Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Grunge 67: Corduroy
Date: Oct 09, 2021

#R1#
Babyara blocks a head kick by MBaku.
Babyara tries to counter by moving into the clinch but MBaku manages to circle out of the way.
Madik MBaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babyara misses with the combination. #CL2#
MBaku fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Babyara, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Babyara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MBaku scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like Francisco Babyara has been cut.
Babyara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MBaku.
Babyara looks to land a combination but MBaku avoids it well.
Babyara listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Madik MBaku has been cut.#CL2#
MBaku has taken the fight to the clinch.
MBaku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Babyara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MBaku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Babyara's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Babyara tries to break the clinch but MBaku is controlling the position.
MBaku misses with some punches.
Babyara throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but MBaku blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Babyara lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MBaku.
Babyara wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice left hand lands by MBaku.
Babyara can't break the clinch.
MBaku misses with a hook from the clinch.
MBaku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MBaku working aggressively here.
MBaku lands with a right to the head.
Babyara tries for a takedown. No joy.
Babyara tries to pull guard but MBaku forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Babyara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MBaku misses with the head strike.
MBaku lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Babyara blocking some punches.
MBaku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Babyara tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MBaku smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Babyara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Babyara swings for the body but MBaku moves out of range. #T2##CL2#
MBaku pushes Babyara up against the cage in a clinch.
MBaku misses with a short punch on the inside.
MBaku working aggressively here.
Our sources have told us that Babyara has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Babyara wants a takedown but no success here.
MBaku keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Babyara's efforts to push away.
MBaku has a couple of punches blocked by Babyara.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babyara blocks an uppercut.
MBaku throws a head punch that misses.
Babyara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MBaku misses with a punch on the inside.
MBaku has a couple of punches blocked by Babyara.
Babyara wants to get back to striking at distance but MBaku won't allow it. #BC#
Babyara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MBaku with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Babyara to score with a decent uppercut.
MBaku throws a head kick that misses
and MBaku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MBaku tries to clinch but Babyara moves out of range.
MBaku takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
MBaku misses with a right hand
and Babyara counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
MBaku drives through and clinches with Babyara against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from MBaku fails to land. #TD#
Babyara drags the fight down to the ground.
Babyara looking to hit a scissor sweep but MBaku is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
MBaku thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Babyara wants to stand up but MBaku is controlling him.
MBaku wants to control from the top but Babyara keeps moving.
Babyara knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for MBaku on the ground.
Babyara 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
MBaku trying to control but Babyara is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
MBaku drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MBaku jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
MBaku drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MBaku jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
MBaku won't allow Babyara to sweep him here.
Babyara is looking to stand back up but MBaku counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Babyara.
Babyara wants to improve his position but MBaku is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Madik MBaku dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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##KD2#
MBaku lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Babyara sprawling to the canvas. MBaku follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Babyara hang on? #ROC2#Babyara is rocked!#SUB2#
MBaku has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Babyara defend it? MBaku steps over the head and cranks it - Babyara is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for MBaku!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Madik MBaku!
Madik MBaku 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: Grunge 65: Hunger Strike
Date: Sep 26, 2021

#R1#
MBaku throws out a powerful jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Neuer, as that shot connected.
MBaku tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MBaku tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Neuer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
MBaku has control of Neuer's left arm, preventing Neuer from doing any damage.
MBaku continues to stall.
MBaku keeping moving, preventing Neuer from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neuer is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Neuer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed MBaku's guard.
MBaku's coaches at AREA 51 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.
MBaku is refusing to be controlled, as Neuer sits in half guard. #SUB#
MBaku looking for submissions off his back.
Neuer is looking to stall here but MBaku recovers full guard.
Neuer looking to sit in guard and control but MBaku gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Neuer wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Neuer isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. MBaku stacks Neuer on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by MBaku!#T2#
MBaku trying to control the position but Neuer is working away.
Neuer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked MBaku off and has taken his back!
Our spies down at at JAG Battle Gym inform us that Neuer has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
MBaku staying busy and making it hard for Neuer to control.
Neuer is trying to stick to MBaku's back but MBaku is turning into Neuer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Neuer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by MBaku.
MBaku looking to sit in guard and control but Neuer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neuer stands and throws MBaku's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Neuer is looking to take a break and control but MBaku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MBaku being controlled for a moment.
MBaku tries to buck Neuer off but Neuer is having none of it.
Neuer throws a strike aimed at the side of MBaku's head but MBaku avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neuer passes to full mount! That's big trouble for MBaku!
Neuer dominating with strikes here.
Neuer throws a wild left hand from mount and MBaku manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Neuer thows a huge punch but MBaku dodges it nicely. #T4#
Neuer moves into full mount! MBaku won't be happy about that!
Neuer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Neuer thowing shots but they're missing.
MBaku takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
MBaku tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Neuer looking to ground and pound but MBaku is blocking nicely.
Neuer content just to control the position here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neuer wants to control the pace but MBaku is squirming around nicely.
Neuer misses with a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel Neuer 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#
MBaku tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD2#
and Neuer counters with a series of strikes that sends MBaku to the canvas! Neuer follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Neuer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
MBaku looking for a sweep. Not yet MBaku, not yet.
Neuer wants to control from the top but MBaku keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MBaku is on top in guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neuer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Neuer stopping the sweep attempt from MBaku.#T1#
MBaku preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Neuer trying to control the position from guard on top but MBaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neuer slips nicely into half guard.
Neuer drops an elbow to the side of MBaku's head.
Neuer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Neuer content just to control the position here.
Neuer unloads with some shots from mount but MBaku bucks and avoids them well.
Neuer breaks from MBaku's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Neuer wants to control the pace but MBaku is squirming around nicely.
Neuer thowing shots but they're missing. #T2#
Neuer throwing strikes here but MBaku is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Neuer thowing shots but they're missing.
Neuer is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Neuer! MBaku is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Manuel Neuer!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Manuel Neuer made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Grunge 62: Serve the Servants
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1##TD#
Rockwell gets caught flat footed, as MBaku shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Rockwell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Rockwell working for a triangle but MBaku defends it easily.
Rockwell keeping moving, preventing MBaku from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Rockwell is looking for a triangle but MBaku pushes his legs off easily.
MBaku trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell trying to keep a closed guard but MBaku is proving a slippery customer.
MBaku wants to control from the top but Rockwell keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rockwell looking for a guillotine here but MBaku defends easily. #T1##SUB2#
Rockwell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Rockwell has his foot on MBaku's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. MBaku works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
MBaku is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Rockwell looking for a guillotine here but MBaku defends easily.
MBaku trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Rockwell is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Rockwell looking for submissions from the bottom but instead MBaku passes into half guard.
Rockwell tries to roll over but MBaku keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Rockwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MBaku pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
MBaku is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
MBaku is looking to take a break and control but Rockwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Rockwell is trying to maintain the position but MBaku is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Rockwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MBaku pulls his head out easily.
MBaku has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
MBaku is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
MBaku is trying to control the action in half guard but Rockwell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Rockwell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
MBaku seems to be working for a kimura but Rockwell defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Rockwell actively working from the bottom here.
MBaku wants to pass the guard but Rockwell is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Rockwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MBaku pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Rockwell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
MBaku is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
MBaku works his way into full mount!
Rockwell wants to control but MBaku is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
MBaku looking to secure an arm triangle but Rockwell defends it well.
MBaku can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rockwell is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Madik MBaku 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#
Rockwell shoots in and drives through. MBaku sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rockwell.
Rockwell shoots in but no luck this time.
Madik MBaku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lew Rockwell.
Rockwell fails to land the takedown.#TD#
MBaku closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
MBaku is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rockwell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rockwell wants to control but MBaku postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
MBaku is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rockwell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
MBaku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rockwell can do to turn this around?#SUB#
MBaku thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
MBaku controls the position. #SUB#
MBaku tries for a kimura but Rockwell is defending well. #SUB#
MBaku wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rockwell, who protects the arm well.
Madik MBaku overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Rockwell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MBaku trying to control the action but Rockwell is working from the bottom. #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.
Rockwell regains half guard.#SUB#
MBaku is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
MBaku is working for a submission of some sort.
Rockwell is staying active underneath MBaku, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Rockwell looking for subs from the bottom but MBaku mounts him!
Rockwell tries to hold on but MBaku postures up.
Rockwell is controlling an arm, preventing MBaku from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #T3#
Rockwell tries to hold on but MBaku pushes him away. #SUB#
MBaku has hold of Rockwell's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rockwell manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rockwell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rockwell tries to reverse the position but MBaku maintains control.#SUB#
MBaku is working for a guillotine from mount but Rockwell frees his head quite easily.
Rockwell is squirming around, avoiding MBaku's attempts to control the action.
Rockwell wants to hold on but MBaku pushes him away.#T4##SUB#
MBaku is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rockwell can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Rockwell is looking to get to half guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting MBaku here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
MBaku looking to control but Rockwell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rockwell wants to control but MBaku is having none of it.
MBaku tries to control but Rockwell wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rockwell can't escape the position.
Rockwell regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Madik MBaku dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from MBaku enables Rockwell to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. MBaku manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rockwell landing some decent shots from guard.
Rockwell with a nice head shot there.
MBaku 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.
Rockwell works over MBaku with some ground and pound from guard.
Rockwell cracks MBaku with a solid left hand.
Rockwell is working MBaku over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MBaku lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Rockwell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rockwell keeping moving, preventing MBaku from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Rockwell looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! MBaku has picked Rockwell up and slammed him! Rockwell can't keep hold of the triangle and MBaku manages to pass to side control!#SUB#
MBaku wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rockwell, who protects the arm well.
Rockwell is looking to regain half guard here but MBaku keeps moving and retains side control.
Rockwell is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked MBaku off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Rockwell is persistently looking for the submission but MBaku is defending it well.
MBaku turns into Rockwell and is now in his guard.
MBaku controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
MBaku advances position into side control!#T2#
MBaku trying to control the action but Rockwell is working from the bottom. #SUB#
MBaku is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Rockwell looks calm but he's in trouble here. MBaku gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Rockwell is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! MBaku lets go of the hold and Rockwell can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Madik MBaku!
Madik MBaku bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Grunge 55: Venice Beach
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
MBaku takes a body punch but keeps moving.
MBaku takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fothergill 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.
MBaku is breathing heavily.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Fothergill! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jimmy Fothergill!
Post fight, Jimmy Fothergill took to the microphone: 'POW! Right in the kisser! Another one bites t'dust. Tek that microphone and jog on son! Sithee!'.

Event: Grunge 47: River of Deceit
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1##CL2#
MBaku takes the fight into the clinch.
MBaku jumps guard but IsMore turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
MBaku is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but IsMore is defending well.#TD2#
MBaku has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics IsMore uses from the top position.
IsMore trying to control the position from guard on top but MBaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
IsMore advances position into side control!
IsMore 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.
IsMore working the head with strikes.
IsMore is chipping away with strikes.
IsMore working the body and head with strikes.
IsMore looks up at the clock and then as MBaku takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, IsMore smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
IsMore wants to control but MBaku is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
IsMore working the ground and pound.
IsMore lands a huge shot from side control! MBaku is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). More IsMore!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, More IsMore made sure he mentioned Vegan Gains, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2021

#R1#
MBaku circles away from the clinch attempt.
MBaku wants to counter the offense by Hjoervarsson and move into the clinch position.
Hjoervarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MBaku paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hjoervarsson wants to clinch.
MBaku looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Madik MBaku has been cut.
Hjoervarsson tries to clinch there but MBaku circles away.
Hjoervarsson throws the left hand but MBaku avoids the punch easily.
MBaku feints the counter takedown.#KD#
Hjoervarsson cracks MBaku with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hjoervarsson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning MBaku to stand back up!#ROC#MBaku is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Hjoervarsson takes the fight into the clinch.
MBaku is still on wobbly legs! Can Hjoervarsson finish him?
MBaku tries for a takedown but Hjoervarsson manages to get underhooks.
MBaku jumps guard but Hjoervarsson stands there with MBaku around his waist. MBaku gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
MBaku tries to pull guard but Hjoervarsson holds him up against the cage and eventually MBaku drops back down to his feet.
Arnaldur Hjoervarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Madik MBaku.
MBaku has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hjoervarsson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
MBaku tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hjoervarsson just stands there and leans against the cage.
MBaku goes for a takedown attempt but Hjoervarsson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
MBaku is holding his hands too far apart here. Hjoervarsson throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! MBaku is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arnaldur Hjoervarsson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Arnaldur Hjoervarsson waved his t-shirt featuring The Dirty Needle Project 's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2021

#R1##TD#
Zaitsev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches MBaku napping and manages to drive through into side control!
MBaku tries to bench press Zaitsev off him but Zaitsev keeps the position.
MBaku is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zaitsev off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaitsev breaks MBaku's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Zaitsev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zaitsev looking to sit in guard and control but MBaku gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MBaku trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaitsev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MBaku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zaitsev is keeping the position for now.
Zaitsev looking to hit a scissor sweep but MBaku is one step ahead there.
Zaitsev is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Zaitsev keeping full guard, as MBaku tries to pass.
MBaku trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaitsev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaitsev looking for a sweep. Not yet Zaitsev, not yet.
MBaku slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Zaitsev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MBaku passes Zaitsev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MBaku is figuring out what he wants to do next.#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.
Zaitsev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
MBaku is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zaitsev is looking for a sweep. MBaku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
MBaku wants to work for an arm triangle but Zaitsev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
MBaku passes to side control. #SUB2#
MBaku is trying to get an arm triangle but Zaitsev is defending well.
Zaitsev is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
MBaku is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zaitsev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zaitsev is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but MBaku is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Zaitsev working to try and regain half guard. #T4##SUB2#
MBaku looking for a guillotine from mount but Zaitsev is having none of it.
MBaku trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zaitsev sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
MBaku looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Zaitsev gets back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Madik MBaku will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
MBaku takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Zaitsev pulls guard effortlessly.
MBaku wants to control from the top but Zaitsev keeps moving.
Zaitsev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
MBaku utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MBaku lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Zaitsev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MBaku is aware though and is defending well.
Zaitsev keeping full guard, as MBaku tries to pass.
Madik MBaku has got the better of the ground game so far.
MBaku works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
MBaku is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Zaitsev is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
MBaku is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zaitsev defends it well.
MBaku prevents Zaitsev from improving his position.#SUB2#
MBaku wants to work for an arm triangle but Zaitsev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zaitsev is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Zaitsev is trying to maintain the position but MBaku is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
MBaku seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Zaitsev is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Madik MBaku!
In his post fight interview, Madik MBaku started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2021

#R1#
Diego throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Diego misses #TD2#
and MBaku counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
MBaku looking to pass the guard.
Diego controlling the position.
Diego knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for MBaku on the ground.
MBaku 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.
MBaku wants to control from the top but Diego keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
MBaku forces his way into half guard.#T1##SUB2#
MBaku is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diego is just riding it out for now. MBaku eventually gives up the hold.
Diego trying to control but MBaku postures up.
MBaku is trying to control the action in half guard but Diego is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
MBaku is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diego defends it well.
MBaku is thwarting Diego's attempts to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
MBaku looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Diego tries to get to full guard but MBaku has control of the leg.
Diego on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Diego tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
MBaku looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Diego wants to improve his position but MBaku is controlling well. #T3#
Diego preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
MBaku is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
MBaku is looking for a kimura but Diego is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MBaku to get the leverage.
Diego controlling the position well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diego trying to control from the bottom.
MBaku looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
MBaku is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
MBaku is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MBaku wants to pass to mount but Diego is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Madik MBaku 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##CL#
Diego closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
MBaku's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diego tries a body shot but MBaku blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Diego.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of MBaku backwards.
MBaku is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Diego is defending well.
Diego scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#MBaku is rocked!
MBaku is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Diego to keep the fight standing.
MBaku is trying to pull guard but Diego has him pressed against the cage.
Draughn Diego has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Madik MBaku.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MBaku backwards.
MBaku is still on wobbly legs! Can Diego finish him?
Diego pushes MBaku against the cage. Diego is working some dirty boxing. Diego pushes off with a quick right hook! MBaku goes down! MBaku tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Diego moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Draughn Diego!
During a confident post fight interview, Draughn Diego thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PANDA 83
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1##CL#
MBaku closes the distance and clinches.
Galute tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MBaku smiles and moves away.
Galute tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but MBaku swivels and escapes.
Galute scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD2#
Galute throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. MBaku tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Galute is in MBaku's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MBaku is on top in guard. #REVR#
Galute keeping moving, preventing MBaku from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Galute is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but MBaku frees his head nicely. Oh but Galute has switched to an armbar! MBaku is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Leopold Galute!
An out of breath and clearly excited Leopold Galute thanked HELLBENT for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: PANDA 71
Date: Jan 10, 2021

#R1##CL#
MBaku closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valentine.
Valentine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valentine tries a body shot but MBaku blocks it.
Valentine tries to throw a body punch but MBaku avoids it by throwing Valentine back against the cage.
MBaku fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Valentine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MBaku tries to pull guard but Valentine holds him up against the cage and eventually MBaku drops back down to his feet.
A right hand to the body from Valentine. #TD#
MBaku successfully pulls guard.
MBaku has a closed guard, preventing Valentine from standing up.
Valentine stopping the sweep attempt from MBaku.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine wanted to stand there but MBaku had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MBaku controls Valentine momentarily but Valentine frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
MBaku is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valentine is aware though and is defending well.
MBaku has a closed guard, preventing Valentine from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Valentine gets tackled into the cage by MBaku. MBaku maintains the clinch.
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside.
MBaku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MBaku is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Valentine to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Madik MBaku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valentine presses MBaku against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
MBaku is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Valentine scores with a nice short uppercut.
Valentine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT2#It looks like Madik MBaku has been cut.
Valentine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down MBaku.
A right hook to the body lands for Valentine.
Valentine struggles to land a body shot inside as MBaku controls his hands. #T2#
MBaku tries for a takedown but Valentine manages to get underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Valentine scores with a nice short uppercut.
MBaku takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#MBaku is rocked!
Valentine works on MBaku's body with a couple of short punches.
Oh MBaku is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valentine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Valentine.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Valentine as the two fighters clinch.
MBaku seems to have got his legs back now.
Valentine is working MBaku over against the cage.#KD2#
Valentine drops MBaku onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! MBaku is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Valentine creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends MBaku's eyes rolling into the back of his head! MBaku drops to his knees and Valentine pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Remy Valentine!
Our winner, Remy Valentine, 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: PANDA 59
Date: Dec 13, 2020

#R1##KD#
MBaku lands a big shot that drops Overflow! Can he finish him? #CUT#It looks like Massive Overflow has been cut.
Overflow is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
MBaku stopping the sweep attempt from Overflow.
MBaku trying to control the position from guard on top but Overflow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MBaku wants to pass the guard but Overflow is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MBaku wants to control from the top but Overflow keeps moving.
Overflow keeping full guard, as MBaku tries to pass. #SUB#
MBaku has gone for a leg lock! Overflow slips out almost immediately though and dives into MBaku's guard.#REVB##T1#
MBaku trying to control the position.
Overflow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Overflow is stalling in the full guard.
MBaku looking for a sweep. Not yet MBaku, not yet.
Overflow pushes down on MBaku's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Overflow wants to stand up but MBaku is controlling the position.
MBaku moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Overflow not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU2#
Overflow gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Overflow slips a straight right by MBaku.
Overflow on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
MBaku instigates a clinch.
Overflow prevents the takedown attempt. #T3#
MBaku blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
MBaku tightens his grip and picks Overflow up, before dumping him to the ground. Overflow manages to land in guard.

Overflow pushes MBaku off and gets back to his feet.
MBaku tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Overflow keeps the fight on the outside.
Madik MBaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Overflow there.
MBaku takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #KD2#
Overflow sends MBaku crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Overflow is motioning to the referee to let MBaku up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#It looks like Madik MBaku has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MBaku doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Overflow counters with a huge right that knocks MBaku out cold! Overflow is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Massive Overflow!
Massive Overflow gave a mention to HELLS BALLS RECOVERY in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: PANDA 52
Date: Nov 29, 2020

#R1#
Tanaka with a hook.
Madik MBaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanaka throws a body punch but MBaku moves out of range.
MBaku shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tanaka counters with a right hand from hell and MBaku is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ken Tanaka!
Ken Tanaka decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PANDA 38
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MBaku will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
MBaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barkley.
Barkley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A left lands for Barkley.#CUT2#It looks like Madik MBaku has been cut.
Barkley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barkley swings for the body but MBaku moves out of range. #TD2#
Barkley shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in MBaku's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MBaku is trying to keep Barkley in close.
MBaku controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
MBaku working for a triangle but Barkley defends it easily.
Barkley trying to control the position from guard on top but MBaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
MBaku 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.
Barkley trying to control the position from guard on top but MBaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MBaku controlling Barkley's posture.
MBaku controls Barkley momentarily but Barkley frees himself.
Barkley throwing strikes but missing.
MBaku manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barkley manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
MBaku sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barkley's guard. #T2#
Barkley controlling the position for now.
Barkley moves into full guard. #SUB#
MBaku thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barkley trying to keep a closed guard but MBaku is proving a slippery customer.
MBaku pushing down on Barkley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barkley gets full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barkley keeping moving, preventing MBaku from controlling successfully. #SUB#
MBaku thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barkley looking for a sweep. Not yet Barkley, not yet. #T3#
MBaku postures up.
Barkley pulls MBaku in close to prevent any damage.
MBaku stopping the sweep attempt from Barkley.
Barkley keeping moving, preventing MBaku from controlling successfully.
MBaku won't allow Barkley to sweep him here.
MBaku wants to control from the top but Barkley keeps moving.
Barkley looking for a sweep. Not yet Barkley, not yet.
Barkley has MBaku pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Barkley enables MBaku to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Barkley manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T4#
Barkley keeping full guard, as MBaku tries to pass.
MBaku pushes down on Barkley's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
MBaku is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barkley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time MBaku.
Barkley is looking to control MBaku's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barkley avoid being mounted?
Barkley is looking for a sweep. MBaku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barkley trying to control from the bottom.
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 Madik MBaku will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Madik MBaku's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Barkley moves out of range of the strikes.
Barkley misses with a straight left.
MBaku misses with a straight right. #CL#
MBaku gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barkley.
A body shot lands from Barkley.
MBaku tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
MBaku is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barkley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
MBaku is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Madik MBaku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MBaku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barkley lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Barkley.
Barkley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barkley is trying to maintain a safe position but MBaku gets an underhook and turns Barkley into the cage.
MBaku jumps guard but Barkley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Barkley lands with a light punch inside.
Barkley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barkley taking a breather.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barkley working aggressively here. #T1#
Barkley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MBaku's elbow.
MBaku lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barkley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
MBaku jumps guard and drags Barkley to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Barkley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
MBaku wants to sweep here but Barkley controlling him for the moment.
Barkley stands up over MBaku, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
MBaku is looking for a triangle but Barkley pushes his legs off easily.
Barkley trying to control but MBaku is working from the bottom.
Barkley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barkley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barkley wants to control from the top but MBaku keeps moving.
Barkley connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MBaku has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Barkley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of MBaku's head.#ROC2#MBaku is rocked!
Barkley stands up over MBaku, holding on to his feet. Barkley throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! MBaku is out cold! Barkley lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ross Barkley!

Event: PANDA 29
Date: Oct 09, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chamba doesn't manage to clinch there - MBaku circles away.
Chamba on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
MBaku closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chamba is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
MBaku working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chamba keeps MBaku under control for a moment.
MBaku advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MBaku tries to control but Chamba wriggling away.
Chamba keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T1#
Chamba is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chamba wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
MBaku slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Chamba tries to break free. #SUB2#
MBaku patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Chamba is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Good control from MBaku.
Chamba trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
MBaku looking for the choke from the back.
Chamba trying to control the hands but MBaku won't let him. #SUB2#
MBaku looking to break Chamba's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Chamba remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise MBaku will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
I really don't envy Chamba right now. #SUB2#
Chamba preventing the rear naked choke attempt from MBaku. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
MBaku is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Chamba defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Chamba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for MBaku on the ground.#SUB2#
MBaku tightening his grip on Chamba, looking for the choke.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
MBaku has the hooks in. Chamba is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
MBaku working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Chamba trying to control the action but MBaku just sinks the hooks in.
Chamba has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Chamba wants to escape the position.
MBaku struggling to keep hold of the position. #T3##SUB2#
MBaku is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB2#
MBaku is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Chamba defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
MBaku is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Chamba can't escape the position. #SUB2#
MBaku is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Chamba knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Chamba for a finish.
MBaku is not going to allow Chamba to sit and survive in this position.
MBaku keeps control of the position as Chamba tries to break free. #T4##SUB2#
MBaku working for a choke but Chamba is defending well.
Chamba tries to roll but MBaku sticks to his back. #SUB2#
MBaku working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Chamba is doing well to defend. MBaku seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Chamba is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Madik MBaku!
Madik MBaku bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: PANDA 21
Date: Sep 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MBaku throws a hook but The Leviathan blocks it.#TD#
MBaku shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in The Leviathan's guard.
MBaku stopping the sweep attempt from The Leviathan.
MBaku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Leviathan keeping moving, preventing MBaku from controlling successfully. #SUB#
MBaku drops back looking for a leg! The Leviathan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and The Leviathan manages to kick MBaku off! MBaku jumps back into The Leviathan's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
MBaku drops back, looking for a kneebar! The Leviathan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. The Leviathan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from The Leviathan! #REVB##T1#
The Leviathan is trying to ground and pound but MBaku uses the momentary lack of control by The Leviathan to regain half guard. #SUB#
MBaku looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The Leviathan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
MBaku is looking to get back to full guard here but The Leviathan has managed to pass to side control instead.
MBaku prevents The Leviathan from improving position.
MBaku controls the position for a moment.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The Leviathan working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sloppy strikes there by The Leviathan.
MBaku is looking to regain half guard here but The Leviathan keeps moving and retains side control.
MBaku is working hard here to advance position.
The Leviathan working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from The Leviathan crashes against the mat.
The Leviathan trying to control the position but MBaku is working away.
MBaku manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
MBaku works his way to full guard. Good work.
The Leviathan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The Leviathan won't allow MBaku to sweep him here.
The Leviathan with a nice head shot there.
MBaku working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Leviathan.
The Leviathan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Leviathan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
MBaku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The Leviathan throws a big right hand that misses.
The Leviathan postures up in MBaku's guard and throws a big left but MBaku blocks it. #SU2#
The Leviathan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A jab lands there for MBaku.
MBaku jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Despite the aggression on The Leviathan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
Donk. MBaku catches The Leviathan right on the button with a cross.
The Leviathan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Leviathan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Leviathan wants it to stay on the feet.
MBaku looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The Leviathan throws a right hand that MBaku ducks under and follows up with a left that MBaku also avoids with ease.
MBaku shoots for a takedown but The Leviathan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The Leviathan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
MBaku feints and as The Leviathan raises his hands in defense, MBaku changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The Leviathan is wriggling around but MBaku manages to pass to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REVB##SUB#
MBaku is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rex The Leviathan will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
The Leviathan misses with a low kick.
The Leviathan misses with a body shot.
MBaku throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck The Leviathan on the side of the head.
The Leviathan with a hook.
MBaku uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
MBaku darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
MBaku connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MBaku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No luck for MBaku with that takedown attempt. #T1#
MBaku looks to land a left hand but The Leviathan moved out of range nicely.
MBaku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Leviathan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
MBaku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Leviathan.
The Leviathan staying out of range there.
The Leviathan moves forwards but MBaku connects with a nice, crisp jab.
MBaku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Leviathan.
MBaku cracks The Leviathan with a right hand to the side of the head.
MBaku misses with a looping left.
MBaku lands with a nice body punch.
MBaku is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice jab there from MBaku. #T2#
Nice takedown defense from The Leviathan. No joy for MBaku on that attempt.
Despite the aggression on The Leviathan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A big right from The Leviathan misses.
MBaku throwing a counter right hand but The Leviathan manages to avoid it.
MBaku shoots in for a takedown but The Leviathan shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Madik MBaku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MBaku throws a right hand that misses
and The Leviathan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MBaku is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MBaku scores with a decent looking hook.
MBaku misses with a takedown attempt - The Leviathan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for MBaku. That snapped The Leviathan's head back.
The Leviathan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MBaku.#T3#
The Leviathan misses the jab.
The Leviathan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
MBaku shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Leviathan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
MBaku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Leviathan manages to avoid it.
MBaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MBaku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Leviathan throws a combination. MBaku tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
MBaku throws a right hand that misses
and The Leviathan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Leviathan looks to throw the jab but MBaku is out of range.
The Leviathan lunges in with a left hook that violently twists MBaku head around and knocks him out cold! The Leviathan hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rex The Leviathan!
An out of breath Rex The Leviathan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: JAG Jones-Garuda
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MBaku throws a combination that misses
and MBaku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Xe shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. MBaku is trying to defend but Xe finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
MBaku keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
MBaku moves into full guard.
MBaku is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xe is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
MBaku is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1#
Xe regains full guard. Nicely done.
MBaku missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
MBaku throws a big elbow that misses.
Xe trying to strike off his back.
Xe looking to hit a scissor sweep but MBaku is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Xe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
MBaku is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
MBaku regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Xe.
MBaku wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Xe is now in half guard.
Xe 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. #T3#
Xe drops an elbow to the side of MBaku's head.
Xe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
MBaku trying to control here. #SUB2#
MBaku actively working from the bottom here.
Xe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Xe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Xe slips a nice elbow through MBaku's hands, connecting with MBaku's forehead.#T4#
Xe throws a strike but MBaku avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
MBaku keeping full guard, as Xe tries to pass.
Xe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MBaku works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
MBaku not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Xe 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.
Xe is looking to work some ground and pound but MBaku has wrist control.
MBaku is trying to keep Xe in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MBaku is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Xe postures up and lands a big shot to MBaku's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Professor Xe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
MBaku lands the left hand.
MBaku fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Xe avoids it really well and circles away.
Xe blocks a jab.
Xe connects with a body shot.
MBaku throws the left hand but Xe avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Xe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MBaku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xe was well out of range. Poor timing from MBaku.
Xe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MBaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Xe.
Xe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MBaku.
Good standup being displayed there by Xe as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Xe shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. MBaku manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Xe lands a couple of digs.
MBaku working a defensive guard but Xe manages to pass into side control anyway. #T1#
MBaku is looking to regain half guard here but Xe keeps moving and retains side control.
MBaku felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Check out the look on Xe's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
MBaku tries to buck Xe off but Xe is having none of it.
Xe lands a few punches from side control.
MBaku is looking for a sweep.
Xe fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Xe works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Xe working the head with strikes. #ROC#MBaku is rocked!#T2#
Xe scores with punches from side control.
MBaku is still in real trouble! Can Xe finish him?
Xe is trying to move to mount but MBaku reverses beautifully and ends up in Xe's guard. #SUB#
Xe looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! MBaku has picked Xe up and slammed him! Xe can't keep hold of the triangle and MBaku manages to pass to side control!
MBaku seems to have recovered his senses.
Xe manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
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!
Xe working MBaku over with strikes.
MBaku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Xe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks MBaku with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
MBaku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Xe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
MBaku slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
MBaku tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MBaku utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Xe scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
MBaku working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Xe has passed into half guard!
Xe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MBaku can do to turn this around?#T4#
MBaku is looking to control Xe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MBaku avoid being mounted?
Xe drops an elbow to the side of MBaku's head.
Xe 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.
Xe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
MBaku on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
MBaku wants to control but Xe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
MBaku keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Professor Xe dominated that second round.
That's time! Xe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Xe. MBaku does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for MBaku, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
MBaku works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xe. MBaku does a little dance to reset his feet.
MBaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MBaku with a lazy takedown attempt
and Xe counters with a left to the body.
Xe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MBaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Xe.
Xe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MBaku as he avoids it easily.
MBaku shoots in looking for a takedown but Xe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing MBaku's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Xe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MBaku misses with a straight right.
Xe swings for the body but MBaku moves out of range.
Xe connects with the punch.
Xe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MBaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Xe.
MBaku misses with a hook.#T1#
Jab, jab by MBaku - just one landing.
Xe scores with a hook to the body. MBaku takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A punch lands to the side of Xe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
MBaku goes for a double leg but Xe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Xe continues to drive forward.
Professor Xe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Madik MBaku.
Xe scores with a nice head shot.
Xe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MBaku.
MBaku staying out of range there.#TD2#
MBaku throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Xe tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. MBaku is in Xe's guard.
MBaku preventing the sweep.
MBaku wants to pass the guard but Xe is keeping the position.
Xe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xe working some strikes from top position.
Xe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Xe won't allow MBaku to sweep him here.
Xe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Xe works over MBaku with some ground and pound from guard.
Xe passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Xe tries to move into full mount but can't pass MBaku's legs. #T3#
Xe lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
MBaku tries to bench press Xe off him but Xe keeps the position.
MBaku is trying to control Xe's posture but Xe avoids it.
Madik MBaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xe throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and MBaku works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Professor Xe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Xe seems to be working for a kimura but MBaku defends the submission attempt.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Xe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Xe.
Xe scores with a big shot! MBaku's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save MBaku! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Professor Xe!
Our winner, Professor Xe, 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: JAG Rivalry
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MBaku's corner calls for a 1-2. MBaku obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McStoner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McStoner swings for the body but MBaku moves out of range.
MBaku dips to his left and cracks McStoner with an uppercut!
MBaku fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Duke McStoner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McStoner misses with a hook.#TD2#
MBaku shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McStoner is trying to defend but MBaku finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McStoner tries to get to full guard but MBaku has control of the leg.
We've been hearing good reports from McStoner's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
MBaku has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can McStoner defend it? MBaku steps over the head and cranks it - McStoner is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for MBaku!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Madik MBaku!
Madik MBaku was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: JAG Plus
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1#
MBaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
MBaku lands a nice shot that snaps Steel's head back. #CUT#
It looks like Jack Steel has been cut.
MBaku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
MBaku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MBaku throwing a counter right hand but Steel manages to avoid it.
MBaku rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steel defending well as MBaku loads up on a big left hand.
MBaku rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steel lands a nice shot to the body.
Steel throws a sloppy body shot
and MBaku counters with a stiff right hand.
Steel lands with an uppercut that bounces MBaku off the cage and back into range.
Steel throws a big shot that misses.
Jab from MBaku.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MBaku lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
MBaku throws a hook but Steel blocks it.
It seemed like Steel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MBaku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steel.
Steel moves out of range as MBaku strikes.
MBaku moves forwards but Steel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Steel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MBaku.
MBaku throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Steel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Steel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MBaku.
Madik MBaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel misses with a looping right.
Steel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck MBaku on the side of the head.
MBaku jabs at Steel's body.
A left lands for Steel.
Jack Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for MBaku. That snapped Steel's head back. #CUT#
That has opened up Jack Steel's cut even more.
Steel has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
MBaku closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Steel! MBaku dives in looking to finish! Steel is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Madik MBaku!
Madik MBaku bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: JAG Exodus
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
Valen tries to clinch but MBaku moves out of range.
MBaku was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
MBaku jabs at Valen's body.
MBaku moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
MBaku works Valen's body with a nice hook.
Valen misses with a jab, cross combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for MBaku.
Valen misses with a hook #KD#
and MBaku counters with a beautiful punch that sends Valen to the canvas! #ROC#
Valen is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Kal Valen has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MBaku postures up in Valen's guard and throws a big left but Valen blocks it.
Valen is still in real trouble! Can MBaku finish him?
Valen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Valen seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
MBaku is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
MBaku throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
MBaku working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
MBaku stays in close to Valen's body and controls the position. #SUB#
MBaku drops back looking for a leg! Valen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valen manages to kick MBaku off! MBaku jumps back into Valen's guard.
MBaku loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
MBaku 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.#T1#
MBaku prevents Valen from getting back to his feet.
Valen can't keep his opponent in guard - MBaku advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Valen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MBaku. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
MBaku looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
MBaku seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Valen is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Madik MBaku!
After the fight, Madik MBaku 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: JAG - Pandemic
Date: Mar 21, 2020

#R1#
MBaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steel.
MBaku slips a jab from Steel.
MBaku throws a sloppy body shot
and Steel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Steel misses.
A big left from Steel misses.
MBaku half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Steel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between MBaku's hands.
We've been informed that Steel 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.
Steel throws a lazy right hand but MBaku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MBaku changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Steel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MBaku circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Nice body punch from Steel.
The fighters circling - Steel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MBaku half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Steel digs a good body shot into MBaku's ribs.
Jack Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MBaku clobbers Steel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#
It looks like Jack Steel has been cut.
MBaku looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steel thows a left - swing and a miss!
MBaku feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Steel as MBaku shoots in.
It seemed like Steel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
MBaku takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
MBaku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Steel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Steel lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel throws a body shot but no joy.
MBaku tries to counter with a takedown but Steel is quick to defend against it.
Steel throws out a loose jab but MBaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
MBaku attempts a counter takedown but Steel avoids it well and moves away.
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MBaku.
MBaku appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
MBaku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MBaku fails with the takedown.
A nice side step and Steel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Steel throws a hook to the side of MBaku's head but MBaku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MBaku half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MBaku moves away.
MBaku appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Good shot there by Steel.
Steel throws a nice looking combination but MBaku bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jack Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MBaku slips under a jab from Steel.
Steel looks to land a left hand but MBaku moved out of range nicely.
MBaku jabs at Steel's body.#KD#
MBaku bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Steel! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel trying to keep a closed guard but MBaku is proving a slippery customer.
MBaku is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Steel keeping full guard, as MBaku tries to pass.
Steel trying to keep a closed guard but MBaku is proving a slippery customer.
Steel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as MBaku controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Steel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Steel's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Steel misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - MBaku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MBaku fails with the takedown
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
Steel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MBaku.
Steel misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and MBaku counters with a nice double leg into side control. Steel won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel is looking to regain half guard here but MBaku keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
MBaku trying to control the position but Steel is working away.
You can see the frustration on Steel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MBaku is staying tight to Steel's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Steel holds on to MBaku's head and controls the position momentarily.
Steel is trying to improve his position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Steel struggling a bit here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Steel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MBaku. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Steel wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Steel is not content to let MBaku control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Steel misses with an uppercut. MBaku saw that one coming.
MBaku appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Steel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
MBaku half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
A right-left combo lands from Steel.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MBaku moves away.
MBaku feinted with a counter takedown.
Steel loads up on a big right hand but MBaku slips the punch.
MBaku appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Steel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steel throws a jab when MBaku was well out of range.
Steel throws a right and a left that MBaku avoids nicely. #T4#
Steel ducks right into an uppercut from MBaku. #CUT#
That has opened up Jack Steel's cut even more.
Steel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
MBaku half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MBaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
MBaku tries to counter with a takedown but Steel is quick to defend against it.
Steel scores with the left hand. MBaku knows he should have avoided that one.
Steel throws a body punch but MBaku moves out of range.
MBaku misses with a jab to the body
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MBaku moves out of range of the strikes.
MBaku attempts a counter takedown but Steel avoids it well and moves away.
MBaku slips a straight right by Steel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Steel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Steel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A big right from MBaku misses.
MBaku is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MBaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Steel swings for the body but MBaku moves out of range.
MBaku tries to counter with a takedown but Steel is quick to defend against it.
The fighters circling - Steel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel scores with a three punch combo!
Steel throws a hook but MBaku avoids it easily.
MBaku misses with a lunging right hand
and Steel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Steel misses with a body shot.
MBaku drops down looking for a counter takedown but Steel sprawls and moves away.
Steel misses with an uppercut. MBaku saw that one coming.
MBaku changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
MBaku takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab, jab by MBaku - just one landing.
MBaku tries to clinch up but Steel circles away and keeps his distance.
MBaku slips a straight right by Steel.
MBaku changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
MBaku forces Steel back against the cage and clinches.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by MBaku. #T2#
MBaku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from MBaku.
Steel pushes MBaku back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
MBaku lands an uppercut.#CUT#
The cut above Jack Steel's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
MBaku lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steel blocks an uppercut.
Steel is trying to break free.#BC2#
Steel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Madik MBaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel throws a looping overhand right but MBaku ducks down to avoid it.
Steel moves away from the strike by MBaku.
Steel misses with a combination #TD#
and MBaku counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by MBaku. #ROC#
Steel is rocked!#T3##SUB#
MBaku drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MBaku jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
MBaku is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Steel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MBaku preventing the sweep.
MBaku slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
MBaku tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Steel wants to get back to his feet but MBaku is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
MBaku wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Steel pulls MBaku in close to prevent any damage.
MBaku controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
MBaku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
MBaku thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

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 Madik MBaku.
I think Steel 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Steel!
Jack Steel decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: JAG Point vs Cole
Date: Feb 22, 2020

#R1#
MBaku thuds a left hand into Mulligan's body.
MBaku looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Mulligan drives through and clinches with MBaku against the cage.
MBaku stops a takedown attempt from Mulligan.
MBaku scores with a shot to the side of Mulligan's head. #BC2#
Mulligan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MBaku works the jab nicely.
MBaku drops Mulligan with a big left hand! Mulligan is injured, injured bad! MBaku jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Madik MBaku!
Madik MBaku seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: JAG Final Destination II
Date: Dec 28, 2019

#R1#
MBaku misses the shot to the body.
MBaku throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Blood counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for MBaku!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MBaku tries to buck Blood off but Blood is having none of it.
MBaku is not content to let Blood control the position.
Blood landing strikes.
Blood trying to control the position but MBaku is working away.
MBaku tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Blood tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MBaku managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Blood.
MBaku tries to bench press Blood off him but Blood keeps the position.
Blood fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T1#
Blood lands some shots froms side control.
MBaku tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blood wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
MBaku is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Blood trying to control the action but MBaku is working from the bottom.
Blood tries to score with some ground and pound. MBaku controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Blood working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MBaku is not content to let Blood control the position.
MBaku struggling a bit here.
MBaku told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
MBaku regains half guard.
Blood is thwarting MBaku's attempts to control the position.
MBaku is staying active underneath Blood, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Blood is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
MBaku is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blood pulls his head out easily.
Blood is looking to take a break and control but MBaku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blood wants to pass to mount but MBaku is defending the position.
Blood wants to lay and pray for a moment but MBaku keeps working.
MBaku wants to control but Blood is keeping busy.
MBaku wants to get back to full guard.
MBaku is in trouble now - Blood has advanced to mount!
MBaku bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
MBaku must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Blood looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Blood wants to sweep here but MBaku controlling him for the moment.
MBaku trying to control the position from guard on top but Blood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Blood has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MBaku can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blood trying to keep a closed guard but MBaku is proving a slippery customer.
MBaku pushing down on Blood's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Blood wants to get back to full guard but MBaku has passed into side control.
Blood is being controlled here.
Blood tries to buck MBaku off but MBaku is having none of it.#T4#
MBaku 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.
Blood is trying to control MBaku's posture but MBaku avoids it.
Blood is trying to improve his position.
Blood gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Blood won't allow MBaku to pass to mount.
Blood trying to control but MBaku postures up.
MBaku is keen to just control but Blood is a slippery customer.
MBaku prevents Blood from improving his position.#SUB2#
MBaku wants to work for an arm triangle but Blood is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blood is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of MBaku's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take MBaku's back!
You can see the frustration on MBaku's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Blood dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Blood fails with the takedown.
MBaku looks to land a combination but Blood avoids it well.
Blood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MBaku can do to turn this around?
MBaku throws a big shot that misses.
MBaku misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MBaku manages to avoid it.
MBaku throws a series of punches but Blood avoids them all with ease.
Blood misses with a takedown attempt - MBaku sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
MBaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MBaku moves away.#CL#
Blood darts in and clinches MBaku up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MBaku'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.#TD#
Blood manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
MBaku trying to control the position from guard on top but Blood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Blood is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MBaku is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
MBaku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blood is trying to keep MBaku in close.
MBaku wants to control from the top but Blood keeps moving.
Blood bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MBaku's guard. #REVR#
Blood preventing the sweep.
Blood postures up in MBaku's guard and throws a big left but MBaku blocks it. #SUB2#
MBaku is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
MBaku looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blood chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Blood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MBaku is keeping the position for now.
Blood works a leg free and moves into half guard.
MBaku tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Blood has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Blood landing strikes from the mount and MBaku is in trouble!
Blood cracks MBaku with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
MBaku can't escape the position.
Blood cracks MBaku with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blood wants to take MBaku's back but he can't do it this time.
Blood with good strikes from the mount here!
Blood connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #ROC#
MBaku is rocked!
Blood punishing his opponent with strikes.
MBaku is still in real trouble! Can Blood finish him?#T3#
MBaku is in all sorts of trouble here.
Blood working MBaku over with strikes here.
Blood connects with a bit shot that sees MBaku covering up! More strikes from Blood and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Blood is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Blood!
Our winner, Jack Blood, 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: JAG I
Date: Nov 09, 2019

#R1#
MBaku fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Xe swings for the body but MBaku moves out of range.
MBaku was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
MBaku shoots in for a takedown but Xe shows good takedown defense.
The fighters circling - MBaku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MBaku lands a right hook to the body.
Professor Xe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xe cracks MBaku with an open hand slap.
Xe swings widly with a right hand
and MBaku counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MBaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MBaku gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Xe.
Xe tests MBaku's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Xe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MBaku makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
MBaku lands a body shot.
MBaku is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Xe rather than just go for the knockout.
Xe misses with a looping right.
MBaku looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Xe throws an overhand right that lands on MBaku's shoulder, as MBaku tries to avoid the shot.
MBaku swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Xe misses the target.
Xe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#
It looks like Professor Xe has been cut.
A left lands for Xe.
A big right from Xe misses.
Xe misses with a looping left.
Xe lands a jab to MBaku's midsection.
MBaku shoots in but Xe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Professor Xe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Madik MBaku.#T2#
MBaku looks to land a left hand but Xe moved out of range nicely.
MBaku takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Xe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MBaku blocks a jab.
MBaku looks like he wants to counter punch here.
MBaku blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MBaku stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
MBaku throws a lazy uppercut
and Xe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Xe swings for the body but MBaku moves out of range. #TD2#
MBaku shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Xe is trying to defend but MBaku finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
MBaku tries to pass to full mount but Xe defends it. #T3#
MBaku thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Xe trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
MBaku is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Xe defends it well. #SUB2#
Xe is defending against the submission attempts here by MBaku.
Xe is trying to get back to full guard.
Xe keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Xe wants to improve his position but MBaku is controlling well. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Xe is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Xe is staying active underneath MBaku, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
MBaku is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Xe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time MBaku.
MBaku passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Xe!
MBaku throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Madik MBaku will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Professor Xe'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#
Xe misses with an uppercut. MBaku saw that one coming.
MBaku lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
No joy there for MBaku, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Xe swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
MBaku throws a hook to the side of Xe's head but Xe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Xe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
MBaku tries to clinch but Xe is having none of it.
MBaku slips a jab from Xe.
MBaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MBaku slips a jab from Xe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MBaku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xe manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by MBaku.
A jab from MBaku misses.
Xe connects with a body shot that sends MBaku's belly button to the back.#T1#
Good shot there by Xe.
MBaku takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Xe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Xe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MBaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Xe.
MBaku has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
MBaku closes this distance looking for a takedown but Xe circles away.
Xe misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from MBaku on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Professor Xe is winning the standup battle so far.
MBaku throws an off balance right hand
and Xe counters with a stiff right hand.
Xe misses with a hook to the body
and MBaku counters with a stiff right hand.
Xe throws a shot to the body.
Xe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Xe throws a shot from downtown. MBaku moves away and avoids it.
Xe scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MBaku walks into a jab.
Xe scores with a jab to the body.
Xe throws a lazy right hand but MBaku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MBaku looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Xe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Xe looks to throw the jab but MBaku is out of range.
MBaku swings widly with a right hand
and Xe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MBaku takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Xe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MBaku can do to turn this around?
Xe lands a nice shot to the body.
MBaku fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Xe connects with a nice looking jab.
Xe throws out a powerful jab.
Xe misses the shot to the body.
MBaku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xe was well out of range. Poor timing from MBaku.
MBaku fails with a takedown attempt.
Professor Xe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Madik MBaku.
MBaku avoids the body shot from Xe.
MBaku misses with a looping left.#T4#
MBaku's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Xe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! MBaku scrambles back to his feet.
MBaku misses with a takedown attempt - Xe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Xe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Xe lands the left hand.
MBaku walks into a stiff left hand from Xe.
Xe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MBaku manages to avoid it.
MBaku has his takedown stuffed
and Xe counters with a right hand to the body.
MBaku is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MBaku avoids the body shot from Xe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Professor Xe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Professor Xe's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Xe throws a hook to the side of MBaku's head but MBaku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xe slips a jab from MBaku.
MBaku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Xe misses the target.
Xe cracks MBaku with a right hand to the side of the head.
MBaku pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MBaku throws out a loose jab but Xe uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
MBaku drives through with a takedown into guard.
MBaku wants to control from the top but Xe keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Xe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
MBaku trying to control but Xe is working from the bottom. #T1#
Xe wants to sweep here but MBaku controlling him for the moment.
Xe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Xe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
MBaku scoring with some ground and pound.
MBaku not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
MBaku wants to control from the top but Xe keeps moving. #SUB#
Xe looking for a guillotine here but MBaku defends easily. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
MBaku is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Xe trying to control the position.
MBaku looking to pass the guard.
Xe looking for a sweep. Not yet Xe, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Xe is on top in guard. #REVR#
Xe won't allow MBaku to sweep him here.
MBaku can't keep his opponent in guard - Xe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
MBaku is looking to improve his position.
Xe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Xe prevents MBaku from improving his position.
MBaku is staying active underneath Xe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MBaku flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Xe is looking to take a break and control but MBaku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Madik MBaku has got the better of the ground game so far.
Xe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are battling for position here. MBaku manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xe pushes down on MBaku's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Well, if Xe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB#
Xe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. MBaku doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Xe.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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. Xe connects with a nice short shot to MBaku's temple.

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 Professor Xe.
I think Xe 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: JBL Reloaded
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Aorigele moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
MBaku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MBaku lands an overhand right.
MBaku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that MBaku 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.
MBaku fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aorigele avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Aorigele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MBaku tries to clinch up.
MBaku darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aorigele darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#
It looks like Madik MBaku has been cut.
MBaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aorigele.
Nice takedown defense from Aorigele. No joy for MBaku on that attempt.
Aorigele seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
MBaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aorigele.
A jab from MBaku finds it's way through Aorigele's defenses.
Madik MBaku 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!
Aorigele takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Aorigele on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
MBaku defending well as Aorigele loads up on a big left hand.
MBaku paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
MBaku misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
MBaku showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aorigele.
MBaku defending well as Aorigele loads up on a big left hand.
MBaku misses the shot to the body.
MBaku lands with a right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Aorigele. Those never looked like landing.
Aorigele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aorigele throws a jab but it's blocked by MBaku.
A countering left hand to the body from MBaku misses.
MBaku on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
MBaku lands with a good body shot.
Aorigele misses with a right hand
and MBaku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MBaku cracks Aorigele with an open hand slap.
MBaku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MBaku misses with an uppercut. Aorigele saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MBaku fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MBaku shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aorigele as he jumps to the side. #T2#
MBaku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MBaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from MBaku misses.
Aorigele rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MBaku counters with a lovely shot to the body.
MBaku lands with an overhand left.
MBaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aorigele moves away.
MBaku scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aorigele throws a big shot that misses.
Aorigele is on the wrong end of a nice combination from MBaku.
Aorigele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MBaku.
Good shot there by MBaku.
We've been told by Aorigele's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
MBaku misses with the combination.
Aorigele throws a hook but MBaku avoids it easily.#T3#
MBaku lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
MBaku's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aorigele under the eye.
Aorigele takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
MBaku gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aorigele fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Aorigele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MBaku changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aorigele tries to avoid it but MBaku manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aorigele to the ground. Aorigele escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Panda Aorigele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Madik MBaku.
MBaku throws a leg kick but Aorigele checks it.
Aorigele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MBaku.
Donk. MBaku catches Aorigele right on the button with a cross.
A left and a right from Aorigele both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MBaku cracks a nice hook into Aorigele's ribs.
Aorigele throws a hook but MBaku blocks it.
MBaku slips under a jab from Aorigele.
MBaku wants to counter with a clinch but Aorigele pushes him away.
MBaku will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
MBaku misses with a few strikes there. #T4#
MBaku moves out of range of the strikes.
Aorigele is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Aorigele drops his hands momentarily and MBaku takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
MBaku lands a nice shot to the body.
MBaku throws a lazy right hand but Aorigele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MBaku lands a slapping body shot.
Aorigele throws a right hand that misses
and MBaku counters with a stiff right hand.
MBaku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aorigele.
Aorigele throws a right and a left that both miss.
MBaku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MBaku lands a nice shot that snaps Aorigele's head back.
MBaku swings for the body but Aorigele moves out of range.
Panda Aorigele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
MBaku shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Aorigele is trying to defend but MBaku finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aorigele is trying to stand up here but MBaku is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Madik MBaku dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Madik MBaku's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
MBaku lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aorigele at a distance.
MBaku lands with a nice combination. Aorigele backs away looking to recover.
MBaku stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Aorigele takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Aorigele tries to bum rush MBaku with a series of wild strikes but MBaku uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aorigele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MBaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MBaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aorigele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MBaku lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
MBaku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MBaku fails to land with a series of punches.
MBaku misses the shot to the body.
Aorigele throws a hook but MBaku avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from MBaku is defended easily by Aorigele.
Aorigele throws a jab when MBaku was well out of range.#T1#
MBaku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aorigele was well out of range. Poor timing from MBaku.
MBaku bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
MBaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aorigele.
MBaku misses with a takedown attempt
and Aorigele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aorigele looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Aorigele missing with a left hand there. MBaku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MBaku looks like he wants to counter punch here.
MBaku misses with a wild combination.
MBaku stalks Aorigele and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Aorigele's face. Aorigele staggers backwards, shaken.
MBaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MBaku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aorigele.
MBaku misses with a takedown attempt - Aorigele sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Panda Aorigele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Madik MBaku.
Aorigele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MBaku.
Aorigele misses with a left hand
and MBaku counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
MBaku swings for the body but Aorigele moves out of range.
MBaku looks to land a combination but Aorigele avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aorigele leaves MBaku with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
MBaku connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
MBaku throws a lazy right hand but Aorigele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MBaku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Aorigele misses the target.
MBaku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aorigele manages to avoid it.
MBaku takes a swing at Aorigele's ribcage but misses.
Madik MBaku seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
MBaku closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Aorigele did well to prevent MBaku getting side control.#ES#
Aorigele manages to escape and get back to his feet! #KD#
Aorigele drops MBaku with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but MBaku looks back up at him and smiles so Aorigele waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
MBaku is rocked!
Aorigele has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aorigele there as he acknowledges the shot.
MBaku swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aorigele.
MBaku thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3##CL2#
MBaku closes the distance and clinches.
MBaku scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aorigele blocks a body shot from MBaku.
Aorigele gets through MBaku's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aorigele misses with a hook from the clinch.
MBaku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Aorigele breaks the clinch.
MBaku works Aorigele's body with a nice hook.
Jab from MBaku.
MBaku misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aorigele will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
MBaku gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Aorigele counters with a stiff right hand.
MBaku staying out of range there.#T4#
MBaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aorigele.
MBaku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aorigele throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aorigele blocks a jab.
MBaku is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aorigele looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
MBaku bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Aorigele is looking to work his way out of this bad position but MBaku is controlling him well.
MBaku wants to control but Aorigele is keeping him busy.
MBaku working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Aorigele is trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aorigele is not content to let MBaku control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Madik MBaku will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Madik MBaku's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Aorigele closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
MBaku closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aorigele circles away.
Aorigele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - MBaku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aorigele throwing a counter right hand but MBaku manages to avoid it.
MBaku scores with a jab to the body.
MBaku slips under a jab.
MBaku throws a sloppy body shot
and Aorigele counters with a nice body shot.
Aorigele defending well as MBaku loads up on a big left hand.
Aorigele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aorigele misses with a straight right.
MBaku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aorigele.#CL2#
MBaku clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
MBaku pulls guard effortlessly.
MBaku has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aorigele tries to stand but MBaku is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
MBaku looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aorigele is one step ahead there.
Aorigele wanted to stand there but MBaku had control of the position. #SU#
Aorigele decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
MBaku avoids a punch combination nicely. #KD#
Aorigele feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends MBaku sprawling to the canvas! MBaku rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Aorigele finish him?!
MBaku is still on wobbly legs! Can Aorigele finish him?
Aorigele walks into a jab.
A punch combination from Aorigele misses.
MBaku seems to have recovered his senses.
MBaku avoids the body shot from Aorigele.
Panda Aorigele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aorigele looks to land a right hand but MBaku moved out of range.
MBaku shoots for a takedown but Aorigele saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
MBaku ducks under a wild hook from Aorigele.
MBaku lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
MBaku wants to clinch up but Aorigele keeps it at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Aorigele there.
MBaku misses the body punch
letting Aorigele counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Aorigele.#TD2#
MBaku shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Aorigele is trying to defend but MBaku finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Aorigele pushes MBaku off looking to stand but MBaku dives back in and keeps control.
MBaku thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #ES#
Aorigele pushes MBaku off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Aorigele takes a jab right on the kisser.
Aorigele misses the jab.
Aorigele throws an overhand right that lands on MBaku's shoulder, as MBaku tries to avoid the shot.
Aorigele swings for the body but MBaku moves out of range. #CL2#
MBaku clinches.
Aorigele lands an uppercut.
Aorigele working aggressively here. #BC#
Aorigele breaks from the clinch.
Madik MBaku is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aorigele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aorigele lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
MBaku uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
MBaku moves into range and clinches up with Aorigele.
MBaku is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aorigele pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Panda Aorigele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Madik MBaku.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aorigele.
Aorigele lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MBaku. #T4##BC#
Aorigele manages to break the clinch.
MBaku fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
MBaku rushes Aorigele and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Aorigele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MBaku just misses with a punch to the body.
MBaku slips a jab from Aorigele.
Aorigele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aorigele misses with a lunging right hand
enabling MBaku to counter with a crisp jab.
Aorigele misses with a looping left.
MBaku throws a looping overhand right but Aorigele ducks down to avoid it.
MBaku scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aorigele doesn't seem bothered though.
MBaku throws a body punch but Aorigele moves out of range.
Nice jab there from MBaku.

And that's the end of the fight!
Panda Aorigele showed his dominance in that final round.
I think MBaku 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Madik MBaku!
Madik MBaku made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: JBL Contenders
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
MBaku thuds his right hand into Pinochet's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pinochet is looking to clinch.
MBaku lands a body shot. #CL2#
Pinochet has taken the fight to the clinch.
MBaku working aggressively here.
Pinochet fails to pull guard.
Pinochet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pinochet fails to pull the fight into his guard.
MBaku definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
MBaku has a couple of punches blocked by Pinochet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pinochet 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.
Pinochet fails to pull guard.
Madik MBaku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augusto Pinochet.
MBaku throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The referee is keeping an eye on MBaku - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
MBaku lands with a light punch inside. #CUT#
It looks like Augusto Pinochet has been cut.
MBaku is leaning against Pinochet and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
MBaku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pinochet is trying to pull guard but MBaku has him pressed against the cage.
MBaku lands a left hand.
MBaku lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pinochet backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinochet jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as MBaku walks away with a smile on his face. Pinochet gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pinochet tries to clinch there but MBaku circles away. #T1#
MBaku cracks Pinochet with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Augusto Pinochet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pinochet takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
MBaku bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pinochet's head backwards.
Pinochet tries to clinch
and MBaku counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pinochet thinking.
MBaku scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pinochet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
MBaku with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Danga de danga de dang - MBaku scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinochet tries to clinch there but MBaku circles away. #TD#
MBaku feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
MBaku trying to control but Pinochet is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pinochet is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MBaku is aware though and is defending well.
MBaku's corner is telling him to maintain position.
MBaku wants to pass the guard but Pinochet is keeping the position.
MBaku trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
MBaku 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.#SUB2#
Pinochet looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
MBaku looking to pass the guard.
MBaku in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
MBaku throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pinochet works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
MBaku postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Pinochet throws his legs up looking for a submission but MBaku uses it to pass to side control.
Pinochet is letting MBaku control him for a moment.
Pinochet defending against the ground and pound.
Pinochet is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on MBaku's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Pinochet looking for submissions off his back.
MBaku sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pinochet defending well though.
Pinochet is trying to get back to full guard.
MBaku seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pinochet does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Pinochet keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
MBaku working Pinochet over with strikes. #SUB2#
Pinochet looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pinochet is looking for a sweep. MBaku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MBaku not landing any meaningful shots this time.
MBaku is trying to control the action in half guard but Pinochet is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
MBaku throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
MBaku throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
MBaku missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
MBaku thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pinochet's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
MBaku wants to work for an arm triangle but Pinochet is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
MBaku throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Pinochet looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
MBaku throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
MBaku sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pinochet defending well though. #T4#
Pinochet trying to hold on to MBaku's head to control him but MBaku postures up. #SUB2#
Pinochet looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
MBaku trying to pass the guard but Pinochet defending well. #SUB2#
Pinochet actively working from the bottom here.
MBaku throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
MBaku is looking to take a break and control but Pinochet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MBaku is really struggling to control Pinochet but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pinochet blocking the ground and pound attempt from MBaku.
MBaku throwing shots but Pinochet is blocking nicely.
MBaku trying to control the action but Pinochet is working from the bottom.
MBaku is looking to advance position but Pinochet won't allow it.
MBaku not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
MBaku is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Madik MBaku dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Augusto Pinochet'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#
MBaku misses with a wild combination. #TD#
MBaku darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pinochet wants to get back to full guard.
MBaku is trying to control. Pinochet wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pinochet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pinochet has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, MBaku escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by MBaku!
Pinochet gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
MBaku frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Pinochet is looking to improve his position but MBaku isn't that keen on the idea.
MBaku dominating with strikes here.
Pinochet regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
MBaku is looking to take a break and control but Pinochet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MBaku missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
MBaku trying to control the pace.
MBaku thows a huge punch but Pinochet dodges it nicely.
MBaku controlling the pace.
MBaku sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pinochet defending well though.
MBaku is looking to take a break and control but Pinochet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
MBaku not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinochet is in trouble now - MBaku has advanced to mount!
Pinochet can't escape the position.
MBaku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pinochet can do to turn this around?
Pinochet gets back to half guard.
MBaku is keen to just control but Pinochet is a slippery customer.
Pinochet regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Pinochet is looking for a triangle but MBaku pushes his legs off easily.
MBaku loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
MBaku trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinochet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MBaku passes Pinochet's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pinochet wants to improve his position but MBaku is controlling well.
MBaku uses his free foot to push down on Pinochet's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pinochet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinochet wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by MBaku. #T3#
Pinochet is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
MBaku jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pinochet manages to avoid the submission attempt.
MBaku is looking to take a break and control but Pinochet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pinochet tries to bench press MBaku off him but MBaku keeps the position.
MBaku working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Pinochet defending against the ground and pound.
MBaku working the ground and pound but Pinochet is defending the strikes.
Pinochet sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
MBaku is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pinochet has managed to free his arm - good work.
MBaku seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #CUT#
The cut above Augusto Pinochet's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T4##SUB#
MBaku is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
MBaku seems to be working for a kimura but Pinochet defends the submission attempt.
Pinochet has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MBaku is working away from the top position though.
MBaku content to control rather than advance.
Pinochet is staying active underneath MBaku, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pinochet tries to roll over but MBaku keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Pinochet is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MBaku pulls his head out easily.
Pinochet is staying active underneath MBaku, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
MBaku is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pinochet defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Madik MBaku dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Augusto Pinochet's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pinochet takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
MBaku jabs Pinochet to the body, keeping him at a distance.
MBaku keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
MBaku scores with a hook.
A lazy left from MBaku finds it's target.
Augusto Pinochet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
MBaku clinches up with Pinochet and pushes him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from MBaku.
MBaku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pinochet's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT#
Augusto Pinochet's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
MBaku lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pinochet backwards.
MBaku lands a right hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Madik MBaku!
Madik MBaku really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: JBL Summer Impact
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1##TD#
MBaku drives through with a takedown into guard.
Phil keeping moving, preventing MBaku from controlling successfully.
MBaku throwing strikes but missing.
MBaku postures up in Phil's guard and throws a big left but Phil blocks it.
Phil is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Phil utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MBaku wants to control from the top but Phil keeps moving.
MBaku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phil is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MBaku working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
MBaku trying to control the position from guard on top but Phil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MBaku is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Phil is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1##SUB2#
Phil has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MBaku can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Phil trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MBaku works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
MBaku is trying to work for a kimura but Phil is defending well. #SUB2#
Phil looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Phil is trying to maintain the position but MBaku is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
MBaku landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Phil wants to control but MBaku is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Phil is refusing to be controlled, as MBaku sits in half guard.
MBaku not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Phil is staying active underneath MBaku, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Phil is trying to maintain the position but MBaku is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
MBaku is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Phil has managed to free his arm - good work.
MBaku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phil keeps working.
MBaku definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Phil has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MBaku is working away from the top position though.#T3#
MBaku wants to take a breather but Phil is having none of it. #SUB#
Phil is defending against the submission attempts here by MBaku.
MBaku trying to control from half guard but Phil is working away. #SUB#
MBaku is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Phil has managed to free his arm - good work.
Phil wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
MBaku wants to work for an arm triangle but Phil is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
MBaku is keen to just control but Phil is a slippery customer.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#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.#TD#
MBaku drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
MBaku trying to control the action but Phil is working from the bottom.
Phil tries to improve position but can't.
Phil manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Phil looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Phil tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phil keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
MBaku has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Phil defend it? MBaku steps over the head and cranks it - Phil is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for MBaku!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Madik MBaku!
Madik MBaku very nearly forgot to thank Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: JBL Festivus Maximus
Date: Jul 20, 2019

#R1#
MBaku fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McStoner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McStoner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
MBaku walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McStoner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McStoner scores with a three punch combo!
McStoner looks to score with a jab to the body but MBaku is just out of range.
McStoner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MBaku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McStoner.
McStoner throws a series of strikes that have MBaku backpedaling.
McStoner loads up on a big right hand but MBaku slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McStoner throws an off balance right hand
and MBaku makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McStoner misses with a hook
and MBaku counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
MBaku moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
MBaku takes a swing at McStoner's ribcage but misses.
We've been informed that McStoner 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.
McStoner sizes up MBaku with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McStoner misses with a telegraphed body shot
and MBaku counters with a lovely shot to the body.
MBaku slips a jab from McStoner.
McStoner staying out of range there.
MBaku is looking to wear down McStoner with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McStoner lands with an uppercut that bounces MBaku off the cage and back into range.
McStoner 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.
McStoner lands with a cross.
MBaku slips under a jab from McStoner.
MBaku with a jab.
MBaku takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McStoner stuns MBaku with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McStoner throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from MBaku misses the target.#T2#
MBaku throws a shot from downtown. McStoner moves away and avoids it.
McStoner is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McStoner scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McStoner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MBaku moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McStoner jabs MBaku right on the nose. MBaku blinks but takes it well.
McStoner just misses with a punch to the body.
MBaku takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McStoner misses with an uppercut
and MBaku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McStoner looks to land a combination but MBaku avoids it well.
Duke McStoner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McStoner lands with a right hand.
MBaku definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McStoner throws a right hand that misses
and MBaku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MBaku ducks under a wild hook from McStoner.
As McStoner looks to move away, MBaku throws a big counter combo but McStoner just gets out of the way.#T3#
McStoner misses with a wild body shot.
McStoner misses with a body shot
and MBaku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McStoner misses with a double jab
and MBaku makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
MBaku shoots in looking for a takedown. McStoner tries to sprawl out of it but MBaku keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McStoner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McStoner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MBaku moves away.
McStoner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MBaku was well out of range. Poor timing from McStoner.
A shot to the liver by McStoner. Beautiful body shot.
MBaku avoids the body shot from McStoner.
MBaku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McStoner.#T4#
MBaku takes one on the chin but seems OK.
MBaku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McStoner.
McStoner throws an overhand right that lands on MBaku's shoulder, as MBaku tries to avoid the shot.
MBaku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McStoner.
McStoner throws a lazy uppercut
and MBaku counters with a lovely shot to the body.
MBaku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McStoner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MBaku doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McStoner misses with a wild body shot.
MBaku was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big left from McStoner misses.
McStoner scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duke McStoner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
McStoner misses with a body shot.
McStoner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MBaku shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McStoner but McStoner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McStoner throws a one two combo.
McStoner scores with a body shot.
MBaku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McStoner.
MBaku defending well as McStoner loads up on a big left hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether MBaku might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStoner throws the left hand but MBaku avoids the punch easily.
MBaku was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McStoner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD#
MBaku drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The strikes coming from MBaku are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T1#
McStoner gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McStoner can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
MBaku is working for a submission of some sort.
MBaku is trying to control. McStoner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
MBaku trying to mount his opponent but McStoner defends it.
MBaku wants to control but McStoner is keeping him busy.
McStoner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from MBaku. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
MBaku sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McStoner defending well though. #SUB#
MBaku is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MBaku wants to control but McStoner is keeping him busy.
MBaku works his way into full mount!
McStoner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Poor strikes thrown by MBaku there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #T3#
MBaku can't control as he wanted to and McStoner manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
MBaku wants to lay and pray for a moment but McStoner keeps working.
MBaku missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
MBaku is looking for a kimura here.
MBaku trying to control from half guard but McStoner is working away.
MBaku with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
MBaku thows a huge punch but McStoner dodges it nicely. #SUB#
MBaku is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McStoner is just riding it out for now. MBaku eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
MBaku is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McStoner sees it coming and defends easily.
MBaku wants to take a breather but McStoner is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MBaku is stalling here. McStoner is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! MBaku seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and McStoner has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
MBaku wants to control but McStoner postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Duke McStoner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
MBaku will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McStoner misses with a combination
enabling MBaku to counter with a crisp jab.
MBaku dives in and grabs McStoner's left leg, looking for a takedown. McStoner pushes down on MBaku's head and hops out.
McStoner's corner calls for a 1-2. McStoner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McStoner lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as MBaku backs up against the cage.
McStoner scores with a jab to the body.
McStoner lands with a nice combination. MBaku backs away looking to recover.
McStoner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McStoner cracks MBaku with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McStoner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MBaku was well out of range. Poor timing from McStoner.
Duke McStoner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
MBaku throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McStoner's waist but McStoner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing MBaku off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Madik MBaku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MBaku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McStoner.
MBaku slips a jab from McStoner.
MBaku was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
MBaku looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McStoner throws a hook but MBaku blocks it.
MBaku throws a series of strikes that have McStoner backpedaling.
McStoner misses with a hook. MBaku ducked under it nicely.
McStoner swings widly with a right hand
and MBaku counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McStoner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McStoner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MBaku defending well as McStoner loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
McStoner throws a jab but it's blocked by MBaku.
A little feinted left hand from MBaku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McStoner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MBaku counters with a two punch combo.
MBaku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McStoner.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from McStoner misses.
MBaku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from McStoner misses.
McStoner dips to his left and cracks MBaku with an uppercut!
McStoner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MBaku.
McStoner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McStoner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
MBaku looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McStoner swings for the body but MBaku moves out of range. #T3##TD#
MBaku shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. MBaku showed some decent athleticism there.
MBaku trying to control from half guard but McStoner is working away.
MBaku is just content to waste time from the top position. McStoner takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Madik MBaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McStoner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as MBaku controls the pace.
MBaku passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McStoner managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by MBaku. #T4#
MBaku trying to control the action but McStoner is working from the bottom. #SUB#
MBaku wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McStoner, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
MBaku swings around for an armbar but McStoner sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into MBaku's guard.
Madik MBaku overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
McStoner got a little sloppy there for a moment and MBaku has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McStoner has managed to get both his arms back between MBaku's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
MBaku working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McStoner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McStoner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: JBL Summer Madness Legacy
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
MBaku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero.
Romero takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Romero doesn't manage to clinch there - MBaku circles away.
MBaku avoids the body shot from Romero.
Romero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Romero throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MBaku's waist but MBaku gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Romero off to one side.
Romero throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MBaku's waist but MBaku gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Romero off to one side.
It looked like MBaku was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Romero looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
MBaku looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MBaku wants to sweep here but Romero controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB#
MBaku is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Romero defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
MBaku is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Romero is aware though and is defending well.
Romero lands a couple of elbows.
MBaku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
My spies in MMA Academy inform me that Romero has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romero scoring with some ground and pound.
MBaku looking to hit a scissor sweep but Romero is one step ahead there. #SUB#
MBaku is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Romero defends well.#T2#
MBaku looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MBaku looking to control. #SUB#
MBaku working for a triangle but Romero defends it easily.
MBaku looking to control.
Romero scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Romero pushes down on MBaku's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Romero is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
MBaku is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Romero is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and MBaku defends it well. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. MBaku manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
MBaku 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.#SUB#
MBaku has his foot on Romero's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Romero works his way back into a safe position though.
MBaku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
MBaku working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Romero doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Romero manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
MBaku trying to keep a closed guard but Romero is proving a slippery customer.
Romero with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
MBaku looking for a guillotine here but Romero defends easily.
Romero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
MBaku looking for a sweep. Not yet MBaku, not yet.
MBaku trying to control the position.
Romero preventing the sweep. #SUB#
MBaku looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MBaku lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
MBaku wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jose Romero will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Romero throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MBaku's waist but MBaku gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Romero off to one side.
A little feinted left hand from MBaku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Romero connects with a good right hand that stumbles MBaku. MBaku circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
MBaku tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Romero swivels and escapes.
Romero misses with a straight right.
MBaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romero slips a jab from MBaku.
Romero will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
An attempted straight right counter from MBaku misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from MBaku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Romero misses with a takedown attempt - MBaku sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Madik MBaku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Romero.#T1#
Romero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MBaku.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Romero! But no joy.
Romero moves in looking to clinch but MBaku pushes him off.
Romero scores with a hook to the body. MBaku takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
MBaku misses with a few strikes there.
Romero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MBaku is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
MBaku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like MBaku wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Romero throws a predictable looking body shot
and MBaku counters with a stiff right hand.
Romero tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but MBaku defends well and Romero ends up having to push MBaku into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
MBaku seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Romero misses with a hook to the body
and MBaku counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
MBaku connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Romero slips a jab and a cross from MBaku.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Romero is defended easily by MBaku.
Romero looks for a takedown but MBaku sprawls well.
Romero shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has MBaku pinned against the cage. MBaku gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Romero dips to his left and cracks MBaku with an uppercut!
Romero cracks MBaku with a good jab.
MBaku misses with a looping left.
Romero lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Romero tries to clinch
and MBaku counters with a nice body shot.
Romero throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Romero wants to clinch up but MBaku keeps it at a distance.
MBaku is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Romero is looking to clinch but MBaku is avoiding it.
Romero throws a poor cross that misses
and MBaku counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Romero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
MBaku is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
MBaku slips a straight right by Romero.
Jose Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romero misses with a takedown
and MBaku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Romero misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Madik MBaku dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
MBaku tries to bum rush Romero with a series of wild strikes but Romero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Romero looks for a takedown but MBaku sprawls well.
MBaku was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
MBaku shoots in and drives through. Romero sprawls well.
Nice uppercut lands for Romero. That snapped MBaku's head back. #CL2#
Romero clinches.
MBaku tries for a takedown but Romero manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
MBaku escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Romero changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Romero gets cracked with a nice right hand there by MBaku.#T1#
MBaku moves away from the strike by Romero.
Romero throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck MBaku on the side of the head.
A big left from Romero misses.
Romero misses the shot to the body.
Romero throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MBaku stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Romero misses with a jab to the body
and MBaku counters with a nice uppercut.
Romero fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MBaku looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
MBaku shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Romero is trying to defend but MBaku finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Romero is looking to control MBaku's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Romero avoid being mounted?#T2#
MBaku wants to take a breather but Romero is having none of it. #SUB#
MBaku is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Romero slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Romero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MBaku trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom.
MBaku slips nicely into half guard.
MBaku trying to mount his opponent but Romero defends it. #T3##SUB#
MBaku is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Romero controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
MBaku is thwarting Romero's attempts to control the position.
Romero makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Romero.
MBaku wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving. #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.
MBaku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Romero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Romero controlling MBaku's posture.
MBaku trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Romero is controlling MBaku's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Romero shoots for a double leg takedown but MBaku sprawls well. He's pushed Romero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MBaku throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Romero is clearly trying to counter these attacks from MBaku with a body shot.
Romero throws a body shot but no joy.
As Romero looks to move away, MBaku throws a big counter combo but Romero just gets out of the way.

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 Madik MBaku.
I think MBaku 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Madik MBaku!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Madik MBaku waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Bellator Invicta
Date: Jun 08, 2019

#R1#
MBaku throws a hook but Blood avoids it easily.#TD#
Blood scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
MBaku preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
MBaku won't allow Blood to pass to mount.
MBaku is in trouble now - Blood has advanced to mount!
MBaku tries to hold on but Blood pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood tries to control but MBaku wriggling away.
Blood looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #T1#
MBaku blocking the ground and pound.
Blood wants to control but MBaku has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
MBaku wants to get back to full guard.
MBaku is looking to escape.
Blood stalling.
MBaku trying to control here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
MBaku regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Blood.
MBaku being controlled here, momentarily.
MBaku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blood passes MBaku's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Blood uses his free foot to push down on MBaku's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for MBaku.
MBaku regains half guard.#SUB#
Blood is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
MBaku is looking for a sweep. Blood is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blood 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.
MBaku moves into full guard.
MBaku is looking to stand up but Blood isn't so interested in that idea.
Blood wants to control from the top but MBaku keeps moving.
Blood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MBaku swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blood with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blood is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
MBaku isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Blood stacks MBaku on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Blood!
Blood 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.
Blood controlling from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blood is looking to take a break and control but MBaku 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.

Jack Blood 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#
Blood closes this distance looking for a takedown but MBaku circles away.
MBaku looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blood throws a body punch but MBaku moves out of range.
Blood closes the distance looking to clinch
and MBaku counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
MBaku avoids the body shot from Blood.
Blood fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like MBaku was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blood misses with a body shot.
MBaku throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blood stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blood misses with a straight right. #T1#
Blood looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Blood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blood dodges the punch combination from MBaku.
MBaku just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
MBaku gets caught flat footed, as Blood shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
MBaku is wriggling around but Blood manages to pass to half guard.
Blood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MBaku can do to turn this around?#REVB#
Blood seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MBaku does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Blood throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
MBaku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Blood seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MBaku does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
MBaku controlling the position well.
Blood takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
MBaku wants to control but Blood is keeping busy.
Blood trying to control from half guard but MBaku is working away.
MBaku is trying to maintain the position but Blood is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Blood is trying to control. MBaku wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
MBaku is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Blood trying to mount his opponent but MBaku defends it.
Blood with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Blood working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on MBaku's thigh. MBaku counters though and makes it back to full guard.
MBaku working a defensive guard but Blood passes into half guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
MBaku has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blood is working away from the top position though.
MBaku gets back to full guard.
MBaku can't keep his opponent in guard - Blood advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
MBaku regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Blood.
MBaku looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blood throwing strikes from guard but MBaku blocks nicely.
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 Jack Blood will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Blood shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MBaku but MBaku pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blood misses with a takedown attempt - MBaku sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
MBaku takes a swing at Blood's ribcage but misses.
Blood looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blood gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and MBaku counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Blood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blood has his takedown stuffed
and MBaku counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blood fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
MBaku throws a body shot but no joy.
MBaku circles away from the clinch attempt
and MBaku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blood misses with a takedown
and Blood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blood scores with a nice right hand.
MBaku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jack Blood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Blood throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. MBaku was covering up waiting for the punch and Blood finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Our spies down at at JAG Battle Gym inform us that MBaku has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
MBaku is trying to keep Blood in close. #T2#
MBaku wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Blood is now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Blood.
Blood missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
MBaku actively working from the bottom here.
Blood wants to pass the guard but MBaku is defending well. #SUB#
Blood is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3#
MBaku is controlling Blood's trapped leg to prevent Blood from advancing to side control.
MBaku is not content to let Blood control the position.
Blood looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks MBaku with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Blood moves nicely into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blood trying to control the position but MBaku is working away. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Blood controlling the position from side mount.
Jack Blood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MBaku wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Blood wants to lay and pray for a moment but MBaku keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MBaku tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blood wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Jack Blood did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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#
MBaku keeps the fight on the outside.
MBaku now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
MBaku misses with a body shot #TD#
and Blood decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in MBaku's guard.#SUB2#
MBaku isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Blood stacks MBaku on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Blood!
Blood tries to move to mount but MBaku blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on MBaku's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood lands a decent elbow from side control.
MBaku tries to buck Blood off but Blood is having none of it.#T1#
Blood is looking to take a break and control but MBaku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blood has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for MBaku!
Blood wants to control the pace but MBaku is squirming around nicely.
Blood dominating with strikes here.
MBaku is just holding on here. Blood manages to take his back. #SUB#
Blood is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but MBaku has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
MBaku tries to roll but Blood sticks to his back. #T2#
MBaku is still trying to improve position.
Blood misses with punches from the back.
MBaku breaks Blood's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Blood 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.
MBaku postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blood has a closed guard, preventing MBaku from standing up. #T3#
MBaku stopping the sweep attempt from Blood.
MBaku is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Blood keeping moving, preventing MBaku from controlling successfully.
MBaku preventing the sweep.
MBaku wants to control from the top but Blood keeps moving.
MBaku sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Blood looking to control. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
MBaku won't allow Blood to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Blood tries to close the distance and clinch up but MBaku swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blood tries to close the distance and clinch up but MBaku swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slow jab from MBaku misses its intended target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Blood shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. MBaku is trying to defend but Blood finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
MBaku is trying to maintain the position but Blood is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Blood had his way with Madik MBaku in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Blood throws a jab when MBaku was well out of range.
Blood throws a looping overhand right but MBaku ducks down to avoid it.
MBaku looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blood connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Blood drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Blood lands a couple of decent looking shots.
MBaku trying to keep a closed guard but Blood is proving a slippery customer.
Blood wants to control from the top but MBaku keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood throwing strikes but missing.
Blood advances to half guard. #T1#
MBaku wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
MBaku is defending against the submission attempts here by Blood.
Well, if Blood is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
MBaku is refusing to be controlled, as Blood sits in half guard.
Jack Blood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Blood is thwarting MBaku's attempts to control the position.
Blood is controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
MBaku moves away from the strike by Blood.
MBaku is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Blood with a body shot.#TD#
Blood closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. MBaku quickly recovers to half guard.
Blood is pressing down on MBaku's thigh, looking to free his foot. MBaku is holding on for now.
MBaku is trying to maintain the position but Blood is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Blood wants to pass to mount but MBaku is defending the position.
Blood takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Madik MBaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MBaku is looking to improve his position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Blood takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.
A telegraphed right hand from Blood misses the target.
MBaku is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Blood rather than just go for the knockout.#TD#
Blood scores with a takedown into MBaku's guard.
MBaku has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Blood controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:46
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Blood!
Jack Blood retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Blood thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: 420 Sorry, Amsterdam
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by MBaku or perhaps it was just good defense by Zabirov, which made it look bad.
No joy there for Zabirov, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD#
Zabirov gets caught flat footed, as MBaku shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
MBaku wants to control from the top but Zabirov keeps moving.
Zabirov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MBaku. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
MBaku won't allow Zabirov to get back to his feet.
MBaku throws a big elbow that misses.
MBaku works a leg free and moves into half guard.
MBaku throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MBaku throwing shots but Zabirov is blocking nicely. #SUB#
MBaku is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zabirov defends it well.
Zabirov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
MBaku working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
MBaku preventing the sweep.
MBaku 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.
MBaku throws a big elbow that misses.
Zabirov keeping moving, preventing MBaku from controlling successfully.
MBaku pushing down on Zabirov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
MBaku is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Zabirov is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Madik MBaku!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Madik MBaku waved his t-shirt featuring Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: JBL 20 Storm vs Neckbreaker
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
MBaku misses with a takedown attempt - Ki Hyon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ki Hyon wants to clinch.
MBaku misses with a takedown attempt
and Ki Hyon counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Madik MBaku has been cut.
Ki Hyon misses with a body shot.
And MBaku tries to counter it with a takedown but Ki Hyon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ki Hyon looks to land a combination but MBaku avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ki Hyon cracks a nice hook into MBaku's ribs.
Ki Hyon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and MBaku counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
MBaku wants to take a breather but Ki Hyon is having none of it. #T1##SUB2#
MBaku is looking for a kimura but Ki Hyon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MBaku to get the leverage.
Ki Hyon is trying to maintain the position but MBaku is very close to passing his half guard.
Ki Hyon is looking for a sweep. MBaku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
MBaku seems to be working for a kimura but Ki Hyon defends the submission attempt.
MBaku tries to pass to full mount but Ki Hyon defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
MBaku is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ki Hyon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for MBaku on the ground.
Ki Hyon is controlling MBaku's trapped leg to prevent MBaku from advancing to side control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ki Hyon is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
MBaku seems to be working for a kimura but Ki Hyon defends the submission attempt.
MBaku tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ki Hyon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
MBaku is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ki Hyon sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Ki Hyon works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MBaku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ki Hyon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ki Hyon keeping moving, preventing MBaku from controlling successfully.
MBaku sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ki Hyon's guard.
MBaku works his foot free and advances to mount.
MBaku misses with a head shot.
MBaku looking to control but Ki Hyon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
MBaku looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T4#
MBaku thowing shots but they're missing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
MBaku looking to finish with strikes here!
MBaku throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
MBaku mounts Ki Hyon! Really nice guard pass there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MBaku fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
MBaku jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ki Hyon is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ki Hyon and MBaku has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Madik MBaku dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Madik MBaku's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Ki Hyon misses the body punch
and Ki Hyon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MBaku shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ki Hyon pinned against the cage. Ki Hyon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ki Hyon appears to be looking for a big counter.
MBaku wants to clinch
and Ki Hyon counters with a three punch combo that has MBaku backing up. MBaku nods at Ki Hyon to acknowledge the strikes.
Ki Hyon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ki Hyon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ki Hyon. #CL2#
MBaku darts in and clinches Ki Hyon up against the cage.#T1#
MBaku slowing the pace effectively.
MBaku is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ki Hyon to keep the fight standing.
MBaku is trying to pull guard but Ki Hyon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Seol Ki Hyon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Madik MBaku.
Ki Hyon blocks a body shot from MBaku.
MBaku tries a body shot but Ki Hyon blocks it.
Ki Hyon scores with a shot to the side of MBaku's head.
MBaku jumps guard but Ki Hyon stands there with MBaku around his waist. MBaku gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ki Hyon misses with a knee to the head.
Ki Hyon misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Ki Hyon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
MBaku looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ki Hyon!#SUB2#
MBaku is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ki Hyon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Ki Hyon is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
MBaku is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ki Hyon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
MBaku tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no MBaku has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ki Hyon is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
MBaku wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ki Hyon, who protects the arm well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MBaku is looking to take a break and control but Ki Hyon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
MBaku tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ki Hyon managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by MBaku.
MBaku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ki Hyon keeps working. #SUB2#
MBaku goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ki Hyon has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for MBaku but great work by Ki Hyon.#T4#
MBaku sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
MBaku is trying to maintain the position but Ki Hyon is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
MBaku is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ki Hyon pulls his head out easily.
MBaku is looking to improve his position.
MBaku is still trying to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MBaku keeps trying to improve his position.
MBaku regains full guard. Nicely done.
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 Seol Ki Hyon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Madik MBaku's cut.
That's time! Ki Hyon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
MBaku tries to clinch up but Ki Hyon circles away and keeps his distance.
Ki Hyon misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and MBaku counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ki Hyon won't be happy with that.
MBaku moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB2#
MBaku goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ki Hyon rolls with the submission and now he's on top in MBaku's guard! Nice work there by Ki Hyon! #SUB2#
MBaku looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ki Hyon passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ki Hyon is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
MBaku keeping control of the position.
Ki Hyon passes into side control, despite MBaku's attempt to control the position.
Ki Hyon wants to control but MBaku is keeping him busy.
MBaku stops Ki Hyon from passing to mount.
MBaku regains half guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
MBaku has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Ki Hyon. Oh but MBaku has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Ki Hyon goes limp - he's gone! MBaku jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Madik MBaku!
Madik MBaku took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Initiation IV
Date: Feb 08, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Smith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching MBaku on his heels. He'll look to pass MBaku's guard now, I'm sure.
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.
Smith trying to control but MBaku is working from the bottom. #SUB#
MBaku is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Smith is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but MBaku has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Smith is looking to defend but MBaku has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Smith! MBaku pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Smith taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Madik MBaku!
After winning the bout, Madik MBaku thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Omega Level Event
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
MBaku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cutt .
MBaku misses with a hook.
Cutt slips under a jab.
Cutt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cutt loads up on a big right hand but MBaku slips the punch.
MBaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cutt .
Cutt thuds a left hand into MBaku's body.
Cutt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#
It looks like Madik MBaku has been cut.
Cutt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MBaku looks to land a left hand but Cutt moved out of range nicely.
A combination from Cutt does no damage.
And MBaku tries to counter it with a takedown but Cutt pushes his down on his head and steps out.
MBaku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cutt . MBaku does a little dance to reset his feet.
MBaku feints the counter takedown.
Cutt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MBaku slips a jab and a cross from Cutt . #TD2#
MBaku shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cutt 's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
MBaku is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
MBaku is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cutt has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
MBaku stops Cutt from standing up. #SUB2#
MBaku drops back looking for a leg! Cutt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cutt manages to kick MBaku off! MBaku jumps back into Cutt 's guard.
Cutt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for MBaku on the ground.#SUB2#
MBaku is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
MBaku pushing down on Cutt 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
MBaku is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cutt is just riding it out for now. MBaku eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
MBaku seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
MBaku works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
MBaku looking to isolate an arm here. Cutt doesn't see it coming and as MBaku extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by MBaku!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Madik MBaku!
Madik MBaku seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Gladius #29
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Nice shot by MBaku.
MBaku lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
MBaku bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Holmsen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
MBaku looks to land a right hand but Holmsen moved out of range.
MBaku 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.
MBaku throws a looping overhand right but Holmsen ducks down to avoid it.
Holmsen tries to counter with a takedown but MBaku is quick to defend against it.
Holmsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
MBaku has taken the fight to the clinch.
MBaku scores with a shot to the side of Holmsen's head. #TD2#
MBaku pulls guard. #SUB2#
MBaku looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MBaku has a closed guard, preventing Holmsen from standing up. #SUB2#
MBaku has his foot on Holmsen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holmsen works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB2#
MBaku throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Holmsen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of MBaku is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
MBaku had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Holmsen defends it easily.#SUB2#
MBaku had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Holmsen defends it easily.#T2#
Holmsen is looking to stand up but MBaku won't let him. #SUB2#
MBaku is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Holmsen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
MBaku looking for a guillotine here but Holmsen defends easily. #SUB2#
MBaku working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holmsen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Holmsen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB2#
MBaku working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holmsen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Holmsen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
MBaku wants to sweep here but Holmsen controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MBaku has a closed guard, preventing Holmsen from standing up. #SUB2#
Holmsen avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4##SUB2#
MBaku has his foot on Holmsen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holmsen works his way back into a safe position though.
Holmsen trying to stand up but can't free himself from MBaku's guard.#SUB2#
MBaku working for a triangle but Holmsen defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
MBaku is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Holmsen is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Madik MBaku 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#
MBaku throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Holmsen counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
MBaku had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Holmsen defends it easily.#SUB2#
MBaku working for a triangle but Holmsen defends it easily.
Holmsen wants to stand but MBaku is controlling his posture from full guard.
Holmsen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
MBaku is looking for a triangle but Holmsen pushes his legs off easily. #T1##SUB2#
MBaku looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
MBaku working for a triangle but Holmsen defends it easily.
Madik MBaku has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
MBaku looking for a guillotine here but Holmsen defends easily. #SUB2#
MBaku is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Holmsen defends well.#T2##SUB2#
MBaku is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
MBaku looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
MBaku looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3##SUB2#
MBaku is looking to cinch up a triangle. Holmsen throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to MBaku's body to avoid the submission. MBaku has instead reached around Holmsen's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! MBaku arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Madik MBaku!
Madik MBaku thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Tommas Holmsen stepped up to the mic, saying 'sorry'.

Event: Gladius #26
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1##TD#
MBaku decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Liefde looks winded!#SUB#
MBaku is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Liefde is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Madik MBaku!

Event: Gladius #21
Date: Aug 25, 2018

#R1##CL#
MBaku clinches up with Rooj and pushes him back against the cage.
Rooj looking for a takedown.
Rooj wants a takedown but no success here.
MBaku scores with an uppercut up the middle.
MBaku lands a left hand.
MBaku is pressed up against the cage. Rooj has hold of a leg and is looking to drag MBaku down to the mat. MBaku avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Madik MBaku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sheer Rooj.#TD#
MBaku scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sloppy strikes there by MBaku.
Rooj is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MBaku controlling the position.
Rooj tries to buck MBaku off but MBaku is having none of it.#SUB#
MBaku has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Rooj is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. MBaku yanks on the arm and Rooj is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by MBaku.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Madik MBaku!

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