Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: NSC 41: Glatt vs Shorton
Date: Jul 23, 2019

#R1#
Gartzen looks for the body kick but Forbes saw that one coming.
Forbes throws a jab when Gartzen was well out of range.
Gartzen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Forbes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Forbes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gartzen. Gartzen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gartzen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Forbes.
Forbes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#
It looks like Muhammad Gartzen has been cut.
Forbes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gartzen sprawls well. Gartzen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Forbes gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forbes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Forbes stuns Gartzen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Forbes connects with a body shot.
Forbes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gartzen throws a head kick but Forbes moves out of range.
Gartzen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Forbes throws a looping overhand right but Gartzen ducks down to avoid it.
Gartzen stuffs the takedown.
Gartzen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Forbes misses with a looping left.
Nice jab there from Forbes.
Forbes misses with a looping right.
Gartzen is looking for a counter combo.
Gartzen takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Gartzen throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Forbes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gartzen won't be happy with that.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Forbes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gartzen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Forbes's guard! Nice work there by Gartzen! #SUB2#
Forbes has an active guard here but Gartzen has managed to pass into half guard.
Gartzen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Forbes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gartzen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gartzen's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bradford Forbes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Muhammad Gartzen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Gartzen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Forbes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gartzen swings for the body but Forbes moves out of range.
Forbes drops his hands momentarily and Gartzen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Forbes misses with a hook.
Gartzen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gartzen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Forbes.
Bradford Forbes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gartzen throws a shot from downtown. Forbes moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forbes jabs Gartzen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Forbes misses with a right hand
and Gartzen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Forbes thinking.
Gartzen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Forbes's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Forbes throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Forbes misses with a looping left.
Forbes throws a hook to the side of Gartzen's head but Gartzen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gartzen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gartzen.#CUT#
It looks like Bradford Forbes has been cut.
Gartzen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Forbes under the eye.
Muhammad Gartzen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Forbes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Forbes just misses with a punch to the body.
Gartzen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Forbes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bradford Forbes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gartzen throws a hook but Forbes avoids it easily.
Forbes throws a hook but Gartzen blocks it.
Gartzen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Forbes connects with a body shot.#T2#
Gartzen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Forbes sizes up Gartzen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gartzen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Forbes slips under a jab.
Gartzen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Forbes has time to react.
Forbes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gartzen misses with a looping left.
Forbes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Forbes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gartzen counters with a three punch combo that has Forbes backing up. Forbes nods at Gartzen to acknowledge the strikes.
Forbes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gartzen counters with a nice uppercut.
Forbes ducks under a wild hook from Gartzen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Muhammad Gartzen will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Forbes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gartzen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Forbes misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Forbes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Forbes is trying to work for a kimura but Gartzen is defending well. #SUB2#
Forbes is looking for submissions but instead, Gartzen has regained full guard.
Muhammad Gartzen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Forbes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Gartzen wants to stand but Forbes is controlling the position.
Bradford Forbes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Forbes pushes down on Gartzen's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Forbes is looking for a kimura but Gartzen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Forbes to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Forbes is looking for a kimura but Gartzen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Forbes to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Forbes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gartzen defends it well. #SUB2#
Forbes is working for a kimura but Gartzen is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Forbes prevents Gartzen from improving his position.#SUB2#
Forbes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gartzen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Forbes. #SUB2#
Forbes seems to be working for a kimura but Gartzen defends the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bradford Forbes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Forbes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Bradford Forbes!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Bradford Forbes!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Bradford Forbes!

Bradford Forbes wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Bradford Forbes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: NSC 34: Experiment vs Partio
Date: Jun 25, 2019

#R1#
Forbes throws a shot from downtown. Winston moves away and avoids it.
Forbes takes one to the side of the head.
Forbes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Forbes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD2#
Forbes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Winston is trying to defend but Forbes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Forbes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Winston has managed to free his arm - good work.
Winston is looking to control Forbes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Winston avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston wants to improve his position but Forbes is controlling well.
Forbes tries to pass to full mount but Winston defends it.
Winston's coaches at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$ have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Forbes is trying to control. Winston wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Winston wants to improve his position but Forbes is controlling well. #SUB2#
Forbes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Winston is just riding it out for now. Forbes eventually gives up the hold.
Winston slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Forbes stopping the sweep attempt from Winston.
Forbes postures up.
Forbes wants to control from the top but Winston keeps moving.
Winston wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Forbes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Winston is keeping the position for now.
Winston trying to control the position here.
Forbes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Forbes trying to control the position from guard on top but Winston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Winston scoring well with a low kick there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winston connects with the punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Forbes blocks the leg kick.
Winston throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Winston lands a glancing blow to the side of Forbes's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Winston dominated that round.
That's time! Winston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Forbes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A solid body kick from Winston.
Winston misses with a kick to the body.
Forbes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A telegraphed right hand from Winston misses the target.
Forbes throws a poor cross that misses
letting Winston counter with a right hand.
Forbes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Winston is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Some wild striking there from Winston.
Winston throws a head kick that half lands.
Winston lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Winston.#CUT#
It looks like Bradford Forbes has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winston takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Winston looks for the body kick but Forbes saw that one coming.
Winston fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Forbes.
Winston throws a head kick but Forbes moves out of range. #T1#
Winston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Forbes.
Forbes avoids a kick to the body.
Harry Winston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Forbes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Forbes needs to keep his hands up - Winston had a free shot at his head there.
Winston feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Forbess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Forbes lands a nice hook to Winston's body. Winston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Winston throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Forbes counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Forbes swings around for an armbar but Winston sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Forbes's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Forbes has his foot on Winston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Winston works his way back into a safe position though.
Winston controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bradford Forbes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Forbes has a closed guard, preventing Winston from standing up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Winston got a little sloppy there for a moment and Forbes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Winston has managed to get both his arms back between Forbes's legs - danger averted.
Winston will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Winston trying to stand up but can't free himself from Forbes's guard.#T2##SUB2#
Forbes working for a triangle but Winston defends it easily.
Forbes keeping moving, preventing Winston from controlling successfully.
Forbes wants to get back to his feet but Winston passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Winston dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bradford Forbes's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Winston throws a leg kick but Forbes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Winston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Forbes lands a jab to the nose.
Winston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Forbes.
Forbes lands with a hook. Winston tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Winston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Winston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice cross by Winston.
Forbes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Winston. Winston circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Donk. Winston catches Forbes right on the button with a cross.
Winston tries to move into range but Forbes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Winston throws the kick towards the body but Forbes avoids it.
Winston with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Forbes to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Forbes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Forbes scores with a jab to the body.
Winston connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Winston throws a right hand that Forbes ducks under and follows up with a left that Forbes also avoids with ease.
Forbes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Forbes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Winston's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Winston as he connects with a hook.
Forbes looks to land a left hand but Winston moved out of range nicely.
Forbes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winston was well out of range. Poor timing from Forbes.
Winston tries a head kick but it misses.
Forbes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A big right from Winston misses.
And Forbes tries to counter it with a takedown but Winston pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Winston lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Winston walks into a jab.
Winston lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Winston 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winston tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Forbes blocks the low kick.
Winston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Forbes circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
A good leg kick by Winston.
Forbes ducks under a wild hook from Winston.
Forbes throws a counter combo.
Winston looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Forbes moves out of range of the body kick from Winston.
Forbes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Winston half committed to a counter leg kick.
Winston slips a straight right by Forbes.
Forbes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winston.
Harry Winston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Forbes lands the left hand.
Forbes misses the shot to the body.
Forbes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Forbes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Winston.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Winston with a jab.
Winston with a jab.
Bradford Forbes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Winston tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Forbes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Forbes.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bradford Forbes.
I think Winston 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Harry Winston!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Harry Winston!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Harry Winston!

Harry Winston wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Harry Winston 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: NSC 29: Singh vs Dupree
Date: Jun 04, 2019

#R1#
Reilly blocks a jab.
Reilly slips a jab from Forbes.
Forbes blocks a head kick by Reilly.
Nice straight punches there by Reilly. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reilly.
Forbes misses with a hook.
Reilly swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Forbes misses the body punch
and Reilly counters with a one-two to the body.
Forbes throws a combination. Reilly tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Forbes throws a hook but Reilly avoids it easily.
Reilly is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Forbes.
A jab from Reilly does it's job there.
Reilly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reilly with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Forbes to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Forbes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reilly is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Forbes.
Mike Reilly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reilly staying out of range there.
Forbes shoots in but Reilly avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Reilly gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Reilly trying to control the position.
Forbes trying to control but Reilly is working from the bottom.
Forbes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Reilly haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
Reilly is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Reilly working a defensive guard here.
Forbes trying to control but Reilly is working from the bottom.
Forbes preventing the sweep.
Reilly is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Forbes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Forbes misses the jab.
Reilly is looking to counter the offense by Forbes and move into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bradford Forbes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Forbes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reilly.
Reilly is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Forbes.
Reilly looks to land a left hand but Forbes moved out of range nicely.
Forbes throws a hook but Reilly blocks it.
Reilly tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Forbes manages to circle out of the way.
Forbes connects with a looping right hand.
Reilly slips under a jab from Forbes.
Reilly misses with a jab, cross combination.
Forbes with the counter takedown but Reilly avoids it easily.
Forbes misses with a right hand
and Reilly counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Reilly has closed the distance and engaged Forbes in a clinch.
Reilly working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Forbes tries to pull guard but Reilly won't allow it.
Forbes stalling in the clinch but Reilly improves position. #T1#
Reilly tries to work over Forbes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reilly blocking some punches.
Forbes avoids a wild elbow strike from Reilly.
Forbes blocking some punches.
Forbes misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Forbes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reilly.
Reilly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reilly scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Forbes gets control of Reilly's arms and successfully pulls guard. Forbes will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Reilly knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Forbes on the ground.
Forbes keeping full guard, as Reilly tries to pass.
Reilly is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Reilly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2##SUB2#
Forbes throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Reilly escapes and throws Forbes's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Reilly controls the position from side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reilly continues to stall.
Forbes is trying to control Reilly's posture but Reilly avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Reilly dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Forbes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reilly tries to counter by clinching up but Forbes breaks away and moves out of range.
Reilly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Forbes.
As Forbes tries to get set, Reilly tries to push him back and clinch up but Forbes manages to avoid the attempt.
Forbes looks to score with a jab to the body but Reilly is just out of range.
Forbes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Forbes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reilly at a distance.
Forbes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Forbes misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Reilly counters by moving into the clinch.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forbes is trying to pull guard but Reilly has him pressed against the ropes.
Reilly prevents a body shot from Forbes.
Reilly is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Forbes blocks an uppercut.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
Reilly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Forbes backwards.
Reilly working aggressively here.
Reilly presses Forbes against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Forbes misses with some punches.
Forbes is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Forbes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reilly walks away with a smile on his face. Forbes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Forbes throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Reilly counters by clinching up.
Forbes blocks an uppercut.
Mike Reilly has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Forbes drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Forbes working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Reilly has passed into half guard!
Reilly is trying to control. Forbes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reilly stalling away here and it's allowed Forbes to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Forbes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB2#
Forbes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Reilly passes into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Reilly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Forbes keeps working.
Forbes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Reilly wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reilly trying to control the position but Forbes is working away.
Bradford Forbes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Forbes is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Reilly showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Reilly 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Mike Reilly!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Mike Reilly!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Mike Reilly!

Mike Reilly wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Mike Reilly, 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: OFC: Blood Night LX
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Henriksen throws a combination. Forbes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
It looks like Bradford Forbes has been cut.
Henriksen scores with a hook.
Forbes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at whitey's gym in the buildup to the fight.
Henriksen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Forbes feinted with a counter takedown.
We've been informed that Henriksen 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.
Henriksen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Forbes swats away the attempt to clinch by Henriksen.
Forbes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Forbes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Forbes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Forbes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Henriksen moves in looking to clinch but Forbes pushes him off.
Henriksen misses with a hook.
Henriksen moves out of range as Forbes strikes.
Henriksen misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Henriksen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Forbes, pushing him back against the cage.
Forbes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Forbes.
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!
Forbes misses with a body punch.
Forbes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Forbes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Henriksen.
Henriksen fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Henriksen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Henriksen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Forbes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Henriksen looking for a takedown.
Bradford Forbes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Henriksen.
Henriksen blocks an uppercut.
Forbes pushes Henriksen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henriksen misses with a body punch. #TD#
Forbes jumps guard. #SUB#
Forbes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henriksen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henriksen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Forbes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Henriksen trying to control the position from guard on top but Forbes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Henriksen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Forbes dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Forbes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2##SUB2#
Henriksen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Forbes defends well.
Henriksen is trying to control the position but Forbes postures up. #SUB#
Forbes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Henriksen is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Henriksen is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Henriksen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Forbes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Henriksen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Forbes has managed to get both his arms back between Henriksen's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB#
Forbes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Henriksen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Henriksen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Henriksen! #REVB#
Forbes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Henriksen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henriksen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Forbes is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Forbes working to try and regain half guard.
Forbes manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4##SUB2#
Henriksen seems to be working for a kimura but Forbes defends the submission attempt.
Henriksen wants to free his trapped foot but Forbes is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Forbes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Henriksen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Forbes sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Henriksen is trying to work for a kimura but Forbes is defending well. #SUB#
Forbes looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexander Henriksen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bradford Forbes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Forbes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Forbes lands a really nice looking cross but Henriksen seems unphased.
Forbes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henriksen.
Henriksen misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Forbes to counter with a crisp jab.
Forbes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Henriksen doesn't seem bothered though.
Forbes jabs Henriksen right on the nose. Henriksen blinks but takes it well.
Henriksen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Henriksen doesn't manage to clinch there - Forbes circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henriksen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Henriksen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henriksen misses with a kick to the body.
Forbes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Forbes throws out a loose jab but Henriksen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bradford Forbes is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Henriksen ducks under a wild hook from Forbes.
Forbes loads up on a big right hand but Henriksen slips the punch.
Henriksen cracks Forbes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Forbes dips to his left and cracks Henriksen with an uppercut!
Forbes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Henriksen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Forbes works Henriksen's body with a nice hook.
Henriksen connects with an inside leg kick.#TD#
Forbes shoots in and gets a takedown into Henriksen's guard.
Forbes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henriksen can do to turn this around?
Henriksen controls Forbes momentarily but Forbes frees himself. #SUB2#
Henriksen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Forbes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Forbes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Forbes wants to control from the top but Henriksen keeps moving. #T2##SUB2#
Henriksen throws his legs up looking for a submission but Forbes uses it to pass to side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Henriksen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Forbes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Henriksen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Henriksen is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Forbes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Henriksen, who protects the arm well.
Bradford Forbes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB#
Forbes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Forbes tries to move to mount but Henriksen blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Forbes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Henriksen wants to control but Forbes postures up.
Henriksen tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Forbes tries for a kimura but Henriksen is defending well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Forbes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Forbes tries for a kimura but Henriksen is defending well.
Forbes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Henriksen's legs.
Henriksen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Forbes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Forbes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bradford Forbes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bradford Forbes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Henriksen misses with a body shot.
Henriksen throws a shot from downtown. Forbes moves away and avoids it.
Henriksen misses with a hook #TD#
and Forbes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Henriksen! #SUB#
Forbes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Forbes swings around for an armbar but Henriksen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Forbes's guard.
Henriksen wants to control from the top but Forbes keeps moving. #SUB#
Forbes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Henriksen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Forbes can't keep his opponent in guard - Henriksen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1##SUB2#
Henriksen wants to work for an arm triangle but Forbes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Forbes moves into full guard.
Forbes keeping moving, preventing Henriksen from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Henriksen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Forbes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Henriksen, into his guard. #REVR#
Henriksen can't keep his opponent in guard - Forbes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Forbes seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Henriksen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Forbes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henriksen is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Forbes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Forbes works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Forbes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Henriksen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Henriksen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Henriksen.#SUB#
Forbes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Forbes wants to control from the top but Henriksen keeps moving. #SUB#
Forbes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Forbes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Forbes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Forbes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Henriksen is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Forbes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Henriksen keeping moving, preventing Forbes from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Henriksen is looking for a triangle but Forbes pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Forbes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Henriksen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Henriksen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Henriksen! #REVB#
Henriksen passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Forbes!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henriksen takes Forbes's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Forbes is in trouble. #SUB2#
Henriksen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Forbes defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: OFC 398: Genesis
Date: Jan 09, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Forbes shoots in and gets a takedown into Baha's guard.
Forbes wants to control from the top but Baha keeps moving. #SUB2#
Forbes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Baha looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Baha looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Baha! #REVR#
Forbes is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Forbes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forbes regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Forbes looking for submissions off his back.
Baha wants to get back to his feet.
Baha with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Forbes wants to control but Baha is keeping busy. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Forbes looking for submissions off his back.
Forbes is staying active underneath Baha, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Baha not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Forbes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baha pulls his head out easily.
Forbes trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Baha will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Forbes tries to lock up and control but Baha gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Forbes tries to buck Baha off but he can't manage it.
Forbes sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Forbes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Forbes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baha pulls his head out easily.
Forbes moves into full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Forbes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baha defends well.
Baha wants to pass the guard but Forbes is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Forbes is looking for a triangle but Baha pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Forbes wants to sweep here but Baha controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bradford Forbes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Baha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Baha looks to land a right hand but Forbes moved out of range.
Forbes jabs Baha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Forbes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Baha under the eye.
Forbes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice defenses there by Forbes.
Forbes misses with a hook.
Baha throws a looping overhand right but Forbes ducks down to avoid it.
Baha looks to land a right hand but Forbes moved out of range.
Baha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Baha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baha ducks under a wild hook from Forbes.
A little feinted left hand from Baha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forbes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baha.
It looked like Baha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Forbes walks into a left hand.
Baha throws a left and a right that both miss
and Forbes counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Forbes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baha.
A big left from Baha misses. #T1#
Baha misses with a double jab.
Baha throws a lazy right hand but Forbes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baha tries a head kick but it misses.
Forbes throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Baha to counter with a crisp jab.
Baha throws a hook but Forbes blocks it.
Forbes throws a series of strikes that have Baha backpedaling.
Forbes misses with a hook.
Forbes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Baha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Forbes.
A shot to the liver by Forbes. Beautiful body shot.
Badou Baha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Forbes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forbes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Baha paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Baha misses with a straight right.
Baha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Forbes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Badou Baha is winning the standup battle so far.
Baha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Forbes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baha.
Baha is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Forbes throws a hook but Baha avoids it easily.
Baha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Baha slips under a jab.
Forbes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Forbes is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A swing and a miss from Baha.
Forbes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Forbes slips a straight right by Baha.
Forbes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Baha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Baha takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Baha throws a body kick that misses.
Forbes feints the counter takedown.
Baha throws a shot from downtown. Forbes moves away and avoids it.
Badou Baha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Baha misses its intended target. #T3#
Baha looks to throw the jab but Forbes is out of range.
Baha staying out of range there.
Forbes tests Baha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Forbes.
Forbes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Baha swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Forbes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baha.
And Forbes tries to counter it with a takedown but Baha pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Forbes scores with a punch to the head.
Forbes shoots in and drives through. Baha sprawls well.
Forbes connects with a single shot there.
Forbes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Forbes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baha.
Baha throws out a loose jab but Forbes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baha scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Baha looks to throw the jab but Forbes is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Forbes. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Forbes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Forbes connects with a body shot that sends Baha's belly button to the back.
Forbes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Baha.
Forbes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baha manages to avoid it.
Forbes scores with a jab. Baha acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Baha looks to land a right hand but Forbes moved out of range.
Forbes slips a jab from Baha.
Forbes moves out of range as Baha strikes.
Forbes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Forbes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baha misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baha misses with an uppercut
and Forbes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baha throws a body punch but Forbes moves out of range.
Forbes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Baha to score with a decent uppercut.
Forbes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baha.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Badou Baha will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Baha loads up on a big right hand but Forbes slips the punch.
Forbes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Forbes lands with a good body shot.
Forbes connects with a single shot there.
Forbes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baha.
A jab lands there for Baha.
Baha missing with a left hand there. Forbes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baha throws a hook but Forbes blocks it.
Forbes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baha throws out the jab.
Forbes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Baha slips a jab from Forbes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forbes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A cross from Forbes lands.
Forbes misses with a left hand
and Baha counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Forbes.
Baha is looking to counter with a body kick.
Baha throws a hook but Forbes blocks it.
Forbes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Baha misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Forbes counters with a single leg into guard. Baha didn't expect that.
Forbes stays in close to Baha's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Forbes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Baha dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Forbes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baha doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baha manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Forbes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baha defends it easily.#SUB2#
Forbes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Baha passes into side control. #T2#
Forbes can't do much from the bottom here.
Baha wants to stand but Forbes is controlling his arm.
Forbes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Forbes is trying is best to control the position here.
Baha is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Forbes manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Forbes has his foot on Baha's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baha works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Forbes looking for a guillotine here but Baha defends easily.
Baha knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Forbes on the ground.#SUB2#
Forbes pushes a forearm under Baha's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Baha is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bradford Forbes!
A victorious Bradford Forbes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Badou Baha spoke after the fight, saying 'Be back soon my fans.'.

Event: OFC 394: Bateman vs Declan
Date: Dec 19, 2018

#R1#
Coleman ducks under a wild hook from Forbes.
Coleman throws a big counter combination but Forbes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Coleman misses with a body shot.
Coleman scores with a spinning back kick!
Coleman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Forbes.
Forbes fails with a takedown attempt.
Coleman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Coleman throws a series of punches but Forbes moves out of range.
Coleman lands with an overhand left.
Coleman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Coleman throws a lazy right hand but Forbes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Forbes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Forbes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Coleman defending well as Forbes loads up on a big left hand.
Forbes misses with a body shot. #T1#
Coleman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Coleman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Forbes takes a swing at Coleman's ribcage but misses.
Coleman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Forbes misses with a wild body shot.
Forbes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A telegraphed right hand from Forbes misses the target.
Forbes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Coleman slips a straight right by Forbes.
Forbes defending well as Coleman loads up on a big left hand.
Forbes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Forbes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Coleman. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Coleman. Forbes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Forbes looks to throw the jab but Coleman is out of range.
Coleman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Coleman misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd cheers as Coleman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Forbes doesn't seem phased though.
Nice body punch from Forbes.
Forbes 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.
Coleman misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Forbes counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Forbes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Coleman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Forbes.
Coleman wants to get back to his feet.
Forbes trying to pass the guard but Coleman defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Forbes seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Forbes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Coleman is just riding it out for now. Forbes eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Forbes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Coleman is just riding it out for now. Forbes eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Forbes wants to work for an arm triangle but Coleman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Forbes wants to control but Coleman is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Forbes looking for a submission but Coleman manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Coleman keeping full guard, as Forbes tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bradford Forbes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Coleman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Coleman.
Horrible takedown attempt by Forbes or perhaps it was just good defense by Coleman, which made it look bad.
Coleman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Coleman with a nice cross.
Coleman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Forbes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab lands there for Forbes.
Forbes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like Bradford Forbes has been cut.
Coleman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Forbes.
Greg Coleman is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Coleman misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Coleman misses with a few strikes there.
Coleman misses with a straight right.
Coleman looks to land a combination but Forbes avoids it well.
Forbes takes a swing at Coleman's ribcage but misses.
Coleman throws the kick towards the body but Forbes avoids it.
The fighters circling - Forbes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Forbes tries to move into range but Coleman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Coleman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Forbes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Forbes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coleman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Greg Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Forbes misses with a body punch
and Coleman counters with a series of strikes. Forbes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Forbes throws a jab but it's blocked by Coleman.
A looping hook to the body misses from Forbes. Coleman does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Forbes loads up on a big right hand but Coleman slips the punch.
Forbes cracks a nice hook into Coleman's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coleman throws a hook to the side of Forbes's head but Forbes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coleman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Forbes on the side of the head.
Forbes throws an off balance right hand
and Coleman counters with a series of strikes. Forbes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Forbes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Forbes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coleman moves away.
Coleman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Forbes can do to turn this around?
Forbes looks to throw the jab but Coleman is out of range.
Coleman moves out of range as Forbes strikes.
Coleman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coleman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Greg Coleman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Coleman. #T3#
Coleman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Forbes scores with a decent looking hook.
Coleman throws a leg kick which misses Forbes's front leg but catches the back leg as Forbes tries to avoid it.
Forbes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coleman.
A telegraphed right hand from Forbes misses the target.
Coleman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Some wild striking there from Coleman.
Coleman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Forbes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Forbes feints the counter takedown.
Forbes takes a swing at Coleman's ribcage but misses.
Coleman lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
Forbes misses with a looping left.
A leg kick checked by Forbes.
Forbes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Coleman throws a right and a left that Forbes avoids nicely.
Forbes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A decent looking cross lands there for Forbes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Forbes with a hook.
Forbes throws a jab when Coleman was well out of range.#TD2#
Forbes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Coleman on his heels. He'll look to pass Coleman's guard now, I'm sure.
Forbes tries to free his leg and advance position but Coleman is retaining full guard.
Forbes looking to sit in guard and control but Coleman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Coleman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bradford Forbes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Coleman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Coleman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Forbes on the side of the head.
Coleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coleman looks to throw the jab but Forbes is out of range.
Coleman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Forbes's calf.
The fighters circling - Forbes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Forbes throws a body punch but Coleman moves out of range.
Forbes avoids the body shot from Coleman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman misses with an uppercut.
Coleman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Forbes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Forbes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coleman defending well as Forbes loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Forbes moves out of range as Coleman strikes.
And Forbes tries to counter it with a takedown but Coleman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Coleman misses with a hook. Forbes ducked under it nicely.
Forbes scores with a hook.
Coleman lands a head kick!
Coleman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Forbes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Forbes just misses with a punch to the body.
Forbes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coleman manages to avoid it.
Coleman throws a lazy right hand but Forbes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Forbes slips a jab from Coleman.
Forbes with the counter takedown but Coleman avoids it easily.
Coleman throws a head kick that Forbes semi-blocks. #T2#
Coleman scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Coleman. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circling - Forbes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coleman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Forbes looks to land a combination but Coleman avoids it well.
Coleman misses with a low kick.
Coleman throws a right hand that Forbes ducks under and follows up with a left that Forbes also avoids with ease.
Forbes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Forbes just misses with a punch to the body.
Forbes misses with an uppercut.
Coleman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Forbes cracks Coleman with a good jab.
Greg Coleman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Forbes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Coleman throws a jab when Forbes was well out of range.
Coleman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coleman pushes Forbes away with a front kick.
Forbes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Forbes throws a body punch but Coleman moves out of range.
Forbes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coleman.
Coleman misses the shot to the body.
Coleman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Coleman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Coleman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coleman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Forbes lands with a cross. #T4#
Coleman slips a jab from Forbes.
Forbes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coleman manages to avoid it.
Forbes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Coleman moves out of range as Forbes strikes.
Coleman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Forbes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Coleman tries to bum rush Forbes with a series of wild strikes but Forbes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Forbes. Coleman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Forbes fails with a takedown attempt.
Coleman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Coleman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Coleman 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: OFC 384: Maneno vs Murphy
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
Forbes lands with a shot to the body.
Tyson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Forbes feints the counter takedown.
A jab lands there for Forbes.#TD2#
Forbes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tyson's half guard.#SUB2#
Forbes is working for a kimura but Tyson is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Forbes is trying to work for a kimura but Tyson is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forbes trying to control the action but Tyson is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Forbes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Forbes trying to control from Tyson's half guard. Tyson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Forbes looking to sit in guard and control but Tyson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Tyson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Forbes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2##SUB2#
Forbes has an active guard here but Tyson has managed to pass into half guard.
Forbes trying to control but Tyson postures up.
Forbes is looking for a sweep. Tyson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Forbes looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Forbes is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tyson jumps into side control!
Forbes tries to control but Tyson manages to take his back.
Tyson controls the position.
Forbes can't escape the position.
Forbes holding on to Tyson's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Tyson controls the action.#T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Forbes wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mike Tyson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Forbes misses with a hook.
Tyson slips a jab from Forbes.
Tyson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Forbes throws a sloppy body shot
and Tyson counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Bradford Forbes has been cut.
Tyson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the body from Forbes misses
and Tyson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Forbes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Tyson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tyson misses with a body kick.
And Forbes tries to counter it with a takedown but Tyson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Forbes slips a straight right by Tyson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forbes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Forbes scores with a nice right hand.
Forbes takes a swing at Tyson's ribcage but misses.
Forbes avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
Tyson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Forbes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tyson under the eye.
A head kick by Tyson misses
and Forbes counters with a right hand to the body.
Tyson misses with a wild body shot.
Forbes misses with a jab, cross combination.
A shot to the liver by Forbes. Beautiful body shot.
Bradford Forbes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Forbes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyson.
Forbes moves out of range of the strikes.
Forbes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mike Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyson swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Tyson avoids the body shot from Forbes.
Tyson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tyson lands with a nice body kick.
No joy there for Forbes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It appears Tyson was looking to counter with a kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Forbes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyson throws the left hand but Forbes avoids the punch easily.
Forbes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Forbes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tyson counters with a solid body kick.
Tyson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tyson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tyson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice jab there from Forbes.
Forbes needs to keep his hands up - Tyson had a free shot at his head there.
Forbes slips under a jab.#T3#
Forbes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tyson.
Tyson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Forbes.
Forbes throws a jab when Tyson was well out of range.
Forbes avoids the head kick by Tyson.
Forbes lands with a straight right. Tyson didn't see that one coming.
Tyson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Forbes finds it's way round the side to connect with Tyson's head.
Forbes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tyson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tyson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tyson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Forbes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tyson misses with a head kick. #T4#
Tyson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Forbes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Forbes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Forbes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tyson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Forbes loads up on a big right hand but Tyson slips the punch.
Forbes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tyson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Forbes lands a nice shot to the body.
Tyson tries to bum rush Forbes with a series of wild strikes but Forbes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Forbes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Forbes throws a hook to the side of Tyson's head but Tyson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bradford Forbes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bradford Forbes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Forbes lands a right hook to the body.
Forbes lands a jab to the head.
Forbes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Forbes throws a hook but Tyson blocks it.
Forbes misses the body punch
and Tyson counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Forbes misses.
Tyson slips a straight right by Forbes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Forbes.
Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Forbes moves away.
Forbes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tyson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Forbes.
It looked like Tyson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Forbes.
Tyson tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Tyson slips a straight right by Forbes.
Forbes swings for the body but Tyson moves out of range.
Tyson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Forbes misses with a combination
and Tyson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tyson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Forbes swings widly with a right hand
and Tyson counters with a leg kick.
Forbes 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.
Tyson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Forbes throws out the jab.
Tyson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Forbes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Forbes defending well as Tyson loads up on a big left hand.
Forbes with the counter takedown but Tyson avoids it easily.#T2#
Tyson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bradford Forbes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tyson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Forbes.
Tyson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tyson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Forbes throws a poor cross that misses
and Tyson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Forbes throws a looping overhand right but Tyson ducks down to avoid it.
Forbes misses with a right hand
and Tyson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Forbes throws a jab when Tyson was well out of range.
Tyson throws a shot from downtown. Forbes moves away and avoids it.
Forbes's corner calls for a 1-2. Forbes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Forbes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Tyson.
An attempted straight right counter from Tyson misses the target.
Forbes staying out of range there.
Forbes misses with a wild body shot.
Tyson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Forbes.
Forbes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tyson.
Forbes throws a lazy uppercut
and Tyson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Forbes misses with a hook
letting Tyson counter with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Forbes. Beautiful body shot.
Forbes checks a leg kick.
Forbes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Forbes on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Good work by Forbes as he checks the leg kick.#KD#
Tyson cracks Forbes with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tyson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Forbes to stand back up!#CUT#
That has opened up Bradford Forbes's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Forbes misses with a hook
and Tyson counters with a flying knee that drops Forbes! Tyson dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Tyson!
Mike Tyson very nearly forgot to thank FORCEE amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: OFC 374: Barathian vs Bed III
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1#
Grishin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Grishin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Forbes looks to throw the jab but Grishin is out of range.
Grishin darts in looking for a takedown but Forbes gets double underhooks and turns Grishin into the cage.
Forbes misses with a body shot
and Grishin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grishin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grishin! But no joy.
Grishin blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forbes misses with a body punch
and Grishin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grishin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Forbes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Forbes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Forbes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Forbes misses with a takedown
and Grishin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Forbes lunges at Grishin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grishin's hand.
Forbes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Forbes swinging wildly here.
Forbes throws an off balance right hand
and Grishin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Forbes lands a nice hook to Grishin's body. Grishin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Forbes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grishin.#T2#
Grishin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Forbes.
Grishin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grishin fails to land the takedown.
Grishin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Forbes throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Grishin counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Forbes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Grishin counter with a right hand.
Forbes connects with a jab.
Forbes misses with the combination. #T3#
Forbes throws a body shot but no joy.
Forbes misses with a body shot.
Forbes throws a jab but it's blocked by Grishin.
Grishin is looking for the big counter here.
Grishin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Forbes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grishin scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheers as Forbes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grishin doesn't seem phased though.#TD#
Forbes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Forbes prevents Grishin from improving his position.#SUB#
Forbes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Forbes is looking for a kimura but Grishin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Forbes to get the leverage. #T4#
Forbes is trying to control the action in half guard but Grishin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grishin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Grishin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Forbes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Forbes is trying to work for a kimura but Grishin is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bradford Forbes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Forbes lands the left hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Forbes, as that shot connected.
Forbes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #ROC#
Grishin is rocked!
Grishin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Forbes.
Grishin is still on wobbly legs! Can Forbes finish him?
Grishin goes for a double leg but Forbes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Forbes continues to drive forward.
Forbes throws a monster overhand right that drops Grishin! Forbes follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bradford Forbes!
After winning the bout, Bradford Forbes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: KOFC 117 - Slurper vs Jeffries
Date: Aug 05, 2018

#R1#
Forbes misses with a body shot.
Forbes looks to land a right hand but Mirage moved out of range.
Mirage swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Forbes scores with a shot to the body.
Mirage lands a nice looking body shot.
Forbes works Mirage's body with a nice hook.
Forbes misses with a looping left.
Mirage was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mirage throws a body punch but Forbes moves out of range.
Forbes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mirage defends it well.
Mirage tries to land a front kick but Forbes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Forbes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mirage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forbes looks to land a left hand but Mirage moved out of range nicely.
Forbes throws a body shot but no joy.
Mirage fires out a quick counter leg kick but Forbes just manages to avoid it.
Mirage is looking to score with low kicks.
Mirage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alphonzo Mirage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Forbes looks to land a left hand but Mirage moved out of range nicely.
Mirage connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mirage with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mirage.
Mirage closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mirage throws a body shot but no joy.
Mirage closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mirage.
Forbes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Forbes misses with an uppercut. Mirage saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Mirage tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the body from Forbes misses
and Mirage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mirage connects with a body shot that sends Forbes's belly button to the back.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Forbes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mirage thuds his right hand into Forbes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mirage just misses with a punch to the body.
Mirage lands a head shot.
Forbes misses with a lunging right hand
letting Mirage counter with a right hand.
Mirage connects with the punch.
Mirage is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Forbes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mirage thinks about countering with a body kick.
Forbes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've been told by Mirage's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mirage with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mirage tries to score with a low kick but Forbes moves his leg out of the way.
Forbes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mirage.#T3#
Forbes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mirage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mirage quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Forbes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Forbes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mirage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mirage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Forbes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mirage.
Mirage slips a straight right by Forbes.
Mirage lunges at Forbes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Forbes's hand.
Mirage takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mirage feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Forbes's calf.
Mirage is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Forbes steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mirage. That one must have hurt.
Mirage looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bradford Forbes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Good work by Forbes as he checks the leg kick.
Mirage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Forbes connects with a looping right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mirage goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mirage - that will leave a mark!
Forbes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Forbes misses with a straight left.
Forbes throws a body punch but Mirage moves out of range.
Mirage lets loose with a powerful body kick. Forbes will feel that in the morning.
Forbes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That kick from Mirage tenderised Forbes's leg. Forbes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mirage connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alphonzo Mirage dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A shot to the liver by Mirage. Beautiful body shot.
Mirage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Forbes can do to turn this around?
Mirage defending well as Forbes loads up on a big left hand.
Mirage half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mirage misses with a low kick.
Mirage lands with a straight right. Forbes didn't see that one coming.
Forbes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mirage was well out of range. Poor timing from Forbes.
Mirage tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Forbes is able to avoid easily.
And Forbes tries to counter it with a takedown but Mirage pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Forbes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mirage manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Mirage on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mirage looks for the body kick but Forbes saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forbes misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Mirage there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Forbes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice cross by Forbes.#T1#
Forbes lands a jab.
Mirage tests Forbes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mirage fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Forbes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mirage throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Forbes with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Mirage counter with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Mirage.
Forbes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mirage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Forbes was well out of range. Poor timing from Mirage.
Forbes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Mirage throws a solid leg kick but Forbes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mirage.
Forbes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Forbes misses with a body shot
and Mirage counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mirage misses with an attempted mid kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Forbes might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mirage has got the better of the exchanges.
Mirage looks to score with a jab to the body but Forbes is just out of range.
Mirage throws a front kick that sends Forbes stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Mirage.
Mirage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mirage looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Forbes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Forbes has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mirage.
Forbes throws a hook but Mirage blocks it.#T3#
Forbes throws a big shot that misses.
Mirage scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as Forbes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Forbes lands a nice shot to the body.
Mirage 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.
Forbes needs to keep his hands up - Mirage had a free shot at his head there.
Forbes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mirage can pounce on him.
Forbes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Forbes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mirage.
Forbes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Forbes misses with a takedown
and Mirage counters with a nice body kick.
Forbes is breathing heavily.#T4#
Mirage keeps Forbes at a distance using the push kick.
Mirage throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mirage digs a good body shot into Forbes's ribs.
A punch lands to the side of Forbes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Forbes steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mirage. That one must have hurt.
Decent striking displayed by Mirage there.
Mirage scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mirage lands a nice leg kick that just misses Forbes's sensitive parts.
Forbes takes a swing at Mirage's ribcage but misses.
You can see that Forbes has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Forbes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Forbes misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alphonzo Mirage dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mirage pushes Forbes away with a front kick.
A punch lands to the side of Forbes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Forbes throws out a loose jab but Mirage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Forbes misses with a hook.
Forbes throws a body punch but Mirage moves out of range.
Mirage thuds his right hand into Forbes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#
It looks like Bradford Forbes has been cut.
Mirage throws a nice looking combination but Forbes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Forbes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Forbes blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forbes throws out a loose jab but Mirage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Forbes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mirage delivers a nice body kick.
Mirage throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alphonzo Mirage is winning the standup battle so far.
Mirage keeps Forbes at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
Mirage cracks the inside of Forbes's front leg.
Mirage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Forbes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Forbes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mirage lands with a kick to the ribs.
Forbes walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mirage.
Mirage throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Forbes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mirage defends it well.
Mirage scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mirage slips under a jab from Forbes.
Mirage scores with a decent looking hook.
A swing and a miss from Forbes.#T2#
Forbes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Forbes takes a swing at Mirage's ribcage but misses.
Mirage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Forbes.
Mirage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Forbes was well out of range. Poor timing from Mirage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Forbes misses with a right hand
and Mirage counters with an outside leg kick.
Forbes throws a right hand that misses
and Mirage counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mirage throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Forbes's head.
Mirage lands a leg kick that knocks Forbes off balance momentarily.
An inside leg kick from Mirage misses.
Mirage lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Forbes looks to score with a jab to the body but Mirage is just out of range.#T3#
Forbes misses the shot to the body.
Mirage takes a swing at Forbes's ribcage but misses.
Mirage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Forbes manages to avoid it.
Forbes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mirage defends it well.
Forbes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mirage was well out of range. Poor timing from Forbes.
Forbes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mirage throws a jab but it's blocked by Forbes.
Forbes feints the counter takedown.
Mirage connects with a body shot.
Good work by Forbes as he checks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Forbes.
Mirage connects with a single shot there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Forbes works the jab nicely.#T4#
Forbes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mirage moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mirage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mirage throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mirage lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mirage moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mirage slips under a jab from Forbes.
It appears Mirage was looking to counter with a kick there.
Mirage slaps away a takedown attempt from Forbes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mirage lands a nice hook to Forbes's body. Forbes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bradford Forbes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alphonzo Mirage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Forbes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mirage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alphonzo Mirage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mirage has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GPG: 40
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
Forbes misses with a straight right.
Ibeabuchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ibeabuchi works Forbes's body with a nice hook.
Forbes throws the left hand but Ibeabuchi avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Ibeabuchi misses its target.
Forbes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibeabuchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Forbes.
Ibeabuchi fails to land with a series of punches.
Ibeabuchi misses the jab.
Forbes wants to counter with a clinch but Ibeabuchi pushes him away.
Reginald Forbes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibeabuchi misses with a hook
letting Forbes counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Ike Ibeabuchi has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forbes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ibeabuchi.
Forbes misses with a wild combination.
Ibeabuchi connects with a jab.#T1#
Ibeabuchi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ibeabuchi swings widly with a right hand
and Forbes counters with a straight right hand.
Ibeabuchi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Just Scrap MMA and BJJ in the buildup to the fight.
A jab from Forbes finds it's way through Ibeabuchi's defenses.
Ibeabuchi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Forbes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibeabuchi.
Ibeabuchi lands a body shot.
Forbes throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Forbes instigates a clinch.
Ibeabuchi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Forbes struggles to land a body shot inside as Ibeabuchi controls his hands. #T2#
Forbes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Forbes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ibeabuchi backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Forbes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Forbes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Forbes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Forbes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Forbes misses with some punches.
Forbes throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibeabuchi.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ibeabuchi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Forbes backwards.
Ibeabuchi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ibeabuchi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Forbes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Forbes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ibeabuchi wants to get back to striking at distance but Forbes won't allow it.
Ibeabuchi is trying to break free.
Nice body punch from Ibeabuchi.
Ibeabuchi tries to work over Forbes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Forbes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Forbes pushes Ibeabuchi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Forbes misses with some punches.
Forbes misses with a punch to the body.
Forbes swings wildly with an uppercut but Ibeabuchi uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Ibeabuchi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ibeabuchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Forbes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Forbes looks to throw the jab but Ibeabuchi is out of range.
Forbes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Forbes throws a right hand that misses
and Ibeabuchi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Forbes. That snapped Ibeabuchi's head back. #CUT2#
Ike Ibeabuchi's cut is getting worse.
Ibeabuchi walks into a stiff left hand from Forbes.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Forbes just misses with a punch to the body.
Forbes looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibeabuchi is just out of range.
Forbes tests Ibeabuchi's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
Ike Ibeabuchi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Forbes loads up on a big right hand but Ibeabuchi slips the punch.
Forbes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Forbes looks to land a left hand but Ibeabuchi moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Forbes clinches up with Ibeabuchi and pushes him back against the cage.
Ibeabuchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Forbes tries a body shot but Ibeabuchi blocks it.
Forbes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibeabuchi.
Forbes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ibeabuchi blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reginald Forbes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ike Ibeabuchi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Forbes. Ibeabuchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Forbes looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibeabuchi is just out of range.
Ibeabuchi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Forbes throws a body shot but no joy.
Forbes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibeabuchi moves away.
Ibeabuchi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Forbes scores with a shot to the body.
Ibeabuchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Forbes.
A swing and a miss from Forbes.
Ibeabuchi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reginald Forbes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forbes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Forbes there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#
It looks like Reginald Forbes has been cut.#CL2#
Forbes pushes Ibeabuchi up against the cage in a clinch.
Forbes works on Ibeabuchi's body with a couple of short punches.
Forbes throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibeabuchi. #T1#
Forbes working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Ibeabuchi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Forbes scores with a hook to the body. Ibeabuchi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Forbes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Forbes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ibeabuchi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ibeabuchi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Forbes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Forbes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ibeabuchi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Forbes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ibeabuchi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Forbes! But no joy.
Forbes lands with a straight right. Ibeabuchi didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Ibeabuchi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Forbes swings for the body but Ibeabuchi moves out of range.
Forbes misses with an uppercut. Ibeabuchi saw that one coming.
Forbes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ibeabuchi tries to bum rush Forbes with a series of wild strikes but Forbes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ibeabuchi throws a shot from downtown. Forbes moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Forbes misses its intended target.
Ibeabuchi cracks Forbes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Forbes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ibeabuchi counters with a nice body shot.
Ibeabuchi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Forbes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Forbes misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Ibeabuchi lands a nice looking body shot.
Ibeabuchi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Forbes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ibeabuchi.
Ibeabuchi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ibeabuchi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Forbes is breathing heavily.
Ibeabuchi swats away the attempt to clinch by Forbes.
Ibeabuchi throws a one two combo.
Ibeabuchi misses with a body shot. #T4##KD#
Ibeabuchi lands a left and a right that send Forbes crashing to the mat, dazed. Ibeabuchi thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibeabuchi lands a head shot.#ROC#
Forbes is rocked!
Forbes swings for the body but Ibeabuchi moves out of range.
Ibeabuchi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ibeabuchi misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Forbes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Forbes.
Ibeabuchi looking to stall.
Ibeabuchi trying to stall but Forbes improves his position.
Forbes scores with a shoulder strike.
Forbes throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ike Ibeabuchi will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ibeabuchi, as that shot connected.
Ibeabuchi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ibeabuchi ducks under a wild hook from Forbes.
Forbes misses with a lunging right hand
and Ibeabuchi counters with a straight right hand.
Forbes throws a big shot that misses.
Ibeabuchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Forbes manages to avoid it.
Ibeabuchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibeabuchi misses the body punch
and Forbes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Forbes looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibeabuchi is just out of range.
Ibeabuchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Forbes misses with a wild body shot.
Ibeabuchi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Forbes misses with a body shot
letting Ibeabuchi counter with a right hand.
Forbes misses with a hook to the body
letting Ibeabuchi counter with a right hand.
Forbes misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Ibeabuchi misses its target.
Forbes throws the left hand but Ibeabuchi avoids the punch easily.
Ibeabuchi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Forbes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ibeabuchi 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.
Ibeabuchi avoids the body shot from Forbes.
Ibeabuchi throws a lazy right hand but Forbes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ibeabuchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Ibeabuchi thuds his right hand into Forbes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Forbes looks to throw the jab but Ibeabuchi is out of range.
Forbes misses with a wild body shot.
Forbes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Forbes throws a body punch but Ibeabuchi moves out of range. #CL2#
Forbes clinches.
Forbes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Forbes misses with some punches.
Forbes gets through Ibeabuchi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Forbes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Forbes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Forbes misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Forbes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Forbes misses with a punch on the inside.
Forbes lands with a light punch inside. #CUT2#
Jeez, Ike Ibeabuchi's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Ibeabuchi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ibeabuchi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ibeabuchi scores with a shot to the side of Forbes's head.
Forbes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Forbes lands with a right to the head.
Forbes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Forbes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ibeabuchi blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Ibeabuchi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Forbes.
Forbes throws a head punch that misses.
Forbes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ibeabuchi blocks an uppercut.
Forbes doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
A short uppercut from Forbes.
Forbes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Forbes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ibeabuchi lands a shot to the body.
Forbes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Ibeabuchi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ibeabuchi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Forbes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Forbes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ibeabuchi lands a jab to the head.
Forbes just misses with a punch to the body.
Forbes misses with a body shot
and Ibeabuchi counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Forbes, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #KD#
Ibeabuchi drops Forbes with a beautiful combination! Forbes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ibeabuchi is looking for the KO!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Ike Ibeabuchi did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Ibeabuchi looks to throw the jab but Forbes is out of range.
Forbes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ibeabuchi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Forbes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ibeabuchi rather than just go for the knockout.
Forbes misses with a body shot.
Forbes swings widly with a right hand
enabling Ibeabuchi to counter with a crisp jab.
Ibeabuchi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Forbes misses the jab.
Ibeabuchi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Forbes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forbes misses with a looping left.
Ibeabuchi thuds a left hand into Forbes's body.
Forbes is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Forbes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ibeabuchi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Forbes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Forbes misses with a lunging right hand
and Ibeabuchi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ibeabuchi lands a nice looking body shot.
Ibeabuchi throws a jab but it's blocked by Forbes.
Ibeabuchi scores with a hook to the body. Forbes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Forbes avoids the body shot from Ibeabuchi.
Ibeabuchi defending well as Forbes loads up on a big left hand.
Ibeabuchi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ibeabuchi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Ibeabuchi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Forbes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ibeabuchi scores with a jab to the head.
Ibeabuchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Ibeabuchi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Forbes.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Ibeabuchi has knocked Forbes down with a huge combo! Ibeabuchi steps away and waves a wobbly Forbes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Forbes is still on wobbly legs! Can Ibeabuchi finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibeabuchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Forbes.
Ibeabuchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Forbes.
Forbes seems to have recovered his senses.
Forbes switches off momentarily and Ibeabuchi cracks him with a monster right hand! Forbes topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Ibeabuchi dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Ibeabuchi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ike Ibeabuchi!
Ike Ibeabuchi retains his heavyweight title!

Event: KOFC 114 - Fungus vs Murhaa 2
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Forbes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Couture connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Couture dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Couture uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Forbes.
Couture ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Forbes ducks under a wild hook from Couture.
Couture swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Forbes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Couture moves away.
Couture swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short left from Couture.
Couture fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Forbes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Forbes misses with a punch to the body.
Forbes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Couture tries to work over Forbes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Forbes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Couture blocks a body shot from Forbes.
Couture lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Forbes or not. #T1#
Forbes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Couture just stands there and leans against the cage.
Forbes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Forbes jumps guard but Couture turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Couture fails to land.
Couture scores with a hook to the body.
Forbes blocks a body shot from Couture. #TD2#
Forbes pulls guard effortlessly.
Couture has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Forbes looking for a guillotine here but Couture defends easily.
Couture trying to move into half guard but instead Forbes has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Couture wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Forbes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Forbes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
Forbes trying to control but Couture is working from the bottom.
Couture on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Couture tries to get out of the position.
Forbes preventing the sweep.
Forbes trying to control but Couture is working from the bottom.
Couture knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Forbes on the ground.#SUB2#
Forbes drops back looking for a leg! Couture is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Couture manages to kick Forbes off! Forbes jumps back into Couture's guard. #SUB2#
Forbes drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Forbes seems to have locked his on tight now - Couture screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Forbes, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Bradford Forbes!
After winning the bout, Bradford Forbes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Dan Couture had this to say: 'did u fart? or is that ur breath??'.

Event: GPG 38
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1#
Menshikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Menshikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Forbes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Menshikov throws out the jab.
Forbes defending well as Menshikov loads up on a big left hand.
Menshikov misses with a hook. Forbes ducked under it nicely.
Forbes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Menshikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Menshikov moves away from the strike by Forbes.
Nice straight punches there by Menshikov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Menshikov.
Forbes scores with a jab. Menshikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Forbes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Menshikov on the side of the head.
Menshikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Menshikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Forbes counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menshikov avoids the body shot from Forbes.
Forbes defending well as Menshikov loads up on a big left hand.
Forbes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Forbes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Forbes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Forbes misses with a shot to the body
and Menshikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Forbes throws a hook but Menshikov avoids it easily.
Forbes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Menshikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slow jab from Menshikov misses its intended target.
A big left from Menshikov misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Forbes misses the target.
Forbes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Forbes lands a glancing blow to the side of Menshikov's head.
Forbes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Menshikov misses with a jab to the body
and Forbes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Menshikov. Those never looked like landing.
Forbes tries to close the distance and clinch but Menshikov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Forbes misses with a looping right.
Menshikov throws out a counter right but Forbes avoids it with no problem.
Forbes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Forbes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Menshikov 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.
Menshikov 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.
Menshikov throws a combination that misses
and Forbes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Maxim Menshikov has been cut.
A slow jab from Menshikov misses its intended target.
Nice shot by Menshikov.
Menshikov slips under a jab from Forbes.
Forbes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Menshikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Forbes.
Menshikov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Menshikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Forbes counters with a right hand to the body.
Menshikov digs a good hook to Forbes's body.
Forbes throws a body punch but Menshikov moves out of range.
Menshikov misses with a body shot.
Menshikov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Forbes at a distance. #T3#
Menshikov misses with a wild body shot.
Menshikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Menshikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Menshikov.
It looks like Forbes has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Menshikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Forbes.
Menshikov misses with a straight right.
Forbes misses with a body shot.
Forbes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Menshikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Forbes.
Menshikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Forbes.
Menshikov misses with a shot to the body
and Forbes counters with a nice uppercut.
Forbes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Forbes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The fighters circling - Forbes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Menshikov misses.
A combination from Menshikov does no damage.
Menshikov swings for the body but Forbes moves out of range.
Menshikov misses with a right hand
enabling Forbes to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Menshikov does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Forbes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Forbes looks to throw the jab but Menshikov is out of range.
Menshikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Menshikov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Forbes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Menshikov misses the jab.
Menshikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Forbes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Menshikov.
Forbes throws a big shot that misses.
Menshikov throws out a counter right but Forbes avoids it with no problem.
Forbes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Menshikov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Forbes's head.
Forbes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Menshikov.
Menshikov cracks Forbes with an open hand slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Forbes just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Maxim Menshikov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maxim Menshikov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Menshikov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Forbes backs up against the cage.
Menshikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Menshikov slips a straight right by Forbes.
Forbes drops his hands momentarily and Menshikov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Forbes tries to close the distance and clinch but Menshikov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Menshikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Menshikov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Menshikov slips under a jab from Forbes.
Menshikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Menshikov lands an overhand right.
Forbes misses with a body shot
and Menshikov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Menshikov throws a lazy right hand but Forbes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Menshikov misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Forbes misses its target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forbes moves out of range as Menshikov strikes.
Menshikov looks to land a right hand but Forbes moved out of range.
Forbes throws an overhand right that lands on Menshikov's shoulder, as Menshikov tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Forbes misses with an uppercut.
Menshikov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Forbes's head.
Menshikov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Menshikov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Menshikov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Forbes throws a right hand that misses
letting Menshikov counter with a right hand.
Menshikov fails to land with a series of punches.
Menshikov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Forbes at a distance.
Menshikov throws a hook to the side of Forbes's head but Forbes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Forbes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Menshikov manages to avoid it.
Forbes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Menshikov.
Menshikov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Forbes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Menshikov keeps the fight on the outside.
Forbes ducks under a wild hook from Menshikov.#T2#
Menshikov lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forbes throws a shot from downtown. Menshikov moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Menshikov misses its intended target.
Forbes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Forbes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A swing and a miss from Menshikov.
Menshikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Forbes.
Menshikov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Menshikov throws a series of punches but Forbes avoids them all with ease.
Menshikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Menshikov throws a body punch but Forbes moves out of range.
Menshikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Forbes throws a poor cross that misses
and Forbes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Forbes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Menshikov.
Forbes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Forbes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Menshikov.
Forbes throwing a counter right hand but Menshikov manages to avoid it.#T3#
Forbes looks to score with a jab to the body but Menshikov is just out of range.
Menshikov 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.
Menshikov takes a swing at Forbes's ribcage but misses.
Forbes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Menshikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Forbes counters with a left and a right that stings Menshikov.
Forbes throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Forbes has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Forbes.
Menshikov lands a right hand. #BC2#
Menshikov breaks from the clinch.
Menshikov moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menshikov. Forbes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Menshikov punishes Forbes's body with a nice straight punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Forbes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menshikov.
Forbes slips a straight right by Menshikov.#T4#
Forbes misses with an uppercut.
Menshikov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Forbes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Menshikov.
Menshikov throws a hook but Forbes blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Menshikov.
Menshikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Menshikov lunges at Forbes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Forbes's hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Menshikov.
Forbes dips to his left and cracks Menshikov with an uppercut!
Forbes swings for the body but Menshikov moves out of range.
Forbes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Menshikov scores with a one two! Forbes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Menshikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maxim Menshikov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Forbes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Menshikov.
Forbes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab lands there for Forbes.
Forbes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Menshikov moves away.
Menshikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Forbes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Menshikov misses with a straight left.
Menshikov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Forbes connects with a body shot.
Menshikov misses the body punch
and Forbes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Forbes connects with a looping right hand.
Menshikov walks into a stiff left hand from Forbes.
Menshikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menshikov lands an overhand right.
Menshikov swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Forbes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Forbes missing with a left hand there. Menshikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Forbes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Menshikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Forbes throws a body shot but no joy.
Menshikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Menshikov misses with a wild body shot.
Forbes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Menshikov finds it's way round the side to connect with Forbes's head.
Menshikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Menshikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Forbes.
Menshikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Forbes throws a body punch but Menshikov moves out of range.
Menshikov lands a jab to the nose.
Forbes connects with a jab.
Menshikov works Forbes's body with a nice hook.
Menshikov moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Forbes looks to throw the jab but Menshikov is out of range.
Forbes swings for the body but Menshikov moves out of range.
Menshikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Forbes walks into a straight right hand from Menshikov.
Forbes cracks Menshikov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Forbes scores with a nice right hand.
Menshikov misses with a straight right.
Menshikov moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch combination from Forbes misses.
Menshikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Menshikov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Menshikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Forbes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Forbes. Menshikov does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Menshikov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Forbes's hands.
Forbes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Menshikov counters with a nice body shot.
Menshikov throws a looping overhand right but Forbes ducks down to avoid it.
Menshikov lands a jab to Forbes's midsection.
Menshikov misses with a straight right.
Forbes moves in looking to clinch but Menshikov pushes him off.
Reginald Forbes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A combination from Menshikov does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menshikov. Forbes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Menshikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Forbes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Forbes tries to clinch up but Menshikov circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice side step and Menshikov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Forbes drops his hands momentarily and Menshikov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Menshikov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Menshikov looks to throw the jab but Forbes is out of range.
Maxim Menshikov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Menshikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Forbes just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Menshikov! But no joy.
Menshikov cracks Forbes with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Menshikov misses.
Menshikov scores with a jab.
Menshikov throws a lazy right hand but Forbes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Forbes throws a jab when Menshikov was well out of range.
Forbes just misses with a punch to the body.
Menshikov throws a shot to the body.
Menshikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Forbes misses the shot to the body.
Forbes swings for the body but Menshikov moves out of range.
Forbes misses with a wild body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: KOFC 110 - Karelin vs Hallick
Date: Jun 12, 2018

#R1#
A combination from Yervoy does no damage.
Donk. Forbes catches Yervoy right on the button with a cross.
Yervoy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Forbes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yervoy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ipilimumab Yervoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yervoy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Forbes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yervoy.
Forbes throws a body punch but Yervoy moves out of range.
Yervoy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Forbes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#
It looks like Bradford Forbes has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Yervoy.
Yervoy lands with a hook. Forbes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Forbes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Forbes dodges the punch combination from Yervoy.
Forbes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yervoy's hands.
Yervoy moves away from the strike by Forbes. #T1#
Yervoy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Forbes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Forbes slips under a jab.
Forbes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Forbes cracks Yervoy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yervoy throws a shot to the body.
Yervoy cracks Forbes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yervoy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Forbes lands a body shot.
Forbes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Forbes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yervoy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Forbes moves away.
Forbes digs a good hook to Yervoy's body.
Forbes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Forbes slips under a jab from Yervoy.
Forbes feints the counter takedown.
Forbes slips a straight right by Yervoy.#T2#
Forbes lands a glancing blow to the side of Yervoy's head.
Yervoy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Forbes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yervoy takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT2#
It looks like Ipilimumab Yervoy has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Forbes, as that shot connected. #TD2#
Forbes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Yervoy sprawls well initially but Forbes persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Forbes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yervoy sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Forbes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Forbes moves into full mount! Yervoy won't be happy about that!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yervoy tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3##SUB2#
Forbes is working for a guillotine from mount but Yervoy frees his head quite easily.
Yervoy is squirming around, avoiding Forbes's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Forbes looking for a guillotine from mount but Yervoy is having none of it. #SUB2#
Forbes working for a submission but Yervoy is keeping him at bay.
Yervoy is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB2#
Forbes jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Yervoy manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Forbes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yervoy is looking to regain half guard here but Forbes keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Yervoy is working hard here to advance position.
Yervoy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Forbes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Forbes is working for a kimura but Yervoy is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Forbes is working for a submission of some sort.
Forbes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yervoy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Forbes is working for a kimura but Yervoy is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bradford Forbes 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#
Yervoy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Forbes avoids the body shot from Yervoy.
Forbes with the counter takedown but Yervoy avoids it easily.
Yervoy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yervoy misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Forbes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Yervoy is defending against the submission attempts here by Forbes. #SUB2#
Forbes is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Forbes is working for a submission of some sort.
Yervoy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB2#
Forbes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yervoy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Forbes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yervoy is just riding it out for now. Forbes eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Forbes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Forbes is looking for a kimura here.
Yervoy tries to get to full guard but Forbes has control of the leg. #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.
Yervoy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Forbes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Forbes trying to control the position from guard on top but Yervoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Forbes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yervoy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Forbes has managed to get both his arms back between Yervoy's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Yervoy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Forbes trying to control the position from guard on top but Yervoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yervoy wants to improve his position but instead Forbes has moved into half guard. #T3#
Forbes wants to control but Yervoy is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Yervoy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yervoy wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Forbes is looking for a kimura but Yervoy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Forbes to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Forbes is trying to work for a kimura but Yervoy is defending well. #SUB2#
Forbes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Forbes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yervoy sees it coming and defends easily.
Yervoy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yervoy.
Forbes tries to free his leg and advance position but Yervoy is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Yervoy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yervoy can't keep his opponent in guard - Forbes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Yervoy wants to improve his position but Forbes is controlling well.
Forbes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yervoy keeps working. #SUB2#
Forbes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yervoy defends it well. #SUB2#
Forbes is looking for a kimura but Yervoy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Forbes to get the leverage.
Yervoy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yervoy.
Forbes trying to control but Yervoy is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Yervoy has his foot on Forbes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Forbes works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bradford Forbes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Yervoy misses the body punch #TD2#
and Forbes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Forbes. #SUB#
Yervoy is looking for a triangle but Forbes pushes his legs off easily.
Forbes won't allow Yervoy to sweep him here.
Forbes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yervoy's guard. #SUB2#
Forbes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yervoy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Forbes. #SUB2#
Forbes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Forbes seems to be working for a kimura but Yervoy defends the submission attempt.
Bradford Forbes has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yervoy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Forbes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Forbes's back!#T1##SUB#
Yervoy is looking for the choke from the back position but Forbes is controlling his hands well.
Yervoy struggling to keep hold of the position.
Yervoy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Forbes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Forbes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Forbes manages to reverse the position and now he's in Yervoy's guard. Nice work there by Forbes. #SUB#
Yervoy has his foot on Forbes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Forbes works his way back into a safe position though.
Forbes stands and throws Yervoy's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Forbes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yervoy regains half guard.#SUB2#
Forbes is looking for a kimura but Yervoy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Forbes to get the leverage.
Yervoy tries to get to full guard but Forbes has control of the leg.
Ipilimumab Yervoy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Yervoy looking for submissions off his back.
Yervoy is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Forbes is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Forbes seems to be looking for submissions.
Yervoy is looking to improve his position.
Forbes is keen to just control but Yervoy is a slippery customer.#T3##SUB2#
Forbes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yervoy manages to get to full guard.
Forbes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Forbes trying to control the position from guard on top but Yervoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yervoy wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Forbes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Yervoy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Forbes's guard. #REVR##T4##SUB2#
Forbes looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Yervoy is defending well. Forbes quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Yervoy has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Forbes celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bradford Forbes!
After winning the bout, Bradford Forbes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: KOFC 104 - Out vs Leonidas
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Sturridge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sturridge throws out a loose jab but Forbes uses good head movement to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Forbes.
Forbes throws an off balance right hand
and Sturridge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Forbes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sturridge.
Forbes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Isaiah Sturridge has been cut.
Sturridge scores with a crisp jab that stopped Forbes in his tracks.
Sturridge connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Forbes momentarily.
Forbes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Forbes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sturridge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Forbes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good work by Forbes as he checks the leg kick.
Forbes takes one to the chin there.
Sturridge loads up on a big right hand but Forbes slips the punch.
Forbes misses with a wild body shot.
Forbes throws a right hand that Sturridge ducks under and follows up with a left that Sturridge also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forbes ducks under a wild hook from Sturridge.
Forbes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Forbes ducks under a wild hook from Sturridge.
Forbes misses with a body shot.
Sturridge swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Forbes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sturridge!
You can see the frustration on Sturridge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Forbes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sturridge has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Forbes but great work by Sturridge.
You can see the frustration on Forbes's face as Sturridge controls the position.
Forbes takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Forbes is looking to reverse the position.
Sturridge slows the pace down. #T2#
Forbes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sturridge wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Forbes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sturridge's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Forbes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sturridge scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Forbes trying to get back to full guard but Sturridge takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Forbes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
Sturridge trying to control but Forbes is having none of it.
Forbes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sturridge controlling from mount.
Sturridge lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#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.
Sturridge controlling the pace for now.
Sturridge trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Forbes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sturridge lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Forbes is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Isaiah Sturridge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Isaiah Sturridge's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Forbes misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Sturridge holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Forbes misses with the head strike.
Sturridge lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Sturridge manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sturridge.
Sturridge is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sturridge throws a hook to the side of Forbes's head but Forbes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sturridge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Forbes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sturridge throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Forbes counters with a takedown into side control.
Forbes working away.#SUB#
Forbes swings around for an armbar but Sturridge sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Forbes's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Forbes is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Sturridge rolls with it to try and escape but Forbes cranks on the arm and Sturridge is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bradford Forbes!
A relieved looking Bradford Forbes 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: GPG 31
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
Forbes throws a hook but Pearson blocks it.
Pearson looks to land a left hand but Forbes moved out of range nicely.
Pearson throws a body punch but Forbes moves out of range.
Forbes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Forbes looks to score with a jab to the body but Pearson is just out of range.
Forbes just misses with a punch to the body.
Forbes tries to close the distance and clinch but Pearson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pearson moves into range and connects with a jab.
A cross from Pearson lands.
Pearson misses with a hook. Forbes ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pearson connects with a single shot there.
Pearson lunges at Forbes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Forbes's hand.
Pearson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Pearson drops Forbes with a beautiful combination! Forbes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pearson is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Forbes is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Reginald Forbes has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pearson knocks out Forbes with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Pearson before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Pearson picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Norman Pearson!
Norman Pearson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: KOFC 98 - Leonidas/Forclit 3
Date: Apr 08, 2018

#R1#
Forbes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morgan.
Forbes misses with a hook
and Morgan counters with a nice uppercut.
Forbes misses with a hook.
Chase Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Forbes avoids the body shot from Morgan.
Morgan swings for the body but Forbes moves out of range.
Morgan works the jab nicely.
Morgan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Morgan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Forbes.
Morgan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Forbes slips a jab from Morgan.#CL#
Morgan closes the distance and pushes Forbes back into the cage.
Forbes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
Forbes jumps guard. #SUB2#
Forbes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Forbes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morgan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB2#
Forbes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Morgan with a nice head shot there.
Our spies down at at Bójka inform us that Forbes has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Morgan wants to control from the top but Forbes keeps moving. #SUB2#
Morgan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Forbes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morgan has managed to get both his arms back between Forbes's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Morgan landing with the ground and pound.
Morgan forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Forbes actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Forbes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Morgan is taking a breather. Forbes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3#
Forbes wants to get back to his feet.
Morgan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Forbes keeps working.
Morgan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Forbes is looking to improve his position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Forbes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No joy there for Forbes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Forbes throws a body punch but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan throws a big shot that misses.
Forbes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Morgan defends it well.
Morgan wants to clinch up but Forbes keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Forbes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Morgan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Forbes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Morgan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Forbes has Morgan in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Forbes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Chase Morgan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Morgan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Forbes with the counter takedown but Morgan avoids it easily.
Forbes misses with an uppercut. Morgan saw that one coming.
Jab by Morgan.#CUT#
It looks like Bradford Forbes has been cut.
Morgan ducks right into an uppercut from Forbes.
Morgan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Morgan. Those never looked like landing.
Nice uppercut there from Forbes.
Morgan wants to clinch
and Forbes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morgan throws a jab but it's blocked by Forbes.
Morgan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Morgan moves forwards but Forbes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgan missing with a left hand there. Forbes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Forbes misses with the combination. #T1#
Morgan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Morgan works over Forbes's head and body with a nice combination.
Forbes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Morgans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Forbes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Morgan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Forbes.
A low kick from Morgan misses #TD2#
and Forbes counters with a shoot takedown. Morgan fights it but they end up in guard.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Forbes from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Forbes postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Morgan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Forbes, into his guard. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2##SUB2#
Morgan has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Forbes to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Morgan is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Forbes pulls down on the head and he's put Morgan to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bradford Forbes!
Bradford Forbes seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: PFF 24w Ribbler vs Goncalves
Date: Mar 14, 2018

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Forbes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#
It looks like Ike Ibeabuchi has been cut.#CL#
Forbes rushes Ibeabuchi and presses him up against the cage.
Ibeabuchi tries to work over Forbes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Ibeabuchi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Forbes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ibeabuchi.
Ibeabuchi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Forbes avoids the body shot from Ibeabuchi.
Ibeabuchi thuds a left hand into Forbes's body.
Forbes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ibeabuchi throws an off balance right hand
and Forbes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ibeabuchi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibeabuchi looks to land a left hand but Forbes moved out of range nicely.
Forbes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ibeabuchi's corner calls for a 1-2. Ibeabuchi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Forbes. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
The fighters circling - Forbes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Forbes connects with a right hand. Ibeabuchi shakes it off.
Ibeabuchi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Ibeabuchi misses.
Ibeabuchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Forbes misses with an uppercut. Ibeabuchi saw that one coming.
Forbes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Forbes throws an off balance right hand
letting Ibeabuchi counter with a right hand.
Ibeabuchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Forbes.
Ibeabuchi 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.
Forbes misses with a body shot
and Ibeabuchi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Forbes lands with a hook. Ibeabuchi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Ibeabuchi throws a combination. Forbes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibeabuchi throws a hook but Forbes blocks it.
Forbes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Forbes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibeabuchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Forbes.
Forbes throws a jab when Ibeabuchi was well out of range.
Ibeabuchi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ibeabuchi thuds a left hand into Forbes's body.
Ibeabuchi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Forbes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibeabuchi.
Forbes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ibeabuchi counters with a nice uppercut.
Ibeabuchi misses with the combination. #T3#
Forbes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ibeabuchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibeabuchi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Forbes at a distance.
A jab from Forbes does it's job there.#CUT#
That has opened up Ike Ibeabuchi's cut even more.
Ibeabuchi throws a nice looking combination but Forbes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Forbes. Ibeabuchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Ibeabuchi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Forbes throws a body shot but no joy.
Ibeabuchi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Ibeabuchi thuds his right hand into Forbes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Forbes misses with a straight right.
Forbes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Forbes is breathing heavily.
Ibeabuchi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Forbes.
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!#CL#
Forbes clinches up against the cage.
Forbes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Forbes misses with a body punch.
Ibeabuchi gets through Forbes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Forbes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ibeabuchi stalling in the clinch but Forbes improves position.
Forbes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Forbes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ibeabuchi prevents a body shot from Forbes.
Ibeabuchi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Forbes blocks a body shot from Ibeabuchi.
Ibeabuchi blocks a body shot from Forbes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ike Ibeabuchi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ike Ibeabuchi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Forbes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Forbes ducks under a wild hook from Ibeabuchi.
Forbes swings for the body but Ibeabuchi moves out of range.
Ibeabuchi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Forbes lands a slapping body shot.
Reginald Forbes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Forbes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ibeabuchi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ibeabuchi catches Forbes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Forbes misses the shot to the body.
Forbes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibeabuchi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forbes throws a combination that misses
and Forbes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Forbes is looking to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Forbes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Forbes.#T1#
Ibeabuchi defending well as Forbes loads up on a big left hand.
Ike Ibeabuchi seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Forbes moves into the clinch successfully.
Forbes struggles to land a body shot inside as Ibeabuchi controls his hands.
Forbes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Forbes pushes Ibeabuchi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ibeabuchi misses with a punch on the inside.
Forbes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ibeabuchi backwards.
A hook to the body from Ibeabuchi.
Ibeabuchi lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ibeabuchi.
Forbes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Forbes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Forbes as the two fighters clinch.
Ibeabuchi wants to stall.
Ibeabuchi wants to stall.
Ibeabuchi looking to stall. #T2#
Ibeabuchi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ibeabuchi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Forbes backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Forbes can't find room to land a body shot as Ibeabuchi controls the action.
Ibeabuchi blocks a body shot from Forbes.
Ibeabuchi misses with a punch to the body.
Ibeabuchi blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Forbes.
Ibeabuchi is trying to maintain a safe position but Forbes gets an underhook and turns Ibeabuchi into the cage.
A short left from Forbes.
Ibeabuchi is looking to break free of the clinch but Forbes has double underhooks.
Reginald Forbes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Forbes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Forbes fails to land. #BC2#
Ibeabuchi breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Forbes clinches up against the cage.
Forbes avoiding damage.
Forbes swings wildly with an uppercut but Ibeabuchi uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3##BC2#
Ibeabuchi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Forbes throws a sloppy body shot
and Ibeabuchi counters with a right hand to the body.
Forbes misses with a left hand
and Ibeabuchi counters with a stiff right hand.
Forbes moves away from the strike by Ibeabuchi.
Forbes misses with a body shot.
Forbes stuns Ibeabuchi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ibeabuchi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#
The cut above Ike Ibeabuchi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Forbes lands with a shot to the body.
Forbes misses with a looping left.
Ibeabuchi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ibeabuchi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Forbes doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Ibeabuchi stuns Forbes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Forbes misses with an uppercut
and Ibeabuchi counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Reginald Forbes 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!
Ibeabuchi just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Forbes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ibeabuchi.
Forbes moves out of range of the strikes.
Ibeabuchi with a hook.
Forbes needs to keep his hands up - Ibeabuchi had a free shot at his head there.
Forbes avoids the body shot from Ibeabuchi. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Ibeabuchi has knocked Forbes down with a huge combo! Ibeabuchi steps away and waves a wobbly Forbes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Forbes scores with a jab to the body.
Forbes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ibeabuchi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ike Ibeabuchi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Ibeabuchi ducks under a wild hook from Forbes.
Forbes missing with a left hand there. Ibeabuchi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab lands there for Ibeabuchi.
Ibeabuchi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Forbes throws a lazy uppercut
and Ibeabuchi counters with a straight right hand.
Forbes throws a poor cross that misses
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Ibeabuchi counters with a left to the body.
Forbes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ibeabuchi.
As Forbes backs off Ibeabuchi throws a huge counter combo but Forbes manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forbes scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ibeabuchi stuns Forbes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Forbes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ibeabuchi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Forbes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ibeabuchi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Forbes on the side of the head.
Ibeabuchi misses with a wild body shot.
Forbes misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Ibeabuchi to counter with a crisp jab.
Ibeabuchi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ibeabuchi connects with a body shot that sends Forbes's belly button to the back.
Ibeabuchi swinging wildly here.
A quick step to the side and Forbes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Forbes lands a glancing blow to the side of Ibeabuchi's head.#T2##CL#
Forbes pushes Ibeabuchi up against the cage in a clinch.
Ibeabuchi tries to throw a body punch but Forbes avoids it by throwing Ibeabuchi back against the cage.
Forbes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibeabuchi.
Ibeabuchi tries to stall but Forbes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Forbes swings wildly with an uppercut but Ibeabuchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Forbes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ibeabuchi backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forbes tries to work over Ibeabuchi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Forbes scores with a shot to the side of Ibeabuchi's head.
Forbes has a couple of punches blocked by Ibeabuchi.
Ibeabuchi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Forbes backwards.
Ibeabuchi looking to stall.
Ibeabuchi is trying to break the clinch but Forbes has him pressed against the cage.
Forbes tries a body shot but Ibeabuchi blocks it. #T3#
Forbes lands a nice uppercut.
Forbes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ibeabuchis head.
Ibeabuchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Forbes taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ibeabuchi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ibeabuchi blocking some punches.
Forbes scores with a shot to the side of Ibeabuchi's head.
Forbes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Forbes lands with a left to the head.
Forbes misses with a punch on the inside.
Ibeabuchi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ibeabuchi stalling in the clinch but Forbes improves position.
Forbes misses with some punches.
Forbes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Forbes throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibeabuchi.
Ibeabuchi can't break the clinch.
Forbes pushes Ibeabuchi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Forbes lands a right hand.
Forbes presses Ibeabuchi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Forbes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Forbes stalling against the cage.
Ibeabuchi looking to stall.
Ibeabuchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Forbes.
Ibeabuchi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ibeabuchi is trying to push Forbes away but Forbes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ibeabuchi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Forbes throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Forbes.
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!
Forbes scores with a hook to the body.
Ibeabuchi is trying to break the clinch but Forbes has him pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Forbes.
Forbes lands a hook that snaps the head of Ibeabuchi backwards.
Forbes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reginald Forbes clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Forbes throws out a powerful jab.
Good shot there by Forbes.
Ibeabuchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Forbes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ibeabuchi.
Forbes is looking to counter the offense by Ibeabuchi and move into the clinch.
Forbes scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#
Ike Ibeabuchi's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Forbes avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibeabuchi lands with a straight right. Forbes didn't see that one coming.
Forbes digs a good hook to Ibeabuchi's body. #T1#
Ibeabuchi staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ibeabuchi! But no joy.
A big right from Forbes misses.
Ibeabuchi slips under a jab from Forbes.
Ibeabuchi scores with a jab to the head.
Forbes connects with the punch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Reginald Forbes!
Reginald Forbes is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Reginald Forbes 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: Gladiators 76 Mace v Knox 3
Date: Feb 09, 2018

#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Van Buren.
Van Buren walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Forbes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Van Buren misses with a jab to the body
and Forbes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Buren on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Forbes missing with a left hand there. Van Buren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Forbes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Joost Van Buren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Buren scores with a jab to the head.
Forbes misses with a straight right.
No joy there for Forbes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Buren tries to land a front kick but Forbes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Buren on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Van Buren takes a swing at Forbes's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Van Buren.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Forbes misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Buren misses the target.
Van Buren works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Van Buren keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Decent striking displayed by Forbes there.#T1#
Forbes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Buren takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Forbes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Buren was well out of range. Poor timing from Forbes.
Forbes misses the jab.
Van Buren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Forbes.
Van Buren digs a good body shot into Forbes's ribs.
Forbes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Buren scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Buren lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Forbes circles away quickly and effectively.
Forbes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Van Buren thumps Forbes with a low kick.
Joost Van Buren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy left from Forbes finds it's target.
Van Buren scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Buren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Forbes throws out a counter right but Van Buren avoids it with no problem.
Forbes takes one on the button.
Forbes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Buren.#T2#
Van Buren avoids the body shot from Forbes.
Van Buren misses with a body kick.
Van Buren motions for Forbes to come forward. Van Buren throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Buren tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Buren missing with a left hand there. Forbes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Forbes misses.
Van Buren is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Forbes swings for the body but Van Buren moves out of range.
Van Buren misses with a body shot
and Forbes counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Buren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Forbes.
Van Buren throws a sloppy head kick and Forbes moves out of range easily.
Forbes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Forbes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Van Buren throws a hook to the side of Forbes's head but Forbes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Buren misses with a low kick.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut.
And Forbes tries to counter it with a takedown but Van Buren pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Buren. Forbes does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Forbes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Forbes dips to his left and cracks Van Buren with an uppercut!
Van Buren looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Forbes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Forbes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Buren. Forbes does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by Van Buren.
Forbes moves out of range of the strikes.
Forbes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Van Buren looks to land a right hand but Forbes moved out of range.
Van Buren throws a low kick but Forbes avoids it.
Forbes looks to throw the jab but Van Buren is out of range.
Van Buren avoids the body shot from Forbes.
A counter left hand to the body from Van Buren misses its target.
Van Buren lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Forbes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Forbes. Van Buren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Buren misses with a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Buren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Forbes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Van Buren throws a big shot that misses.
Van Buren takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Van Buren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Forbes.
Forbes with the counter takedown but Van Buren avoids it easily.
Forbes missing with a left hand there. Van Buren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Forbes checks a low kick from Van Buren.
Van Buren throws a chopping leg kick but Forbes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Buren looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Buren just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Buren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Forbes misses its intended target.
Van Buren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Forbes.
Van Buren lands a jab.
Forbes is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Van Buren had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Van Buren swings for the body but Forbes moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Forbes.
Van Buren defending well as Forbes loads up on a big left hand.
Van Buren is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Van Buren takes a swing at Forbes's ribcage but misses.
Van Buren moves away from the strike by Forbes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Joost Van Buren will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Van Buren attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Forbes throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Buren was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Buren misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Forbes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Forbes.
Forbes trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Buren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Buren pulls Forbes in close to his closed guard and prevents Forbes from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Forbes has gone for a leg lock! Van Buren slips out almost immediately though and dives into Forbes's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Forbes has his foot on Van Buren's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Van Buren works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB2#
Forbes looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Van Buren has picked Forbes up and slammed him! Forbes can't keep hold of the triangle and Van Buren manages to pass to side control!
Van Buren wants to control but Forbes is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Forbes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Forbes struggling a bit here.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Forbes is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Forbes tries to buck Van Buren off but Van Buren is having none of it.
Van Buren will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Forbes struggling a bit here.
Forbes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Van Buren's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Forbes looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Van Buren trying to mount his opponent but Forbes defends it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Van Buren prevents Forbes from standing back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Forbes blocks a low kick nicely.
Van Buren cracks Forbes with a good jab.
Forbes misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Van Buren is looking to score with low kicks.
Van Buren throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Forbes counters with a single leg into guard. Van Buren didn't expect that.
Van Buren keeping moving, preventing Forbes from controlling successfully.
Forbes preventing the sweep.
Forbes wants to control from the top but Van Buren keeps moving.
Forbes advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Forbes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Forbes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Forbes tries for a kimura but Van Buren is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bradford Forbes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Van Buren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Forbes lands a lovely overhand right.
Van Buren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Forbes.
Forbes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Buren was well out of range. Poor timing from Forbes.
Forbes walks into a stiff left hand from Van Buren.
Forbes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Buren misses with a two punch combination.
Forbes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Van Buren walks into a jab.
Van Buren misses with a body shot.
Forbes throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forbes lands with a shot to the body.
Van Buren misses with a leg kick.
Van Buren throws a hook but Forbes blocks it.
An inside leg kick from Van Buren misses.
Forbes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Buren can pounce on him. #T1#
Forbes checks a low kick from Van Buren.
Forbes with the counter takedown but Van Buren avoids it easily.
Forbes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Van Buren lands a really nice looking cross but Forbes seems unphased.
Van Buren lands with a nice body punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Van Buren lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Forbes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Forbes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Van Buren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Forbes.
Van Buren takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Forbes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Buren stuns Forbes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Forbes lands a nice looking body shot.
Forbes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van Buren at a distance.
Forbes slips a straight right by Van Buren.
Van Buren moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Forbes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Buren manages to avoid it.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Buren throws the left hand but Forbes avoids the punch easily.
Forbes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Buren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Forbes slips a straight right by Van Buren.
Van Buren throws a head kick that misses.
Van Buren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Forbes.
Van Buren throws a quick counter head kick but Forbes was just out of range.
Joost Van Buren is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Buren throws a leg kick but Forbes checks it.
Forbes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Forbes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Buren slips a jab and a cross from Forbes.
Forbes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Buren was well out of range. Poor timing from Forbes.
Van Buren thows a body kick. Forbes tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Van Buren throws out a loose jab but Forbes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Forbes with the counter takedown but Van Buren avoids it easily.
Forbes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Buren missing with a left hand there. Forbes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Forbes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Forbes dives in for a single leg takedown but Van Buren sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T3#
Van Buren smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Van Buren just misses with a punch to the body.
Forbes misses with a straight left.
Van Buren misses with a head kick.
Forbes throws a body shot but no joy.
Forbes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Van Buren misses with a hook. Forbes ducked under it nicely.
Van Buren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Forbes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Buren manages to avoid it.
Van Buren walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Van Buren changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Forbes throws a lazy right hand but Van Buren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Buren just misses with a punch to the body.
Forbes throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Van Buren with a nice cross.
Van Buren misses with a hook.
Forbes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Van Buren rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Forbes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Forbes scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Buren scores with a nice right hand.
Forbes throws a hook to the side of Van Buren's head but Van Buren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Buren finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Forbes misses with a body shot
enabling Van Buren to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Buren misses with a body shot.
Van Buren throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van Buren fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Forbes checks it well.
Van Buren throws a low kick but it's checked well by Forbes.
Van Buren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Forbes was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Buren.
Van Buren fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Forbes is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joost Van Buren showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Van Buren 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joost Van Buren!

Event: PFF 16w Silva vs Hanson
Date: Jan 17, 2018

#R1#
Naulakko lands a nice looking body shot.
Forbes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Naulakko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Forbes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Naulakko.
Naulakko ducks under a wild hook from Forbes.#CL#
Naulakko pushes Forbes up against the cage in a clinch.
Forbes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Forbes.
Forbes lands a right hand.
Forbes swings wildly with an uppercut but Naulakko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naulakko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Naulakko blocks an uppercut.
Naulakko digs a right hand into Forbes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Forbes's gas tank.
Forbes lands a shoulder strike.
Naulakko throws a head punch that misses.
Naulakko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naulakko cracks Forbes with a nice body shot.
Naulakko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Forbes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Forbes struggles to land a body shot inside as Naulakko controls his hands.
Forbes misses with the head strike.
Naulakko lands a hook that snaps the head of Forbes backwards. #T1#
Forbes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Naulakko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Naulakko misses with a body punch.
Naulakko prevents a body shot from Forbes.
A short right from Forbes.
Naulakko prevents a body shot from Forbes.
Naulakko blocking some punches.
Forbes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Forbes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Forbes blocks an uppercut.
Naulakko throws a punch but it's blocked by Forbes.
Forbes can't find room to land a body shot as Naulakko controls the action.
Forbes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Naulakko misses with some punches.
Forbes has a couple of punches blocked by Naulakko.
I was talking to Naulakko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Naulakko throws a head punch that misses.
Forbes has a couple of punches blocked by Naulakko.
Naulakko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Forbes.
Forbes pushes Naulakko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Naulakko is breathing heavily.
Forbes swings wildly with an uppercut but Naulakko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naulakko lands a right hand. #T2#
Forbes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naulakko throws a head punch that misses.
Forbes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Naulakko backwards.
Forbes lands a right hand.
Forbes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Naulakko fails to land.
Forbes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Forbes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Forbes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Forbes misses with some punches.
Forbes scores with a shoulder strike.
Naulakko looking to slow down the pace here.
Forbes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naulakko's elbow.
Naulakko has Forbes pushed against the cage.
Naulakko misses with a punch on the inside.
Forbes tries to work over Naulakko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Naulakko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Forbes as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Forbes.
Forbes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Forbes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Forbes lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Forbes.
Forbes working aggressively here.
Forbes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Naulakkos head.
Forbes scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Naulakko is rocked!
Forbes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Naulakko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Naulakko throws a punch but it's blocked by Forbes.
Naulakko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Naulakko seems to have got his legs back now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Naulakko.
Forbes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Naulakko or not.
Forbes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Forbes tries to work over Naulakko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Forbes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naulakko's elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Forbes.
Naulakko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Forbes.
Naulakko takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Forbes. #T4#
Forbes creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Naulakko with a big uppercut! Naulakko tries to clinch up but Forbes pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Naulakko to the mat! Naulakko covers up and Forbes unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Reginald Forbes!
A victorious Reginald Forbes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Gladiators 71 Wallace v Bravo
Date: Jan 06, 2018

#R1#
Forbes throws a looping overhand right but Isanta ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Isanta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A punch lands to the side of Forbes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Isanta connects with a right hand. Forbes shakes it off.
Isanta shoots for a double leg takedown but Forbes sprawls well. He's pushed Isanta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice takedown defense from Forbes. No joy for Isanta on that attempt.
Forbes scores with a shot to the body.
Forbes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Isanta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Isanta throws a hook to the side of Forbes's head but Forbes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Forbes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pohjolan Isanta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Isanta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Forbes.
Isanta swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Forbes moves away from the strike by Isanta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forbes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Isanta counters with a nice uppercut.
Forbes misses with a hook. Isanta ducked under it nicely.
Isanta moves away from the strike by Forbes.
Isanta throws a lazy right hand but Forbes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Isanta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Forbes throws a hook but Isanta avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Isanta. Forbes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Forbes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Isanta misses with a wild body shot.
Isanta throws the left hand but Forbes avoids the punch easily.
Isanta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Isanta has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Seppo's Massage Temple in the buildup to the fight.
Isanta is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Isanta looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Isanta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A lazy left from Isanta finds it's target.
Isanta's jab looks to have found its range, popping Forbes under the eye.
Isanta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Isanta swings for the body but Forbes moves out of range.
Forbes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Isanta defends it well.
Isanta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Forbes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Isanta. #T2#
Forbes misses with an uppercut. Isanta saw that one coming.
Isanta attempts a counter takedown but Forbes avoids it well and moves away.
Forbes missing with a left hand there. Isanta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Forbes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Isanta misses its intended target.
Forbes throws a looping overhand right but Isanta ducks down to avoid it.
Isanta misses with a straight left.
Isanta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Isanta with a nice cross.
Forbes defending well as Isanta loads up on a big left hand.
Forbes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Forbes ducks under a wild hook from Isanta.
Isanta throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Forbes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Forbes looking to sit in guard and control but Isanta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Isanta forces his way into half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Forbes looking for submissions off his back.
Isanta with the ground and pound but Forbes uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Forbes looking to control.
Isanta wants to control from the top but Forbes keeps moving.
Forbes keeping full guard, as Isanta tries to pass.
Isanta wants to control from the top but Forbes keeps moving. #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.
Forbes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Isanta. #SUB2#
Forbes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Isanta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Isanta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Isanta avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Isanta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Forbes wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Isanta is now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pohjolan Isanta will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Forbes slips a straight right by Isanta.
Forbes moves out of range of the strikes.
Isanta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Forbes moves away.
Forbes throws a shot to the body.
Forbes is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Forbes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Isanta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Forbes. Isanta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Isanta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Forbes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Isanta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Forbes.
Forbes misses with a left hand
and Isanta counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forbes throws a hook but Isanta avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Isanta. Forbes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Forbes misses with a straight right.
Forbes defending well as Isanta loads up on a big left hand.
Pohjolan Isanta is winning the standup battle so far.#T1##TD2#
Forbes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Isanta looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Isanta tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Forbes is trying to get an arm triangle but Isanta is defending well. #SUB2#
Forbes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Isanta can't do much from the bottom here. #T2##SUB2#
Forbes has hold of Isanta's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Isanta seems comfortable defending it but Forbes has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Isanta is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Isanta is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Forbes couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bradford Forbes!
An out of breath Bradford Forbes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: PFF 14 - Winner vs Forbes
Date: Dec 30, 2017

#R1#
Forbes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Winner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Forbes manages to avoid it.
Winner swings widly with a right hand
and Forbes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Winner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Forbes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winner.
Winner misses with an uppercut
and Forbes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Forbes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winner.
Forbes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Forbes thuds a left hand into Winner's body.
Winner looks to throw the jab but Forbes is out of range.
Winner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Winner misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Winner tries to keep at a distance but Forbes has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Forbes throws a head punch that misses.
Forbes lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Forbes.
A body shot lands from Forbes.
Winner is breathing heavily.
Forbes is working Winner over against the cage.
Forbes works on Winner's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Forbes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Forbes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Forbes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Forbes lands a right hand.
Forbes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Forbes throws a big uppercut that drops Winner! More strikes from Forbes and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Winner lies dazed against the cage as Forbes celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reginald Forbes!
Reginald Forbes thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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