Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Bellicose 90
Date: May 01, 2022

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Baker.
Joe fails with a takedown attempt.
Baker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Joe sprawls well. Joe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Baker gets slowly back to his feet.
Joe fails with a takedown attempt.
Joe moves to clinch but Baker breaks away #TD2#
and Baker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Baker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Baker stands and throws Joe's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Joe wants to control but Baker postures up.
Baker controlling the position.
Joe tries to improve position but can't.
Joe takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker just content to control the position.
Baker working away.
Joe looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Joe is trying to get back to his feet.
Joe on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T2#
Baker scoring with punches and elbows.
Baker remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Baker scoring with punches from side control.
Joe struggling a bit here.
Joe is looking to reverse the position.
Baker controlling from side mount.
Joe manages to work his way to half guard, despite Baker's best efforts.
Baker blocks the strikes from Joe. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Baker lands a nice short elbow.
Baker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Joe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Baker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Baker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Baker working over Joe with some ground and pound. Joe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Joe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Baker scores with a couple of nice shots.
Joe is in trouble now - Baker has advanced to mount!
Baker scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Joe?
Joe taking shots to the head.
Baker controlling from mount.
Baker avoids the attempt from Joe to control.
Joe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Joe tries to get out of the position.#T4#
Joe takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Baker lands a heavy elbow.
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!
BOOM! Baker connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Baker fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker working Joe over with strikes here.
Joe tries to hold on but Baker postures up.
Baker lands with some strikes.
Baker looking to control but Joe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Baker is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Baker dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Joe shoots in for a double leg but Baker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Baker feints the counter takedown.
Joe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Baker cracks Joe with an open hand slap.
Baker stuffs the takedown.
Baker has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Joe. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Baker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Joe's guard.
Baker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Baker is working Joe 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.
Baker landing some decent shots from guard.
Baker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Baker is in close to Joe's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Baker working some strikes from top position.
Baker landing some decent shots from guard.
Baker won't allow Joe to get back to his feet.
Baker lands a couple of elbows.
Baker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Joe wants to sweep here but Baker controlling him for the moment.
Steve Baker has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Joe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baker defends it easily.
Baker scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Baker connects with a couple of short punches.
Baker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Baker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Baker passes Joe's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Baker controlling the pace.
Baker prevents Joe from improving his position.
Baker uses his free foot to push down on Joe's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Joe.
Baker lands a couple of good shots and Joe has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T3#
Baker has good solid back control here.
Joe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Baker on the ground.
Baker lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Baker.
Joe trying to control the position but Baker manages to sink in the hooks.
Baker controlling from the back.
Baker lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Baker biding his time, controlling Joe.
Joe manages to reverse the position and now he's in Baker's guard. Nice work there by Joe. #T4##SUB2#
Baker looking for a triangle here. Joe is fighting it but it looks tight! Baker pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Joe is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Steve Baker!
After winning the bout, Steve Baker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Muller vs KillsInWater
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1#
Delsarte misses the shot to the body.
Kharma cracks a nice hook into Delsarte's ribs.
Delsarte throws a leg kick but Kharma moved away.
Kharma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Delsarte.
Kharma throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kharma misses with an uppercut. Delsarte saw that one coming.
Kharma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Delsarte moves away.
Kharma misses with a body shot.
Kharma wants to slow Delsarte down by chopping away at his legs.
Delsarte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kharma looks for the body kick but Delsarte saw that one coming.
Delsarte connects with an inside leg kick.
Delsarte fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kharma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kharma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Delsarte throws a nice outside leg kick.
Delsarte misses with a low kick.
Kharma thows a leg kick but Delsarte checks it
and Delsarte counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Kharma drops Delsarte with a beautiful combination! Delsarte stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kharma is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Kharma takes one on the button.#T1#
A low kick from Delsarte is predictable there
and Kharma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kharma throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kharma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Bad Kharma has been cut.
Kharma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Delsarte. Delsarte obviously looking to wear him down.
Kharma throws a leg kick but Delsarte checks it.
Delsarte cracks Kharma with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've been informed that Kharma 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.
Kharma blocks the body kick.
Kharma lands with a nice body punch.
Delsarte throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kharma throws a head kick that misses.
Delsarte moves out of range of the strikes.
Delsarte throws a leg kick but Kharma sees it coming and moves out of range.
Delsarte throws a shot to the body.
Delsarte takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delsarte avoids the head kick by Kharma .
Delsarte feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kharma takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Delsarte cracks a nice hook into Kharma 's ribs.
Delsarte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Kharma ducks right into an uppercut from Delsarte.
Delsarte scores with a hook.
Kharma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Delsarte.
Delsarte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kharma was well out of range. Poor timing from Delsarte.
Delsarte connects with a nice looking jab.
Delsarte's corner calls for a 1-2. Delsarte obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Delsarte scores with a nice head shot.
Delsarte is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Delsarte is looking to score with low kicks.
Delsarte misses with a few strikes there.
Kharma throws a lazy right hand but Delsarte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot lands for Delsarte.
Delsarte scores with a nice strike.
Delsarte scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kharma needs to keep his hands up - Delsarte had a free shot at his head there.
Kharma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kharma darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#Gauthier Delsarte's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Delsarte ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Delsarte keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kharma closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kharma misses the jab.
Kharma throws a head kick that misses
and Delsarte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Delsarte connects with a right hand. Kharma shakes it off.
Delsarte checks a leg kick nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Delsarte.
Kharma swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kharma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Delsarte lands a slapping body shot.
Delsarte slips under a jab from Kharma .
Delsarte swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Delsarte.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Kharma .
Kharma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Delsarte manages to avoid it.
Delsarte connects with a nice looking jab.
Delsarte is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Delsarte lands a head shot.#T4#
Delsarte bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kharma 's head backwards.#ROC#Kharma is rocked!
Delsarte fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kharma is still on wobbly legs! Can Delsarte finish him?
That kick from Delsarte tenderised Kharma 's leg. Kharma is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kharma just misses with a punch to the body.
Kharma seems to have recovered his senses.
Delsarte pushes Kharma away with a front kick.
Kharma looks winded!
Delsarte dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kharma . That did some damage!
Kharma misses with a looping right.
Kharma throws a leg kick that is checked
and Delsarte counters with a straight right hand.
Delsarte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kharma checks a low kick from Delsarte.
Delsarte throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kharma throws a push kick but Delsarte slaps the foot to one side.
Delsarte fakes the leg kick and cracks Kharma in the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Delsarte connects with the punch.
Delsarte scores with a nice right hand.
Delsarte connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kharma misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier Delsarte dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Delsarte moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kharma throws a body punch but Delsarte moves out of range.
Delsarte scores with a spinning back kick!
Kharma has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Delsarte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kharma 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Delsarte connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kharma scrambles back to his feet.
Kharma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kharma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kharma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kharma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kharma 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Delsarte lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Delsarte and Kharma are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Delsarte throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Kharma into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Delsarte knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gauthier Delsarte!
Gauthier Delsarte decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Bad Kharma was interviewed post fight and said '.......guess I got bad kharma'.

Event: LAFC 40
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1#
IV throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barnett drops down looking to force a counter takedown but IV defends it well.
Barnett swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by IV.
IV misses with a body shot.
IV punishes Barnett's body with a nice straight punch.
IV lands with a nice combination. Barnett backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like Warmaster Barnett has been cut.
IV scores with a jab to the body.
IV throws out a loose jab but Barnett uses good head movement to avoid it.
IV tries to bum rush Barnett with a series of wild strikes but Barnett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barnett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but IV swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Barnett scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
IV regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnett trying to control but IV is working from the bottom.
Barnett is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barnett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with IV. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES#
IV is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Barnett presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Barnett is trying to drag IV to the mat but IV just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1##BC#
IV breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
IV lands a slapping body shot.
IV swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barnett is defended easily by IV.
Charlie IV has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Warmaster Barnett.
Barnett shoots for a double leg takedown but IV sprawls well. He's pushed Barnett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barnett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barnett looks winded!
IV jabs Barnett to the body, keeping him at a distance.#KD#
Oooooh!!! IV has knocked Barnett down with a huge combo! IV steps away and waves a wobbly Barnett back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
IV steps in with a hook that catches Barnett right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! IV follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Barnett looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie IV!
Charlie IV bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SMASH: Johnson vs McDonald 2
Date: Apr 29, 2022

#R1#
Simovski misses with a straight right.
Simovski is looking to clinch but Dungey is avoiding it.
Simovski tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dungey counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Stoyan Simovski has been cut.
Simovski misses with a body punch
and Dungey counters with a straight right hand.
We've been informed that Simovski 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.
Simovski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dungey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dungey moves out of range as Simovski strikes.
As Simovski backs away, Dungey returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simovski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the body from Simovski misses
and Dungey counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dungey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Simovski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dungey counters with a nice low kick that buckles Simovski's knee momentarily.
Dungey walks into a stiff left hand from Simovski.#T1#
Dungey takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simovski. Dungey does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD#
Dungey feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Simovski sprawling to the canvas! Simovski rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dungey finish him?! #ROC#Simovski is rocked!
Simovski misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Simovski is still on wobbly legs! Can Dungey finish him?
Simovski looks winded!
Dungey lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Simovski up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Dungey from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Simovski's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eric Dungey!
A relieved looking Eric Dungey thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: LAFC 39
Date: Apr 23, 2022

#R1#
Barnes defending well as Kilmeister loads up on a big left hand.
Barnes feints the counter takedown.
Kilmeister will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barnes misses with a hook
and Kilmeister counters with a stiff right hand.
Kilmeister throws a right hand that Barnes ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnes also avoids with ease.
Kilmeister misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kilmeister seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2#
Barnes drives through and clinches with Kilmeister against the cage.
Kilmeister wants to get back to striking at distance but Barnes won't allow it.
Barnes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kilmeister after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilmeister works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kilmeister is looking to break free of the clinch but Barnes has double underhooks.
Kilmeister is trying to push Barnes away but Barnes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right hand to the body from Barnes.
Kilmeister lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kilmeister prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've been informed that Barnes 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.#T1#
Barnes takes a shot to the head.
Barnes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kilmeister wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barnes is trying to drag Kilmeister to the mat but Kilmeister just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lemmy Kilmeister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asher Barnes.
Barnes stalling.
Barnes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barnes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kilmeister fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kilmeister avoids a kick to the body.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Barnes clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Barnes fails to land.
Barnes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Barnes tries to score a body lock takedown but Kilmeister shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Barnes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kilmeister pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kilmeister swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barnes looks to land a left hand but Kilmeister moved out of range nicely.
Kilmeister throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
Lemmy Kilmeister is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes walks into a left hand.
Kilmeister stuffs the takedown.
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barnes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilmeister looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Kilmeister looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range.
Jab, jab by Kilmeister - just one landing.
Kilmeister misses the jab.#T3#
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Kilmeister loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Barnes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Kilmeister wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barnes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kilmeister throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Kilmeister rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Kilmeister ducks down to avoid it.
Kilmeister catches Barnes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barnes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kilmeister went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kilmeister throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Barnes takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Barnes presses Kilmeister against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kilmeister prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kilmeister tries to break free but Barnes pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Barnes clinches with his opponent.
Barnes slows down the pace here. #TD2#
Barnes has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kilmeister regains guard immediately.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilmeister is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barnes is controlling him.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lemmy Kilmeister dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Barnes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kilmeister connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barnes lands with a good body shot.
Barnes tried to score with a low kick but Kilmeister checks it.
Kilmeister avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barnes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kilmeister misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Barnes throws a hook but Kilmeister avoids it easily.
Kilmeister jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kilmeister defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Barnes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barnes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kilmeister cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Kilmeister throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kilmeister throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
Barnes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kilmeister misses with a wild combination.
Barnes throws a shot from downtown. Kilmeister moves away and avoids it.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilmeister.
The fighters circling - Barnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kilmeister scores with a punch to the head.
Kilmeister uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Kilmeister is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kilmeister loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.#T2#
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Kilmeister ducks down to avoid it.
Kilmeister takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kilmeister lands with a hook. Barnes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kilmeister slips under a jab.
Barnes throws a hook but Kilmeister blocks it.
Barnes shoots in but Kilmeister avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kilmeister listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes takes a swing at Kilmeister's ribcage but misses.
Barnes misses with a straight right.
Kilmeister misses with an uppercut.
Barnes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Barnes misses with a straight right.
Kilmeister on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lemmy Kilmeister is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Kilmeister.
Barnes moves out of range as Kilmeister strikes.
A swing and a miss from Kilmeister.
Kilmeister lands with an uppercut that bounces Barnes off the cage and back into range.
Kilmeister loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Asher Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes scores with a nice right hand.
Kilmeister throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
And Barnes tries to counter it with a takedown but Kilmeister pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barnes slips a straight right by Kilmeister.
Kilmeister throws a big shot that misses.
Barnes lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
Kilmeister avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Kilmeister.
Barnes looks to throw the jab but Kilmeister is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kilmeister.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Kilmeister.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Barnes.
Barnes takes a swing at Kilmeister's ribcage but misses.
Barnes misses with a body shot
and Kilmeister counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barnes.
Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kilmeister.
Barnes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lemmy Kilmeister will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Barnes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barnes slips under a jab from Kilmeister.
Barnes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barnes blocks a jab.
Kilmeister listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barnes throws a leg kick which misses Kilmeister's front leg but catches the back leg as Kilmeister tries to avoid it.
Kilmeister slips a straight right by Barnes.
Kilmeister was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barnes moves out of range as Kilmeister strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes scores with a kick to the body.
Barnes throws out a loose jab but Kilmeister uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kilmeister takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barnes misses with a straight right.
It looked like Kilmeister wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Barnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Kilmeister.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kilmeister.
Kilmeister moves out of range as Barnes strikes.#CL2#
Barnes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kilmeister prevents a body shot from Barnes.
Barnes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kilmeister gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Barnes slows down the pace here.
Kilmeister is trying to push Barnes away but Barnes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2##TD2#
Barnes has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kilmeister clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kilmeister is trying to stand back up.
Barnes has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Kilmeister.
Barnes lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barnes somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Kilmeister avoids the strikes from Barnes.
Kilmeister is trying to get back to his feet but Barnes has full control of the position and if anything, Kilmeister has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Barnes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Barnes patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Asher Barnes has got the better of the ground game so far.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Barnes gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Good control from Barnes.#T3#
Kilmeister covers up after that shot from Barnes. #SUB2#
Kilmeister defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Well, with Barnes on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Kilmeister is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Barnes lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go. #SUB2#
Barnes has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kilmeister has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB2#
Kilmeister defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kilmeister is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Barnes throwing damaging strikes from the back! Kilmeister could be in trouble here!
Kilmeister grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Barnes lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Kilmeister.
Barnes struggling to keep hold of the position.
Barnes looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Barnes is punishing Kilmeister with some ground and pound. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes landing with strikes. #ROC2#Kilmeister is rocked!
Kilmeister is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Will Barnes go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #SUB2#
Kilmeister fending off the submission attempt from Barnes. #SUB2#
Barnes is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kilmeister is defending well though. Barnes let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Barnes looking for the choke but no joy.
Barnes somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lemmy Kilmeister!
Our winner, Lemmy Kilmeister, 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: SENSEI FC 20
Date: Apr 16, 2022

#R1#
Manifesto lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Max Planck has been cut.#CL#
Planck clinches with his opponent.
Planck blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manifesto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Planck lands an uppercut.
Planck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Manifesto looking to stall.
A short uppercut from Planck. #CUT#It looks like Morbius Manifesto has been cut.
Manifesto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manifesto.
A short right from Planck. #BC#
Planck breaks the clinch.
Manifesto misses with a wild combination.
Planck looks to throw the jab but Manifesto is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Planck instigates a clinch.
Planck lands with a short shot to the head.
Planck lands a right hand that snaps the head of Manifesto backwards.
Planck lands a right hand. #T1#
Manifesto is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Manifesto manages to break the clinch.
Planck blocks a jab.
Manifesto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Planck manages to avoid it.
Planck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Planck has Manifesto up against the cage in a clinch.
Planck misses with a short punch on the inside.
Planck lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Manifesto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Planck scores with a hook to the body. Manifesto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Planck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manifesto throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Planck counters with a crisp right hand that drops Manifesto! Planck lets Manifesto back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Manifesto is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manifesto walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Planck swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Max Planck!
A victorious Max Planck thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2022

#R1#
Ja Hari slaps away a takedown attempt from Blackwell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Ja Hari wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blackwell throws a leg kick but Ja Hari sees it coming and moves out of range.
Blackwell throws a sloppy head kick and Ja Hari moves out of range easily.
Ja Hari swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Blackwell shoots in but no luck this time.
Ja Hari appears to be looking for a big counter.
Blackwell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ja Hari tries to avoid it but Blackwell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ja Hari to the ground. Ja Hari escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jawph Ja Hari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie Blackwell.
Blackwell shoots in for a takedown but Ja Hari shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Ja Hari 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.
Blackwell misses with a takedown
and Ja Hari counters with a thumping low kick.
Ja Hari definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jawph Ja Hari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##CL2#
Ja Hari tries to keep at a distance but Blackwell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Blackwell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ja Hari just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ja Hari blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blackwell jumps guard but Ja Hari turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Blackwell manages to break the clinch.
Ja Hari blocks a leg kick.
Ja Hari tried to counter with a leg kick but Blackwell avoided it.
Robbie Blackwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackwell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ja Hari as he avoids it easily.
Ja Hari appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Blackwell closes the distance and clinches.
Ja Hari is looking to break free of the clinch but Blackwell has double underhooks. #TD2#
Blackwell jumps guard. #T2#
Blackwell pulls Ja Hari in to control the position.
Ja Hari wants to stand but Blackwell is controlling his posture from full guard.
Blackwell wants to sweep but no luck.
Blackwell wants to stand but Ja Hari is controlling the position.
Ja Hari stopping the sweep attempt from Blackwell.
Blackwell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blackwell pulls Ja Hari in to control the position. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blackwell fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Blackwell rushes Ja Hari and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Blackwell pulls Ja Hari into guard.
Blackwell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blackwell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ja Hari's guard. #REVB#
Ja Hari working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blackwell.
Blackwell tries to free his leg and advance position but Ja Hari is retaining full guard.
Blackwell content to stall in guard here.
Blackwell prevents Ja Hari from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Ja Hari being controlled here, momentarily.
Blackwell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ja Hari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blackwell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ja Hari has momentary wrist control but Blackwell slips an elbow through the middle.#ES#
Ja Hari manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Ja Hari is breathing heavily.
Ja Hari is looking to break free of the clinch but Blackwell has double underhooks.
Blackwell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ja Hari.
Ja Hari is trying to force a seperation but Blackwell has the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blackwell taking a breather.#BC2#
Blackwell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Blackwell takes the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robbie Blackwell 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##TD2#
Blackwell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Blackwell showed some decent athleticism there.
Ja Hari is looking to escape.
Blackwell stalling. #SUB2#
Blackwell seems to be looking for submissions.
Blackwell performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackwell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ja Hari knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Blackwell is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Blackwell seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Ja Hari is trying to stand up here but Blackwell is controlling him well.
Blackwell is pressing down on Ja Hari's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ja Hari is holding on for now.
Ja Hari is trying to stand up here but Blackwell is controlling him well.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Blackwell scores with a takedown into Ja Hari's guard.

Ja Hari is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ja Hari is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Blackwell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Ja Hari wants to break free but Blackwell has control.
Blackwell tries to throw a body punch but Ja Hari avoids it by throwing Blackwell back against the cage.
Blackwell displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ja Hari up against the cage.
Ja Hari has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Blackwell slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Blackwell breaks from the clinch.
Blackwell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ja Hari pinned against the cage. Ja Hari gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Blackwell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Blackwell darts in and clinches Ja Hari up against the cage.
Ja Hari is trying to force a seperation but Blackwell has the dominant position.#BC2#
Blackwell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Blackwell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blackwell is looking for a takedown.
Jawph Ja Hari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie Blackwell.#BC2#
Blackwell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4##CL2#
Blackwell pushes Ja Hari up against the cage in a clinch.
Blackwell just leaning against Ja Hari, taking a breather.
Ja Hari tries to break free but Blackwell pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Blackwell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blackwell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ja Hari throws a quick counter head kick but Blackwell was just out of range.
Blackwell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ja Hari.
It looked like Ja Hari wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horrible takedown attempt by Blackwell or perhaps it was just good defense by Ja Hari, which made it look bad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robbie Blackwell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Blackwell dives in for a single leg takedown but Ja Hari sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ja Hari is looking for a counter combo.
Ja Hari keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Blackwell looks to move away, Ja Hari throws a big counter combo but Blackwell just gets out of the way.
Blackwell goes for a double leg but Ja Hari avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ja Hari continues to drive forward.
A counter left hand to the body from Ja Hari misses its target.
Jawph Ja Hari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie Blackwell.
Blackwell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ja Hari as he jumps to the side.
And Ja Hari counters with a quick kick to the body but Blackwell blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackwell throws a combination that misses
and Ja Hari counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blackwell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ja Hari pinned against the cage. Ja Hari gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It appears Ja Hari was looking to counter with a kick there.#T1#
Ja Hari avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ja Hari is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jawph Ja Hari is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Ja Hari gets tackled into the cage by Blackwell. Blackwell maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Blackwell breaks the clinch.
Blackwell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ja Hari is fending him off so far but Blackwell persists. Nope, Ja Hari circles away and we're back to standing.
Ja Hari is looking for a counter combo.
Blackwell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Ja Hari wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blackwell.
Blackwell just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJa Hari.#T2#
Blackwell closes the distance but Ja Hari moves to the side
and Ja Hari counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A big right from Blackwell misses.
Ja Hari is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Blackwell moves to clinch but Ja Hari breaks away
and Ja Hari counters with a series of strikes. Blackwell will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Blackwell has managed to clinch.
Blackwell tries to throw a body punch but Ja Hari avoids it by throwing Blackwell back against the cage. #T3#
Ja Hari is trying to push Blackwell away but Blackwell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Blackwell is working for takedown but Ja Hari is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ja Hari is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Blackwell content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ja Hari wants to break the clinch but can't.
Blackwell prevents Ja Hari from breaking the clinch.
Blackwell jumps guard but Ja Hari stands there with Blackwell around his waist. Blackwell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ja Hari is trying to force a seperation but Blackwell has the dominant position.
Ja Hari is looking to break free of the clinch but Blackwell has double underhooks.
Blackwell leaning his opponent against the cage.
Blackwell stalls. #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.#BC2#
Blackwell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blackwell misses with a takedown attempt
and Ja Hari counters with a left to the body.
Blackwell has his takedown stuffed
and Ja Hari counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ja Hari leaves Blackwell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jawph Ja Hari showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Blackwell 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robbie Blackwell!

Event: CDFC 35:Tarver vs Valle 2
Date: Apr 10, 2022

#R1#
Ragnarsson throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Venom counters with a single leg into guard. Ragnarsson didn't expect that.
Venom connects with a couple of short punches.
Ragnarsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Venom is controlling him.
Venom trying to control but Ragnarsson is working from the bottom.
Venom cracks Ragnarsson with a solid left hand.
Ragnarsson wants to get back to his feet but Venom is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Venom lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Venom's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venom arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Ragnarsson's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vick Venom!
Vick Venom decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: LAFC 36 Undefeated
Date: Apr 10, 2022

#R1#
Kilmeister throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Lima counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lima doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Kilmeister breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kilmeister scores with a nice strike.
A slow jab from Kilmeister misses its intended target.
Kilmeister looks to land a combination. Lima sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kilmeister rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Lima counters with a single leg into guard. Kilmeister didn't expect that.
Kilmeister keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Lima is pushing down on Kilmeister's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kilmeister is fighting to maintain full guard but Lima has managed to sneak the leg through.
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!#SUB#
Lima is working for a submission of some sort.
Lima stops Kilmeister from getting back to his feet. #T1##SUB#
Lima is working for a kimura but Kilmeister is defending it quite comfortably.
Kilmeister is trying to stand. #SUB#
Lima seems to be looking for submissions.
Kilmeister looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Lima is trying to work for a kimura but Kilmeister is defending well. #SUB#
Lima seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kilmeister is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Paulo Lima!
A relieved looking Paulo Lima thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: LAFC 35
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
Barnett tries to score a power double leg takedown but Coleman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barnett somewhat.
Nice sprawl there from Coleman as Barnett shoots in.
Coleman 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.
Barnett swings widly with a right hand
and Coleman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Barnett changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Coleman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Barnett is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Coleman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Coleman wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Barnett wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Coleman, who protects the arm well.
Barnett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Coleman on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Barnett asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnett trying to control the position but Coleman is working away. #T1#
Coleman is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Coleman is looking for a sweep.
Coleman tries to escape but Barnett is in control. #SUB#
Barnett thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Barnett working away.#SUB#
Barnett wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Coleman, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett is looking to take a break and control but Coleman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coleman parries the strikes from Barnett easily there. Barnett is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Coleman to escape. #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.
Coleman tries to escape but Barnett is in control. #SUB#
Barnett wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Coleman, who protects the arm well.
Coleman can't do much from the bottom here.
Coleman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barnett's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Coleman moves into full guard.
Barnett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barnett won't allow Coleman to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Coleman has his foot on Barnett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnett works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnett stops Coleman from standing up.
Barnett wants to pass the guard but Coleman is keeping the position.#ES2#
Coleman is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Barnett presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T3#
Barnett changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Coleman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warmaster Barnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnett fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Coleman with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Barnett scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Coleman manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Barnett keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
Coleman has hold of one of Barnett's legs. Barnett is fighting the takedown attempt but Coleman gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnett has momentary wrist control but Coleman slips an elbow through the middle.
Coleman works over Barnett with some ground and pound from guard.
Coleman is in close to Barnett's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Coleman stands up over Barnett, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Coleman cracks Barnett with a solid left hand.#T4##SUB#
Barnett looking for a guillotine here but Coleman defends easily.
Coleman stands and throws Barnett's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Coleman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Coleman trying to control the position but Barnett is working away. #SUB2#
Coleman is working to tighten his grip on Barnett's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Barnett has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Coleman is really squeezing tight and eventually Barnett passes out! Coleman breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Chad Coleman!
During a confident post fight interview, Chad Coleman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Bellicose 84
Date: Apr 02, 2022

#R1#
Tycoon Player throws a right and a left that both miss.
A lazy left from Tycoon Player finds it's target.#CUT#It looks like Fabio Caetano has been cut.#CL2#
Caetano instigates a clinch.
Caetano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Caetano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tycoon Player looking to stall.
Caetano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tycoon Player backwards.
Caetano takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tycoon Player misses with a knee strike.
Tycoon Player throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Caetano blocks it with crossed arms.
Caetano misses with an elbow over the top.
Tycoon Player with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A body shot lands from Caetano.
Tycoon Player tries a knee to the head but Caetano blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Caetano just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tycoon Player's brow.
Tycoon Player misses with a knee strike.
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!
Caetano struggles to land a body shot inside as Tycoon Player controls his hands.
Caetano lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Tycoon Player manages to break the clinch.
Caetano looks to throw the jab but Tycoon Player is out of range. #T1#
Caetano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Caetano scores with a nice head shot.
A slow jab from Caetano misses its intended target.
Tycoon Player swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Caetano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tycoon Player.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tycoon Player.
Tycoon Player has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Caetano finds it's way round the side to connect with Tycoon Player's head.
Tycoon Player looks to throw the jab but Caetano is out of range. #CL2#
Caetano closes the distance and pushes Tycoon Player back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Caetano fails to land.
Tycoon Player avoids a wild elbow strike from Caetano.
Caetano dodges an elbow strike from Tycoon Player.
Tycoon Player misses with a knee to the head.
Tycoon Player with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Caetano misses with a punch to the body.
Caetano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tycoon Player looking to stall. #T2#
Caetano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tycoon Player backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Caetano fails to land.
Tycoon Player blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tycoon Player takes a shot to the head.
Tycoon Player throws a knee to the head but misses.
Caetano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Caetano lands a hook that snaps the head of Tycoon Player backwards.
I was talking to Tycoon Player's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tycoon Player lands a left hand that snaps the head of Caetano backwards.
Tycoon Player misses with a body punch.
Tycoon Player tries a knee to the head but Caetano blocks it.
Tycoon Player looking to stall.
Tycoon Player using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Caetano has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tycoon Player lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tycoon Player throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Caetano blocks it with crossed arms.
Tycoon Player with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Tycoon Player breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD2#
Caetano feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Tycoon Player sprawling to the canvas! Tycoon Player rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Caetano finish him?! #CUT2#It looks like Average Tycoon Player has been cut.
Tycoon Player slips a straight right by Caetano.#T3#
Tycoon Player switches off momentarily and Caetano cracks him with a monster right hand! Tycoon Player topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Caetano dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Caetano!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fabio Caetano!
Fabio Caetano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TR40: Bon Hwa vs Veainu
Date: Mar 30, 2022

#R1#
Rotten paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rotten throws a shot to the body.
Rotten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scantling.
Rotten looks to land a combination but Scantling avoids it well.
Scantling looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rotten throws a hook but Scantling blocks it.
Scantling misses with a wild body shot.
Rotten works the jab nicely.
Rotten throws a right hand that Scantling ducks under and follows up with a left that Scantling also avoids with ease.
Scantling doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#KD#
Rotten cracks Scantling with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Scantling looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rotten finish him? #ROC#Scantling is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Erick Scantling has been cut.
Scantling looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rotten lands a big right hook! Scantling looks hurt but is still standing! Rotten lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Scantling falls down and Rotten dives in with a huge hammer fist! Scantling's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Rotten runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Axl Rotten!
During a confident post fight interview, Axl Rotten thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GC 423: Jospin VS Bolleke
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1#
Lao misses with an uppercut.
Kerouac tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kerouac fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kerouac waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lao.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lao.
Kerouac throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lao keeps the fight on the outside.
Lao looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kerouac.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerouac lands a two punch combo.
We've been told by Kerouac's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kerouac throws a shot from downtown. Lao moves away and avoids it.
Lao keeps the fight on the outside.
Lao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kerouac swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jung Lao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##CL#
Kerouac has Lao up against the cage in a clinch.
Lao lands a nice shot to the body.
Lao scores with a shoulder strike.
Kerouac has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lao is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short left from Lao.
Lao lands with a short shot to the head.
Kerouac throws a punch but it's blocked by Lao.
Kerouac blocks an uppercut.
Kerouac is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Lao.
Lao throws a punch but it's blocked by Kerouac.
Lao lands a body punch. #BC2#
Lao breaks from the clinch.
Lao lands a glancing blow to the side of Kerouac's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lao throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#It looks like Jack Kerouac has been cut.#T2#
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Lao! Kerouac is out on his feet! Lao rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Kerouac is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Kerouac is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jung Lao!
After winning the bout, Jung Lao thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Dilbrandt vs One
Date: Mar 25, 2022

#R1#
Kharma misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Ferguson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Kharma misses.
Ferguson's corner calls for a 1-2. Ferguson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Bad Kharma has been cut.
Ferguson slips a jab from Kharma .
Ferguson throws out a counter right but Kharma avoids it with no problem.
We've been informed that Ferguson 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.
Ferguson throws a big shot that misses.
Kharma throws a body punch but Ferguson moves out of range.
It seemed like Ferguson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A head kick misses from Ferguson.
Kharma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab from Kharma .
Ferguson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kharma counters with a stiff right hand.
Ferguson throws a combination. Kharma tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Kharma .
Ferguson ducks under a wild hook from Kharma .#T1#
Kharma misses with a hook
and Ferguson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kharma manages to avoid it.
Kharma throws a sloppy body shot
and Ferguson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kharma is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Ferguson lands a big uppercut and Kharma crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kharma looks OK. Ferguson waves Kharma back to his feet!
Kharma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ferguson. That did some damage!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kharma walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Ferguson swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Khabib Ferguson!
Khabib Ferguson 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.
Bad Kharma was interviewed post fight and said '.......guess I got bad kharma'.

Event: LAFC 31
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1#
Kilmeister throws an overhand right that lands on Rousey's shoulder, as Rousey tries to avoid the shot.
Rousey throws a big shot that misses.
Rousey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilmeister throwing a counter right hand but Rousey manages to avoid it.
Rousey throws out a loose jab but Kilmeister uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Kilmeister misses.
Rousey misses with a left hand
and Kilmeister counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kilmeister misses with an uppercut. Rousey saw that one coming.
Kilmeister throws out a loose jab but Rousey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rousey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kilmeister throws a shot from downtown. Rousey moves away and avoids it.
Kilmeister seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kilmeister connects with a looping right hand.
A swing and a miss from Kilmeister.
Rousey throws out a counter right but Kilmeister avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rousey misses with a few strikes there.
Kilmeister is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rousey. Kilmeister does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Kilmeister there.
Rousey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kilmeister.
Rousey let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rousey takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Rousey uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kilmeister smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kilmeister is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rousey slips a jab from Kilmeister.
Despite the aggression on Rousey's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A big right from Kilmeister misses.
Rousey scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Lemmy Kilmeister has been cut.
Kilmeister is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rousey.
Kilmeister ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rousey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kilmeister.
Rousey swings for the body but Kilmeister moves out of range.
Kilmeister missing with a left hand there. Rousey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rousey misses with an uppercut. Kilmeister saw that one coming.
Kilmeister swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rousey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilmeister.
Rousey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Rousey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilmeister on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rousey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilmeister.
Rousey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rousey takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rousey lands a jab.
Kilmeister lunges at Rousey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rousey's hand. #KD2#
Rousey bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Kilmeister! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC2#Kilmeister is rocked!
Rousey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rousey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oh Kilmeister is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rousey gets to his feet and stands over Kilmeister, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Kilmeister felt that one! Rousey unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Kilmeister from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ron Rousey!
In his post fight interview, Ron Rousey gave a big smile as he said 'Jackie you sad sack of shit I told you last time you had no chance,this time I closed the door on our rivalry now kindly FUCKOFF LOSER!!!'.

Event: CDFC 29 Slice vs Jarvinen
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Routure instigates a clinch.
Routure misses with some punches.
Routure throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Routure fails to land.
Venom drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Routure lands a shot to the body.
Routure working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT2#It looks like Vick Venom has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Routure.
Routure looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Routure lands a left hand that snaps the head of Venom backwards.
Routure pushes Venom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Routure misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Routure.
Venom takes a shot to the head.
Venom is breathing heavily.
Routure lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Routure lands a nice uppercut.
Routure working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Routure digs a right hand into Venom's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Venom's gas tank.
Routure leaning his opponent against the cage.
Routure lands a left hand. #T1#
Venom looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Routure lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Venom.
Routure scores with a nice hook to the head.
Routure lands with a light punch inside.
Routure scores with a shoulder strike.
Routure works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Routure. #ROC2#Venom is rocked!#CUT2#Vick Venom's cut is getting worse.
Routure lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Venom to his knees! Routure keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Candy Routure!
Candy Routure seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TR32: They Wanna Be Us So Bad
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1#
Rotten lands a jab to the head.
Burch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burch connects with a nice looking jab.
Rotten throws out a loose jab but Burch uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Burch was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rotten.#KD2#
Rotten drops Burch with a beautiful combination! Burch stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rotten is looking for the KO!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burch just misses with a punch to the body.
Burch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burch. Rotten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rotten ducks under a wild hook from Burch.
Rotten throws a big shot that misses.
Rotten scores with a jab to the body.
Burch is breathing heavily.
Burch throws a shot from downtown. Rotten moves away and avoids it.
Burch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rotten looks to throw the jab but Burch is out of range.
Rotten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rotten lands a jab to Burch's midsection.
Burch ducks under a wild hook from Rotten.
Rotten misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Rotten moves into the clinch successfully.
Rotten tries to break free but Burch pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Rotten fails to land.
Burch definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rotten presses Burch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rotten tries to circle away but Burch has him pinned against the cage.
Burch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Burch tries to work over Rotten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burch tries to work over Rotten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Rotten escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rotten lands with a straight right. Burch didn't see that one coming.
Rotten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burch.
Burch slips under a jab from Rotten.
Burch misses the shot to the body.
Burch swings for the body but Rotten moves out of range.
Burch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burch throws out a loose jab but Rotten uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD2#
Rotten drops Burch with a beautiful combination! Burch stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rotten is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Burch is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rotten throws a hook but Burch avoids it easily.
Oh Burch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rotten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burch.
Rotten misses with a looping left.
Burch seems to have got his legs back now.
Rotten connects with a right hand. Burch shakes it off.#T2#
Rotten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burch.
Rotten misses with a double jab.
Rotten with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Burch throws a shot from downtown. Rotten moves away and avoids it.
Burch scores with a jab.
Rotten looks to land a left hand but Burch moved out of range nicely.
Burch slips under a jab.
Rotten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rotten lands a lovely overhand right.
Burch swings for the body but Rotten moves out of range.
Rotten looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rotten throws out the jab. #CL#
Burch closes the distance and pushes Rotten back into the cage.
Burch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rotten backwards.
Rotten misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3##BC#
Burch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rotten throws a poor cross that misses
and Burch counters with a nice uppercut.
Burch takes a swing at Rotten's ribcage but misses.
Burch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rotten moves away.
Burch swings for the body but Rotten moves out of range.
Burch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Burch lands a jab to the nose.
Rotten connects with a body shot.
Rotten looks to land a left hand but Burch moved out of range nicely.
Burch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rotten looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rotten scores with a hook to the body. Burch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Burch lands a glancing blow to the side of Rotten's head.
Burch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Rotten.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burch moves out of range as Rotten strikes.
Rotten fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Rotten swings widly with a right hand
and Burch counters with a stiff right hand.
Rotten looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Burch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rotten throws out a loose jab but Burch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burch misses with a hook. Rotten ducked under it nicely.
Burch lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zakaria Burch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Burch clinches up with Rotten and pushes him back against the cage.
Rotten struggles to land a body shot inside as Burch controls his hands.
Burch displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rotten up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rotten.
Burch missing with knees to the body.
Burch is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rotten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burch lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burch lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Burch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Axl Rotten dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rotten misses with a hook.
Rotten misses with a looping left.
Burch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Rotten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rotten throws a body punch but Burch moves out of range.
A big left from Rotten misses. #CL#
Burch moves into the clinch.
Burch looking to throw knees to the head but Rotten is blocking nicely.
Rotten is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Rotten has a couple of punches blocked by Burch.
Burch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Burch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burch tries to land a knee to the head but Rotten blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burch presses Rotten against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rotten working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rotten throws a head punch that misses.
Rotten throws a head punch that misses.
Rotten has a couple of punches blocked by Burch.
Burch tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Burch working Rotten over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rotten has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Burch stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rotten has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burch.
Rotten misses with some punches. #BC#
Burch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Burch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rotten.
Burch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burch is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL#
Burch moves into the clinch.
Rotten can't find room to land a body shot as Burch controls the action. #BC#
Burch breaks the clinch.
Rotten misses with a body punch
and Burch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Burch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rotten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burch slips a jab and a cross from Rotten. #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!
Burch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Burch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burch misses with a wild body shot.
Burch is looking to wear down Rotten with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Rotten gets tackled into the cage by Burch. Burch maintains the clinch.
Burch lands an uppercut.
Burch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rotten is defending well for now.
Rotten misses with a punch on the inside.
Rotten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rotten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zakaria Burch has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Burch blocking some punches.
Rotten throws a punch but it's blocked by Burch.
Burch presses Rotten against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Burch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rotten has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Burch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Burch stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Burch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rotten has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T3#
A short right from Burch on the inside.
Rotten misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burch avoiding damage. #BC#
Burch breaks from the clinch.
Burch misses with a body shot
and Rotten connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rotten moves out of range of the strikes.
Burch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rotten.
Burch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rotten moves away.
Rotten bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Burch's head backwards.
Rotten loads up on a big right hand but Burch slips the punch.
Rotten lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Burch misses the shot to the body.
Rotten pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Burch back to the cage. Rotten follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rotten moves away from the strike by Burch.
Burch connects with a right hand. Rotten shakes it off.#T4#
Burch misses with a body shot
and Rotten connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burch slips under a jab from Rotten.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rotten. Burch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rotten lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Burch moves into the clinch.
Burch makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Burch scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rotten is trying to push Burch away but Burch has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rotten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rotten.
Burch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Rotten fails to land.
Rotten blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rotten throws a punch but it's blocked by Burch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burch.
Rotten lands a hook that snaps the head of Burch backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zakaria Burch dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Good standup being displayed there by Rotten as he connects with a hook.
Rotten misses the jab.
Rotten lands a jab.
Rotten slips a straight right by Burch.
Burch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rotten throws out the jab.
Burch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rotten's jab looks to have found its range, popping Burch under the eye.
A jab from Burch finds it's way through Rotten's defenses.
Burch lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rotten. Burch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, jab by Burch - just one landing.
The fighters circling - Burch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rotten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burch connects with a single shot there.
Rotten goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rotten throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Burch colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Rotten as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Burch is left battered and dazed whilst Rotten and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Axl Rotten!
A relieved looking Axl Rotten thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: NRC Fight Night 8
Date: Mar 09, 2022

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Simovski misses the target.
Whang throws out a loose jab but Simovski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simovski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Whang misses with a takedown
and Simovski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Whang misses with a hook
and Simovski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Simovski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Whang looks to throw the jab but Simovski is out of range.
Simovski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whang.
Simovski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Whang looks winded!
Whang misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Simovski counters with a nice right hand that sends Whang toppling to the canvas! Whang scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Simovski finish him?!#CUT#It looks like Hyseon Whang has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whang ducks into an uppercut from Simovski and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stoyan Simovski!
Hyseon Whang was interviewed post fight and said 'I should have done better and I will be heading back to the gym immediately to work on those holes in my game.'.

Event: TR30: 30 For 30
Date: Mar 09, 2022

#R1#
Young scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like Rick Blackwell has been cut.
Blackwell slips under a jab from Young.
It looked like Blackwell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Young defending well as Blackwell loads up on a big left hand.
Blackwell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Blackwell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Young looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Young keeps the fight on the outside.
Young bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Young tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blackwell was well out of range. Poor timing from Young.
Blackwell misses with a hook. Young ducked under it nicely.
Blackwell throws a combination. Young tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Young circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blackwell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Young.
Young uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blackwell.
Young throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blackwell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blackwell's corner calls for a 1-2. Blackwell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blackwell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Young.
Young moves out of range of the strikes.#KD2#
Young drops Blackwell with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Blackwell looks back up at him and smiles so Young waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Blackwell is rocked!
Young avoids the body shot from Blackwell.
Young swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oh Blackwell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Young swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Young keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blackwell.
Young throws out a counter right but Blackwell avoids it with no problem.
Blackwell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Young counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Blackwell out cold! What a finish! Young is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryder Young!

Event: NRC Fight Night 7
Date: Mar 02, 2022

#R1#
Manifesto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT#It looks like Doc Gallows has been cut.
Nice body punch from Manifesto.
Gallows slips a straight right by Manifesto.
Doc Gallows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gallows takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gallows works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#It looks like Morbius Manifesto has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gallows takes a swing at Manifesto's ribcage but misses.
Manifesto lands a head shot.
Manifesto throws a jab but it's blocked by Gallows.
Gallows looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gallows lands with a good body shot.
Manifesto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manifesto ducks right into an uppercut from Gallows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manifesto looks to land a right hand but Gallows moved out of range.
Gallows slips a jab from Manifesto.
Manifesto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gallows defending well as Manifesto loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Gallows.
Gallows uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manifesto.
Gallows takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gallows looks winded!
Manifesto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gallows.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Manifesto has knocked Gallows down with a huge combo! Manifesto steps away and waves a wobbly Gallows back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Gallows is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Doc Gallows's cut even more.#T1#
Manifesto connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Gallows out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Morbius Manifesto!

Event: NRC 14
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Manifesto scores with a punch to the head.
Cutler slips a straight right by Manifesto.
Morbius Manifesto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manifesto misses with an uppercut. Cutler saw that one coming.
Cutler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manifesto was well out of range. Poor timing from Cutler.
A counter left hand to the body from Manifesto misses its target.
Manifesto lands a body shot.
Manifesto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cutler.#KD#
Manifesto feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Cutler sprawling to the canvas! Cutler rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Manifesto finish him?! #CUT#It looks like Brandon Cutler has been cut.
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!
Manifesto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cutler.
Manifesto throws a shot from downtown. Cutler moves away and avoids it.
Manifesto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cutler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manifesto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cutler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Manifesto throws a hook but Cutler avoids it easily.
Manifesto avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Manifesto misses the target.
Manifesto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#KD#
Manifesto drops Cutler with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cutler looks back up at him and smiles so Manifesto waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Cutler looks to throw the jab but Manifesto is out of range. #T1#
Manifesto swinging wildly here.
Cutler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manifesto seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#KD#
Manifesto cracks Cutler with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Manifesto has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cutler to stand back up!#ROC#Cutler is rocked!
Crack! Manifesto connects with the perfect overhand right and Cutler falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Manifesto!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Morbius Manifesto!

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