Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Katoor clinches with his opponent.
Batra working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Katoor.
Batra swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Batra decides to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Batra looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Katoor wanted to stand there but Batra had control of the position.
Batra is controlling Katoor's posture.
Katoor trying to stand up but can't free himself from Batra's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batra pulls Katoor in close to his closed guard and prevents Katoor from doing any damage or advancing position.
Katoor is looking to stand up but Batra won't let him.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Batra managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Batra bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Batra buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Katoor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Batra just misses with a punch to the body.
Katoor tries to counter with a takedown but Batra is quick to defend against it.
Gobal Batra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Batra.
Batra tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Katoor is able to avoid easily.
Katoor ducks under a wild hook from Batra.#CL#
Katoor closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Katoor fails to land.
Batra swings wildly with an uppercut but Katoor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batra swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Katoor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Batra throws a punch but it's blocked by Katoor.
Batra scores with a nice hook to the head.
Batra working aggressively here.
Katoor misses with the head strike.
Batra tries to work over Katoor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Batra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Katoor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katoor prevents a body shot from Batra.
Batra can't find room to land a body shot as Katoor controls the action.
Katoor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Batra lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Katoor lands with a light punch inside.
Batra avoids the elbow strike from Katoor, against the cage.
Batra is trying to pull guard but Katoor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Katoor lands an elbow inside.
Batra takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Gobal Batra has been cut.
Batra is trying to pull guard but Katoor has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Katoor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Batra's defenses.
Batra gets through Katoor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Katoor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katoor.
Katoor tries to throw a body punch but Batra avoids it by throwing Katoor back against the cage.
Batra lands a nice uppercut.
Batra prevents a body shot from Katoor.
Katoor tries to throw a body punch but Batra avoids it by throwing Katoor back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Batra.
Katoor lands an elbow inside.
Katoor is leaning against Batra and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Katoor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Batra lands a shoulder strike.
Batra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Batra.
A left hand lands to the body for Katoor.
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!
Batra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Katoor working aggressively here. #T4#
Katoor being controlled against the cage.
Batra throws a head punch that misses.
Batra can't find room to land a body shot as Katoor controls the action.
Batra lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Katoor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Batra tries to pull guard but Katoor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ranji Katoor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gobal Batra.
Batra tries to work over Katoor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Katoor working aggressively here.
I was talking to Katoor's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Katoor blocks a body shot from Batra.
Batra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Katoor can't find room to land a body shot as Batra controls the action.
Katoor pushes off an throws an elbow but Batra leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Katoor gets through Batra's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Batra.
Batra lands a hook that snaps the head of Katoor backwards.
Batra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Batra.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gobal Batra will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gobal Batra's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Batra throws a low kick but Katoor avoids it.
Batra thuds his shin into the meat of Katoor's side.
Batra throws a sloppy head kick and Katoor moves out of range easily.
Katoor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Katoor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Katoor is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Batra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Katoor closes the distance and pushes Batra back into the cage.
Katoor lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Katoor fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Batra.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Katoor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Batra's brow.
Batra blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Batra fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Batra.
Katoor throws an elbow but it misses.
Batra has a couple of punches blocked by Katoor. #TD2#
Batra successfully pulls guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katoor is fighting to break Batra's control of his arms but Batra is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Katoor has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Batra is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Katoor is fighting to break Batra's control of his arms but Batra is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SU#
Katoor gets to his feet - Batra follows without any prompting.
A punch lands to the side of Katoor 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Batra throws the left hand but Katoor avoids the punch easily.
Ranji Katoor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Batra darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Katoor clinches.
Batra tries to pull guard but Katoor won't allow it.
Batra tries to pull guard but Katoor holds him up against the cage and eventually Batra drops back down to his feet.
Batra tries to pull guard but Katoor holds him up against the cage and eventually Batra drops back down to his feet.
Ranji Katoor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gobal Batra.#T2#
Katoor is working Batra over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Batra.
Katoor blocks an uppercut.
Katoor throws a punch but it's blocked by Batra.
Batra tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Batra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Batra struggles to land a body shot inside as Katoor controls his hands.
Katoor comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Batra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Katoor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Katoor misses with an elbow strike.
Batra digs a right hand underneath Katoor's ribcage. Katoor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batra scores with a hook to the body.
Batra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Katoor blocking some punches.
Batra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Batra fails to pull guard. #T3#
Batra misses with a punch on the inside.
Katoor lands an elbow inside. #TD2#
Batra pulls guard.
Katoor tries to stand but Batra is controlling from the bottom.
Batra has control of Katoor's left arm, preventing Katoor from doing any damage.
Katoor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Katoor would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Batra managing to control the position.
Katoor wants to stand but Batra has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4##SU#
Batra is working an open guard so Katoor takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Batra looks to score with a jab to the body but Katoor is just out of range.#CL#
Katoor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Katoor lands a body shot.
Batra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Katoor lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Batra tries to pull guard but Katoor won't allow it.
Katoor comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Batra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Batra blocks a body shot from Katoor.
Batra tries to pull guard but Katoor won't allow it.
Batra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Batra misses with some punches.
Batra tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Katoor doesn't land with the attempted 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 Ranji Katoor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gobal Batra's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Katoor drops his hands momentarily and Batra takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Batra uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Batra has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Katoor tries to clinch there but Batra circles away.
Gobal Batra seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Katoor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Batra throws a hook to the side of Katoor's head but Katoor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Batra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Katoor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Batra throws out a leg kick but Katoor moves out of range and Batra only half commits.
Batra pivots, looking for a leg kick but Katoor is out of range and Batra settles back down.
Batra lands with a kick to the ribs.
Katoor tries to clinch but Batra moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Katoor forces Batra back against the cage and clinches.
Katoor tries to work over Batra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Batra.
Katoor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Katoor misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Batra tries a body shot but Katoor blocks it.
Katoor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Batra pushes Katoor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Katoor lands a shot to the body.
Batra tries to pull guard but Katoor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Katoor misses with a body punch.
Batra swings wildly with an uppercut but Katoor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batra lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Batra throws a punch but it's blocked by Katoor.
Batra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Batra digs a right hand into Katoor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Katoor's gas tank.
Batra is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Batra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ranji Katoor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Katoor fails to land.
Batra tries to pull guard but Katoor won't allow it.
Ranji Katoor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gobal Batra.
Batra is trying to maintain a safe position but Katoor gets an underhook and turns Batra into the cage.#T2#
Katoor throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Katoor struggles to land a body shot inside as Batra controls his hands.
Batra tries a body shot but Katoor blocks it.
A short right from Katoor.
Katoor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Batra takes a shot to the head.
Katoor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Batra's defenses.
Katoor tries to work over Batra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Katoor misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Batra avoids a wild elbow strike from Katoor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice elbow from Katoor. #CUT#That has opened up Gobal Batra's cut even more.
Katoor swings wildly with an uppercut but Batra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Katoor lands an uppercut.
Batra swings wildly with an uppercut but Katoor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batra doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Nice elbow from Katoor.
Batra throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Katoors head.
Batra takes an elbow to the forehead.
Katoor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Katoor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Katoor. #TD2#
Batra decides to pull guard.
Batra looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SU#
Katoor gets to his feet - Batra follows without any prompting.
Batra pivots, looking for a leg kick but Katoor is out of range and Batra settles back down.
Batra throws a front kick that sends Katoor stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Katoor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Katoor swings wildly with an uppercut but Batra uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Katoor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Katoor.
Batra tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Katoor looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Batra tries to throw a body punch but Katoor avoids it by throwing Batra back against the cage.
Batra stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Batra lands with a light punch inside.
Batra tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Katoor smiles and moves away.
Katoor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Katoor forces Batra back against the cage and clinches.
Katoor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Katoor.
Katoor looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Katoor lands an elbow inside that Batra shrugs off.
Batra misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ranji Katoor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Katoor 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ranji Katoor!
After the big win, Ranji Katoor made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors The Thrift Shop - Cheap Clothes and Laundry and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Pride FC 61
Date: Nov 20, 2019

#R1#
Donk. Batra catches Brock right on the button with a cross.
Brock misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Brock moves into range and clinches up with Batra.
A head punch on the inside from Batra fails to land.
Brock tries to work over Batra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Batra.
Brock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Batra tries to pull guard but Brock holds him up against the cage and eventually Batra drops back down to his feet.
Batra tries to work over Brock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Batra decides to pull guard.
Batra managing to control the position.
Brock trying to control the position from guard on top but Batra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batra pulls Brock in to control the position.
Batra keeping full guard, as Brock tries to pass. #T1#
Brock stays in close to Batra's body and controls the position.
Batra wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Brock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Batra swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Batra trying to control the position.
Batra is pulling down on Brock's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brock defending well as Batra loads up on a big left hand.
Brock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Batra scoring well with a low kick there.
Batra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brock digs a good body shot into Batra's ribs.
Brock blocks a head kick by Batra. #T2#
Batra connects with an inside leg kick.
Brock finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Batra throws a jab but it's blocked by Brock.
Brock throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Brock throws a poor cross that misses
and Batra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brock misses the jab.
Brock connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brock lands with a shot to the body.
Batra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Batra avoids the body shot from Brock.
Brock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brock lands a jab to Batra's midsection.
Batra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brock throws a looping overhand right but Batra ducks down to avoid it.
Batra avoids the body shot from Brock.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Batra. #T3#
Brock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Batra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Batra tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brock misses with a body kick.
Batra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brock.
Batra raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brock. Batra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Batra chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Batra avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Batra lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brock doesn't seem phased though.
Batra misses with a low kick.
Brock avoids the head kick by Batra.
Batra throws a sloppy head kick and Brock moves out of range easily.
Batra throws a hook but Brock blocks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Batra 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 Brock has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brock and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brock blocks a head kick by Batra.
An inside leg kick lands from Brock.
Brock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Batra throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brock defending well as Batra loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot by Batra.
A solid body kick from Batra.
Brock throws a head kick that misses.
Batra cracks a nice hook into Brock's ribs.
Brock tries to clinch but Batra is having none of it.
An inside leg kick from Batra misses.
Batra on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brock. Brock obviously looking to wear him down.
Brock is looking to wear down Batra with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Brock misses with a head kick.
Nice shot by Brock.
Batra thuds his shin into the meat of Brock's side.
Brock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Brock finds it's way through Batra's defenses.
Brock throws a jab when Batra was well out of range.
Batra staying out of range there.
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 Art Brock will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Brock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Batra throws a push kick but Brock slaps the foot to one side.
Brock works Batra's body with a nice hook.
Brock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brock walks into a straight right hand from Batra.
Brock dips to his left and cracks Batra with an uppercut!
A slapping leg kick lands for Batra.
Brock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Batra under the eye.
Batra is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Batra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Brock counters with a quick kick to the body but Batra blocks it.
Brock doesn't manage to clinch there - Batra circles away.
Brock misses the shot to the body.
Brock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Batra. Batra obviously looking to wear him down.
Brock misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brock misses with a straight left.
Brock throws a head kick that Batra semi-blocks. #CL2#
Batra instigates a clinch. #T1#
Brock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Batra tries to pull guard but Brock forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
I was talking to Brock's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Brock tries a body shot but Batra blocks it.
Batra tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Batra fails to pull guard.
Art Brock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gobal Batra.#BC#
Brock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Batra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brock.
Brock backing away here, and Batra unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Brock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brock throws a left and a right that both miss
and Batra counters with a thumping low kick.
Brock slips a straight right by Batra.
Brock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brock misses with a series of wild punches.
Batra connects with a jab.
Brock connects with a high kick. #T2#
Batra throws a sloppy head kick and Brock moves out of range easily.
Batra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Batra throws a body punch but Brock moves out of range.
Brock misses with a low kick.
Brock misses with an uppercut. Batra saw that one coming.
Brock lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brock.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batra blocks a head kick by Brock.
Brock tries to clinch up but Batra circles away and keeps his distance.
Brock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brock misses with a head kick.
Art Brock is winning the standup battle so far.
Batra digs a good body shot into Brock's ribs.
Brock is looking to clinch but Batra is avoiding it.
Batra looks to land a right hand but Brock moved out of range.
As Batra looks to move away, Brock throws a big counter combo but Batra just gets out of the way.
Batra scoring well with a low kick there.
Batra wants to clinch up but Brock keeps it at a distance.
Batra blocks the body kick. #T3#
Batra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Batra checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A jab from Brock finds it's way through Batra's defenses.
Batra tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Batra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brock is looking to counter with a body kick.
Batra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brock.
Batra is looking for the big counter here.
Brock avoids the body shot from Batra.
Brock throws a head kick that misses.
Batra misses the body punch
and Brock makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Brock misses with a low kick.
Brock looks to score with a jab to the body but Batra is just out of range.
Brock throws a series of punches but Batra avoids them all with ease.
Brock lands a high kick!
Brock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Batra can do to turn this around?
Batra throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brock appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Art Brock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batra dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brock. That did some damage!
Batra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brock.#T4#
The fighters circling - Batra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brock is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brock throws a leg kick which misses Batra's front leg but catches the back leg as Batra tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brock takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Brock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Batra lands with a straight right. Brock didn't see that one coming.
Brock walks into a stiff left hand from Batra.
Brock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Batra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick lands from Batra.
Batra shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Batra takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brock takes a kick to the side of the head.
Batra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Batra throws a front kick aimed at Brock's knee but Brock avoids it well.
Brock scores with a jab. Batra acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brock looks to throw the jab but Batra is out of range.
Batra is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brock with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Art Brock 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#
Brock is looking to clinch but Batra is avoiding it.
Brock shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Batra eats them both and turns towards Brock to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#
It looks like Gobal Batra has been cut.
Batra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brock will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brock finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brock misses with a looping left.
Brock throws a body punch but Batra moves out of range.
Brock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Batra has time to react.
Brock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Batra. #CL2#
Batra moves into the clinch successfully.
Brock lands a nice uppercut.
Batra looking for a takedown.
Batra has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brock after a bit of a struggle.
Brock lands a body shot.
Batra goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Brock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Batra throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brock.
Brock throws out a leg kick but Batra moves out of range and Brock only half commits.
Brock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Batra fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brock on the side of the head.
Batra walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brock.
Batra throws out a powerful jab.
Brock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batra manages to avoid it.
Batra pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brock misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Brock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Batra.
Batra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Batra looks to land a left hand but Brock moved out of range nicely.
Brock needs to keep his hands up - Batra had a free shot at his head there.
Brock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2##CL#
Brock moves into the clinch.
A short left from Brock.
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 nice right hand lands inside from Brock.
Batra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Batra misses with a punch to the body.
Brock lands a nice uppercut.
Brock wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brock'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.
Batra misses with a punch to the body.
Batra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Brock.
Brock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gobal Batra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Batra misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brock.
Stalling in the clinch from Brock.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Brock takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Batra tries a body shot but Brock blocks it.
Batra lands with a right to the head.
Brock is trying to break the clinch but Batra has him pressed against the cage.
Batra is working Brock over against the cage.
Batra tries a body shot but Brock blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Batra.
A right hand to the body from Brock.
Brock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Batra misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Brock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brock prevents a body shot from Batra.
Batra working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Brock wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Brock.
Brock blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Batra.
Batra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Batra has a couple of punches blocked by Brock.
Batra has a couple of punches blocked by Brock.
Batra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brock struggles to land a body shot inside as Batra controls his hands.
Art Brock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC#
Brock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batra checks a leg kick nicely.

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 Art Brock.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brock, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Art Brock!
A very excited looking Art Brock 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: Pride FC 55
Date: Oct 30, 2019

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Batra.
Bombs digs a good body shot into Batra's ribs.
Batra just misses with a punch to the body.
Bombs tries to clinch
letting Batra counter with a right hand.
Batra throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bombs throws a chopping leg kick but Batra manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Batra misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bombs misses with an uppercut.
Batra lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bombs misses with a double jab.
Batra looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A lazy left from Bombs finds it's target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Batra - that will leave a mark!
Bombs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bombs takes one 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!
Batra misses with a right hand
enabling Bombs to counter with a crisp jab.
Batra connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bombs's hands.
Batra throws a leg kick which misses Bombs's front leg but catches the back leg as Bombs tries to avoid it.
Batra tests Bombs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bombs tries to bum rush Batra with a series of wild strikes but Batra uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1##CL#
Batra darts in and clinches Bombs up against the cage.
Good body shot from Bombs.
Batra tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bombs just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bombs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Batra.
Batra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bombs lands a shoulder strike.
Bombs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Batra.
A left hand lands to the body for Bombs. #TD#
Batra drags the fight down to the ground.
Bombs trying to stand up but can't free himself from Batra's guard.
Batra pulls Bombs in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Batra has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bombs looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Let's hope that Bombs has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Batra takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
A leg kick checked by Bombs.
Batra misses with a body shot. #CL#
Batra has closed the distance and engaged Bombs in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Batra.
Batra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Batra lands a nice uppercut.
Batra lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bombs backwards.
Bombs prevents a body shot from Batra.
Batra has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bombs after a bit of a struggle.
Batra is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bombs to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gobal Batra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bombs lands an uppercut.
Bombs tries to work over Batra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Batra on the inside.
Bombs swings wildly with an uppercut but Batra uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Batra manages to pull guard. #T4#
Batra controlling the position.
Batra working a defensive guard here.
Batra seems keen to control Bombs's posture.
Batra continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Batra.#SU2#
Bombs stands up from Batra's guard - Bombs perhaps looking for a knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batra lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gobal Batra 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#
Bombs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Batra.
Bombs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Batra makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Batra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bombs.
Batra looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Batra comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good exchange - Batra coming out on top.
Bombs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bombs has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bombs lands a high kick!
Batra slips under a jab from Bombs.
Batra scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Batra 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.
Batra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Batra changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bombs connects with a crisp jab.
Batra thuds his right hand into Bombs's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Bombs misses.
Bombs scores with a jab to the head.
Batra connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Batra lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Batra throws out a loose jab but Bombs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bombs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Batra with a nice cross.
Bombs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bombs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Batra.
Batra buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bombs tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Batra takes the fight into the clinch.
Bombs prevents a body shot from Batra.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Batra.
Bombs lands with a right to the head.
Batra avoiding damage as Bombs throws knees to the body.
Batra is trying to pull guard but Bombs turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bombs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Batra jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bombs walks away with a smile on his face. Batra gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gobal Batra is winning the standup battle so far.
Batra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bombs.#T2#
Batra thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bombs if he has to take too many more of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Batra lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bombs or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bombs. #TD#
Batra ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Batra no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bombs tries to stand but Batra is controlling from the bottom.
Batra pulls Bombs in close to his closed guard and prevents Bombs from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bombs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bombs wanted to stand there but Batra had control of the position.
Batra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bombs can do to turn this around?
Bombs not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Batra is pulling down on Bombs's head to control his posture.
Batra can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bombs controls the pace.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Batra is pulling down on Bombs's head. It's preventing any offense from Bombs, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bombs throws an overhand right that lands on Batra's shoulder, as Batra tries to avoid the shot.
Bombs walks into a stiff left hand from Batra.
Bombs throws a right and a left that Batra avoids nicely.
Batra lands a right hook to the body.
It looks like Batra has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Batra lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Batra lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bombs's sensitive parts. #T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Batra.
Bombs looks to score with a jab to the body but Batra is just out of range.
Batra misses with a head kick.
Bombs walks forward, straight into a front kick from Batra.
Batra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bombs.
Batra lands a jab.
Batra throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batra looks to throw the jab but Bombs is out of range.
Bombs just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Batra.
Bombs avoids the body shot from Batra.
Nice cross by Bombs.
Bombs takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bombs scores with a nice right hand.
Batra ducks under a wild hook from Bombs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gobal Batra 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#
Batra lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Batra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bombs.
Batra lands a leg kick that knocks Bombs off balance momentarily.
Batra lands a high kick!
Batra misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Bombs.
Bombs avoids a kick to the body.
Bombs throws a big shot that misses.
Bombs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bombs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bombs closes the distance looking to clinch
and Batra counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bombs thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batra throws a low kick, looking for Bombs's leg but Bombs calmly moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Batra blocks the low kick.
Bombs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Batra.#T1#
Bombs throws a sloppy head kick
and Batra counters with a stiff right hand.
Bombs throws a body kick that misses.
Bombs with a nice cross.
Batra blocks a head kick by Bombs.
Batra blocks a head kick by Bombs.
Bombs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Batra lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bombs takes a step back to recover.
Bombs takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Batra scores with a jab to the head.
Bombs's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Batra sizes up Bombs with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Batra circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Bombs drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Batra follows Bombs to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gobal Batra!
A very excited looking Gobal Batra 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: Pride FC 49
Date: Oct 02, 2019

#R1#
Batra throws out a leg kick but Rubenstein moves out of range and Batra only half commits.
Nice body punch from Batra.
Nice shot by Rubenstein.#CUT2#
It looks like Gobal Batra has been cut.
Batra throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gobal Batra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Rubenstein blocks the low kick.
Batra lands with a kick to the ribs.
Batra takes one on the button.
Batra punishes Rubenstein's body with a nice straight punch.
Batra misses with an uppercut.
Batra scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Batra throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rubenstein keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rubenstein 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.#T1#
Batra thuds a left hand into Rubenstein's body.
Rubenstein takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Batra feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rubensteins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rubenstein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Batra lands with an overhand left.
Batra lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rubenstein will feel that in the morning.
Batra takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rubenstein avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rubenstein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rubenstein connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Batra's hands.
Nice shot by Batra.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rubenstein takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T2#
Rubenstein throws a jab when Batra was well out of range.
Rubenstein moves away from the strike by Batra.
Rubenstein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Batra blocks a jab.
Batra throws a quick counter head kick but Rubenstein was just out of range.
Batra digs a good hook to Rubenstein's body.
Batra scores with a body shot. #CL#
Batra has Rubenstein up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Batra.
Rubenstein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Batras head.
Batra working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Batra scores with a shot to the side of Rubenstein's head.
Batra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Batra is trying to pull guard but Rubenstein turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rubenstein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Batra keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rubenstein's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Rubenstein breaks the clinch. #T3#
Rubenstein takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rubenstein is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Batra gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rubenstein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Batra misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rubenstein counters with a right hand to the body.
Rubenstein takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Batra tenderised Rubenstein's leg. Rubenstein is trying to keep his angry face on.
Batra looks to land a right hand but Rubenstein moved out of range.
Batra throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rubenstein counters with a stiff right hand.
Batra looks to land a body kick but Rubenstein moved away.
It seemed like Rubenstein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Batra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Batra lunges at Rubenstein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rubenstein's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Batra darts in and clinches Rubenstein up against the cage.
Rubenstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Batra blocking some punches.
Rubenstein blocks an uppercut.
Batra blocking some punches.
Batra lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rubenstein backwards.
Rubenstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Batra. #BC2#
Rubenstein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Batra throws a head kick that misses.
Batra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Batra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rubenstein.
Batra connects with a body shot that sends Rubenstein's belly button to the back.
Rubenstein slips under a jab.
Batra throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gobal Batra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gobal Batra's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Batra defending well as Rubenstein loads up on a big left hand.
A quick step to the side and Batra tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rubenstein throws the left hand but Batra avoids the punch easily.
Batra connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Batra fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rubenstein with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Batra to score with a decent uppercut.
Batra ducks under a wild hook from Rubenstein.
Batra misses with a head kick.
Rubenstein appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Batra lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rubenstein at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batra throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rubenstein throws out a counter right but Batra avoids it with no problem.
Batra moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rubenstein moves out of range as Batra strikes.
Rubenstein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1##CL#
Batra moves into range and clinches up with Rubenstein.
Rubenstein blocks a body shot from Batra.
Batra throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Rubenstein breaks the clinch.
Batra tries a head kick but it misses.
Rubenstein blocks a jab.
As Batra backs off Rubenstein throws a huge counter combo but Batra manages to avoid it all.
Rubenstein looks to score with a jab to the body but Batra is just out of range.
Batra misses with a wild combination.
Batra throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Rubenstein to counter with a crisp jab.
Batra catches Rubenstein with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Batra rushes Rubenstein and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Rubenstein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Rubenstein avoids a kick to the body.
Batra 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.
Batra throws a push kick but Rubenstein slaps the foot to one side.
Batra throws out a loose jab but Rubenstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rubenstein let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Batra is looking to clinch but Rubenstein is avoiding it.
Batra misses with a hook
and Rubenstein counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rubenstein looks to land a right hand but Batra moved out of range.
Crunch! Batra slams his shin into Rubenstein's torso.
Rubenstein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Batra.
Batra throws a hook to the side of Rubenstein's head but Rubenstein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rubenstein throws a looping overhand right but Batra ducks down to avoid it.
Batra throws a body kick that misses.
Rubenstein looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Rubenstein blocks a leg kick.
Rubenstein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Batra thows a left - swing and a miss!
Batra misses with a body shot.
Batra misses with an uppercut
and Rubenstein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Batra, right into the meat. #CL#
Batra forces Rubenstein back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Batra pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rubenstein drops back, looking for a kneebar! Batra looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Batra looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Batra! #REVR#
Rubenstein is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Batra asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T4#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Rubenstein wants to get back to his feet but Batra is dominant here and he's now got Rubenstein's back!
Rubenstein is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Batra.
Batra has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gobal Batra dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gobal Batra's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Batra uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rubenstein has time to react.
Rubenstein misses with a looping left.
Batra swings widly with a right hand
and Rubenstein counters with a straight right hand.
Batra throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rubenstein.
Batra tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Batra lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rubenstein checks a low kick from Batra.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batra tries to clinch
and Rubenstein counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rubenstein on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gobal Batra is winning the standup battle so far.
Batra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rubenstein.#T1#
Batra lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Batra will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rubenstein closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rubenstein takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rubenstein takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rubenstein checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Batra throws a lazy head kick
and Rubenstein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Batra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rubenstein can do to turn this around?
Rubenstein misses with the combination.
Batra swings away with a body shot that misses #KD2#
and Rubenstein counters with a left hand that sends Batra to the canvas! #ROC2#
Batra is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rubenstein controlling from the top position.
Oh Batra is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Batra is controlling Rubenstein's posture.
Batra keeping full guard, as Rubenstein tries to pass.
Batra seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Rubenstein is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Batra is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Batra has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Batra slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gobal Batra is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3##SU#
Batra stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Batra turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rubenstein checks a low kick from Batra.
Batra misses with a right hand
and Batra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Batra throws a lazy head kick
and Rubenstein counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Batra out cold! What a finish! Rubenstein is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Spencer Rubenstein!
Spencer Rubenstein thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Pride FC 43
Date: Sep 01, 2019

#R1#
Batra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Batra takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Von Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Batra throws a leg kick but Von Lee moved away.
Batra lands with a shot to the body.
Batra throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Von Lee moves away from the strike by Batra.
Batra looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Von Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batra moves away.
Batra misses with a head kick.
Batra connects with a single shot there.
Batra throws a head kick but Von Lee moves out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Von Lee has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Batra.
Batra scores with the left hand. Von Lee 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!
Von Lee fails to land the takedown.
Batra appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Von Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Batra is looking to counter with a body kick.
Von Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Batra throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Lee.
Von Lee changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Batra shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Von Lee eats them both and turns towards Batra to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Von Lee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Batra.
Von Lee 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.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Von Lee! #CUT2#
It looks like Gobal Batra has been cut.
Von Lee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Von Lee lands a lovely overhand right.
Gobal Batra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Von Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Lee throws out a loose jab but Batra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Lee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Batra sprawls well. Batra wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Von Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Batra swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Batra takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Von Lee works Batra's body with a nice hook.
Batra fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Von Lee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Von Lee checks a low kick from Batra.
A solid leg kick lands there for Von Lee. #CL#
Batra closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Batra gets control of Von Lee's arms and successfully pulls guard. Batra will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Batra is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Batra controls Von Lee momentarily but Von Lee frees himself.
Von Lee being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Batra working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Batra holds on and takes a little breather.
Von Lee throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Batra misses with a left hand
and Von Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Batra lands with an uppercut that bounces Von Lee off the cage and back into range.
Von Lee scores with the left hand. Batra knows he should have avoided that one.
Von Lee throws a looping overhand right but Batra ducks down to avoid it.
Von Lee throws a jab when Batra was well out of range.
Batra fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Von Lee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Von Lee drops his hands momentarily and Batra takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Von Lee ducks under a wild hook from Batra.
Von Lee pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Batra back to the cage. Von Lee follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Batra goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Batra swings for the body but Von Lee moves out of range.
Batra fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Von Lee takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gobal Batra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gobal Batra's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Von Lee clobbers Batra with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Batra tries to clinch but Von Lee moves out of range.
Batra misses with the combination.
Batra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Lee can do to turn this around?
Von Lee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Von Lee moves out of range of the leg kick from Batra.
A big right from Von Lee misses.
Batra tries to counter by clinching up but Von Lee breaks away and moves out of range.
Von Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Batra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Von Lee.
Von Lee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batra changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Batra lands an impressive looking overhand right. Von Lee doesn't seem phased though.
Batra misses with the body kick
and Von Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Batra on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Batra connects with a leg kick. Von Lee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Von Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Von Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Batra.
Von Lee missing with a left hand there. Batra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Batra throws a solid leg kick but Von Lee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Batra.
Batra lands with an overhand left.
Batra lands a leg kick that knocks Von Lee off balance momentarily.
Batra tries to land a front kick but Von Lee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Von Lee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Batra misses with a leg kick.
Batra throws a quick inside leg kick.
Batra connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Batra throws out a loose jab but Von Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batra misses with a 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!
Batra buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Batra lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Batra tries a head kick but it misses.
Batra keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Von Lee throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Batra gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Batra gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Von Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Batra is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Von Lee is controlling Batra's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Batra in particular looking to stall.
Von Lee trying to hold on to Batra's head to control him but Batra postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Batra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Lee.
Batra scores with a hook to the body. Von Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Von Lee throws a push kick but Batra slaps the foot to one side.
Batra swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Von Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batra moves away.
Batra connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD2#
Von Lee fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Batra sprawls well initially but Von Lee persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Batra has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Von Lee is working away from the top position though.
Von Lee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Von Lee throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #ES#
Batra kicks Von Lee off and gets back to his feet.
Von Lee checks a low kick from Batra.
A jab from Batra misses.
Von Lee lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gobal Batra dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gobal Batra's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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#
Batra connects with a good right hand that stumbles Von Lee. Von Lee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice jab there from Batra.
Decent striking displayed by Batra there.
Batra connects with an inside leg kick.
Batra is looking to score with low kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Von Lee 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 Batra has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Batra and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Batra scores with a shot to the body.
Batra turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Von Lee looks to land a combination but Batra avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lee jabs Batra right on the nose. Batra blinks but takes it well.
Batra fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Von Lee on the side of the head.
Von Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Von Lee with the counter takedown but Batra avoids it easily.
Gobal Batra 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!#CL#
Batra rushes Von Lee and presses him up against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Von Lee has hold of one of Batra's legs. Batra is fighting the takedown attempt but Von Lee gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES#
Batra pushes Von Lee off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Von Lee checks the leg kick nicely there.
Batra looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Von Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Von Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Von Lee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Von Lee does it's job 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!
A good leg kick by Von Lee.
Von Lee shoots in but no luck this time.
Batra moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Batra lands with a straight right. Von Lee didn't see that one coming.
Batra throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Lee. #T2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Batra - that will leave a mark!
Von Lee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Batra lands with a shot to the body.
Von Lee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Batra lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A lazy body kick from Batra
and Von Lee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Batra connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Batra misses with a low kick as Von Lee jumps back.
And Von Lee tries to counter it with a takedown but Batra pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Batra misses with a looping left.
Gobal Batra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von Lee moves out of range as Batra throws a body kick.
Von Lee replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Batra blocks it well.
Von Lee avoids the head kick by Batra.
Von Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Batra.
Gobal Batra is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Batra plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Batra cracks Von Lee with an open hand slap.
Batra keeps Von Lee at a distance using the push kick. #TD2#
Von Lee shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Batra napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Batra is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Von Lee is looking to take a break and control but Batra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clifton Von Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Batra is doing well to control the position and prevent Von Lee from advancing to side control.
Von Lee throwing shots but Batra is blocking nicely.
Batra wants to control but Von Lee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Batra on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Batra trying to hold on to Von Lee's head to control him but Von Lee postures up.
Batra tries to kick Von Lee off but Von Lee keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Von Lee scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Von Lee sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Von Lee looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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!
Von Lee is keen to just control but Batra is a slippery customer.
Batra trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Von Lee is trying to work for a kimura but Batra is defending well.
Batra preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gobal Batra showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Batra 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Pride FC 37
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1#
Batra feints and then cracks Ryan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ryan down.
Ryan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Ryan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Batra sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ryan 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.
Batra blocks a head kick by Ryan.
Batra throwing a counter right hand but Ryan manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Batra. Ryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Batra throws a hook but Ryan avoids it easily.
Batra swings for the body but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Batra gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ryan tries to work over Batra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ryan working aggressively here.
I was talking to Batra's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batra blocks an uppercut.
Batra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Batra taking a breather.
Ryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Ryan fails to land. #BC2#
Ryan manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Batra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ryan throws a head kick that Batra semi-blocks. #CUT2#
It looks like Gobal Batra has been cut.
Batra misses with a straight right.
Batra tries a head kick but it misses.
Ryan avoids a kick to the body.
Ryan misses with a looping right.
Ryan tries to land a leg kick but Batra saw it coming and moves away.
Batra is looking to counter the offense by Ryan and move into the clinch.
Batra connects with a solid leg kick.
Batra feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ryans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice body kick there by Batra.
Batra fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ryan checks it well.
Ryan throws a looping overhand right but Batra ducks down to avoid it.
Batra lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
Ryan rushes Batra and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Ryan misses with the head strike.
Ryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Batra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Batra - that landed with a thud.
Ryan throws a head punch that misses.
Batra has a couple of punches blocked by Ryan.
Ryan tries to throw a body punch but Batra avoids it by throwing Ryan back against the cage.
Batra blocking some punches.
Ryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Ryan - that landed with a thud.
Batra is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ryan to keep the fight standing.
Ryan lands a shoulder strike.
Ryan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Batra misses with some punches.
Ryan has a couple of punches blocked by Batra.
Ryan working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Ryan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Batra fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ryan on the side of the head.
Ryan cracks Batra with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Ryan tries a head kick but it misses.
Batra throws a solid leg kick but Ryan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Batra.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ryan. Batra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Batra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ryan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Batra throws a body punch but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan digs a good hook to Batra's body.
Gobal Batra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batra stuns Ryan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Batra dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ryan. That did some damage!
Good shot there by Ryan.
Ryan with a hook.
Batra lands a body shot. #T4#
A punch combination from Batra misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ryan.
Batra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ryan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ryan counters with a left to the body.
Batra misses with a lunging right hand
and Ryan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ryan is looking to clinch but Batra is avoiding it.
Batra throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ryan counters with a stiff right hand.
A good leg kick by Batra.
Ryan misses with a hook. Batra ducked under it nicely.
Ryan punishes Batra's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Ryan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gobal Batra's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Batra has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ryan.
Ryan throws a head kick but Batra moves out of range.
Ryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Ryan misses with a straight left.
Ryan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Batra scores with a sloppy right hand. Ryan should have avoided that one.
Batra goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Batra misses with a leg kick
and Batra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Batra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ryan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan misses with a straight left.
Batra throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ryan tests Batra's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Batra has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Batra there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ryan looks to land a left hand but Batra moved out of range nicely.
Batra tries to clinch up#KD2#
and Ryan counters with a crisp right hand that drops Batra! Ryan lets Batra back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Batra is rocked!
Batra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Batra will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ryan throws a big counter head kick but Batra avoids it with no problem.
Batra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ryan.
Batra is looking to counter the offense by Ryan and move into the clinch.
Ryan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Batra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Batra misses with a leg kick
and Ryan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ryan checks a leg kick.
Ryan lands a head kick. Batra smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T2#
Batra has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ryan.#CL2#
Ryan closes the distance and pushes Batra back into the cage.
Batra jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ryan walks away with a smile on his face. Batra gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Batra throws a right and a left that Ryan avoids nicely.
Ryan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Batra rushes Ryan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ryan is leaning against Batra and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ryan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Batra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Batra 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.
Ryan lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Batra.
Ryan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Batra backwards.
Batra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Ryan. #T3#
Batra prevents a body shot from Ryan.
Batra blocks an uppercut.
Ryan prevents a body shot from Batra.
Ryan scores with a shot to the side of Batra's head.
Ryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Batra blocks a body shot from Ryan.
Ryan misses with a body punch.
Batra swings wildly with an uppercut but Ryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batra working aggressively here.
Ryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Batra controls his hands.
Batra can't find room to land a body shot as Ryan controls the action.
A short left from Batra.
Ryan lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Ryan - that landed with a thud.
Ryan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Batra or not.
Ryan blocks a body shot from Batra.
Ryan is leaning against Batra and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Batra tries to work over Ryan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Ryan.
Ryan lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ryan.
Batra is trying to pull guard but Ryan has him pressed against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryan lands a body shot.
Ryan lands with a light punch inside.
Ryan lands a nice uppercut.
Ryan scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh Batra is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Still in the clinch, Ryan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ryan pushes Batra against the cage. Ryan is working some dirty boxing. Ryan pushes off with a quick right hook! Batra goes down! Batra tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Ryan moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Ryan!
Jimmy Ryan 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: Pride FC 32
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
Batra connects with a solid leg kick.
Gormsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batra was well out of range. Poor timing from Gormsson.
Batra 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.
Gormsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Batra.
Batra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gormsson.
Gormsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Batra throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gormsson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Batra throws a jab when Gormsson was well out of range.
Batra throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gormsson throws an off balance right hand
and Batra counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gormsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Batra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body punch from Batra.
Gormsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Gormsson misses.
A nice side step and Batra releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Batra throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Gormsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gormsson throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Batra was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Batra. That's going to slow Gormsson down.
Batra lands with a straight right. Gormsson didn't see that one coming.
Batra digs a good body shot into Gormsson's ribs.
Batra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gormsson.
Gormsson tries to move into range but Batra moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gormsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gormsson swinging wildly here.
Batra only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gormsson throws a hook to the side of Batra's head but Batra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gormsson lands a nice hook to Batra's body. Batra takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gormsson looks to throw the jab but Batra is out of range.
Gormsson takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT2#
It looks like Harald Gormsson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Batra. Gormsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Batra takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Gormsson has knocked Batra down with a huge combo! Gormsson steps away and waves a wobbly Batra back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like Gobal Batra has been cut.#T2#
Batra misses with a low kick as Gormsson jumps back.
Gormsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gormsson throws an overhand right that lands on Batra's shoulder, as Batra tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Gormsson misses its intended target.
Batra misses with a hook. Gormsson ducked under it nicely.
Gormsson misses with a hook.
Batra only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A combination from Batra does no damage.
Batra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gormsson.
A head kick misses from Batra.
Gormsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Batra throws a front kick aimed at Gormsson's knee but Gormsson avoids it well.
Gormsson slips a straight right by Batra.
Batra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gormsson.
Gormsson misses with a body shot
and Batra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gormsson cracks Batra with a good jab.
Batra throws a low kick but Gormsson avoids it.#T3#
Gormsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gormsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gormsson sets himself, and Batra steps forward looking for the clinch! Gormsson avoids it this time.
Batra throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Batra uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gormsson.
Batra misses the shot to the body.
Gormsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Batra lands with a nice body punch.
Batra scoring well with a low kick there.
Gormsson feints a jab promting Batra to slip. Gormsson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Batra slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Batra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gormsson.
Gormsson throws a big shot that misses.
Batra ducks under a wild hook from Gormsson.
Batra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gormsson.
Batra finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gormsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Batra's head.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batra takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC#
Batra is rocked!
BAM! Gormsson delivers a spinning backfist that drops Batra like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Harald Gormsson!
After winning the bout, Harald Gormsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Pride FC 27
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1#
Orochi throws an overhand right that lands on Batra's shoulder, as Batra tries to avoid the shot.
Orochi misses with a leg kick.
Batra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orochi.
Orochi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Batra connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Orochi lands with a nice combination. Batra backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
It looks like Gobal Batra has been cut.
Gobal Batra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Orochi 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 Batra has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Batra and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Orochi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orochi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Orochi throws a leg kick but Batra sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Batra is looking to counter the offense by Orochi and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orochi manages to avoid it.
Orochi scores with a leg kick.
Orochi throws a push kick but Batra slaps the foot to one side.
Batra swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Batra feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Orochis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Donk. Batra catches Orochi right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Orochi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Orochi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Batra scores with a leg kick. #KD#
Batra drops Orochi with a beautiful combination! Orochi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Batra is looking for the KO!
Batra throws a nice outside leg kick.
Orochi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Batra sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Batra.
The crowd cheers as Orochi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Batra doesn't seem phased though.
Orochi throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Batra to counter with a crisp jab.
Batra looks to land a left hand but Orochi moved out of range nicely.
Batra throws a half hearted mid kick.
Orochi throws a front kick aimed at Batra's knee but Batra avoids it well.
Orochi throws a right and a left that Batra avoids nicely.
The fighters circling - Orochi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2##KD#
Batra lands a left and a right that send Orochi crashing to the mat, dazed. Batra thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Orochi is rocked!
Orochi is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Batra just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Orochi has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gobal Batra!
Our winner, Gobal Batra, 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: Pride FC 19
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1#
Seppala avoids the head kick by Batra.
Seppala looks to land a left hand but Batra moved out of range nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Batra. Those never looked like landing.
Seppala tries to counter by closing the distance.
Seppala misses with a body shot.
Batra wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Batra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Batra throws a leg kick but Seppala sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It seemed like Seppala was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Seppala misses.
Batra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Seppala throws a head kick that misses.
Seppala looks to land a right hand but Batra moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batra feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Seppala's calf.
Seppala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Batra is looking to counter the offense by Seppala and move into the clinch.
Seppala thows a left - swing and a miss!
Batra lands a nice shot to the body.
Batra moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Batra has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gentlemans Offence and Defense System in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Batra misses with a hook. Seppala ducked under it nicely.
Seppala is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Batra with a body shot.
Batra connects with a crisp jab.
Batra tries to move into range but Seppala moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Batra doesn't manage to clinch there - Seppala circles away.
Batra turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Seppala checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Seppala looks to land a body kick but Batra moved away.
Batra looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Seppala misses with a low kick.
Batra ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Seppala smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Seppala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Batra.
A decent looking cross lands there for Batra.
Batra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seppala manages to avoid it.
Batra sets himself, and Seppala steps forward looking for the clinch! Batra avoids it this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seppala misses with a kick to the body. #T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Batra. That's going to slow Seppala down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Batra. That's going to slow Seppala down.
A left lands for Batra.
Seppala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Batra avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL2#
Seppala pushes Batra up against the cage in a clinch.
Batra pushes Seppala back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Seppala blocking some punches.
Batra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Batra misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Batra.
Batra scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Seppala.
Seppala blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Batra successfully pulls guard.
Batra is controlling Seppala's posture.#T3#
Seppala slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Batra is trying to get back to half guard.
Seppala throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Batra keeps Seppala under control for a moment.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Batra is trying to control Seppala's posture but Seppala avoids it.
Batra has one of Seppala's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Batra gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gobal Batra dominated that round.
That's time! Batra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Seppala will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Batra throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Seppala.
Batra 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.
Batra lands with a kick to the temple. Seppala shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Seppala with a nice cross.
Batra throws an overhand right that lands on Seppala's shoulder, as Seppala tries to avoid the shot.
Seppala misses with a low kick.
Batra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seppala can do to turn this around?
A chopping leg kick lands by Seppala.
Seppala looks to throw the jab but Batra is out of range.
Batra throws a leg kick which misses Seppala's front leg but catches the back leg as Seppala tries to avoid it.
Batra tries to clinch but Seppala moves away
and Seppala counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batra throws a head kick that misses.
Batra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seppala.
Batra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seppala.
Batra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Seppala flicks out a counter leg kick but Batra steps away.#T1#
Seppala takes a swing at Batra's ribcage but misses.
Batra scores with a crisp jab that stopped Seppala in his tracks.
Seppala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batra was well out of range. Poor timing from Seppala.
Seppala throws a sloppy head kick and Batra moves out of range easily.
Batra throws an off balance right hand
and Seppala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Seppala takes a swing at Batra's ribcage but misses.
Batra throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Seppala counters with a nice leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Seppala.
A swing and a miss from Seppala.
A low kick from Seppala misses
and Batra counters with an outside leg kick.
Seppala takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Onni Seppala has been cut.
Batra moves out of range as Seppala throws a body kick.
Batra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Seppala throws a hook but Batra blocks it.#CL#
Batra rushes Seppala and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Seppala.
Batra throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Seppalas head.
Batra misses with some punches.
A short left from Seppala.
Batra tries to throw a body punch but Seppala avoids it by throwing Batra back against the cage.
Batra throws a head punch that misses.
Batra jumps guard but Seppala turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Seppala prevents a body shot from Batra.
Seppala lands a body punch in the clinch.
Batra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seppala has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Batra seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Seppala can turn it around.
Batra struggles to land a body shot inside as Seppala controls his hands. #TD#
Batra ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Batra no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Seppala tries to free his leg and advance position but Batra is retaining full guard.
Batra working a defensive guard here.
Batra is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Seppala pushing down on Batra's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Seppala is looking to take a break and control but Batra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Batra is looking to control Seppala's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Batra avoid being mounted?
Seppala wants to free his trapped foot but Batra is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Batra trying to control from the bottom. #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.
Batra trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Seppala controlling from mount.
Batra tries to hold on but Seppala postures up.
Seppala tries to control but Batra wriggling away.
Batra wants to hold on but Seppala pushes him away.
Seppala throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Onni Seppala will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Onni Seppala's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Seppala scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Seppala scoring well with a low kick there.
Seppala swings for the body but Batra moves out of range.
Seppala tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Batra is able to avoid easily.
Batra bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Seppala's head.
Seppala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Batra.
Seppala throws a hook to the side of Batra's head but Batra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Batra avoids the head kick by Seppala.
Seppala misses with a hook
and Batra counters with a slapping leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Batra blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seppala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Batra.
The crowd cheers as Seppala lands an impressive looking overhand right. Batra doesn't seem phased though.
A head kick misses from Batra.
Seppala lands with a nice body kick.
Batra is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Batra takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Batra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Batra throws a lazy uppercut
and Seppala counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Seppala takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Seppala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Seppala misses with a hook. Batra ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Batra wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Batra misses with a leg kick.
Seppala throws a big shot that misses.
Batra lands with a shot to the body.
Batra throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Batra loads up on a big right hand but Seppala slips the punch.
Batra tries a head kick but it misses.
Batra takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Seppala dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Batra. That did some damage!
Seppala throws a leg kick
and Batra counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jab by Seppala.
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!
Batra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seppala was well out of range. Poor timing from Batra.
Seppala steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Batra.
Seppala's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Batra misses with a head kick.
Seppala checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A good leg kick by Batra.
Batra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seppala.
Batra lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Seppala slips a jab from Batra.
Batra throws a hook but Seppala avoids it easily.
Seppala lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Seppala with a jab.
Nice shot lands for Batra.
Batra misses with a looping right.#T3#
Batra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seppala.
Seppala avoids the body shot from Batra.
Seppala just misses with a punch to the body.
Seppala cracks Batra with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Batra scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Seppala blocks an uppercut.
Seppala throws a punch but it's blocked by Batra.
Seppala misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Batra fails to land.
Seppala lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Batra.
Batra lands a left hand. #T4##TD#
Batra jumps guard.
Seppala wants to pass the guard but Batra is keeping the position.
Seppala being controlled here momentarily.
Batra has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Seppala postures up.

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 Gobal Batra.
I think Batra 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Pride FC 11
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Batra throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Perez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Batra throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Perez counters with a straight right hand.
Batra tries to clinch up
and Perez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Batra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Batra finds it's way through Perez's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Batra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perez moves away.
As Batra backs away, Perez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice defenses there by Perez.#T1#
Batra scores with a nice strike.
Batra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perez manages to avoid it.
It looked like Perez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Batra doesn't manage to clinch there - Perez circles away.
Perez throws a big counter combination but Batra scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Batra swings widly with a right hand
and Perez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Perez slips under a jab from Batra.
Batra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perez.
An attempted straight right counter from Perez misses the target.
Batra 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.
Batra scores with a jab to the body.
Perez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Batra can pounce on him.
Perez slips under a jab from Batra.
Perez is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Batra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Perez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Perez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Batra misses with a jab to the body
letting Perez counter with a right hand.
Perez checks a leg kick nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Perez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Batra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perez was well out of range. Poor timing from Batra.
A little feinted left hand from Perez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Batra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Batra slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perez misses the jab.
Perez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Batra's jab looks to have found its range, popping Perez under the eye.#T3#
Perez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Batra.
It looked like Perez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Batra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Perez misses the target.
Batra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Perez throwing a counter right hand but Batra manages to avoid it.
Batra scores with a hook to the body. Perez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Batra rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Perez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Perez connects with a right hand. Batra shakes it off.
Perez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Batra.
A little feinted left hand from Perez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Perez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Perez blocks a jab.
Batra looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Perez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Batra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perez.
Batra lands a slapping body shot.
Batra throws a leg kick
and Perez counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Gobal Batra has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batra misses the shot to the body.
Batra feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Perez's calf.
Perez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gobal Batra will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gobal Batra's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Batra closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
It looks like Enzo Perez has been cut.
Batra moves away from the strike by Perez.
Gobal Batra seems to be getting the better of the standup.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Batra has knocked Perez down with a huge combo! Batra steps away and waves a wobbly Perez back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Perez is rocked!
Batra changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Perez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Batra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Batra just manages to avoid it.
Perez seems to have got his legs back now.
Perez takes one to the chin there.
Batra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Batra throws a leg kick
and Perez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Batra throws a head kick that misses
letting Perez counter with a right hand. #T1#
Batra slips a straight right by Perez.
Perez connects with an inside leg kick.
Perez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Perez takes one on the button.
Perez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Perez might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Perez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Perez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Batra 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.
Batra swings away with a body shot that misses #KD#
and Perez counters with a crisp right hand that drops Batra! Perez lets Batra back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Batra is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batra misses with a left hand
and Perez counters with a big left hand that crumples Batra! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Enzo Perez!
Enzo Perez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Pride FC 4
Date: Mar 23, 2019

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

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

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

Event: AFC #40
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Batra throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Uzo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Uzo throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Batra misses its target.
Batra lands with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Batra.
Nice defenses there by Uzo.
Batra has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Uzo finds it's way round the side to connect with Batra's head.
Batra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uzo throws out a loose jab but Batra uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left lands for Uzo.
Batra walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Batra has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gentlemans Offence and Defense System in the buildup to the fight.
Batra connects with a right hand. Uzo shakes it off.
Uzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Uzo tries to get set, Batra tries to push him back and clinch up but Uzo manages to avoid the attempt.
Batra drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#
It looks like Gobal Batra has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uzo misses with a body shot
and Batra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Uzo looks to throw the jab but Batra is out of range.
Batra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Uzo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Batra checks a leg kick nicely.
Batra throwing a counter right hand but Uzo manages to avoid it.
Batra looks to land a right hand but Uzo moved out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Batra blocks the leg kick.
Batra throwing a counter right hand but Uzo manages to avoid it.
Uzo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Batra sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Batra throwing a counter right hand but Uzo manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Batra 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Uzo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Uzo misses with an uppercut. Batra saw that one coming.
Uzo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Uzo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Uzo.
Sloppy strikes from Batra. Those never looked like landing.
Batra staying out of range there.
Batra throws a hook but Uzo blocks it.
Uzo moves out of range of the strikes.
Uzo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Batra. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batra keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jay Uzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Uzo.
Uzo misses with a straight right.
Batra tries to counter by clinching up but Uzo breaks away and moves out of range.
Uzo walks into a straight right hand from Batra.
Batra misses with an uppercut.
Uzo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Batra.
Uzo throws a big shot that misses.
Uzo lands with a straight right. Batra didn't see that one coming.
Uzo throws a right hand that misses
and Batra counters with a one-two to the body.
Batra throws a hook to the side of Uzo's head but Uzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Batra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Batra wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Uzo throws the left hand but Batra avoids the punch easily.
Uzo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Batra had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Batra misses with a body punch
and Uzo counters with a stiff right hand.
Uzo takes a swing at Batra's ribcage but misses.
Batra tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Uzo manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Batra takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Batra scores with a nice strike.
Uzo misses with a left hand
letting Batra counter with a right hand.
Uzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batra was well out of range. Poor timing from Uzo.
Uzo misses with the combination.
Uzo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Batra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uzo.
It looked like Batra wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Batra tries to land a front kick but Uzo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Uzo throws a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Batra on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Batra misses with a body shot.
Batra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uzo manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Uzo misses its intended target.
Batra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Batra is looking to counter the offense by Uzo and move into the clinch.#T4#
Uzo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Uzo tries to get set, Batra tries to push him back and clinch up but Uzo manages to avoid the attempt.
Uzo checks a low kick from Batra.
Batra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Batra takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Uzo misses.
Batra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Uzo throws a right hand that misses
and Batra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Uzo throws a jab but it's blocked by Batra.
Batra half committed to a counter leg kick.
Uzo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Batra can pounce on him.
Batra lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uzo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Uzo misses with a looping left.
Uzo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Batra. Batra obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Uzo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gobal Batra's cut.
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#
Uzo walks into a stiff left hand from Batra.
Uzo cracks Batra with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Uzo misses with a looping right.
Uzo throws a hook but Batra avoids it easily.
Uzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batra manages to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Batra.
Uzo misses with a low kick.
Batra lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Uzo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Uzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batra throws a leg kick which misses Uzo's front leg but catches the back leg as Uzo tries to avoid it.
Batra takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Uzo connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uzo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Batra went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Uzo misses with a hook
and Batra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Uzo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Batra sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Batra scores with a shot to the body.
Uzo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Batra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good exchange - Batra coming out on top.
Batra shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Uzo moves out of range of the body kick.
Uzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uzo avoids the head kick by Batra.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Batra.
A telegraphed right hand from Uzo misses the target.
Batra is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Uzo.
Batra ducks under a wild hook from Uzo.#T2#
Batra walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big left from Batra misses.
Good work by Batra as he checks the leg kick.
Uzo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batra is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Uzo thows a left - swing and a miss!
A decent looking cross lands there for Uzo.
Batra cracks Uzo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Batra's jab looks to have found its range, popping Uzo under the eye.
Batra moves in looking to clinch but Uzo pushes him off.
Uzo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#KD#
Batra lands a left and a right that send Uzo crashing to the mat, dazed. Batra thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Uzo is rocked!
Batra looks to land a left hand but Uzo moved out of range nicely.
Uzo is still on wobbly legs! Can Batra finish him?
Uzo gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Batra gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Uzo is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gobal Batra!
An out of breath Gobal Batra thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Jay Uzo was interviewed post fight and said 'I wish to thank the fans for standing by me, my sponsor's Shinto Elite and IniTech Nutirtion, and my camp for getting me ready. I'll be back better then ever.'.

Event: SYN Europe 97
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Batra listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Power lands with an uppercut that bounces Batra off the cage and back into range.
Power with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Batra connects with a body shot.
Power misses with a right hand #CL#
and Batra counters by clinching up.
A short right from Batra.
Power tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Batra blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Power.
Batra tries to pull guard but Power holds him up against the cage and eventually Batra drops back down to his feet.
Still in the clinch, Batra scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Batra.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batra lands a hook to the side of the head.
Batra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Batra.
Batra 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.
Power wants to get back to striking at distance but Batra won't allow it.
Batra lands a body shot in the clinch.
Power goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Batra.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Power. #T1##TD#
Batra ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Batra no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Batra looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Power would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Power got a little sloppy there for a moment and Batra has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Power has managed to get both his arms back between Batra's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Power wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Batra's closed guard. He's half up but Batra has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Batra pivots and extends the arm, Power falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Batra! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gobal Batra!
Gobal Batra thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DARE 90
Date: Dec 23, 2018

#R1#
Djuretic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Batra misses with an attempted mid kick.
Batra tried to score with a low kick but Djuretic checks it.
Gavrilo Djuretic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Djuretic moves to clinch but Batra breaks away
and Batra counters with a straight right hand.
Djuretic wants to clinch up but Batra keeps it at a distance.
Batra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Batra tried to counter with a leg kick but Djuretic avoided it.
Batra 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.
Djuretic tries to close the distance and clinch but Batra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Batra half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Djuretic moves into the clinch.#TD#
Batra decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Batra escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Djuretic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Djuretic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Djuretic avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1##SUB#
Batra looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Djuretic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Djuretic lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Djuretic is posturing up here but Batra has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Djuretic tries to roll out but it's too tight and Djuretic has to tap! Slick submission there by Batra!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gobal Batra!
Our winner, Gobal Batra, 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: DARE 83
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Brock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Batra.
Brock misses with a kick to the body #CL#
and Batra counters by clinching up.
Brock manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC2#
Brock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Batra lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brock misses with a wild body shot.
Brock scores with a nice strike.
Batra with a jab.
Brock throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Batra to counter with a crisp jab.
Brock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Batra is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Brock.
Brock defending well as Batra loads up on a big left hand.
Brock wants to counter with a clinch but Batra pushes him away.
Brock misses with an attempted mid kick.
Art Brock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brock tries to clinch up but Batra circles away and keeps his distance.
Batra avoids the head kick by Brock. #T1##CL#
Batra rushes Brock and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Batra is defending well for now.
Brock blocking some punches.
Batra lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Batra tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Batra.
Brock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Batra avoids a wild elbow strike from Brock.
Batra misses with a punch on the inside.
Brock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Batra avoids it.
Batra lands a hook that snaps the head of Brock backwards.
Batra lands a body shot in the clinch.
Batra 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.
Brock misses with a punch to the body.
Batra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Batra fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Batra 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.
Batra scores with a hook to the body.
Batra misses with a punch on the inside.
Batra lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Batra has a couple of punches blocked by Brock.
Brock is trying to break the clinch but Batra has him pressed against the cage.
Batra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brock blocks an uppercut.
Batra struggles to land a body shot inside as Brock controls his hands.
Batra gets through Brock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Batra drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Batra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Batra.
Brock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brock. #T3#
Batra lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Brock.
Brock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brock has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Batra seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Brock can turn it around.
Batra tries to throw a body punch but Brock avoids it by throwing Batra back against the cage.
Brock misses with a body punch.
Batra wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gobal Batra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batra managing to block the knees to the body from Brock.
Brock struggles to land a body shot inside as Batra controls his hands.
Brock stalling in the clinch.
Batra misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Batra creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Batra scores with a nice short uppercut.
Batra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Batra misses with a punch to the body.
Batra throws a punch but it's blocked by Brock. #T4#
Batra tries to pull guard but Brock forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Batra blocks the elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Batra.
Batra tries to throw a body punch but Brock avoids it by throwing Batra back against the cage.
Brock stalling against the cage.
Brock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Batra pushes Brock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batra is working Brock over against the cage.
Batra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brock will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Batra up against the cage.
Brock leaning against his opponent.
Batra lands a left hand.
Brock has a couple of punches blocked by Batra.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gobal Batra 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#
Brock throws a front kick that sends Batra stumbling back into the cage.
Brock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Batra keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Brock finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Batra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brock throws a head kick that Batra semi-blocks.
Brock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Batra.
Batra tries to clinch but Brock moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brock! But no joy.
Brock misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brock throws a body shot but no joy.
Brock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Batra moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Batra. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Brock throws a solid leg kick but Batra takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brock.
Batra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab lands there for Brock.
Brock is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Batra rather than just go for the knockout.
Batra stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brock.
Brock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batra manages to avoid it.
Batra was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A slapping body kick lands there for Brock.
Batra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brock.
Batra throws a looping overhand right but Brock ducks down to avoid it.
Brock throws out a powerful jab.
Batra throws a right hand that misses
and Brock counters with a big head kick but Batra shrugs it off. #CL2#
Brock closes the distance and clinches.
Batra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Batra goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2##BC2#
Brock breaks from the clinch.
Batra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the 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!
A punch lands to the side of Batra 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Batra throws an overhand right that lands on Brock's shoulder, as Brock tries to avoid the shot.
Batra misses with a double jab.
Brock pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Brock closes the distance and pushes Batra back into the cage.
Brock tries a body shot but Batra blocks it.
Brock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brock stops a takedown attempt from Batra.
Brock stalls.
Batra is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brock to keep the fight standing.
Batra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brock misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Brock is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gobal Batra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brock wants to get back to striking at distance but Batra won't allow it.
Batra on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Batra throws a punch but it's blocked by Brock.
Brock stalling the fight.
Brock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gobal Batra has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brock wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Batra lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Batra.
Brock stops a takedown attempt from Batra.
Brock dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Brock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brock holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Batra as Brock tries to tie him up. #T4#
Batra lands a left hand.
Brock scores with a nice hook to the head.
Batra can't find room to land a body shot as Brock controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Batra.
Batra working aggressively here.
Brock taking a breather.
Batra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Batra misses with a body punch.
Brock comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Batra trying to stall but Brock improves his position.
Brock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Batra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Art Brock 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!
#R3#
Brock is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Batra.
Batra takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Batra connects with a leg kick. Brock looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Batra misses with a straight left.
Nice shot by Brock.
Brock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Batra under the eye.
Batra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Batra moves away from the strike by Brock.
Brock digs a good body shot into Batra's ribs.
Batra lands a leg kick that knocks Brock off balance momentarily.
Batra looks to score with a jab to the body but Brock is just out of range.
Batra 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Brock backs away, Batra returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Art Brock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brock swings away with a body shot that misses
and Batra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Batra. That did some damage!
Batra moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Brock scores with a three punch combo!
Brock tries to score with a low kick but Batra moves his leg out of the way.
The fighters circle momentarily. Batra darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#KD2#
Brock lands a big head kick that sends Batra tumbling to the mat! Brock takes a step backwards and waves Batra back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Batra is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Gobal Batra has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brock throws the left hand but Batra avoids the punch easily.
Oh Batra is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brock explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Brock! Batra is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Art Brock!
A victorious Art Brock thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DARE 75: HAO VS. TONON
Date: Oct 24, 2018

#R1#
Brock throws a series of punches but Batra avoids them all with ease.
Batra on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brock. Brock obviously looking to wear him down.
Batra takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brock scores with a jab.
Brock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Batra's sensitive parts.
Batra on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brock lands a nice looking kick to the body. Batra takes a step back to recover.
Brock scores with a head kick. Batra tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Brock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brock slips a jab from Batra.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brock looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A punch lands to the side of Batra 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jab from Batra.
Batra avoids the head kick by Brock.
Brock throws a right hand that Batra ducks under and follows up with a left that Batra also avoids with ease.#T1#
Batra lands a slapping body shot.
Art Brock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brock walks into a left hand.
Batra keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brock bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Batra's head.
Batra lands with a nice body punch.
We've been told by Brock's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brock misses with a looping left.
Brock throws a body punch but Batra moves out of range.
Brock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brock takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brock misses with a low kick as Batra jumps back.
Brock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brock swings for the body but Batra moves out of range.
Batra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brock on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brock thuds his right hand into Batra's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Brock missing with a left hand there. Batra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Batra moves out of range of the strikes.
Batra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brock throws out the jab.
Batra looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Batra paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brock throws a lazy head kick
and Batra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Brock misses.
Batra takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Brock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A combination from Batra does no damage.
Batra moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Batra scores with a body shot.
Brock throws a hook but Batra blocks it.
As Brock backs off Batra throws a huge counter combo but Brock manages to avoid it all.
A jab from Brock does it's job there.
Batra scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T3#
Batra lands a body shot.
Brock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Batra is out of range and Brock settles back down.
Brock wants to land a leg kick but Batra is out of range.
Brock throws a series of punches but Batra avoids them all with ease.
Brock slips under a jab.
Brock misses the shot to the body.
Brock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brock just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy left from Batra finds it's target.#CL#
Batra gets tackled into the cage by Brock. Brock maintains the clinch.
Brock prevents a body shot from Batra.
Batra misses with a punch on the inside.
Batra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brock misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Brock prevents a body shot from Batra.
Brock wants to break the clinch but can't.
Batra tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Brock breaks the clinch.
Brock ducks under a wild hook from Batra.
Batra lands with a cross.
Batra moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Batra. Batra obviously looking to wear him down.
Brock 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.
Batra throws a front kick that sends Brock stumbling back into the cage.
Batra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brock lands a slapping body shot.
Batra throws a head kick that misses.
Batra has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Batra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brock.
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 Art Brock will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Brock looks to score with a jab to the body but Batra is just out of range.
Batra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Batra scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Brock.
Brock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Batra tried to score with a low kick but Brock checks it.
Batra takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brock lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brock.
Brock looks to land a combination but Batra avoids it well.
Good shot there by Batra.
Nice defenses there by Batra.
Batra on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brock tries to work over Batra's front leg with a kick but Batra checks it.
Batra takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Batra lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brock's sensitive parts. #T1#
Brock cracks a nice hook into Batra's ribs.
Brock misses with a wild body shot.
Brock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Batra misses with a body shot.
Batra scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brock throws a sloppy head kick and Batra moves out of range easily.
Brock moves in looking to clinch but Batra pushes him off.
Batra throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Batra scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Brock swats away the attempt to clinch by Batra.
Brock loads up on a big right hand but Batra slips the punch.
Brock throws a leg kick but Batra sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brock sets himself, and Batra steps forward looking for the clinch! Brock avoids it this time.
Batra blocks a jab.#T2#
Brock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Batra swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Batra avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brock takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brock.
A shot to the liver by Batra. Beautiful body shot.
Brock takes a swing at Batra's ribcage but misses.
Brock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Batra.
Batra takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brock walks into a stiff left hand from Batra.
Batra tries to clinch but Brock moves out of range.
Brock motions for Batra to come forward. Brock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Batra throws a leg kick but Brock sees it coming and moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brock 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 Batra has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Batra and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Brock throws a big shot that misses.
Batra now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brock walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Batra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Batra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brock tried to counter with a leg kick but Batra avoided it.
Batra takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brock moves in looking to clinch but Batra pushes him off.
Brock sets himself, and Batra steps forward looking for the clinch! Brock avoids it this time.
Brock looks to score with a jab to the body but Batra is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Brock. Those never looked like landing.
Batra with a hook.
Batra with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Batra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brock just misses with a punch to the body.
Batra tries to counter with a clinch but Brock shakes him off and moves away.
Brock scores with a head kick. Batra tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batra misses with the combination. #T4#
Brock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Batra blocks a head kick by Brock.
A nice side step and Batra releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Batra scores with a jab.
Batra moves away from the strike by Brock.
Batra throws a lazy right hand but Brock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brock tries a low kick but Batra avoids it.
Brock throws a body shot but no joy.
Batra lands a lovely overhand right.
Brock thows a leg kick but Batra checks it
and Batra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brock looks to land a combination. Batra sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Batra, as that shot connected.
Art Brock is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Batra avoids the head kick by Brock.
Batra scores with the left hand. Brock knows he should have avoided that one.
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 Art Brock will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Brock lands with a kick to the ribs.
Batra avoids the body shot from Brock.
Batra throws a looping overhand right but Brock ducks down to avoid it.
Batra lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Brock avoids the head kick by Batra.
The fighters circling - Brock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice cross by Brock.
Brock connects with a leg kick. Batra looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A left lands for Batra.
Batra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brock.
A swing and a miss from Brock.
Brock punishes Batra's body with a nice straight punch.
Batra misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Batra. Brock does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Brock misses with an attempted mid kick.
Batra avoids the body shot from Brock.
Brock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Batra feints the counter takedown.
Brock throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice shot by Brock.
Batra throws a lazy right hand but Brock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brock misses with the combination.
Jab, jab by Batra - just one landing.
Brock slips a jab from Batra.
Batra misses with a body kick.
Good exchange - Brock coming out on top.
Batra fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2##CL2#
Batra clinches up with Brock and pushes him back against the cage.
Brock prevents a body shot from Batra.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batra jumps guard but Brock stands there with Batra around his waist. Batra gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brock tries a body shot but Batra blocks it.
Batra tries to throw a body punch but Brock avoids it by throwing Batra back against the cage.
A short left from Batra.
Brock stalling the fight.
Batra lands with a left to the head.
Batra softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Batra gets through Brock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Brock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Batra.
Brock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Batra is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T3#
Batra throws a hook but Brock blocks it.
Batra connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Batra slips a jab and a cross from Brock.
Sloppy strikes from Brock. Those never looked like landing.
Brock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brock walks into a jab.
Brock misses with a hook.
Brock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brock throws a solid leg kick but Batra takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brock.
Brock loads up on a big right hand but Batra slips the punch.
Batra motions for Brock to come forward. Batra throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gobal Batra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brock finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Batra throws a shot from downtown. Brock moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Brock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batra manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Batra! But no joy.#T4#
Brock scores with a hook to the body. Batra takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Brock does it's job there.
Batra looks to land a left hand but Brock moved out of range nicely.
Batra connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brock throws a hook but Batra blocks it.
Brock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Batra tries to clinch but Brock is having none of it.
Brock swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Brock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brock looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Brock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Batra in his tracks.
Brock looks to throw a body kick
and Brock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brock swats away the attempt to clinch by Batra.
Brock throws a quick counter head kick but Batra was just out of range.
Art Brock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#KD2#
Batra sends Brock crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Batra is motioning to the referee to let Brock up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Brock is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gobal Batra.
I think Brock 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: DARE 67
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Sykk misses with a hook.
Sykk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Asmund Sykk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batra throws a shot to the body.
Batra finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sykk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Batra.
Sykk looks to land a left hand but Batra moved out of range nicely.
Batra lands with a nice body kick.
Batra works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sykk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Batra.
Sykk is looking to clinch but Batra is avoiding it.
Batra tries to counter by clinching up but Sykk breaks away and moves out of range.
Sykk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Batra.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Batra misses its intended target.
Sykk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Batra.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Batra 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 Sykk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sykk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sykk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Batra throws out a leg kick but Sykk moves out of range and Batra only half commits.
Batra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sykk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sykk lands a jab to the nose.
Sykk checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It seemed like Sykk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sykk misses with a straight right.
Sykk cracks Batra with an open hand slap.
Batra misses with a low kick.
Sykk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Batra feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sykk's calf.
Sykk throws a leg kick that is checked
and Batra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sykk misses with a left hand
and Batra counters with a low kick, right behind Sykk 's knee.
Batra misses with a low kick.
Sykk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Batra.
Batra misses the jab.
A big left from Sykk misses. #T2#
Batra throws a lazy uppercut
and Batra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sykk throws the left hand but Batra avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sykk misses with a hook #CL#
and Batra counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sykk.
Batra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sykk misses with a body punch.
Sykk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Batra tries to throw a body punch but Sykk avoids it by throwing Batra back against the cage.
Batra pushes Sykk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Sykk manages to break the clinch.
Batra tries to bum rush Sykk with a series of wild strikes but Sykk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab from Batra.
Sykk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Batra ducks right into an uppercut from Sykk.
Batra works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Batra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sykk moves away.#T3#
Batra fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sykk is out of range.
Sykk is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Batra lands a nice shot that snaps Sykk's head back.
Batra's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sykk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Batra scrambles back to his feet.
Batra moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sykk throws a right and a left that Batra avoids nicely.
Sykk scores with a punch to the head.
Sykk connects with a nice looking jab.
Sykk is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Batra had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Batra swings widly with a right hand
and Sykk counters with a good low kick that Batra was not able to check.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sykk.
Sykk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Batra throws a wild body kick that Sykk sees coming a mile off.
Sykk throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Batra holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sykk scores with a shot to the side of Batra's head. #T4#
Sykk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Batra swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batra throws a punch but it's blocked by Sykk.
A head punch on the inside from Sykk fails to land.
Batra lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sykk misses with some punches.
Batra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Batra fails to land. #TD#
Batra drags the fight down to the ground.
Sykk pushes down on Batra's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Batra is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sykk pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Batra looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sykk trying to control from half guard but Batra is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gobal Batra dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Batra ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Batra lands with an overhand left.
Sykk throws a sloppy head kick and Batra moves out of range easily.
Batra swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sykk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sykk tries to clinch up.
Sykk takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Batra throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sykk.
Sykk ducks under a wild hook from Batra.
Batra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sykk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sykk. Batra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Batra tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sykk manages to circle out of the way.
A big right from Batra misses.
Batra throws a leg kick but Sykk checks it.
Batra takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Batra throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sykk throws a leg kick #CL#
and Batra counters by moving into the clinch.
Sykk blocks a body shot from Batra.
Sykk pushes Batra back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sykk misses with the head strike.
Sykk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Batra can't find room to land a body shot as Sykk controls the action.
Sykk scores with a shot to the side of Batra's head.
Batra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sykk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Batra backwards.
Good body shot from Sykk.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses.
Sykk swings wildly with an uppercut but Batra uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Batra jumps guard. #SUB#
Batra has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sykk is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Batra.#T2#
Sykk working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Batra is trying to get back to half guard.
Sykk misses with the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batra regains half guard.
Batra avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sykk.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sykk wants to pass the guard but Batra is defending well. #SUB2#
Sykk is working for a submission of some sort.
Batra wants to improve his position but Sykk is controlling well. #T3##SUB#
Batra looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Batra looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Sykk seems content to control.
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. Sykk connects with a nice short shot to Batra's temple. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Batra wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Batra looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Batra keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sykk performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sykk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Batra's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Batra looking for submissions off his back.
Sykk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Asmund Sykk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Batra slips under a jab.
Batra throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sykk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Batra 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Batra.#CL2#
Sykk forces Batra back against the cage and clinches.
Sykk blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Batra ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Batra no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sykk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Batra works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Batra can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sykk controls the pace.#SUB#
Batra working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sykk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sykk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Batra seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1##SUB#
Batra is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Batra looking for a guillotine here but Sykk defends easily.
Sykk 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.
Sykk tries to free his leg and advance position but Batra is retaining full guard.
Batra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sykk lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sykk working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sykk trying to control but Batra is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Batra is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sykk slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Batra tries to bench press Sykk off him but Sykk keeps the position.
Sykk is working Batra over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sykk trying to control the action but Batra is working from the bottom.
Sykk throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T3#
Sykk creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Batra is trying to improve his position.
Batra manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sykk holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sykk gets back to full guard.
Batra landing some decent shots from guard.
Batra trying to control the position from guard on top but Sykk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sykk 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.#T4##SUB2#
Sykk looking for a guillotine here but Batra defends easily.
Batra slips nicely into half guard.
Sykk trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sykk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sykk is trying is best to control the position here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gobal Batra!
A relieved looking Gobal Batra 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: DARE 61
Date: Aug 11, 2018

#R1#
Ryan checks a low kick from Batra.
Ryan walks into a stiff left hand from Batra.
Batra takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ryan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ryan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Batra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryan.
Ryan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ryan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gobal Batra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batra was well out of range. Poor timing from Ryan.
Ryan misses with a left hand
letting Batra counter with a right hand.
Batra checks a low kick from Ryan.
Batra fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Ryan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Batra scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A bone on bone clash there as Ryan blocks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Ryan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Batra on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Batra staying out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Ryan. Those never looked like landing.
Nice shot by Batra.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ryan.
Ryan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ryan throws a shot to the body.
Batra takes a swing at Ryan's ribcage but misses.
Ryan thinks about countering with a body kick.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Batra avoids the body shot from Ryan.
Batra jabs Ryan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ryan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It seemed like Batra was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Batra lands with a nice body punch.
Batra 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.
Batra wants to slow Ryan down by chopping away at his legs.
Ryan throws a series of punches but Batra moves out of range.
Ryan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Batra releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ryan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Batra moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ryan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Batra counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T3#
Ryan misses with some punches.
Ryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Batra swings wildly with an uppercut but Ryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batra keeps control of Ryan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Batra creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Batra works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Batra tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Batra tries for a takedown but Ryan manages to get underhooks.
Good body shot from Batra.
Ryan blocks a body shot from Batra.
Ryan looking to stall.
A short right from Batra.
Batra blocking some punches.
Batra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ryan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Batra has him pressed against the cage.
Batra blocks a body shot from Ryan. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Batra.
Batra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ryan lands a hook that snaps the head of Batra backwards.
Ryan throws a head punch that misses.
Ryan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Batra backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Batra.
A short left from Batra.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Batra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch on the inside from Ryan fails to land.
Batra tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ryan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jimmy Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gobal Batra.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Batra throws a punch but it's blocked by Ryan.
I was talking to Ryan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Batra blocks an uppercut.
Ryan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ryan lands a left hand.
Batra misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gobal Batra will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ryan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Batra.
Batra looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryan is just out of range.
Ryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Batra is just out of range.
Batra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ryan jabs at Batra's body.
Batra lands an overhand right.
Batra lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ryan scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batra lands with a good body shot.
Batra swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ryan counters with a nice body shot.
Ryan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
A jab from Ryan misses.
Batra uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ryan.
Batra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ryan.
Batra attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Batra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ryan cracks a nice hook into Batra's ribs.
Batra lands with an overhand left.
Ryan swings for the body but Batra moves out of range.
Batra misses with a head kick.
Batra misses with a hook.
Batra avoids the body shot from Ryan. #T2#
Batra 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.
Ryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Batra 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 Ryan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ryan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Good standup being displayed there by Batra as he connects with a hook.
Batra keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC2#
Ryan is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batra catches Ryan with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Ryan forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gobal Batra!
A very excited looking Gobal Batra 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: DARE 54
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
Kong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batra was well out of range. Poor timing from Kong.
Batra 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.
Kong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Batra looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Batra throws a quick inside leg kick.
Batra scores with a sloppy right hand. Kong should have avoided that one.
Kong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Batra misses with a hook. Kong ducked under it nicely.
Kong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Batra misses.
Batra throws a body punch but Kong moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kong slips a straight right by Batra.
Batra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kong.
Batra thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Kong avoids the body shot from Batra.
Kong is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kong jabs at Batra's body.
Batra missing with a left hand there. Kong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Batra ducks under a wild hook from Kong.
Batra scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kong doesn't seem bothered though.
Batra misses the jab.
A big right from Kong misses.
Batra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kong looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Batra lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Batra.
Batra scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Batra misses with a low kick. #T2#
Kong swings widly with a right hand
enabling Batra to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kong throws the kick towards the body but Batra avoids it.
Batra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Batra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kong misses with a low kick.
Kong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kong throws a hook to the side of Batra's head but Batra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kong lands a head shot.
Batra defending well as Kong loads up on a big left hand.
Batra falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kong counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Batra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kong was well out of range. Poor timing from Batra.
It looked like Kong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Batra takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batra manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Batra closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Batra swings wildly with an uppercut but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Batra as the two fighters clinch.
Batra is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kong is defending well.
Batra misses with the head strike.
Batra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Batra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kong misses with a punch to the body.
Kong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
I was talking to Kong's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Batra fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T4#
Kong tries to work over Batra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Kong.
Kong lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kong struggles to land a body shot inside as Batra controls his hands.
Kong blocks an uppercut.
Kong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Batras head.
Batra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Batra blocking some punches.
Kong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Batra tries a body shot but Kong blocks it.
Batra misses with some punches.
Batra stalling in the clinch but Kong improves position.
Batra blocks a body shot from Kong.
A short uppercut from Kong.
Kong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kong tries a body shot but Batra blocks it.
Batra's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kong can't find room to land a body shot as Batra controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xafan Kong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kong throws a body punch but Batra moves out of range.
Batra chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kong can pounce on him.
Batra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Batra misses.
Kong drops his hands momentarily and Batra takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Batra throws a jab but it's blocked by Kong.
Kong moves out of range of the strikes.
Batra chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kong can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kong.
No joy there for Kong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Batra looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Batra throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big right from Batra misses. #T1#
Kong throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Batra throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kong counters with a thumping low kick.
Kong lands a nice looking body kick.
Kong misses with an uppercut. Batra saw that one coming.
Kong misses with a leg kick.
Batra throws a body shot but no joy.
Kong ducks right into an uppercut from Batra.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kong is looking to clinch but Batra is avoiding it.
Gobal Batra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Kong tries to land a leg kick but Batra saw it coming and moves away.
Batra tries to counter with a clinch but Kong shakes him off and moves away.
Kong scores with the left hand. Batra knows he should have avoided that one.
Batra looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kong moves away from the strike by Batra.
A cross from Kong lands.
Kong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batra jabs at Kong's body.
Batra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Batra is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Batra darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Batra takes a swing at Kong's ribcage but misses.
Kong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kong throws a lazy right hand but Batra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Batra takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kong slips a jab and a cross from Batra.
Batra misses with a low kick.
Batra misses with a hook to the body
enabling Kong to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Gobal Batra has been cut.
Kong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Batra.
Kong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Batra checks it well.
Batra misses the jab.
Kong misses with a head kick.
Batra stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kong.
Kong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Batra throws a jab when Kong was well out of range.#T4#
Kong misses with a lunging right hand
and Batra counters with a left to the body.
Kong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kong connects with a jab.
Batra thumps Kong with a low kick.
Batra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kong.
Kong is looking to counter with head kicks.
Batra blocks a head kick by Kong.
Some bone on bone action there as Batra checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Batra misses with a leg kick.
Kong looks to score with a jab to the body but Batra is just 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 Xafan Kong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gobal Batra's cut.
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#
Batra throws a nice inside leg kick.
Batra tried to score with a low kick but Kong checks it.
Kong ducks under a wild hook from Batra.
Kong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Batra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kong lands a body shot.
Batra throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kong.
A low kick from Batra misses
and Kong counters with a stiff right hand.
Kong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Kong misses the target.
Kong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Batra motions for Kong to come forward. Batra throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Batra throws a series of punches but Kong avoids them all with ease.
Kong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Batra defending well as Kong loads up on a big left hand.
Kong just misses with a punch to the body.
Batra throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kong blocks the body kick.
Kong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Batra under the eye.
Batra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kong.
Batra swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kong.
Kong tests Batra's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Batra throws a big shot that misses.
Kong throwing a counter right hand but Batra manages to avoid it.#T2#
Kong just misses with a punch to the body.
Xafan Kong is winning the standup battle so far.
Kong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Batra.
Batra takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kong!
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!
Batra throws a lazy uppercut
and Kong counters with a body kick that stops Batra in his tracks momentarily.
Batra misses with a looping left.
Kong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Batra looks to score with a jab to the body but Kong is just out of range.
Kong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Batra misses the target.
Batra looks for the body kick but Kong saw that one coming.
Kong misses the jab.
Batra steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Batra throws a right hand that misses
and Kong counters with a nice low kick that buckles Batra's knee momentarily.
Kong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batra manages to avoid it.
Kong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Batra.
Batra takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gobal Batra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kong checks a leg kick.
It looked like Kong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Batra swings widly with a right hand
and Batra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Batra lands a nice shot that snaps Kong's head back. #T4#
Batra misses with a hook. Kong ducked under it nicely.
Batra lands a body shot.
Kong connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kong throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC#
Batra is rocked!
Kong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batra moves away.
Batra is still on wobbly legs! Can Kong finish him?
Batra throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kong counters with a nice kick to the body.
Batra seems to have recovered his senses.
Batra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That kick from Kong tenderised Batra's leg. Batra is trying to keep his angry face on.
Batra lands with a cross.
Batra throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kong counters with a two punch combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xafan Kong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kong 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DARE 49: WESSON VS. BOUNTY
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
Gartzen ducks right into an uppercut from Batra. #CUT#
It looks like Muhammad Gartzen has been cut.
Batra lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gartzen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gartzen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Batra blocks the body kick.
Gartzen scores with a nice strike.
Gartzen is looking to land body kicks.
A jab from Batra misses.
Nice jab there from Gartzen.
Batra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gartzen.
Gartzen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Batra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Batra. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batra shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gartzen eats them both and turns towards Batra to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Batra scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Gartzen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Batra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gartzen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Batra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gartzen.
Batra looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gobal Batra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batra scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Batra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gartzen.
Batra is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gartzen throws a leg kick but Batra checks it.
A low kick from Gartzen is predictable there
and Batra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Batra lands a leg kick that knocks Gartzen off balance momentarily.
Gartzen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Batra tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gartzen manages to circle out of the way.
Batra looks to land a body kick but Gartzen moved away.
Gartzen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Batra swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Batra swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Gartzen keeps the fight on the outside.
Gartzen blocks a jab.
Gartzen throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Batra counters by clinching up.
Batra lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gartzen backwards.
Batra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Gartzen fails to land.
Gartzen misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gartzen.
Gartzen tries to throw a body punch but Batra avoids it by throwing Gartzen back against the cage.
Gartzen misses with a punch to the body.
Batra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Batra misses with some punches.
Batra fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A shot in the inside from Gartzen.
Batra doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Batra blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Gartzen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gartzen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batra was well out of range. Poor timing from Gartzen.
Batra throws a head kick that misses.
Batra with a nice cross.#CUT#
That has opened up Muhammad Gartzen's cut even more.
Batra lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gartzen throws a sloppy head kick and Batra moves out of range easily.
Gartzen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Batra avoids a kick to the body.
Gartzen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Batra scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good work by Gartzen as he checks the leg kick.#T4#
Batra lands with a hook. Gartzen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#
The cut above Muhammad Gartzen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gartzen misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Batra misses its intended target.
Gartzen throws a leg kick
and Gartzen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Batra wants to clinch up but Gartzen keeps it at a distance.
Gartzen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Batra throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#
Muhammad Gartzen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Batra slips under a jab.
Batra seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Batra throws a low kick but Gartzen moves out of range easily.
Gartzen flicks out a counter leg kick but Batra steps away.
Gartzen throws a body punch but Batra moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Batra misses
and Gartzen counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gobal Batra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Muhammad Gartzen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Batra.
Batra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gartzen throws a low kick, looking for Batra's leg but Batra calmly moves out of range.
Batra tries to counter with a takedown but Gartzen is quick to defend against it.
Batra slips under a jab from Gartzen.
Batra seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Batra misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Batra chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gartzen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Batra digs a good body shot into Gartzen's ribs.
Gobal Batra is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gartzen throws a body shot but no joy.
Batra misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gartzen tries a head kick but it misses.
Gartzen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Batra counters with an outside leg kick.
Batra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gartzen can do to turn this around?#T1#
Batra ducks under a wild hook from Gartzen.
Gartzen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Batra at a distance.
Batra dips to his left and cracks Gartzen with an uppercut!
Batra is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gartzen misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gartzen. Batra does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Batra.
Batra lands with a good body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Gartzen scores with a four punch combination!
Batra changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Batra 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.
Gartzen is breathing heavily.
Batra ducks under a wild hook from Gartzen.
Batra is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gartzen.#T2#
Batra staying out of range there.
The crowd cheers as Batra lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gartzen doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batra with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Batra fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gartzen looks to throw the jab but Batra is out of range.
Gartzen gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL#
and Batra holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gartzen tries to throw a body punch but Batra avoids it by throwing Gartzen back against the cage.
Batra lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gartzen backwards.
Batra working aggressively here.
Batra tries a body shot but Gartzen blocks it.
Batra works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Batra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Batra lands a shot to the body.
Batra blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Batra misses with a punch to the body.
Gartzen misses with a punch to the body.
Batra misses with a body punch.
Batra misses with the head strike.
Batra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Batra fails to land.
Batra lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gartzen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Batra pushes Gartzen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Batra misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Batra.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gobal Batra!
During a confident post fight interview, Gobal Batra thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DARE 41
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
Batra with a jab.
Batra scores with a decent looking hook.
Batra wants to clinch.
Pauwels scores with a nice head shot.
We've been told by Pauwels 's head coaches at VEGAS Top Team [$550/week] that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Batra throws a leg kick
and Pauwels counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Batra lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pauwels avoids the head kick by Batra.
Batra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pauwels moves away.
Batra tries to clinch up but Pauwels circles away and keeps his distance.
Batra shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Batra throws a right and a left that Pauwels avoids nicely.
Batra cracks Pauwels with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pauwels misses with a hook. Batra ducked under it nicely.
Pauwels misses with a straight left.
Batra connects with a body shot that sends Pauwels 's belly button to the back.
Pauwels throws the left hand but Batra avoids the punch easily.
Batra slips under a jab.
Batra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pauwels throws out the jab.
Batra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Batra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pauwels is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Batra scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Pauwels throws an overhand right that lands on Batra's shoulder, as Batra tries to avoid the shot.
Pauwels checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pauwels swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pauwels throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Batra sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Batra ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Batra has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Batra there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batra throws a big shot that misses.
Batra 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.
Batra misses the jab.
Batra throws a lazy right hand but Pauwels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Batra blocks a jab.
Batra goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Batra throws an off balance right hand
and Pauwels counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
A combination from Batra does no damage.
Pauwels pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Pauwels gets tackled into the cage by Batra. Batra maintains the clinch.
Pauwels lands with a right to the head.
Batra misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Batra manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Batra is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pauwels defends well.#SUB2#
Batra is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Batra looking for a guillotine here but Pauwels defends easily. #T4##SUB2#
Batra is looking for a triangle but Pauwels pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Batra is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Pauwels frees his head nicely. Oh but Batra has switched to an armbar! Pauwels is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Gobal Batra!
Our winner, Gobal Batra, 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.
The defeated Alexander Pauwels had this to say: 'Damn. I tried to keep this on the feet but this guy is a very good grappler. I'm sorry to my fans and coaches, I promise I'll come back stronger than ever'.

Event: DARE 31
Date: Mar 09, 2018

#R1#
Batra's corner calls for a 1-2. Batra obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McCullen misses the jab.
McCullen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Batra lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Batra misses with a shot to the body
and McCullen counters with a nice uppercut.
McCullen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batra moves away.
Batra connects with a body shot that sends McCullen's belly button to the back.
McCullen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Batra attempts a counter takedown but McCullen avoids it well and moves away.
McCullen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCullen misses with a hook to the body
and Batra counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McCullen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Batra is looking to counter the offense by McCullen and move into the clinch.
McCullen swings widly with a right hand
and Batra counters with a nice leg kick.
McCullen misses with an uppercut
and Batra counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCullen tries a low kick but Batra avoids it.
Batra avoids the body shot from McCullen.
McCullen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batra was well out of range. Poor timing from McCullen.
An attempted straight right counter from Batra misses the target.#T1#
Batra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCullen.
McCullen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT#
It looks like Sam McCullen has been cut.
McCullen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Batra rather than just go for the knockout.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCullen.
McCullen throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Batra counters by moving into the clinch.
McCullen blocks an uppercut.
Batra scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McCullen misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCullen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Batra tries to throw a body punch but McCullen avoids it by throwing Batra back against the cage.
Batra misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCullen.
Batra has a couple of punches blocked by McCullen.
A frustrated look appears on McCullen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Batra scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
With the fighters up against the cage, Batra throws an elbow but misses.
McCullen blocks a body shot from Batra.
Batra is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McCullen to keep the fight standing.
Batra is trying to pull guard but McCullen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Batra stalling against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Batra fails to land.
Batra throws a punch but it's blocked by McCullen.
Batra lands with a right 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!
Batra lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McCullen backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCullen.
Batra can't find room to land a body shot as McCullen controls the action.
McCullen blocks a body shot from Batra.
Batra tries to work over McCullen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Batra scores with a hook to the body.
Batra scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McCullen blocks a body shot from Batra. #BC2#
McCullen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Batra throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McCullen throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big right from Batra misses.
Batra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCullen throws out the jab.
Nice body kick there by McCullen.
McCullen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McCullen throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Batra moves into the clinch.
McCullen fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
McCullen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Batra throws a body punch but McCullen moves out of range. #T4#
Batra misses the shot to the body.
McCullen throws a right hand that Batra ducks under and follows up with a left that Batra also avoids with ease.
Sam McCullen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCullen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCullen connects with a right hand. Batra shakes it off.
McCullen misses with an uppercut.
McCullen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Batra counters with a two punch combo.
Batra avoids the head kick by McCullen.
McCullen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McCullen connects with a jab.
Batra tries to clinch up but McCullen circles away and keeps his distance.
McCullen lands with a nice body punch.
McCullen throws a hook to the side of Batra's head but Batra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCullen staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gobal Batra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam McCullen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
McCullen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Batra throws a quick counter kick to the body but McCullen avoids it.
Batra 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.
A swing and a miss from Batra.
McCullen tried to score with a low kick but Batra checks it.
McCullen throws a hook but Batra avoids it easily.
Batra throws a body shot but no joy.
McCullen throws a head kick that misses.
Batra tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McCullen manages to circle out of the way.
Batra looks to land a combination but McCullen avoids it well.
McCullen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Batra in his tracks.
McCullen wants to land a leg kick but Batra is out of range.
McCullen misses with a hook. Batra ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batra missing with a left hand there. McCullen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCullen throws a head kick but Batra moves out of range.
Sam McCullen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCullen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Batra.
Batra throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Batra fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Batra misses with a body shot.
Batra ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Batra lands with a hook. McCullen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Batra throws a nice outside leg kick.
McCullen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McCullen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Batra has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCullen.
McCullen misses with a looping left.
McCullen 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.
McCullen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Batra swings for the body but McCullen moves out of range.
It seemed like McCullen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McCullen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Batra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
McCullen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McCullen misses with a low kick.
McCullen swings widly with a right hand
and Batra counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut there from McCullen.
Batra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCullen.
Batra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCullen lands a body shot.
Batra's jab looks to have found its range, popping McCullen under the eye.
Batra jabs McCullen right on the nose. McCullen blinks but takes it well.
McCullen misses with a hook.
Batra misses with a straight right.
McCullen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Batra moves away from the strike by McCullen.
Batra quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T3#
McCullen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Batra checks it well.
McCullen misses with a low kick as Batra jumps back.
McCullen just misses with a punch to the body.
Batra drops down looking for a counter takedown but McCullen sprawls and moves away.
Batra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by McCullen. That's going to slow Batra down.
McCullen throws a sloppy body shot
and Batra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Batra takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Batra lands a jab to the head.
Batra tries to clinch up.
Batra throws a sloppy head kick and McCullen moves out of range easily.
McCullen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Batra on the side of the head.
McCullen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Batra.
McCullen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batra manages to avoid it.#T4#
Batra misses with a looping right.
McCullen lands with a slapping head kick.
Batra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the 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!
Batra throws a series of punches but McCullen avoids them all with ease.
A nice side step and McCullen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McCullen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Batra.
McCullen throws a body punch but Batra moves out of range.
McCullen tries to land a front kick but Batra steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McCullen thows a leg kick but Batra checks it
and Batra counters with a left to the body.
McCullen throws a hook to the side of Batra's head but Batra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Batra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCullen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McCullen throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Batra holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McCullen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sam McCullen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sam McCullen's cut.
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#
No joy there for Batra, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Batra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Batra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCullen blocks a leg kick.
McCullen throws a head kick that misses.
McCullen misses with a lunging right hand
and Batra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCullen takes a swing at Batra's ribcage but misses.
Batra ducks under a wild hook from McCullen.
McCullen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCullen just misses with a punch to the body.
Batra changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McCullen misses with a looping left.
McCullen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Batra wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McCullen misses the jab.
Batra is looking to counter the offense by McCullen and move into the clinch.
A head kick misses from McCullen.
Batra was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Batra looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Batra gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McCullen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Batra lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McCullen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Batra. Batra obviously looking to wear him down.
McCullen takes one to the chin there.
McCullen throws a low kick, looking for Batra's leg but Batra calmly moves out of range.
McCullen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Batra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCullen throws out the jab.
McCullen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from McCullen misses.
McCullen slips under a jab from Batra.#T2#
Batra lands a right hook to the body.
McCullen throws a leg kick which misses Batra's front leg but catches the back leg as Batra tries to avoid it.
McCullen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batra sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCullen.
McCullen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Batra.
Batra has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Batra there as he acknowledges the shot.
Batra takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McCullen misses the jab.
McCullen misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Batra counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Batra.
Batra tries to work over McCullen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Batra swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from McCullen fails to land.
McCullen blocks an elbow strike from Batra.
Batra swings wildly with an uppercut but McCullen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCullen misses with some punches.
Batra has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McCullen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
McCullen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCullen lands a nice shot that snaps Batra's head back.
Batra scores with the left hand. McCullen knows he should have avoided that one.
Batra lands a head kick. McCullen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Batra fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCullen.
A punch combination from McCullen misses. #T4##CL#
Batra forces McCullen back against the cage and clinches.
McCullen struggles to land a body shot inside as Batra controls his hands.
Batra tries to pull guard but McCullen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Batra tries to throw a body punch but McCullen avoids it by throwing Batra back against the cage.
Batra misses with a body punch.
Batra lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Batra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Batra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Batra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Batra lands a shoulder strike.
Batra tries to land a knee to the head but 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 Gobal Batra.
I think Batra 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: DARE 26
Date: Feb 07, 2018

#R1#
McCullen throws a hook but Batra avoids it easily.
Batra shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCullen as he jumps to the side.
Batra throws a jab when McCullen was well out of range.
McCullen throws out a loose jab but Batra uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCullen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McCullen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Batra has a takedown stuffed.
Batra shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McCullen defends it nicely.
It looked like McCullen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sam McCullen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gobal Batra.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batra checks the leg kick nicely there.
Batra fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McCullen throws out a loose jab but Batra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batra shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCullen pinned against the cage. McCullen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Batra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Batra drives through with a takedown into McCullen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Batra with a flurry of punches that miss.
McCullen has Batra pulled in close to control his posture.
Batra throwing strikes but missing.
McCullen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Batra seems keen to control McCullen's posture.#T2##SUB2#
Batra is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McCullen is aware though and is defending well.
McCullen stopping the sweep attempt from Batra.
McCullen postures up.
McCullen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McCullen preventing the sweep.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McCullen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Batra or perhaps it was just good defense by McCullen, which made it look bad.
McCullen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Batra shoots in but McCullen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McCullen tried to counter with a leg kick but Batra avoided it.#TD2#
Batra throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McCullen was covering up waiting for the punch and Batra finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Batra passes McCullen's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
McCullen is defending against the submission attempts here by Batra.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Batra is pressing down on McCullen's thigh, looking to free his foot. McCullen is holding on for now. #T4#
McCullen is looking to improve his position.
McCullen is controlling Batra's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Batra is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and McCullen reverses the position - he's now on top in Batra's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam McCullen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Batra scores with a takedown into McCullen's guard.#SUB2#
Batra drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McCullen dives on top into guard.#REVR#
McCullen postures up.
McCullen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCullen wants to control from the top but Batra keeps moving. #T1#
Batra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCullen trying to control but Batra is working from the bottom.
McCullen postures up.
Batra looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCullen is one step ahead there.
Batra trying to control the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Batra working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McCullen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McCullen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Batra has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCullen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McCullen throws the left hand but Batra avoids the punch easily.
Batra fails with a takedown attempt.
McCullen throws a hook but Batra blocks it.
McCullen stuns Batra with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McCullen throws a hook but Batra blocks it.
Batra looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sam McCullen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
McCullen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Batra.
Batra shoots for a double leg takedown but McCullen sprawls well. He's pushed Batra's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sam McCullen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gobal Batra.#TD2#
Batra looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McCullen is holding on to half guard well.
McCullen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McCullen looking to control.
Batra advances position into side control!#T4#
McCullen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB2#
Batra goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McCullen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Batra but great work by McCullen.
Batra tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCullen trying to control the position but Batra is working away.
Batra wants to control but McCullen postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCullen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam McCullen dominated that second round.
That's time! McCullen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
McCullen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Batra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Batra shoots in but no luck this time.
Batra closes the distance and clinches up with McCullen, looking for a takedown. Batra pushes McCullen against the cage but McCullen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McCullen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Batra.
Sam McCullen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gobal Batra.
Batra shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCullen as he avoids it easily.
McCullen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Batra closes the distance and clinches up with McCullen, looking for a takedown. Batra pushes McCullen against the cage but McCullen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McCullen thinks about countering with a head kick.
Batra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Batra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Batra is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McCullen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Batra can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCullen tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from McCullen misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCullen. Batra does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from McCullen. #TD2#
Batra shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McCullen is trying to defend but Batra finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
McCullen has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Batra is on him like a limpet, forcing McCullen back against the cage.#T1#
Batra lands with a right to the head.
Batra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Batra misses with a body punch.
Batra throws a head punch that misses.
Batra blocks an uppercut.
Batra has a couple of punches blocked by McCullen.
McCullen tries a body shot but Batra blocks it.
Batra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCullen wants to get back to striking at distance but Batra won't allow it. #T2#
Batra blocks a body shot from McCullen.
McCullen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Batra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCullen's elbow.
McCullen blocks an uppercut.
McCullen trying to stall but Batra improves his position.
McCullen being controlled against the cage.#BC#
McCullen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Batra shoots in looking for a takedown. McCullen tries to sprawl out of it but Batra keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCullen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Batra looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCullen is fending him off so far but Batra persists. Nope, McCullen circles away and we're back to standing.#T3#
Batra shoots in for a takedown but McCullen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McCullen looks to land a combination but Batra avoids it well.
Batra shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCullen as he avoids it easily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McCullen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
McCullen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batra manages to avoid it.
Batra tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCullen lands a lovely overhand right.
McCullen loads up on a big right hand but Batra slips the punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from McCullen.
Sam McCullen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CUT#
It looks like Gobal Batra has been cut.
Batra shoots in but McCullen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gobal Batra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A combination from McCullen does no damage.
Batra shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCullen pinned against the cage. McCullen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Batra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McCullen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Batra. Batra circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Batra fails with a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batra looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCullen is fending him off so far but Batra persists. Nope, McCullen circles away and we're back to standing.
Batra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCullen.
Batra shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Batra on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCullen. McCullen obviously looking to wear him down.
Batra shoots in but McCullen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McCullen throws a counter high kick but Batra was just alert enough to avoid it.
McCullen lands a really nice looking cross but Batra seems unphased.
McCullen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Batra sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Batra takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Batra throws a jab but it's blocked by McCullen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sam McCullen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCullen, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam McCullen!
An intense looking Sam McCullen took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I learned from my mistakes the last fight and got that win back. I am simply on another level to these people and I feel unstoppable!'.

Event: DARE 21
Date: Jan 06, 2018

#R1#
Batra takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Batra swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McCullen swings widly with a right hand
and Batra counters with a left to the body.
McCullen lands a leg kick that knocks Batra off balance momentarily.
McCullen misses the shot to the body.
Batra plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Batra takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McCullen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCullen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McCullen lands with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Gobal Batra has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batra wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McCullen throws a wild body kick that Batra sees coming a mile off.
McCullen throws a right hand that misses
and Batra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
McCullen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Batra if he has to take too many more of those.
McCullen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McCullen cracks Batra with an open hand slap.
McCullen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCullen throws a hook but Batra blocks it.
Batra throws a big counter combination but McCullen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McCullen throws a hook but Batra blocks it.
McCullen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Batra takes a step back to recover.
McCullen throws a head kick that misses
and Batra counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Sam McCullen has been cut.
Batra gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Batra misses with a shot to the body
and McCullen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Batra is looking to wear down McCullen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Batra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCullen throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batra moves out of range as McCullen strikes.
Batra fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCullen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCullen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Batra blocks a head kick by McCullen.
McCullen throws a sloppy head kick and Batra moves out of range easily.
Batra swings for the body but McCullen moves out of range.
McCullen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Batra on the side of the head.
Batra swings widly with a right hand
enabling McCullen to counter with a crisp jab.
Batra throws a hook but McCullen blocks it.#T3#
Batra slips under a jab from McCullen.
Batra misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from McCullen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Batra moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McCullen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Batra is looking to counter punch.
McCullen scores with a jab to the jaw.
McCullen throws a lazy uppercut
and Batra counters with a nice uppercut.
McCullen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Batra scores with a hook to the body. McCullen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCullen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Batra tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McCullen manages to circle out of the way.#T4#
McCullen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batra manages to avoid it.
Batra lands a nice hook to McCullen's body. McCullen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCullen looks to land a right hand but Batra moved out of range.
McCullen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCullen looks to throw a body kick
and Batra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Batra fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCullen.
Batra with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCullen to score with a decent uppercut.
A thudding body kick lands there by McCullen!
Batra fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCullen.
Batra thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam McCullen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Batra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Batra slips a jab and a cross from McCullen.
Batra misses with a hook. McCullen ducked under it nicely.
Batra defending well as McCullen loads up on a big left hand.
McCullen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Batra half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sam McCullen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCullen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McCullen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCullen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Batra thuds his right hand into McCullen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCullen misses with a low kick.
Batra scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Batra throws a chopping leg kick but McCullen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looks like Batra has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T1#
Batra scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Batra blocks the body kick.
McCullen misses with a right hand #CL#
and Batra counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Batra.
McCullen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Batra blocks an uppercut.
McCullen tries to work over Batra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Batra misses with the head strike.
McCullen tries to break free but Batra pushes him back against the cage.
Batra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Batra. #BC#
Batra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCullen throws a shot from downtown. Batra moves away and avoids it.
Batra thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCullen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A big right from Batra misses. #T2#
Batra lands a jab.
McCullen jabs Batra to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Batra misses with a right hand
and McCullen counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCullen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCullen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McCullen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McCullen misses with a body shot.
Batra swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
McCullen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick by Batra misses
and McCullen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Batra digs a good hook to McCullen's body.
Batra bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McCullen's head.
Batra scores with a nice strike.
McCullen thows a leg kick but Batra checks it
and Batra counters with a right hand to the body.
McCullen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Batra.
Batra lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCullen's sensitive parts.
McCullen throws a leg kick but Batra sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Batra swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for McCullen.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Batra.
Batra misses the shot to the body.
Batra 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.
McCullen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#
That has opened up Sam McCullen's cut even more.
McCullen misses with a body punch #CL#
and Batra moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCullen.
Batra misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
McCullen breaks from the clinch.
McCullen takes one to the side of the head.
McCullen lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gobal Batra dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Batra lands a nice shot to the body.
Batra scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McCullen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Batra's jab looks to have found its range, popping McCullen under the eye.
Batra throws out a loose jab but McCullen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from McCullen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McCullen misses with a body punch
and Batra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCullen misses with the body kick
and Batra counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCullen tests Batra's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCullen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Batra throws out the jab.
Batra tries to clinch
and McCullen counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
McCullen misses with a looping left.
Batra throws out a powerful jab.
Batra scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#
The cut above Sam McCullen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Batra misses with a straight left.
Batra walks forward and throws a big overhand right! McCullen drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Batra swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from McCullen's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gobal Batra!
A victorious Gobal Batra thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DARE 16
Date: Dec 01, 2017

#R1#
Nice body kick from Stein.
Nice body punch from Batra.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stein checks a leg kick.
Stein fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Batra on the side of the head.
Stein throws a jab when Batra was well out of range.
Batra changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stein stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Batra.
A slow jab from Batra misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Stein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stein fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Batra on the side of the head.
Stein doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Batra misses with an uppercut. Stein saw that one coming.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stein cracks Batra with a nice body shot.
Stein digs a right hand underneath Batra's ribcage. Batra let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Stein gets through Batra's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stein.
A head punch on the inside from Batra fails to land.
A short right from Stein.
A shot in the inside from Stein.
Stein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Batra misses with a punch to the body.
Batra lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
Stein lands a shoulder strike.
Stein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stein lands a right hand.
Stein creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Batra's defenses.
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!
Stein lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stein cracks Batra with a nice body shot.
Stein throws an elbow but it misses.
Batra is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Batra is leaning against Stein and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Batra lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Stein lands a nice uppercut.
Stein lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Batra or not.
Batra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Batra takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stein swings wildly with an uppercut but Batra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batra digs a right hand underneath Stein's ribcage. Stein let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Batra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Batra goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stein prevents it.
Stein throws an elbow but it misses.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Stein lands a right hand.
Batra pushes Stein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Batra working aggressively here.
A short right from Stein.
Batra throws a punch but it's blocked by Stein.
Stein creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Batra's defenses.
Stein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stein lands a damaging elbow.
Stein tries a body shot but Batra blocks it.
Stein is working Batra over against the cage.
Stein pushes off an throws an elbow but Batra leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Batra is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stein is defending well.
Frank Stein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gobal Batra.
Batra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Batra prevents a body shot from Stein.
Stein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Batra backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stein presses Batra against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Batra. #T4#
Batra looking to stall.
Batra fails to pull guard.
Stein blocks a body shot from Batra.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stein'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.
Still in the clinch, Batra scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Batra fails to land.
Stein lands an elbow just above Batra 's eye.
Batra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Batra throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stein lands an elbow that stopped Batra in his tracks for a moment.
Batra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Batra takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Stein dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Good shot there by Stein.
Stein misses with a hook. Batra ducked under it nicely.
Stein connects with a leg kick. Batra looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Batra misses with a straight right.
As Batra tries to get set, Stein tries to push him back and clinch up but Batra manages to avoid the attempt.
Batra misses with a body shot
and Stein counters with an outside leg kick.
Batra throws an overhand right that lands on Stein's shoulder, as Stein tries to avoid the shot.
Batra misses with a body shot.
Batra has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Stein throws a sloppy head kick and Batra moves out of range easily.
Stein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Batra can do to turn this around?
Stein feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Batras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batra misses with a low kick.
Batra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stein.
It looked like Stein was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Batra.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stein connects with an inside leg kick.
Stein with a hook.#T1#
Batra throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Batra lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stein pivots, looking for a leg kick but Batra is out of range and Stein settles back down.
Batra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stein checks the leg kick.
Stein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Batra.
Stein misses with a straight left.
Gobal Batra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batra looks to score with a jab to the body but Stein is just out of range.
Batra misses with a straight left.
Batra misses with a hook. Stein ducked under it nicely.
Stein looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Stein.
Stein blocks a head kick by Batra.
Stein is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stein lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
A low kick from Batra is predictable there
and Stein counters with a nice uppercut.
Batra fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stein on the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.
Stein lands with a slapping head 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!
Stein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stein fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Batra misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Stein.
Stein moves out of range of the strikes.
Stein uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stein stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters circling - Stein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Batra throws a body shot but no joy.
Batra misses with a body shot.
Stein swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Stein feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Batra's calf.
Batra lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stein circles away quickly and effectively.
Batra throws a head kick that misses.
A jab lands there for Stein.
Stein blocks a low kick nicely.
Stein tried to counter with a leg kick but Batra avoided it.
Batra misses with a jab to the body
and Stein counters with a body kick that stops Batra in his tracks momentarily.
Stein misses with a head kick.
Stein moves in looking to clinch but Batra pushes him off.
Batra ducks under a wild hook from Stein.
Stein tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Batra. That's going to slow Stein down.
Batra gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stein.#T4#
Batra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stein throws out a powerful jab.
Batra walks into a jab.#ROC#
Batra is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Batra tries to move into range but Stein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Batra is still on wobbly legs! Can Stein finish him?
The fighters circling - Stein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stein lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Batra falls backwards - clearly groggy! Stein dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Stein!
Our winner, Frank Stein, 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: DARE RUSSIA
Date: Oct 27, 2017

#R1#
Batra throws a low kick but Djuretic avoids it.
Batra lands an overhand right.
Batra avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Djuretic works over Batra's head and body with a nice combination.
Djuretic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Djuretic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Batra counters with a low kick, right behind Djuretic 's knee.
Djuretic misses with a hook
and Batra counters with a nice body shot.
Djuretic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Djuretic looks winded!#KD#
Batra cracks Djuretic with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Batra has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Djuretic to stand back up!#ROC#
Djuretic is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Djuretic walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Batra! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gobal Batra!
Gobal Batra seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DARE RIO
Date: Sep 29, 2017

#R1#
Nicolas looks to land a right hand but Batra moved out of range.
Nicolas throws a big shot that misses.
Nicolas fails with an attempt to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Nicolas. Beautiful body shot.
Batra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nicolas.
A left lands for Nicolas.
Nicolas lands a nice hook to Batra's body. Batra takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Batra gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nicolas misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Batra creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Batra working aggressively here.
Nicolas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nicolas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nicolas gets through Batra's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Batra slowing the pace effectively.
Batra softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nicolas tries to work over Batra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Batra digs a right hand into Nicolas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nicolas's gas tank.
Nicolas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nicolas.#T1#
Nicolas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Batra working aggressively here.
Nicolas throws a head punch that misses.
Batra is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nicolas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Batra is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nicolas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nicolas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Batra backwards.
Nicolas can't find room to land a body shot as Batra controls the action. #TD#
Batra lands a takedown into guard.
Batra controls from within his opponent's guard.
Batra has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Batra trying to control but Nicolas is working from the bottom. #T2#
Batra 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.
Batra'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.
Nicolas wants to stand but Batra is controlling the position.
Nicolas has Batra pulled in close to control his posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Batra throwing strikes from guard but Nicolas blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Batra takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nicolas misses the jab.
Batra swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicolas. Batra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Batra fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nicolas avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gobal Batra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nicolas ducks right into an uppercut from Batra.
Batra lands a nice shot that snaps Nicolas's head back.
Nicolas lands a right hook to the body.
Nicolas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Batra.
Harold Nicolas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batra tries a head kick but it misses.
Batra takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nicolas throws a body shot but no joy.
Nicolas looks to throw the jab but Batra is out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Batra.#T4#
Batra fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nicolas throws a hook to the side of Batra's head but Batra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Nicolas moves into the clinch.
Batra lands a hook that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Batra tries to stall but Nicolas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Batra has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nicolas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nicolas tries to throw a body punch but Batra avoids it by throwing Nicolas back against the cage.
Nicolas prevents a body shot from Batra.
Batra blocks a body shot from Nicolas.
Batra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nicolas pushes Batra back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Batra has a couple of punches blocked by Nicolas.
Nicolas misses with a punch to the body.
Batra misses with a body punch.
Nicolas can't find room to land a body shot as Batra controls the action.
Nicolas can't find room to land a body shot as Batra controls the action.
Batra's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Nicolas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Nicolas 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#
Nicolas throws a shot to the body.
Batra tries to score with a low kick but Nicolas moves his leg out of the way.
Nicolas lands a nice hook to Batra's body. Batra takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Batra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Batra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nicolas moves away.
Batra misses with a two punch combination.
Nicolas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Batra rather than just go for the knockout.
Nicolas misses with a shot to the body
and Batra counters with a nice body shot.
Batra moves away from the strike by Nicolas.
Nicolas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Batra stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Batra is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nicolas.
Batra takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nicolas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Batra.
Nicolas swings for the body but Batra moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Batra or perhaps it was just good defense by Nicolas, which made it look bad.
Batra misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Batra shoots in for a double leg but Nicolas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gobal Batra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nicolas thuds a left hand into Batra's body.#T1#
Batra jabs Nicolas right on the nose. Nicolas blinks but takes it well.
Batra throws a body punch but Nicolas moves out of range.
Nicolas misses the shot to the body.
Batra misses with a hook.
Batra throws the left hand but Nicolas avoids the punch easily.
A lazy left from Nicolas finds it's target.
Nicolas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nicolas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batra was well out of range. Poor timing from Nicolas.
Batra looks to land a combination but Nicolas avoids it well.
Nicolas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Batra.
Nicolas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nicolas looks to throw the jab but Batra is out of range.
Batra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from Batra misses.
A head kick misses from Batra.
A little jabbing left from Nicolas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Batra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nicolas moves away.
Batra lands a jab to the nose.
Nicolas throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batra moves away.#T2#
Batra looks to score with a jab to the body but Nicolas is just out of range.
Batra misses with an uppercut.
Batra throws a hook to the side of Nicolas's head but Nicolas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nicolas is looking to clinch.
Harold Nicolas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Batra fails with the takedown.
Nicolas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Batra with a body shot.
Nicolas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batra was well out of range. Poor timing from Nicolas.
Batra swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Batra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Batra misses with an uppercut. Nicolas saw that one coming.
Nicolas 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.
Nicolas connects with a single shot there.
Nice cross by Nicolas.
Nicolas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Batra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Batra tries to move into range but Nicolas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Batra just misses with a punch to the body.
Nicolas scores with a hook to the body. Batra takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Batra on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Batra works the jab nicely.
Nicolas throws an off balance right hand
and Batra counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Batra uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nicolas has time to react.
Nicolas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nicolas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Batra doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Batra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Batra misses with a wild body shot.
Batra misses with an uppercut.
Nicolas stuns Batra with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Batra loads up on a big right hand but Nicolas slips the punch.
Batra throws the left hand but Nicolas avoids the punch easily.
Batra scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nicolas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Batra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Batra takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nicolas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Batra misses with an uppercut.
Nicolas tries to clinch there but Batra circles away.
Nicolas lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Batra looks to land a left hand but Nicolas moved out of range nicely.
Batra throws a body punch but Nicolas moves out of range.
Nicolas misses with a hook.
Nicolas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nicolas throws a lazy right hand but Batra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Batra.
Batra scores with a body shot.
Batra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nicolas manages to avoid it.
Nicolas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Batra fails with an attempt to clinch.
Batra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nicolas.
Batra goes for a double leg but Nicolas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nicolas continues to drive forward.
Batra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Batra looks to land a combination but Nicolas avoids it well.
Batra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nicolas.
Batra takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Nicolas 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#
Nicolas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Batra.
Batra tried to counter with a leg kick but Nicolas avoided it.
Nicolas throws a body shot but no joy.
Batra lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nicolas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Batra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nicolas.
Nicolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Nicolas.
Batra throws the kick towards the body but Nicolas avoids it.
Batra scores with a leg kick.
Nicolas misses with a straight left.
Nicolas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Batra.
Nicolas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Batra slips a jab from Nicolas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Batra. Nicolas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Batra throws a lazy right hand but Nicolas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nicolas defending well as Batra loads up on a big left hand.
Batra moves out of range of the strikes.
Nicolas thuds a left hand into Batra's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicolas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Batra. Batra circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Batra.
A telegraphed right hand from Batra misses the target.
Nicolas avoids the body shot from Batra.
Nicolas throws out a loose jab but Batra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Nicolas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nicolas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Batra.
Batra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Batra misses.
Batra ducks right into an uppercut from Nicolas.
Batra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nicolas throws out the jab.
Batra misses with a looping left.
Nicolas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Batra has time to react.
Nicolas scores with a jab.
Nicolas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Batra.
Nicolas throws a combination. Batra tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nicolas connects with a body shot that sends Batra's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batra throws a sloppy head kick and Nicolas moves out of range easily.
Batra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
The crowd cheers as Nicolas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Batra doesn't seem phased though.
Nice cross by Nicolas.
Batra throws a chopping leg kick but Nicolas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nicolas digs a good hook to Batra's body.
Nicolas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batra manages to avoid it.
Batra misses with a hook. Nicolas ducked under it nicely.
Batra lands a nice shot that snaps Nicolas's head back.
A combination from Nicolas does no damage.
Batra lands a right hook to the body.
A cross from Batra lands.
Nicolas throws a series of strikes that have Batra backpedaling.
A low kick from Batra is predictable there
and Nicolas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nicolas cracks a nice hook into Batra's ribs.
Nicolas dodges the punch combination from Batra.
Nicolas throws a lazy right hand but Batra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Batra throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
Batra just misses with a punch to the body.
Nicolas cracks Batra with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Batra gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nicolas scores with a shoulder strike.
Batra blocking some punches.
Batra looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nicolas lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Batra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Batra misses with a punch on the inside.
Batra blocking some punches.
Batra throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice body punch from Batra.
Still in the clinch, Nicolas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Batra takes a shot to the head.
Nicolas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nicolas misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nicolas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Batra.
Nicolas lands with a light punch inside. #ROC2#
Batra is rocked!
Nicolas has a couple of punches blocked by Batra.
Oh Batra is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD#
Batra pulls guard successfully.
Batra is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Batra seems to have got his legs back now.
Nicolas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Batra is proving hard to escape from.
Batra controls Nicolas momentarily but Nicolas frees himself. #SUB#
Batra looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Nicolas really 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.
#R4#
Batra moves out of range as Nicolas strikes.
Nicolas misses with a double jab.
Batra misses with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nicolas.
Nicolas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nicolas jabs Batra to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice cross by Nicolas.
Batra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicolas.
Batra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nicolas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Batra can pounce on him.
Batra just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nicolas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas looks to score with a jab to the body but Batra is just out of range.
Nicolas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nicolas just misses with a punch to the body.
Batra throws a leg kick but Nicolas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nicolas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harold Nicolas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Batra 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 Nicolas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nicolas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL#
Batra closes the distance and clinches.
Batra is stalling here.
Batra blocks a body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Batra prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas swings wildly with an uppercut but Batra uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Nicolas on the inside.
Nicolas misses with a punch to the body.
Nicolas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Batra backwards.
Batra lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Harold Nicolas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Batra throws a head punch that misses.
Nicolas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Batra blocks a body shot from Nicolas.
Batra working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Nicolas scores with a shot to the side of Batra's head.
Batra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Batra lands with a short shot to the head.
Nicolas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nicolas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batra misses with a punch to the body.
Nicolas lands a shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A short left from Nicolas.
Nicolas throws a head punch that misses.
Batra tries to throw a body punch but Nicolas avoids it by throwing Batra back against the cage.
Nicolas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nicolas cracks Batra with a nice body shot.
Nicolas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nicolas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Batra's elbow.
Nicolas works on Batra's body with a couple of short punches.
Nicolas working aggressively here.
Batra throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Nicolas tries a body shot but Batra blocks it.
Nicolas lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Nicolas.
Nicolas lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Nicolas.
Nicolas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nicolas lands with a left to the head.
Nicolas cracks Batra with a nice body shot.
Nicolas has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Batra seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nicolas can turn it around.
Nicolas is working Batra over against the cage.
Nicolas scores with a hook to the body.
Batra's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nicolas lands a body shot.
Nicolas unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Batra! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Nicolas is unloading with more strikes now! Batra drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harold Nicolas!
Harold Nicolas is the new light heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Harold Nicolas started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: DARE 5
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1#
Batra checks a low kick from Tycoon.
Tycoon misses with a body shot
letting Batra counter with a right hand.
Tycoon moves out of range as Batra strikes.
Tycoon looks to throw the jab but Batra is out of range.
A slow jab from Tycoon misses its intended target.
Tycoon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tycoon staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Tycoon misses the target.
Batra scores with a body shot.
Batra looks to land a left hand but Tycoon moved out of range nicely.
Nice jab there from Batra.
Batra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tycoon.
Tycoon misses the jab.
Batra shapes to counter with a head kick.
Tycoon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tycoon thuds his right hand into Batra's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tycoon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Batra.
Batra misses with a double jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Tycoon misses its target.#T1#
Batra throws a body shot but no joy.
Batra throws an off balance right hand
and Tycoon counters with a nice uppercut.
Tycoon digs a good body shot into Batra's ribs.
Batra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Batra unleashes a big counter combination but Tycoon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tycoon throws a jab when Batra was well out of range.
Tycoon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batra moves away.
Batra tries a head kick but it misses.
Tycoon throws a body punch but Batra moves out of range.
Tycoon takes a swing at Batra's ribcage but misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Tycoon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Batra slips a straight right by Tycoon.
Batra shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tycoon pinned against the cage. Tycoon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tycoon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Batra.
A quick step to the side and Tycoon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Tycoon lands a nice shot that snaps Batra's head back.
Tycoon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Batra connects with a body shot.
Batra misses with an uppercut. Tycoon saw that one coming.
Mike Tycoon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tycoon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tycoon scores with a body shot.
Batra moves forwards but Tycoon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Batra slips under a jab from Tycoon.
Batra raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tycoon scores with the left hand. Batra knows he should have avoided that one.
Batra swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tycoon.#CUT2#
It looks like Mike Tycoon has been cut.
Tycoon misses with a shot to the body
and Batra counters with a head kick.
Batra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tycoon moves away.
Tycoon lands a nice shot to the body.
Tycoon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tycoon misses with a straight left.
Tycoon lands a jab to the head. #T3#
Tycoon just misses with a punch to the body.
Tycoon misses with a low kick as Batra jumps back.
Batra lands a body shot.
Batra throws a body shot but no joy.
Tycoon scores with a hook to the body. Batra takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Batra swinging wildly here.
A jab from Tycoon finds it's way through Batra's defenses.
Batra takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tycoon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Batra.
Batra throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tycoon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batra was well out of range. Poor timing from Tycoon.
Batra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Tycoon throws a shot from downtown. Batra moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Batra.
Batra drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tycoon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Tycoon misses its intended target.
Tycoon misses with a body shot.
Batra misses with a straight right.
Tycoon misses with an uppercut. Batra saw that one coming.
Batra connects with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Batra darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tycoon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batra moves away.
Batra appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice body kick there by Batra.
Tycoon blocks a head kick by Batra.
Batra bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tycoon's head backwards.
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 Mike Tycoon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Tycoon's cut.
That's time! Tycoon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tycoon blocks a head kick by Batra.
Tycoon takes a swing at Batra's ribcage but misses.
Jab by Batra.
Batra walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Batra with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tycoon to score with a decent uppercut.
Batra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tycoon.
Tycoon takes a swing at Batra's ribcage but misses.
Tycoon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Batra under the eye.
Batra lands with a cross.
Tycoon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mike Tycoon is winning the standup battle so far.
Batra takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Tycoon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tycoon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Batra slips a jab from Tycoon.
Batra has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tycoon.#T1#
Tycoon throws a looping overhand right but Batra ducks down to avoid it.
Tycoon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Batra might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tycoon has got the better of the exchanges.
Batra fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tycoon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tycoon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tycoon looks to score with a jab to the body but Batra is just out of range.
Batra looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Batra scores with a nice strike.
Batra lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tycoon throws a jab when Batra was well out of range.
Batra takes one on the button.
Batra has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Batra staying out of range there.
Batra misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Tycoon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tycoon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Batra has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Batra there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Tycoon throws the left hand but Batra avoids the punch easily.
Batra uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tycoon.
Tycoon misses with a hook
and Batra counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tycoon's knee momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batra avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Batra follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Batra scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Batra changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Batra lands a right hook to the body.
Tycoon misses the shot to the body.
Batra now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tycoon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Batra ducks under a wild hook from Tycoon.
Tycoon throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tycoon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Batra defending well as Tycoon loads up on a big left hand.
Batra lands a nice looking body shot.
Mike Tycoon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Batra connects with an inside leg kick.
Tycoon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Batra throws the kick towards the body but Tycoon avoids it.
Tycoon misses with a right hand
and Tycoon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tycoon throws a leg kick but Batra sees it coming and moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Tycoon.
Batra misses with a body shot.
Tycoon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Batra attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Batra tries to bum rush Tycoon with a series of wild strikes but Tycoon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Batra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Batra misses its intended target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tycoon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Batra - the referee stops the clock and Tycoon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Batra. Tycoon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tycoon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Batra looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Tycoon misses with a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Batra. That's going to slow Tycoon down.
Batra lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tycoon will feel that in the morning.
Batra has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tycoon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batra was well out of range. Poor timing from Tycoon.
A slapping body kick lands there for Batra.
Tycoon throws a hook to the side of Batra's head but Batra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Batra looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Batra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tycoon.
Batra misses the shot to the body.
Tycoon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Batra.
Tycoon missing with a left hand there. Batra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Batra throws a right and a left that Tycoon avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Tycoon misses the target.
Batra shoots in for a double leg but Tycoon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tycoon moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gobal Batra will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mike Tycoon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Tycoon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tycoon lands a jab to Batra's midsection.
Tycoon misses with a body shot.
Batra chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tycoon can pounce on him.
Batra drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Batra misses with a wild body shot.
Tycoon throws an overhand right that lands on Batra's shoulder, as Batra tries to avoid the shot.
Batra looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tycoon misses with a looping left.
Left hook, right uppercut from Batra.
Batra connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#
Mike Tycoon's cut is getting worse.
Tycoon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tycoon avoids the head kick by Batra.
Batra 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!
Nice shot by Tycoon.#T1#
Tycoon scores with a nice head shot.
Batra lands with an overhand left.
Tycoon throws a poor cross that misses
and Batra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tycoon swings for the body but Batra moves out of range.
Tycoon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Batra throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tycoon looks to throw the jab but Batra is out of range.
A jab from Batra misses.
Tycoon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Batra's hands.
Batra slips a jab from Tycoon.
Tycoon slips a straight right by Batra.
A slapping leg kick lands for Batra.
Batra lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tycoon throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tycoon.
Nice shot by Batra.
Tycoon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Batra has time to react.
Tycoon misses with a body kick.
Batra throws a sloppy head kick and Tycoon moves out of range easily.
Batra tries a head kick but it misses.
Tycoon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tycoon.
Batra goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A big left from Tycoon misses.
Batra misses with the combination.
Batra takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
That kick from Batra tenderised Tycoon's leg. Tycoon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Batra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tycoon.
Batra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tycoon.
Tycoon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tycoon works Batra's body with a nice hook.
Nice sprawl there from Tycoon as Batra shoots in.
Batra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tycoon throws a shot from downtown. Batra moves away and avoids it.
Tycoon blocks a head kick by Batra.
Tycoon throws a body punch but Batra moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Tycoon.
Batra moves out of range as Tycoon strikes.#T4#
Tycoon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batra manages to avoid it.
Batra is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tycoon thows a leg kick but Batra checks it
and Batra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
Mike Tycoon's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tycoon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batra was well out of range. Poor timing from Tycoon.
And Batra tries to counter it with a takedown but Tycoon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tycoon throws a body punch but Batra moves out of range.
Batra closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batra lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Batra slips under a jab from Tycoon.
Tycoon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Batra.
Tycoon takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT2#
Jeez, Mike Tycoon's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Batra slips a jab from Tycoon.
Batra looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Batra takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Batra, as that shot connected.
Tycoon needs to keep his hands up - Batra had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Gobal Batra just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Mike Tycoon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Tycoon thows a body kick. Batra tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tycoon.
Batra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Batra looks to land a body kick but Tycoon moved away.
Tycoon lands a jab to Batra's midsection.
Tycoon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tycoon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Batra avoids the body shot from Tycoon.
Tycoon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tycoon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Tycoon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Batra to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Batra engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tycoon 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.#T1#
Tycoon is working hard here to advance position.
Tycoon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tycoon tries to get out of the position.
Batra is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tycoon is looking to stand up but Batra isn't so interested in that idea.
Batra showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tycoon wants to get back to his feet but Batra is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#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.
Batra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tycoon.
Batra misses with an uppercut. Tycoon saw that one coming.
Batra has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A low kick from Tycoon misses
and Batra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tycoon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Batra. That did some damage!
Batra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Batra tries a quick counter leg kick but Tycoon is wise to it.
Tycoon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tycoon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Batra counters with a straight right hand.
Tycoon dips to his left and cracks Batra with an uppercut!
Tycoon throws a big shot that misses.
Batra looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Batra fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tycoon on the side of the head.
Batra checks a leg kick nicely.
Tycoon scores with a hook to the body. Batra takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tycoon swings for the body but Batra moves out of range. #T3#
Batra is looking to chop away at Tycoon's legs.
It looked like Tycoon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Batra.
Tycoon throws a big shot that misses.
Batra looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tycoon throws a body shot but no joy.
Batra misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tycoon throws a big shot that misses.
Batra unleashes a big counter combination but Tycoon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tycoon looks to land a left hand but Batra moved out of range nicely.
Batra looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tycoon jabs Batra right on the nose. Batra blinks but takes it well.
Batra ducks under a wild hook from Tycoon.
A low kick from Tycoon is predictable there
enabling Batra to counter with a crisp jab.
Tycoon misses with a straight left.
Tycoon misses with a hook
and Batra counters with a left to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Batra 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.
Tycoon cracks Batra with a good jab.
Tycoon throws a looping overhand right but Batra ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Tycoon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Batra counters with a nice uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gobal Batra!
Gobal Batra is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Gobal Batra 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: Carnage 44
Date: Jun 04, 2017

#R1#
Garringer cracks Batra with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Garringer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Batra stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Garringer clinches with his opponent.
Garringer lands a damaging elbow.
Garringer blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Batra.
Batra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garringer throws a punch but it's blocked by Batra.
Batra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garringer trying to control the position but instead, Batra has worked for underhooks and has pushed Garringer into the cage.
Garringer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garringer lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batra lands a body punch.
Batra blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Garringer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garringer misses the jab.
Garringer wants to clinch up but Batra keeps it at a distance.#T1#
A slow jab from Garringer misses its intended target.
Garringer takes a swing at Batra's ribcage but misses.
Garringer throws a hook to the side of Batra's head but Batra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Batra looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Batra connects with an inside leg kick.
Garringer is looking to clinch but Batra is avoiding it.
Garringer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Batra scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CL2#
Garringer darts in and clinches Batra up against the cage.
Batra misses with some punches.
Garringer misses with a knee to the head.
Batra trying to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Batra.
Batra's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garringer blocks an uppercut.
Garringer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Batra lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garringer backwards. #T2#
Batra looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Garringer blocks a body shot from Batra.
Batra cracks Garringer with a nice body shot.
Batra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Batra prevents a body shot from Garringer.
Batra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garringer tries to land knees in the clinch but Batra avoids the damage to the body.
Good body shot from Batra.
Batra looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Batra misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Garringer on the inside.
Garringer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Batra lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Batra fails to land.
Garringer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Batra lands an uppercut.
Batra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garringer trying to land knees to the body.
Garringer throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Batra misses with a body punch.
A short right from Garringer on the inside.
Garringer pushes off an throws an elbow but Batra leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Garringer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Batra backwards.
Garringer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Batra throws a head punch that misses.
Garringer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garringer misses with a body punch.
Garringer throws a punch but it's blocked by Batra.
Garringer misses with an elbow strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Batra.
A left hand lands to the body for Batra.
Batra has a couple of punches blocked by Garringer.
Batra scores with a shot to the side of Garringer's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Batra.
Batra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Batra - that landed with a thud.
Batra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garringer blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Garringer trying to stall but Batra improves his position.
Garringer looking to throw knees to the head but Batra is blocking nicely.
Garringer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Batra fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garringer lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Batra scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garringer.
Garringer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Garringer can't find room to land a body shot as Batra controls the action.
Garringer misses with a punch on the inside.
Batra lands with a short shot to the head.
Batra avoids a wild elbow strike from Garringer.
Batra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garringer blocks a body shot from Batra.
Batra will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Garringer up against the cage.
Batra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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 Gobal Batra will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Garringer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Batra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garringer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Garringer takes one to the side of the head. #ROC#
Garringer is rocked!#CL2#
Batra tries to keep at a distance but Garringer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Good body shot from Batra.
Batra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garringer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Batra fails to land.
Batra blocking some punches.
Batra cracks Garringer with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garringer blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Garringer breaks the clinch.
Garringer misses with a lunging right hand
and Batra makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Garringer is looking to clinch. #CL#
Garringer tries to keep at a distance but Batra has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Batra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Batra is stalling here.
Batra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garringer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Batra working aggressively here.
Garringer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garringer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Batra lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garringer backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Batra.
Garringer lands a knee to the head.
Batra has a couple of punches blocked by Garringer.
Batra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garringer tries to land knees in the clinch but Batra avoids the damage to the body.
Batra looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Batra.
A short right from Garringer. #T2#
Garringer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Garringer.
A nice left hand lands by Batra.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batra works on Garringer's body with a couple of short punches.
Garringer blocks an uppercut.
Batra misses with a punch to the body.
Batra prevents a body shot from Garringer.
Garringer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Batra scores with a shoulder strike.
Gobal Batra has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Garringer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Batra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Batra lands a nice uppercut.
Batra blocking some punches.
Garringer tries to throw a body punch but Batra avoids it by throwing Garringer back against the cage.
Batra blocks an uppercut.
Batra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Garringer is still on wobbly legs! Can Batra finish him?
Batra tries to throw a body punch but Garringer avoids it by throwing Batra back against the cage.
Batra pushes Garringer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Garringer seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Batra has a couple of punches blocked by Garringer.
Batra blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #KD#
Batra drops Garringer onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Garringer is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Garringer is leaning against Batra and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Batra scores with a hook to the body.
Garringer is breathing heavily.
Batra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Garringer.
Knees to the body from Garringer.
Batra misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Batra.
Batra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garringer can do to turn this around?
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!
Batra lands a big right hand that drops Garringer! The killer instinct kicks in and Batra finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Batra!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gobal Batra!
During a confident post fight interview, Gobal Batra thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Gunnar Garringer had this to say: 'I'll get it next time. '.

Event: Carnage 38
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Babayega tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Batra manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Babayega stuns Batra with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Batra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Babayega takes one to the side of the head.
Batra dodges the punch combination from Babayega.
Batra misses with a straight right.
Babayega ducks under a wild hook from Batra.
Babayega thows a left - swing and a miss!
Batra unleashes a big counter combination but Babayega bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Babayega swings for the body but Batra moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Babayega.
Babayega throws a body punch but Batra moves out of range.
Babayega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batra manages to avoid it.
Babayega misses with a hook.#T1##CL2#
Batra rushes Babayega and presses him up against the cage.
Batra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Babayega cracks Batra with a nice body shot.
Babayega misses with the head strike.
Batra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babayega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Babayega swings wildly with an uppercut but Batra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batra lands an uppercut.
Batra tries a body shot but Babayega blocks it.
Batra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Babayega's elbow.
Babayega blocks an uppercut.
Babayega content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Babayega lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Batra.
Batra misses with the head strike.
Batra throws a head punch that misses.
Babayega's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Babayega lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batra prevents a body shot from Babayega. #T2#
Batra lands a shot to the body.
Batra misses with the head strike.
Batra struggles to land a body shot inside as Babayega controls his hands.
Batra controlling the action here for a moment.
Babayega swings wildly with an uppercut but Batra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batra misses with a body punch.
Batra is working Babayega over against the cage.
Batra swings wildly with an uppercut but Babayega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batra lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Babayega backwards.
Batra lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Babayega misses with a body punch.
Batra stalling in the clinch but Babayega improves position.
Batra lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Batra scores with a shot to the side of Babayega's head.
Batra pushes Babayega back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Babayega lands a left hand. #T3#
Batra cracks Babayega with a nice body shot.
Babayega misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Babayega has a couple of punches blocked by Batra.
Batra misses with some punches.
Babayega misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Babayega.
Batra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Batra on the inside.
Babayega struggles to land a body shot inside as Batra controls his hands.
Babayega misses with a short punch on the inside.
Babayega misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Batra.
Batra lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #KD2#
Batra drops Babayega onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Babayega is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Babayega is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batra stalling against the cage.
Oh Babayega is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Batra blocks a body shot from Babayega.
A nice right hand lands inside from Batra.
A nice right hand lands inside from Babayega.
A nice right hand lands inside from Batra.
Babayega swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Babayega avoiding damage as Batra throws knees to the body.
Babayega blocks an uppercut.
Batra lands a body punch.
Batra gets through Babayega's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Batra lands a body shot.
Babayega is breathing heavily.
Babayega misses with a body punch.
Babayega seems to have got his legs back now.
Batra lands a shoulder strike.
Batra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Babayega lands with a short shot to the head.
Babayega misses with some punches.
Babayega prevents a body shot from Batra.
Batra makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Batra blocks a body shot from Babayega.
Batra throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Batra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Babayega.
Batra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Batra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Batra changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Babayega fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Batra throws a hook but Babayega blocks it.
Djimon Babayega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batra throws a poor cross that misses
and Babayega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gobal Batra 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#
Babayega tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Batra manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Babayega walks into a stiff left hand from Batra.
Batra misses with a kick to the body. #KD2#
Batra cracks Babayega with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Babayega looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Batra finish him?
Batra misses with a hook.#CL#
Babayega has taken the fight to the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Batra tries a body shot but Babayega blocks it.
Babayega lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Batra backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Batra.
Batra lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Babayega backwards.
Batra throws a head punch that misses.
Babayega lands a nice uppercut.
Batra working aggressively here.
Batra lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Babayega fails to land.
Batra working aggressively here.
Babayega blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Batra lands a shoulder strike.
Batra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Babayega working aggressively here.
Batra lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Batra.
Gobal Batra seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Babayega goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Batra lands a left hand that snaps the head of Babayega backwards.
Babayega misses with a punch on the inside.
Babayega throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Batra.
Babayega lands with a left to the head.
Batra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Batra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Babayega doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Babayega.
Batra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Batra cracks Babayega with a nice body shot.
Batra lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Babayega backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babayega goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Babayega misses with the head strike.
Batra working aggressively here. #T2#
Babayega lands a shoulder strike.
Babayega tries to throw a body punch but Batra avoids it by throwing Babayega back against the cage.
Babayega prevents a body shot from Batra.
A nice right hand lands inside from Batra.
Batra can't find room to land a body shot as Babayega controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Batra creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Babayega struggles to land a body shot inside as Batra controls his hands.
Batra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Batra makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Batra lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Babayega lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Batra.
A right hand to the body from Batra.
Batra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Babayega.
Batra scores with a shot to the side of Babayega's head.
Babayega is leaning against Batra and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Babayega struggles to land a body shot inside as Batra controls his hands.
Babayega stalls.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Batra.#T3##BC#
Babayega pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Batra misses with an uppercut.
Babayega wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Batra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Babayega.
Babayega is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Batra rushes Babayega and presses him up against the cage.
Babayega throws a head punch that misses.
Batra lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Babayega pushes Batra back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Babayega has a couple of punches blocked by Batra.
Batra lands with a short shot to the head.
Batra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Babayega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Babayega digs a right hand underneath Batra's ribcage. Batra let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Babayega lands with a short shot to the head.
Babayega misses with a punch to the body.
Babayega goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Babayega tries a body shot but Batra blocks it. #T4#
Babayega 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.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Babayega creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Babayega blocks a body shot from Batra.
Batra blocks a body shot from Babayega.
Babayega's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Babayega misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Babayega misses with a short punch on the inside.
Batra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Batra working aggressively here.
Babayega lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Babayega blocks a body shot from Batra.
A left hand lands to the body for Batra.
Batra stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Batra tries to work over Babayega's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Batra lands with a left to the head.
Batra is leaning against Babayega and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Batra struggles to land a body shot inside as Babayega controls his hands.
Batra lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Babayega backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gobal Batra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Batra tries to land a front kick but Babayega steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Batra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Babayega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Batra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Babayega is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Batra swats away the attempt to clinch by Babayega.
Babayega throws out a powerful jab.
Batra lands a lovely overhand right.
Batra misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batra jabs Babayega to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Babayega 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.
Babayega cracks Batra with a good jab.
Babayega loads up on a big right hand but Batra slips the punch.#T1#
Batra misses with a body kick.
Batra throws a predictable looking body shot
and Babayega counters with a nice uppercut.
Babayega looks to score with a jab to the body but Batra is just out of range.
Batra is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Batra throws a body shot but no joy.
Batra scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Batra lands with a nice combination. Babayega backs away looking to recover.
Gobal Batra seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Batra takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Batra slips a straight right by Babayega.
Babayega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Batra.
Babayega throwing a counter right hand but Batra manages to avoid it.
Babayega blocks a head kick by Batra.
Batra blocks a jab.
Babayega tries to close the distance and clinch up but Batra swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Batra looks to land a right hand but Babayega moved out of range.
Babayega misses with a wild body shot.
Babayega takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Batra looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Babayega blocks the body kick.
Batra misses with a body punch
and Babayega counters with a stiff right hand.
Batra takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Babayega missing with a left hand there. Batra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Batra was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Batra takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Batra scores with the left hand. Babayega knows he should have avoided that one.
Batra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Babayega fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Batra scores with a jab to the head.
Babayega takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Batra is looking to land body kicks.#KD2#
Batra drops Babayega with a beautiful combination! Babayega stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Batra is looking for the KO!
Batra slips a straight right by Babayega.
Batra takes a jab right on the kisser.
Batra looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babayega misses the body punch
and Batra counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Babayega throws a hook but Batra blocks it.
Babayega throws a right hand that misses
and Batra counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Batra misses the target. #T4#
Batra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Babayega.
Babayega moves out of range as Batra throws a body kick.
Babayega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Djimon Babayega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice cross by Batra.
BOOM! Batra lands a beautiful left hook that drops Babayega. Babayega tries to recover but Batra is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Babayega lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gobal Batra!
A victorious Gobal Batra thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Carnage 34
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
Batra throws a leg kick that is checked
and Erikson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Batra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Batra ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Erikson 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.
Batra misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Batra. Those never looked like landing.
Erikson is looking for the big counter here.
Batra misses the shot to the body.
Batra misses with a leg kick
letting Erikson counter with a right hand.
A shot to the body from Batra misses
enabling Erikson to counter with a crisp jab.
Batra misses with a left hand
and Erikson counters with a stiff right hand.
Gobal Batra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Batra tenderised Erikson 's leg. Erikson is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batra lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Erikson , as that shot connected. #T1#
Erikson throws a hook but Batra avoids it easily.
Erikson misses with an uppercut.
Batra throws a jab but it's blocked by Erikson .
Erikson misses with a wild combination.
Good shot there by Erikson .
Erikson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Batra.
Erikson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Batra tries to clinch but Erikson is having none of it.
Batra misses with a hook.
Erikson throws out a counter right but Batra avoids it with no problem.
Erikson 's coach down at Eli7e was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Erikson 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A good leg kick by Batra.
Batra takes a swing at Erikson 's ribcage but misses.
Erikson is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Batra connects with a good right hand that stumbles Erikson . Erikson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Erikson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batra moves away.
Batra looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Batra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Batra checks a low kick from Erikson .
A low kick from Batra misses
and Erikson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batra throws a leg kick
and Erikson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Batra lands a lovely overhand right.
Erikson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Batra misses with a low kick.
Erikson 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.
Erikson lands a slapping body shot.
Batra tries to close the distance and clinch but Erikson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Batra.
Batra fails with an attempt to clinch.
Batra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Batra tries to clinch up but Erikson circles away and keeps his distance.
Erikson defending well as Batra loads up on a big left hand.
Batra takes one on the button.
Erikson throws a shot from downtown. Batra moves away and avoids it.
Batra was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Erikson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Batra had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Batra scores with a jab to the jaw.
Erikson missing with a left hand there. Batra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Batra is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Erikson .
Donk. Batra catches Erikson right on the button with a cross.
Batra misses with a hook.
Batra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4##CL#
Batra closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Batra digs a right hand underneath Erikson 's ribcage. Erikson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Batra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Batra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Erikson .
Erikson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batra prevents Erikson from breaking the clinch.
Batra tries a body shot but Erikson blocks it.
Batra stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Batra throws a punch but it's blocked by Erikson .
Erikson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Erikson .
Erikson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Erikson fails to land.
Batra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Erikson .
Batra tries a body shot but Erikson blocks it.
Batra makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Erikson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Batra 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 round but I would say that Gobal Batra 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#
Batra misses with a hook. Erikson ducked under it nicely.
Batra throws a low kick but Erikson moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Erikson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Batra throws a sloppy body shot
and Erikson counters with a two punch combo.
Erikson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Batra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A low kick from Batra misses
and Erikson counters with a stiff right hand.
Leif Erikson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Erikson throws a hook to the side of Batra's head but Batra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Batra.
Erikson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Batra uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Erikson .
Batra throws a leg kick but Erikson checks it.
Batra connects with a body shot.#T1#
Erikson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Batra fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Batra looks to land a combination but Erikson avoids it well.
The crowd cheers as Erikson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Batra doesn't seem phased though.
Erikson misses with a body kick.
Batra ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Batra closes the distance and pushes Erikson back into the cage.
A short right from Erikson .
Erikson scores with a shot to the side of Batra's head.
Erikson throws a punch but it's blocked by Batra.
Batra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Batra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Batra blocks an uppercut.
Gobal Batra has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Erikson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Erikson scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batra blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Erikson .
Erikson throws a punch but it's blocked by Batra.
Erikson blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Erikson 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Batra throws a quick inside leg kick.
Erikson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Batra throws a shot to the body.
Batra connects with a leg kick. Erikson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Batra closes the distance but Erikson moves to the side
enabling Erikson to counter with a crisp jab.
Batra darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Erikson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Erikson 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Erikson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Good leg kick by Batra there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Erikson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Erikson punishes Batra's body with a nice straight punch.
Erikson with a nice cross.
Batra lands an overhand right.
Batra connects with a leg kick. Erikson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Batra throws the kick towards the body but Erikson avoids it.#CL#
Batra moves into range and clinches up with Erikson .
Batra misses with a body punch.
Batra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Erikson breaks from the clinch.
Batra throws a combination. Erikson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Erikson checks a low kick from Batra.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Erikson looks to throw the jab but Batra is out of range.
Erikson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Batra throws a lazy head kick
and Batra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Erikson avoids the body shot from Batra.
Batra tried to score with a low kick but Erikson checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Batra.
Batra thows a leg kick but Erikson checks it
and Erikson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Erikson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Batra.
Batra misses with a two punch combination.
Erikson lands the left hand.
Batra stuns Erikson 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 Gobal Batra 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#
Batra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Batra throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Erikson counter with a right hand.
Batra throws a hook to the side of Erikson 's head but Erikson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Batra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Erikson manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Erikson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Batra swings for the body but Erikson moves out of range.
Batra clobbers Erikson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Erikson throws a jab when Batra was well out of range.
Erikson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBatra.
Batra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Batra. Erikson shrugs it off though.
Batra looks to land a left hand but Erikson moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Erikson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Erikson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Erikson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Batra feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Batra throws a head kick but Erikson moves out of range.
A slow jab from Erikson misses its intended target.
Batra connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Erikson momentarily.
Erikson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Erikson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Batra connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Batra connects with a right hand. Erikson shakes it off.
Batra moves in looking to clinch but Erikson pushes him off.
Batra's corner calls for a 1-2. Batra obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Batra uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Erikson avoids the head kick by Batra.
Leif Erikson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Erikson misses the target.
Erikson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Erikson 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.
Batra tries to clinch
and Erikson counters with a straight right hand.
Erikson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Erikson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Batra sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Batra was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Batra scores with a leg kick.
Batra looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Erikson misses with a looping right.
Batra feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL#
Batra clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Batra.
Batra looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Erikson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Batra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Batra misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Erikson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Batra blocks an uppercut.
Erikson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Erikson lands a nice uppercut.
Batra takes a shot to the head.
Erikson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Erikson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Erikson lands an uppercut.
Batra takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Erikson breaks the clinch.
Batra throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Erikson counters with a crisp one two that drops Batra! Erikson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Batra to his feet! Batra is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Batra is rocked!
and Erikson counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Batra! He's just covering up as Erikson starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leif Erikson !
After winning the bout, Leif Erikson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Carnage 32
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Batra moves out of range of the body kick.
Chernobyl moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Batra.
A low kick from Chernobyl is predictable there
and Chernobyl takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gus Chernobyl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batra throws a right hand that misses
enabling Chernobyl to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Batra. Chernobyl does a little dance to reset his feet.
Batra connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chernobyl momentarily.
Chernobyl takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Batra wants to slow Chernobyl down by chopping away at his legs.
Batra just misses with a punch to the body.
Chernobyl fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Batra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chernobyl sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Chernobyl misses.
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!
Chernobyl throws a lazy head kick
and Batra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Batra throws out a powerful jab.
Chernobyl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chernobyl tries a low kick but Batra avoids it.
Chernobyl lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Batra throws a jab when Chernobyl was well out of range.
A big right from Chernobyl misses.
Chernobyl misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chernobyl on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Batra looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chernobyl tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batra was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernobyl.
Chernobyl misses with an uppercut.
Chernobyl scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Batra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chernobyl was well out of range. Poor timing from Batra.
Batra on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chernobyl punishes Batra's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chernobyl. That's going to slow Batra down.
Batra throws a body punch but Chernobyl moves out of range.
Batra changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Batra throws a head kick but Chernobyl moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batra throws a shot to the body.
Chernobyl on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chernobyl on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Batra jabs at Chernobyl's body.
Chernobyl on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chernobyl looks winded!
Chernobyl doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chernobyl throws a head kick but Batra moves out of range.
Batra throwing a counter right hand but Chernobyl manages to avoid it.
Chernobyl walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Batra is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chernobyl moves forwards but Batra connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Batra gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chernobyl misses with some punches.
Batra slowing the pace effectively.
Batra can't get the takedown.
Batra struggles to land a body shot inside as Chernobyl controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Chernobyl.
A head punch on the inside from Batra fails to land.
Batra misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Chernobyl scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Batra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A bone on bone clash there as Batra blocks the leg kick.
Chernobyl walks into a stiff left hand from Batra.#T3#
Chernobyl misses with a wild body shot.
Batra throws a lazy right hand but Chernobyl sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chernobyl lands a head kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Gobal Batra has been cut.
Batra throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Batra has closed the distance and engaged Chernobyl in a clinch.
Batra can't find room to land a body shot as Chernobyl controls the action. #BC2#
Chernobyl pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy body kick from Chernobyl
and Batra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chernobyl rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Batra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Batra misses the jab.
Batra throws a body punch but Chernobyl moves out of range.
Batra throws a body punch but Chernobyl moves out of range.
Batra paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Chernobyl tries to keep at a distance but Batra has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batra digs a right hand into Chernobyl's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chernobyl's gas tank. #T4##TD#
Batra pulls guard successfully.
Batra trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Batra escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chernobyl gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Chernobyl got a little sloppy there for a moment and Batra has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chernobyl has managed to get both his arms back between Batra's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Chernobyl got a little sloppy there for a moment and Batra has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chernobyl has managed to get both his arms back between Batra's legs - danger averted.
Chernobyl sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gobal Batra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gobal Batra's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Chernobyl scores with a body shot.
Chernobyl takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gobal Batra is winning the standup battle so far.
Chernobyl just misses with a punch to the body.
Batra feinted with a counter takedown.
A jab from Batra misses.
Batra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chernobyl.
Batra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chernobyl can do to turn this around?
Batra cracks a nice hook into Chernobyl's ribs.
Batra looks to score with a jab to the body but Chernobyl is just out of range.
Chernobyl looks to throw the jab but Batra is out of range. #CL#
Batra clinches with his opponent.
Batra can't get the takedown. #TD#
Batra jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Batra is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chernobyl is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Batra is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chernobyl wanted to stand there but Batra had control of the position. #T1#
Batra trying to control the position. #SUB#
Chernobyl got a little sloppy there for a moment and Batra has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chernobyl has managed to get both his arms back between Batra's legs - danger averted.
Batra trying to control the position.
Chernobyl trying to control but Batra is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Batra is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chernobyl controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Batra is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Batra had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chernobyl defends it easily.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chernobyl trying to control but Batra is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Batra working for a triangle but Chernobyl defends it easily.
Chernobyl wanted to stand there but Batra had control of the position. #SUB#
Batra is looking for a triangle but Chernobyl pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Batra looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chernobyl wants to control from the top but Batra keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Batra trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Batra is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chernobyl trying to stand up but can't free himself from Batra's guard.#SUB#
Batra is looking for a triangle but Chernobyl pushes his legs off easily.
Batra is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Batra looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Batra is looking for a triangle but Chernobyl pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chernobyl trying to control but Batra is working from the bottom.
Chernobyl is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chernobyl wants to control from the top but Batra keeps moving. #SUB#
Batra is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chernobyl defends well.#SUB#
Batra working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chernobyl doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chernobyl manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chernobyl trying to stand up but can't free himself from Batra's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gobal Batra dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gobal Batra's cut.
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#
Chernobyl looks to land a left hand but Batra moved out of range nicely.
Batra scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chernobyl looks to throw a body kick
and Batra counters with a nice uppercut.
Chernobyl misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Batra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Batra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Batra smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chernobyl misses with a body shot #CL#
and Batra counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Batra.
Batra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chernobyl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chernobyl lands with a right to the head.
Batra tries a body shot but Chernobyl blocks it.
Chernobyl has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Batra seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chernobyl can turn it around.
Chernobyl misses with a hook from the clinch.
Batra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chernobyl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chernobyl misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chernobyl doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Chernobyl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chernobyl misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Chernobyl.
Chernobyl doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chernobyl struggles to land a body shot inside as Batra controls his hands.
Batra fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chernobyl struggles to land a body shot inside as Batra controls his hands.
Chernobyl goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chernobyl lands with a left to the head.
Batra lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chernobyl.
Chernobyl takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Batra blocks a body shot from Chernobyl.
Batra gets through Chernobyl's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Batra lands a right hand.
Batra looking for a takedown.
Chernobyl misses with the head strike.
Batra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gobal Batra has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chernobyl controlling the action here for a moment.
Chernobyl misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Batra lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Batra pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Batra is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Batra has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chernobyl can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Batra looking for a guillotine here but Chernobyl defends easily. #SUB#
Batra escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chernobyl gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Chernobyl is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chernobyl trying to control but Batra is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Chernobyl got a little sloppy there for a moment and Batra has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chernobyl has managed to get both his arms back between Batra's legs - danger averted.
Chernobyl wants to control from the top but Batra keeps moving. #SUB#
Batra looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chernobyl slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gus Chernobyl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Batra is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chernobyl defends well.#SUB#
Chernobyl avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chernobyl wants to stand but Batra is controlling his posture from full guard.
Chernobyl throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Batra striking off his back but it's not causing Chernobyl any problems.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gobal Batra showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Batra 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Carnage 29
Date: Feb 22, 2017

#R1#
Garibaldi lands a jab to Batra's midsection.
Gobal Batra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batra throws a push kick but Garibaldi slaps the foot to one side.
Batra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garibaldi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Batra is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Batra misses with a hook. Garibaldi ducked under it nicely.
Garibaldi staying out of range there.
Batra misses with a low kick.
Batra misses with an uppercut. Garibaldi saw that one coming.
Garibaldi throws a sloppy head kick and Batra moves out of range easily.
Garibaldi lands with a cross.
Batra misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Garibaldi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Garibaldi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batra throws out a loose jab but Garibaldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batra ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Batra throws an off balance right hand
and Batra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Batra definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Batra misses with a left hand
and Garibaldi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batra lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Garibaldi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batra manages to avoid it.
Garibaldi misses with a body shot.
Batra throws out a loose jab but Garibaldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batra jabs Garibaldi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Garibaldi throws a shot to the body.
Batra misses the shot to the body.
Batra misses with an uppercut
and Garibaldi counters with a nice body kick.
Batra throws a big shot that misses.
Garibaldi scores with a jab to the body.
Batra throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It seemed like Garibaldi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garibaldi throws an overhand right that lands on Batra's shoulder, as Batra tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the body from Batra misses
and Garibaldi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Batra thinking.
Batra swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Batra thuds a left hand into Garibaldi's body.#T2#
Batra misses with a hook.
Garibaldi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Garibaldi misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Batra counter with a right hand.
Garibaldi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Batra rather than just go for the 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!
Batra punishes Garibaldi's body with a nice straight punch.
Batra takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Garibaldi tries to land a front kick but Batra steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Batra has Garibaldi up against the cage in a clinch.
Garibaldi stops a takedown attempt from Batra.
Garibaldi lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garibaldi. #BC#
Batra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garibaldi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Batra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garibaldi clobbers Batra with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Garibaldi takes a swing at Batra's ribcage but misses. #T3#
A jab lands there for Batra.
Good standup being displayed there by Garibaldi as he connects with a hook.
Garibaldi defending well as Batra loads up on a big left hand.
Batra missing with a left hand there. Garibaldi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Batra throws a hook but Garibaldi avoids it easily.
Batra has a takedown stuffed.
Garibaldi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Batra misses with a hook.
Garibaldi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Garibaldi cracks Batra with a good jab.
Garibaldi defending well as Batra loads up on a big left hand.
Batra lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Garibaldi misses the target.
Batra gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Garibaldi counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gobal Batra. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Batra lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garibaldi takes one to the chin there.
Batra rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garibaldi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garibaldi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Garibaldi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Batra slips under a jab.
Garibaldi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Garibaldi slips a jab from Batra.
Garibaldi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Batra misses with a hook to the body
and Garibaldi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Batra digs a good body shot into Garibaldi's ribs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Batra, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Garibaldi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Batra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Batra misses with a wild body shot.
Batra backing away here, and Garibaldi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Garibaldi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Batra throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Batra lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Batra tries to clinch up
and Garibaldi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Batra darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garibaldi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Garibaldi - that will leave a mark!
Garibaldi thuds his right hand into Batra's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A solid leg kick lands there for Batra.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Batra.#T1#
Batra on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Garibaldi connects with a leg kick. Batra looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good leg kick by Garibaldi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Garibaldi swings for the body but Batra moves out of range.
Batra looks to score with a jab to the body but Garibaldi is just out of range.
Garibaldi motions for Batra to come forward. Garibaldi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Batra misses with a hook.
It seemed like Garibaldi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Batra misses with an uppercut.
Batra misses with a hook. Garibaldi ducked under it nicely.
Batra misses with a hook to the body
and Garibaldi counters with a nice uppercut.
Batra misses with a head kick.
Garibaldi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garibaldi misses with a hook to the body
and Batra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
A head kick misses from Batra.
Garibaldi throws a leg kick but Batra sees it coming and moves out of range.
Batra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garibaldi ducks under a wild hook from Batra.
Garibaldi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Batra stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters circling a little - Garibaldi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Batra takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Batra misses the body punch
and Garibaldi counters with a nice uppercut.
Garibaldi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Batra.
Garibaldi scores with a jab to the body.
Garibaldi lands a nice looking body shot.
Garibaldi cracks Batra with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Batra takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Batra misses with a right hand
and Garibaldi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Batra defending well as Garibaldi loads up on a big left hand.
Garibaldi lands a jab to Batra's midsection.
Garibaldi scores with a kick to the body.
Garibaldi digs a good body shot into Batra's ribs.
Batra takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice shot by Batra.
Garibaldi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Batra scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Batra takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Batra lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Batra misses with a right hand
and Garibaldi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batra misses with an uppercut
and Garibaldi counters with a crisp right that sends Batra to the canvas! Garibaldi follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Garibaldi!
Michael Garibaldi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DFC Asylum 24
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Batra lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Seppala at a distance. #CL2#
Seppala takes the fight into the clinch.
Batra 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.
Seppala tries to work over Batra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Seppala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Batra working aggressively here.
Batra lands a body shot.
Batra can't break the clinch.
Batra jumps guard but Seppala stands there with Batra around his waist. Batra gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Seppala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Batra.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Batra breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batra connects with a leg kick. Seppala looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good exchange - Batra coming out on top.
Seppala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Seppala takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Seppala lands with an uppercut that bounces Batra off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batra throws a hook to the side of Seppala's head but Seppala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Seppala is looking to clinch.
Batra throws a hook but Seppala avoids it easily.
Seppala is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Batra is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Batra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Batra uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Seppala.
Batra swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Seppala throws a right hand that misses
and Seppala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Batra chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Batra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Batra sets himself, and Seppala steps forward looking for the clinch! Batra avoids it this time.
Batra takes a swing at Seppala's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Seppala throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Seppala has taken the fight to the clinch.
Seppala swings wildly with an uppercut but Batra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batra throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Seppalas head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seppala.
Seppala takes a shot to the head.
Batra presses Seppala against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batra swings wildly with an uppercut but Seppala uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Batra breaks the clinch.
Seppala moves in looking to clinch but Batra pushes him off.
Seppala takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Batra tries a low kick but Seppala avoids it.
Batra throws a chopping leg kick but Seppala manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Batra misses the shot to the body.
Batra lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Seppala at a distance.
Donk. Batra catches Seppala right on the button with a cross.
Seppala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Batra moves out of range of the strikes.
Batra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seppala.
Some bone on bone action there as Seppala checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Batra stuns Seppala with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Seppala throws a jab but it's blocked by Batra.
Seppala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Batra swats away the attempt to clinch by Seppala.
A slow jab from Batra misses its intended target.
Seppala fails in his attempt to clinch.
Seppala looks to land a right hand but Batra moved out of range.
Seppala blocks a leg kick.
Seppala is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Batra looks to score with a jab to the body but Seppala is just out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Batra.
Batra scores with a jab. Seppala acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Seppala, as that shot connected.
Batra lands with an uppercut that bounces Seppala off the cage and back into range.
Seppala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Batra.
Batra comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Seppala looks to land a left hand but Batra moved out of range nicely.
Seppala connects with a jab.
Batra is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. Batra catches Seppala right on the button with a cross.
Seppala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Batra scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seppala. Batra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Batra appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Seppala tries to clinch up.
Batra throws a lazy uppercut
and Batra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Batra misses.
Seppala tries to close the distance and clinch up but Batra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Seppala tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Batra paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Seppala loads up on a big right hand but Batra slips the punch.
Seppala misses with a hook
enabling Batra to counter with a crisp jab.
Batra with a hook.
Batra looks to land a right hand but Seppala moved out of range.
Seppala tries to clinch
and Batra counters with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seppala on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Seppala tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Batra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gobal Batra 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##CL2#
Seppala forces Batra back against the cage and clinches.
Seppala avoiding damage.
Batra is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Seppala.
A head punch on the inside from Batra fails to land.
Batra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Batra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Seppala jabs Batra to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Seppala slips a jab from Batra.
Batra lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Seppala at a distance.
Seppala tries to close the distance and clinch up but Batra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seppala thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Batra wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Seppala 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.
Batra misses with a kick to the body.
Batra sets himself, and Seppala steps forward looking for the clinch! Batra avoids it this time.
Batra lands with a hook. Seppala tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Batra - that will leave a mark!
Batra 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. #T1#
Batra throws a hook but Seppala blocks it.
Batra's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Seppala connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Batra scrambles back to his feet.
Batra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Batra 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.
Seppala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Seppala moves away from the strike by Batra.
Seppala is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#
It looks like Onni Seppala has been cut.
Batra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Seppala. Those never looked like landing.
Batra rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Seppala to counter with a crisp jab.
Seppala jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Seppala gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Batra throws a punch but it's blocked by Seppala.
Seppala scores with a shot to the side of Batra's head.
Batra 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!
Batra makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Batra tries to pull guard but Seppala forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2#
Seppala stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Seppala lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seppala.
Batra lands a body shot.
Batra fails to pull guard.
Batra with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Batra jumps guard but Seppala stands there with Batra around his waist. Batra gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gobal Batra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Batra.
A right hand to the body from Seppala.
Seppala misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Seppala.
Batra lands a hook that snaps the head of Seppala backwards.
Batra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Batra jumps guard but Seppala stands there with Batra around his waist. Batra gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Batra lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Seppala.#T3#
Seppala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Batra wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Seppala.#BC#
Batra breaks the clinch.
Seppala is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Seppala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seppala tries to clinch but Batra moves out of range.
Seppala throws a hook but Batra blocks it.
Batra scores with a kick to the midsection.
Batra jabs Seppala to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Batra lands a nice looking body shot.
Seppala tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Batra paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gobal Batra is winning the standup battle so far.
Seppala fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Seppala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Batra.#T4#
Seppala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Batra.
Batra misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Seppala moves into the clinch successfully.
Batra lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batra digs a right hand into Seppala's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Seppala's gas tank.
Seppala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seppala blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Batra.
Seppala is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Batra.#BC#
Batra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Batra throws out a leg kick but Seppala moves out of range and Batra only half commits.
Seppala takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Batra swats away the attempt to clinch by Seppala.
Batra walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gobal Batra dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Onni Seppala's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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#
Seppala darts in trying to clinch
and Batra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Batra tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Seppala fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab from Batra.
Seppala tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Batra manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Batra wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from Batra misses its intended target.
Seppala tries to close the distance and clinch but Batra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Batra scoring well with a low kick there. #CL2#
Seppala clinches up with Batra and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Batra.
Batra working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Seppala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Seppala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Seppala struggles to land a body shot inside as Batra controls his hands.
Batra is working for takedown but Seppala is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Batra.#T1##BC#
Batra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Seppala defending well as Batra loads up on a big left hand.
Batra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seppala manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Seppala closes the distance and clinches.
Seppala is pressed up against the cage. Batra has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Seppala down to the mat. Seppala avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Batra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seppala moves away.
Batra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Batra cracks Seppala with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice shot by Batra.
Batra lands an overhand right.
Seppala tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Batra gets tackled into the cage by Seppala. Seppala maintains the clinch.
Seppala has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Batra throws a head punch that misses.
Seppala misses with the head strike. #BC#
Batra manages to break the clinch.
Onni Seppala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Seppala tries to clinch but Batra is having none of it.
Seppala avoids the body shot from Batra.
Seppala avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Seppala 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!
A slow jab from Batra misses its intended target.
Seppala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Batra is looking to score with low kicks.
Batra misses with an uppercut. Seppala saw that one coming.
Seppala tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Batra paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Seppala misses with a hook to the body
and Batra counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Seppala avoids a kick to the body.
Batra buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Seppala takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Seppala looks to score with a jab to the body but Batra is just out of range.
Seppala swings for the body but Batra moves out of range. #T3#
Good work by Seppala as he checks the leg kick.
Seppala ducks under a wild hook from Batra.
Batra lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Batra scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Batra moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Batra keeps the fight on the outside.
Batra looks to land a left hand but Seppala moved out of range nicely.
Seppala throws a hook but Batra blocks it.
Batra throws an overhand right that lands on Seppala's shoulder, as Seppala tries to avoid the shot.
Seppala works the jab nicely.
Batra misses with a wild body shot.
Batra scores with a punch to the head.
Seppala moves out of range of the strikes.
Seppala is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Batra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seppala moves away.
Seppala throws a jab when Batra was well out of range.#T4#
Seppala takes a swing at Batra's ribcage but misses.
Batra tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Seppala is able to avoid easily.
Batra throws a leg kick but Seppala sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Seppala takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Batra misses.
Seppala misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Batra tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seppala tries to clinch up
and Batra counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Batra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seppala can do to turn this around?
Batra lands the left hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Seppala checks a leg kick.
Seppala tries to clinch up.
Batra was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Seppala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batra manages to avoid it.
Seppala takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Batra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seppala manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gobal Batra showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Batra, 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gobal Batra!
A very excited looking Gobal Batra 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: DFC Asylum 21
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Batra blocking some punches.
Batra keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Five's efforts to push away.#BC#
Batra breaks the clinch.
Batra just misses with a punch to the body.
Batra moves out of range of the strikes.
Five takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Batra tries a head kick but it misses.
Batra looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Five throws a lazy head kick
and Batra counters with an outside leg kick.
Batra misses with a body shot.
Five has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Batra.
Horrible takedown attempt by Five or perhaps it was just good defense by Batra, which made it look bad.
Five takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Five on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Batra. #T1##CL2#
Five closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Batra. #BC#
Batra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Five forces Batra back against the cage and clinches.
Five will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Batra up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Batra.
We've been informed that Five 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.
Batra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Batra misses with a punch to the body.
Batra lands a left hand.
Batra misses with a punch to the body.
Batra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Batra lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Batra blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Five manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Batra finds it's way through Five's defenses. #ROC#
Five is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Five fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Five is still on wobbly legs! Can Batra finish him?#T2#
Batra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Five was well out of range. Poor timing from Batra.
Five unleashes a big counter combination but Batra bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Batra dodges the punch combination from Five.
Five seems to have recovered his senses.
Batra throws a head kick that misses.
Five misses with a body shot. #KD#
Batra throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Five tumbling to the canvas!
Five can't keep his opponent in guard - Batra advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Batra looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Batra not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Batra throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Five keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Batra 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.
Five is looking to escape.
Batra throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Batra drops an elbow to the side of Five's head. #SUB#
Batra seems to be working for a kimura but Five defends the submission attempt.
Batra wants to lay and pray for a moment but Five keeps working.
Batra winds up and cracks Five with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Still in half guard, Batra seems content to control.
Batra looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Batra not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Five regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Batra. #T4#
Five can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Batra controls the pace.#SUB#
Batra is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Five is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Five has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Batra pulls Five in to control the position.
Five throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gobal Batra dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Batra misses with an uppercut. Five saw that one coming.
Batra misses with an uppercut. Five saw that one coming.
Batra misses with a left hand
and Five counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Batra misses
and Five counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Five tries to clinch but Batra moves out of range.
Five tries to close the distance and clinch but Batra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Batra lands with a thumping leg kick. #TD2#
Five is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Batra's half guard.
Batra controlling the position for now.
Batra works his way to full guard. Good work.
Batra manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Five manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batra trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Batra makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Batra working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Five working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Batra.
Five is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Batra throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Batra trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Five has momentary wrist control but Batra slips an elbow through the middle.
Batra not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Batra passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Five dodges the ground and pound from Batra.
Five is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Batra tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Batra remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Batra throws an elbow but Five slips to the side and avoids it well.
Check out the look on Batra's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T3#
Batra misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Batra has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Five!
Batra controlling the position easily from mount.
Batra throws some wild stikes that Five manages to avoid easily.
Batra thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Batra tries to control but Five wriggling away.
Batra thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Batra looking to control but Five is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Batra lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Five hang on?#T4#
Five is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy. #SUB#
Batra has control of Five's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Five regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Five really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Batra. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Batra looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Batra looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Batra thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gobal Batra dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Five changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Batra tries to avoid it but Five manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Batra to the ground. Batra escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Five wants to clinch up but Batra keeps it at a distance.
Batra 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.
Five walks into a jab.
Batra lands a nice looking body shot.
Gobal Batra is winning the standup battle so far.
Batra scores with a kick to the midsection.
Batra feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Five's calf.
Jonnhy Five is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Batra lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Batra takes a swing at Five's ribcage but misses.
Five tries to clinch
and Batra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Batra throws a front kick that sends Five stumbling back into the cage.
Batra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Five is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The fight stays on the outside here - Five looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice shot by Batra.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batra misses with a body kick. #T1#
Five takes one to the chin there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Batra.
The fight stays on the outside here - Five looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Batra is looking to counter with a body kick.
Five fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Batra was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Five.
Batra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Five can do to turn this around?
Five takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Batra fakes the body blow, causing Five to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Five goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gobal Batra!
During a confident post fight interview, Gobal Batra thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DFC Asylum 18
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
Holmes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Batra tries a quick counter leg kick but Holmes is wise to it.
Holmes moves in looking to clinch but Batra pushes him off.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Batra paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holmes doesn't manage to clinch there - Batra circles away.
Batra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Batra with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Batra feints and then cracks Holmes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Holmes down.
Batra works the jab nicely.#CUT2#
It looks like Tim Holmes has been cut.
Holmes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Holmes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab lands there for Batra.
Holmes is looking to clinch. #KD2#
Batra cracks Holmes with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Holmes looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Batra finish him? #ROC2#
Holmes is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batra drops Holmes with a huge uppercut! Holmes drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Batra is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gobal Batra!
Gobal Batra thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DFC Asylum 15
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1#
Perello misses the shot to the body.
Batra scores with a spinning back kick!
Batra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perello was well out of range. Poor timing from Batra.
Perello shoots in and drives through. Batra sprawls well.#CL#
Batra rushes Perello and presses him up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Batra.
Batra stalling.
Batra gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Perello.
Batra gets through Perello's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Perello blocks a body shot from Batra.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perello avoids the elbow strike from Batra, against the cage.
Batra misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Batra.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Batra.
Batra digs a right hand underneath Perello's ribcage. Perello let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Perello is working for takedown but Batra is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gobal Batra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Perello.
Perello looks winded!#T1#
Batra lands a left hand.
Perello goes for a takedown in the clinch but Batra prevents it.
Batra connects with a nasty looking knee right to Perello's face.
Batra struggles to land a body shot inside as Perello controls his hands.
Batra misses with a punch to the body.
Batra works on Perello's body with a couple of short punches.
Batra pushes Perello back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Batra lands a body punch in the clinch.
Batra missing with knees to the body.
Batra just leaning against Perello, taking a breather.
Come on Perello - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A left hand lands to the body for Batra.
Batra using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Batra.
Perello blocks a body shot from Batra.
Batra has Perello pressed against the cage. #T2#
Perello's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Batra tries to throw a body punch but Perello avoids it by throwing Batra back against the cage.
Batra lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Perello backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batra presses Perello against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Batra misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Batra.
A right handed body shot lands from Batra.
Perello prevents a body shot from Batra.
Perello is trying to maintain a safe position but Batra gets an underhook and turns Perello into the cage.
Batra presses Perello against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Batra stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Batra lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Batra.
Batra lands a left hand that snaps the head of Perello backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Perello's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Batra as the two fighters clinch.
Batra throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Batra pushes Perello back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Batra throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Batra lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Batra.
Perello avoiding damage as Batra throws knees to the body.
Batra lands with a right to the head.
Batra lands a nice uppercut.
Batra working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Batra lands a nice uppercut.
Batra lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batra lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Perello is rocked!
Perello tries a body shot but Batra blocks it.
Perello is still on wobbly legs! Can Batra finish him?
Perello pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Batra.
Perello seems to have recovered his senses.
Batra lands a right hand that snaps the head of Perello backwards.
Batra cracks Perello with a nice body shot.#T4#
Batra is leaning against Perello and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Batra scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Batra tries a knee to the head but Perello blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Perello fails to land.
Perello blocks a body shot from Batra.
Batra throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#KD#
Batra drops Perello with a big knee straight up the middle! Perello is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Batra connects with a body shot that sends Perello's belly button to the back.
Perello on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Batra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gobal Batra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batra paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Batra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perello.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Batra scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL#
Batra moves into the clinch.
Batra unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Perello! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Batra is unloading with more strikes now! Perello drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gobal Batra!
A very excited looking Gobal Batra 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: DFC Asylum 10
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1##CL#
Kinneas tries to keep at a distance but Batra has taken the fight into the clinch.
Batra wants to stall.
Kinneas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Batra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Batra lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kinneas presses Batra against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Batra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kinneas misses with a straight left.
Batra takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kinneas connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Batra. Kinneas does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinneas throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kinneas. That's going to slow Batra down.
Batra throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kinneas! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Batra. Kinneas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kinneas's coach down at Wasteland was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kinneas's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Kinneas connects with a leg kick. Batra looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kinneas throws a front kick aimed at Batra's knee but Batra avoids it well.
Batra throwing a counter right hand but Kinneas manages to avoid it.
Batra connects with a body shot.
Batra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kinneas only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Batra throws an off balance right hand
and Kinneas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Batra throws a low kick but Kinneas avoids it.
Batra looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kinneas 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.
Batra slips a jab from Kinneas.
Batra keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Batra misses the target.
Batra misses the body punch
and Kinneas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Kinneas throws a sloppy head kick and Batra moves out of range easily.
Batra misses with a hook.
Kinneas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Batra doesn't manage to clinch there - Kinneas circles away.
A nice side step and Kinneas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kinneas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kinneas moves out of range of the body kick from Batra.
Batra misses with a hook
and Kinneas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Batra misses with a jab to the body
and Kinneas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Batra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kinneas throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Batra throws out a leg kick but Kinneas moves out of range and Batra only half commits.
Kinneas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Batra takes a swing at Kinneas's ribcage but misses.
Kinneas throws a big shot that misses.
Kinneas connects with a jab.
Batra walks into a jab.
Kinneas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kinneas connects with a leg kick. Batra looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Batra swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kinneas counters with a thumping low kick.
Kinneas throws a hook but Batra avoids it easily.
Batra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Batra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kinneas. #T4#
Batra walks into a straight right hand from Kinneas.
Sloppy strikes from Batra. Those never looked like landing.
A nice side step and Kinneas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Batra looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Kinneas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kinneas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Batra counters by clinching up.
Kinneas has Batra pressed against the cage, preventing Batra from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kinneas misses with a body punch.
Batra working hard to break the clinch.
Batra misses with a punch to the body.
Batra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Batra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Batra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Batra can't find room to land a body shot as Kinneas controls the action.
Batra takes a shot to the head.
Batra is trying to push Kinneas away but Kinneas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kinneas misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kinneas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Irvine Kinneas dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Batra misses with a hook. Kinneas ducked under it nicely.
Batra throws a hook but Kinneas avoids it easily.
Kinneas throws out a counter right but Batra avoids it with no problem.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kinneas.
Batra misses with a right hand
and Kinneas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kinneas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC2#
Batra is rocked!
Kinneas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kinneas connects with a leg kick. Batra looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Oh Batra is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kinneas fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Batra to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Batra looks to clinch but Kinneas throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Batra taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Irvine Kinneas!

Event: DFC Asylum 6
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
Kutozov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kutozov misses with a double jab.
Batra is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kutozov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Batra throws a leg kick which misses Kutozov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kutozov tries to avoid it.
Batra lands with a hook. Kutozov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#
It looks like General Kutozov has been cut.
Batra cracks Kutozov with a good jab.
Batra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Batra with a jab.
Batra throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Batra moves out of range of the strikes.
Batra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kutozov.
A jab from Batra does it's job there.#CUT2#
General Kutozov's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kutozov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gobal Batra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kutozov tries to move into range but Batra moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Batra closes the distance and clinches.
Kutozov is trying to push Batra away but Batra has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Batra digs a right hand underneath Kutozov's ribcage. Kutozov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Batra lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Batra is working Kutozov over against the cage.
Kutozov is breathing heavily.
Batra pushes Kutozov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Batra pushes Kutozov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Batra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kutozov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Batra moves into the clinch successfully.
A short uppercut from Batra. #BC2#
Batra breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Batra. That snapped Kutozov's head back.
Batra moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kutozov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kutozov walks into a straight right hand from Batra.
Batra scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#
General Kutozov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T2#
A good leg kick by Batra.
Kutozov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Batra connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Batra lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Batra closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Batra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circle momentarily. Batra darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#
Jeez, General Kutozov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Batra avoids the body shot from Kutozov. #CL2#
Batra rushes Kutozov and presses him up against the cage.
Batra lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kutozov or not.
Batra is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kutozov pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Batra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD2#
Batra lands a big head kick that sends Kutozov tumbling to the mat! Batra takes a step backwards and waves Kutozov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Kutozov is rocked!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gobal Batra!
After the big win, Gobal Batra made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sully's Bar & Grill and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Survivor Tribal Stage Round 1b
Date: Jul 21, 2016

#R1#
Batra on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Batra needs to keep his hands up - Simeone had a free shot at his head there.
Batra takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Batra loads up on a big right hand but Simeone slips the punch.
Simeone stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Simeone lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gilberto Simeone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simeone lands a right hook to the body.
Simeone scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Batra closes the distance and clinches up with Simeone, looking for a takedown. Batra pushes Simeone against the cage but Simeone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Simeone punishes Batra's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batra takes one on the button.
A punch combination from Simeone misses.
Batra fails with a takedown attempt.
Simeone with a jab.#T1#
Batra turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Batra.
Simeone catches Batra with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Batra takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Simeone blocks the body kick.
Simeone misses with the combination.
Batra takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Simeone lands a glancing blow to the side of Batra's head.
No joy there for Simeone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Simeone is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Batra had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A shot to the liver by Simeone. Beautiful body shot.
Batra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
Simeone scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Simeone misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Batra tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simeone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Simeone misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Simeone.
Simeone connects with a body shot that sends Batra's belly button to the back.
Simeone lands a really nice looking cross but Batra seems unphased.
Batra throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simeone counters with a three punch combo that has Batra backing up. Batra nods at Simeone to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice body kick from Batra.
Batra on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Batra throws a right hand that Simeone ducks under and follows up with a left that Simeone also avoids with ease.
Simeone throws a hook but Batra blocks it.
Batra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Simeone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simeone scores with a crisp jab that stopped Batra in his tracks.
Batra's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Simeone connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Batra scrambles back to his feet.
Gilberto Simeone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Batra throws a hook to the side of Simeone's head but Simeone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Batra thows a body kick. Simeone tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Batra drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Simeone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Simeone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simeone tests Batra's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Simeone lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Batra takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta 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!
Simeone scores with a sloppy right hand. Batra should have avoided that one. #T4#
Nice straight punches there by Simeone. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Simeone.
Simeone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Batra takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Batra with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Simeone to score with a decent uppercut.
Batra looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Simeone connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice uppercut there from Simeone.
Batra takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good standup being displayed there by Simeone as he connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simeone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Batra takes one to the side of the head.
Simeone's jab looks to have found its range, popping Batra under the eye.#ROC2#
Batra is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gilberto Simeone dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Simeone darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Batra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simeone.
Simeone connects with a body shot.
Simeone connects with a body shot that sends Batra's belly button to the back.
Simeone cracks Batra with an open hand slap.
The fighters circle momentarily. Simeone darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Simeone bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Batra tries to clinch up but Simeone circles away and keeps his distance.
Simeone misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batra throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Simeone does no damage.
Gobal Batra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Batra shoots in and drives through. Simeone sprawls well.
Batra avoids a punch combination nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Batra misses its target.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Simeone.
A jab from Simeone does it's job there.
Simeone lunges at Batra with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Batra's hand.
Simeone 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.
Simeone throws a series of punches but Batra avoids them all with ease.
Simeone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Batra.
Simeone misses with a straight right.
Simeone scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Batra gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Batra moves out of range as Simeone strikes.
It appears Batra was looking to counter with a kick there.
Batra takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Batra tries to move into range but Simeone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Simeone throws a series of punches but Batra avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simeone scores with a jab to the body.
Simeone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simeone throws a jab but it's blocked by Batra.
Simeone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Batra's head.
A punch lands to the side of Batra 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A punch combination from Batra misses.
Simeone throws a nice looking combination but Batra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Batra is looking for a counter combo.
Batra looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Simeone connects with a good right hand that stumbles Batra. Batra circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Batra might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Simeone throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Batra on the side of the head.
Batra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Batra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simeone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batra was well out of range. Poor timing from Simeone.#T3#
Batra shoots in looking for a takedown but Simeone manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Batra's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Good exchange - Simeone coming out on top.
Batra throws a head kick that misses
and Simeone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Simeone works the jab nicely.
Batra throws a lazy right hand but Simeone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Batra lands the left hand.
Batra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Batra walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Simeone lands a nice hook to Batra's body. Batra takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Simeone connects with a body shot that sends Batra's belly button to the back.
Good leg kick by Batra there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batra takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Simeone moves into range and connects with a jab.
Batra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Batra looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Simeone jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Batra takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice jab there from Simeone.
Nice cross by Simeone.
Batra swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Batra tries to clinch but Simeone is having none of it.
Simeone lands with an overhand left.
Batra misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gilberto Simeone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A nice combination there by Simeone.
Oh Batra is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Simeone slips a straight right by Batra.
Batra seems to have got his legs back now.
Simeone leaves Batra with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Simeone scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Simeone feints with a jab and clips Batra right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Batra is sent crashing into the canvas and Simeone leaps in for the kill! Batra tries to get to his feet but Simeone is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Batra is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gilberto Simeone!

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