Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: AEW 29
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1#
Volaju thows a leg kick but Budimon checks it
and Volaju takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Vincent Volaju has been cut.
Volaju connects with an inside leg kick.
Volaju is looking to slow Budimon down with leg kicks.
A clash of legs there as Budimon blocks the low kick.
Budimon misses with a hook. Volaju ducked under it nicely.
Budimon lands a glancing blow to the side of Volaju's head.
Budimon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Volaju on the side of the head.
Budimon throws a head kick that Volaju semi-blocks.
Budimon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Volaju throws a head kick but Budimon moves out of range.
Budimon moves out of range as Volaju throws a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Budimon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Budimon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Volaju.
Volaju dodges the punch combination from Budimon.
Budimon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
An inside leg kick from Volaju misses.
Budimon loads up on a big right hand but Volaju slips the punch.
A head kick from Volaju lands but Budimon takes it in his stride. #CUT2#
It looks like Simon Budimon has been cut.
Budimon misses with a straight left.
Volaju throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Budimon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Volaju has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Volaju goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Budimon throws a leg kick
and Volaju counters with a good low kick that Budimon was not able to check.
The fighters circling - Budimon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Volaju chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Volaju has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Budimon lands a leg kick that knocks Volaju off balance momentarily.
Nice body kick from Volaju.
Budimon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Volaju. Volaju obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volaju does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Volaju misses with an attempted mid kick. #T2#
Volaju ducks under a wild hook from Budimon.
Volaju cracks the inside of Budimon's front leg.
Budimon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Budimon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Volaju.
Volaju throws a low kick, looking for Budimon's leg but Budimon calmly moves out of range.
Budimon is looking to counter punch.
Volaju goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Volaju looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Budimon throws a wild body kick that Volaju sees coming a mile off.
Budimon moves out of range of the body kick.
Budimon works the jab nicely.
Budimon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A nice leg kick lands there from Volaju.
Volaju throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Budimon counters with a nice uppercut.
Budimon throws a big shot that misses.
Volaju throws a nice inside leg kick.
Volaju misses with a leg kick. #T3#
Budimon misses with an uppercut. Volaju saw that one coming.
A leg kick checked by Budimon.
Volaju feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Budimon's calf.
Budimon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Volaju throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Budimon misses the body punch
and Volaju counters with an outside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Volaju.
Volaju throws a lazy head kick
and Budimon counters with a nice uppercut.
Budimon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Volaju. Volaju circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Volaju throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Budimon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Volaju fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Budimon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Budimon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Volaju on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Budimon. Budimon obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Budimon swings for the body but Volaju moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Budimon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Budimon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Budimon lands a nice shot to the body.
Budimon misses with a straight right.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Volaju.
Volaju wants to slow Budimon down by chopping away at his legs.
Volaju throws a head kick that misses.
Volaju tries a low kick but Budimon avoids it.
Budimon connects with a looping right hand.
Budimon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good work by Budimon as he checks the leg kick.
Budimon throws a quick counter head kick but Volaju was just out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Budimon lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Volaju has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Volaju and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Budimon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Budimon.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Budimon connects with the punch.
Volaju scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Volaju thows a body kick. Budimon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
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 Simon Budimon will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Volaju moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Volaju feints and then cracks Budimon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Budimon down.
Budimon misses with an uppercut. Volaju saw that one coming.
Budimon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volaju moves away.
Budimon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volaju moves away.
Volaju explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Budimon lands with an overhand left.
Volaju delivers a nice body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Volaju lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Budimon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Budimon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Budimon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body kick there by Budimon.
Budimon misses with a straight right.
Volaju throws a leg kick
and Budimon counters with a crisp hook 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!
A nice leg kick lands there from Volaju.
Volaju buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Budimon scores with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Volaju.
Volaju looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Budimon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Volaju counters with a low kick, right behind Budimon 's knee.
Simon Budimon is winning the standup battle so far.
Volaju slips a straight right by Budimon.
Volaju scores with a leg kick.
Budimon throws a lazy uppercut
and Volaju counters with a low kick, right behind Budimon 's knee.
Budimon checks the leg kick.
Budimon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Volaju's head.
Budimon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Volaju has time to react.
Budimon cracks Volaju with a good jab.#CUT#
That has opened up Vincent Volaju's cut even more.
Budimon misses with a body kick.
Budimon will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Volaju lands a nice looking body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volaju looks for the body kick but Budimon saw that one coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Volaju, right into the meat. #T2#
Budimon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Volaju throws a low kick, looking for Budimon's leg but Budimon calmly moves out of range.
Volaju misses with a leg kick.
Budimon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Volaju tries to land a front kick but Budimon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Budimon's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Budimon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Volaju throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Volaju throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Budimon blocks the body kick.
Budimon scores with a nice strike.
Volaju is looking to slow Budimon down with leg kicks.
Budimon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Volaju lands a nice looking body kick.
Budimon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volaju.
A slapping leg kick lands for Volaju. #T3#
Volaju is looking to slow Budimon down with leg kicks.
Volaju throws a solid leg kick but Budimon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Volaju.
Budimon digs a good body shot into Volaju's ribs.
Volaju displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Budimon throws out the jab.
Budimon moves out of range of the body kick.
Budimon throws a shot from downtown. Volaju moves away and avoids it.
Volaju thumps Budimon with a low kick.
A left lands for Budimon.
Volaju throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Budimon misses the target.
Budimon blocks a leg kick.
A low kick from Volaju is predictable there
and Budimon counters with a stiff right hand.
Volaju throws a sloppy head kick
and Budimon counters with a straight right hand.
Budimon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Budimon throws a head kick but Volaju moves out of range.
Volaju throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A clash of legs there as Budimon blocks the low kick.
Volaju steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Budimon.
Budimon misses with a hook
and Volaju counters with a good, hard body kick but Budimon shrugs it off.
Volaju throws a head kick that misses
and Budimon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Volaju throws a sloppy head kick and Budimon moves out of range easily.
Volaju throws a half hearted mid kick.
Volaju scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Volaju.
Volaju tries a quick counter leg kick but Budimon is wise to it.
Budimon blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Budimon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Volaju.
Good work by Budimon as he checks the leg kick.
Budimon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Volaju buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Volaju takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Volaju throws out a leg kick but Budimon moves out of range and Volaju only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vincent Volaju will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Budimon, right into the meat.
Budimon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volaju sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Budimon has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Volaju takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Volaju scores with a spinning back kick!
Volaju drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Budimon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Budimon moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Volaju fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Budimon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Budimon blocks a leg kick.
Volaju has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Budimon.
Budimon scores with a nice right hand.
Volaju wants to slow Budimon down by chopping away at his legs.
Budimon fires out a quick counter leg kick but Volaju just manages to avoid it.
Budimon throws a nice looking combination but Volaju bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Budimon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Volaju lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Budimon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Budimon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Budimon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Volaju takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Volaju on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Volaju throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Volaju fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Budimon.
A clash of legs there as Volaju blocks the low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Budimon checks a leg kick.
Volaju fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Budimon is out of range.
Budimon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Budimon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A clash of legs there as Budimon blocks the low kick.
Budimon is looking to counter punch.
Budimon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Volaju fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Budimon lands an overhand right.
Volaju moves out of range as Budimon throws a body kick.
A jab from Budimon does it's job there.#T2#
Volaju lands a nice leg kick that just misses Budimon's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Budimon lands a high kick!
A jab from Budimon misses.
A slow jab from Budimon misses its intended target.
Budimon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Volaju shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Budimon throws a big shot that misses.
Budimon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Budimon backing away here, and Volaju unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Budimon jabs at Volaju's body.
Budimon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Volaju attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Budimon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Volaju lands a leg kick that knocks Budimon off balance momentarily.
Volaju throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Budimon scores with a nice right hand. #T3#
Nice body kick from Volaju.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Budimon throws a lazy uppercut
and Volaju counters with a nice body kick.
Volaju thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Budimon if he has to take too many more of those.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Budimon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Volaju - the referee stops the clock and Budimon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Volaju. Budimon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Volaju keeps Budimon at a distance using the push kick.
Volaju lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Volaju explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Volaju scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Budimon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Volaju. That one must have hurt.
Volaju scores with a kick to the body.
Volaju misses with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volaju thumps Budimon with a low kick.
Budimon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Volaju misses with a body kick. #T4#
Volaju fakes the leg kick and cracks Budimon in the body.
Budimon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volaju sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Budimon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Volaju fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Budimon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Volaju throws a nice inside leg kick.
Volaju will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Budimon looks to score with a jab to the body but Volaju is just out of range.
Budimon misses with a looping right.
Volaju with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Budimon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Volaju connects with a solid leg kick.
Volaju throws a quick inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vincent Volaju.
Well Volaju has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: EFC Daughtrey vs Grimes
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
Budimon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Budimon.
Finnegan throws a jab but it's blocked by Budimon.
Budimon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Finnegan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Budimon was well out of range. Poor timing from Finnegan.
Finnegan fails to land with a series of punches.
Budimon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Budimon. Finnegan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Budimon has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Finnegan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Finnegan misses with a few strikes there.
Finnegan takes a swing at Budimon's ribcage but misses.
Budimon moves forwards but Finnegan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Budimon takes a swing at Finnegan's ribcage but misses.
Finnegan throws a series of punches but Budimon moves out of range.
Finnegan misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finnegan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Budimon cracks Finnegan with an open hand slap.
Budimon lands an overhand right.
Budimon lands with an overhand left.
Budimon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Finnegan fails to land with a series of punches.
Budimon misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Finnegan misses.
Budimon tries to land a front kick but Finnegan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Budimon looks to move away, Finnegan throws a big counter combo but Budimon just gets out of the way.
Budimon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Budimon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Finnegan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finnegan takes a swing at Budimon's ribcage but misses.
Budimon ducks under a wild hook from Finnegan.
Finnegan slips a jab from Budimon.
A quick step to the side and Finnegan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Budimon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Finnegan throws a nice looking combination but Budimon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Finnegan is looking to wear down Budimon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Finnegan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Budimon doesn't seem bothered though.
Finnegan avoids the head kick by Budimon.
Finnegan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finnegan slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Budimon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finnegan misses with a looping right.
Finnegan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from Finnegan does no damage.
Budimon throws out a loose jab but Finnegan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Budimon punishes Finnegan's body with a nice straight punch.
Budimon lands with a right hand.
A left lands for Finnegan.
A right-left combo lands from Budimon. #T3#
Finnegan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Budimon was well out of range. Poor timing from Finnegan.
Nice defenses there by Budimon.
Budimon connects with the punch.
Finnegan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finnegan takes a swing at Budimon's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Budimon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Budimon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Budimon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Budimon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Budimon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Finnegan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Budimon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Budimon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Budimon slips under a jab.
Budimon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finnegan needs to keep his hands up - Budimon had a free shot at his head there.
Finnegan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
Finnegan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Budimon counters with a thumping low kick.
Finnegan lands with a nice body punch.
Budimon slips a straight right by Finnegan.
Budimon throws a leg kick which misses Finnegan's front leg but catches the back leg as Finnegan tries to avoid it.
Finnegan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finnegan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Budimon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Finnegan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Finnegan misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Budimon! But no joy.
Finnegan throws out a loose jab but Budimon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Budimon follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Finnegan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finnegan. Budimon does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Budimon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Finnegan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Finnegan moves away from the strike by Budimon.
Budimon jabs Finnegan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Budimon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Finnegan lands a right hook to the body.
Budimon walks into a straight right hand from Finnegan.
Finnegan misses with a combination
and Budimon counters with a left to the body.
Budimon misses with a head kick.
Budimon swings widly with a right hand
and Finnegan counters with a right hand to the body.
Finnegan lands with an uppercut that bounces Budimon off the cage and back into range.
Budimon scores with a hook.
No joy there for Finnegan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Budimon dodges the punch combination from Finnegan.
Budimon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finnegan misses with a double jab.
Finnegan walks into a straight right hand from Budimon.#T1#
Budimon throws a sloppy body shot
and Finnegan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Finnegan misses with the combination.
Finnegan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Budimon throws a push kick but Finnegan slaps the foot to one side.
Finnegan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Budimon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Finnegan misses with an uppercut. Budimon saw that one coming.
Finnegan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Budimon throws a big counter head kick but Finnegan avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Budimon. Finnegan does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Budimon misses.
Budimon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Simon Budimon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Budimon. Finnegan does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Budimon misses the target.
Budimon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Finnegan throws an off balance right hand
and Budimon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Budimon throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finnegan misses with a double jab.
Finnegan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Budimon counters with a nice uppercut.
Finnegan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Budimon connects with a body shot that sends Finnegan's belly button to the back.
Finnegan lands a nice shot to the body.
Finnegan misses with a hook to the body
and Budimon counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Budimon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Budimon lands a front kick.
Finnegan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Budimon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Budimon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Finnegan's head.
Budimon's corner calls for a 1-2. Budimon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
Finnegan misses with an uppercut. Budimon saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finnegan. Budimon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Budimon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Budimon connects with a solid leg kick.
Budimon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Finnegan if he has to take too many more of those.
Finnegan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Finnegan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Budimon looks to land a right hand but Finnegan moved out of range.
Budimon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Budimon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Finnegan lands with a right hand.
Finnegan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Budimon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Finnegan scrambles back to his feet.
Finnegan slips under a jab from Budimon.
Budimon connects with a body shot that sends Finnegan's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Budimon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T4#
Budimon misses with a looping right.
Budimon connects with a body shot that sends Finnegan's belly button to the back.
Budimon bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Budimon.
Budimon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finnegan.
Budimon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Finnegan just misses with a punch to the body.
Budimon throws a hook but Finnegan avoids it easily.
Budimon cracks Finnegan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Finnegan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Budimon! But no joy.
Budimon slips a straight right by Finnegan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Budimon jabs Finnegan right on the nose. Finnegan blinks but takes it well.
Budimon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Budimon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finnegan slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Budimon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Budimon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finnegan.
Budimon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finnegan.
A quick step to the side and Finnegan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finnegan takes a swing at Budimon's ribcage but misses.
Budimon lands a leg kick that knocks Finnegan off balance momentarily.
Finnegan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Budimon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Budimon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finnegan.
Budimon ducks under a wild hook from Finnegan.
Budimon misses with a body shot.
Finnegan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Finnegan might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Some wild striking there from Finnegan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Budimon does it's job there.
Budimon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Finnegan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Budimon lands a nice shot that snaps Finnegan's head back.
Budimon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Budimon just misses with a punch to the body.
Budimon avoids the body shot from Finnegan.
Budimon cracks Finnegan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Finnegan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Budimon on the side of the head.
Finnegan moves forwards but Budimon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Finnegan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Finnegan ducks right into an uppercut from Budimon.
Finnegan throws a hook but Budimon blocks it.
A right-left combo lands from Finnegan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finnegan just misses with a punch to the body.
Finnegan throws a sloppy body shot
and Budimon counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Finnegan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roy Finnegan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simon Budimon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Budimon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finnegan punishes Budimon's body with a nice straight punch.
Budimon moves out of range of the strikes.
Budimon lands a leg kick that knocks Finnegan off balance momentarily.
Budimon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Budimon throws a hook but Finnegan blocks it.
Budimon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Finnegan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Budimon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Budimon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Finnegan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Finnegan throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Budimon to counter with a crisp jab.
Finnegan misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Finnegan moves away from the strike by Budimon.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Budimon, right into the meat.
Finnegan throws a lazy right hand but Budimon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Budimon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Finnegan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Budimon.
Finnegan misses with a two punch combination.
Budimon scores with a leg kick.
Budimon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finnegan.
Budimon lands a jab-cross combination.
Finnegan swings widly with a right hand
and Budimon counters with a left to the body.
Budimon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Finnegan throws an off balance right hand
and Budimon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finnegan misses with a wild body shot.
Finnegan misses with a looping right.#T4#
Finnegan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Budimon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Finnegan takes one on the button.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Budimon.
Budimon slips under a jab from Finnegan.
Finnegan swings widly with a right hand
and Budimon counters with a body kick that stops Finnegan in his tracks momentarily.
Finnegan walks into a straight right hand from Budimon.
Budimon lands with a slapping head kick.
Finnegan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Finnegan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Budimon's corner calls for a 1-2. Budimon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Budimon swings for the body but Finnegan moves out of range.
Finnegan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Budimon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Finnegan tries to bum rush Budimon with a series of wild strikes but Budimon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Budimon!
Simon Budimon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: EFC Whymer vs Number
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Cahill swinging wildly here.
Budimon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Budimon has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cahill throws a jab but it's blocked by Budimon.
Cahill has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ramirez School Of Excellence in the buildup to the fight.
Tim Cahill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Cahill. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cahill.
Budimon missing with a left hand there. Cahill was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Budimon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cahill on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Budimon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cahill misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cahill on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cahill on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cahill throws a right and a left that Budimon avoids nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Budimon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A combination from Cahill does no damage.
Budimon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Budimon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cahill fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Budimon moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T1#
Budimon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cahill's sensitive parts.
Cahill misses with a two punch combination.
Cahill lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Budimon circles away quickly and effectively.
Budimon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cahill moves away.
Good shot there by Cahill.
Cahill avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Budimon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cahill on the side of the head.
Cahill lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Budimon at a distance.
Cahill throws a left and a right that both miss
and Budimon counters with a nice kick to the body.
Budimon cracks Cahill with a right hand to the side of the head.
Budimon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cahill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cahill looks to land a combination but Budimon avoids it well.
Budimon avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Budimon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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!
Budimon misses with a head kick.
Cahill looks to land a left hand but Budimon moved out of range nicely.
Cahill misses with a hook. Budimon ducked under it nicely.
Budimon throws a big counter head kick but Cahill avoids it with no problem.
Budimon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Budimon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cahill was well out of range. Poor timing from Budimon.
Budimon throws the left hand but Cahill avoids the punch easily.
Cahill lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cahill on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cahill thuds a left hand into Budimon's body.
Cahill misses with a looping left.
Cahill feints a jab promting Budimon to slip. Cahill then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Budimon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Budimon throws out a loose jab but Cahill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cahill went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cahill swings for the body but Budimon moves out of range.
Cahill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Budimon throws a shot from downtown. Cahill moves away and avoids it.
Budimon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cahill misses with the combination.
Budimon looks to land a right hand but Cahill moved out of range.
Cahill connects with a single shot there.
A punch combination from Cahill misses. #T3#
Cahill throws a shot from downtown. Budimon moves away and avoids it.
Cahill throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Budimon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cahill will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slow jab from Budimon misses its intended target.
Cahill feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Budimons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cahill throws a nice looking combination but Budimon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Budimon loads up on a big right hand but Cahill slips the punch.
Budimon looks for the body kick but Cahill saw that one coming.
Cahill throws out a powerful jab.
Cahill lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Budimon misses with a looping left.
Budimon misses with a leg kick.
Budimon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cahill gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Budimon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cahill has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cahill there as he acknowledges the shot.
Budimon avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Cahill avoids a kick to the body.
Cahill takes one on the button.#ROC2#
Cahill is rocked!
Budimon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cahill.
Cahill throws a hook but Budimon blocks it.
It seemed like Budimon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Budimon takes a swing at Cahill's ribcage but misses.
Budimon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cahill lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Budimon throws the kick towards the body but Cahill avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Cahill tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cahill throws a nice looking combination but Budimon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cahill throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Budimon.
A punch combination from Cahill misses.
Cahill misses the jab.
It seemed like Budimon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cahill is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Budimon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Budimon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cahill.
Cahill with a hook.
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 Tim Cahill will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Cahill lands with a hook. Budimon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cahill just misses with a punch to the body.
Budimon throws a hook but Cahill avoids it easily.
Tim Cahill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Budimon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cahill.
Budimon scores with a head kick. Cahill tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Oh Cahill is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Budimon drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Cahill right on the button. Cahill goes down! Budimon follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Budimon gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Budimon!
A very excited looking Simon Budimon 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: EFC Pulu vs Vale
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Budimon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Grimes.
Budimon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Budimon clobbers Grimes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Budimon throws a hook but Grimes blocks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Budimon.
Budimon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grimes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Budimon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Budimon connects with a looping right hand.
Budimon throws a looping overhand right but Grimes ducks down to avoid it.
Budimon misses with a straight left.
Budimon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Budimon. Grimes shrugs it off though.
Nice defenses there by Grimes.
Budimon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bronko´s Gym in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Grimes falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Budimon throws a head kick that Grimes semi-blocks. #CUT#
It looks like Brian Grimes has been cut.
A left lands for Budimon.
Budimon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Grimes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Budimon throws a head kick that misses.
Grimes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Budimon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grimes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Budimon counters with a thumping low kick.
Budimon avoids the body shot from Grimes.
Budimon digs a good hook to Grimes's body.
Budimon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grimes. That did some damage!
Budimon misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Budimon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grimes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jab from Budimon.
Simon Budimon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Budimon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grimes's hands.
Budimon lunges at Grimes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grimes's hand.
Budimon swings widly with a right hand
and Grimes counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Simon Budimon has been cut.
Grimes blocks a jab.
Budimon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grimes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Grimes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Budimon throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Grimes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Budimon lands with a nice body punch.
A big left from Budimon misses. #T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grimes.
A jab from Budimon does it's job there.
Grimes walks into a jab.
Budimon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Grimes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Budimon.
Budimon throws a lazy uppercut
and Grimes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Grimes misses.
Budimon throws a hook to the side of Grimes's head but Grimes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Budimon throws a hook but Grimes avoids it easily.
Grimes looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Budimon scores with a head kick. Grimes tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice defenses there by Budimon.
Budimon throws a leg kick which misses Grimes's front leg but catches the back leg as Grimes tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Budimon misses with an attempted mid kick. #T4#
Budimon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Budimon looks to land a left hand but Grimes moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grimes! But no joy.
Budimon swings for the body but Grimes moves out of range.
Grimes unleashes a big counter combination but Budimon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Grimes throws a leg kick which misses Budimon's front leg but catches the back leg as Budimon tries to avoid it.
Grimes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Grimes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Budimon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Budimon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grimes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Budimon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grimes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Budimon lands with an uppercut that bounces Grimes off the cage and back into range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Budimon.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Budimon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice shot lands for Budimon.#ROC#
Grimes is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Budimon dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Grimes throws out a loose jab but Budimon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grimes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Budimon digs a good hook to Grimes's body.
Grimes blocks the body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Grimes. That snapped Budimon's head back.
Grimes throws a wild body kick that Budimon sees coming a mile off.
Budimon is looking to chop away at Grimes's legs.
Grimes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #KD2#
Grimes lands a left and a right that send Budimon crashing to the mat, dazed. Grimes thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Budimon is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Grimes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Budimon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oh Budimon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grimes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Budimon.
Grimes throws a big shot that misses.
Grimes throws a series of punches but Budimon moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Budimon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Budimon throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Grimes counters with a straight right hand.
Budimon is looking to slow Grimes down with leg kicks.
Budimon swings widly with a right hand
and Grimes counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Budimon falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brian Grimes!
Brian Grimes 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: EFC Ladd vs Mir
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Budimon lands a head kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Brian Grimes has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Budimon, as that shot connected.
Budimon throws a solid leg kick but Grimes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Budimon.
Budimon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grimes throws a right hand that Budimon ducks under and follows up with a left that Budimon also avoids with ease.
Budimon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Budimon throws a sloppy head kick and Grimes moves out of range easily.
Budimon needs to keep his hands up - Grimes had a free shot at his head there.
Budimon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grimes.
Budimon throws a looping overhand right but Grimes ducks down to avoid it.
Budimon thows a left - swing and a miss!
A combination from Budimon does no damage.
Nice shot lands for Grimes.
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!
Grimes lands with a big right hook that stumbles Budimon - he's out on his feet here! Grimes follows up with another monster hook that separates Budimon from consciousness! Budimon falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Grimes stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brian Grimes!
A less than humble Brian Grimes misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: EFC Mir vs Jones
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kaczmarek, as that shot connected.
Budimon clobbers Kaczmarek with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kaczmarek takes one to the chin there.
Budimon has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kaczmarek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Budimon misses the jab.
Budimon tries to land a front kick but Kaczmarek steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Budimon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Budimon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kaczmarek.
Kaczmarek throws the left hand but Budimon avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Kaczmarek misses.
Budimon scores with a nice right hand.
Budimon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Kaczmarek misses the target.
Kaczmarek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Budimon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kaczmarek turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kaczmarek wants to slow Budimon down by chopping away at his legs.
A little jabbing left from Budimon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Budimon takes a swing at Kaczmarek's ribcage but misses.
Kaczmarek throws a series of punches but Budimon moves out of range.
Kaczmarek misses with an uppercut. Budimon saw that one coming.
Budimon throws a leg kick which misses Kaczmarek's front leg but catches the back leg as Kaczmarek tries to avoid it.
Kaczmarek throws the left hand but Budimon avoids the punch easily.
Budimon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Budimon cracks Kaczmarek with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kaczmarek misses with an uppercut. Budimon saw that one coming.
A big left from Kaczmarek misses.
Kaczmarek pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kaczmarek has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fight Farm in the buildup to the fight.
Kaczmarek moves out of range as Budimon strikes.
Kaczmarek lands with a thumping leg kick.
Budimon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kaczmarek throws a shot from downtown. Budimon moves away and avoids it.
Kaczmarek on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Budimon throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Budimon lands a nice shot to the body.
Kaczmarek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Budimon.
An attempted straight right counter from Kaczmarek misses the target.
Kaczmarek scores with a three punch combo!
Budimon lands a head shot.
Budimon stuns Kaczmarek with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kaczmarek will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kaczmarek misses with a double jab.
Kaczmarek gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Budimon.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Budimon, as that shot connected.
Kaczmarek lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Budimon circles away quickly and effectively.
Kaczmarek throws a shot from downtown. Budimon moves away and avoids it.
Budimon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kaczmarek throws a wild body kick that Budimon sees coming a mile off.
Kaczmarek looks to land a left hand but Budimon moved out of range nicely.
Budimon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Budimon swings for the body but Kaczmarek moves out of range.
Budimon blocks a leg kick.
Budimon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kaczmarek had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Budimon throws a big shot that misses.
Kaczmarek is looking to counter punch.
Kaczmarek misses with a hook. Budimon ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Budimon misses.
Kaczmarek takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Budimon tests Kaczmarek's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Budimon tests Kaczmarek's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Budimon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kaczmarek tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Budimon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kaczmarek misses with an uppercut. Budimon saw that one coming.
Kaczmarek is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaczmarek slips a straight right by Budimon.
Budimon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Budimon lands a nice shot to the body.
Budimon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Budimon.
Kaczmarek pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Budimon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kaczmarek walks into a left hand.
Budimon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kaczmarek.
Kaczmarek throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Budimon counters with a straight right hand.
Kaczmarek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Budimon thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Kaczmarek misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaczmarek looks to throw the jab but Budimon is out of range.
Good shot there by Budimon.
Kaczmarek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Budimon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Kaczmarek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Budimon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Budimon.
Budimon ducks under a wild hook from Kaczmarek.
Kaczmarek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Budimon throws the left hand but Kaczmarek avoids the punch easily.
Budimon misses with a wild body shot.
Kaczmarek seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kaczmarek missing with a left hand there. Budimon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kaczmarek backing away here, and Budimon unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Budimon throws a head kick that misses.
Kaczmarek cracks Budimon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Budimon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaczmarek.
Budimon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Budimon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaczmarek.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaczmarek misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Kaczmarek misses its intended target.
Kaczmarek tried to score with a low kick but Budimon checks it.
Budimon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kaczmarek rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Budimon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Danga de danga de dang - Kaczmarek scores with a four punch combination!
Kaczmarek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Budimon.
Kaczmarek has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kaczmarek connects with a good right hand that stumbles Budimon. Budimon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Budimon throws a jab when Kaczmarek was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Kaczmarek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simon Budimon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Budimon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Budimon lands a head kick. Kaczmarek smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kaczmarek blocks a head kick by Budimon.
Budimon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kaczmarek. That did some damage!
Budimon misses with a right hand #CL#
and Kaczmarek counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kaczmarek.
Kaczmarek working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Kaczmarek fails to land.
Budimon presses Kaczmarek against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Budimon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Budimon.
Budimon tries a body shot but Kaczmarek blocks it.
Kaczmarek fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Budimon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Budimon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Budimon scores with a nice strike.
A slow jab from Budimon misses its intended target.
Budimon cracks Kaczmarek with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Budimon checks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Budimon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kaczmarek throws a big shot that misses.
Budimon looks to throw the jab but Kaczmarek is out of range.
Budimon misses with a looping left.
Budimon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Budimon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kaczmarek misses with a straight left.
Budimon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kaczmarek looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Kaczmarek throws a hook to the side of Budimon's head but Budimon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Budimon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kaczmarek attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Budimon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kaczmarek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Budimon was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaczmarek.
Budimon staying out of range there.
Budimon is looking for the big counter here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Budimon!
Budimon cracks Kaczmarek with an open hand slap.
Kaczmarek looks to land a combination but Budimon avoids it well.
Kaczmarek takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kaczmarek throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Budimon cracks Kaczmarek with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kaczmarek chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Budimon can pounce on him.
Budimon loads up on a big right hand but Kaczmarek slips the punch.
Kaczmarek swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Budimon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kaczmarek. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Budimon slips under a jab.
Kaczmarek lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Budimon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kaczmarek moves out of range as Budimon strikes.
Kaczmarek is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Budimon works over Kaczmarek's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like TJ Kaczmarek has been cut.
Kaczmarek loads up on a big right hand but Budimon slips the punch.
A good leg kick by Budimon.
Kaczmarek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaczmarek misses with a hook.
Kaczmarek throws the left hand but Budimon avoids the punch easily.
Budimon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Budimon throws a head kick but Kaczmarek moves out of range.
Budimon loads up on a big right hand but Kaczmarek slips the punch.
It looked like Kaczmarek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Budimon misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Budimon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on TJ Kaczmarek's cut.
That's time! Kaczmarek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A big left from Budimon misses.
Kaczmarek wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kaczmarek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Budimon.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Budimon.
A jab from Kaczmarek misses.
A left lands for Kaczmarek.
Budimon blocks a jab.
It seemed like Budimon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kaczmarek throws out a loose jab but Budimon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Budimon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kaczmarek takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Budimon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Budimon blocks a head kick by Kaczmarek.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaczmarek looks to land a left hand but Budimon moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Budimon.
Budimon throws a sloppy head kick and Kaczmarek moves out of range easily.
Kaczmarek ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kaczmarek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Budimon lands with an uppercut that bounces Kaczmarek off the cage and back into range.
Kaczmarek avoids the head kick by Budimon.
Kaczmarek throws an overhand right that lands on Budimon's shoulder, as Budimon tries to avoid the shot.
Budimon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kaczmarek does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kaczmarek throws an off balance right hand
letting Budimon counter with a right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Budimon blocks the leg kick.
Kaczmarek takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sloppy strikes from Kaczmarek. Those never looked like landing.
Kaczmarek takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kaczmarek misses with a looping right.
Kaczmarek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Budimon.
Budimon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Budimon ducks under a wild hook from Kaczmarek.
Kaczmarek backing away here, and Budimon unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Simon Budimon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Budimon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Budimon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Budimon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Budimon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kaczmarek rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Budimon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Budimon counters with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Budimon.
Budimon scores with a jab.
Budimon moves out of range as Kaczmarek strikes.
Budimon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Budimon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kaczmarek throws a series of punches but Budimon moves out of range.
Kaczmarek walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A good leg kick by Budimon.
Kaczmarek throws a leg kick but Budimon checks it.
Budimon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Kaczmarek blocks a jab.
Kaczmarek takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Budimon connects with a leg kick. Kaczmarek looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Budimon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kaczmarek.
Budimon tries to bum rush Kaczmarek with a series of wild strikes but Kaczmarek uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Budimon blocks a head kick by Kaczmarek.
Kaczmarek misses with a lunging right hand
and Budimon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A swing and a miss from Budimon.
Kaczmarek is looking to counter punch.
Kaczmarek moves away from the strike by Budimon.
Budimon tries to move into range but Kaczmarek moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Budimon scores with a nice head shot.
Budimon punishes Kaczmarek's body with a nice straight punch.
Budimon takes one on the button.#T4#
Budimon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kaczmarek.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Budimon lands with a right hand.
Budimon shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kaczmarek eats them both and turns towards Budimon to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kaczmarek throws the left hand but Budimon avoids the punch easily.
Kaczmarek throws a body punch but Budimon moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Budimon! But no joy.
TJ Kaczmarek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Budimon swings for the body but Kaczmarek moves out of range.
Budimon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kaczmarek stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A low kick from Kaczmarek misses
and Budimon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Budimon cracks Kaczmarek with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Budimon misses the shot to the body.
Budimon throws a sloppy head kick and Kaczmarek moves out of range easily.
Budimon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Donk. Budimon catches Kaczmarek right on the button with a cross.
Budimon with a body punch. A glancing blow.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: EFC Harden vs Pato
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1#
A jab from Budimon finds it's way through Henry 's defenses.
Nice shot lands for Budimon.
Henry shoots in looking for a takedown. Budimon tries to sprawl out of it but Henry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Budimon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Good leg kick by Budimon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Budimon has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Budimon scores with a jab to the head.
Jonthan Henry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Henry clinches.
Henry is looking for a takedown.
Henry tries to score a body lock takedown but Budimon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonthan Henry . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Budimon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Henry drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Budimon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Budimon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Budimon gets through Henry 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Henry has Budimon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Budimon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Budimon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Budimon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Budimon - that landed with a thud.
Henry is breathing heavily.
Henry has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Budimon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1#
Budimon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Henry backwards.
Budimon lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Budimon breaks the clinch.
Budimon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Simon Budimon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Budimon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Henry gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Budimon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Henry is trying hard to land a takedown here. Budimon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Budimon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Budimon scores with the left hand. Henry knows he should have avoided that one.
Henry will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Henry closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Henry shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Budimon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henry takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Budimon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#KD2#
Budimon lands a left and a right that send Henry crashing to the mat, dazed. Budimon thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Henry is rocked!
We've been told by Henry 's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab lands there for Budimon.
Oh Henry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Henry is looking to clinch. #CL#
Henry gets a clinch.
Budimon lands an uppercut.#T2#
Budimon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Budimon lands a big right hand that drops Henry ! The killer instinct kicks in and Budimon finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Budimon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Budimon!
An out of breath Simon Budimon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: EFC Bang vs Okunaba
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Tyson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Budimon fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tyson just manages to avoid it.
Tyson looks to land a combination but Budimon avoids it well.
Budimon jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Budimon lands the left hand.
Budimon throws a head kick that misses. #KD#
Budimon sends Tyson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Budimon is motioning to the referee to let Tyson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Tyson is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Frank Tyson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Budimon misses.
Tyson is still on wobbly legs! Can Budimon finish him?
Budimon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tyson if he has to take too many more of those.
Tyson seems to have recovered his senses.
Budimon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tyson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Budimon fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tyson just manages to avoid it.
Budimon lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
Tyson clinches up against the cage.
Tyson tries to break free but Budimon pushes him back against the cage.
Tyson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Budimon lands with a left to the head.
Tyson has a couple of punches blocked by Budimon. #BC2#
Tyson breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Tyson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Budimon, pushing him back against the cage.
Budimon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Budimon taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T1##BC#
Budimon manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Tyson does no damage.
Frank Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Budimon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Budimon lands with a shot to the body.
Tyson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Budimon counters with a good, hard body kick but Tyson shrugs it off.
Budimon clobbers Tyson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Budimon.
Tyson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Budimon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tyson's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Tyson clinches with his opponent.
Budimon blocks an uppercut.
Tyson is trying to drag Budimon to the mat but Budimon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Budimon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Budimon lands a shoulder strike.
Budimon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyson backwards. #T2#
Budimon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tyson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Budimon lands with a left to the head.
Budimon digs a right hand underneath Tyson's ribcage. Tyson let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD2#
Tyson pulls guard successfully.
Budimon stays in close to Tyson's body and controls the position.
Budimon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Budimon content to stall in guard here.
Budimon continues to stall.#T3#
Budimon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tyson is keeping the position for now.
Budimon stays in close to Tyson's body and controls the position.
Budimon pushing down on Tyson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Budimon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Budimon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tyson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Budimon controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Budimon cracks Tyson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice body punch from Budimon.
Budimon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jab, jab by Budimon - just one landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Budimon, as that shot connected.
Tyson moves in looking to clinch but Budimon pushes him off.
Budimon closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Tyson! Budimon dives in looking to finish! Tyson 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 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Budimon!
An out of breath Simon Budimon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DARE 75: HAO VS. TONON
Date: Oct 24, 2018

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Stevenson. Budimon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stevenson looks to throw the jab but Budimon is out of range.
Stevenson works the jab nicely.
Stevenson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Budimon.
Budimon misses the shot to the body.
Budimon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stevenson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Budimon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stevenson throws out the jab.
Stevenson looks to land a left hand but Budimon moved out of range nicely.
We've been informed that Budimon has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Stevenson tries to move into range but Budimon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Budimon moves away from the strike by Stevenson.
Stevenson misses with a looping left.
Adonis Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevenson slips a jab from Budimon.
Stevenson misses with a left hand
and Budimon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Budimon misses with a head kick.
Stevenson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Budimon is able to avoid easily.
Budimon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Budimon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stevenson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Budimon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Stevenson throws the left hand but Budimon avoids the punch easily.
Stevenson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stevenson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Budimon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stevenson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Budimon.
Budimon misses with a straight left.
Budimon walks into a straight right hand from Stevenson.
Budimon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Budimon.
Budimon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Budimon. Stevenson does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD#
Stevenson lands a left and a right that send Budimon crashing to the mat, dazed. Stevenson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Budimon is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Simon Budimon has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Budimon circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Stevenson. Budimon falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Stevenson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adonis Stevenson!

Event: DARE 69
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
Budimon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Budimon throws a leg kick but Raske moved away.
Raske fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Budimon checks it well. #CL#
Raske rushes Budimon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Raske fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Budimon tries a body shot but Raske blocks it.
A short right from Raske on the inside.
A short right from Raske on the inside.
Raske tries a body shot but Budimon blocks it.
Raske lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Budimon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Budimon fails to land.
Budimon tries to work over Raske's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Budimon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raske has a couple of punches blocked by Budimon.
A short right from Raske.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raske.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Budimon tries to work over Raske's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raske lands a left hand that snaps the head of Budimon backwards.
Raske misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raske. #BC2#
Budimon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1##CL#
Raske moves into the clinch.
Raske misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raske throws a head punch that misses.
Budimon throws a punch but it's blocked by Raske.
A right hand to the body from Raske.
Raske goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Budimon throws a head punch that misses.
Budimon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Budimon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Budimon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Raske slips under a jab.
Raske moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Raske avoids a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Raske misses the target.
Raske looks to land a right hand but Budimon moved out of range.
Raske throws a hook to the side of Budimon's head but Budimon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Budimon missing with a left hand there. Raske was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Budimon misses.
Budimon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Raske misses with a body shot.
Raske lands a body shot.
Budimon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raske dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Budimon. That did some damage!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Raske has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Budimon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Budimon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raske.
Budimon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raske.
Budimon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raske.
Raske lands a nice leg kick that just misses Budimon's sensitive parts.
Budimon moves out of range as Raske strikes.
Budimon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Budimon misses with an uppercut. Raske saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Raske misses the target.#CL#
Raske closes the distance and clinches.
Raske misses with a body punch.
Raske working aggressively here.
Budimon blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Raske blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raske misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raske tries to work over Budimon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raske misses with a punch to the body.
Raske swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Budimon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raske throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Budimons head.
Raske misses with a short punch on the inside.
Budimon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raske pushes Budimon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Budimon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Budimon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raske tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Budimon's elbow.
I was talking to Raske's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Budimon pushes Raske back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Budimon - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Budimon.
Budimon misses with a body punch.
Raske scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Raske misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Budimon lands an uppercut.
Budimon lands a left hand. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Budimon lands a shoulder strike.
Budimon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Budimon.
Budimon prevents a body shot from Raske.
Raske misses with a punch on the inside.
Raske lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Budimon lands a hook that snaps the head of Raske backwards.
Raske tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Budimon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Budimon blocking some punches.
Budimon misses with the head strike.
Budimon wants to break free but Raske has control.
Still in the clinch, Budimon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Budimon swings wildly with an uppercut but Raske uses good head movement to avoid it.
Budimon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Budimon can't find room to land a body shot as Raske controls the action.
Budimon tries to circle away but Raske has him pinned against the cage.
Raske lands a shoulder strike.
Raske has a couple of punches blocked by Budimon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Raske dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Raske.
Raske steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Budimon.
Budimon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Raske misses the shot to the body.
Raske throws a nice outside leg kick.
Budimon looks to land a combination but Raske avoids it well.
Raske moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raske chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Budimon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Budimon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Budimon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raske. Raske obviously looking to wear him down.
Raske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Budimon moves away.
Raske loads up on a big right hand but Budimon slips the punch.
Raske swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Budimon throws a big counter head kick but Raske avoids it with no problem.
Raske works Budimon's body with a nice hook.
Budimon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raske.
A jab from Raske finds it's way through Budimon's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Budimon drops his hands momentarily and Raske takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Budimon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Budimon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Budimon tries a head kick but it misses.
Raske thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Budimon if he has to take too many more of those.
Budimon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Budimon swinging wildly here.
Raske with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Raske misses with a wild combination.
Budimon swings for the body but Raske moves out of range.
Raske is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Budimon can do to turn this around?
Raske lands a really nice looking cross but Budimon seems unphased.
Budimon throws a leg kick that misses.
Raske lands a nice looking body kick.
Budimon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Left hook, right uppercut from Raske.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Budimon misses with a hook.
Raske has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Raske misses with a body kick.
Budimon looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Budimon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Raske tries to close the distance and clinch up but Budimon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Budimon is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Raske stuns Budimon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Budimon throws a head kick that misses.
Raske tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Budimon counters with a nice body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Raske, right into the meat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Raske, right into the meat.
Budimon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Raske misses with a wild body shot.
Budimon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Budimon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raske misses with a straight left.
Budimon takes a swing at Raske's ribcage but misses.
Raske feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Raske tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Budimon was well out of range. Poor timing from Raske.
Thomas Raske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Budimon takes one to the side of the head.
Raske scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thomas Raske is winning the standup battle so far.
Raske takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Raske rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Budimon finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Raske on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Thomas Raske has been cut.
Jab from Raske.
Raske tries to land a leg kick but Budimon saw it coming and moves away.
Budimon looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheers as Raske lands an impressive looking overhand right. Budimon doesn't seem phased though.
Raske attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Budimon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raske.
Raske is looking to slow Budimon down with leg kicks.
Raske displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Budimon throws out the jab.
Budimon moves out of range of the strikes.
Budimon throws an overhand right that lands on Raske's shoulder, as Raske tries to avoid the shot.
Raske misses with a looping left.
Raske scores with a crisp jab that stopped Budimon in his tracks.
Budimon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Raske if he has to take too many more of those.
Budimon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Budimon throws a jab when Raske was well out of range.
Budimon misses with a hook. Raske ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Raske throws a half hearted mid kick.
Budimon throws a head kick but Raske moves out of range.
Budimon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Budimon staying out of range there.
Raske lands a really nice looking cross but Budimon seems unphased. #CL#
Raske clinches with his opponent.
Raske blocks an uppercut.
Budimon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Budimon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Raske misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Budimon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raske slips a straight right by Budimon.
A big right from Raske misses.
Budimon lands with a right hand.
Budimon looks to land a right hand but Raske moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Budimon throws a looping overhand right but Raske ducks down to avoid it.
Budimon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Budimon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Budimon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Raske rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Budimon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Raske dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Raske's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Budimon misses with a straight right.
Budimon scores with a hook to the body. Raske takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Raske uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Budimon.
Raske throws a nice outside leg kick.
Raske scores with a punch to the head.
Raske misses with a lunging right hand
and Budimon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Raske avoids the body shot from Budimon.
A combination from Budimon does no damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Budimon.
Budimon throws a sloppy head kick and Raske moves out of range easily.
Budimon misses with a looping left.
Raske wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Raske lands a lovely overhand right.
Budimon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Raske is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Budimon.
Budimon avoids the body shot from Raske.
Budimon blocks the body kick.
Raske chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Budimon can pounce on him.
Budimon is looking to chop away at Raske's legs. #T1#
Raske throws a sloppy head kick
and Budimon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raske throws a lazy body kick
and Budimon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Raske throws a looping overhand right but Budimon ducks down to avoid it.
Budimon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raske.
Budimon misses with a straight right.
Raske fails in his attempt to clinch.
Budimon misses with a straight right. #CL#
Raske forces Budimon back against the cage and clinches.
Raske throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thomas Raske has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Raske swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raske throws a punch but it's blocked by Budimon.
A head punch on the inside from Raske fails to land.
Raske throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Budimon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Raske moves into the clinch.
Budimon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raske backwards. #BC2#
Budimon breaks the clinch.
Raske connects with a single shot there.
Simon Budimon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Budimon misses with a hook.
Raske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Budimon moves away.
Raske misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Raske.
Raske fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Budimon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Raske rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Budimon to counter with a crisp jab.
Budimon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raske.
Raske tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Budimon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Raske avoids the head kick by Budimon.
Good standup being displayed there by Raske as he connects with a hook.
Budimon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Budimon misses with an uppercut. Raske saw that one coming.
Raske lands a nice looking body kick.
Raske scores with a decent looking hook.
Budimon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Raske tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Budimon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Budimon misses with a wild body shot.
Raske looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Budimon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raske was well out of range. Poor timing from Budimon.
Budimon ducks right into an uppercut from Raske.
Budimon throws a hook but Raske blocks it.
Raske clobbers Budimon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Raske cracks a nice hook into Budimon's ribs.#CL#
Raske darts in and clinches Budimon up against the cage.
Raske struggles to land a body shot inside as Budimon controls his hands.
Budimon lands an uppercut.
Budimon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Raske.
Budimon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raske takes a shot to the head.
Raske is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A short uppercut from Raske.
Raske lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Raske misses with some punches. #T4#
Raske lands an uppercut.
Budimon is trying to maintain a safe position but Raske gets an underhook and turns Budimon into the cage.
Budimon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raske.
Raske struggles to land a body shot inside as Budimon controls his hands.
Budimon tries to break free but Raske pushes him back against the cage.
Budimon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Budimon wants to get back to striking at distance but Raske won't allow it.
Raske swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raske fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Raske as the two fighters clinch.
Raske blocks an uppercut.
Raske misses with some punches.
Raske lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Budimon backwards.
Nice body punch from Raske - that landed with a thud.
Budimon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raske.
Budimon lands an uppercut.
Budimon swings wildly with an uppercut but Raske uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raske lands with a short head shot on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Raske showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Raske 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Raske!
Thomas Raske thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DARE 62
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
D Ippolito tries to clinch
and Budimon counters with a leg kick.
D Ippolito moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A low kick from Budimon misses #TD#
and D Ippolito counters with a nice double leg into side control. Budimon won't be happy with that.
D Ippolito working the body and head with strikes.
D Ippolito lands an elbow.
Budimon is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
D Ippolito thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
D Ippolito wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Budimon, who protects the arm well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Budimon sneaks back into half guard.
D Ippolito passes the guard and advances to mount! #T1##SUB#
D Ippolito working for a guillotine from mount but Budimon is in no mood to give up.
Budimon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Budimon stops D Ippolito from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB#
D Ippolito has control of Budimon's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Budimon regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Budimon wants to control but D Ippolito is having none of it.
Budimon is looking to improve his position but D Ippolito isn't that keen on the idea.
D Ippolito working Budimon over with strikes here.
D Ippolito has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Budimon can't escape the position.
Budimon wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by D Ippolito. #SUB#
D Ippolito working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
D Ippolito jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Budimon manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Budimon defending against the ground and pound.
D Ippolito postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Budimon stops D Ippolito from passing to mount.
Budimon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with D Ippolito. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Budimon is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, D Ippolito asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Budimon can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Budimon takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Budimon is trying to improve his position.
Budimon takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB#
D Ippolito is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Budimon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Budimon pushes D Ippolito away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, D Ippolito gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
D Ippolito looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
D Ippolito tries for a kimura but Budimon is defending well. #SUB#
D Ippolito is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Budimon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4##SUB#
D Ippolito has an Americana. Budimon didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! D Ippolito is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if D Ippolito hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sesto D Ippolito!
Sesto D Ippolito was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: DARE 55
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Budimon throws a lazy uppercut
and Lawson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Budimon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Budimon misses with a left hand
and Lawson counters with a straight right hand.
Budimon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Budimon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Budimon punishes Lawson's body with a nice straight punch.
Budimon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Budimon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lawson misses with a right hand
and Budimon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Trevor Lawson has been cut.
Lawson slips a straight right by Budimon.
Budimon throws an off balance right hand
letting Lawson counter with a right hand.
Lawson throws a looping overhand right but Budimon ducks down to avoid it.
Budimon scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lawson looks to land a left hand but Budimon moved out of range nicely.
Budimon cracks a nice hook into Lawson's ribs.#T1#
Budimon throws a body kick that misses
and Budimon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Budimon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Budimon moves out of range as Lawson strikes.
Budimon cracks Lawson with an open hand slap.
Budimon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lawson throws a jab but it's blocked by Budimon.
Lawson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Budimon's head backwards.
Budimon lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Budimon misses the target.
Budimon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lawson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lawson! But no joy.
Budimon misses with a body shot.
Budimon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Budimon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lawson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Budimon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Lawson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Budimon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Lawson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lawson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Budimon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lawson counters with a left and a right that stings Budimon.
Lawson tries to clinch but Budimon is having none of it.
Budimon slips a straight right by Lawson.
Budimon throws a poor cross that misses
and Lawson counters with a straight right hand.
Budimon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lawson momentarily.
Budimon misses with a hook
and Lawson counters with a nice uppercut.
Lawson checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lawson! But no joy.
Simon Budimon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Budimon misses with a hook
and Lawson counters with a stiff right hand.
Budimon throws a lazy right hand but Lawson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Budimon throws a leg kick but Lawson moved away.
Budimon connects with a body shot that sends Lawson's belly button to the back.#T3#
Lawson throws a jab but it's blocked by Budimon.
Budimon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Budimon looks to land a right hand but Lawson moved out of range.
Budimon throws a leg kick that misses.
Budimon moves out of range of the strikes.
Lawson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lawson avoids the head kick by Budimon.
Lawson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Budimon misses with a hook.
Budimon misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lawson! But no joy.
Budimon misses with a straight left.
Budimon throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Lawson to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Lawson misses the target.
Budimon throws a body punch but Lawson moves out of range.
Budimon throws a sloppy body shot
and Lawson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Budimon slips a jab and a cross from Lawson.
Budimon connects with a body shot that sends Lawson's belly button to the back.
Budimon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Budimon misses with a jab to the body
and Lawson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Budimon misses with a shot to the body
and Lawson counters with a two punch combo.
Budimon wants to land a leg kick but Lawson is out of range.
A nice side step and Lawson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A thudding body kick lands there by Budimon!
Budimon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lawson moves away.
Budimon throws a front kick that sends Lawson stumbling back into the cage.
Budimon slips under a jab.
Lawson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Budimon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Budimon tries to move into range but Lawson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Budimon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Budimon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Simon Budimon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trevor Lawson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Budimon misses with the body kick
and Lawson counters with a straight right hand.
Lawson lands a jab to the head.
Lawson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Budimon. Budimon obviously looking to wear him down.
Budimon connects with the punch.
Budimon throws a low kick but Lawson moves out of range easily.
Lawson connects with a single shot there.
Lawson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Budimon.
Lawson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Budimon doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Lawson misses.
Lawson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Budimon counters with a nice body kick.
Budimon misses with a lunging right hand
and Lawson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Budimon misses with a hook
and Lawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Lawson slips under a jab from Budimon.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lawson! But no joy.
Lawson throws the left hand but Budimon avoids the punch easily.
A low kick from Budimon is predictable there
and Lawson counters with a straight right hand.
Budimon stuns Lawson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Budimon misses with a body kick.
Budimon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lawson misses with an uppercut.
Budimon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lawson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Budimon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lawson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Budimon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lawson throws out the jab.
Budimon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Budimon moves out of range of the strikes.
Budimon staying out of range there.
Budimon misses with a left hand
and Budimon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
A jab from Budimon misses.
Budimon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lawson is out of range and Budimon settles back down.
Budimon slips a straight right by Lawson.
Budimon moves away from the strike by Lawson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawson misses the shot to the body.
Budimon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Budimon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Budimon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lawson throws a looping overhand right but Budimon ducks down to avoid it.
Budimon throws a lazy uppercut
and Lawson counters with a nice uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Budimon.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Budimon.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Budimon.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Budimon.
Lawson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Budimon counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#
Lawson is rocked!
Budimon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lawson is still on wobbly legs! Can Budimon finish him?#T3#
Lawson misses with an uppercut.
Budimon lands an uppercut, right on the button! Lawson tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Simon Budimon!
Our winner, Simon Budimon, 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.
The defeated Trevor Lawson had this to say: 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: DARE 49: WESSON VS. BOUNTY
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
Babbitt misses the shot to the body.
Babbitt loads up on a big right hand but Budimon slips the punch.
Budimon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Budimon has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Babbitt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Budimon explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A head kick misses from Babbitt .
Budimon misses with a looping right.
Babbitt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#
It looks like Simon Budimon has been cut.
Budimon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Babbitt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Budimon manages to avoid it.
Budimon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Budimon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Babbitt throws a hook but Budimon avoids it easily.
Babbitt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Babbitt .
It seemed like Budimon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Babbitt throws a leg kick but Budimon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Babbitt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Budimon jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Budimon keeps the fight on the outside.
Budimon is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Babbitt gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
Babbitt has managed to clinch.
Budimon pushes Babbitt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Budimon tries to throw a body punch but Babbitt avoids it by throwing Budimon back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Babbitt as the two fighters clinch.
Babbitt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Budimon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Budimon scores with a shot to the side of Babbitt 's head.
Babbitt pushes off an throws an elbow but Budimon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Babbitt blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Babbitt throws an elbow but misses.
Budimon avoids the elbow strike from Babbitt , against the cage.
Budimon can't find room to land a body shot as Babbitt controls the action.
Babbitt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Babbitt lands an uppercut.
Babbitt pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babbitt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Babbitt pushes off an throws an elbow but Budimon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Budimon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Babbitt backwards. #T2#
Babbitt takes a shot to the head.
Budimon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Budimon misses with a punch to the body.
Budimon has a couple of punches blocked by Babbitt .
Budimon can't find room to land a body shot as Babbitt controls the action.
Budimon blocks a body shot from Babbitt .
Babbitt lands a nice uppercut.
Babbitt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
I was talking to Babbitt 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Babbitt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Budimon's elbow.
Budimon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Budimon can't find room to land a body shot as Babbitt controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Babbitt .
Babbitt scores with a shoulder strike.
Budimon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Babbitt throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Budimon lands a shot to the body.
Budimon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Babbitt 's elbow.
Babbitt prevents a body shot from Budimon.
Budimon misses with a body punch. #T3#
Babbitt misses with a body punch.
Babbitt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A bit of stalling here from Budimon.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Babbitt .
Babbitt throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Budimon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Babbitt pushes off an throws an elbow but Budimon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Budimon breaks the clinch.
Nice body kick from Babbitt .
Babbitt ducks under a wild hook from Budimon.
Babbitt misses with a body punch
and Budimon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Budimon checks a leg kick.
Babbitt lands a front kick.
A swing and a miss from Babbitt .
A lazy left from Budimon finds it's target.
Budimon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Babbitt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Budimon can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babbitt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Budimon counters with an outside leg kick. #T4#
Budimon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Budimon throws a body punch but Babbitt moves out of range.
A lazy left from Budimon finds it's target.
Babbitt misses with a looping left.
Budimon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
An inside leg kick from Babbitt misses.
A head kick by Budimon misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Babbitt throws a body punch but Budimon moves out of range.
Babbitt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Budimon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Babbitt 's knee momentarily.
Babbitt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Budimon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Budimon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babbitt moves away.
Babbitt lands a glancing blow to the side of Budimon's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Budimon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Babbitt .
Babbitt sizes up Budimon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Budimon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Babbitt .
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Budimon.
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 Kim Babbitt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Simon Budimon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Budimon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Budimon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Budimon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Babbitt .
Babbitt looks to land a right hand but Budimon moved out of range.
Budimon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Budimon moves out of range of the body kick.
Budimon throws a head kick that misses.
Babbitt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Budimon throws an overhand right that lands on Babbitt 's shoulder, as Babbitt tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Babbitt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Budimon misses with a straight left.
Babbitt half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jab, jab by Budimon - just one landing.
Babbitt slips a straight right by Budimon.
Babbitt wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Babbitt moves forwards but Budimon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babbitt lands a leg kick that knocks Budimon off balance momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Budimon.
Budimon throws a chopping leg kick but Babbitt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Babbitt tries to clinch but Budimon moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Budimon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T1#
Babbitt fakes the leg kick and cracks Budimon in the body.
Babbitt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Budimon cracks Babbitt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Babbitt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Budimon.
Babbitt throws the kick towards the body but Budimon avoids it.
Budimon feints a counter leg kick.
Babbitt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Budimon.
A little jabbing left from Budimon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Budimon lands with a right hand.
Babbitt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Babbitt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Budimon if he has to take too many more of those.
Budimon misses with an uppercut
and Babbitt counters with a slapping leg kick.
Babbitt scores with a head kick. Budimon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#ROC#
Budimon is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babbitt blocks a head kick by Budimon.
Babbitt avoids the head kick by Budimon.
Babbitt connects with the punch.
Budimon is still on wobbly legs! Can Babbitt finish him?
Babbitt throws an overhand right that drops Budimon like a sack of potatoes! Babbitt dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim Babbitt !
A victorious Kim Babbitt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DARE 43
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Budimon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pitung.
Pitung misses with a hook. Budimon ducked under it nicely.
Budimon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pitung moves away from the strike by Budimon.
Pitung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Budimon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pitung slips a straight right by Budimon.
Budimon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Budimon catches Pitung with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pitung feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Budimons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pitung looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Budimon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A punch combination from Budimon misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Budimon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pitung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Budimon.
Budimon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pitung throws a nice outside leg kick.
Budimon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pitung. #T1#
Budimon throws a nice inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Pitung.
Budimon cracks the inside of Pitung's front leg.
Pitung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Budimon throws out a counter right but Pitung avoids it with no problem.
Pitung misses the shot to the body.
Budimon throws a looping overhand right but Pitung ducks down to avoid it.
Pitung steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Budimon.
An attempted straight right counter from Pitung misses the target.
We've been informed that Budimon has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Budimon throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Pitung misses the target.
Pitung fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Budimon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Budimon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Budimon digs a good body shot into Pitung's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Budimon.
Budimon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Pitung on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Budimon misses with a looping left.
Pitung went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Pitung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pitung lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pitung thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pitung slips a straight right by Budimon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Budimon staying out of range there.
A jab from Budimon does it's job there.
Pitung throws a low kick but Budimon avoids it.
Pitung throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pitung staying out of range there.
Pitung swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Budimon throws a jab but it's blocked by Pitung.
Budimon throws a big shot that misses.
Pitung takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Budimon throws a hook but Pitung avoids it easily.
Pitung takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pitung loads up on a big right hand but Budimon slips the punch.
Pitung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
A big right from Budimon misses.
Budimon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pitung half committed to a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pitung. Budimon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simon Budimon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitung scores with a hook.
A head kick misses from Pitung.
Budimon takes a swing at Pitung's ribcage but misses.
Pitung takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Budimon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice jab there from Pitung.
Jab from Budimon.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pitung. Budimon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Budimon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pitung had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Pitung avoids a kick to the body.
Budimon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pitung swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Budimon throws a head kick that Pitung semi-blocks. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pitung throws a lazy right hand but Budimon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pitung uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Budimon.
Pitung dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Budimon. That did some damage!
Pitung takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Budimon misses with a straight left.
Pitung is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Budimon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Budimon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pitung misses with an uppercut. Budimon saw that one coming.
Budimon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pitung.
Pitung connects with a nice looking jab.
Budimon misses with a kick to the body.
Budimon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Budimon misses with a left hand
and Pitung counters with a series of strikes. Budimon will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Budimon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pitung.
Pitung appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Budimon dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Pitung tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Budimon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Budimon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Budimon misses with a looping left.
Pitung throws a head kick that misses.
Pitung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Budimon throws a lazy right hand but Pitung sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Budimon throws out a loose jab but Pitung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pitung throwing a counter right hand but Budimon manages to avoid it.
Pitung misses with a head kick.
Pitung misses with a few strikes there.
Budimon lands a jab to Pitung's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pitung. Budimon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Budimon throws a lazy uppercut
letting Pitung counter with a right hand.
Budimon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pitung.
Good shot there by Budimon.
Budimon blocks the body kick. #T1#
Pitung misses with a kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Budimon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pitung misses with a double jab.
Budimon throws a jab when Pitung was well out of range.
Pitung is looking to counter punch.
Pitung looks to land a body kick but Budimon moved away.
Pitung scores with a shot to the body.
Budimon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pitung has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Budimon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pitung.
Pitung appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Budimon misses.
A head kick misses from Pitung.
Pitung avoids a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pitung.
Budimon throws a nice looking combination but Pitung bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Pitung misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pitung moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitung will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Budimon misses with a straight left.
Budimon lands a jab to Pitung's midsection.
A punch combination from Budimon misses.
Pitung looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Budimon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pitung manages to avoid it.
Budimon misses with a leg kick.
Budimon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pitung sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pitung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pitung slips a jab from Budimon.
A head kick misses from Pitung.
Pitung throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Pitung looks to land a left hand but Budimon moved out of range nicely.
Budimon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Budimon.
Budimon misses the shot to the body.
Pitung tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Budimon lands with a good body shot.
Budimon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pitung misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Budimon.
Budimon misses with a right hand
and Pitung cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pitung throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good exchange - Budimon coming out on top.
Budimon throws a looping overhand right but Pitung ducks down to avoid it.
Pitung lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Pitung attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Pitung might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Pitung lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pitung walks into a left hand.
A combination from Pitung does no damage.
Budimon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Budimon fails to land with a series of punches.
Budimon scores with a shot to the body.
Budimon misses with a wild body shot.
Budimon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pitung counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Budimon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Budimon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pitung manages to avoid it.
Budimon jabs at Pitung's body.
A shot to the liver by Budimon. Beautiful body shot.
Budimon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Budimon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Budimon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Budimon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Budimon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pitung looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Budimon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Budimon blocks a head kick by Pitung.
Pitung misses with a body kick.
Pitung ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A head kick from Pitung lands but Budimon takes it in his stride.
Budimon throws a poor cross that misses
and Pitung counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Budimon misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budimon cracks Pitung with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Simon Budimon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Budimon lands with a nice body punch.
Pitung blocks a head kick by Budimon.
Budimon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Budimon there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Budimon throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Pitung steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Budimon.
Pitung misses with a body kick.
Pitung jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Budimon misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Pitung counter with a right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Pitung 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Budimon throws a shot to the body.
Budimon tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Pitung on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pitung throws a body shot but no joy.
Budimon missing with a left hand there. Pitung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pitung slips a straight right by Budimon.
Pitung was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pitung uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Budimon.
Pitung looks to throw the jab but Budimon is out of range.
Budimon slips a straight right by Pitung.
Budimon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Pitung blocks the leg kick.
Budimon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pitung misses with a double jab
and Budimon counters with a leg kick.
A jab from Budimon misses.
Pitung fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pitung smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Budimon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pitung uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Budimon.
Budimon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pitung manages to avoid it.
Budimon checks the leg kick.
Budimon throws a nice head kick!
Budimon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pitung counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simon Budimon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Pitung does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Budimon lands with a nice body punch.
Pitung swings for the body but Budimon moves out of range.
Budimon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Budimon misses with a straight left.
Pitung throws a lazy uppercut
and Budimon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bang Pitung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pitung looks for the body kick but Budimon saw that one coming.
Pitung throws a looping overhand right but Budimon ducks down to avoid it.
Budimon swings widly with a right hand
and Pitung counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Budimon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Budimon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pitung.
Pitung misses with a looping right.
Pitung just misses with a punch to the body.
Budimon throws out a counter right but Pitung avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Pitung takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Budimon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Budimon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Budimon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Budimon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pitung sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Budimon misses.
Budimon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Budimon takes a swing at Pitung's ribcage but misses.
Budimon misses with a straight left.
Budimon avoids the body shot from Pitung.
Budimon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Budimon lands a nice looking body kick.
Pitung just misses with a punch to the body.
Budimon feints a counter leg kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Budimon!
Simon Budimon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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

#R1#
Dunn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Budimon misses with a straight right.
Dunn fails with the takedown.
Dunn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Budimon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dunn blocks a jab.
Simon Budimon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Budimon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Budimon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Budimon wants to stand up but Dunn is controlling him.
Budimon pulls Dunn in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dunn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Dunn trying to move into half guard but instead Budimon has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Dunn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Budimon manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Dunn throwing strikes but missing.
Dunn won't allow Budimon to get back to his feet.
Dunn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dunn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Budimon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dunn.
Budimon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Dunn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Budimon is one step ahead there. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dunn is on top in guard. #REVB#
Budimon controls Dunn momentarily but Dunn frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dunn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Budimon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dunn throwing strikes but missing.
Budimon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Budimon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Dunn is in close to Budimon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Budimon pulls Dunn in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dunn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Budimon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dunn advances to half guard.
Budimon is looking to control Dunn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Budimon avoid being mounted?
Dunn is trying to control. Budimon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dunn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Budimon wants to control but Dunn is keeping busy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
Dunn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dunn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Budimon's head.
Ground and pound from Dunn.
Budimon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dunn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dunn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Budimon is looking for a sweep. Dunn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dunn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Budimon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dunn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Budimon gets back to full guard.
Dunn throwing strikes but missing.
Dunn preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alastair Dunn dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Dunn closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Budimon did well to prevent Dunn getting side control.
Dunn prevents Budimon from improving his position.
Dunn wants to pass the guard but Budimon is defending well.
Budimon wants to get back to full guard.
Budimon trying to hold on to Dunn's head to control him but Dunn postures up.
Dunn stops Budimon from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunn wants to control but Budimon is keeping him busy.
Dunn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Budimon tries to kick Dunn off but Dunn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Budimon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dunn scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dunn trying to control from half guard but Budimon is working away.
Alastair Dunn has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Dunn controlling the action here.
Budimon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Budimon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dunn.
Dunn working over Budimon with some ground and pound. Budimon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Budimon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dunn.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dunn misses with a head shot. Budimon uses the momentum to regain guard.
Budimon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dunn throwing strikes from guard but Budimon blocks nicely.
Budimon keeping moving, preventing Dunn from controlling successfully.
Dunn passes Budimon's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Dunn is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Budimon as he works his way to full guard.
Dunn trying to control but Budimon is working from the bottom.
Dunn postures up in Budimon's guard and throws a big left but Budimon blocks it.
Dunn throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Dunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Budimon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Budimon wants to stand up but Dunn is controlling him.
Dunn wants to control from the top but Budimon keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice jab there from Budimon.
Dunn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Budimon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dunn fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Budimon misses the target.
Dunn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Budimon circles away quickly and effectively.
Dunn misses with a hook. Budimon ducked under it nicely.
Nice cross by Budimon.#T4#
Budimon scores with a leg kick.
Budimon throws the kick towards the body but Dunn avoids it.
Dunn has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#TD2#
Dunn drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dunn is looking to work some ground and pound but Budimon has wrist control.
Budimon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dunn.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dunn stopping the sweep attempt from Budimon.
Dunn scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dunn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Budimon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Budimon has momentary wrist control but Dunn slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Budimon wants to stand and escape but Dunn is having none of it.
Budimon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dunn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Budimon's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alastair Dunn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Dunn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Budimon defends it nicely.
Dunn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Budimon swivels and escapes.
Budimon lands a jab to Dunn's midsection.
Dunn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Budimon.
Budimon loads up on a big right hand but Dunn slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Dunn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Budimon misses with a hook. Dunn ducked under it nicely.
Dunn throws out a counter right but Budimon avoids it with no problem.
Dunn drops his hands momentarily and Budimon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dunn looks to land a left hand but Budimon moved out of range nicely.
Simon Budimon is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budimon throws a low kick but Dunn avoids it.
Budimon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dunn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Budimon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Budimon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Budimon loads up on a big right hand but Dunn slips the punch.
Simon Budimon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Dunn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Budimon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dunn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Budimon throws a wild body kick that Dunn sees coming a mile off.
Dunn misses with an uppercut.
Dunn throws a right hand that misses
and Dunn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Budimon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dunn is out of range.
Dunn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Budimon missing with a left hand there. Dunn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dunn takes one to the side of the head.
Budimon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dunn.
Dunn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dunn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Budimon appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Budimon looks to score with a jab to the body but Dunn is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Dunn misses the target.
Dunn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Simon Budimon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dunn lands the left hand.
Budimon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dunn moves away.
Budimon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Budimon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dunn. #TD2#
Dunn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dunn in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Budimon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dunn tries to move into full mount but can't pass Budimon's legs.
Dunn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Budimon keeps working. #T3#
Dunn misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dunn lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dunn wants to control but Budimon is keeping him busy.
Dunn creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Budimon sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Budimon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dunn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Budimon keeping hold of Dunn's head, controlling as best he can.
Budimon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Dunn is looking to advance position but Budimon won't allow it.
Dunn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dunn throwing shots but Budimon is blocking nicely.
Dunn is pressing down on Budimon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Budimon is holding on for now.
Budimon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dunn.
Dunn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dunn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dunn stalling.
Alastair Dunn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Budimon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dunn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alastair Dunn!
A very excited looking Alastair Dunn 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: PFC 15 Paxman vs Mostert
Date: Feb 03, 2018

#R1#
House misses with a looping right.
Nice straight punches there by Budimon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Budimon.
Budimon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
House feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Budimon's calf.
Budimon looks to score with a jab to the body but House is just out of range.#KD#
Budimon lands a big head kick that sends House tumbling to the mat! Budimon takes a step backwards and waves House back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Maxwell House has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Budimon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Budimon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
House lands a body shot.
Budimon throws a lazy uppercut
and House counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Budimon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. House sees it coming and avoids it easily.
House was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A big right from Budimon misses.
Budimon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by House.
We've been told by Budimon's head coaches at Hunter MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice body punch from House.
House takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Budimon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Budimon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A head kick misses from House.
House thuds his shin into the meat of Budimon's side.
Budimon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Budimon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Budimon throws a lazy right hand but House sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
House scores with a shot to the body.
Budimon throws out a loose jab but House uses good head movement to avoid it.
Budimon jabs House right on the nose. House blinks but takes it well.
Budimon swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting House counter with a right hand.
Budimon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt House.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Budimon takes a swing at House's ribcage but misses.
Budimon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
House lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Budimon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from House. That one must have hurt.#T2#
Budimon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. House looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Budimon misses with a shot to the body
and House counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Budimon is rocked!
Budimon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oh Budimon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
House slips under a jab.
Budimon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
House pounces like a tiger and cracks Budimon with a vicious hook! Budimon is down but not out! House follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Maxwell House!
A victorious Maxwell House thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PFC 9 Cranial vs Monsoon
Date: Jan 13, 2018

#R1#
Budimon misses the jab.
Kong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Budimon misses with a hook
and Kong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kong.
Budimon swings widly with a right hand
and Kong finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kong moves out of range as Budimon strikes.
Kong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Budimon throws out the jab.
Kong fires out a quick counter leg kick but Budimon just manages to avoid it.
Kong seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A punch lands to the side of Kong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budimon misses the body punch
letting Kong counter with a right hand.
Kong slips a straight right by Budimon.
Budimon throws a jab when Kong was well out of range.
Budimon misses the body punch
and Kong counters with a nice low kick that buckles Budimon's knee momentarily.#T1#
Budimon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Budimon on the side of the head.
Budimon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Budimon has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Budimon scores with a jab to the body.
Budimon throws a looping overhand right but Kong ducks down to avoid it.
Kong is looking to counter punch.
Budimon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Budimon.
Budimon swings widly with a right hand
and Kong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Budimon. Kong does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Budimon misses. #T2#
Budimon throws a shot from downtown. Kong moves away and avoids it.
Kong tried to counter with a leg kick but Budimon avoided it.
Budimon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice 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!
Kong lands a leg kick that knocks Budimon off balance momentarily.
Kong moves away from the strike by Budimon.
Budimon throws an overhand right that lands on Kong's shoulder, as Kong tries to avoid the shot.
Kong fires out a quick counter leg kick but Budimon just manages to avoid it.
Budimon throws a hook but Kong avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Budimon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Budimon tests Kong's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#
Kong is rocked!
Budimon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oh Kong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kong is breathing heavily.
Budimon fakes the body blow, causing Kong to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Kong goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Simon Budimon!
Our winner, Simon Budimon, 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.
In defeat, Krom Kong stepped up to the mic, saying 'U were to good tonite'.

Event: Pulse - The Showdown
Date: Nov 25, 2017

#R1#
Tzovalzeck throws a big shot that misses.
Tzovalzeck jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Tzovalzeck.
Budimon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tzovalzeck misses with a kick to the body
enabling Budimon to counter with a crisp jab.
Tzovalzeck fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Budimon avoids it really well and circles away.
Tzovalzeck pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Budimon scores with a spinning back kick!
Budimon defending well as Tzovalzeck loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Budimon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Tzovalzeck looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Budimon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tzovalzeck on the ground.
Tzovalzeck is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Budimon wants to sweep here but Tzovalzeck controlling him for the moment.
Tzovalzeck trying to control the position from guard on top but Budimon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Budimon keeping full guard, as Tzovalzeck tries to pass.
Tzovalzeck postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Budimon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tzovalzeck pushing down on Budimon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Tzovalzeck is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Budimon keeping hold of Tzovalzeck's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Budimon trying to control but Tzovalzeck postures up.
Ground and pound from Tzovalzeck. #SUB2#
Tzovalzeck is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Budimon controlling the position well.
Budimon is not content to let Tzovalzeck control the position.#T3#
Tzovalzeck wants to pass to mount but Budimon is defending the position.
Budimon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Budimon preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Tzovalzeck wants to take a breather but Budimon is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tzovalzeck is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tzovalzeck takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tzovalzeck is working for a submission of some sort.
Budimon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tzovalzeck.
Tzovalzeck trying to pass the guard but Budimon defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tzovalzeck keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tzovalzeck gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Budimon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balzac Tzovalzeck dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Tzovalzeck fails with an attempt to clinch.
Budimon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tzovalzeck.
Tzovalzeck misses with an uppercut.
Budimon blocks the body kick.
Tzovalzeck feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Budimon's calf.
Budimon lands a body shot.
Budimon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Budimon jabs Tzovalzeck right on the nose. Tzovalzeck blinks but takes it well.#ROC#
Tzovalzeck is rocked!
Budimon ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Tzovalzeck out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Simon Budimon!
Simon Budimon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Pulse 96 - Aldo vs Svensson
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1#
Budimon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aldo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aldo is looking to chop away at Budimon's legs.
Aldo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Budimon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Aldo.
Budimon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Aldo throws a leg kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Budimon.
Budimon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Budimon throws a hook but Aldo avoids it easily.
Budimon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aldo unleashes a big counter combination but Budimon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Budimon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Budimon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Budimon throws a monster overhand right that drops Aldo! Budimon follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Budimon!
Our winner, Simon Budimon, 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: Pulse 92 - Kruglov vs Li II
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Budimon looks to land a combination but Tzovalzeck avoids it well.
Tzovalzeck tries to close the distance and clinch up but Budimon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tzovalzeck is looking to land body kicks.
Tzovalzeck tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Budimon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Budimon misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Tzovalzeck counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tzovalzeck wants to control but Budimon is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Tzovalzeck wants to work for an arm triangle but Budimon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Budimon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Budimon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
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.
Budimon keeping moving, preventing Tzovalzeck from controlling successfully.
Tzovalzeck won't allow Budimon to sweep him here. #T1#
Tzovalzeck is looking to work some ground and pound but Budimon has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tzovalzeck accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tzovalzeck definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Budimon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Budimon keeping moving, preventing Tzovalzeck from controlling successfully.
Tzovalzeck postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tzovalzeck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Budimon is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tzovalzeck trying to control but Budimon is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tzovalzeck takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
Tzovalzeck drops his hands momentarily and Budimon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tzovalzeck fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Budimon avoids it really well and circles away.
Tzovalzeck throws a leg kick but Budimon checks it.
A clash of legs there as Budimon blocks the low kick.
Tzovalzeck keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Budimon.#CL#
Tzovalzeck rushes Budimon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Budimon on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Budimon.
Tzovalzeck is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Budimon lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Budimon misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Budimon lands an uppercut.
Tzovalzeck wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tzovalzeck misses with a knee strike.
A short left from Budimon. #ROC2#
Tzovalzeck is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Budimon fails to land.
Oh Tzovalzeck is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Budimon misses with the head strike.
Budimon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tzovalzeck blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Budimon misses with some punches.
Tzovalzeck seems to have got his legs back now.
Tzovalzeck tries to break the clinch but Budimon is controlling the position.
Budimon lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Tzovalzeck to his knees! Budimon keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Budimon!
A very excited looking Simon Budimon 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: PFN - 8 - Heart
Date: Aug 30, 2017

#R1#
Budimon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aldo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Budimon tests Aldo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aldo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Budimon misses with a straight left.
Aldo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Budimon is able to avoid easily.
Aldo misses with a low kick.
Aldo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Budimon.
Aldo misses with a low kick.
Budimon is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Budimon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aldo moves away.
Aldo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Budimon.
Aldo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Budimon looks to score with a jab to the body but Aldo is just out of range.
Budimon with a hook.
Aldo staying out of range there.
Aldo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Budimon throws out the jab.
Aldo throws a solid leg kick but Budimon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Aldo.
Budimon replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Aldo blocks it well.
Aldo tries to score with a low kick but Budimon moves his leg out of the way.
Aldo throws a low kick but Budimon avoids it.
Aldo tried to score with a low kick but Budimon checks it.
Budimon checks a leg kick nicely.
It seemed like Budimon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Budimon finds it's way through Aldo's defenses.
Aldo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Aldo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aldo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Aldo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Budimon.
Aldo staying out of range there.
Anderson Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aldo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Budimon is out of range.
Budimon throws a hook but Aldo avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aldo.
Budimon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aldo.
Aldo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It seemed like Budimon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Budimon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aldo, right into the meat.
Aldo tries to land a leg kick but Budimon saw it coming and moves away.
Budimon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Budimon scores with a sloppy right hand. Aldo should have avoided that one.
Aldo misses with a low kick as Budimon jumps back.
An inside leg kick lands from Aldo.
Aldo misses with a low kick as Budimon jumps back.
Aldo defending well as Budimon loads up on a big left hand.
Budimon checks a leg kick.
Budimon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aldo. #T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Budimon blocks the leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aldo throws a leg kick
and Budimon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good leg kick by Budimon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aldo, right into the meat.
Aldo throws a leg kick but Budimon checks it.
Budimon swings for the body but Aldo moves out of range.
Aldo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Budimon moves out of range of the leg kick from Aldo.
Aldo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fighters circling - Budimon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Budimon tries to bum rush Aldo with a series of wild strikes but Aldo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Budimon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Budimon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Budimon. That's going to slow Aldo down.
Aldo wants to land a leg kick but Budimon is out of range.
Aldo staying out of range there.
Aldo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big left from Budimon misses.
A lazy left from Budimon finds it's target.
Aldo throws a leg kick but Budimon checks it. #T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Aldo.
Budimon lands a slapping body shot.
A clash of legs there as Budimon blocks the low kick.
Budimon loads up on a big right hand but Aldo slips the punch.
Budimon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Aldo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A low kick from Aldo misses #KD2#
and Budimon counters with a crisp right hand that drops Aldo! Budimon lets Aldo back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Aldo is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldo motions for Budimon to come forward. Aldo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oh Aldo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aldo staying out of range there.
Budimon moves out of range of the leg kick from Aldo.
Budimon misses with a looping left.
Budimon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aldo misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Budimon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aldo throws out a leg kick but Budimon moves out of range and Aldo only half commits.
Aldo throws a leg kick
and Budimon counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Simon Budimon!
A very excited looking Simon Budimon 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: Pulse 84 - Tszyu vs Aldo III
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
Truck misses the jab.
Truck misses with a body shot
and Budimon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Budimon misses the target.
Budimon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Truck throws a right hand that Budimon ducks under and follows up with a left that Budimon also avoids with ease.
Budimon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Truck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Budimon moves away.
Budimon blocks a low kick nicely.
Truck throws a sloppy body shot
and Budimon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Bob Truck has been cut.
Budimon throws a powerful right kick. Truck tried to block low but the kick was high! Truck was taken right off of his feet! Budimon jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Simon Budimon!
A relieved looking Simon Budimon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Pulse 81 - Adedji vs Stripe II
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
Budimon scores with a jab to the jaw.#KD2#
Budimon lands a big uppercut and Truck crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Truck looks OK. Budimon waves Truck back to his feet!#ROC2#
Truck is rocked!
Budimon fakes the body blow, causing Truck to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Truck goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Simon Budimon!
Simon Budimon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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