Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFC 407: Denke vs Balayan
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Henriksen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Henriksen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Henriksen lands with a good body shot.
Henriksen is looking to clinch.
Henriksen lands a nice shot that snaps Baha's head back.
Baha lands a really nice looking cross but Henriksen seems unphased.
Henriksen moves in looking to clinch but Baha pushes him off.
A big left from Baha misses.
Henriksen misses with a left hand
letting Baha counter with a right hand.
Baha cracks Henriksen with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henriksen looks to land a right hand but Baha moved out of range.
Baha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Henriksen moves away from the strike by Baha.
Baha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baha slips a straight right by Henriksen.
Baha ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Baha throws a hook but Henriksen blocks it.
Baha throws a hook but Henriksen avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Baha misses the target.
Baha misses with a straight right.
Henriksen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Baha moves out of range of the strikes.
Henriksen lands a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Baha.
Baha's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Henriksen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Baha scrambles back to his feet.
Henriksen's corner calls for a 1-2. Henriksen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Henriksen has his takedown stuffed
and Baha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Henriksen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Baha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henriksen manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Baha.
Henriksen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henriksen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Baha misses the shot to the body.
Henriksen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Baha on the side of the head.
Baha keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Baha throwing a counter right hand but Henriksen manages to avoid it.#T2#
Baha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Henriksen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baha looks to throw the jab but Henriksen is out of range.
Henriksen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Baha tries to keep at a distance but Henriksen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Baha throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Henriksen turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB2#
Henriksen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Henriksen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Baha has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Henriksen but great work by Baha.
Henriksen tries to bench press Baha off him but Baha keeps the position. #T3#
Henriksen can't do much from the bottom here.
Henriksen manages to get back to half guard.
Henriksen manages to get to full guard.
Henriksen is adopting a defensive guard.#SU#
Baha decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Baha throws a body shot but no joy.
Baha throws a hook to the side of Henriksen's head but Henriksen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baha misses with a looping right.
Alexander Henriksen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baha moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Henriksen ducks under a wild hook from Baha.
Henriksen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Baha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Henriksen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Henriksen does it's job there.
Henriksen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Henriksen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baha throws a hook to the side of Henriksen's head but Henriksen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henriksen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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 Badou Baha will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Baha throws a big shot that misses.
Henriksen tries to counter with a clinch but Baha shakes him off and moves away.
Henriksen looks to land a left hand but Baha moved out of range nicely.
Henriksen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT#
It looks like Alexander Henriksen has been cut.
Nice shot lands for Baha.
Henriksen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Baha's head.
Henriksen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baha finds it's way round the side to connect with Henriksen's head.
Baha misses with a straight right.
Henriksen ducks right into an uppercut from Baha.
Baha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henriksen can do to turn this around?
Henriksen defending well as Baha loads up on a big left hand.
Henriksen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Henriksen misses the body punch
and Baha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Henriksen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baha.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henriksen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Baha counter with a right hand.
Baha throws a jab but it's blocked by Henriksen.
Henriksen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Baha takes one to the chin there.
Baha takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Baha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Henriksen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Henriksen slips a straight right by Baha.
A big right from Henriksen misses.
Baha throws a shot from downtown. Henriksen moves away and avoids it.
Baha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Henriksen throws out the jab.
Baha walks into a left hand.
Henriksen scores with a three punch combo!
Henriksen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baha misses with a hook.
Henriksen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Badou Baha is winning the standup battle so far.
Henriksen misses with a wild body shot.
Baha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Baha misses with a looping right.
A big left from Baha misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baha scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Baha missing with a left hand there. Henriksen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Henriksen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Henriksen lands with an uppercut that bounces Baha off the cage and back into range.
Henriksen shoots and misses
and Baha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baha uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Henriksen moves in looking to clinch but Baha pushes him off.
Baha is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Henriksen throws a right and a left that Baha avoids nicely.
Baha looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Henriksen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baha.
Baha throws an overhand right that lands on Henriksen's shoulder, as Henriksen tries to avoid the shot.
Henriksen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henriksen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Baha is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Henriksen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bahas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Baha throws a lazy right hand but Henriksen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Henriksen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Henriksen misses the shot to the body.
Henriksen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baha.
Henriksen takes a swing at Baha's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Baha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Good exchange - Baha coming out on top.
Baha just misses with a punch to the body.
Henriksen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baha was well out of range. Poor timing from Henriksen.
Baha looks to land a left hand but Henriksen moved out of range nicely.
Henriksen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baha counters with a right hand to the body.
Henriksen throws a jab when Baha was well out of range.
Baha fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Baha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Henriksen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baha lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Baha throws a shot from downtown. Henriksen moves away and avoids it.
Baha loads up on a big right hand but Henriksen slips the punch.
Henriksen scores with a jab.
A head kick from Henriksen lands but Baha takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Baha.#T4#
Henriksen misses with a wild body shot.
Henriksen with a hook.
Baha ducks under a wild hook from Henriksen.
Nice cross by Baha.
Baha throws a lazy right hand but Henriksen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baha misses with a straight left.
Baha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Henriksen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Henriksen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Henriksen.
Baha scores with a jab. Henriksen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baha throws a body punch but Henriksen moves out of range.
Henriksen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Baha there.
Baha throws a looping overhand right but Henriksen ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Badou Baha dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Henriksen's cut.
That's time! Baha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Henriksen moves to clinch but Baha breaks away
and Henriksen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Henriksen tries to clinch up but Baha circles away and keeps his distance.
Henriksen doesn't manage to clinch there - Baha circles away.
Henriksen misses with a right hand
and Henriksen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Henriksen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Good exchange - Henriksen coming out on top.
Henriksen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Baha makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Henriksen sizes up Baha with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Baha digs a good hook to Henriksen's body.
Baha lands a nice hook to Henriksen's body. Henriksen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Baha with a hook.
Henriksen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baha throws a jab when Henriksen was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Baha misses the target.
Henriksen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Baha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henriksen. #T1#
Baha punishes Henriksen's body with a nice straight punch.
Henriksen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baha loads up on a big right hand but Henriksen slips the punch.
Henriksen cracks Baha with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Baha scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Henriksen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Baha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baha lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Henriksen at a distance.
Henriksen throws a lazy uppercut
and Baha counters with a stiff right hand.
Henriksen throws a lazy right hand but Baha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Henriksen scores with a decent looking hook.
Henriksen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Henriksen there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC#
Henriksen is rocked!
Henriksen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Henriksen is still on wobbly legs! Can Baha finish him?
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!
Baha misses with a body shot.
Henriksen seems to have recovered his senses.
Henriksen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Henriksen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baha.
Henriksen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baha.
Alexander Henriksen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Henriksen throws a body punch but Baha moves out of range.
Baha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Henriksen slips a jab from Baha.
Henriksen throws a head kick that misses.
Henriksen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Baha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Henriksen fails with the takedown
and Baha counters with a straight right hand.
Baha walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Badou Baha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baha lands a slapping body shot.
Baha loads up on a big right hand but Henriksen slips the punch.
Henriksen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Baha.
Henriksen moves out of range of the strikes.
Baha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baha throws a shot to the body.
Henriksen misses with a left hand
letting Baha counter with a right hand. #T3#
Baha smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Baha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Henriksen swings widly with a right hand
and Baha counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Henriksen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Baha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Henriksen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Baha stuns Henriksen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Baha misses with a straight left.
Badou Baha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baha cracks Henriksen with a good jab.
Henriksen swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Baha counter with a right hand.
Baha connects with a body shot.
Henriksen looks to score with a jab to the body but Baha is just out of range.
Henriksen scores with a jab. Baha acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baha lands a nice shot that snaps Henriksen's head back. #CL2#
Henriksen moves into the clinch.#T4#
Baha lands with a right to the head.
Henriksen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baha gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC#
Baha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Henriksen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Baha lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Henriksen at a distance.
Henriksen throws a lazy uppercut
and Baha counters with a straight right hand.
Good shot there by Baha.
Baha misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henriksen misses with a straight right.
Henriksen misses with a lunging right hand
and Baha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Henriksen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Badou Baha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Baha, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: OFC 403: Venom
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
A jab lands there for Punchy.
Baha connects with the punch.#CUT#
It looks like Trent Punchy has been cut.
Punchy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baha throws a jab but it's blocked by Punchy.
Baha scores with a head kick.
Punchy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Badou Baha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Punchy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Punchy slips a jab from Baha.
Baha has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tōshi in the buildup to the fight.
Baha swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Punchy counter with a right hand.
Baha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baha moves away from the strike by Punchy.
Punchy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A swing and a miss from Baha.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baha scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Punchy ducks under a wild hook from Baha.
Baha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baha throws a jab when Punchy was well out of range.
Baha avoids the body shot from Punchy.
Baha is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Punchy checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Punchy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Punchy moves forwards but Baha connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Punchy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baha was well out of range. Poor timing from Punchy.
Punchy moves out of range as Baha strikes.
Punchy shoots in for a takedown but Baha shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Baha lands with a hook. Punchy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Punchy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baha misses with a hook. Punchy ducked under it nicely.
Punchy staying out of range there.
Baha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Punchy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Baha as Punchy shoots in.
Baha throws a big shot that misses.
Baha defending well as Punchy loads up on a big left hand.
Punchy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baha circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circling - Baha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Punchy moves away.
A big right from Baha misses.
A big right from Punchy misses.
A jab from Baha does it's job there.#T2#
Punchy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baha throws out the jab.
Baha takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Baha misses.
Punchy defending well as Baha loads up on a big left hand.
Punchy misses with an uppercut. Baha saw that one coming.
Punchy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Baha finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It seemed like Punchy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Punchy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Baha loads up on a big right hand but Punchy slips the punch.
Punchy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Punchy slips a straight right by Baha.
Nice takedown defense from Baha. No joy for Punchy on that attempt.
Badou Baha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent Punchy.
Baha throws a right hand that misses
and Punchy counters with a stiff right hand.
Baha fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Punchy lunges at Baha with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Baha's hand. #TD2#
Punchy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Baha is trying to defend but Punchy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Punchy thows a huge punch but Baha dodges it nicely.
Baha on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Baha tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Baha tries to kick Punchy off but Punchy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Punchy controlling the action here.
Baha keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Punchy throwing shots but Baha is blocking nicely.
Punchy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Baha tries to roll over but Punchy keeps him under control.
Punchy is looking to take a break and control but Baha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Punchy misses with a head shot. Baha uses the momentum to regain guard.
Punchy chips away with some ground and pound.
Punchy trying to control but Baha is working from the bottom.
Punchy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Punchy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Punchy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Baha's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Punchy chips away with some ground and pound.
Punchy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Badou Baha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trent Punchy's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Baha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Punchy moves out of range as Baha strikes.
Nice cross by Punchy.
Punchy slips a straight right by Baha.
Punchy fails with the takedown
and Baha counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Baha misses with an uppercut.
Punchy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baha.
Punchy throws out a counter right but Baha avoids it with no problem.
Punchy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Punchy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A swing and a miss from Baha.
Punchy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baha scores with a punch to the head.#KD#
Baha lands a big head kick that sends Punchy tumbling to the mat! Baha takes a step backwards and waves Punchy back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Punchy is rocked!
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!
Baha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Punchy is still on wobbly legs! Can Baha finish him?
Punchy throws a wild body kick that Baha sees coming a mile off.
Baha throws a big shot that misses.
Punchy seems to have recovered his senses.
Baha scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Punchy shoots in for a takedown but Baha shows good takedown defense.
Baha scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Badou Baha is winning the standup battle so far.
Punchy misses with the combination.
It looked like Baha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Punchy connects with a single shot there.
Some wild striking there from Punchy.
Baha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Punchy is looking to land body kicks.
Punchy slips under a jab.
Baha misses with a straight left.
Baha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baha on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Baha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Punchy.
Baha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baha falls off balance throwing a combination
and Punchy counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Baha lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Punchy slips under a jab from Baha.
Punchy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baha.
A big left from Baha misses.
Punchy throws a right and a left that Baha avoids nicely.
Baha connects with a right hand. Punchy shakes it off.
Punchy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baha.
Punchy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Badou Baha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Punchy.
Punchy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Punchy in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Baha is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Trent Punchy!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Trent Punchy made sure he mentioned FORCEE, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Badou Baha had this to say: 'Be back soon my fans.'.

Event: OFC: Blood Night LIX
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Baha takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reilly doesn't manage to clinch there - Baha circles away.
Reilly feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Baha's calf.
Reilly scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Reilly drives through and clinches with Baha against the cage.
Reilly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baha can't break the clinch.
Reilly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baha wants to get back to striking at distance but Reilly won't allow it.
Baha wants to get back to striking at distance but Reilly won't allow it.
Reilly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Baha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baha misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly connects with a leg kick. Baha looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Baha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reilly.
Baha throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reilly counters with a nice uppercut.
Baha swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reilly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baha blocks a jab.
Reilly blocks a jab.
We've been told by Baha's head coaches at Tōshi that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Reilly with a jab.
Baha throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reilly tries to clinch but Baha moves out of range.
Reilly paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Reilly takes one on the button.
Reilly ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reilly moves away from the strike by Baha.
Despite the aggression on Reilly's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Baha throws a head kick that misses.
Reilly staying out of range there.
Baha swings widly with a right hand
and Reilly counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baha thinking.
Reilly cracks Baha with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reilly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baha.
Reilly lands a high kick!
Baha throws an off balance right hand
and Reilly counters with a nice body shot.
Reilly throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baha throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Reilly counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Reilly.
Baha wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reilly has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Baha takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Reilly.
Baha is looking to break free of the clinch but Reilly has double underhooks.
Baha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reilly can't find room to land a body shot as Baha controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Reilly.
Baha is trying to break the clinch but Reilly has him pressed against the cage.
Baha wants to get back to striking at distance but Reilly won't allow it.
Baha avoids the elbow strike from Reilly, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Reilly.
Reilly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reilly lands with a left to the head.
Reilly misses with the head strike.
Baha is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Reilly's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Reilly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baha backwards.
Baha is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Reilly lands a body punch.
Reilly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Baha wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reilly scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Reilly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reilly lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Baha.
Baha is breathing heavily.
Reilly lands a body punch.
Reilly lands a hook that snaps the head of Baha backwards.
A short right from Reilly on the inside.
Reilly has a couple of punches blocked by Baha.
Reilly keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baha's efforts to push away.
Baha is trying to break the clinch but Reilly has him pressed against the cage.
Baha wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reilly has him pressed against the cage.
Baha tries to break the clinch but Reilly is controlling the position.
Baha wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reilly lands an elbow just above Baha 's eye.
Reilly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reilly lands a nice uppercut.
Baha tries to break free but Reilly pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Baha breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Baha misses.
Reilly flicks out a counter leg kick but Baha steps away.
Baha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reilly.
Baha misses with a right hand
enabling Reilly to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Reilly lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reilly lands a body shot.
Baha throws a solid leg kick but Reilly takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Baha.
A big left from Baha misses.
Baha on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Reilly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baha circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Reilly instigates a clinch.
Baha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baha wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reilly has him pressed against the cage.
Reilly misses with some punches.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baha tries to circle away but Reilly has him pinned against the cage.
Baha wants to get back to striking at distance but Reilly won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reilly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reilly.
Baha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reilly tries a body shot but Baha blocks it.
A short uppercut from Reilly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Reilly dominated that round.
That's time! Baha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Reilly slips under a jab from Baha.
Baha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reilly.
Reilly only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The fighters circling - Baha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reilly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baha throws out the jab.
Reilly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reilly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baha scores with a kick to the midsection.
Baha stalks Reilly and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Reilly's face. Reilly staggers backwards, shaken.
Baha cracks Reilly with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Reilly clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Baha's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Baha wants to get back to striking at distance but Reilly won't allow it.
Reilly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baha backwards.
Reilly working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reilly has Baha pressed against the cage, preventing Baha from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Baha working hard to break the clinch.
Reilly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reilly lands a body shot. #BC#
Baha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Reilly dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Baha. That did some damage!
Reilly throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mike Reilly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reilly connects with an inside leg kick.
Baha slips a jab from Reilly.
Baha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reilly moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Badou Baha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baha misses with an uppercut. Reilly saw that one coming.
Reilly slips under a jab from Baha.
Reilly tries to counter by closing the distance.
Good leg kick by Reilly there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Baha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reilly.#CL2#
Reilly clinches with his opponent.
Reilly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Baha breaks the clinch.
Reilly has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baha misses with a two punch combination.
Baha pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Reilly. That snapped Baha's head back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reilly, as that shot connected.
Reilly dips to his left and cracks Baha with an uppercut!
Reilly lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab lands there for Baha.
Baha scores with a kick to the body.
Reilly tries to clinch up but Baha circles away and keeps his distance.
Reilly scores with a nice head shot.
Baha throws a big shot that misses.
Reilly wants to counter the offense by Baha and move into the clinch position.
Baha throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Reilly counters by clinching up.
A short body shot lands from Reilly as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baha working hard to break the clinch.
Reilly keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baha's efforts to push away.
Reilly works on Baha's body with a couple of short punches.
Reilly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baha backwards.
Mike Reilly seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reilly.
Reilly scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Baha has had enough of the clinch but Reilly keeps him there for the moment.
Reilly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reilly lands a right hand.
A short right from Reilly on the inside.
Reilly has Baha pressed against the cage, preventing Baha from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Reilly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reilly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#
Baha is rocked!
A short right from Reilly on the inside.
Oh Baha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reilly.
Reilly keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baha's efforts to push away.
Baha seems to have got his legs back now.
Reilly lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baha tries to circle away but Reilly has him pinned against the cage.
Reilly lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baha or not.
Reilly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baha backwards.
Baha has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Baha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reilly has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Reilly throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
A short right from Reilly.
Reilly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reilly.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baha.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reilly.
Reilly lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Baha.
Baha is trying to break the clinch but Reilly has him pressed against the cage.
Baha looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reilly.
A left hand lands to the body for Reilly.
Reilly lands a left hand.
Reilly gets through Baha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Reilly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Reilly.
Baha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reilly has a couple of punches blocked by Baha.
Reilly cracks Baha with a nice body shot.
Reilly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Reilly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Baha misses the jab.
Baha misses with a looping right.
Baha misses with a hook
and Reilly counters with a nice body shot.
Reilly lands a brutal head kick. Baha looks out on his feet and Reilly throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Mike Reilly!
A very excited looking Mike Reilly made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Badou Baha spoke after the fight, saying 'Be back soon my fans.'.

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

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

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

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

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

Event: OFC 391: Isolation
Date: Nov 28, 2018

#R1#
Baha defending well as Revazshvili loads up on a big left hand.
Revazshvili throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Revazshvili cracks Baha with an open hand slap.
Revazshvili moves away from the strike by Baha.
Revazshvili drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Baha defends it well.
Baha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baha throws a leg kick but Revazshvili sees it coming and moves out of range.
Baha uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Revazshvili has time to react.
Baha lands with a right hand.
Baha seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Baha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Revazshvili blocks a jab.
Baha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Revazshvili scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baha throws a big shot that misses.
Revazshvili tries to bum rush Baha with a series of wild strikes but Baha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Revazshvili lands a nice shot to the body.
Baha keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Revazshvili uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baha.
Revazshvili looks to land a left hand but Baha moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Revazshvili blocks a jab.
Revazshvili on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Revazshvili dodges the punch combination from Baha.
Nice defenses there by Revazshvili.
Revazshvili drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Baha defends it well.
Revazshvili lands a jab to the head.
Baha slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Baha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baha throws a looping overhand right but Revazshvili ducks down to avoid it.
Baha moves away from the strike by Revazshvili.
Baha takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Baha looks to throw the jab but Revazshvili is out of range.
Revazshvili feints the counter takedown.
Baha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Revazshvili.
Baha looks to land a right hand but Revazshvili moved out of range.
Revazshvili displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baha throws out the jab.
Badou Baha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baha connects with a good right hand that stumbles Revazshvili. Revazshvili circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Revazshvili ducks under a wild hook from Baha.
Revazshvili fails with the takedown.#T2#
Revazshvili closes the distance and clinches up with Baha, looking for a takedown. Revazshvili pushes Baha against the cage but Baha circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Baha misses the target.
Baha misses the jab.
Baha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Revazshvili.
Baha throws a lazy right hand but Revazshvili sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Baha as he connects with a hook.
Baha loads up on a big right hand but Revazshvili slips the punch.
Revazshvili misses with a wild body shot.
Baha swings for the body but Revazshvili moves out of range.
Revazshvili changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Baha throws a shot from downtown. Revazshvili moves away and avoids it.
Baha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Revazshvili counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Revazshvili lands a jab to Baha's midsection.
Baha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Revazshvili was well out of range. Poor timing from Baha.
Baha throws a body shot but no joy.
Baha displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Baha looks to land a left hand but Revazshvili moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Revazshvili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baha moves away.
No luck for Revazshvili with that takedown attempt.
Badou Baha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Levan Revazshvili.
Revazshvili walks into a left hand.
Baha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baha swings widly with a right hand
enabling Revazshvili to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Baha misses.
Baha throws a poor cross that misses
and Revazshvili counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Baha 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Baha is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Revazshvili uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baha.
A countering left hand to the body from Revazshvili misses.
Revazshvili throws a body punch but Baha moves out of range.
Revazshvili scores with a jab to the body.
Revazshvili walks into a straight right hand from Baha.
Badou Baha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baha moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Revazshvili lands a jab to the nose.
Baha misses with a hook. Revazshvili ducked under it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Revazshvili's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
Revazshvili fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Baha on the side of the head.
Revazshvili uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baha.
Baha throws a hook but Revazshvili blocks it.
A big left from Baha misses.
Revazshvili with the counter takedown but Baha avoids it easily.
No joy there for Baha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Revazshvili keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baha.#TD2#
Revazshvili scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Revazshvili creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Revazshvili misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Revazshvili misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Revazshvili in side control lands a decent elbow.
A control attempt from Baha but he's now mounted!
Baha knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Revazshvili on the ground.
Revazshvili tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Badou Baha will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Baha.
Revazshvili fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baha manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Baha.
Baha throws a front kick aimed at Revazshvili's knee but Revazshvili avoids it well.
Baha cracks Revazshvili with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Baha connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Revazshvili avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Revazshvili slips a jab from Baha.
Baha misses with a looping left.
Revazshvili lands with a good body shot.
Revazshvili moves out of range as Baha strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baha misses with an uppercut
and Revazshvili counters with a stiff right hand.
Revazshvili scores with a nice strike.
Baha cracks Revazshvili with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baha slips a straight right by Revazshvili.
Baha ducks right into an uppercut from Revazshvili. #T1#
Revazshvili falls off balance throwing a combination
and Baha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Revazshvili ducks under a wild hook from Baha.#KD#
Baha sends Revazshvili crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Baha is motioning to the referee to let Revazshvili up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Revazshvili is rocked!
Nice body punch from Revazshvili.
Revazshvili is still on wobbly legs! Can Baha finish him?
Revazshvili misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Baha misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Revazshvili.
Revazshvili seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Revazshvili throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Baha misses its intended target.
Baha just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Revazshvili lands a nice hook to Baha's body. Baha takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Baha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Revazshvili ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Revazshvili keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Baha throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Revazshvili counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Revazshvili not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Revazshvili trying to control the position from guard on top but Baha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Revazshvili in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Baha on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Baha tries to get out of the position.
Revazshvili is looking to work some ground and pound but Baha has wrist control.
Revazshvili missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Revazshvili postures up in Baha's guard and throws a big left but Baha blocks it.
Baha avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Revazshvili postures up and lands a big shot to Baha's brow.
Revazshvili scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Revazshvili in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Baha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Revazshvili.
Revazshvili lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Baha is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Baha controls Revazshvili momentarily but Revazshvili frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Revazshvili uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baha.
Jab from Revazshvili.
Baha throws a right hand that misses
and Revazshvili counters with a stiff right hand.
Revazshvili moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Baha takes a swing at Revazshvili's ribcage but misses.
Revazshvili uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baha.#T4##KD2#
Revazshvili waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Baha. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Baha to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #ROC2#
Baha is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Revazshvili seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Oh Baha is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Revazshvili postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Baha seems to have got his legs back now.
Revazshvili with a nice head shot there.
Revazshvili has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Revazshvili is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Revazshvili working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Baha wants to stand and escape but Revazshvili is having none of it.
Revazshvili lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Levan Revazshvili showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Revazshvili will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Revazshvili. Baha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baha misses with a series of wild punches.
Revazshvili scores with a hook to the body. Baha takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Baha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Revazshvili misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Revazshvili shoots in for a double leg but Baha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Baha misses with a right hand
and Revazshvili counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Revazshvili. That snapped Baha's head back.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Revazshvili moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Baha! Revazshvili continues to tee off on Baha, landing with a left and a right! Revazshvili connects with a right hand that leaves Baha sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Revazshvili!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Levan Revazshvili!
After the fight, Levan Revazshvili was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Badou Baha spoke after the fight, saying 'Be back soon my fans.'.

Event: DUEL190 Baha v Petrov
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Baha throws an off balance right hand
and Petrov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Petrov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Baha's shoulder, as Baha tries to avoid the shot.
Petrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baha.
Baha throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
and Petrov counters with a shoot takedown. Baha fights it but they end up in guard.
Petrov wants to pass the guard but Baha is keeping the position.
Petrov is still trying to improve position.
Petrov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Petrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Petrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baha swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Baha striking off his back but it's not causing Petrov any problems.
Petrov won't allow Baha to sweep him here.
Baha wants to stand up but Petrov is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Petrov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A head kick by Baha misses #TD2#
and Petrov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Petrov.
Petrov trying to control but Baha is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Baha pushes Petrov off and scrambles back to his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Petrov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Petrov.#T2#
Petrov defending well as Baha loads up on a big left hand.
Baha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Baha looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Petrov shoots in looking for a takedown but Baha manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Petrov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrov scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Baha misses #TD2#
so Petrov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Petrov throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Petrov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Baha is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Baha has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Petrov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baha defends well.#T3#
Petrov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Baha tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Petrov manages to move to mount!
Baha tries to buck Petrov off but he can't manage it. #SUB2#
Baha reaches up and pulls Petrov towards him, trying to control the position. Petrov manages to get a guillotine from the mount though! This could be big trouble for Baha! Baha tries to roll over - now Petrov is on the bottom but the guillotine is really deep and Baha has to tap out! Great work there by Petrov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eugeniy Petrov!
Eugeniy Petrov 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.
Badou Baha was interviewed post fight and said 'Be back soon my fans.'.

Event: DFN#55 Sigit vs Sin
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
Donavon tries to clinch up but Baha circles away and keeps his distance.
Baha cracks Donavon with a good jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Chris Donavon has been cut.
Baha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Donavon blocks a jab.
A jab lands there for Baha.
Baha lands the left hand.
Baha throws a hook to the side of Donavon's head but Donavon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donavon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Baha throws a big shot that misses.
Donavon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Baha manages to circle out of the way.
Baha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donavon slips a jab and a cross from Baha.
Donavon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baha.
Donavon blocks a jab.
Baha uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#
Chris Donavon's cut is getting worse.#CL#
Donavon moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Baha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Baha.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Donavon.
Baha lands with a right hand.
Donavon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Baha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donavon doesn't manage to clinch there - Baha circles away.
Donavon slips a jab from Baha.#CL#
Donavon has closed the distance and engaged Baha in a clinch.
Donavon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baha wants to break free but Donavon has control. #BC2#
Baha manages to break the clinch.
Baha takes a swing at Donavon's ribcage but misses.
Baha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donavon moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Baha there.
Donavon tries to clinch up but Baha circles away and keeps his distance.
Donavon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Donavon drives through and clinches with Baha against the cage.
Baha tries to break free but Donavon pushes him back against the cage.
Donavon misses with some punches.
Donavon working aggressively here.
Donavon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baha backwards.
Donavon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Baha smiles and moves away.
The crowd cheers as Baha lands an impressive looking overhand right. Donavon doesn't seem phased though.
Badou Baha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Donavon moves in looking to clinch but Baha pushes him off.
Baha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Baha misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Donavon has Baha up against the cage in a clinch.
Baha wants to break the clinch but can't.
Baha is trying to break the clinch but Donavon has him pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Donavon.
A nice left hand lands by Donavon.
Baha is trying to break the clinch but Donavon has him pressed against the cage.
Baha wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Baha is trying to break free.
Baha looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Baha has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Donavon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Donavon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baha blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Donavon.
Baha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Donavon backwards. #BC2#
Baha breaks the clinch. #T3#
Donavon tries to clinch there but Baha circles away.
Donavon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Baha misses.
Baha misses with a hook. Donavon ducked under it nicely.
Baha misses with a hook #CL#
and Donavon moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Baha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Donavon wants to clinch up but Baha keeps it at a distance.
Donavon walks into a left hand.
Donavon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#
Chris Donavon's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Donavon wants to clinch up but Baha keeps it at a distance.
Baha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donavon.
Donavon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Baha missing with a left hand there. Donavon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donavon tries to close the distance and clinch but Baha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Donavon moves away from the strike by Baha.
Baha is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Donavon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A big left from Donavon misses.
Baha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Baha misses with a hook.
Donavon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Baha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Donavon darts in and clinches Baha up against the cage.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donavon has a couple of punches blocked by Baha.
Donavon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baha tries to break the clinch but Donavon is controlling the position. #BC2#
Baha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Donavon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Baha. Those never looked like landing.
Baha throws a good cross that connects.
Baha has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Baha there as he acknowledges the shot.
Baha delivers a nice body kick.
Donavon tries to clinch up but Baha circles away and keeps his distance.
Baha throws a wild body kick that Donavon sees coming a mile off.
Baha misses with a hook.
Both fighters circling a little - Baha finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Donavon misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut there from Baha.#CUT2#
Jeez, Chris Donavon's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Donavon tries to clinch there but Baha circles away.
Baha scores with a punch to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Badou Baha!
Badou Baha took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, MMA Hype for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: AFC #10
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1#
Baker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Baker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bahas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Baha staying out of range there.
It looked like Baha was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Baker takes one to the side of the head.
Baker misses with a two punch combination.
Baha throws a right hand that Baker ducks under and follows up with a left that Baker also avoids with ease.
Brian Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Baker. Those never looked like landing.
Baha misses the shot to the body.
Baha throws a jab when Baker was well out of range.
Baker looks to land a combination but Baha avoids it well.
Donk. Baker catches Baha right on the button with a cross.
Baha looks to land a left hand but Baker moved out of range nicely.
Baker misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baker.
It looked like Baha was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Baker.
Baha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Baha takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Baha misses with a looping left.
Baker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Baha takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Baker fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Baha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Baha misses with an uppercut.
Baker throws out a counter right but Baha avoids it with no problem.
Baker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baha.
Baker tries to clinch but Baha moves out of range.
Baker looks to land a combination. Baha sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Baker blocks a jab.
Baha throws a body punch but Baker moves out of range.
Baker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Baker.
Baker misses with a straight right.
Baha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Baker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baha.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baker! But no joy.
Baha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baker moves away from the strike by Baha.
Baker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baha.
A little jabbing left from Baker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baha with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Baker to score with a decent uppercut.
Baker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Baha drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Baha is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Baha throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Baha has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tōshi in the buildup to the fight.
Baker jabs Baha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Baker throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Baha to counter with a crisp jab.
Baker misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
Baker scores with a body shot. #CL2#
Baker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Baker doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Baha breaks the clinch.
Baha throws a lazy right hand but Baker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baker misses with a low kick.
Baker doesn't manage to clinch there - Baha circles away.
Baker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baha tries to land a body kick
and Baker counters with a left and a right that stings Baha.
Baker connects with a single shot there.
Baker takes a swing at Baha's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Baha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baker counters with a body kick.
A jab from Baha misses.
Baker swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Baha counter with a right hand.
Baha slips a jab and a cross from Baker.
Baker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Baha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
Baker cracks Baha with a right hand to the side of the head.
Baker misses with a head kick.
Baker throws out a loose jab but Baha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baha throws out the jab.
Baker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baker misses with a body shot.
Baker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baker! But no joy.
Baker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Baker duly obliges.
Baha moves out of range of the strikes.
Baha throws a sloppy head kick and Baker moves out of range easily.
Baker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baha thuds his right hand into Baker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Baker wants to clinch.
Baha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baha is looking to land body kicks.
A punch combination from Baker misses.
Baker slips under a jab from Baha.#T4#
Jab from Baker.
Baha takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Baker blocks a head kick by Baha.
Baha slips a jab from Baker.
Baha avoids the head kick by Baker.
Baha avoids the head kick by Baker.
Decent striking displayed by Baker there.
Baker misses with a series of wild punches.
Baha throws a right hand that misses
and Baker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baker is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Baha had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Baker tries a head kick but it misses.
Baha lands with a cross.
Baha drops his hands momentarily and Baker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Baha avoids the head kick by Baker.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baha checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Baker misses with an uppercut. Baha saw that one coming.
Baker has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Baha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baker manages to avoid it.
As Baha backs off Baker throws a huge counter combo but Baha manages to avoid it all.
Baha missing with a left hand there. Baker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Baker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Baha closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Baker tries to clinch but Baha is having none of it.
Baha lands a jab to the nose.
A head kick misses from Baha.
Baha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch but Baha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baker takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC#
Baker is rocked!
Baha thuds his shin into the meat of Baker's side.
Sloppy strikes from Baker. Those never looked like landing.
Baha connects with a good right hand that stumbles Baker. Baker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Baha.
Baker is still on wobbly legs! Can Baha finish him?
Baha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baha throws the left hand but Baker avoids the punch easily.
Baker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Baker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baha.
Baha blocks a jab.
Baker seems to have recovered his senses.
Baha misses with a looping left.
Baha misses with a wild combination.
Baker with a nice cross.#T1#
Baker throws a series of punches but Baha avoids them all with ease.
Baha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baker defending well as Baha loads up on a big left hand.
Baha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Baha slips a straight right by Baker.
Baha throws a hook but Baker blocks it.
Baha misses with a straight right.
Baker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Baha on the side of the head.
Baker throws a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Baha.
Baker throws out a powerful jab.
Baker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baha.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Baker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baha appears to be looking for a big counter.
Baha misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baha throws a hook but Baker blocks it.#T2#
A big right from Baha misses.
Baker takes a swing at Baha's ribcage but misses.
Baha throwing a counter right hand but Baker manages to avoid it.
Baker lands a jab.
Baker throws a low kick, looking for Baha's leg but Baha calmly moves out of range.
Baha takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Baha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baker.
Baha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Baker misses the target.
Baha throws the left hand but Baker avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Baker drives through and clinches with Baha against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baker.
Baha has had enough of the clinch but Baker keeps him there for the moment.
Baha avoids the elbow strike from Baker, against the cage.
Baker keeps control of Baha as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Baha blocking some punches.
Baker misses with the head strike.
Baker swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Baha breaks from the clinch.
Baker connects with a body shot that sends Baha's belly button to the back.#T3##CL2#
Baker has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Baker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Baker motions for Baha to come forward. Baker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Baker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baha finds it's way round the side to connect with Baker's head.
Baha slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Baker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big right from Baha misses.
A little jabbing left from Baker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#KD#
Baha lands a big uppercut and Baker crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Baker looks OK. Baha waves Baker back to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Brian Baker has been cut.
Brian Baker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baker throws a combination that misses
and Baha scores with a counter punch that sends Baker to the canvas! Baha smells blood - he's punishing Baker with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Baker has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Badou Baha!
Our winner, Badou Baha, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: AFC #7
Date: Aug 11, 2018

#R1#
Cross throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Baha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Baha misses with a left hand
and Cross makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Baha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It seemed like Cross was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Baha throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circling - Baha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Baha.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cross lands a head shot.
Baha throws a lazy uppercut
and Cross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cross looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baha throws a combination. Cross tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Baha throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cross on the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baha connects with a single shot there.
Cross looks to throw the jab but Baha is out of range.
Baha is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cross darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Badou Baha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Baha misses with a jab to the body
letting Cross counter with a right hand.
Cross throws a body shot but no joy.
Baha looks to throw the jab but Cross is out of range.
Baha lands a head shot.
Baha closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Cross! Baha dives in looking to finish! Cross 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 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Badou Baha!
Badou Baha made sure to mention his sponsor, Top Nutrition 160Q200$ 140Q150$ 100Q50$ in his post fight interview.

Event: AFC #5
Date: Jul 28, 2018

#R1#
Syrowatka moves out of range of the strikes.
Syrowatka appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Baha swings for the body but Syrowatka moves out of range.
Badou Baha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baha scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Artur Syrowatka has been cut.
Syrowatka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Baha has time to react.
Syrowatka moves out of range of the leg kick from Baha.
A little jabbing left from Syrowatka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick misses from Syrowatka.
Syrowatka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baha looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Syrowatka takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#KD#
Baha cracks Syrowatka with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Baha has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Syrowatka to stand back up!#ROC#
Syrowatka is rocked!
Syrowatka looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baha moves in close and cracks Syrowatka with a massive right hand! Syrowatka, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Baha!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Badou Baha!
Badou Baha really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Top Nutrition 160Q200$ 140Q150$ 100Q50$ logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: AFC #1 The First
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
Baha's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Halo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Baha scrambles back to his feet.
Halo drops his hands momentarily and Baha takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Halo looks to land a right hand but Baha moved out of range.
Baha slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Baha misses with an uppercut.
Halo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Halo swings widly with a right hand
and Baha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Halo misses with a wild body shot.
Baha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baha throws a low kick but Halo moves out of range easily.
Baha takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Baha has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tōshi in the buildup to the fight.
Baha lets loose with a powerful body kick. Halo will feel that in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Halo shoots in for a takedown but Baha shows good takedown defense.
Halo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Halo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Halo fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice jab there from Baha. #T1#
Halo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baha.
Baha lands with an uppercut that bounces Halo off the cage and back into range.
Halo moves away from the strike by Baha.
Halo loads up on a big right hand but Baha slips the punch.
Baha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Halo looks to move away, Baha throws a big counter combo but Halo just gets out of the way.
Baha drops his hands momentarily and Halo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Baha throws a hook but Halo avoids it easily.
And Halo tries to counter it with a takedown but Baha pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Halo lands a glancing blow to the side of Baha's head.
Baha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Halo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baha moves into range and connects with a jab.
A low kick from Halo is predictable there
and Baha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Halo misses with a low kick.
Baha looks to throw the jab but Halo is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baha throws a hook but Halo blocks it.
Baha takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Donk. Baha catches Halo right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Halo scores with a three punch combo!
Baha thuds a left hand into Halo's body.
Badou Baha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halo misses with a lunging right hand
and Baha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baha keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC#
Halo is rocked!
Halo throws a right hand that Baha ducks under and follows up with a left that Baha also avoids with ease.
Halo is still on wobbly legs! Can Baha finish him?
Halo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baha.
Halo seems to have recovered his senses.
A telegraphed right hand from Baha misses the target.
Baha thows a leg kick but Halo checks it #TD2#
and Halo counters with a takedown into side control.
Halo lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halo working the head with strikes.
Halo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Halo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Baha to see if he's OK.
Baha taking a bit of punishment here - Halo scoring with strikes. #SUB2#
Halo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Halo working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Baha regains half guard there - taking advantage of Halo's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Halo trying to control from half guard but Baha is working away.
Halo working over Baha with some ground and pound. Baha looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Halo throwing shots but Baha is blocking nicely.
Halo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Halo is trying to control. Baha wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Baha taking some punishment here, with Halo in his half guard. #T4#
Halo trying to control the action but Baha is working from the bottom.
Halo working the head and body with strikes.
Halo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Baha pushes Halo off looking to stand but Halo dives back in and keeps control.
Halo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Baha trying to control but Halo postures up.
My spies in Nemesis Gym inform me that Halo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baha pushes Halo off but Halo dives into side control.
Halo working the body and head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kassius Halo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Baha.
Badou Baha is winning the standup battle so far.
Halo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Baha throws a nice looking combination but Halo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baha misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Halo counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Baha looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Halo has picked Baha up and slammed him! Baha can't keep hold of the triangle and Halo manages to pass to side control!
Halo working the body and head with strikes.
Halo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Baha takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
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!
Halo wants to control but Baha is keeping him busy.
Halo working the ground and pound.
Halo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Halo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baha keeps working.
Halo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T1##SUB2#
Halo is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Baha is trying to escape and Halo transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Baha is forced to tap! Nice work there by Halo! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kassius Halo!
Kassius Halo took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'There isn't a fighter alive that I cannot make submit or go to sleep on the mat. There's no guessing, i will take you down.'.
In defeat, Badou Baha stepped up to the mic, saying 'Be back soon my fans.'.

Event: IHOF X: Night of Champions
Date: Jun 10, 2018

#R1#
Baha looks to score with a jab to the body but Garrett is just out of range.
Wade Garrett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garrett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Garrett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Baha connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Garrett scrambles back to his feet.
Garrett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Donk. Garrett catches Baha right on the button with a cross.
Garrett fails to land with a series of punches.
Garrett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Baha's sensitive parts.
Garrett connects with a solid leg kick.
Baha slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#
It looks like Wade Garrett has been cut.
Baha walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baha misses with a double jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Baha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Garrett connects with a solid leg kick.
Garrett misses with a series of wild punches.
A quick step to the side and Baha tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baha misses with a hook.
Jab, jab by Garrett - just one landing.
Baha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garrett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baha.
Baha slips a jab and a cross from Garrett.
Garrett ducks right into an uppercut from Baha.
Baha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Garrett misses with a few strikes there.
Garrett just misses with a punch to the body.
Baha throws out a loose jab but Garrett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garrett lands with a nice body punch.
Baha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baha throws an overhand right that lands on Garrett's shoulder, as Garrett tries to avoid the shot.
Baha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garrett takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Garrett scores with a hook to the body. Baha takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Baha throws out a loose jab but Garrett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baha throws a hook to the side of Garrett's head but Garrett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That kick from Garrett tenderised Baha's leg. Baha is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garrett. Baha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garrett throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baha ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Baha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garrett.
Baha throws an overhand right that lands on Garrett's shoulder, as Garrett tries to avoid the shot.
Garrett avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Baha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garrett ducks under a wild hook from Baha.
Baha swings for the body but Garrett moves out of range.
Baha throws a big shot that misses.
Garrett lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Baha looks to land a body kick but Garrett moved away.
Garrett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Garrett scores with a nice body kick.
Garrett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garrett lands with an uppercut that bounces Baha off the cage and back into range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Baha darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Baha moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Baha gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Garrett.
Garrett scores with a leg kick.
Garrett takes a swing at Baha's ribcage but misses.
Baha throwing a counter right hand but Garrett manages to avoid it.
Baha moves forwards but Garrett connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Garrett just misses with a punch to the body.
Baha throws a sloppy head kick and Garrett moves out of range easily.
Garrett uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Baha has time to react.
Garrett moves out of range as Baha throws a body kick.
Baha connects with a body shot that sends Garrett's belly button to the back.#T3#
A head kick misses from Garrett.
Garrett changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Garrett lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Garrett is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Baha had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Baha on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Garrett thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Baha if he has to take too many more of those.
A solid leg kick lands there for Garrett.
Garrett throws a right hand that Baha ducks under and follows up with a left that Baha also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baha. Garrett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garrett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sloppy strikes from Baha. Those never looked like landing.
Baha fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Baha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Garrett sizes up Baha with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Garrett lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Garrett.
Garrett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Baha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#KD#
Baha drops Garrett with a beautiful combination! Garrett stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Baha is looking for the KO!
Garrett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Baha doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Garrett lands a body shot.
Garrett lands a head shot.
Garrett scores with a hook.
Baha looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Garrett scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Garrett digs a good body shot into Baha's ribs.
Baha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garrett throws a head kick that misses.
Garrett tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Baha.
Baha is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Baha takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Baha looks to throw the jab but Garrett is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Garrett.
Garrett tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garrett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baha.
Baha dodges the punch combination from Garrett.
Baha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wade Garrett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wade Garrett's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Garrett misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garrett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Garrett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garrett moves out of range as Baha throws a body kick.
A head kick misses from Garrett.
Wade Garrett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baha fails to land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Baha.
Garrett avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garrett throws a head kick but Baha moves out of range.
Baha misses with a looping right.
Some wild striking there from Garrett.
Baha tries to land a front kick but Garrett steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Baha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garrett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Garrett misses with a wild body shot.
Garrett ducks right into an uppercut from Baha.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baha throws a shot from downtown. Garrett moves away and avoids it.
Baha dodges the punch combination from Garrett.
Garrett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Baha misses with a looping right.
Wade Garrett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baha takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Baha misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Baha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baha throws a head kick that misses.
Garrett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baha takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Garrett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baha.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Baha swinging wildly here.
Garrett scores with a jab.
Baha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baha throws a push kick but Garrett slaps the foot to one side.
Some wild striking there from Garrett.
Garrett scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Garrett feints and then cracks Baha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baha down.
Baha is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Garrett.
Garrett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Garrett misses with a two punch combination.
A nice combination there by Garrett.
Baha misses with an uppercut. Garrett saw that one coming.
Garrett smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Garrett throws a head kick that misses.
Baha throws a lazy right hand but Garrett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garrett throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Baha throws a hook but Garrett blocks it.
Garrett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Baha throws a looping overhand right but Garrett ducks down to avoid it.
Baha scores with a punch to the head.
Garrett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Garrett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baha.
Baha takes one to the side of the head.
Baha throws a body shot but no joy.
Baha avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
Baha clobbers Garrett with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Garrett avoids the body shot from Baha.
Garrett misses with a series of wild punches.
Garrett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baha.
Decent striking displayed by Garrett there.
Baha scores with a sloppy right hand. Garrett should have avoided that one.
Garrett fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garrett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garrett misses the shot to the body.
Garrett throws a leg kick that misses.
Garrett lands a body shot.
Garrett throws a shot to the body.
Garrett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baha.
Baha misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick from Garrett lands but Baha takes it in his stride.
Baha looks to land a left hand but Garrett moved out of range nicely.
Garrett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Baha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garrett.
No joy there for Garrett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Baha with a hook.
Baha throws an overhand right that lands on Garrett's shoulder, as Garrett tries to avoid the shot.
Garrett changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Garrett swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Baha counters with a right hand to the body.
Garrett is breathing heavily.
Garrett needs to keep his hands up - Baha had a free shot at his head there.#ROC#
Garrett is rocked!
Baha is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Garrett flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Garrett is out cold! Baha holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Badou Baha!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Badou Baha waved his t-shirt featuring Top Nutrition 160Q250$ 140Q150$ 100Q50$'s logo in front of the cameras.
Wade Garrett spoke after the fight, saying 'I will be back stronger than ever!'.

Event: IHOF 9
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
Laxx connects with the punch.
Badou Baha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laxx .
Baha jabs Laxx right on the nose. Laxx blinks but takes it well.#TD#
Laxx closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Baha did well to prevent Laxx getting side control.
Laxx seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Baha won't allow Laxx to pass to mount. #SUB#
Laxx is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Baha defends it well.
Laxx trying to mount his opponent but Baha defends it.
Baha pushes Laxx off looking to stand but Laxx dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Laxx performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Baha can do anything to dispel that myth.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Laxx uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baha.
Laxx showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baha.
Laxx scores with a crisp jab that stopped Baha in his tracks.
Laxx avoids the body shot from Baha.
Jab from Laxx .
Baha throws a right hand that misses
and Laxx counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baha misses with a hook. Laxx ducked under it nicely.
Baha takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T2#
Laxx slips a jab from Baha.
Badou Baha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baha misses with a straight right.
Laxx looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Laxx throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laxx displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baha throws out the jab.
Laxx ducks under a wild hook from Baha.
Laxx walks into a straight right hand from Baha.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laxx connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Baha momentarily.
The fighters circling - Baha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laxx paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Baha misses with a looping left.
Laxx lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Baha takes one to the chin there.
Laxx scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Baha displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Laxx gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Laxx takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T3#
Baha misses with an uppercut
and Laxx counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Baha. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Baha.
Baha walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Baha throws a series of punches but Laxx avoids them all with ease.
Laxx throws a nice looking combination but Baha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Laxx scores with a nice strike.
Baha tries a head kick but it misses.
Baha tries to move into range but Laxx moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Laxx tries to clinch there but Baha circles away.
Laxx avoids the head kick by Baha.
A counter left hand to the body from Laxx misses its target.
Laxx slips under a jab from Baha.
Laxx is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Laxx ducks under a wild hook from Baha.#T4##CL#
Laxx moves into range and clinches up with Baha.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laxx has Baha pressed against the cage, preventing Baha from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Laxx lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Baha is trying to break free.
Laxx keeps control of Baha as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Laxx keeps control of Baha as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Laxx fails to land.
Laxx lands a nice uppercut.
Baha is trying to force a seperation but Laxx has the dominant position.
Laxx is working for takedown but Baha is calmly controlling the position for now.
Laxx pushes Baha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baha blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Baha's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Laxx misses with some punches.
Baha wants to get back to striking at distance but Laxx won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laxx .
Laxx is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Baha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Baha misses the target.
Laxx connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Baha momentarily.
Nice takedown defense from Baha. No joy for Laxx on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyga Laxx dominated that round.
That's time! Laxx 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Laxx throws a shot from downtown. Baha moves away and avoids it.
Baha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Laxx circles away quickly and effectively.
An attempted straight right counter from Laxx misses the target.
Laxx slips under a jab from Baha.
Laxx wants to clinch but Baha slips to the side
and Baha counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A slow jab from Baha misses its intended target.
Baha moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A shot to the body from Baha misses
and Laxx counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Laxx shoots in and drives through. Baha sprawls well.
A jab from Laxx misses.
Laxx keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Baha throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Laxx on the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Tyga Laxx has been cut.
A jab from Baha misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, jab by Baha - just one landing.
Laxx throws out a loose jab but Baha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baha looks to throw the jab but Laxx is out of range. #T1#
Baha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baha throws a shot from downtown. Laxx moves away and avoids it.
Laxx throwing a counter right hand but Baha manages to avoid it.
Laxx is looking to slow Baha down with leg kicks.
Baha just misses with a punch to the body.
Laxx is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Laxx is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Baha throws a poor cross that misses
and Laxx counters with a nice uppercut.
Laxx 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Baha under the eye.
Baha throws a right hand that Laxx ducks under and follows up with a left that Laxx also avoids with ease.
Baha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Laxx circles away quickly and effectively.
Laxx changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Laxx bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Baha's head.
A jab from Baha misses.
Baha needs to keep his hands up - Laxx had a free shot at his head there.
Baha throws an overhand right that lands on Laxx 's shoulder, as Laxx tries to avoid the shot.
Baha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baha lands with a right hand.
Laxx dips to his left and cracks Baha with an uppercut!#CL#
Laxx darts in and clinches Baha up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baha.
Laxx lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Baha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laxx shoots for a takedown but Baha saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Baha has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Laxx misses with a lunging right hand
and Baha counters with a straight right hand.
Baha throws a right and a left that Laxx avoids nicely.
Baha keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Laxx connects with a crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Laxx .
Laxx throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laxx connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Baha feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Laxx s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Baha takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Baha throws a shot from downtown. Laxx moves away and avoids it.
Baha takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Baha throws an overhand right that lands on Laxx 's shoulder, as Laxx tries to avoid the shot.
Laxx was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Laxx takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Baha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Baha avoids the head kick by Laxx .
Laxx throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Baha moves away from the strike by Laxx .
Baha slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good exchange - Laxx coming out on top.
A jab from Baha misses.
Laxx showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baha.
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!
Baha throws a jab when Laxx was well out of range.
Baha moves out of range of the body kick from Laxx . #T4#
Baha misses with a hook. Laxx ducked under it nicely.
Laxx 's corner calls for a 1-2. Laxx obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Baha throws a lazy uppercut
and Laxx counters with a straight right hand.
Baha doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Laxx dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laxx swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Laxx lands a slapping body shot.
A big left from Baha misses.
Baha looks to land a combination but Laxx avoids it well.
Laxx lunges at Baha with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Baha's hand.
Baha throws a body punch but Laxx moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laxx uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Baha has time to react.
Laxx avoids the body shot from Baha.
Baha throws the left hand but Laxx avoids the punch easily.
Baha lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Laxx at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Badou Baha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tyga Laxx 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Laxx connects with a looping right hand.
Laxx moves out of range as Baha strikes.
Baha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laxx manages to avoid it.
Baha tries a head kick but it misses.
Laxx moves out of range of the strikes.
Laxx throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Laxx lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sloppy strikes from Baha. Those never looked like landing.
Baha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Laxx counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Laxx throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Laxx scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice straight punches there by Laxx . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Laxx .
Baha throws a body shot but no joy.
Laxx is looking to counter punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baha throws a body punch but Laxx moves out of range.
Laxx connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Laxx clobbers Baha with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Baha misses with a looping left.
Baha misses with a body shot.
Laxx is looking to counter punch.
Laxx misses with a straight left.
Baha takes one on the button.
Baha closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Baha tests Laxx 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laxx tries a head kick but it misses.
Baha missing with a left hand there. Laxx was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laxx appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Baha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyga Laxx is winning the standup battle so far.
Baha throws an off balance right hand
enabling Laxx to counter with a crisp jab.
Baha moves away from the strike by Laxx .
Baha shapes to counter with a head kick.
A left lands for Laxx .
Laxx avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laxx tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Laxx . #T2#
Baha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laxx .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baha looks to throw the jab but Laxx is out of range.
Baha looks to throw the jab but Laxx is out of range.
Laxx 's corner calls for a 1-2. Laxx obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Laxx keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laxx was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Baha loads up on a big right hand but Laxx slips the punch.
Laxx scores with a crisp jab that stopped Baha in his tracks.
Baha throws a hook but Laxx avoids it easily.
Laxx lands a lovely overhand right.
Baha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good shot there by Laxx .
Baha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laxx .
Baha throws an overhand right that lands on Laxx 's shoulder, as Laxx tries to avoid the shot.
Laxx staying out of range there.#T3#
Laxx scores with a head kick. Baha tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Laxx throws a series of punches but Baha moves out of range.
Laxx throws an overhand right that lands on Baha's shoulder, as Baha tries to avoid the shot.
Baha misses with a straight right.
Laxx will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Laxx is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baha sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Baha misses with a double jab.
Laxx looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good exchange - Laxx coming out on top.
Baha looks to score with a jab to the body but Laxx is just out of range.
Laxx shoots in and drives through. Baha sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Laxx is defended easily by Baha.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyga Laxx . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Laxx just misses with a punch to the body.
Baha throws a poor cross that misses
and Laxx counters with a left and a right that stings Baha.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laxx lands the left hand.
Baha misses with a hook. Laxx ducked under it nicely.
Laxx avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laxx with a nice cross.
Baha lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Baha misses with a two punch combination.
Baha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baha lands with a shot to the body.
Baha missing with a left hand there. Laxx was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laxx misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laxx is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baha.
Laxx cracks Baha with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyga Laxx clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Tyga Laxx 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Laxx cracks the inside of Baha's front leg.
Laxx connects with a body shot.
Baha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laxx was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Laxx with a jab.
A big right from Baha misses.
Laxx lands a jab to the nose.
Baha looks to score with a jab to the body but Laxx is just out of range.
Baha looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Baha misses with a looping right.
Laxx connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Laxx closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laxx trying to control the position but Baha is working away. #SUB#
Laxx is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Baha knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Laxx has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Baha!#SUB#
Laxx working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Baha looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Laxx ! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tyga Laxx !
Tyga Laxx is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Tyga Laxx thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Badou Baha spoke after the fight, saying 'Be back soon my fans.'.

Event: IHOF 7: High Treason
Date: Apr 20, 2018

#R1#
Baha lands a really nice looking cross but Kaku seems unphased.
Baha scores with a jab to the body.
Kaku walks into a stiff left hand from Baha.
Kaku looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Kaku darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Baha works his way to full guard. Good work.
Baha on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Baha tries to get out of the position.
Kaku throwing strikes but missing.
Kaku tries to free his leg and advance position but Baha is retaining full guard.
Baha is looking to stand up but Kaku isn't so interested in that idea.
Kaku in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Baha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaku.
Kaku throws a strike but Baha rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Baha wants to get up but he can't break Kaku's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kaku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kaku looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaku, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Baha not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baha stopping the sweep attempt from Kaku.
Kaku trying to strike off his back.
Baha knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kaku on the ground.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kaku is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Baha sizes up Kaku with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Baha with a nice cross.
Baha throws a jab when Kaku was well out of range.
Baha connects with an inside leg kick.
Kaku tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Baha defends well and Kaku ends up having to push Baha into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Badou Baha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baha scores with the left hand. Kaku knows he should have avoided that one.
Baha lands a nice shot that snaps Kaku's head back.
Baha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baha connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kaku shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baha as he avoids it easily.
Kaku dives in for a single leg takedown but Baha sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Baha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Badou Baha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michio Kaku.
Kaku closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baha circles away.
Baha digs a good hook to Kaku's body.
Baha tried to score with a low kick but Kaku checks it.#T3#
Baha displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kaku.
Kaku doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Baha makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kaku looks winded!
Kaku tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Baha swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kaku on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Baha cracks a nice hook into Kaku's ribs.
Baha throws a sloppy head kick and Kaku moves out of range easily.
Kaku gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kaku looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A quick step to the side and Baha tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Baha! Kaku is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Badou Baha!
Badou Baha is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the big win, Badou Baha made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Perkele! and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Michio Kaku stepped up to the mic, saying '...'.

Event: DARE 35: IBU VS. VILSON III
Date: Mar 28, 2018

#R1#
Ellison Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ellison Jr tries to clinch but Baha moves out of range.
Baha scores with a decent looking hook.
Baha blocks a head kick by Ellison Jr.
Baha scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ellison Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Ellison Jr tries to move into range but Baha moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ellison Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ellison Jr has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Baha throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Ellison Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baha wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Ellison Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Baha is just riding it out for now. Ellison Jr eventually gives up the hold.
Baha keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Baha pushes Ellison Jr off looking to stand but Ellison Jr dives back in and keeps control.
Ellison Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Baha is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ellison Jr prevents Baha from standing back up.
Baha is holding on to half guard well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ellison Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Baha is trying to get back to full guard.
Ellison Jr throws a strike but Baha avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Baha on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Baha tries to get out of the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baha controlling the position.
Baha wants to stand up but Ellison Jr is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Baha finds it's way through Ellison Jr's defenses.
Ellison Jr defending well as Baha loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Ellison Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Baha breaks the clinch.
Baha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ellison Jr walks into a left hand.
Ellison Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baha.
Baha connects with the punch.
Ellison Jr wants to clinch.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Baha, as that shot connected. #CL2#
Ellison Jr clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Baha manages to break the clinch.
Baha throws a series of strikes that have Ellison Jr backpedaling.
Baha misses with a few strikes there.
Baha misses with a straight left.
Baha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ellison Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Ellison Jr pushes Baha up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Baha manages to break the clinch. #KD#
Baha lands a left and a right that send Ellison Jr crashing to the mat, dazed. Baha thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Ellison Jr is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Anthony Ellison Jr has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ellison Jr bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Baha comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Ellison Jr falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Ellison Jr was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Badou Baha!
After the fight, Badou Baha was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Anthony Ellison Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'we'll get him next time'.

Event: TAOC #3
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
Baha lands with an uppercut that bounces Chonus off the cage and back into range.#CUT#
It looks like Paynuss Chonus has been cut.
Chonus tries to land a front kick but Baha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chonus throws a sloppy head kick and Baha moves out of range easily.
Baha looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Baha throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chonus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Baha finds it's way through Chonus's defenses.
Chonus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chonus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baha. Chonus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chonus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chonus throws a leg kick but Baha checks it.
Chonus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chonus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Baha walks into a jab.
Chonus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chonus misses with a head kick.
A lazy left from Baha finds it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baha moves out of range of the body kick from Chonus.
Paynuss Chonus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baha blocks a head kick by Chonus. #CL2#
Chonus closes the distance and clinches.
Baha wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chonus has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Baha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chonus cracks Baha with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chonus tries to clinch but Baha is having none of it. #T1#
A head kick by Chonus misses
and Baha counters with a nice uppercut.
Chonus looks for the body kick but Baha saw that one coming.
Baha takes one on the button.
Baha tries to bum rush Chonus with a series of wild strikes but Chonus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chonus.
Chonus catches Baha with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Baha closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Baha connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chonus. Chonus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Baha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chonus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baha misses the jab.
Chonus finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Baha's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Chonus falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Badou Baha!
Badou Baha gave a mention to Perkele! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: COLISEU 25.01
Date: Jan 25, 2018

#R1#
Samuals lands a body shot.
Baha throws a combination that misses
and Samuals counters with a low kick, right behind Baha 's knee.
Samuals is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Baha.
A punch combination from Baha misses.
Baha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Samuals now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice defenses there by Samuals.
Samuals slips under a jab from Baha.
Baha looks to score with a jab to the body but Samuals is just out of range.
Baha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Samuals.
Baha swings for the body but Samuals moves out of range.
Baha shoots and misses
and Samuals counters with a stiff right hand.
Baha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samuals getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Baha throws a series of punches but Samuals avoids them all with ease.
Samuals swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Baha.#T1#
Baha throws a jab when Samuals was well out of range.
Baha throws a right and a left that Samuals avoids nicely.
Baha misses with a double jab
and Samuals counters with a left to the body.
Baha throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Samuals counters with a stiff right hand.
Samuals throws out a powerful jab.
Baha swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Samuals to counter with a crisp jab.
Samuals walks into a left hand.
Samuals lands a nice hook to Baha's body. Baha takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Baha swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Samuals counters with a left to the body.
Baha has been working on his balance at Blackscar Fitness, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Samuals.
Baha takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Samuals.
Samuals raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A lazy left from Samuals finds it's target.#T2#
A right-left combo lands from Samuals.
Samuals staying out of range there.
Samuals stalks Baha and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Baha's face. Baha staggers backwards, shaken.
Samuals pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Samuals.
Samuals gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Baha.
Samuals connects with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Baha darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Baha throws a predictable looking body shot
and Samuals counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baha's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Samuals connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Baha scrambles back to his feet.
Badou Baha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baha throws a body punch but Samuals moves out of range.
Lincon Samuals is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Baha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Samuals cracks Baha with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Baha throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Samuals! But no joy.
Baha scores with a hook to the body. Samuals takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Baha tries to bum rush Samuals with a series of wild strikes but Samuals uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baha lands a nice hook to Samuals's body. Samuals takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Baha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Samuals counters with a nice uppercut.
Samuals goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Baha misses with a hook
and Samuals counters with a nice uppercut.
Baha throws an off balance right hand
and Samuals counters with a nice uppercut.
Samuals fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Baha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Baha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baha throws a hook but Samuals blocks it.
Samuals now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Baha shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Samuals connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Baha doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Samuals counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Badou Baha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baha has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Baha there as he acknowledges the shot.
Baha tries to score a power double leg takedown but Samuals sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Baha somewhat.
A nice side step and Samuals releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Samuals lands with an uppercut that bounces Baha off the cage and back into range.
Baha throws the left hand but Samuals avoids the punch easily.
Samuals lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Baha throws a looping overhand right but Samuals ducks down to avoid it.
Baha throws a body punch but Samuals moves out of range. #T5#
Nice sprawl there from Samuals as Baha shoots in.
A little jabbing left from Samuals on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Baha throws a left and a right that both miss
and Samuals connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Samuals is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Baha had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Baha misses with a right hand
and Samuals counters with a three punch combo that has Baha backing up. Baha nods at Samuals to acknowledge the strikes.
Crunch! Samuals slams his shin into Baha's torso.
Samuals scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Baha is breathing heavily.
Baha misses with a left hand
and Samuals counters with a stiff right hand.
Baha swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Samuals counters with a leg kick.
Baha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Decent striking displayed by Samuals there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baha throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Samuals counters with a nice uppercut.
Baha throws a combination that misses
and Samuals counters with a low kick, right behind Baha 's knee.
Baha fails to land with a series of punches.
Samuals uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Baha has time to react.#T6#
Baha throws a poor cross that misses
and Samuals counters with a nice leg kick.
Samuals keeps Baha at a distance using the push kick.
Baha on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Baha throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Samuals counters with a left to the body.
Samuals with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Samuals buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #KD2#
Samuals lands a big head kick that sends Baha tumbling to the mat! Samuals takes a step backwards and waves Baha back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Baha is rocked!
Baha with a lazy takedown attempt
and Samuals counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Baha badly! He tries to strike back but Samuals puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Baha out cold! Oh man, Baha will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lincon Samuals!
Lincon Samuals is the new light heavyweight champion!
Badou Baha spoke after the fight, saying 'Be back soon my fans.'.

Event: New Year in Paradise 2017
Date: Dec 31, 2017

#R1#
An tries for a takedown but Baha circles away easily
and Baha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A cross from Baha lands.
An fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baha scores with a nice right hand.
An tries to clinch there but Baha circles away.
An tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An misses with a takedown attempt - Baha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
An keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dynasty K-1 Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Baha tests An's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An wants to clinch.
Baha takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Baha misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
An looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Baha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chol-Hyon An. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baha misses with a series of wild punches.
Baha circles away from the clinch attempt.
An tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Badou Baha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An tries to clinch but Baha is having none of it.
Baha scores with a body shot.
Baha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baha scores with a nice strike.
An tries to clinch up.
Baha misses with an uppercut. An saw that one coming.
An tries to clinch there but Baha circles away.
Baha moves out of range as An strikes.
Baha lands a nice looking body shot.
An tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baha swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baha cracks An with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Baha fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
An gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Baha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chol-Hyon An seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baha throws a hook but An avoids it easily.
Baha throws out a loose jab but An uses good head movement to avoid it.
An moves in looking to clinch but Baha pushes him off.
An gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Baha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
An is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Baha if he has to take too many more of those.
Baha listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Chol-Hyon An has been cut.
Baha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
An tries to clinch but Baha moves out of range.
Baha keeps the fight on the outside.
An tries to clinch but Baha is having none of it.
An swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
An is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Baha.
An ducks under a wild hook from Baha.
Baha throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck An on the side of the head.
An uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baha.
An tries to clinch but Baha is having none of it.
An tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baha paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
An moves into range and clinches up with Baha.
An misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Baha manages to break the clinch.
An throws a leg kick but Baha moved away.
An keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baha has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
An is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Baha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An throws a hook to the side of Baha's head but Baha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baha is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! An had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T4#
Baha stuns An with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
An takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Baha manages to break the clinch.
An tries to clinch up.
Baha lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jab, jab by Baha - just one landing.
Nice uppercut there from Baha.
A jab from Baha does it's job there.#ROC2#
An is rocked!
An doesn't manage to clinch there - Baha circles away.
Oh An is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD#
An fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Baha sprawls well initially but An persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
An seems to have got his legs back now.
Baha is positioning himself well to prevent An advancing to mount.
Baha's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5##SUB#
An is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Baha is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Baha is trying to stand.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
An wants to free his trapped foot but Baha is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Baha is doing well to control the position and prevent An from advancing to side control.#T6#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Baha is pressing down on An's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
An wants to pass the guard but Baha is keeping the position.
Baha wants to stand but An is controlling the position.
An has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Baha trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Baha lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
An has managed to clinch.
An misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Baha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T7#
Baha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from An.
Baha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An tries to clinch up.
An tries to clinch but Baha moves away
and Baha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An slips a jab from Baha.
An with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Baha goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Baha misses with a body shot.
An lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by An.
Baha chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before An can pounce on him.
Baha misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An is looking to clinch.
Baha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good shot there by Baha.#TD#
An closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Baha did well to prevent An getting side control.#SUB#
Baha is defending against the submission attempts here by An.
An is breathing heavily.#T8#
Baha works his way to full guard. Good work.
Baha is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
An is looking to work some ground and pound but Baha has wrist control.
Baha wants to stand and escape but An is having none of it.
Baha lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T9##SU2#
Baha decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Baha jabs at An's body.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Baha has knocked An down with a huge combo! Baha steps away and waves a wobbly An back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Baha misses with the combination.
Baha scores with a jab. An acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An moves out of range of the strikes.
An wants to clinch but Baha slips to the side#KD2#
and Baha counters with a crisp one two that drops An! Baha thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves An to his feet! An is in big trouble!
An tries to clinch
and Baha counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! An has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Badou Baha!
Badou Baha is the new light heavyweight champion!
Badou Baha really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KOMBAT KLOTHING logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Chol-Hyon An spoke after the fight, saying 'Forgiveness, preasuh.'.

Event: TAOC #1 - Chonus X An 2
Date: Dec 03, 2017

#R1#
Cassler shoots in for a takedown but Baha shows good takedown defense.
Cassler fails to land the takedown.
Baha has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tōshi in the buildup to the fight.
Baha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baha lands a big right hook! Cassler looks hurt but is still standing! Baha lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Cassler falls down and Baha dives in with a huge hammer fist! Cassler's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Baha runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Badou Baha!
Badou Baha managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Mockstar Energy Drinks 160Q, into his post fight interview.

Event: TRFC98
Date: Nov 19, 2017

#R1#
Page ducks under a wild hook from Baha.
Page shoots in and drives through. Baha sprawls well.
Page throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Baha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baha misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Page counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Page takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Page missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Baha avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Page.
Baha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Page.
Page seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Page scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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. Page connects with a nice short shot to Baha's temple.
Page thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Baha's head.
Page has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Baha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Page.
Page is trying to control the action in half guard but Baha is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Baha wants to improve his position but Page is controlling well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Page working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Page seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Page throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Page throwing shots but Baha is blocking nicely.
Page with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Page prevents Baha from standing back up.
Page works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Page has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Baha is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Page yanks on the arm and Baha is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Page.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Franky Page!
Franky Page is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: TRFC94
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1#
Baha throws a shot from downtown. Taylor moves away and avoids it.
Nice takedown defense from Baha. No joy for Taylor on that attempt.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Baha sprawls well. Baha wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet.
Taylor avoids the head kick by Baha.
Baha defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taylor.
Badou Baha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Taylor.
Baha throws a good cross that connects. #CUT#
It looks like Jason Taylor has been cut.
Taylor misses with a few strikes there.
Taylor throws a head kick that half lands.
Baha connects with a nice looking jab.
Taylor tries a head kick but it misses.
Baha appears to be looking for a big counter.
Taylor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#KD#
Baha lands a left and a right that send Taylor crashing to the mat, dazed. Baha thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Taylor is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
OH! Taylor has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Baha smells blood and charges in for the finish! Baha unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Taylor sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Badou Baha!
Badou Baha retains his light heavyweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Badou Baha made sure he mentioned Mockstar Energy Drinks 160Q, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: TRFC90
Date: Sep 10, 2017

#R1##KD#
Oooooh!!! Baha has knocked Pokrajac down with a huge combo! Baha steps away and waves a wobbly Pokrajac back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like Igor Pokrajac has been cut.
Baha steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Pokrajac is out on his feet! Baha sets himself and nearly takes Pokrajac's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Badou Baha!
Badou Baha is the new light heavyweight champion!
Post fight, Badou Baha stared into the camera and said 'Gratitude to all. My sponsors Alpha-Male Supplements and Blue Moon have given me opportunities to continue training. Thank you my sensei, Funaki.'.

Event: TRFC87
Date: Aug 13, 2017

#R1#
Baha takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Baha throws a right hand that Barnz ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnz also avoids with ease.
Baha throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnz . #CL#
Barnz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Baha can't break the clinch.
Baha wants to break free but Barnz has control.
Baha wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Baha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barnz fails with an attempt to clinch.
A combination from Baha does no damage.
Barnz tries to clinch up but Baha circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnz throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Barnz moves into range and clinches up with Baha.
Barnz misses with the head strike.
Barnz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baha blocks it with crossed arms.
Barnz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baha is looking to break free of the clinch but Barnz has double underhooks.
Barnz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Baha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baha throws a hook but Barnz avoids it easily.
Barnz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barnz lands a head shot.
Baha looks to land a combination but Barnz avoids it well. #T1##CL#
Barnz clinches up with Baha and pushes him back against the cage.
Barnz misses with some punches.
Barnz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Baha is trying to break free.
Barnz has a couple of punches blocked by Baha. #BC2#
Baha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Baha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baha throws a series of punches but Barnz avoids them all with ease.
Baha moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barnz fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Barnz backs off Baha throws a huge counter combo but Barnz manages to avoid it all.
Baha takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barnz slips under a jab from Baha.
Barnz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baha scores with a decent looking hook.
Baha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnz .
Baha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barnz moves in looking to clinch but Baha pushes him off.
Barnz scores with a jab. Baha acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Barnz moves into the clinch.
Barnz has a couple of punches blocked by Baha.
Baha has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Barnz misses with the head strike.
Baha wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T2#
Barnz tries to land a knee to the head but Baha blocks with his arms. #BC2#
Baha breaks from the clinch.
Baha has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A right-left combo lands from Baha.
Baha throws a right hand that Barnz ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnz also avoids with ease.
Baha misses with the combination.
Baha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from Barnz misses the target.
Barnz moves in looking to clinch but Baha pushes him off.
Barnz wants to clinch.
Barnz fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big right from Baha misses.
Baha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Baha has knocked Barnz down with a huge combo! Baha steps away and waves a wobbly Barnz back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Frank Barnz has been cut.
Barnz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Barnz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baha.
A punch combination from Baha misses.
Barnz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Baha. Baha circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barnz tries to clinch but Baha moves out of range.
Barnz connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
Barnz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnz circles away quickly and effectively.
Barnz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab from Barnz .
A big right from Baha misses.
Barnz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baha throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barnz throwing a counter right hand but Baha manages to avoid it.
Barnz tries to clinch there but Baha circles away.
Baha lands with a cross.
Barnz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Baha on the side of the head.
Baha misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from Barnz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barnz is looking to clinch.
Baha throws a jab when Barnz was well out of range.
Barnz throwing a counter right hand but Baha manages to avoid it.
Barnz doesn't manage to clinch there - Baha circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barnz .
Barnz tries to clinch there but Baha circles away.
Baha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Baha misses.
Baha circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4#
Barnz dodges the punch combination from Baha.
Baha throws a series of punches but Barnz moves out of range.
Baha swats away the attempt to clinch by Barnz .
Baha cracks Barnz with a good jab.
Baha throws a jab when Barnz was well out of range.
Baha swats away the attempt to clinch by Barnz .
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barnz .
Baha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice uppercut lands for Barnz . That snapped Baha's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnz stuns Baha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barnz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Barnz is looking to clinch.
Barnz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Frank Barnz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baha connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Baha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Badou Baha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Barnz 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Barnz tries to clinch but Baha moves out of range.
Baha throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Barnz crashing down! Barnz tries to stagger back to his feet but Baha just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Barnz asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Badou Baha!
Badou Baha opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: TRFC85
Date: Jul 23, 2017

#R1#
Baha misses with a combination #TD2#
and Jo counters with a shoot takedown. Baha fights it but they end up in guard.
My spies in Hard Knocks Training inform me that Jo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Baha avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Baha avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jo is in close to Baha's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jo throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jo throwing strikes but missing.
Jo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jo throws an elbow that misses. Baha uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jo's guard. Nice move by Baha!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Baha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Baha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jo is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Baha throwing strikes but missing.
Baha won't allow Jo to get back to his feet.
Baha stopping the sweep attempt from Jo.
Jo is trying to keep Baha in close.
Jo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jo is trying to control the position but Baha postures up.
Baha working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jo trying to keep a closed guard but Baha is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Jo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baha defends it easily.#SUB2#
Jo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baha gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jo managing to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jo is on top in guard. #REVB#
Jo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jo trying to control but Baha is working from the bottom.
Jo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jo is looking to work some ground and pound but Baha has wrist control.
Baha knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jo on the ground.
Baha being controlled here, momentarily.
Baha keeping full guard, as Jo tries to pass. #T3#
Baha is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jo is controlling him.
Baha keeping moving, preventing Jo from controlling successfully.
Baha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Baha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Baha wants to get back to his feet but Jo is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Baha lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jo backs up against the cage. #CUT#
It looks like Sumo Jo has been cut.
Jo avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Baha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baha throws a right hand that Jo ducks under and follows up with a left that Jo also avoids with ease.
Baha lands a two punch combo.
Jo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jo misses with a takedown attempt - Baha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Baha.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Baha as Jo shoots in.
Badou Baha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sumo Jo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Jo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Baha tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jo is in Baha's guard.
Jo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jo wants to control from the top but Baha keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Badou Baha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sumo Jo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Baha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jo shoots in looking for a takedown. Baha tries to sprawl out of it but Jo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Baha manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Baha slaps away a takedown attempt from Jo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Badou Baha is winning the standup battle so far.
Baha throws a series of punches but Jo moves out of range.
Jo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Baha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Badou Baha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sumo Jo.
Baha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Badou Baha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jo fails with the takedown.
Baha is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Baha has knocked Jo down with a huge combo! Baha steps away and waves a wobbly Jo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Jo is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Baha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jo is still on wobbly legs! Can Baha finish him?
Baha cracks Jo's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Jo slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Baha can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Badou Baha!
Badou Baha 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: B13: Felding vs. Pitopalvelu
Date: Aug 04, 2016

#R1#
Baha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Solan misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Baha was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Solan.
Solan throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Baha moves into the clinch.
Baha lands a shot to the body.
Solan working aggressively here.
Solan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Solan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Baha misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Baha on the inside.
Baha swings wildly with an uppercut but Solan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Baha.
Baha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baha misses with the head strike.
Solan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baha.
Baha definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Baha lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Solan tries to score a body lock takedown but Baha shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Solan looking to stall.
Baha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Solan.
Solan blocks a body shot from Baha.
Baha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Solan's elbow.
Solan is trying to break the clinch but Baha is controlling him.
Solan wants to stall.
A right hand to the body from Baha.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Baha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Baha.
A nice left hand lands by Baha.
Baha works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Solan looks winded!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Baha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Baha on the inside.
Baha struggles to land a body shot inside as Solan controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Baha.
Baha lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Solan tries to circle away but Baha has him pinned against the ropes.
Baha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baha has a couple of punches blocked by Solan. #BC2#
Solan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Solan tries to clinch there but Baha circles away.
Baha keeps the fight on the outside.
Baha is looking to counter punch.
Baha swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Solan counters with a series of strikes. Baha will be more careful next time no doubt.
Badou Baha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Baha lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Baha.
Solan fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Baha gets a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Baha.
Baha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Solan missing with knees to the body.
Baha lands with a light punch inside.
Baha digs a right hand into Solan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Solan's gas tank.
Solan tries to land a knee to the head but Baha blocks with his arms.
Solan working aggressively here.
Solan stalling in the clinch but Baha improves position. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Solan.
Solan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Baha is keeping busy.
Baha lands a hook to the side of the head.
Solan has Baha pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Baha manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Badou Baha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brain Solan.
Baha struggles to land a body shot inside as Solan controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baha.
Good body shot from Baha.
Solan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baha avoids it.
A short right from Baha on the inside.
Baha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Solan backwards.
Baha lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baha lands a right hand.
Solan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Baha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Baha lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short body shot lands from Baha as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Baha. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baha.
Baha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baha pushes Solan back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Baha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baha.
Baha lands a body shot.
Baha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Baha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Solan backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Baha.
Baha scores with a shot to the side of Solan's head.
Baha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baha digs a right hand underneath Solan's ribcage. Solan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stalling in the clinch from Baha.
Baha lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Baha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Baha digs a right hand underneath Solan's ribcage. Solan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Baha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Solan backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Badou Baha dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Baha fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Baha keeps the fight on the outside.
Solan walks into a jab.
Solan misses with a takedown attempt - Baha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Solan tries a head kick but it misses.
Baha scores with a nice head shot.
Baha lands a body shot.
Baha wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Solan wants to clinch
letting Baha counter with a right hand.
Solan is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Solan clinches.
Baha lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Baha scores with a nice short uppercut.
Baha misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Baha.
Baha stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Baha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baha lands a nice uppercut.
Baha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Solan backwards.
A short body shot lands from Baha as the two fighters clinch.
Baha lands with a light punch inside.
Baha lands a hook that snaps the head of Solan backwards.
Baha lands a body shot.
Baha works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Baha on the inside.
A short right from Baha.
Baha digs a right hand into Solan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Solan's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Baha.
Baha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Solan can do to turn this around?
Baha gets through Solan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Baha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Baha gets through Solan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Baha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Solan backwards.
Baha lands a nice shot to the body.
Baha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Solan backwards. #T2#
Baha lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Solan is rocked!
Baha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Badou Baha has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Baha lands with a right to the head.
Solan is still on wobbly legs! Can Baha finish him?
Solan is trying to break the clinch but Baha is controlling him.
Solan seems to have recovered his senses.
A short uppercut from Baha.
Still in the clinch, Baha scores with a nice short uppercut.
Baha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Solan backwards.
Nice body punch from Baha.
A left hand lands to the body for Baha.
Baha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Baha.
Baha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Solan backwards.
A hook to the body from Baha.
Baha is leaning against Solan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Baha presses Solan against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Baha.
Baha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Solan backwards.
Baha pushes Solan back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Solan can't break the clinch.
Baha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Solan backwards.
Baha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Solan or not.
A nice left hand lands by Baha.
Baha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Solan.
Solan blocks a body shot from Baha.
Baha scores with a hook to the body.
Baha lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Baha.
Baha scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baha.
Baha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baha working aggressively here.
Baha scores with a shoulder strike.
Baha gets through Solan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baha lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Baha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Baha. #T4#
Baha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Solans head.
Baha digs a right hand underneath Solan's ribcage. Solan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Baha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Baha lands with a left to the head.
Baha creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Solan's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Solan drops to his knees and Baha pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Badou Baha!
After the fight, Badou Baha was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: B8: Whitehouse vs. Vinicius
Date: Jun 30, 2016

#R1#
Baha connects with a body shot that sends Kula's belly button to the back.
Kula fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baha manages to avoid it.
Kula lands a jab to the head.
Baha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kula looks to land a combination but Baha avoids it well.
Kula misses with a combination #CL#
and Baha counters by clinching up.
Baha lands an uppercut.
Kula has a couple of punches blocked by Baha. #BC2#
Kula's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baha takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Baha moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Kula. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Baha misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kula throws a body shot but no joy.
Kula takes a swing at Baha's ribcage but misses.
Kula throws a nice looking combination but Baha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kula connects with a single shot there.
Kula throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Baha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kula.
Kula misses with a body shot.
Baha throwing a counter right hand but Kula manages to avoid it.
Baha seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kula cracks Baha with an open hand slap.
Kula throws a series of punches but Baha avoids them all with ease.
Kula takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Baha works Kula's body with a nice hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Baha. That snapped Kula's head back.
Kula throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Baha instigates a clinch.
Kula misses with a punch on the inside.
Kula tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kula fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Kula breaks the clinch.
Kula swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Baha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Baha was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kula.
Baha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kula is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Baha rather than just go for the knockout.
Baha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Kula misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Baha. Those never looked like landing.
Kula misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kula on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kula just misses with a punch to the body.
Baha drops his hands momentarily and Kula takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kula swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Baha counters by clinching up.
A right hand to the body from Baha.
Kula lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kula swings wildly with an uppercut but Baha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kula wants to break free but Baha has control.
Kula blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baha lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Baha - that landed with a thud.
Baha lands with a left to the head.
Kula has a couple of punches blocked by Baha.
Baha gets through Kula's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baha.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baha.
Baha has Kula pressed against the ropes, preventing Kula from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kula tries to break free but Baha pushes him back against the ropes.
Kula has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Baha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Baha.
Baha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Baha presses Kula against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Baha lands a nice shot to the body.
Baha struggles to land a body shot inside as Kula controls his hands.
Kula struggles to land a body shot inside as Baha controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baha.
Kula tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kulas head.
Kula blocking some punches.
Kula swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baha.
Baha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baha.
Baha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Baha.
A head punch on the inside from Kula fails to land. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baha.
Baha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Baha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kula can't break the clinch.
Baha scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baha lands a body punch.
Baha lands an uppercut.
Kula throws a head punch that misses.
Baha lands with a light punch inside.
Baha lands a body punch in the clinch.
Baha has Kula pressed against the ropes, preventing Kula from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Baha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baha tries a body shot but Kula blocks it.
Baha digs a right hand underneath Kula's ribcage. Kula let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Baha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kulas head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kula throws a punch but it's blocked by Baha.
Baha lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Baha on the inside.
Kula misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kula's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Badou Baha dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kula rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Baha counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kula throws a series of punches but Baha moves out of range.
Kula looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rafal Kula seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kula misses with a double jab #CL#
and Baha counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baha. #BC2#
Kula breaks the clinch.
Kula throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Baha counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Baha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Baha tries a body shot but Kula blocks it.
Baha blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Baha.
Baha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kula can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Kula breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rafal Kula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baha moves out of range of the strikes.
Baha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kula was well out of range. Poor timing from Baha.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baha.
Kula throws a lazy uppercut
and Baha counters with a left to the body. #T1#
A left and a right from Baha both land. Nice combination.
Kula scores with a crisp jab that stopped Baha in his tracks.
Kula missing with a left hand there. Baha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kula takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Baha throws a series of punches but Kula avoids them all with ease.
Kula takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kula fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Baha on the side of the head.
Kula is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baha.
Baha lands with a shot to the body.
Rafal Kula is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baha scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kula in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kula throws an off balance right hand
and Baha counters with a right hand to the body.
Baha lands a jab to Kula's midsection.#CL#
Baha closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kula. #T2#
Kula misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kula or not. #BC2#
Kula manages to break the clinch.
Kula displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baha throws out the jab.
Baha misses with a hook
and Kula counters with a right hand to the body.
Kula throws a hook to the side of Baha's head but Baha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kula throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Baha counters with a nice body shot.
Kula on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A combination from Kula does no damage.
Baha lands a nice shot that snaps Kula's head back. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kula throws a head punch that misses.
Kula throws a punch but it's blocked by Baha.
Baha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kula backwards.
Baha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baha. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Baha.
Kula misses with the head strike.
Baha lands a body punch.
Kula wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kula fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kula lands with a short shot to the head.
Baha scores with a hook to the body.
Baha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kula backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kula.
Kula tries a body shot but Baha blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Baha.
Baha blocks a body shot from Kula.
Kula misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baha scores with a shoulder strike.
Kula working hard to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Baha scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baha.
Kula blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Baha - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kula misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Baha.
Baha presses Kula against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Kula tries to throw a body punch but Baha avoids it by throwing Kula back against the ropes.
Baha misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Baha.
Baha is leaning against Kula and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kula.
Baha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kula misses with a punch on the inside.
Kula is trying to push Baha away but Baha has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Baha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Baha lands with a short shot to the head.
Kula swings wildly with an uppercut but Baha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kulas head.
Baha keeps control of Kula as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Baha - that landed with a thud.
Kula is breathing heavily.
Baha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kula can't find room to land a body shot as Baha controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baha.
Kula has a couple of punches blocked by Baha.
Good body shot from Baha.
Baha blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Badou Baha dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. 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#
Baha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kula fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kula blocks a jab.
Kula is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Baha blocks a jab.
Baha looks to land a left hand but Kula moved out of range nicely.
Baha throws a shot from downtown. Kula moves away and avoids it.
Kula misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Kula does no damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Baha misses its target.
Baha lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kula backs up against the ropes.
Kula throws a hook but Baha avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kula.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Kula misses.
Nice uppercut there from Baha.
Kula takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baha gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Baha swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kula.
Baha looks to land a right hand but Kula moved out of range.#CL#
Baha clinches with his opponent.
Baha lands a body shot.
Baha scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baha digs a right hand underneath Kula's ribcage. Kula let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Baha.
Baha lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kula has a couple of punches blocked by Baha.
Baha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Baha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kula or not.
Baha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kulas head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kula throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Baha.
Kula swings wildly with an uppercut but Baha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Baha. #T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Baha.
Baha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Kula's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Baha moves into the clinch successfully.
Baha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Baha gets through Kula's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kula is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Kula tries to work over Baha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baha lands with a left to the head.
Baha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kula backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Baha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Baha.
A nice left hand lands by Baha.
Baha misses with a body punch.
Baha lands a hook that snaps the head of Kula backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kula.
Kula tries to break free but Baha pushes him back against the ropes.
Kula misses with a punch on the inside.
Baha scores with a shot to the side of Kula's head. #T3#
Baha works on Kula's body with a couple of short punches.
Baha keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kula's efforts to push away.
Baha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kula backwards.
Baha lands a hook that snaps the head of Kula backwards.
Baha lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#
Kula is rocked!
Baha lands with a left to the head.
Kula is still on wobbly legs! Can Baha finish him?
Kula takes a shot to the head.
Baha scores with a shoulder strike.
Baha blocks an uppercut.
Baha stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baha.
Baha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kula backwards.
Baha pushes Kula against the ropes. Baha is working some dirty boxing. Baha pushes off with a quick right hook! Kula goes down! Kula tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Baha moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Badou Baha!
Badou Baha spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Bushido 3: Oliveira v Nakamura
Date: May 26, 2016

#R1#
Baha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stevenson. #CL#
Baha rushes Stevenson and presses him up against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baha.
Baha pushes Stevenson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baha lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baha.
Stevenson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Baha avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Baha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Baha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Baha lands with a left to the head.
Baha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Baha lands with a short shot 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!
Baha is working Stevenson over against the ropes.
Baha lands with a left to the head.
Baha lands an uppercut.
Baha stops a takedown attempt from Stevenson.
Baha scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Baha scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stevenson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Badou Baha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Stevenson.
Baha effectively controlling the action here.#T1#
Stevenson is looking for a takedown.
Baha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
Baha lands an uppercut.
Stevenson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Baha is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A body shot lands from Baha.
Stevenson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Baha is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Baha digs a right hand into Stevenson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stevenson's gas tank.
Baha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Baha scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baha lands a body punch.
Baha scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Baha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baha gets through Stevenson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Baha is leaning against Stevenson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Baha lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baha.
Stevenson looks winded!
Baha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Baha lands an uppercut.#T2#
Baha is working Stevenson over against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Baha.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baha.
Baha lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baha.
Baha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Baha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Baha.
Baha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Baha scores with a hook to the body.
Baha pushes Stevenson back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Baha lands a shot to the body.
Baha presses Stevenson against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Baha lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Baha.
Baha lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baha.
Baha lands a hook that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
Baha scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Baha lands a hook that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
A right hand to the body from Baha.
Baha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stevenson is working for takedown but Baha is calmly controlling the position for now.
Baha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Baha lands a shoulder strike.
Baha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Baha scores with a shot to the side of Stevenson's head.
Baha works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Baha digs a right hand into Stevenson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stevenson's gas tank.
Baha lands a hook that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
Baha works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Baha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baha digs a right hand underneath Stevenson's ribcage. Stevenson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Baha lands with a short shot to the head.
Stevenson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baha pulls his leg out and moves away.
Baha bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stevenson's head.#T4#
Stevenson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Baha lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Baha cracks Stevenson with a good jab.
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baha as he jumps to the side.
Baha just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevenson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Baha jabs Stevenson right on the nose. Stevenson blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Badou Baha dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Baha lands a glancing blow to the side of Stevenson's head.
Badou Baha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baha wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Baha throws a body punch but Stevenson moves out of range.
Stevenson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Baha defends it well.
Baha with a nice cross.
Baha missing with a left hand there. Stevenson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baha misses with a series of wild punches.
Stevenson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Stevenson gets tackled into the ropes by Baha. Baha maintains the clinch.
A body shot lands from Baha.
Baha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stevenson can do to turn this around?
A nice right hand lands inside from Baha. #T1#
Baha lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Baha lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Baha on the inside.
Baha lands a hook that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
Baha lands with a right to the head.
Baha gets through Stevenson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Baha scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Baha.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baha.
Stevenson takes a shot to the head.
Stevenson is working for takedown but Baha is calmly controlling the position for now.
Baha lands a body shot in the clinch.
Baha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baha lands an uppercut.
A short left from Baha.
Baha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stevenson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Baha pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stevenson is breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Baha as the two fighters clinch.
Baha stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Baha scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Stevenson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Baha walks away with a smile on his face. Stevenson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Badou Baha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Stevenson.
Stevenson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baha.
Stevenson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stevenson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Baha gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Badou Baha has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A body shot lands from Baha.
Stevenson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Baha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Baha cracks Stevenson with a nice body shot.
Baha lands a body punch in the clinch.
Baha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baha works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Baha is working Stevenson over against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baha. #T3#
Baha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Baha pushes Stevenson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
Baha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Baha.
Stevenson wants to take the fight to the mat but Baha manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Baha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Baha scores with a shot to the side of Stevenson's head.
Baha lands a right hand.
Baha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Baha pushes Stevenson back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baha.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baha lands a hook that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
Baha lands a shoulder strike.
Stevenson tries for a takedown but Baha manages to get underhooks.
Baha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards. #T4#
Baha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baha lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
Stevenson wants a takedown.
Baha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Baha.
Baha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
Baha works on Stevenson's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Baha.
Baha scores with a hook to the body.
Stevenson takes a shot to the head.
Baha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stevenson.
Baha lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baha is leaning against Stevenson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Baha lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A hook to the body from Baha.
Baha digs a right hand underneath Stevenson's ribcage. Stevenson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Baha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Baha on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Badou Baha dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Baha lands a lovely overhand right.
Stevenson shoots in and drives through. Baha sprawls well.
Stevenson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Baha stalks Stevenson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stevenson's face. Stevenson staggers backwards, shaken.
A slow jab from Baha misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baha. Stevenson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baha lands a glancing blow to the side of Stevenson's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baha slaps away a takedown attempt from Stevenson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Baha misses the target.
Stevenson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baha swings for the body but Stevenson moves out of range. #T1#
Baha scores with a jab to the head.
Stevenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Baha circles away.
Stevenson fails to land the takedown.
Badou Baha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Stevenson.
Baha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Baha lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stevenson at a distance.
Baha with a hook.
Baha swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevenson.#T2#
Baha lands a jab to the nose.
Stevenson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Baha darts in and clinches Stevenson up against the ropes.
Stevenson is looking for a takedown.
Baha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Baha gets underhooks to prevent Stevenson's takedown attempt.
Baha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baha pushes Stevenson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baha stops a takedown attempt from Stevenson.
A left hand lands to the body for Baha.
Baha lands a shoulder strike.
Baha content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baha.
Baha lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Baha.
Baha lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Baha works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baha.
Baha lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Baha.
Baha presses Stevenson against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Badou Baha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baha lands a body shot.
Baha scores with a shoulder strike.
Baha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Baha.
Baha lands a body punch.
Baha pushes Stevenson back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baha digs a right hand underneath Stevenson's ribcage. Stevenson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Baha lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Baha gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stevenson.
Baha lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Baha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Baha.
Baha lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Baha scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Baha as the two fighters clinch.
Baha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Baha as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Baha - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Baha.
A short left from Baha.
Baha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
James Stevenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stevenson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stevenson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Badou Baha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baha 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:24
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:24
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Badou Baha!
A very excited looking Badou Baha 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.

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