Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 56
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Robinson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Charleston throws the kick towards the body but Robinson avoids it.
Charleston throws the kick towards the body but Robinson avoids it.
We've been told by Charleston's head coaches at Temple of Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fighters circling - Charleston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Charleston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Robinson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Charleston throws a nice looking combination but Robinson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Charleston punishes Robinson's body with a nice straight punch.
Robinson throws a poor cross that misses
and Charleston counters with a nice uppercut.
Robinson tries for a takedown but Charleston sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Robinson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Charleston blocks a jab.
Robinson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Charleston sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Charleston lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Charleston thumps Robinson with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson scores with a jab. Charleston acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Charleston scores with a nice strike.#TD2#
Robinson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Robinson is fighting to break Charleston's control of his arms but Charleston is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Charleston wants to get back to his feet but Robinson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Robinson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Charleston's head.
Charleston knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Robinson on the ground.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Charleston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson postures up and lands a big shot to Charleston's brow.
Charleston keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
Charleston keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully. #T2#
Charleston being controlled here, momentarily.
Charleston wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Robinson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Charleston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Robinson 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Donk. Robinson catches Charleston right on the button with a cross.#TD2#
Robinson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Charleston's guard.

Charleston has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Robinson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T3#
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Charleston lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Charleston softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Robinson is trying to stall.
Robinson is looking for a takedown.
Levon Charleston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Robinson.
Robinson has Charleston pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Charleston manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Charleston.
Robinson prevents a body shot from Charleston.
Robinson tries a body shot but Charleston blocks it. #BC#
Charleston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Robinson throws out a powerful jab.
Charleston throws a lazy right hand but Robinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Robinson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Charleston lands with a kick to the ribs.
Robinson moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Robinson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
Robinson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Charleston.
Robinson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Robinson takes one on the button.
Nice body kick there by Charleston.
Robinson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Charleston gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Robinson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Robinson landing with the ground and pound.
Charleston is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T5#
Charleston preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Robinson working his ground and pound in the gym.
Robinson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Charleston keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Robinson trying to control but Charleston is working from the bottom.
Robinson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Robinson landing with the ground and pound.
Robinson stopping the sweep attempt from Charleston.
Robinson slips nicely into half guard.#T6#
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.
Robinson trying to mount his opponent but Charleston defends it.
Robinson moves nicely into side control.
Robinson cracks Charleston with a big elbow.
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Charleston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Charleston dodges the ground and pound from Robinson.
Robinson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Robinson trying to control the action but Charleston is working from the bottom.
Robinson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T7#
Robinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Charleston keeps working.
Charleston can't do much from the bottom here.
Robinson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Charleston is not content to let Robinson control the position.
Robinson in side control lands a decent elbow. #T8#
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.
Charleston tries to buck Robinson off but Robinson is having none of it.
Charleston stops Robinson from passing to mount.
Sloppy strikes there by Robinson.
Robinson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Robinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Charleston keeps working.
Robinson lands a few punches from side control.
Robinson is chipping away with strikes. #T9#
Charleston is looking to regain half guard here but Robinson keeps moving and retains side control.
Charleston takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Robinson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Charleston sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Charleston on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Robinson is staying tight to Charleston's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson scores with punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Levon Charleston will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Charleston scores with a decent looking hook.
Charleston lands a nice hook to Robinson's body. Robinson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Charleston moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Charleston lets loose with a powerful body kick. Robinson will feel that in the morning.
Charleston throws a right and a left that Robinson avoids nicely.
Charleston drops his hands momentarily and Robinson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Charleston.
Robinson throws a body shot but no joy.
Robinson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Charleston looks to score with a jab to the body but Robinson is just out of range.
Robinson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Charleston takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters circling - Robinson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson throws a jab when Charleston was well out of range.#T1#
Charleston lands a jab to Robinson's midsection.
Charleston ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
Robinson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hank Robinson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Robinson working the body and head with strikes. #SUB2#
Robinson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Charleston has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Robinson but great work by Charleston.
Charleston wants to control but Robinson is keeping him busy.
Robinson tries to improve position but can't.
Charleston tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Charleston is looking to take a break and control but Robinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Charleston taking a breather here.
Robinson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Charleston presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Robinson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Robinson is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Robinson tries to lock up and control but Charleston gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Robinson is working to get back to half guard.
Charleston manages to capitalize on a mistake by Robinson to take his back!
Robinson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Robinson is trying to escape the mount.
Charleston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Robinson wants to control but Charleston is having none of it.#T4#
Robinson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Charleston is staying active.
Charleston wants to control the pace but Robinson is squirming around nicely.
Robinson is looking to improve his position but Charleston isn't that keen on the idea.
Charleston content just to control the position here. #T5#
Charleston prevents Robinson from getting the reversal.
Charleston trying to control but Robinson is having none of it.
Charleston controlling his opponent.
Robinson tries to reverse the position but Charleston maintains control.#T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Robinson holds on, trying desperately to control.
Charleston can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Robinson is looking to escape.
Robinson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Robinson is desperately trying to improve his position but Charleston has a good base and remains in mount.
Robinson wants to control but Charleston is having none of it.
Robinson working to try and regain half guard. #T7#
Charleston controlling his opponent.
Robinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Charleston can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Robinson is looking to escape.
Robinson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Robinson gets back to half guard.#T8#
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.
Charleston sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Robinson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Charleston manages to pass to mount!
Charleston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Robinson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T9#
Charleston looking to control and managing it successfully.
Charleston's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Robinson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Charleston avoids the attempt from Robinson to control.
Charleston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Charleston avoids the attempt from Robinson to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Levon Charleston dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Charleston throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Robinson counters with a shoot takedown. Charleston fights it but they end up in guard.
Robinson stopping the sweep attempt from Charleston.
Charleston is working hard here to advance position.
Robinson throwing strikes from guard but Charleston blocks nicely.
Robinson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Charleston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Charleston keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robinson. Charleston does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Robinson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Charleston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robinson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Charleston tries to land a front kick but Robinson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD2#
Robinson gets a double leg takedown into Charleston's guard.
Charleston is trying to control the position but Robinson postures up.
Robinson landing some decent shots from guard.
Robinson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Charleston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Charleston keeps moving.
Robinson postures up. #T2#
Robinson throwing strikes from guard but Charleston blocks nicely.
Charleston keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Robinson misses the shot to the body.
Charleston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Charleston.
Robinson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Charleston.
A decent looking cross lands there for Charleston.
Robinson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Robinson throws a series of punches but Charleston avoids them all with ease.
Charleston feints and then cracks Robinson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Robinson down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robinson takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
Robinson slips a jab from Charleston.
Robinson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Charleston scores with a decent looking hook.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but Charleston shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Charleston cracks Robinson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Robinson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Robinson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Charleston counters with a low kick, right behind Robinson 's knee.
Levon Charleston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Robinson.
Robinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Charleston throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Robinson scores with a jab to the head.
Robinson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Charleston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Charleston lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Levon Charleston is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Charleston as he jumps to the side.
Charleston thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson misses with a left hand
and Charleston counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Charleston scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Robinson looks to land a combination but Charleston avoids it well. #TD2#
Robinson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Robinson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Charleston wants to get back to his feet but Robinson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Charleston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Charleston is controlling Robinson's posture.#T5#
Robinson trying to control but Charleston is working from the bottom.
Robinson lands a couple of elbows.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Charleston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Charleston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Charleston throws a front kick that sends Robinson stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Charleston enables Robinson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Charleston manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Charleston is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Charleston is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Charleston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Charleston has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Charleston looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Robinson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Robinson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Levon Charleston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Charleston.
Charleston lands a nice leg kick that just misses Robinson's sensitive parts.
Robinson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Charleston.
Robinson 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.
Charleston connects with a solid leg kick.
Robinson moves out of range as Charleston strikes.
And Robinson tries to counter it with a takedown but Charleston pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Robinson moves away from the strike by Charleston.
Robinson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Charleston lands a leg kick that knocks Robinson off balance momentarily.#T8#
Robinson throws a series of punches but Charleston avoids them all with ease.
Robinson avoids the head kick by Charleston. #TD2#
Robinson shoots in and bounces Charleston off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Charleston has his hands on Robinson's head, controlling the position.
Robinson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Robinson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Charleston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Robinson. #T9#
Robinson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Charleston is trying to keep Robinson in close.
Robinson trying to control but Charleston is working from the bottom.
Hank Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Robinson throws a shot from downtown. Charleston moves away and avoids it.
Charleston looks for the body kick but Robinson saw that one coming.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Charleston connects with a solid leg kick.
Charleston scores with a hook.
Robinson throws a right hand that misses
and Charleston counters with a nice body kick.

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 Levon Charleston.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Charleston, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Levon Charleston!
Levon Charleston decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: MMAH 92
Date: Nov 24, 2023

#R1#
Badder throws a body punch but Wayne moves out of range.
Wayne looks to land a body kick but Badder moved away.#CL#
Badder moves into the clinch.
Badder slows down the pace here.
Badder has Wayne pressed against the cage.
Badder effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Badder - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Badder seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T1#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mark Badder.#CL#
Badder rushes Wayne and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Badder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Badder is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wayne goes for a takedown in the clinch but Badder prevents it.
Badder dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Badder prevents the takedown attempt.
Badder keeps control of Wayne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wayne trying to stall but Badder improves his position. #T2#
Wayne tries to break free but Badder pushes him back against the cage.
Badder trying to land knees to the body.
Wayne is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Badder keeps control of Wayne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Badder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wayne wants to clinch.
Badder stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Badder wants it to stay on the feet.
Mark Badder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doug Wayne.
Wayne throws a right and a left that Badder avoids nicely. #CL2#
Wayne has Badder up against the cage in a clinch.
Badder slows down the pace here.
Badder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Wayne is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Badder is defending well for now.
Badder leaning against his opponent.
Wayne drops down looking for an ankle pick but Badder pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wayne tries to clinch but Badder moves out of range.
Badder takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Badder jabs at Wayne's body.
Doug Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Badder misses with a double jab.
Badder leaves Wayne with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Wayne slips under a jab.
Wayne throws out a leg kick but Badder moves out of range and Wayne only half commits.
Badder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Badder has managed to clinch.
Wayne tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Badder smiles and moves away.
Badder bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wayne's head backwards.
Badder misses with a body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wayne looking for a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Badder dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Badder enables Wayne to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Badder manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Badder controls Wayne momentarily but Wayne frees himself.
Badder has Wayne pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Badder has his foot on Wayne's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wayne works his way back into a safe position though.
Wayne trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Badder manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Badder looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wayne throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T1#
Wayne manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Badder manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Badder is looking for a triangle but Wayne pushes his legs off easily.
Wayne passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Badder regains half guard.
Wayne prevents Badder from standing back up.
Wayne prevents Badder from improving his position.#T2#
Wayne is trying to control. Badder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Badder keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Badder is refusing to be controlled, as Wayne sits in half guard.
Wayne with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Badder makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Badder.#T3#
Badder looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Badder keeping moving, preventing Wayne from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Badder misses with the combination.
Wayne shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Badder as he jumps to the side.
Badder getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Wayne throws a head kick that misses.
Wayne is looking to clinch but Badder is avoiding it.
Badder changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Badder throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Wayne shoots in and gets a takedown into Badder's guard.
Badder is pulling down on Wayne's head. It's preventing any offense from Wayne, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Badder is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wayne is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Badder has Wayne pulled in close to control his posture.
Badder trying to keep a closed guard but Wayne is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Doug Wayne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD2#
Wayne scores with a takedown into Badder's guard.

Badder is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Wayne presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Wayne tries to pull guard but Badder won't allow it. #TD#
Badder pulls Wayne into guard.
Wayne sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wayne looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Badder escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wayne gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Wayne is looking to work some ground and pound but Badder has wrist control.#SUB#
Wayne got a little sloppy there for a moment and Badder has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wayne has managed to get both his arms back between Badder's legs - danger averted.
Wayne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Badder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Badder is trying to keep Wayne in close. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wayne trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Badder is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wayne stands and throws Badder's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Badder tries to improve position but can't.
Wayne is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Badder will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Doug Wayne has got the better of the ground game so far.
Badder is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Wayne throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Wayne trying to control the action but Badder is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Badder fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wayne, pushing him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wayne wants to break free but Badder has control. #TD#
Badder manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T4#
Wayne working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wayne stopping the sweep attempt from Badder.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wayne 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. #SUB#
Badder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wayne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wayne manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Badder is trying to control the position but Wayne postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Badder showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Badder 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 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Badder!

Event: MMAH 91
Date: Nov 19, 2023

#R1#
Dao connects with a single shot there.
Dao throws an overhand right that lands on Hatcher 's shoulder, as Hatcher tries to avoid the shot.
Dao wants to slow Hatcher down by chopping away at his legs.
Hatcher tries to counter with a takedown but Dao is quick to defend against it.
Dao lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big left from Dao misses.
Dao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hatcher .
Hatcher walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hatcher tries to clinch but Dao moves out of range. #CL2#
Dao closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hatcher wants to take the fight to the mat but Dao manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hatcher tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dao just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hatcher has had enough of the clinch but Dao keeps him there for the moment.
Dao managing to block the knees to the body from Hatcher .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Dao manages to break the clinch.
A good leg kick by Dao.
A telegraphed right hand from Dao misses the target.
Dao lands a body shot.
Hatcher on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Hatcher pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Dao rushes Hatcher and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Dao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dao takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dao scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Dao clinches up with Hatcher and pushes him back against the cage.
Hatcher is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dao is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Hatcher . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dao lands a right hand.
Hatcher wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dao lands a shoulder strike.
Hatcher tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dao tries to throw a body punch but Hatcher avoids it by throwing Dao back against the cage.
Dao cracks Hatcher with a nice body shot.
Dao lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hatcher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dao's elbow.
A short right from Dao on the inside.
Hatcher stalls.
Hatcher jumps guard but Dao turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dao lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Hatcher breaks from the clinch.
Dao comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dao scores with a hook.
Nice jab there from Dao. #CL2#
Dao moves into range and clinches up with Hatcher .
Nice body punch from Dao.
Dao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hatcher is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dao is defending well.
Dao lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
Dao lands with a light punch inside.
Dao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hatcher is trying to pull guard but Dao has him pressed against the cage.
Dao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dao lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Dao.
A head punch on the inside from Hatcher fails to land.
Dao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dao prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hatcher is trying to break the clinch but Dao has him pressed against the cage.
Dao lands with a short shot to the head.
Dao doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Dao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hatcher jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dao walks away with a smile on his face. Hatcher gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A shot to the liver by Dao. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hatcher walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Praew Dao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatcher moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dao scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Charles Hatcher has been cut.#CL2#
Dao clinches with his opponent.
Dao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hatcher .#BC2#
Dao breaks from the clinch.
Hatcher takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD#
Hatcher looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Dao makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Hatcher is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the liver by Dao. Beautiful body shot.
Dao sizes up Hatcher with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Praew Dao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charles Hatcher 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A left lands for Dao.
Dao listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hatcher throws a lazy head kick
and Dao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Dao drives through and clinches with Hatcher against the cage.
Hatcher tries to score a body lock takedown but Dao shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hatcher wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dao gets underhooks to prevent Hatcher 's takedown attempt.
Hatcher misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dao.
Hatcher tries to pull guard but Dao won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Hatcher . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hatcher putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dao in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Dao breaks from the clinch.
Hatcher takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hatcher takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dao cracks Hatcher with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Dao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dao.
Dao has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#CL2#
Dao closes the distance and clinches.
Dao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hatcher backwards.
Dao lands a shot to the body.
Dao lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC#
Hatcher 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Dao gets a clinch.
Dao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hatcher or not. #BC2#
Dao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hatcher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hatcher has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dao finds it's way round the side to connect with Hatcher 's head.
Dao scores with a decent looking hook.
A nice leg kick from Dao, right into the meat of the thigh. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hatcher tried to score with a low kick but Dao checks it.
Dao lands with a good body shot.
Hatcher shoots in and drives through. Dao sprawls well.
Hatcher takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Charles Hatcher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Dao pushes Hatcher up against the cage in a clinch.
Dao works on Hatcher 's body with a couple of short punches.
Dao digs a right hand underneath Hatcher 's ribcage. Hatcher let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dao lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Dao.
Dao scores with a shot to the side of Hatcher 's head.
Praew Dao seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dao lands a hook that snaps the head of Hatcher backwards.
Dao lands a body punch.
Dao is leaning against Hatcher and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
A short right from Dao.
Hatcher tries to score a body lock takedown but Dao shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short body shot lands from Dao as the two fighters clinch.
Hatcher wants a takedown.
Dao works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Dao - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Dao manages to break the clinch.
Hatcher takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hatcher tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hatcher looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hatcher takes one on the button.
Dao punishes Hatcher 's body with a nice straight punch.
Dao lands with a hook. Hatcher tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Dao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dao connects with a jab.#ROC2#Hatcher is rocked!
A punch lands to the side of Hatcher 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oh Hatcher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
OH! Hatcher has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Dao smells blood and charges in for the finish! Dao unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Hatcher sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Praew Dao!
A relieved looking Praew Dao 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: MMAH 91
Date: Nov 19, 2023

#R1#
Bleis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Eisen Bleis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haelfson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Bleis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bleis tries to stall but Haelfson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Haelfson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haelfson has Bleis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bleis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bleis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bleis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorn Haelfson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bleis lands a good knee to the midsection. Haelfson won't want to take too many of those.
Haelfson looking for a takedown.
Bleis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bleis with a knee to the head.
Bleis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Haelfson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bleis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bleis has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Haelfson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bleis can turn it around.#T1#
A short body shot lands from Bleis as the two fighters clinch.
Haelfson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bleis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bleis utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Haelfson has Bleis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bleis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bleis is pressed up against the cage. Haelfson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bleis down to the mat. Bleis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That kick from Bleis tenderised Haelfson's leg. Haelfson is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice leg kick from Bleis, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been hearing reports that Haelfson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL2#
Bleis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Haelfson, pushing him back against the cage.
Haelfson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bleis after a bit of a struggle.
Bleis stops a takedown attempt from Haelfson.
Bleis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Haelfson is breathing heavily.
Bleis lands a good knee to the midsection. Haelfson won't want to take too many of those.
Bleis lands a knee to the body.
Bleis leaning against his opponent.
Bleis lands a damaging elbow. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haelfson goes for a takedown attempt but Bleis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Haelfson tries to keep at a distance but Bleis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Bleis.
A bit of stalling here from Bleis.
Haelfson goes for a takedown attempt but Bleis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Bleis rushes Haelfson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bleis has Haelfson pressed against the cage.
Bleis utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Haelfson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bleis is defending well.#T3#
Bleis slowing the pace effectively.
Bleis leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bleis lands an elbow just above Haelfson 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Bjorn Haelfson has been cut.
Bleis stalling.
Bleis taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Eisen Bleis.
Haelfson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bleis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Haelfson shoots in but Bleis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Haelfson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Haelfson walks into a straight right hand from Bleis.
Bleis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Haelfson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Bleis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Haelfson, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Bleis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Haelfson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Haelfson goes for a takedown attempt but Bleis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bleis throws a leg kick which misses Haelfson's front leg but catches the back leg as Haelfson tries to avoid it.
Haelfson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bleis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bleis throws a lazy right hand but Haelfson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bleis tries to clinch up.
Haelfson shoots in and drives through. Bleis sprawls well.
Haelfson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bleis.
Bleis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Bleis has closed the distance and engaged Haelfson in a clinch.
Bleis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eisen Bleis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Haelfson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Bleis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Haelfson, pushing him back against the cage.
Bleis scores a nice knee to the body.
Bleis lands an elbow inside.
Bleis is pressed up against the cage. Haelfson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bleis down to the mat. Bleis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Haelfson shoots and misses #CL2#
and Bleis moves into the clinch.
Haelfson looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorn Haelfson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bleis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Haelfson's defenses.
Bleis stops a takedown attempt from Haelfson.
Good body shot from Bleis.
Haelfson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bleis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bleis stalling.
Bleis pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bleis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bleis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Haelfson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short left from Bleis. #T1#
Bleis slows down the pace here.
Bleis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Eisen Bleis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bleis lands a damaging elbow.
Bleis cracks Haelfson with a nice body shot.
Haelfson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bleis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bleis lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bleis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Haelfson or not.
Bleis working Haelfson over with knees to the body.
Bleis pushes Haelfson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bleis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stalling in the clinch from Bleis.
Bleis lands a knee to the head.
Haelfson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bleis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Haelfson's defenses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bleis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bleis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Haelfson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bleis.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bleis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Haelfson wants a takedown but no success here.
Bleis has Haelfson pushed against the cage.
Bleis with a knee to the head.
Bleis lands a knee to the head. #TD2#
Bleis lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Haelfson is looking for a sweep. Bleis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Haelfson is working hard here to advance position.
Bleis is looking to take a break and control but Haelfson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Haelfson moves into full guard. #SUB#
Haelfson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bleis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3##SUB#
Haelfson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Haelfson wants to sweep here but Bleis controlling him for the moment.
Bleis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haelfson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bleis throwing strikes from guard but Haelfson blocks nicely. #SU2#
Bleis gets to his feet. Haelfson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bleis throws a wild body kick that Haelfson sees coming a mile off.
As Bleis backs away, Haelfson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bleis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Haelfson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Eisen Bleis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bleis throws a sloppy head kick and Haelfson moves out of range easily.
Bleis wants to clinch.
Haelfson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bleis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bleis tries to clinch up but Haelfson circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Haelfson has managed to clinch.
Bleis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eisen Bleis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Haelfson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Bleis moves into the clinch.
Bleis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haelfson's elbow.
Haelfson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bleis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bleis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Haelfson's sensitive parts.
Bleis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Haelfson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Haelfson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bleis.
Haelfson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bleis tries to avoid it but Haelfson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bleis to the ground. Bleis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CL2#
Bleis clinches with his opponent.
Bleis lands a damaging elbow.
Haelfson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bleis is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorn Haelfson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haelfson is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Bleis wants to stall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bleis leaning against his opponent.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bleis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD#
Haelfson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bleis can't fight it off and eventually Haelfson manages to take the fight to the floor. Bleis looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bleis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bleis wants to stand but Haelfson is controlling the position.
Haelfson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bleis is keeping the position for now.
Haelfson advances to half guard. #T2#
Bleis trying to control from the bottom.
Haelfson is controlling the pace.
Bleis tries to get to full guard but Haelfson has control of the leg.
Bleis trying to control here.
Haelfson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bleis!
Bleis regains half guard.#T3#
Bleis misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Haelfson is trying to control. Bleis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Haelfson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bleis! #SUB#
Haelfson looking to isolate an arm here. Bleis doesn't see it coming and as Haelfson extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Haelfson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bjorn Haelfson!
Our winner, Bjorn Haelfson, 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: MMAH 90
Date: Nov 17, 2023

#R1#
Nbang tries to clinch but Gockamo is having none of it.
Nbang throws a jab but it's blocked by Gockamo.
Nbang tries to clinch there but Gockamo circles away.
Gockamo is looking to counter the offense by Nbang and move into the clinch.
Stand Nbang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nbang looks to score with a jab to the body but Gockamo is just out of range.
Nbang falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gockamo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nbang is looking to clinch.
As Nbang backs away, Gockamo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Nbang clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Gockamo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Nbang gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gockamo is standing up over Nbang. Nbang looks to escape but Gockamo dives into side control. #REVB##SUB#
Gockamo has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Nbang is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Gockamo yanks on the arm and Nbang is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Gockamo.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gary Gockamo!
In defeat, Stand Nbang stepped up to the mic, saying 'At least we banged!'.

Event: MMAH 90
Date: Nov 17, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Fry closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fry lands in his opponent's guard.
Chilling trying to control the position here.
Fry landing with the ground and pound.
Chilling looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chilling pushes a forearm under Fry's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Fry is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bing Chilling!

Event: Nfld FN 50
Date: Nov 16, 2023

#R1#
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kouame throws out the jab.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Kouame.
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch but Kouame swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Kouame misses the target.
Barbosa slips a straight right by Kouame.
Barbosa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice uppercut there from Kouame.
Barbosa 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.
Kouame misses with a right hand
and Barbosa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kouame misses with a straight left.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Kouame.
A big right from Kouame misses.
Barbosa connects with a leg kick.
Kouame missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kouame bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kouame throws a right hand that misses
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kouame throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kouame misses with a straight left.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
Barbosa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kouame.#CL2#
Barbosa clinches.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Kouame.
Kouame is pushing Barbosa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kouame avoids a wild elbow strike from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws an elbow that misses.
Barbosa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kouame.
Barbosa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kouame misses with the head strike.
Barbosa tries to stall but Kouame uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kouame swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kouame tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbosa misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Barbosa breaks the clinch.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kouame.#T2#
Barbosa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kouame swings widly with a right hand
and Barbosa counters with a nice leg kick.
Barbosa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kouame's hands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barbosa. That's going to slow Kouame down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Barbosa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kouame is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Kouame.
Kouame misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Kouame there.
Barbosa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kouame finds it's way round the side to connect with Barbosa's head. #CUT#It looks like Junior Barbosa has been cut.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbosa slips under a jab.
Barbosa defending well as Kouame loads up on a big left hand.
Barbosa wants to clinch up but Kouame keeps it at a distance.
Kouame throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a leg kick that knocks Kouame off balance momentarily.
Kouame loads up on a big right hand but Barbosa slips the punch.
A slow jab from Kouame misses its intended target.
Barbosa tries to score with a low kick but Kouame moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
Barbosa throws a big shot that misses.
Barbosa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kouame lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barbosa slips under a jab.
Kouame throws a lazy uppercut
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Kouame is rocked!
Barbosa cracks Kouame with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Kouame tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Barbosa pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Kouame is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junior Barbosa!
During a confident post fight interview, Junior Barbosa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: MMAH 89
Date: Nov 15, 2023

#R1#
Buddha looks to throw the jab but Robinson is out of range.
Robinson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Buddha scores with a jab. Robinson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Buddha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robinson moves away.
Robinson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Buddha is fending him off so far but Robinson persists. Nope, Buddha circles away and we're back to standing.
Robinson misses with a looping left.
Buddha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Robinson to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice sprawl there from Buddha as Robinson shoots in.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but Buddha shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right-left combo lands from Buddha.
No luck for Robinson with that takedown attempt.
Buddha steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Robinson.
Buddha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Robinson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Buddha throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buddha ducks under a wild hook from Robinson.#T1#
Robinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Buddha scores with a body shot.
Buddha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Robinson defending well as Buddha loads up on a big left hand.
Robinson feinted with a counter takedown.
Robinson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Buddha lands a nice shot to the body.
Buddha lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC2#Robinson is rocked!
Buddha lands an uppercut, right on the button! Robinson tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jab Buddha!
Jab Buddha is the new light heavyweight champion!
Jab Buddha took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, 30th Century Beer Store for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: RSE 21: Rise
Date: Nov 08, 2023

#R1#
Walters slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Walters tries to clinch up but De La Rosa circles away and keeps his distance.
De La Rosa lands a leg kick that knocks Walters off balance momentarily.
De La Rosa scores with a leg kick.
Walters swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De La Rosa lands with an overhand left.
Walters misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from De La Rosa. Walters does a little dance to reset his feet.
De La Rosa throws out a loose jab but Walters uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Walters misses.
De La Rosa throws a series of punches but Walters moves out of range.
De La Rosa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Walters to score with a decent uppercut.
Walters misses with a hook.
De La Rosa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walters misses with an uppercut
and De La Rosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Walters connects with a body shot that sends De La Rosa's belly button to the back.
De La Rosa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from De La Rosa. #ROC#Walters is rocked!
De La Rosa circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Walters to the canvas! Walters doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - De La Rosa keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juancho De La Rosa!
A pretty intense looking Juancho De La Rosa took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: HFC 106: Ivanovic vs Jack
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Tochukwu fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Meno on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Tochukwu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Meno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meno makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Tochukwu decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Tochukwu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Meno doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Meno manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Meno knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tochukwu on the ground.#SUB2#
Meno avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Meno is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Tochukwu has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Meno is looking to defend but Tochukwu has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Meno! Tochukwu pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Meno taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tolgot Tochukwu!
A relieved looking Tolgot Tochukwu 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: Nfld live 49
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Barnes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barbosa.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Barnes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbosa.
Barbosa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A leg kick checked by Barbosa.
Barnes misses with a leg kick.
Barnes throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbosa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa shoots in but Barnes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Barbosa tests Barnes 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barnes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at QUBE Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Barbosa throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
Barnes throws a low kick but Barbosa moves out of range easily.
Barbosa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barbosa has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Barnes is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Barbosa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barbosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Barnes tries a low kick but Barbosa avoids it.
Barbosa connects with a crisp jab.
Barnes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Barnes is looking for a counter combo.
Junior Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Barbosa tries to counter with a clinch but Barnes shakes him off and moves away.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barnes .
Barbosa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barbosa.#T2#
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Barnes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barnes slips a straight right by Barbosa.
A little feinted left hand from Barnes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa lands a jab.
Barbosa works over Barnes 's head and body with a nice combination.
Barbosa feints and then cracks Barnes 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barnes down.
Barnes connects with a leg kick.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Barbosa throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Barnes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Barbosa wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Barnes postures up in Barbosa's guard and throws a big left but Barbosa blocks it. #SUB2#
Barbosa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnes trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Barnes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barnes throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barbosa's guard.
Barbosa manages to get to full guard.
Barnes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Barbosa looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Barnes has picked Barbosa up and slammed him! Barbosa can't keep hold of the triangle and Barnes manages to pass to side control!
Barbosa is looking to reverse the position.
Barnes scoring with punches and elbows.
Barnes throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Barnes postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Barnes scoring with punches and elbows.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Barbosa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Barbosa is trying to get back to half guard.
Barbosa tries to control but Barnes manages to take his back.
Barbosa avoids the strikes from Barnes .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Barnes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Barbosa jabs at Barnes 's body.
Barbosa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Derrick Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barbosa tries to score with a low kick but Barnes moves his leg out of the way.
Barnes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Junior Barbosa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbosa throws a solid leg kick but Barnes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barbosa.
A little feinted left hand from Barnes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barbosa throws a series of punches but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes attempts a counter takedown but Barbosa avoids it well and moves away.
Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barbosa circles away quickly and effectively.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Barbosa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barnes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barbosa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barbosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barbosa.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Barbosa jabs Barnes to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
A low kick from Barnes is predictable there
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Barbosa is predictable there #TD#
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Barbosa looking to control.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Barbosa looking for subs off his back but Barnes has passed one foot through into half guard.
Barbosa has hold of Barnes 's hands but Barnes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Barbosa wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Barnes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barbosa is just riding it out for now. Barnes eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Barbosa is looking to get back to full guard here but Barnes has managed to pass to side control instead.
Barnes scoring with punches and elbows.
Barbosa tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Barnes easily slips into full mount!
Barbosa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa is in a horrible position here. Barnes smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Barnes postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Barbosa looks a forlorn figure. #T3#
Barnes landing strikes from the mount and Barbosa is in trouble!
Barnes scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Barbosa?
Barnes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Barbosa is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.
Barnes is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Barbosa can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
BOOM! Barnes connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Barnes breaks from Barbosa's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Barnes in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #ROC#Barbosa is rocked!
Barbosa working to try and regain half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4#
Barnes throwing shots but Barbosa is blocking nicely.
Barbosa tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Barbosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnes is nestled in close to Barbosa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barbosa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barnes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barbosa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barbosa is looking to improve his position.
Barnes working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Barnes dominated that second round.
That's time! Barnes 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barnes lands an overhand right.
Barnes wants to land a leg kick but Barbosa is out of range.
Barnes misses with a double jab
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combo that has Barnes backing up. Barnes nods at Barbosa to acknowledge the strikes.
Barnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barbosa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barnes 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barbosa under the eye.
Barbosa tries to clinch #TD#
and Barnes counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes lands a nice forearm strike.
Barbosa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Derrick Barnes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barbosa on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T1#
Barnes controlling the position from side mount.
Barnes in side control, throwing shots but Barbosa defends.
Barbosa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnes wants to take a breather but Barbosa manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Barnes .
Barbosa trying to keep a closed guard but Barnes is proving a slippery customer.
Barnes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barbosa controls Barnes momentarily but Barnes frees himself. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barnes pushing down on Barbosa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barbosa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnes .
Barbosa is trying to get back to full guard.
Barbosa has his hands clasped together around Barnes 's back. He's all about the action.
Barnes working Barbosa over with strikes.
Barbosa is looking to improve his position.
Barnes wants to control but Barbosa is keeping him busy. #T3#
Barbosa is looking to control Barnes 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barbosa avoid being mounted?
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Barbosa defending well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Barnes connects with a nice short shot to Barbosa's temple.
Barnes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but Barbosa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barbosa tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
Barnes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa can do to turn this around?
Well, if Barnes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Barnes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Barbosa is trying desperately to improve position.
A nice elbow there by Barnes .
Junior Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barnes lands a couple of good shots and Barbosa has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Barnes lands with a hammerfist to the side of Barbosa's head.
Barnes scores with strikes from the back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barnes has Barbosa flattened out and is raining down punches.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: MMAH 84
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Simon.
Robinson sizes up Simon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Robinson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut there from Robinson.
Robinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simon is looking to counter punch.
Simon misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Robinson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Simon's guard.
Robinson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Robinson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Simon's head.
Robinson 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.
Let's hope that Robinson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Robinson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Robinson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Robinson 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.
Robinson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Robinson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Simon will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Simon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Robinson on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Simon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Simon tries to get out of the position.
Simon tries to control but Robinson manages to take his back.
Robinson lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Robinson. #SUB2#
Robinson looking for the choke but no joy.
Robinson throwing wild punches that miss their target.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Robinson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Robinson lands shots from the back.
Simon looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson softening up his opponent with strikes here. #T4#
Robinson controls the position.
Robinson punches the canvas rather than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robinson is riding his opponent, not letting Simon buck him off.
Robinson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Robinson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Robinson closes the distance and clinches up with Simon, looking for a takedown. Robinson pushes Simon against the cage but Simon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Simon throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Robinson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Robinson.
Robinson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Simon wants to control but Robinson passes easily into half guard.
Robinson is taking a breather. Simon 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon taking some punishment here, with Robinson in his half guard.
Robinson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Simon defending well though.
Robinson trying to control the pace. #T1#
Robinson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Simon defending well though.
Robinson content to control rather than advance.
Robinson is continuing to stall.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Simon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Robinson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Robinson is controlling the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Robinson works his way into full mount!
Robinson controlling his opponent. #T3##SUB2#
Simon defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Robinson.
Robinson controlling from the full mount.
Robinson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Robinson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Simon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
BOOM! Robinson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Robinson content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson with good strikes from the mount here!
Simon is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Robinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Robinson fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Robinson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Simon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Robinson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Simon!
Robinson working Simon over with strikes here.
Robinson thowing shots but they're missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Simon blocking the ground and pound.
Robinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Robinson controlling from mount.
Robinson lands with some strikes.
Robinson landing shots from mount.
Robinson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC2#Simon is rocked!
Robinson postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Simon out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Robinson goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Johnny Robinson!
Johnny Robinson is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: TOF 45
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Robinson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Johnson slips a jab from Robinson.
Johnson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Robinson drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Robinson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Johnson misses with a hook. Robinson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Robinson misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Robinson checks it.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Robinson's corner calls for a 1-2. Robinson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fighters circling - Robinson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Robinson manages to avoid it.
Robinson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Robinson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Robinson does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Robinson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Johnson quickly recovers to half guard.
Robinson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Robinson is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Johnson tries to kick Robinson off in order to stand up. Robinson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Johnson dodges the ground and pound from Robinson.
Robinson misses with the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Robinson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well.
Robinson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Johnson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T2#
Robinson working the head with strikes. #SUB2#
Robinson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Robinson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Robinson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robinson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Robinson trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Robinson is dominant here and he's now got Johnson's back!#T3#
Robinson softening up his opponent with strikes here.
What can Johnson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #SUB2#
Robinson looking for the choke from the back.
Johnson is trying to stand back up.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Robinson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson missing with strikes.
Robinson throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Johnson!
Will Robinson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #T4#
Johnson avoids the strikes from Robinson.
Will Robinson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson scores with strikes from the back.
Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet. #T5#
Robinson thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Robinson missing with strikes from the back.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Robinson scores with strikes from the back. #SUB2#
Johnson showing good submission defense here. #T6#
Johnson trying to get back to his feet but Robinson is in full control for now.
Robinson is riding his opponent, not letting Johnson buck him off.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Robinson wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Robinson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet. #T7#
Robinson punches Johnson on the ear.
Robinson lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Robinson landing with strikes.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but Robinson has full control of the position and if anything, Johnson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Robinson on the ground.
Robinson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but Robinson has full control of the position and if anything, Johnson has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T8#
Johnson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Robinson. #SUB2#
Robinson working for the choke.
Well, with Robinson on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Johnson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but Robinson has full control of the position and if anything, Johnson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Johnson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Robinson lands a shot to the body.
Robinson lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Johnson.
Johnson trying to get back to his feet but Robinson is in full control for now. #T9##SUB2#
Robinson working for the choke.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Johnson covers up after that shot from Robinson. #SUB2#
Robinson looking to break Johnson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Johnson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Robinson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
What can Johnson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Johnson trying to get back to his feet but Robinson is in full control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robinson missing with punches from the back.
Robinson lands a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hank Robinson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Robinson scores with a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Robinson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Robinson isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Robinson is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1#
No luck for Robinson with that takedown attempt.
Johnson scores with a leg kick. #TD2#
Johnson gets caught flat footed, as Robinson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Robinson manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Robinson stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Robinson lands a nice short elbow.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Robinson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Robinson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Robinson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Robinson is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Robinson is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Robinson to get the leverage.
Robinson throws a strike but Johnson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Robinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robinson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ES#
Johnson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Robinson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Robinson's head back.
Johnson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Robinson's shoulder, as Robinson tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Robinson misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a body kick that stops Robinson in his tracks momentarily.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Robinson's hands.
Robinson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Robinson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice shot by Johnson.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Robinson avoids them all with ease.
Robinson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robinson.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robinson. #T4#
Robinson misses with a looping left.
Robinson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Robinson throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a low kick, right behind Robinson 's knee.
Robinson goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.
Marcus Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Robinson.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
Marcus Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson misses with a wild combination.
Johnson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Robinson misses the body punch
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Robinson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robinson manages to avoid it.#T5#
Robinson takes one on the button.
Robinson tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Robinson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Robinson shoots and misses
and Robinson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
Robinson throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Robinson's belly button to the back.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Robinson.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Johnson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Robinson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnson scrambles back to his feet.
Robinson takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T6#
Robinson misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson scores with a push kick.
Johnson swings for the body but Robinson moves out of range.
Robinson looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but Robinson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.
Johnson lands a head kick. Robinson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Robinson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marcus Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robinson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
Johnson swings for the body but Robinson moves out of range. #TD2#
Robinson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Johnson to the ground. Robinson is now in Johnson's guard.
Robinson stops Johnson from standing up. #T7#
Robinson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson wants to stand up but Robinson is controlling him.
Robinson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Robinson is controlling him.
Robinson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Robinson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Robinson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Robinson scores with a couple of short elbows.#T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Robinson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Johnson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Johnson is pushing Robinson's head away, looking to escape. Robinson manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Robinson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Johnson prevents Robinson from improving position.
Robinson trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom. #ES#
Johnson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T9#
Johnson throws a series of punches but Robinson moves out of range.
Robinson feints the counter takedown.
Robinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Robinson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Robinson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Robinson.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Marcus Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson lands a jab to Robinson's midsection.
Robinson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Robinson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson thumps Robinson with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Johnson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Robinson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Robinson moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Robinson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Robinson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Robinson misses with the combination.
Johnson tried to counter with a leg kick but Robinson avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson takes a swing at Robinson's ribcage but misses.
Robinson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Robinson shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Robinson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Robinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Robinson counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Robinson does it's job there.
Robinson misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Robinson is rocked!
Johnson pounces like a tiger and cracks Robinson with a vicious hook! Robinson is down but not out! Johnson follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marcus Johnson!
A very excited looking Marcus Johnson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: RSE 16: Tyrants
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Griggs wants to clinch.
Griggs walks into a left hand.
Walters scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Griggs doesn't seem bothered though.
Griggs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walters swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Griggs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Griggs misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Walters .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griggs tries to throw a body punch but Walters avoids it by throwing Griggs back against the cage.
Walters leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Griggs.
Griggs throws a head punch that misses.
Griggs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Griggs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Walters works on Griggs's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Griggs fails to land.
Griggs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Walters scores with a nice hook to the head.
Griggs gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Walters .
Walters wants a takedown but no success here.
Griggs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Walters 's efforts to push away.
Walters is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Griggs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Donovan Griggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graham Walters .
Griggs lands a hook that snaps the head of Walters backwards.
Griggs throws a head punch that misses.
Griggs scores with a shoulder strike.
Griggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Griggs fails to land.
Walters blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Griggs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Griggs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Walters backwards. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Griggs fails to land.
Griggs is trying to stall.
Griggs scores with a shot to the side of Walters 's head. #BC2#
Walters manages to break the clinch.
Walters misses with a wild combination.
Griggs tries to clinch but Walters is having none of it.
A countering left hand to the body from Walters misses.
Griggs moves in looking to clinch but Walters pushes him off.
Walters now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Walters keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Walters darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Griggs pushes Walters off and gets back to his feet.
Donovan Griggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Griggs wants to clinch up but Walters keeps it at a distance.
Griggs fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Griggs misses with an uppercut. Walters saw that one coming.
Walters lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Walters .
Griggs wants to clinch up but Walters keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Griggs clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griggs.
Griggs misses with some punches.
Griggs working aggressively here.
Walters lands an uppercut.
Griggs takes a shot to the head.
Griggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walters tries for a takedown. No joy.
Griggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Walters uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Walters uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walters prevents a body shot from Griggs.
Walters blocks an uppercut.
Walters is looking for a takedown.#T4#
Walters looking for a takedown.
Griggs working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Walters .
Griggs looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Walters throws a punch but it's blocked by Griggs.
Griggs throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Griggs.
Walters lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Walters lands a nice uppercut.
Walters blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walters goes for a takedown in the clinch but Griggs prevents it.
Walters blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Griggs blocking some punches.
Griggs scores with a shot to the side of Walters 's head. #BC#
Griggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Griggs tries to close the distance and clinch but Walters swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Griggs missing with a left hand there. Walters was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Graham Walters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walters feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Griggss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Walters clinches up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Donovan Griggs 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#
Walters swats away the attempt to clinch by Griggs.
The fighters circling - Griggs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Walters lands a head shot.
Griggs loads up on a big right hand but Walters slips the punch.
Graham Walters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walters changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Walters lands a jab to the head.
Walters moves in looking to clinch but Griggs pushes him off.
A slow jab from Walters misses its intended target.
Griggs moves forwards but Walters connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Walters . Beautiful body shot.
Walters lands a slapping body shot. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Donovan Griggs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Walters throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T1#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Walters is leaning against Griggs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Walters scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Walters 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Walters slips under a jab.
As Griggs backs off Walters throws a huge counter combo but Griggs manages to avoid it all.
Walters has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Griggs is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Walters digs a good hook to Griggs's body.
Graham Walters seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Griggs tries to clinch up but Walters circles away and keeps his distance.
Griggs looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Griggs tries to clinch up but Walters circles away and keeps his distance.
Walters takes one to the chin there.#CUT#It looks like Graham Walters has been cut.
Walters with a poor takedown
and Griggs scores with a counter punch that sends Walters to the canvas! Griggs smells blood - he's punishing Walters with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Walters has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donovan Griggs!
After winning the bout, Donovan Griggs thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 102: Ilmarinen vs Shako
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Jack throws an overhand right that lands on Meno's shoulder, as Meno tries to avoid the shot.
Meno throwing a counter right hand but Jack manages to avoid it.
Meno misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Jack on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Meno uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jack has time to react.
Meno misses the jab.
Jack feints a counter leg kick.
Meno takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Meno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jack.
Jack misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Meno is looking to counter the offense by Jack and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack lands with an overhand left.
Ele Meno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jack misses with a looping left.
Jack is looking to slow Meno down with leg kicks.
Meno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jack counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Jack scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been told by Meno's head coaches at Thunder Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Meno misses with a hook.
Jack takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A punch lands to the side of Jack 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Meno lands with an uppercut that bounces Jack off the cage and back into range.
Jack slips a jab and a cross from Meno.
And Jack responds with a good body kick, but Meno manages to step out the way in time.
Meno takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jack scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jack tries to land a leg kick but Meno saw it coming and moves away.
Jack moves into range and connects with a jab.
Meno misses with a right hand
and Jack counters with a stiff right hand.
Meno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jack.
Meno misses with a hook
and Jack cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Meno clinches with his opponent.
Meno holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC2#
Jack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Meno lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A slow jab from Jack misses its intended target. #T3#
Meno throws the left hand but Jack avoids the punch easily.
Jack moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jack finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Meno misses with a looping left.
Meno misses with a few strikes there.
Nice cross by Jack.
Some wild striking there from Jack.
Meno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jack counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jack lands a nice looking kick to the body. Meno takes a step back to recover. #T4#
Jack throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Meno clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Jack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Meno.
Jack throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Meno is looking to counter punch.
Jack looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meno was well out of range. Poor timing from Jack.
Jack pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Meno back to the cage. Jack follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A swing and a miss from Meno.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kangaroo Jack dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Meno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jack moves away.
Jack swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Meno is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Meno connects with a nice looking jab.
Meno misses with a body shot.
Jack fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Meno.
Meno throws a lazy uppercut
and Jack cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Meno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meno displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC#Jack is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Kangaroo Jack has been cut.
Jack scores with a hook.
Jack is still on wobbly legs! Can Meno finish him?
Jack explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jack seems to have recovered his senses.
Meno throws a jab but it's blocked by Jack.
Jack looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Jack misses with an uppercut. Meno saw that one coming.
Kangaroo Jack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jack thuds his right hand into Meno's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Meno throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jack counters with a thumping low kick.
Meno swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jack counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Meno throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jack counters with a thumping low kick.
Jack lands a nice hook to Meno's body. Meno takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jack scores with the left hand. Meno knows he should have avoided that one.
Meno ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Meno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jack defending well as Meno loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Jack slips a jab and a cross from Meno.
Meno looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meno looks to score with a jab to the body but Jack is just out of range.
Meno's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Meno duly obliges.
Jack slips under a jab from Meno.
Jack doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Meno on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Meno wants to clinch.#T3#
Meno doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Meno walks into a straight right hand from Jack.
Jack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meno misses with a combination
and Jack counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Meno doesn't manage to clinch there - Jack circles away.
Meno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jack sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Meno throws an overhand right that lands on Jack's shoulder, as Jack tries to avoid the shot.
Meno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Meno backs off Jack throws a huge counter combo but Meno manages to avoid it all.
A punch lands to the side of Meno 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jack rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Meno counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jack scores with a one two! Meno had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jack takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meno throws a lazy uppercut
and Jack cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jack slips a straight right by Meno.
Jack slips a jab and a cross from Meno.
Jack scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kangaroo Jack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kangaroo Jack's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Jack scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jack lands a front kick.
Meno misses with a hook
and Jack counters with a good low kick that Meno was not able to check.
Jack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Meno moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Meno looks to throw the jab but Jack is out of range.
Jack doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Meno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Meno throws out a loose jab but Jack uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Jack on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Meno has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Meno.
Meno misses with a straight left.
Meno throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Jack chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Meno misses with a body punch
and Jack counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jack scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jack.
Jack pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Meno misses with a wild body shot.
Jack throws a body shot but no joy.
Jack turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jack scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Meno throws a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Meno.
Despite the aggression on Jack's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jack throws a jab when Meno was well out of range.
Meno swings widly with a right hand
and Jack counters with a stiff right hand.
Jack works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Meno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jack moves out of range as Meno strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Meno misses the target. #T3#
Jack throws a hook but Meno avoids it easily.
Meno throws out a loose jab but Jack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jack moves out of range as Meno strikes.
Jack darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jack lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jack lands with a hook. Meno tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Meno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jack moves away.
Meno misses with a right hand
and Jack counters with a nice uppercut.
Jack catches Meno with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Jack lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Meno backs up against the cage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jack.
A telegraphed right hand from Jack misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Meno misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meno tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ele Meno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big right from Meno misses.
Meno takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kangaroo Jack is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Meno wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jack! But no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kangaroo Jack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jack 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kangaroo Jack!

Event: Nfld live 46
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silver misses with the combination.
Barbosa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thunder Gym in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Silver drives through and clinches with Barbosa against the cage.
Silver is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barbosa is defending well for now.
Silver tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.
Silver doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbosa trying to control the position but instead, Silver has worked for underhooks and has pushed Barbosa into the cage.
Silver lands a shoulder strike.
Silver tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa digs a right hand into Silver's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silver's gas tank.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbosa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Silver lands a right hand.
Silver doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silver lands a right hand.
Silver misses with a body punch. #T1#
Silver's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barbosa lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
Nice body punch from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with the head strike.
Barbosa works on Silver's body with a couple of short punches.
Silver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow.
Silver lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silver's elbow.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Silver lands a right hand.
Silver prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee is keeping an eye on Barbosa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa leaning against his opponent.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Silver breaks from the clinch.
Silver misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Silver clinches with his opponent.
Barbosa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silver tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.
A short uppercut from Barbosa.
Barbosa prevents a body shot from Silver. #BC#
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silver 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.
Barbosa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Silver swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silver circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silver now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Barbosa moves into range and clinches up with Silver.
Barbosa blocks a body shot from Silver. #BC#
Barbosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silver lands with a good body shot.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A bone on bone clash there as Silver blocks the leg kick. #T3#
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silver was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
A low kick from Silver misses
and Barbosa counters with a nice leg kick.
Silver wants to clinch up but Barbosa keeps it at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Silver. Beautiful body shot.
Barbosa doesn't manage to clinch there - Silver circles away.
Barbosa tests Silver's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silver avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Silver wants to counter the offense by Barbosa and move into the clinch position.
Barbosa misses with a straight left.
Silver paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barbosa keeps the fight on the outside.
Silver scores with a jab. Barbosa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Silver moves out of range.
Silver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barbosa misses with a body kick.
Silver unleashes a big counter combination but Barbosa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
Silver takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Silver.
Silver is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barbosa rather than just go for the knockout.
Good leg kick by Silver.
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!
Silver lands a nice shot to the body.
Barbosa fails to land the takedown.
Silver stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
An inside leg kick lands from Barbosa.
Silver lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barbosa at a distance.
Silver moves into range and connects with a jab.
Silver throws a nice looking combination but Barbosa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A bone on bone clash there as Barbosa blocks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Barbosa misses its target.
Barbosa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Terry Silver will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Barbosa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Silver lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barbosa at a distance.
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silver sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Silver misses.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silver doesn't manage to clinch there - Barbosa circles away.
Silver throws a poor cross that misses
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silver.
Silver swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Good work by Silver as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Silver moves into range and clinches up with Barbosa.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Silver trying to land knees to the body.
Silver lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barbosa lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Barbosa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Barbosa. #BC#
Barbosa breaks the clinch.
A combination from Barbosa does no damage.
Silver just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Barbosa digs a good hook to Silver's body.
Silver takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barbosa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Silver misses with a hook
and Barbosa counters with a nice leg kick.
Silver misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Barbosa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silver.
Silver misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barbosa. #BC#
Barbosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Terry Silver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa misses with a low kick as Silver jumps back.
Barbosa throws a solid leg kick but Silver takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barbosa.#T2#
A low kick from Silver is predictable there #CL#
and Barbosa moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa lands an uppercut.#BC#
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silver doesn't manage to clinch there - Barbosa circles away.
Silver circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silver fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Barbosa connects with the punch.
That kick from Silver tenderised Barbosa's leg. Barbosa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Terry Silver seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbosa dodges the punch combination from Silver.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barbosa paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Silver rushes Barbosa and presses him up against the cage.
Barbosa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silver working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Silver misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Barbosa as the two fighters clinch.
Silver gets through Barbosa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Silver lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#It looks like Junior Barbosa has been cut.
Barbosa avoiding damage as Silver throws knees to the body.
Silver has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
Silver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barbosas head.
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Barbosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut. Silver saw that one coming.
Silver tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silver swings widly with a right hand
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silver fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T4#
Barbosa lands with a straight right. Silver didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa walks into a left hand.
Silver throws a hook but Barbosa avoids it easily.
Barbosa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Silver swings widly with a right hand
and Barbosa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Barbosa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barbosa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Silver is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbosa.
Silver misses with a shot to the body
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Silver staying out of range there.
Silver connects with a crisp jab.
Silver tries to work over Barbosa's front leg with a kick but Barbosa checks it.
Barbosa throws a solid leg kick but Silver takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Silver moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Silver's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Junior Barbosa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Junior Barbosa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Silver throws a leg kick
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut.
Silver bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barbosa's head.
Silver swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barbosa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Silver just misses with a punch to the body.
Silver misses with a straight left.
Barbosa misses with a looping left.
Barbosa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A punch combination from Silver misses.
Silver misses with a body shot.
Silver is looking to clinch but Barbosa is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver misses the shot to the body.
Silver misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Barbosa misses with a few strikes there.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Silver throws a combination that misses
and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silver misses with a straight left.
Silver swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but Silver sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Silver counters with a body kick.
Barbosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbosa throws out a loose jab but Silver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silver misses the body punch
and Barbosa makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Silver really felt that one!
Silver takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barbosa.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Silver.
Silver takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Silver tries to clinch but Barbosa moves away
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
Barbosa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Barbosa throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Barbosa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silver lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbosa's sensitive parts.
Silver scores with a nice head shot.
Silver scores with a punch to the head.
Barbosa is looking to slow Silver down with leg kicks.
Silver throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barbosa.
Barbosa tries to counter by clinching up but Silver breaks away and moves out of range.
Silver fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Silver showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barbosa.
Silver moves forwards but Barbosa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Silver wants to clinch.#T3#
Barbosa lands with an uppercut that bounces Silver off the cage and back into range.
Barbosa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbosa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barbosa throws a hook but Silver blocks it.
Silver turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Barbosa.
Silver fails with an attempt to clinch.
A cross from Barbosa lands.
Silver misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Barbosa circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Barbosa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Silver scores with a one two! Barbosa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Silver. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Barbosa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Silver punishes Barbosa's body with a nice straight punch.
Silver tries to score with a low kick but Barbosa moves his leg out of the way.
Silver ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Silver lands with a nice body punch.
Silver has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
No joy there for Barbosa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silver throws out a counter right but Barbosa avoids it with no problem.
Silver is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbosa.
Silver fails in his attempt to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Silver.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Silver throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

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 Junior Barbosa.
I think Barbosa 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Barbosa!
Our winner, Junior Barbosa, 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: MMAH 75
Date: Sep 18, 2023

#R1#
Robinson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Casbon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Robinson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Casbon scores with a counter punch that sends Robinson to the canvas! Casbon smells blood - he's punishing Robinson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Robinson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harbin Casbon!

Event: RSE 12: Serpent Sun
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Pilao cracks Kane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#It looks like Kook Kane has been cut.
Kane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pilao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pilao.
Pilao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kane throws out the jab.
Pilao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pilao.
A swing and a miss from Pilao.#CL#
Pilao has managed to clinch.
Pilao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pilao prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kane jumps guard but Pilao stands there with Kane around his waist. Kane gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pilao misses with a body punch.
Kane jumps guard but Pilao stands there with Kane around his waist. Kane gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gilberto Pilao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kook Kane.
Pilao lands an uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kane has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Pilao is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Pilao cracks Kane with a nice body shot.
Pilao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kane.
Pilao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kane backwards.
Pilao digs a right hand into Kane's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kane's gas tank.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kane blocks a body shot from Pilao.
Pilao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kane backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Pilao.
Kane looks winded!
Pilao digs a right hand underneath Kane's ribcage. Kane let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pilao lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Pilao.
Pilao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pilao lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Pilao.
Pilao scores with a shot to the side of Kane's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pilao lands a left hand. #ROC#Kane is rocked!#T2#
Pilao pushes off and lands a massive hook that knocks Kane out cold! The fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gilberto Pilao!
Gilberto Pilao thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2023

#R1#
Cider throws a sloppy head kick and Pretender moves out of range easily.
Pretender pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cider throws a jab but it's blocked by Pretender.
No joy there for Cider, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pretender scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cider doesn't seem bothered though.
Pretender dodges the punch combination from Cider.
Cider swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cider misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cider fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Deepen Cider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cider throws an overhand right that lands on Pretender's shoulder, as Pretender tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Cider misses.
It seemed like Pretender was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pretender does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cider appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pretender turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Pretender misses.
A jab from Pretender misses.
Pretender misses with a low kick as Cider jumps back.
Cider throws a big counter combination but Pretender scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cider fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Pretender avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pretender takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pretender throws a jab but it's blocked by Cider.
Pretender slips a jab from Cider.
Cider tries a head kick but it misses.
Cider moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPretender.
Cider throws a sloppy head kick and Pretender moves out of range easily.
Cider throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pretender.
Cider checks a low kick from Pretender.
Cider displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pretender throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cider scores with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Cider.
Cider misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cider keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cider checks a low kick from Pretender.
Cider throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Cider checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cider throws a series of punches but Pretender moves out of range.
Cider misses with a head kick.
Cider lands a head kick. Pretender smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cider misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cider lands a head kick. Pretender smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pretender slips a jab and a cross from Cider.
Pretender let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pretender throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cider misses with a kick to the body.
Cider misses with a double jab.
Cider uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pretender.
Cider throws a one two combo.
A punch combination from Cider misses.
Jab by Pretender.
A punch lands to the side of Pretender 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cider ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pretender moves away.
Pretender throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T3#
Pretender throws the kick towards the body but Cider avoids it.
Cider fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pretender scores with a leg kick.
Pretender looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pretender throws a head kick that misses.
As Pretender looks to move away, Cider throws a big counter combo but Pretender just gets out of the way.
We've been informed that Pretender has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pretender on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cider feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pretenders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cider throws a shot from downtown. Pretender moves away and avoids it.
Pretender only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cider misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cider connects with a high kick.
Pretender slips a jab and a cross from Cider.
Pretender throws a shot from downtown. Cider moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Pretender misses.
Pretender just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCider.
Cider lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cider connects with a leg kick.
Cider avoids the head kick by Pretender. #T4#
Cider on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cider lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pretender misses the shot to the body.
Cider appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cider slips under a jab.
Pretender throws a right hand that misses
and Cider counters with a straight right hand.
Pretender looks to score with a jab to the body but Cider is just out of range.
Cider misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Pretender misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Cider misses the target.
Cider misses with a few strikes there.
A big left from Pretender misses.
Pretender blocks the body kick.
Cider fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pretender looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cider bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pretender looks to land a body kick but Cider moved away.
Cider lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cider misses with a double jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pretender! But no joy.
Cider misses with the combination.
Pretender is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deepen Cider dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Cider fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pretender looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cider throws a head kick that misses.
Deepen Cider is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick from Pretender misses.
Cider with a nice calf kick.
Cider bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Pretender.
Pretender stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cider misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cider.
Cider shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Pretender might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cider has got the better of the exchanges.
Cider misses with a two punch combination.
Good work by Cider as he checks the leg kick.
Cider misses with a double jab.
Cider motions for Pretender to come forward. Cider throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Cider does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cider throws a one two combo. #T1#
Pretender pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pretender lands with an uppercut that bounces Cider off the cage and back into range.
Cider scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pretender walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cider checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pretender misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cider ducks under a wild hook from Pretender.
Pretender will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cider staying out of range there.
No joy there for Cider, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pretender throws a low kick but Cider moves out of range easily.
Cider ducks right into an uppercut from Pretender.
Cider throws a sloppy head kick and Pretender moves out of range easily.
Cider backing away here, and Pretender unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Pretender blocks a head kick by Cider.
Pretender jabs at Cider's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pretender 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 Cider has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cider and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cider misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Cider.
Cider throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pretender thuds a left hand into Cider's body.
Cider throws a series of punches but Pretender avoids them all with ease.
Cider ducks under a wild hook from Pretender.
Pretender misses with the combination.
Pretender throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cider lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cider.
Cider throws a head kick that misses.
Cider uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pretender.
A bone on bone clash there as Pretender blocks the leg kick.
Pretender tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cider is able to avoid easily.
Cider has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cider there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Cider moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cider throws a right hand that Pretender ducks under and follows up with a left that Pretender also avoids with ease.
Pretender looks for the body kick but Cider saw that one coming.
Pretender misses with a wild body shot.
Cider throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cider lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pretender circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pretender jabs Cider to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cider misses with a leg kick
and Pretender counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pretender lands a glancing blow to the side of Cider's head.
Pretender throws a lazy right hand but Cider sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cider is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pretender can do to turn this around?
Good exchange - Pretender coming out on top.
Pretender throws a right hand that Cider ducks under and follows up with a left that Cider also avoids with ease.
Pretender jabs Cider to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Pretender misses its intended target.
Pretender uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pretender misses with a body shot. #T4#
Cider throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pretender counters with a nice uppercut.
Cider tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cider swinging wildly here.
Pretender throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cider swinging wildly here.
Cider misses with a few strikes there.
Pretender looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cider misses with a series of wild punches.
Cider bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cider lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Cider.
Pretender was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cider defending well as Pretender loads up on a big left hand.
Pretender uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cider.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Deepen Cider will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Pretender misses with an uppercut. Cider saw that one coming.
Cider throws a right hand that Pretender ducks under and follows up with a left that Pretender also avoids with ease.
Pretender looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cider looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pretender checks a low kick from Cider.
Cider throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pretender stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pretender throws a hook to the side of Cider's head but Cider sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pretender throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pretender blocks a head kick by Cider.
Good work by Pretender as he checks the leg kick.
Pretender let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pretender misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pretender digs a good hook to Cider's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cider throws a series of punches but Pretender moves out of range.
Cider ducks under a wild hook from Pretender.
Cider throws a right and a left that Pretender avoids nicely.
Pretender tried to score with a low kick but Cider checks it.
Pretender misses with a wild body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Cider avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cider moves out of range as Pretender strikes.
Cider throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pretender counters with a stiff right hand.
Cider dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pretender. That did some damage!
Cider misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cider throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cider looks to land a combination but Pretender avoids it well.
Pretender just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Cider. Beautiful body shot.
Pretender throws a right and a left that Cider avoids nicely.
Cider fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cider takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cider takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cider tries a head kick but it misses.
Pretender now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pretender lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cider bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Cider paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pretender tries to land a front kick but Cider steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Deepen Cider is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cider bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pretender's head.
Pretender moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cider displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pretender throws out the jab.
Cider thumps Pretender with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cider. Pretender does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cider buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cider misses with a hook.
Pretender's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pretender throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pretender misses with a hook. Cider ducked under it nicely.
Cider throws a big counter combination but Pretender scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cider fails to land with a series of punches.
Cider scoring well with a low kick there.
Cider misses the shot to the body.
The Pretender has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cider throws a lazy right hand but Pretender sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Pretender dodges the punch combination from Cider.
Pretender looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pretender throws a good cross that connects.
Pretender chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cider can pounce on him.
A low kick lands for Cider.
Cider throws out a leg kick but Pretender moves out of range and Cider only half commits.
Pretender lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pretender misses with a body punch
and Cider counters with a series of strikes. Pretender will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cider lands a nice looking body shot.
Pretender pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cider avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pretender throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Pretender. Those never looked like landing.
Cider swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pretender counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Pretender throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pretender throws a push kick but Cider slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pretender moves out of range as Cider throws a body kick.
Cider scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cider fakes the leg kick and cracks Pretender in the body.
Pretender slips a jab and a cross from Cider.
Cider moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pretender ducks under a wild hook from Cider.
Cider fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Pretender misses its intended target.
Cider slips a jab from Pretender.
Cider throws a lazy right hand but Pretender sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cider closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cider misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pretender was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cider lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pretender at a distance.
Pretender on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cider uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pretender.

And that's the end of the fight!
Deepen Cider showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cider 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: HFC 95: Brady vs Hunt
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Meno scores with a nice head shot.
Meno throws a hook but Bengtsson avoids it easily.
Bengtsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Meno.
Some wild striking there from Bengtsson.
It seemed like Meno was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bengtsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Meno.
Meno jabs Bengtsson right on the nose. Bengtsson blinks but takes it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Bengtsson.
Meno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bengtsson.
Meno is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bengtsson is looking to slow Meno down with leg kicks.
Bengtsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meno takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Meno throws a jab but it's blocked by Bengtsson.
Bengtsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Bengtsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Meno lands a nice shot to the body.
Bengtsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Meno loads up on a big right hand but Bengtsson slips the punch.
It looked like Bengtsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Meno throws a lazy right hand but Bengtsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Meno thuds his right hand into Bengtsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Meno misses with a left hand
and Bengtsson counters with a left to the body.
Bengtsson walks into a left hand.
Meno is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bengtsson staying out of range there.
Bengtsson throws the left hand but Meno avoids the punch easily.
Meno lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Meno fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Meno loads up on a big right hand but Bengtsson slips the punch.#CL2#
Meno moves into the clinch.
Meno tries to throw a body punch but Bengtsson avoids it by throwing Meno back against the cage.
The referee calls for Meno to work.
Bengtsson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Meno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meno lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Meno has a couple of punches blocked by Bengtsson.
Meno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meno.
Meno lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Meno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Meno is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC2#
Meno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bengtsson thumps Meno with a low kick.
Bengtsson throws a nice head kick!
Bengtsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bengtsson lands a really nice looking cross but Meno seems unphased.
Meno on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Meno drops his hands momentarily and Bengtsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bengtsson.
Nice defenses there by Meno.
Bengtsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meno manages to avoid it.#T4#
Bengtsson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bengtsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Meno swings for the body but Bengtsson moves out of range.
Bengtsson swings for the body but Meno moves out of range.
Meno throws a poor cross that misses
and Bengtsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Bengtsson lands a two punch combo. #ROC#Meno is rocked!
Bengtsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Meno should have avoided that one.
Meno is still on wobbly legs! Can Bengtsson finish him?
Meno on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bengtsson drops Meno with a straight right hand, right on the button! Bengtsson follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bengan Bengtsson!
Bengan Bengtsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HRL9: Kovacevic vs Mike
Date: Aug 18, 2023

#R1#
Dukes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
Robinson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Robinson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dukes wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dukes on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Robinson working the head and body with strikes.
Robinson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dukes to see if he's OK.#ROC2#Dukes is rocked!
Dukes tries to escape but Robinson is in control.
Robinson landing strikes.
Oh Dukes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Robinson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Robinson lands a nice forearm strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Dukes is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Robinson can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Robinson!
Hank Robinson got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
The defeated Buzz Dukes had this to say: 'I need to get better'.

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