ducks under a wild hook from Barbo.
An attempted straight right counter from Malingo misses the target.
A big right from Malingo misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo takes one to the chin there.
A big right from Malingo misses.
Barbo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Barbo throws a right hand that misses
and Malingo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Malingo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #CL2#
Barbo moves into the clinch successfully.
Barbo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Malingo wants to take the fight to the mat but Barbo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Barbo misses with a body punch. #BC#
Malingo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malingo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbo! But no joy.
Malingo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barbo defends it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Barbo misses.
Sala Barbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Barbo has closed the distance and engaged Malingo in a clinch. #T2#
Barbo prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Malingo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbo stalls.
Malingo avoids a wild elbow strike from Barbo.
Barbo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Malingo's efforts to push away.
Barbo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barbo gets underhooks to prevent Malingo's takedown attempt.
A short right from Barbo.
Barbo lands a hook that snaps the head of Malingo backwards.
Still in the clinch, Barbo scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right from Barbo on the inside.
Barbo lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barbo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barbo lands a left hand. #T3#
Malingo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barbo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Barbo is struggling to control the position.
Barbo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barbo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Malingo's efforts to push away.
Barbo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#
It looks like Eddie Malingo has been cut.
Malingo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barbo after a bit of a struggle.
Barbo stalling against the cage.
Malingo wants to break free but Barbo has control.
Barbo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Malingo takes a shot to the head.
Barbo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Malingo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barbo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Malingo fails to pull guard.
A short uppercut from Barbo.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T4#
Malingo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barbo after a bit of a struggle.
Barbo prevents the takedown attempt.
Barbo digs a right hand into Malingo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Malingo's gas tank.
Barbo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Barbo. #ROC2#
Malingo is rocked!
Barbo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Malingo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barbo has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Malingo - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Barbo, and another! Malingo is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Sala Barbo!
An out of breath Sala Barbo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Revolution XC 12
Date: Jan 10, 2017

#R1#
Barbo throws a hook to the side of Stone's head but Stone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Stone counters with a quick kick to the body but Barbo blocks it.
That kick from Stone tenderised Barbo's leg. Barbo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stone throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Barbo to counter with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Stone.
Stone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbo throws out the jab.
Barbo scores with a nice head shot.
Stone takes one to the chin there.
Stone attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Barbo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barbo throws a leg kick
and Stone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stone takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stone misses with a leg kick
and Barbo counters with a left and a right that stings Stone.
Barbo wants to clinch up but Stone keeps it at a distance.
Barbo cracks a nice hook into Stone's ribs.#T1#
Barbo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barbo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stone.
Barbo throws a leg kick but Stone moved away.
Barbo blocks a low kick nicely.
Barbo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stone attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jab from Stone.
Stone connects with a solid leg kick.
Kidney Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone misses with a left hand
and Barbo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stone. Barbo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stone takes a step back to recover.
Barbo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stone counters with a nice uppercut.
Stone slips a jab from Barbo.
Barbo has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Barbo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stone throws a body shot but no joy.
Stone takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stone takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stone is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Barbo misses with a body shot.
Stone pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barbo is out of range and Stone settles back down.
Stone throws a leg kick but Barbo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stone scores with a nice head shot.
Barbo throws a lazy uppercut
letting Stone counter with a right hand.
Stone moves out of range of the strikes.
Stone swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Barbo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Stone scores with a nice strike.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stone.
Stone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbo.
Stone throws a leg kick
and Stone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stone lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big right from Barbo misses.
Stone is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Barbo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stone.
Stone is looking to chop away at Barbo's legs.
A nice side step and Barbo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Barbo cracks Stone with an open hand slap.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barbo.
Stone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stone walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barbo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stone throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Stone moves away from the strike by Barbo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stone misses with a body shot.
Barbo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jab, jab by Barbo - just one landing.
Barbo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stone thows a leg kick but Barbo checks it
and Barbo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stone's knee momentarily.
Stone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barbo lands a nice looking body shot.
Stone misses with a shot to the body
and Barbo counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbo scores with a jab to the body.
Stone throws a leg kick
and Barbo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sala Barbo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Stone delivers a nice body kick.
Barbo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barbo throws a low kick but Stone moves out of range easily.
Stone is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Barbo.
Barbo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barbo moves out of range of the body kick.
That kick from Stone tenderised Barbo's leg. Barbo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barbo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stone's hands.
Barbo throws a right and a left that both miss.
A quick step to the side and Stone tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbo throws a shot from downtown. Stone moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone throws a sloppy body shot
and Barbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stone throws out a powerful jab.
Stone throws a lazy right hand but Barbo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stone gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Barbo thuds his shin into the meat of Stone's side.
Barbo tries to clinch up.
Barbo throws a right hand that misses
and Stone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
An inside leg kick lands from Barbo.
Stone blocks a jab.
Barbo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stone throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stone throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbo lands with a nice body punch.
Stone misses with a low kick.
Barbo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stone throws a leg kick which misses Barbo's front leg but catches the back leg as Barbo tries to avoid it. #T2#
Barbo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stone can pounce on him.
Stone throws a leg kick but Barbo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Barbo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stone throws a leg kick but Barbo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Barbo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barbo connects with a body shot.
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!
Stone gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Stone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barbo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Stone might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick from Stone misses.
Barbo throws a leg kick
and Stone counters with a thumping low kick.
Barbo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
Stone clobbers Barbo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stone is looking to score with low kicks.
A little jabbing left from Barbo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stone just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barbo tries to land a front kick but Stone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barbo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stone throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A swing and a miss from Stone.
Barbo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Stone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbo.
Stone takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Barbo moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Barbo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stone looks for the body kick but Barbo saw that one coming.
Despite the aggression on Barbo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
Stone fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barbo checks it well.
Stone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Both fighters circling a little - Barbo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Barbo throws a leg kick but Stone sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barbo throws a push kick but Stone slaps the foot to one side.
Stone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stone throws a body punch but Barbo moves out of range.
Barbo throws a counter combo.
A low kick from Stone is predictable there
and Barbo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stone shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stone connects with an inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stone.
Nice body kick from Stone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sala Barbo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Stone attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Barbo does it's job there.
Stone cracks the inside of Barbo's front leg.
Stone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barbo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stone throws a low kick, looking for Barbo's leg but Barbo calmly moves out of range.
Barbo throws a series of punches but Stone avoids them all with ease.
Stone misses with a low kick.
Stone looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stone misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo throws a shot from downtown. Stone moves away and avoids it.
Barbo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stone.
Stone slips a jab from Barbo.
And Stone counters with a quick kick to the body but Barbo blocks it.
Barbo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stone sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Barbo lands with a straight right. Stone didn't see that one coming.
Barbo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stone fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice defenses there by Stone.
An attempted straight right counter from Stone misses the target.
Sala Barbo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barbo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barbo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbo connects with a solid leg kick.
A lazy left from Barbo finds it's target.#T2#
Stone throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barbo counters with a body kick that stops Stone in his tracks momentarily.
Stone moves out of range of the body kick from Barbo.
Stone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stone misses with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stone misses with a low kick.
Stone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kidney Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stone.
Barbo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barbo checks a leg kick.
Stone looks to land a body kick but Barbo moved away.
Barbo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Stone throws a shot from downtown. Barbo moves away and avoids it.
Stone just misses with a punch to the body.
Stone jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barbo connects with a nice looking jab.
Barbo loads up on a big right hand but Stone slips the punch.
Stone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barbo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stone looks to land a left hand but Barbo moved out of range nicely.
Barbo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stone clobbers Barbo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barbo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stone smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Barbo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
Barbo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stone counters with a stiff right hand.
Stone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stone walks into a jab.
A big right from Barbo misses.
Stone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbo.
Stone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barbo lands a right hook to the body.
Barbo checks a low kick from Stone.
Stone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barbo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stone misses with a kick to the body
and Barbo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbo checks a low kick from Stone.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sala Barbo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barbo 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sala Barbo!
Our winner, Sala Barbo, 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2016

#R1#
Barbo scores with a sloppy right hand. Tu should have avoided that one.
Nice shot by Barbo.
Barbo scores with a body shot.
Barbo's corner calls for a 1-2. Barbo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Barbo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barbo scores with a three punch combo!
Tu throws a wild hook but Barbo just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Tu gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Barbo raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sala Barbo!
A victorious Sala Barbo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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