Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 6
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Barkley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnny Barkley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
MpJuice has Barkley up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MpJuice.
MpJuice definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A hook to the body from Barkley.
MpJuice swings wildly with an uppercut but Barkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
MpJuice blocking some punches.
MpJuice softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barkley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barkley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but MpJuice has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Barkley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barkley moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley throws a body punch but MpJuice moves out of range.
Barkley throws a poor cross that misses
and MpJuice counters with a stiff right hand.
Barkley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MpJuice circles away quickly and effectively.
MpJuice seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Barkley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Barkley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barkley tests MpJuice's chin there with a solid looking shot.
MpJuice staying out of range there.
MpJuice waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barkley.
Barkley misses with an uppercut
and MpJuice cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MpJuice on the wrong end of a nice hook.
MpJuice slips under a jab.
MpJuice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barkley moves away.
Barkley drops down looking to force a counter takedown but MpJuice defends it well.#CL#
MpJuice moves into the clinch successfully.
Barkley wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Barkley manages to break the clinch.
Barkley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barkley throws a lazy right hand but MpJuice sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MpJuice is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
MpJuice tries to clinch
and Barkley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Barkley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Barkley looks to move away, MpJuice throws a big counter combo but Barkley just gets out of the way.
Jab, jab by MpJuice - just one landing.
Barkley walks straight into a right hand from MpJuice - that's dropped him! MpJuice jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Barkley from any more punishment! Barkley complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). MpJuice MpJuice!

Event: Skrap Fights 41
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1##CL#
Finley clinches.
Gill goes for a takedown attempt but Finley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gill takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL2#
Gill gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Finley lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Finley.
A short left from Finley.
Finley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gill is trying to pull guard but Finley has him pressed against the ropes.
Gill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Finley lands a shoulder strike.
Finley gets underhooks to prevent Gill's takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Gill has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jimmy Finley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shukman Gill.
Gill working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Finley pushes Gill back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gill tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Finley just stands there and leans against the ropes.#T1#
Finley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gill is working for takedown but Finley is calmly controlling the position for now.
Finley lands a left hand.
Finley lands a shoulder strike.
Finley is trying to force a seperation but Gill has the dominant position.
Gill fails to pull guard.
Finley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Finley. #BC#
Finley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gill tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Finley defends well and Gill ends up having to push Finley into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jimmy Finley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gill shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Finley sprawls well. Finley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gill gets slowly back to his feet.
Gill throws a head kick but Finley moves out of range.
Finley with a nice cross.
Finley shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gill eats them both and turns towards Finley to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gill throws an off balance right hand
and Finley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Gill manages to break the clinch.
Gill shoots for a takedown but Finley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Finley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Finley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Finley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gill tries a head kick but it misses.
Gill looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Finley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gill takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Finley lands a slapping body shot.
Finley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Gill dives in for a single leg takedown but Finley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Gill darts in looking for a takedown but Finley gets double underhooks and turns Gill into the ropes.
Finley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gill takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Finley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gill has his takedown stuffed
and Finley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gill looks winded!
Finley scores with the left hand. Gill knows he should have avoided that one.
Jimmy Finley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gill takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gill has his takedown stuffed
and Finley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Finley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Finley scores with a sloppy right hand. Gill should have avoided that one.
Finley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gill takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Finley.
Finley throws a one two combo. #T4#
Finley looks to land a combination but Gill avoids it well.
Gill is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gill tries to pull guard but Finley holds him up against the ropes and eventually Gill drops back down to his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Finley. #BC2#
Gill breaks the clinch.
Finley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gill circles away quickly and effectively.
Finley lands a glancing blow to the side of Gill's head.
Finley misses with a few strikes there.
Gill with a lazy takedown attempt
and Finley counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Finley moves into range and clinches up with Gill.
A right hook to the body lands for Finley.
Finley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gill jumps guard but Finley turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Finley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gill takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jimmy Finley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gill shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Finley sprawls well. Finley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gill gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Finley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice shot lands for Finley.#CL2#
Gill gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gill has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Finley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gill wants a takedown but no success here.
Jimmy Finley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shukman Gill.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gill tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finley's elbow.
Jimmy Finley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Finley pushes Gill back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Finley lands a hook that snaps the head of Gill backwards.
Finley lands an uppercut.
Gill is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Finley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Finley avoiding damage. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Finley.
Finley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gill has him pressed against the ropes.
Gill is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Finley to keep the fight standing.
Finley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gill can do to turn this around?
Finley is pressed up against the ropes. Gill has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Finley down to the mat. Finley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Finley rushes Gill and presses him up against the ropes.
Finley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gill.
Finley presses Gill against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Finley lands a shoulder strike.
Gill prevents Finley from breaking the clinch.
Gill is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Finley pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Finley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finley lands with a hook. Gill tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Finley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gill looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gill moves forwards but Finley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Finley connects with a right hand. Gill shakes it off.#T2##CL2#
Gill closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Finley on the inside.
Finley is stalling here. #BC#
Finley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finley scores with the left hand. Gill knows he should have avoided that one.
Gill misses with a body kick.
Jimmy Finley is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Gill moves into range and clinches up with Finley.
Finley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gills head.
Nice body punch from Finley - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Gill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice jab there from Finley.
Finley cracks Gill with a right hand to the side of the head.
Finley throws a series of punches but Gill moves out of range.
Gill with the counter takedown but Finley avoids it easily.
Gill takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Gill's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Finley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gill scrambles back to his feet.
Finley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Finley misses with a two punch combination.
Finley scores with the left hand. Gill knows he should have avoided that one.
Finley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gill under the eye.
Gill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finley manages to avoid it.
Gill has his takedown stuffed
enabling Finley to counter with a crisp jab.
Finley lands a head kick. Gill smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Finley lands with a kick to the temple. Gill shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Finley lands with a cross to side of his opponent'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!
Finley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gill at a distance.
Finley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gill in his tracks.
Finley looks to land a combination but Gill avoids it well.
Gill tries to counter with a clinch but Finley shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
Gill shoots in for a double leg but Finley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gill shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Finley defends it nicely.
Gill is breathing heavily.#CL#
Gill tries to keep at a distance but Finley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Finley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gill is trying desperately to land a takedown but Finley is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gill.
Finley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Finley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Finley lands an uppercut.
Finley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Finley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Finley dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Finley throws a shot to the body.
Gill misses with an uppercut
and Finley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gill looks for a takedown but Finley sprawls well.
Gill is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Finley.
Gill has his takedown stuffed
and Finley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Gill clinches up against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Finley.
Finley lands a shoulder strike.
Gill tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jimmy Finley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shukman Gill.
Gill takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Finley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Finley pushes Gill up against the ropes in a clinch.#T1##TD2#
Gill gets control of Finley's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gill will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Finley preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Gill is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Finley rolls with it to try and escape but Gill cranks on the arm and Finley is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shukman Gill!
Shukman Gill thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 4
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Diktas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barkley sprawls well. Barkley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diktas gets slowly back to his feet.
No joy there for Barkley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diktas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barkley counters with a straight right hand.
A combination from Barkley does no damage.
Nice takedown defense from Barkley. No joy for Diktas on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anil Diktas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diktas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC2#
Diktas is rocked!
Barkley lands with a big right hook that stumbles Diktas - he's out on his feet here! Barkley follows up with another monster hook that separates Diktas from consciousness! Diktas falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Barkley stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Johnny Barkley!

Event: Gladitorius Maximus IV
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
LoJack dips to his left and cracks Hinch with an uppercut!#CL#
Hinch gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hinch takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like AJ Hinch has been cut.
Hinch has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. LoJack is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
LoJack throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
LoJack misses with a body punch.
LoJack throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
LoJack gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
LoJack pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
LoJack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hinch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Official UFC Performance Institute Training Center in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Hinch gets a clinch.
LoJack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hinch is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hinch is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AJ Hinch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hinch takes an elbow to the forehead.
LoJack softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hinch tries to score a body lock takedown but LoJack shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
LoJack gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
AJ Hinch's cut is getting worse.#T1#
LoJack lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
AJ Hinch's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
LoJack pressing his opponent against the cage.
LoJack pushes off an throws an elbow but Hinch leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hinch goes for a takedown in the clinch but LoJack prevents it.
Hinch tries to score a body lock takedown but LoJack shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
LoJack creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hinch's defenses.
LoJack told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
LoJack creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hinch's defenses. #CUT2#
Jeez, AJ Hinch's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
LoJack lands an elbow that stopped Hinch in his tracks for a moment.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sebastian LoJack!
The defeated AJ Hinch had this to say: '9 out of 10 times i merk that idiot, every bitch has his day and today was his day. '.

Event: Skrap Fights 35
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Albano connects with a body shot that sends Durham's belly button to the back.
Albano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Durham doesn't seem bothered though.
Albano scores with a nice right hand.
Albano cracks Durham with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
Albano fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Durham sprawls well initially but Albano persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Albano winds up and cracks Durham with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Durham trying to hold on to Albano's head to control him but Albano postures up. #SUB2#
Durham looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Albano is nestled in close to Durham, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Albano is nestled in close to Durham, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Albano controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Durham actively working from the bottom here.
Albano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Durham on the ground.
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. Albano connects with a nice short shot to Durham's temple. #T1##SUB2#
Durham actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Durham actively working from the bottom here.
Albano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Durham keeps working.
Albano is nestled in close to Durham, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Albano wants to control but Durham is keeping him busy.
Durham tries to get to full guard but Albano has control of the leg.
Albano is thwarting Durham's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Durham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Albano pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Durham actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Albano winds up and cracks Durham with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Durham actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Albano is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Durham defends it well.
Durham is looking to control Albano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Durham avoid being mounted?
Albano is trying to control. Durham wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Albano scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Durham looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Albano trying to control from Durham's half guard. Durham has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Durham is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Albano postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Albano lands a couple of digs.
Albano sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Durham's guard. #SUB2#
Durham actively working from the bottom here.
Albano is nestled in close to Durham, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Albano looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Albano prevents Durham from improving his position.#T4##SUB2#
Durham actively working from the bottom here.
Albano drops an elbow to the side of Durham's head.
Albano winds up and cracks Durham with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Albano is keen to just control but Durham is a slippery customer.
Albano working the head and body with strikes.
Durham is trying to get back to full guard.
Albano lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Albano landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Albano winds up and cracks Durham with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Durham controlling the position well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Albano working Durham over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Albano dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Danga de danga de dang - Albano scores with a four punch combination!
Albano misses with a looping right.
Despite the aggression on Durham's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Albano.
Albano working away.
Albano taking a breather here.
Albano working the ground and pound.
Albano landing strikes.
Albano advances to mount.
Durham is working to get back to half guard.
Durham is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durham is squirming around, avoiding Albano's attempts to control the action. #T1#
Albano lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Albano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Durham can do to turn this around?
Durham tries to hold on but Albano postures up.
Durham working to try and regain half guard.
Albano lands a heavy elbow.
Durham tries to lock up and control but Albano gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Albano lands a couple of good shots and Durham has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Durham is really stuck here.
Albano lands a shot to the body.
I really don't envy Durham right now.
Albano is not going to allow Durham to sit and survive in this position.
Albano scores with strikes from the back. #T2#
Durham can't escape the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Albano is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Durham. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Durham looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Albano looking for the RNC.
Albano trying to control momentarily.
Durham trying to control but not successfully.
Albano has good solid back control here.
Durham covers up after that shot from Albano. #T3#
Durham is trying to remain composed but Albano is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Durham is trying to break free.
Durham prevents Albano from getting a body triangle.
The referee is taking a good look at Durham as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Albano!
Durham breaks Albano's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Albano trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Durham trying to control the position from guard on top but Albano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durham throws a big right hand that misses.
Tony Albano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Albano wants to sweep here but Durham controlling him for the moment.
Albano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Durham. #T4#
Durham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Albano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Durham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Durham lands a couple of elbows.
Durham throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Albano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Durham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Albano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Durham manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Albano trying to control the position from guard on top but Durham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Durham is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Durham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Albano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Albano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Albano stands up over Durham, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Albano dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Albano closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Durham did well to prevent Albano getting side control.
Durham has hold of Albano's hands but Albano slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Albano is looking to advance position but Durham won't allow it. #SUB2#
Durham looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Albano looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Albano lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Durham actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Durham looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Durham looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Albano looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Durham with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Durham trying to control from the bottom.
Albano lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Albano there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Albano lands a nice short elbow.
Albano working over Durham with some ground and pound. Durham looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Albano working Durham over with strikes.
Albano trying to control from half guard but Durham is working away.
Durham is pressing down on Albano's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Albano is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Albano working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Durham is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Albano stands up over Durham, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Albano has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Albano trying to control but Durham is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Durham escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Albano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Durham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Albano is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Albano is in close to Durham's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Durham being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Albano drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Durham dives on top into guard.#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Albano pulls Durham in to control the position.
Durham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Albano pulls Durham in close to his closed guard and prevents Durham from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Durham with a nice head shot there.
Albano 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.
Albano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Durham landing some decent shots from guard.
Durham won't allow Albano to sweep him here.
Durham postures up in Albano's guard and throws a big left but Albano blocks it.
Albano controlling Durham's posture.
Albano wants to sweep here but Durham controlling him for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Albano is working hard here to advance position.
Albano on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Albano tries to get out of the position.
Albano keeping moving, preventing Durham from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Durham won't allow Albano to sweep him here.
Albano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Albano lands a leg kick that knocks Durham off balance momentarily.
Albano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Albano lands a nice shot that snaps Durham's head back.
A combination from Durham does no damage.
Albano attempts a counter takedown but Durham avoids it well and moves away.
Mike Durham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A clash of legs there as Durham blocks the low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Albano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Albano 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 Alan Glass scores the fight for Tony Albano!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Tony Albano!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Tony Albano!

Tony Albano wins by unanimous decision!

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 2
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1##CL#
Strickland fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barkley, pushing him back against the cage.
Strickland has a couple of punches blocked by Barkley.
Strickland can't find room to land a body shot as Barkley controls the action.
Strickland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strickland slowing the pace effectively.
Strickland swings wildly with an uppercut but Barkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strickland scores with a shot to the side of Barkley's head.
A frustrated look appears on Barkley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barkley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Strickland swings wildly with an uppercut but Barkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strickland lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Strickland scores with a shot to the side of Barkley's head.
A frustrated look appears on Barkley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Strickland manages to break the clinch.
Strickland tries to close the distance and clinch but Barkley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barkley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barkley scores with a jab to the body.
Strickland tries to clinch there but Barkley circles away.
Strickland avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
The fighters circling - Barkley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch combination from Barkley misses.
Strickland tries to clinch but Barkley moves out of range.
Barkley throws a series of punches but Strickland avoids them all with ease.
Strickland avoids the body shot from Barkley.
Strickland throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Strickland tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strickland is looking to clinch. #CL#
Strickland takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Strickland scores with a nice short uppercut.
Strickland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barkley's elbow.
Barkley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Strickland lands a right hand.
Barkley can't break the clinch.
Strickland tries a body shot but Barkley blocks it.
Strickland lands a nice uppercut.
Barkley tries to circle away but Strickland has him pinned against the cage.
The referee calls for Barkley to work.
Strickland tries to stall but Barkley uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T2#
Barkley working hard to break the clinch.
Barkley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Strickland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barkley takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Strickland dodges the punch combination from Barkley.
Strickland slips a jab from Barkley.
As Barkley tries to get set, Strickland tries to push him back and clinch up but Barkley manages to avoid the attempt.
Barkley moves forwards but Strickland connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Strickland throws a head kick that misses.
Strickland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barkley tries to counter with a clinch but Strickland shakes him off and moves away.
Strickland moves out of range of the strikes.
Strickland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jimmy Strickland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barkley loads up on a big right hand but Strickland slips the punch.
Strickland scores with a head kick. Barkley tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Strickland throws a nice head kick!
The fighters circle, before Strickland throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Barkley's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Strickland lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Jimmy Strickland!
A less than humble Jimmy Strickland misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Skrap Fights 32
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Mahoney is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mahoney lands a slapping body shot. #CL#
Mahoney closes the distance and clinches.
Mahoney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Finley trying to land knees to the body.
Finley lands with a short shot to the head.
Finley tries to work over Mahoney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Finley working aggressively here.
Mahoney misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Mahoney.
Finley has a couple of punches blocked by Mahoney.
Finley struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahoney controls his hands.
Finley is trying to stall.
Finley takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice left hand lands by Mahoney.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahoney lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Jimmy Finley has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahoney.
Finley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mahoney unloads a knee to the mid-section. Finley lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Finley looks winded!
Mahoney throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Mahoney with a knee to the head.
Mahoney tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A hook to the body from Mahoney.
Mahoney jerks Finley's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Finley drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Mahoney goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Mahoney because Finley was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Carey Mahoney!
Carey Mahoney was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: JBL 19 Next Generation
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
Valen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Akenzua fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Valen.
Akenzua tries a head kick but it misses.
Akenzua circles away from the clinch attempt.
Valen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Akenzua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akenzua slips a jab and a cross from Valen.
Valen wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valen tries to close the distance and clinch but Akenzua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Akenzua takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Valen throws a hook but Akenzua avoids it easily.#T1#
Valen with a jab.
Valen misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Valen takes the fight into the clinch.
Valen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Valen swings wildly with an uppercut but Akenzua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akenzua stalling in the clinch but Valen improves position.
Akenzua is trying to push Valen away but Valen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Akenzua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valen.
Akenzua blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akenzua.
Valen misses with a punch on the inside.
Valen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Akenzua manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akenzua.
Valen throws a punch but it's blocked by Akenzua.
Akenzua lands a body punch.
Akenzua blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Valen tries to work over Akenzua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valen.
A short left from Valen.
Akenzua takes a shot to the head.
Akenzua wants to stall.
Akenzua blocking some punches.
Akenzua scores with a shot to the side of Valen's head. #BC2#
Akenzua breaks from the clinch.
Akenzua throws a leg kick which misses Valen's front leg but catches the back leg as Valen tries to avoid it.
Kal Valen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valen swings for the body but Akenzua moves out of range. #CL#
Valen pushes Akenzua up against the cage in a clinch.
Valen keeps control of Akenzua as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Valen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valen.
Valen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valen throws a punch but it's blocked by Akenzua.
Valen misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Akenzua.
Valen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akenzua content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Valen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akenzua backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valen has a couple of punches blocked by Akenzua.
Akenzua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Come on Akenzua - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akenzua.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kal Valen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Valen takes one on the button.
Akenzua punishes Valen's body with a nice straight punch.
Akenzua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valen misses with a wild combination.
Akenzua scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Valen looks to land a combination but Akenzua avoids it well.
Akenzua tries to counter with a clinch but Valen shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akenzua displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kal Valen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akenzua dodges the punch combination from Valen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akenzua! But no joy.
Valen stalks Akenzua and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Akenzua's face. Akenzua staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#
It looks like Chetachi Akenzua has been cut.#T1#
Akenzua thuds his right hand into Valen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Akenzua misses with a body shot.
Valen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valen backing away here, and Akenzua unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Akenzua connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Akenzua scores with a jab. Valen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Akenzua looks for the body kick but Valen saw that one coming.
Valen throws a right hand that Akenzua ducks under and follows up with a left that Akenzua also avoids with ease.
Valen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Valen doesn't manage to clinch there - Akenzua circles away.
Akenzua slips a jab and a cross from Valen. #T2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Akenzua, right into the meat.
Akenzua comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Valen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Akenzua avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Akenzua lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valen misses with a right hand
and Akenzua counters with a left to the body.
Akenzua swats away the attempt to clinch by Valen.
Akenzua jabs at Valen's body.
Valen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Valen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Akenzua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Valen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Valen throws a head punch that misses.
Akenzua blocks a body shot from Valen.
Akenzua makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Akenzua trying to stall but Valen improves his position.
Valen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akenzua is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Valen. #T4#
Akenzua lands with a short shot to the head.
Akenzua is trying to push Valen away but Valen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Come on Akenzua - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Akenzua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akenzua is trying to break the clinch but Valen has him pressed against the cage.
Kal Valen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Valen misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Valen misses with a punch on the inside.
Akenzua is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Valen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valen swings wildly with an uppercut but Akenzua uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chetachi Akenzua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chetachi Akenzua's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Akenzua fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Valen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Valen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Valen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Valen wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akenzua! But no joy.
Chetachi Akenzua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Valen!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akenzua fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Valen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Valen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Valen wants to clinch up but Akenzua keeps it at a distance.
Akenzua looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Valen wants to clinch up but Akenzua keeps it at a distance.
Akenzua jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL#
Valen takes the fight into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Akenzua - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Akenzua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valen.
Valen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valen misses with a body punch. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akenzua.
Akenzua is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Akenzua lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Valen cracks Akenzua with a nice body shot.
Valen can't find room to land a body shot as Akenzua controls the action.
Valen swings wildly with an uppercut but Akenzua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akenzua lands a shoulder strike.
Valen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akenzua prevents a body shot from Valen.
Valen misses with some punches.
Valen swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Valen fails to land.
Akenzua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valen misses with a punch on the inside.
Valen throws a punch but it's blocked by Akenzua.
Valen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Valen misses with the head strike.
Akenzua is pushing Valen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Akenzua tries a body shot but Valen blocks it.
Valen misses with a punch on the inside.
Valen lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Akenzua lands with a light punch inside.
Valen misses with a punch on the inside.
Valen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valen misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valen.
A head punch on the inside from Valen fails to land.
Valen can't find room to land a body shot as Akenzua controls the action.
Valen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valen stops a takedown attempt from Akenzua.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valen struggles to land a body shot inside as Akenzua controls his hands.
Valen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valen swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kal Valen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Valen 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kal Valen!

Event: Skrap Fights 28
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Banchamek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Albano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Albano misses with a looping left.
Albano scores with a nice strike.#TD2#
Albano shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Banchamek manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Banchamek is looking to stand up but Albano isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Albano lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Banchamek is looking to stand up but Albano isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
Banchamek is scooting his butt against the ropes and has managed to get back to his feet. Albano presses him back against the ropes, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Albano blocks the elbow strike.
Banchamek misses with an elbow strike.
Albano is trying to break the clinch but Banchamek has him pressed against the ropes.
Banchamek misses with a punch to the body.
Banchamek tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Albano drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Banchamek scores a nice knee to the body. #T1#
Albano tries to work over Banchamek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Banchamek throws an elbow but misses.
Banchamek throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Albanos head.
Banchamek has Albano pressed against the ropes, preventing Albano from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Banchamek misses with a knee to the head.
Banchamek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Albano taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Banchamek.
Albano drops down looking for an ankle pick but Banchamek pulls his leg out and moves away.
Banchamek fails in his attempt to clinch.
Buakaw Banchamek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Banchamek gets a clinch.
Banchamek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Albano tries to work over Banchamek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Banchamek gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2#
Banchamek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Banchamek lands a hook that snaps the head of Albano backwards.
Banchamek misses with a knee to the head.
Banchamek misses with a punch to the body.
Albano takes an elbow to the forehead.
Albano takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banchamek with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Banchamek prevents a body shot from Albano.
Banchamek lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Banchamek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Banchamek tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Albano avoiding damage as Banchamek throws knees to the body.
Albano is trying to stall.
Banchamek looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
Albano blocks a body shot from Banchamek.
Banchamek is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Albano is defending well for now.
Banchamek throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Albano blocks it with crossed arms.
Banchamek gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Albano.
Buakaw Banchamek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Albano.
Banchamek unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Banchamek misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Banchamek fails to land.
Banchamek lands a hook to the side of the head.
Albano avoids a wild elbow strike from Banchamek.
Banchamek tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Albano takes an elbow to the forehead.
Banchamek has Albano pressed up against the ropes in a tight Thai clinch. Albano is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Banchamek - that's hurt Albano badly! Oh, another knee lands and Albano is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Albano doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Buakaw Banchamek!
A very excited looking Buakaw Banchamek 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: JBL 18 Boxaaja vs Llosa
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Matsuda stuffs the takedown.
Matsuda moves to clinch but Sonnen breaks away #TD2#
and Sonnen counters with a shoot takedown. Matsuda fights it but they end up in guard.
Matsuda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sonnen on the ground.
Sonnen works over Matsuda with some ground and pound from guard.
Matsuda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sonnen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen is stalling in the full guard.
Sonnen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sonnen.
Sonnen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matsuda works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Sonnen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Matsuda is looking to stand up but Sonnen isn't so interested in that idea.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sonnen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Matsuda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sonnen.
Sonnen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Matsuda's head.
Sonnen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sonnen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sonnen with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sonnen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sonnen throws a big right hand that misses.
Sonnen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sonnen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sonnen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Matsuda is rocked!#T2#
Sonnen gets to his feet and stands over Matsuda, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Matsuda felt that one! Sonnen unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Matsuda from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chael Sonnen!
Chael Sonnen very nearly forgot to thank CAGED CROW Clothings 50$ amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Skrap Fights 22: MFer vs Trump
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Finley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Finley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Handicks.
Handicks connects with the punch.
Finley thuds a left hand into Handicks's body.
Finley throws a right hand that misses
and Handicks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finley blocks a jab.
Finley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Finley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Handicks.
Handicks gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Handicks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finley.
Finley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handicks.
Finley moves out of range of the strikes.
Finley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Finley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Handicks.
Finley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fallen Angels in the buildup to the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Handicks throws a lazy right hand but Finley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Handicks there.
Finley throws a jab when Handicks was well out of range.
Handicks misses with a right hand
and Finley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Finley throws an overhand right that lands on Handicks's shoulder, as Handicks tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Finley rushes Handicks and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Handicks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Finley's efforts to push away.
Handicks tries for a takedown but Finley manages to get underhooks.
Finley is trying to break free.
Handicks drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Finley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Finley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Handicks trying to control the position but instead, Finley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Handicks into the ropes.
Finley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Handicks backwards.
Handicks is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Finley is defending well.
Jimmy Finley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Handicks.
Finley blocks an uppercut.
Finley lands a body shot. #T2#
Finley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Handicks goes for a takedown attempt but Finley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Finley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jimmy Finley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Finley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Handicks 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.
Handicks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Finley tests Handicks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Finley scores with a jab.
Handicks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Handicks scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
Handicks misses with an uppercut
and Finley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Finley misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Finley. That snapped Handicks's head back.
Handicks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finley looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Finley looks to land a combination but Handicks avoids it well.
It seemed like Handicks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Handicks has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Finley ducks under a wild hook from Handicks.#T3#
Handicks throws out a powerful jab.
A big right from Handicks misses.
Handicks lands a glancing blow to the side of Finley's head.
Handicks lands with an uppercut that bounces Finley off the ropes and back into range.#ROC2#
Finley is rocked!
Finley tries to bum rush Handicks with a series of wild strikes but Handicks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little jabbing left from Handicks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oh Finley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Finley slips under a jab from Handicks.
Finley seems to have got his legs back now.
Finley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Handicks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Handicks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Handicks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Finley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Handicks throws a right hand that Finley ducks under and follows up with a left that Finley also avoids with ease.
Finley misses with a jab to the body
enabling Handicks to counter with a crisp jab.
Finley misses with a hook
and Handicks counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Finley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Finley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Handicks misses with a looping left.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Handicks.
Finley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Handicks throws out a loose jab but Finley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Handicks throws out a loose jab but Finley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Handicks cracks a nice hook into Finley's ribs.
A combination from Finley does no damage.
Handicks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Handicks ducks under a wild hook from Finley.#CL#
Finley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Handicks, pushing him back against the ropes.
Finley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Handicks backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Finley - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Handicks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Finleys head.
Finley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Handicks misses with a body punch.
Finley tries to throw a body punch but Handicks avoids it by throwing Finley back against the ropes.
Finley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jimmy Finley will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Donk. Finley catches Handicks right on the button with a cross.
Handicks throws a jab but it's blocked by Finley.
Handicks throws a lazy right hand but Finley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Handicks lands a nice hook to Finley's body. Finley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Handicks works the jab nicely.
Finley scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Finley misses with a body shot
and Handicks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Finley misses with a double jab.
Handicks throws a looping overhand right but Finley ducks down to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Finley.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finley throws a jab when Handicks was well out of range.
Finley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handicks.
Handicks looks to land a right hand but Finley moved out of range.
Finley misses with a looping left.
Handicks takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Handicks moves forwards but Finley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johny Handicks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the body from Finley misses
and Handicks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Handicks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Finley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Handicks.
Handicks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Finley counters with a straight right hand.
Finley misses with a head kick.
Finley misses with a hook. Handicks ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Finley.
Finley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Handicks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finley.
Finley throws a lazy right hand but Handicks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finley slips a jab from Handicks.
Handicks slips under a jab from Finley.
Handicks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Handicks does it's job there.
Handicks throws an off balance right hand
and Finley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circling - Finley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Handicks walks into a left hand.
Handicks throws a hook to the side of Finley's head but Finley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Danga de danga de dang - Finley scores with a four punch combination!
Handicks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Handicks throws an overhand right that lands on Finley's shoulder, as Finley tries to avoid the shot.
Finley lands with a right hand.
Finley misses with a few strikes there.
Handicks drops Finley with a naaaaasty hook - Finley is in real trouble here! Handicks dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johny Handicks!
Johny Handicks decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: DUEL 209
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Newton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Calharran was well out of range. Poor timing from Newton.
Calharran needs to keep his hands up - Newton had a free shot at his head there.
Nice shot lands for Newton.#TD#
Calharran gets caught flat footed, as Newton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Calharran throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Calharran wants to sweep but no luck.
Calharran really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Newton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Newton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Newton drops back looking for a leg! Calharran is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Calharran manages to kick Newton off! Newton jumps back into Calharran's guard.
Newton passes Calharran's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Newton has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Calharran defend it? Newton steps over the head and cranks it - Calharran is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Newton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bill Newton!

Event: Skrap Fights 18
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Albano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Albano wants it to stay on the feet.
Albano lands a nice shot to the body.
Albano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jab by Albano.
Submarine scores with a three punch combo!
Albano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Submarines jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Albano misses with a series of wild punches.
Submarine tries to clinch but Albano moves out of range. #TD2#
Albano closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Submarine's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Submarine is looking to stand up but Albano isn't so interested in that idea.
Submarine keeping moving, preventing Albano from controlling successfully.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Albano stands up over Submarine, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Albano cracks Submarine with a solid left hand.#ROC2#
Submarine is rocked!
Albano content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oh Submarine is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Albano arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Submarine's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tony Albano!

Event: BFF 56: Maeda vs. Yakolev
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Sirawazi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD#
Sirawazi shoots in and gets a takedown into Henry's guard.
Sirawazi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sirawazi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henry works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sirawazi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Henry really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sirawazi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sirawazi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sirawazi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sirawazi tries to free his leg and advance position but Henry is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirawazi chips away with some ground and pound.
Henry keeping full guard, as Sirawazi tries to pass.
Sirawazi trying to control the position from guard on top but Henry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Sirawazi is in close to Henry's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sirawazi with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sirawazi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Henry keeping moving, preventing Sirawazi from controlling successfully.
Henry avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sirawazi chips away with some ground and pound.
Sirawazi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sirawazi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sirawazi advances to half guard. #T2#
Sirawazi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sirawazi trying to control the pace.
Henry is staying active underneath Sirawazi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Henry blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sirawazi.
Sirawazi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sirawazi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Sirawazi there.
Sirawazi throwing shots but Henry is blocking nicely. #T3#
Sirawazi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sirawazi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sirawazi is controlling the pace.
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. Sirawazi connects with a nice short shot to Henry's temple.
Henry blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sirawazi.
Sirawazi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sirawazi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Henry's head.
Sirawazi 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.#T4#
Henry is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sirawazi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sirawazi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Henry's head.
Henry blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sirawazi.
Sirawazi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sirawazi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Henry with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sirawazi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sirawazi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sirawazi trying to control the pace.
Sirawazi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Henry's head. #T5#
Sirawazi wants to control but Henry is keeping him busy.
Sirawazi content to control rather than advance.
Sirawazi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Henry's head.
Sirawazi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sirawazi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Henry defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sirawazi lands a nice short elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Henry can do anything to dispel that myth.
Henry is looking to control Sirawazi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Henry avoid being mounted?
Sirawazi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Henry does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T6#
Well, if Sirawazi 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.
Sirawazi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Henry defending well though.
Sirawazi is nestled in close to Henry, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sirawazi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sirawazi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sirawazi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sirawazi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Henry does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sirawazi not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T7#
Sirawazi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sirawazi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Henry with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sirawazi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sirawazi working the head and body with strikes.
Sirawazi controlling the action here.
Sirawazi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sirawazi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Henry has hold of Sirawazi's hands but Sirawazi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sirawazi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Sirawazi there. #T8#
Sirawazi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sirawazi is looking to take a break and control but Henry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sirawazi working over Henry with some ground and pound. Henry looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Henry avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sirawazi.
Sirawazi wants to take a breather but Henry is having none of it.
Henry blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sirawazi.
Henry is not content to let Sirawazi control the position.
Sirawazi slips a nice elbow through Henry's hands, connecting with Henry's forehead.#T9#
Sirawazi working Henry over with strikes.
Sirawazi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sirawazi winds up and cracks Henry with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Henry taking some punishment here, with Sirawazi in his half guard.
Sirawazi winds up and cracks Henry with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sirawazi controlling the action here.
Sirawazi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sirawazi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sirawazi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Henry defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mukhtar Sirawazi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
Henry avoids the body shot from Sirawazi.
Henry avoids the body shot from Sirawazi.
Henry looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sirawazi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Henry.
Henry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sirawazi.
Henry feints the counter takedown.
Henry defending well as Sirawazi loads up on a big left hand.
Henry misses the jab.
Henry throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've been told by Sirawazi's head coaches at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sirawazi fails with the takedown.
Sirawazi scores with a sloppy right hand. Henry should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirawazi moves out of range as Henry strikes.
Henry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sirawazi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sirawazi looks to land a left hand but Henry moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Sirawazi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sirawazi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Henry in his tracks.
Sirawazi swings for the body but Henry moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Henry. Those never looked like landing.
Henry takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Henry walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sirawazi digs a good body shot into Henry's ribs.#TD#
Sirawazi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Henry did well to prevent Sirawazi getting side control.
Sirawazi lands with a punch from half guard.
Henry is staying active underneath Sirawazi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sirawazi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Henry is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sirawazi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Henry is refusing to be controlled, as Sirawazi sits in half guard.
Sirawazi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sirawazi throws a strike but Henry avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Sirawazi landing some decent shots from guard.
Sirawazi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sirawazi working some strikes from top position.
Henry has momentary wrist control but Sirawazi slips an elbow through the middle.
Sirawazi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henry works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Sirawazi postures up and lands a big shot to Henry's brow.
Sirawazi is in close to Henry's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sirawazi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henry works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sirawazi trying to control the position from guard on top but Henry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mukhtar Sirawazi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sirawazi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sirawazi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sirawazi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sirawazi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Sirawazi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sirawazi misses with a looping right.
Nice shot lands for Sirawazi.
Mukhtar Sirawazi is winning the standup battle so far.
Sirawazi lands a lovely overhand right.
Sirawazi throws the left hand but Henry avoids the punch easily.
Sirawazi misses the shot to the body.
Sirawazi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sirawazi looks to land a left hand but Henry moved out of range nicely.
Henry moves away from the strike by Sirawazi.
Henry takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Henry cracks a nice hook into Sirawazi's ribs.
Henry misses with a straight left.
Sirawazi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henry can do to turn this around?#T5#
Sirawazi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henry was well out of range. Poor timing from Sirawazi.
Sirawazi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirawazi. Henry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henry drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sirawazi defends it well.
Nice cross by Sirawazi.
Nice uppercut there from Sirawazi.
Sirawazi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sirawazi feinted with a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Sirawazi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sirawazi looks to score with a jab to the body but Henry is just out of range.
A slow jab from Henry misses its intended target.
Henry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sirawazi scores with a jab.
Henry misses with a series of wild punches. #T6#
Sirawazi throws a jab when Henry was well out of range.
And Henry tries to counter it with a takedown but Sirawazi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sirawazi throws a shot from downtown. Henry moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Henry tries to sprawl but Sirawazi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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!
Sirawazi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Henry knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sirawazi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Henry!
Sirawazi cracks Henry with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sirawazi dominating with strikes here.
Sirawazi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Henry is breathing heavily.
Sirawazi has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Henry's face.
Sirawazi landing strikes, looking to finish! #T7#
Henry is in a horrible position here. Sirawazi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sirawazi looking to finish Henry with some ground and pound. This is bad for Henry!
Henry is bucking up trying to escape but Sirawazi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sirawazi with the ground and pound from mount.
Henry is in a horrible position here. Sirawazi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sirawazi with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC#
Henry is rocked!
Sirawazi working the ground and pound effectively.
Henry is still in real trouble! Can Sirawazi finish him?
Sirawazi working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T8#
Sirawazi raining down shots from the mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirawazi has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Henry's face.
The referee warns Henry that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sirawazi postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Henry in real trouble here! The ref calls for Henry to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mukhtar Sirawazi!
After winning the bout, Mukhtar Sirawazi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: PSE 26
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Barkley connects with a looping right hand.
Hjung misses with a takedown attempt - Barkley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barkley is looking to counter the offense by Hjung and move into the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Barkley. Those never looked like landing.
Hjung shoots in but no luck this time.
Barkley punishes Hjung's body with a nice straight punch.
Barkley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab from Barkley.
Hjung takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barkley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hjung manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hjung.
Johnny Barkley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Hjung.
Barkley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barkley throws a nice looking combination but Hjung bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hjung fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hjung looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barkley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hjung doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
A jab from Barkley misses.
Barkley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hjung lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barkley circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnny Barkley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barkley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hjung shoots in for a takedown but Barkley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barkley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barkley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hjung is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Barkley throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circling - Barkley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barkley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barkley keeps the fight on the outside.
Barkley appears to be looking for a big counter.
Barkley throws a series of punches but Hjung moves out of range.
Barkley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hjung dodges the punch combination from Barkley.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hjung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barkley.#T2#
Hjung is looking to clinch but Barkley is avoiding it.
Hjung moves in looking to clinch but Barkley pushes him off.
Hjung takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barkley stuns Hjung with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barkley slaps away a takedown attempt from Hjung, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hjung slips a jab from Barkley.
Despite the aggression on Hjung's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hjung on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hjung looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hjung misses with a takedown attempt - Barkley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barkley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hjung looks winded!
Barkley leaves Hjung with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barkley throws an overhand right that lands on Hjung's shoulder, as Hjung tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
A combination from Barkley does no damage.
Hjung takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barkley dodges the punch combination from Hjung.
Barkley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Barkley throws a body punch but Hjung moves out of range.
Barkley lands a jab to the nose.
Barkley throws a nice looking combination but Hjung bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hjung tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barkley misses with a wild body shot.
Hjung doesn't manage to clinch there - Barkley circles away.
Hjung takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #ROC#
Hjung is rocked!
Barkley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hjung circles away quickly and effectively.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hjung.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barkley lands with a right hand.
Hjung is still on wobbly legs! Can Barkley finish him?
Barkley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hjung seems to have recovered his senses.
Barkley lands with a hook. Hjung tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barkley thuds a left hand into Hjung's body.
Hjung closes the distance and clinches up with Barkley, looking for a takedown. Hjung pushes Barkley against the cage but Barkley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barkley swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Hjung feints and as Barkley raises his hands in defense, Hjung changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hjung trying to control the position from guard on top but Barkley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hjung is looking to work some ground and pound but Barkley has wrist control.
Barkley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hjung won't allow Barkley to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Barkley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nice cross by Barkley.
Hjung darts in trying to clinch
and Barkley counters with a series of strikes. Hjung will be more careful next time no doubt.
Barkley misses the shot to the body.
Hjung misses with a takedown #CL#
and Barkley counters by moving into the clinch.
Hjung is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barkley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Barkley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barkley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hjung tries to pull guard but Barkley forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Johnny Barkley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Hjung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hjung jumps guard and drags Barkley to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Barkley wants to stand and escape but instead Hjung has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hjung trying to control but Barkley is working from the bottom.
Barkley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hjung can do to turn this around?#T1#
Barkley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hjung wants to control from the top but Barkley keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hjung's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barkley trying to control the position.
Hjung throwing strikes but missing.
Hjung stands and throws Barkley's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barkley tries to improve position but can't.
Hjung is looking to take a break and control but Barkley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hjung throws an elbow but Barkley slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hjung creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Hjung.
Barkley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hjung on the ground.
Hjung lands an elbow. #T3##SUB2#
Hjung is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barkley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hjung scoring with punches and elbows.
Barkley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barkley tries to get out of the position.
Hjung lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hjung looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Barkley is avoiding damage well.
Barkley stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Hjung scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hjung trying to control the position but Barkley is working away. #T4#
Hjung working the ground and pound.
An elbow from Hjung crashes against the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Hjung is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barkley has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hjung working the head with strikes.
Hjung working the body and head with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hjung landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hjung passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Barkley!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Hjung showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Barkley slaps away a takedown attempt from Hjung, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barkley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hjung is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barkley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hjung.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hjung.
Johnny Barkley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Hjung.#CL2#
Hjung gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barkley working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Hjung's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnny Barkley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hjung has a takedown stuffed.
Barkley half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hjung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barkley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hjung moves away.
A big right from Barkley misses. #T1#
Barkley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barkley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hjung doesn't seem bothered though.
Barkley misses the body punch
and Hjung counters with a two punch combo.
Barkley misses with a series of wild punches.
Barkley displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hjung tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barkley swivels and escapes.
Hjung fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Barkley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hjung.
Kim Hjung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barkley lands a jab to Hjung's midsection.
Barkley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hjung in his tracks.
Barkley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
Hjung rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barkley counters with a nice body shot.
Barkley scores with a jab. Hjung acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Barkley swings for the body but Hjung moves out of range.
Barkley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barkley jabs Hjung to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barkley throws a shot from downtown. Hjung moves away and avoids it.
Hjung fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hjung shoots in looking for a takedown. Barkley tries to sprawl out of it but Hjung keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barkley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barkley's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barkley duly obliges. #TD2#
Hjung shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Barkley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hjung's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hjung's back!#T3#
Hjung tries to roll but Barkley sticks to his back.
Hjung trying to control but not successfully.
Hjung tries to roll but Barkley sticks to his back.
Hjung breaks Barkley's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #T4#
Barkley wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Barkley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hjung. #SU2#
Hjung decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Barkley takes a swing at Hjung's ribcage but misses.
Hjung shoots in for a takedown but Barkley shows good takedown defense.
Barkley clobbers Hjung with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hjung closes the distance and clinches up with Barkley, looking for a takedown. Hjung pushes Barkley against the cage but Barkley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barkley is looking to counter punch.
Hjung gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hjung takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hjung takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Barkley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Barkley 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Barkley!

Event: PSE 23
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Lyttle clobbers Barkley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lyttle moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lyttle. That's going to slow Barkley down.
Barkley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lyttle.
Barkley throws a jab but it's blocked by Lyttle.
Lyttle connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barkley. Barkley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lyttle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lyttle lands a really nice looking cross but Barkley seems unphased.
Lyttle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barkley misses with a looping left.
Lyttle throws a body shot but no joy.
Lyttle dips to his left and cracks Barkley with an uppercut!
Lyttle is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lyttle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barkley takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Barkley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lyttle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Barkley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barkley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lyttle.
Lyttle lands a jab to the head.
Barkley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lyttle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Barkley throws a lazy right hand but Lyttle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barkley throws a series of punches but Lyttle moves out of range.
Lyttle is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lyttle misses with a wild body shot.
Barkley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Lyttle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barkley throws a jab when Lyttle was well out of range.
Barkley throws an off balance right hand
and Lyttle counters with a three punch combo that has Barkley backing up. Barkley nods at Lyttle to acknowledge the strikes.
Lyttle fails to land with a series of punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barkley, as that shot connected.
Barkley throws an overhand right that lands on Lyttle's shoulder, as Lyttle tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Lyttle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barkley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lyttle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lyttle misses with an uppercut
and Barkley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barkley misses with a body punch
and Lyttle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barkley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lyttle.
Lyttle connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barkley. Barkley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barkley circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Lyttle backs off Barkley throws a huge counter combo but Lyttle manages to avoid it all.
Barkley swings widly with a right hand
and Barkley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Lyttle cracks a nice hook into Barkley's ribs.
Lyttle scores with a kick to the midsection.
Barkley lands a slapping body shot.
Lyttle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lyttle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barkley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Lyttle was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Barkley shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lyttle eats them both and turns towards Barkley to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Jamal Lyttle has been cut.
Lyttle misses with the combination.
Barkley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barkley misses with a straight right.
Barkley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barkley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lyttle's hands.
Lyttle misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Lyttle misses.
Barkley tries to counter with a clinch but Lyttle shakes him off and moves away.
Lyttle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barkley.
Barkley misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Lyttle throws a one two combo.
Lyttle avoids the body shot from Barkley.
Barkley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lyttle.
Lyttle misses with a looping left.
Barkley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lyttle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barkley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lyttle ducks under a wild hook from Barkley.
Lyttle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barkley was well out of range. Poor timing from Lyttle.
Barkley tries to counter by closing the distance.
Barkley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lyttle to score with a decent uppercut.
Barkley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jab, jab by Lyttle - just one landing.
Barkley blocks a head kick by Lyttle.
Lyttle is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lyttle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #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!
Lyttle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Lyttle misses.
Good leg kick by Lyttle there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lyttle throws an overhand right that lands on Barkley's shoulder, as Barkley tries to avoid the shot.
Barkley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lyttle.
Barkley lands the left hand.
Barkley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lyttle avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lyttle moves out of range as Barkley strikes.
Lyttle fails with an attempt to clinch.
A combination from Lyttle does no damage.
Barkley tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamal Lyttle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jamal Lyttle's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Lyttle misses with a hook
and Barkley counters with a stiff right hand.
Barkley looks to land a right hand but Lyttle moved out of range.
Barkley throws out a loose jab but Lyttle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barkley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lyttle manages to avoid it.
Jab by Barkley.
Barkley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lyttle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barkley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lyttle scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lyttle defending well as Barkley loads up on a big left hand.
Barkley misses with a wild body shot.
Lyttle scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyttle wants to clinch up but Barkley keeps it at a distance.
Lyttle is looking to clinch but Barkley is avoiding it.
Barkley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barkley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lyttle.
Decent striking displayed by Lyttle there.
Lyttle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barkley can do to turn this around?#T1#
Barkley misses with the combination.
Lyttle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barkley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lyttle with a jab.
Lyttle connects with an inside leg kick.
Lyttle throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Lyttle lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barkley doesn't seem phased though.
Sloppy strikes from Barkley. Those never looked like landing.
Jamal Lyttle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice combination there by Lyttle.
Lyttle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barkley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lyttle clobbers Barkley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barkley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barkley misses with the combination.
Lyttle wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lyttle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Lyttle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barkley.
Lyttle lands an overhand right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lyttle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barkley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barkley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lyttle.
A punch lands to the side of Barkley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lyttle moves out of range of the strikes.
Lyttle appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Barkley throws a right and a left that Lyttle avoids nicely.
Lyttle appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sloppy strikes from Barkley. Those never looked like landing.
Barkley connects with a jab.
Barkley pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Barkley misses with a lunging right hand
and Lyttle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barkley throws a good cross that connects.
Lyttle throws a leg kick
and Barkley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lyttle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lyttle lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barkley backs up against the cage.
Jamal Lyttle is winning the standup battle so far.
Lyttle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barkley.
Decent striking displayed by Lyttle there.
A lazy left from Barkley finds it's target.
Barkley throws a body shot but no joy.
Lyttle lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barkley misses the jab.
Lyttle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barkley moves away.
Barkley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lyttle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barkley throws a body shot but no joy.
Barkley throws a right hand that misses
and Lyttle counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Lyttle doesn't manage to clinch there - Barkley circles away.
Lyttle connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lyttle fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lyttle lands a jab-cross combination.
A punch combination from Barkley misses.
Lyttle misses with a hook #CL2#
and Barkley moves into the clinch.
Lyttle is pushing Barkley up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Barkley managing to block the knees to the body from Lyttle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Lyttle fails to land. #BC2#
Barkley manages to break the clinch.
Barkley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lyttle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Barkley misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jamal Lyttle will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jamal Lyttle's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Lyttle takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lyttle moves in looking to clinch but Barkley pushes him off.
Barkley lands a nice hook to Lyttle's body. Lyttle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab lands there for Barkley.
Lyttle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barkley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lyttle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barkley.
Lyttle moves in looking to clinch but Barkley pushes him off.
Barkley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barkley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barkley throws a series of punches but Lyttle avoids them all with ease.
A counter left hand to the body from Lyttle misses its target.
Lyttle doesn't manage to clinch there - Barkley circles away.
Barkley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley throws a one two combo.
Lyttle throws a body punch but Barkley moves out of range.
Lyttle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barkley throws out the jab.
Lyttle throws a right hand that misses
and Barkley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barkley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Barkley looks to move away, Lyttle throws a big counter combo but Barkley just gets out of the way.#T1#
Lyttle misses with a straight right.
Lyttle looks to land a combination but Barkley avoids it well.
Barkley misses with a straight left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lyttle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lyttle avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Barkley tries to get set, Lyttle tries to push him back and clinch up but Barkley manages to avoid the attempt.
Barkley throws a right hand that Lyttle ducks under and follows up with a left that Lyttle also avoids with ease.
Barkley lands a right hook to the body.
Barkley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barkley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A combination from Lyttle does no damage.
Barkley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lyttle connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lyttle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T2#
Lyttle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lyttle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barkley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lyttle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barkley throws a right hand that Lyttle ducks under and follows up with a left that Lyttle also avoids with ease.
Lyttle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barkley.
Barkley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barkley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Lyttle counter with a right hand.
Barkley misses with a wild combination.
Lyttle ducks under a wild hook from Barkley.
Sloppy strikes from Lyttle. Those never looked like landing.
Barkley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barkley throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Barkley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lyttle.
Some wild striking there from Barkley.
Lyttle feinted with a counter takedown.
Lyttle digs a good hook to Barkley's body.
Barkley throws a lazy uppercut
and Lyttle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lyttle lands a two punch combo.
Barkley misses with a body shot
and Lyttle counters with a straight right hand.
Lyttle tries to clinch but Barkley is having none of it.
Barkley lands with a nice body punch.
Barkley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lyttle.
Lyttle moves in looking to clinch but Barkley pushes him off.
Barkley moves out of range of the strikes.
Barkley throws a jab but it's blocked by Lyttle. #T4#
Barkley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Barkley misses.
Barkley swinging wildly here.
Lyttle connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lyttle listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lyttle lands with a straight right. Barkley didn't see that one coming.
Lyttle lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Barkley lands a jab-cross combination.
Lyttle takes a swing at Barkley's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Lyttle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lyttle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnny Barkley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jamal Lyttle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lyttle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

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 Jamal Lyttle.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lyttle, 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamal Lyttle!
Jamal Lyttle 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: Skrap Fights 13
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Finley there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cubbedge , as that shot connected.
Finley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Finley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cubbedge looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Finley ducks under a wild hook from Cubbedge .
Finley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cubbedge throws a solid leg kick but Finley takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cubbedge .
Finley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cubbedge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Finley is looking to clinch.
Finley looks to score with a jab to the body but Cubbedge is just out of range.
Finley lands the left hand.
Finley moves out of range as Cubbedge strikes.
Finley dodges the punch combination from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge moves out of range of the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Finley 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.
Cubbedge rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Finley counters with a nice uppercut.
Cubbedge throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cubbedge misses with a looping left.
Finley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Cubbedge throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Finley misses with a straight left.
Finley throws a shot from downtown. Cubbedge moves away and avoids it.
Cubbedge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finley throws out the jab.
Finley walks into a stiff left hand from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge lands with a shot to the body.
Finley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cubbedge throws an off balance right hand
letting Finley counter with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Finley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cubbedge scores with a hook to the body. Finley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Finley misses with an uppercut.
Finley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cubbedge fails to land with a series of punches.
Cubbedge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cubbedge missing with a left hand there. Finley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Finley scores with a three punch combo!
Cubbedge moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Finley tries to clinch up but Cubbedge circles away and keeps his distance.
Finley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cubbedge comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Finley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cubbedge misses with a straight left.
A jab lands there for Cubbedge .
Finley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cubbedge avoids a punch combination nicely.
Finley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Finley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cubbedge sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cubbedge scores with a nice head shot.
Cubbedge misses with a body shot. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Finley.
It seemed like Finley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Finley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big left from Cubbedge misses.
Finley looks to score with a jab to the body but Cubbedge is just out of range.
Finley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cubbedge .
Cubbedge just misses with a punch to the body.
Finley missing with a left hand there. Cubbedge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finley misses with a series of wild punches.
Cubbedge changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Finley ducks under a wild hook from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Finley on the side of the head.
Finley connects with a body shot that sends Cubbedge 's belly button to the back.
Cubbedge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Cubbedge . Beautiful body shot.
Finley has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cubbedge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Cubbedge throws an overhand right that lands on Finley's shoulder, as Finley tries to avoid the shot.
Cubbedge throws the kick towards the body but Finley avoids it.
Cubbedge misses with a wild combination.
Cubbedge takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cubbedge ducks right into an uppercut from Finley.
Cubbedge takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cubbedge is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Finley takes a swing at Cubbedge 's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Finley. Those never looked like landing.
Cubbedge appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cubbedge lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Some wild striking there from Finley.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finley throws a head kick that Cubbedge semi-blocks.
A big left from Cubbedge misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jimmy Finley will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Finley.
Cubbedge throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It seemed like Finley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cubbedge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finley misses with a double jab.
Finley misses with a double jab.
Cubbedge is looking for a counter combo.
A jab from Finley does it's job there.
Cubbedge throws a leg kick but Finley checks it.
Finley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cubbedge gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Finley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick misses from Finley.
Sloppy strikes from Cubbedge . Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circling - Cubbedge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Finley.
Finley ducks under a wild hook from Cubbedge .
Finley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cubbedge , as that shot connected.
Finley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cubbedge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've been told by Cubbedge 's head coaches at Xtreme Foraging Systems that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Finley lands a jab to Cubbedge 's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finley misses with an uppercut. Cubbedge saw that one coming.#T1#
Cubbedge jabs at Finley's body.
Cubbedge throws a wild body kick that Finley sees coming a mile off.
Jimmy Finley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cubbedge manages to avoid it.
Cubbedge throws a looping overhand right but Finley ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Cubbedge pushes Finley up against the ropes in a clinch.
Cubbedge tries to pull guard but Finley forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.#TD#
Cubbedge decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Cubbedge is looking to cinch up a triangle. Finley throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Cubbedge 's body to avoid the submission. Cubbedge has instead reached around Finley's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Cubbedge arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brad Cubbedge !

Event: GR 8: Kumo vs Lidland
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
Joseph with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling LoJack to score with a decent uppercut.
LoJack misses with a wild body shot.
Joseph takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
LoJack swings away with a body shot that misses
and Joseph counters with a lovely straight right hand!
LoJack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab lands there for Joseph.#CUT#
It looks like Sebastian LoJack has been cut.
Sebastian LoJack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Joseph misses.
LoJack looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sloppy strikes from LoJack. Those never looked like landing.
LoJack lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joseph swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
LoJack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joseph catches LoJack with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
LoJack throws a right and a left that Joseph avoids nicely.
LoJack looks to score with a jab to the body but Joseph is just out of range.
LoJack throws a lazy uppercut
and Joseph counters with a stiff right hand.
LoJack connects with a body shot that sends Joseph's belly button to the back.
LoJack is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Joseph rather than just go for the knockout.
Some wild striking there from LoJack.
Joseph throws a head kick that misses
and LoJack counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
LoJack lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joseph circles away quickly and effectively.
LoJack throws an off balance right hand
and Joseph counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Joseph slips under a jab.
LoJack misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Joseph counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joseph lunges at LoJack with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by LoJack's hand. #ROC#
LoJack is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops LoJack! Joseph dives in looking to finish! LoJack is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Joseph!

Event: BFF 53: Morris vs. Roy Roy
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1#
The fighters circling - Henry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yakolev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Yakolev clinches.
Yakolev throws a head punch that misses.
Yakolev throws a head punch that misses.
Yakolev working aggressively here.
Yakolev misses with a punch on the inside.
Henry blocks an uppercut.
Yakolev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yakolev throws a punch but it's blocked by Henry.
Yakolev lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakolev tries to throw a body punch but Henry avoids it by throwing Yakolev back against the ropes.
Yakolev presses Henry against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yakolev lands a right hand.
Yakolev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yakolev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Yakolev fails to land. #BC#
Yakolev breaks from the clinch.
Henry swings widly with a right hand
and Yakolev counters with a left and a right that stings Henry.
Henry drops his hands momentarily and Yakolev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A swing and a miss from Henry.
Henry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Henry misses with a double jab
and Yakolev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Yakolev drives through and clinches with Henry against the ropes.
Henry blocking some punches.
Yakolev misses with a punch to the body.
Yakolev lands a body shot. #T2#
Henry blocks an uppercut.
Yakolev lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yakolev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Henry blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Henry.
Yakolev throws a punch but it's blocked by Henry.
Henry prevents a body shot from Yakolev. #BC2#
Henry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yakolev scores with a jab.
Yakolev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Henry misses with a right hand
and Yakolev counters with a right hand to the body.
Yakolev misses with a two punch combination.
Henry misses with a looping right.#T3#
Henry looks to throw the jab but Yakolev is out of range.
A jab from Yakolev finds it's way through Henry's defenses.
Henry stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yakolev misses with a hook. Henry ducked under it nicely.
Henry looks to land a right hand but Yakolev moved out of range.
Yakolev slips a jab from Henry.
Yakolev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Henry throws a body shot but no joy.
Henry throws a hook to the side of Yakolev's head but Yakolev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henry looks to throw the jab but Yakolev is out of range.
Yakolev throws a shot from downtown. Henry moves away and avoids it.
Yakolev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Henry misses with a left hand
enabling Yakolev to counter with a crisp jab.
Henry 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.
Henry scores with a jab.
Yakolev throws a big shot that misses.
Henry scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yakolev.
Donk. Henry catches Yakolev right on the button with a cross.
Henry avoids a punch combination nicely.
Henry thows a left - swing and a miss!
Henry misses the jab.
Henry swats away the attempt to clinch by Yakolev.#T5#
Henry moves away from the strike by Yakolev.
Yakolev misses with a combination
and Henry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yakolev sizes up Henry with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yakolev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henry moves away from the strike by Yakolev.
Henry swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Henry throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yakolev counters with a nice uppercut.
Henry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yakolev.
Yakolev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Henry sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Henry has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Henry there as he acknowledges the shot.#T6#
Yakolev slips a straight right by Henry.
It looked like Yakolev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Henry.
Yakolev digs a good hook to Henry's body.
Yakolev tries to bum rush Henry with a series of wild strikes but Henry uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yakolev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Henry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henry changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Henry throws an off balance right hand
and Yakolev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Henry looks to land a right hand but Yakolev moved out of range.
Henry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Henry swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yakolev counters with a nice uppercut.
Yakolev throws a jab but it's blocked by Henry. #T7#
Henry throws a series of strikes that have Yakolev backpedaling.
Yakolev is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Henry throws a hook to the side of Yakolev's head but Yakolev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yakolev throws a big shot that misses.
And Henry tries to counter it with a takedown but Yakolev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yakolev throws a right hand that Henry ducks under and follows up with a left that Henry also avoids with ease.
Henry is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Henry misses with a hook
and Yakolev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yakolev throws a lazy uppercut
and Henry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yakolev lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Yakolev cracks Henry with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yakolev swings widly with a right hand
and Henry cracks him with a counter punch 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!
Yakolev tries to clinch but Henry is having none of it. #T8#
Yakolev moves in looking to clinch but Henry pushes him off.
Yakolev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Henry. Henry circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Henry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yakolev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yakolev tries to clinch but Henry is having none of it.
Yakolev throws a body punch but Henry moves out of range.
Yakolev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Henry fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yakolev lands a jab to Henry's midsection.
Henry misses with a hook. Yakolev ducked under it nicely.
Yakolev throws a nice looking combination but Henry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Henry throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yakolev counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T9#
Yakolev lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yakolev.
Henry misses with a hook
and Yakolev counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the liver by Henry. Beautiful body shot.
Yakolev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yakolev connects with a nice looking jab.
Yakolev dips to his left and cracks Henry with an uppercut!#ROC#
Henry is rocked!
Yakolev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Henry is still on wobbly legs! Can Yakolev finish him?
Henry swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yakolev scores with a counter punch that sends Henry to the canvas! Yakolev smells blood - he's punishing Henry with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Henry has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gasan Yakolev!
Gasan Yakolev was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: BFF 51: El Toro vs. Franca II
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1#
Henry digs a good body shot into Shamkhalaev's ribs.
Shamkhalaev shoots in looking for a takedown but Henry manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shamkhalaev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Henry scores with a jab to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Salman Shamkhalaev has been cut.
Henry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henry scores with a jab.#KD2#
Henry cracks Shamkhalaev with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Shamkhalaev looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Henry finish him? #ROC2#
Shamkhalaev is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henry fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Shamkhalaev square on the jaw! Damn, Shamkhalaev is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Patrick Henry!
During a confident post fight interview, Patrick Henry thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Skrap Fights 8
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Albano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silvera counters with a stiff right hand.
Silvera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Silvera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Albano.
Albano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Albano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some wild striking there from Silvera.
Silvera slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvera has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Albano finds it's way round the side to connect with Silvera's head.
Albano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Silvera to counter with a crisp jab.
Albano lands with a nice body punch.
Silvera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Silvera is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Silvera dodges the punch combination from Albano.
Silvera throwing a counter right hand but Albano manages to avoid it.
Silvera misses the shot to the body.
Despite the aggression on Albano's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Silvera is looking to slow Albano down with leg kicks.
Albano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silvera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Albano.
Silvera thinks about countering with a head kick.
Albano lands with a cross.
Silvera goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Silvera misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Albano drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Albano wants to control but Silvera is keeping him busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Albano working the ground and pound but Silvera is defending the strikes.
Albano wants to control but Silvera is keeping him busy.
Albano taking a breather here.
Silvera takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Silvera is trying to get back to his feet.#T3#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Albano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silvera keeps working.
Albano working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Silvera wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Silvera 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Albano throws a strike aimed at the side of Silvera's head but Silvera avoids it well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Silvera seems a little lost for a moment, as Albano dominates the positioning.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Albano trying to control the position but Silvera is working away. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Albano looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Albano trying to control but Silvera is working from the bottom.
Albano won't allow Silvera to get back to his feet.
Albano trying to control but Silvera is working from the bottom.
Silvera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Albano stops Silvera from standing up.
Albano looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Albano dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Albano throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Silvera to counter with a crisp jab.
Albano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tony Albano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Albano.
Silvera throws a head kick that half lands.
Albano throws a shot from downtown. Silvera moves away and avoids it.
Silvera is looking to counter the offense by Albano and move into the clinch.
Albano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silvera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Albano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albano has his takedown stuffed
and Silvera counters with a straight right hand.
Silvera scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Silvera moves away from the strike by Albano.
Silvera takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Albano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Silvera throws a lazy right hand but Albano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Albano misses with a double jab
and Silvera counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Albano is rocked!
Silvera lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Albano crumples to the floor! Silvera milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joao Silvera!
During a confident post fight interview, Joao Silvera thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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