Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RFL-65 Cheyenne vs. Sure
Date: Feb 24, 2019

#R1#
Shinjo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shinjo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Halloway throws a series of punches but Shinjo moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Halloway. Those never looked like landing.
Halloway throws a hook but Shinjo blocks it.
Shinjo cracks a nice hook into Halloway's ribs.
Shinjo slips a straight right by Halloway.
Halloway avoids the body shot from Shinjo.
Shinjo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shinjo connects with a single shot there.
Shinjo throws a push kick but Halloway slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Shinjo rushes Halloway and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Shinjo breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Halloway tries to keep at a distance but Shinjo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shinjo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shinjo misses with a punch on the inside.
Shinjo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shinjo fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Shinjo struggles to land a body shot inside as Halloway controls his hands.
Shinjo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shinjo lands with a short shot to the head.
Halloway wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Halloway is looking to break free of the clinch but Shinjo has double underhooks.
Halloway is trying to break the clinch but Shinjo is controlling him.
Shinjo lands with a left to the head.
Shinjo lands with a left to the head.
Halloway wants to break free but Shinjo has control.
Halloway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shinjo backwards.
Halloway blocking some punches.
Shinjo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shinjo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Halloway backwards.
Shinjo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shinjo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Shinjo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shinjo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Halloway avoids a wild elbow strike from Shinjo.#BC2#
Shinjo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shinjo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Halloway.#CL2#
Shinjo drives through and clinches with Halloway against the cage.
Halloway has had enough of the clinch but Shinjo keeps him there for the moment.
Shinjo pushes Halloway back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Halloway is trying to stall.
Shinjo gets through Halloway's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shinjo lands with a light punch inside.
Halloway wants to get back to striking at distance but Shinjo won't allow it.
Shinjo taking a breather.
Shinjo swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Shinjo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Shinjo cracks a nice hook into Halloway's ribs.
Shinjo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Halloway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shinjo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#KD2#
Shinjo cracks Halloway with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Shinjo has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Halloway to stand back up!#ROC2#
Halloway is rocked!
Shinjo flashes Halloway a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Halloway's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Halloway crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Shinjo punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Altansarnai Shinjo!
Our winner, Altansarnai Shinjo, 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: RFLFN-10 Destroyer vs. Kondo
Date: Jan 16, 2019

#R1#
Halloway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Halloway gets caught flat footed, as Zetsika shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Zetsika throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zetsika postures up.
Zetsika throws a big right hand that misses.
Zetsika lands a couple of digs.
Zetsika postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zetsika working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zetsika lands a couple of digs.
Zetsika trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Zetsika drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Halloway dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Zetsika has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zetsika is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Halloway avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Halloway knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zetsika on the ground.#T1#
Halloway trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zetsika's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zetsika wants to improve his position but instead Halloway has moved into half guard.
Halloway prevents Zetsika from improving his position.
Zetsika is concentrating on defense, preventing Halloway from advancing position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Zetsika looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Zetsika looking for submissions off his back.
Halloway blocks the strikes from Zetsika. #SUB2#
Zetsika looking for submissions off his back.#ES2#
Zetsika kicks off Halloway and gets to his feet. #T3#
Halloway cracks Zetsika with a right hand to the side of the head.
Halloway scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Antonio Zetsika has been cut.
Zetsika cracks Halloway with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Zetsika clinches up with Halloway and pushes him back against the cage.
Halloway misses with the head strike.
Zetsika blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Halloway dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD2#
Zetsika decides to pull guard.
Zetsika wants to control but Halloway passes easily into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Halloway's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Halloway tries to stand and escape but Zetsika is controlling the position. #T4#
Halloway prevents Zetsika from improving his position.
Zetsika controlling the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zetsika trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Zetsika looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Zetsika dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Zetsika's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Zetsika takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Halloway pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zetsika back to the cage. Halloway follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Halloway throws a poor cross that misses
letting Zetsika counter with a right hand.
Halloway swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Zetsika counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Zetsika scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Zetsika is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Halloway has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zetsika drops an elbow to the side of Halloway's head.
Zetsika slips a nice elbow through Halloway's hands, connecting with Halloway's forehead.#SUB2#
Halloway is defending against the submission attempts here by Zetsika.
Zetsika missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Zetsika is thwarting Halloway's attempts to control the position.
Zetsika working Halloway over with strikes.
Zetsika scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zetsika looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zetsika thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zetsika thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Halloway's head.
Zetsika lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zetsika missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Zetsika is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Zetsika is looking for a kimura but Halloway is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zetsika to get the leverage. #T2#
Zetsika working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Zetsika missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Zetsika is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zetsika slips a nice elbow through Halloway's hands, connecting with Halloway's forehead.
Halloway tries to get to full guard but Zetsika has control of the leg.
Zetsika is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Halloway is defending against the submission attempts here by Zetsika. #SUB2#
Zetsika is working for a kimura but Halloway is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
Ground and pound from Zetsika.
Zetsika is looking to advance position but Halloway won't allow it. #SUB2#
Zetsika is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Halloway doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zetsika. #SUB2#
Zetsika is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #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.#SUB2#
Zetsika is working for a submission of some sort.
Zetsika missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zetsika looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Halloway with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zetsika lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Zetsika is looking for a kimura here.
Zetsika missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Zetsika showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Antonio Zetsika's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Zetsika swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zetsika goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Zetsika is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
No joy there for Zetsika, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zetsika slips under a jab from Halloway.
As Halloway backs off Zetsika throws a huge counter combo but Halloway manages to avoid it all.
Halloway throws a right hand that misses
and Zetsika counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Zetsika instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Zetsika tightens his grip and picks Halloway up, before dumping him to the ground. Halloway manages to land in guard. #SUB2#
Zetsika drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Halloway manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zetsika has Halloway in his guard.#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halloway wants to stand but Zetsika has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1##SUB2#
Zetsika working for a triangle but Halloway defends it easily. #SUB2#
Zetsika throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Zetsika looking for a guillotine here but Halloway defends easily. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Halloway has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Zetsika to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Halloway is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Zetsika pulls down on the head and he's put Halloway to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Antonio Zetsika!

Event: RFL-56
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1#
Loco tries to score a power double leg takedown but Halloway sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Loco somewhat.
Halloway lands a jab to the nose.#TD#
Halloway gets caught flat footed, as Loco shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Loco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Loco controlling from the top position.
Halloway wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Loco content to stall in guard here.
Loco throwing strikes but missing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Halloway being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Halloway dips to his left and cracks Loco with an uppercut!#TD#
Loco looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Halloway is looking to control Loco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Halloway avoid being mounted?
Loco slips a nice elbow through Halloway's hands, connecting with Halloway's forehead.
Halloway is trying to stand back up but Loco is controlling him
Loco throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Loco seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Loco's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Loco is trying to work for a kimura but Halloway is defending well.
Halloway is looking to get back to is feet but Loco passes into side control.
Loco landing a few strikes.
Halloway felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The referee asks Loco politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Loco prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
An elbow from Loco crashes against the mat. #SUB#
Loco is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Halloway is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mono Loco dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Loco shoots for a double leg takedown but Halloway sprawls well. He's pushed Loco's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Loco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Halloway sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Halloway displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Loco looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Halloway is fending him off so far but Loco persists. Nope, Halloway circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mono Loco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Halloway darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Loco or perhaps it was just good defense by Halloway, which made it look bad.
Loco ducks right into an uppercut from Halloway.
Halloway lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD#
Loco closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Halloway's guard.#ES2#
Halloway has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Loco has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loco looking to throw knees to the head but Halloway is blocking nicely. #BC2#
Halloway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Halloway connects with a nice looking jab.
Halloway misses with the combination.
Loco tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Halloway defends well and Loco ends up having to push Halloway into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And Halloway tries to counter it with a takedown but Loco pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Halloway throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Loco stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD#
Loco scores with a takedown into Halloway's guard.
Halloway really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Loco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Loco controlling from the top position. #T2#
Loco has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Halloway working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Loco.
Loco not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Loco darts in looking for a takedown but Halloway gets double underhooks and turns Loco into the cage.
Jab by Halloway.
Loco gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mono Loco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Halloway scores with a sloppy right hand. Loco should have avoided that one.
Loco takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice sprawl there from Halloway as Loco shoots in.
Loco looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Halloway lands a nice shot that snaps Loco's head back.
Halloway scores with a body shot.
Halloway lands a jab.#T4#
Halloway cracks Loco with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halloway looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Loco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Halloway cracks Loco with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Min Halloway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halloway scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Loco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Halloway feints the counter takedown.
Halloway misses with a few strikes there.
Halloway has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Loco gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Halloway with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Min Halloway showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Loco fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Halloway sprawls well initially but Loco persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Halloway has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Loco keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Loco is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Halloway has managed to free his arm - good work.
Loco throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mono Loco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Loco is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Halloway doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Loco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Loco seems content to control.#T1#
Halloway is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Loco not doing much here.
Loco throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Halloway blocking the ground and pound attempt from Loco.
Loco throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Loco thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Halloway's head. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Loco throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halloway is trying to stand up here but Loco is controlling him well.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Halloway is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Halloway throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Loco on the side of the head. #TD#
Loco drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Halloway manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Halloway misses with a double jab.
Halloway throws a body punch but Loco moves out of range. #TD#
Loco bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Loco tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Loco has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Loco 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.
Sloppy strikes there by Loco.#T3##SUB#
Loco is trying to get an arm triangle but Halloway is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee asks Loco politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Loco prefers to stall for the moment though.
Loco creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Halloway sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Loco in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Halloway is trying to control Loco's posture but Loco avoids it.
Loco creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Halloway sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halloway managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Loco.
Loco landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Halloway is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Loco asserts his dominance and retains side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mono Loco showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Loco has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mono Loco!
Our winner, Mono Loco, 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: RFL-53 No Limits
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Valdez clinches up with Halloway and pushes him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Halloway stalling in the clinch but Valdez improves position.
Valdez effectively controlling the action here.
Valdez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valdez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Halloway working hard to break the clinch.
Halloway is looking to break free of the clinch but Valdez has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Valdez fails to land.
Halloway blocking some punches.
A short left from Valdez.
Valdez has a couple of punches blocked by Halloway.
A short right from Valdez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Valdez.
A head punch on the inside from Halloway fails to land.
Valdez misses with a body punch.
A short left from Valdez.
Halloway is trying to push Valdez away but Valdez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Valdez avoiding damage.
Valdez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Valdez.
Valdez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Halloway seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Valdez can turn it around.
A left hand lands to the body for Valdez.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Valdez.
Halloway has a couple of punches blocked by Valdez.
Valdez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Valdez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Halloway or not.
Valdez just leaning against Halloway, taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valdez.
Valdez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Valdez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Halloway fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Halloway's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Halloway throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Valdez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Halloway up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Halloway has had enough of the clinch but Valdez keeps him there for the moment.
Valdez lands with a short shot to the head.
Halloway tries to circle away but Valdez has him pinned against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Valdez.
Halloway blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Valdez.
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 short uppercut from Valdez.
Halloway has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Valdez scores with a hook to the body.
Valdez lands a nice uppercut.
Halloway tries to stall but Valdez uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T3#
Valdez lands a right hand.
Valdez prevents Halloway from breaking the clinch.
Halloway throws a head punch that misses.
Valdez lands a hook that snaps the head of Halloway backwards.
Valdez has a couple of punches blocked by Halloway.
Valdez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Valdez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Valdez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Valdez stalling against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Valdez.
Halloway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valdez prevents Halloway from breaking the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Valdez.
Halloway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Valdez.
Valdez holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halloway.
Valdez lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halloway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valdez misses with a body punch.
Valdez is pushing Halloway up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Valdez blocking some punches.
Halloway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valdez lands with a left to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Valdez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Valdez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Valdez throws a punch but it's blocked by Halloway.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DeMario Valdez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Halloway throws a jab when Valdez was well out of range.#CL2#
Valdez moves into range and clinches up with Halloway.
Halloway tries to circle away but Valdez has him pinned against the cage.
Halloway tries to break the clinch but Valdez is controlling the position.
Halloway throws a head punch that misses.
DeMario Valdez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Valdez just leaning against Halloway, taking a breather.
Valdez gets through Halloway's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Halloway wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Valdez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Valdez scores with a shot to the side of Halloway's head.
Valdez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valdez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Valdez.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Valdez.
Halloway blocking some punches.
Halloway prevents a body shot from Valdez.
A bit of stalling here from Valdez.
Valdez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valdez goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Valdez lands with a left to the head.
Halloway lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valdez misses with a punch on the inside.
Valdez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Valdez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Halloway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Halloway tries to circle away but Valdez has him pinned against the cage.
Halloway tries to break free but Valdez pushes him back against the cage.
Valdez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Halloway's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Halloway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valdez lands with a short shot to the head.
Halloway is trying to stall. #T2#
A short left from Valdez.
Valdez stalling.
Valdez stalls.
Valdez working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Valdez.
A left hand lands to the body for Valdez.
A nice left hand lands by Valdez.
A short left from Valdez.
Valdez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Halloway backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stalling in the clinch from Valdez.
Valdez effectively controlling the action here.
Valdez effectively controlling the action here.
Valdez continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T3#
Valdez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Valdez gets through Halloway's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Valdez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by DeMario Valdez.
Halloway loads up on a big right hand but Valdez slips the punch.
Valdez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Halloway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Halloway moves out of range as Valdez strikes.
We've been told by Halloway's head coaches at Fight Farm that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Valdez drives through and clinches with Halloway against the cage.
Halloway is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Halloway manages to break the clinch.
Valdez tries to bum rush Halloway with a series of wild strikes but Halloway uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Halloway falls off balance throwing a combination
and Valdez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Halloway lands a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Halloway misses the target. #T4#
Valdez lands a really nice looking cross but Halloway seems unphased.
Halloway scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valdez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Halloway momentarily. #ROC2#
Halloway is rocked!
Valdez is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Halloway flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Halloway is out cold! Valdez holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DeMario Valdez!
DeMario Valdez spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: RFLFN-1
Date: Oct 24, 2018

#R1#
Shafer throws a right hand that Halloway ducks under and follows up with a left that Halloway also avoids with ease.
We've been told by Halloway's head coaches at Fight Farm that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Halloway scores with a three punch combo! #CL2#
Shafer drives through and clinches with Halloway against the cage.
Halloway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Halloway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shafers head. #BC2#
Shafer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Shafer.
Halloway changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shafer has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Shafer scores with a jab to the head.
Shafer throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shafer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Shafer shoots in and bounces Halloway off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Halloway controls Shafer momentarily but Shafer frees himself.
Halloway wants to stand and escape but Shafer is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Shafer controlling from the top position.
Halloway looking to control.
Shafer wants to pass the guard but Halloway is keeping the position.
Shafer preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Halloway misses with the combination.
Shafer throws a counter combo.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Halloway misses the jab.
Shafer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halloway. Shafer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shafer connects with a crisp jab.
Halloway looks to land a combination but Shafer avoids it well.
Despite the aggression on Shafer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shafer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shafer throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD2#
Shafer closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Halloway did well to prevent Shafer getting side control.
Shafer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Halloway wants to stand back up but Shafer manages to pass into side control.
Halloway wants to control but Shafer postures up.#T3#
Halloway is trying to get back to half guard.
Halloway is trying to get back to his feet.
Shafer taking a breather here.
Halloway wants to control but Shafer postures up.
Halloway is trying to improve his position.
Halloway seems a little lost for a moment, as Shafer dominates the positioning.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
An elbow from Shafer crashes against the mat.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SU2#
Shafer has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nice shot lands for Halloway.
Halloway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shafer was well out of range. Poor timing from Halloway.#CL2#
Shafer forces Halloway back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Shafer drags the fight down to the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shafer can do anything to dispel that myth.#ES2#
Shafer pushes Halloway off and scrambles back to his feet.
Halloway scores with a shot to the body.
Halloway throws a hook to the side of Shafer's head but Shafer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shafer takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Shafer 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#
Shafer lands a nice looking body kick.
Shafer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Halloway throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shafer.
Halloway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Halloway lands with a hook. Shafer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shafer throws a body punch but Halloway moves out of range.
Halloway misses with a jab, cross combination.
Halloway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shafer manages to avoid it.
Shafer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Halloway swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shafer moves in looking to clinch but Halloway pushes him off.
Halloway drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shafer sprawls and moves away.
Shafer wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shafer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shafer throws a head kick but Halloway moves out of range.
Min Halloway is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Shafer.#T1#
Shafer tries to clinch but Halloway moves out of range.
Halloway feinted with a counter takedown.
Shafer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shafer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Shafer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Halloway appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shafer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Halloway has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shafer throws a head kick that Halloway semi-blocks.
Jab by Halloway.#ROC#
Shafer is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Halloway! Shafer is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Min Halloway!
A victorious Min Halloway thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RFL - 44 A New Era
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Halloway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Max.
Max throws a low kick, looking for Halloway's leg but Halloway calmly moves out of range.
Good shot there by Halloway.#CL2#
Max closes the distance and clinches.
Halloway displaying some good clinch control by pressing Max up against the cage.#BC#
Halloway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Halloway seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Halloway throws a shot from downtown. Max moves away and avoids it.
Halloway displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Max.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halloway swings for the body but Max moves out of range.
Max looks for a takedown but Halloway sprawls well.
Halloway lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Max fails to land the takedown.
Min Halloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bear Max.
Horrible takedown attempt by Max or perhaps it was just good defense by Halloway, which made it look bad.
A slow jab from Halloway misses its intended target.
Max shoots in but Halloway avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice jab there from Halloway. #KD#
Halloway drops Max with a beautiful combination! Max stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Halloway is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Max is rocked!
Max is aggressively charging in as Halloway backs up avoiding any damage. Halloway tosses out a jab and Max runs right into it face first! Max is out cold! Halloway dropped down on all fours and is barking in Max's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Min Halloway!
Min Halloway thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2018

#R1#
Kirk looks to land a combination. Halloway sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Halloway throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Kirk counters by moving into the clinch.
Kirk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halloways head.
Kirk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Kirk.
Kirk throws a head punch that misses.
Halloway working hard to break the clinch.
Kirk has a couple of punches blocked by Halloway.
Kirk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Kirk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Halloway wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kirk.
Kirk lands a left hand. #BC#
Kirk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halloway pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch combination from Kirk misses.
A little jabbing left from Halloway on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kirk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Halloway has time to react.
Kirk scores with a jab to the body.
Halloway walks into a stiff left hand from Kirk.#T1#
Halloway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Halloway cracks Kirk with an open hand slap.
Halloway misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Kirk counters by clinching up.
Kirk struggles to land a body shot inside as Halloway controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Kirk.
Halloway takes a shot to the head.
Kirk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kirk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kirk stalling in the clinch.
Kirk tries to throw a body punch but Halloway avoids it by throwing Kirk back against the cage.
Kirk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kirk lands a shoulder strike.
Kirk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Halloway backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halloway has a couple of punches blocked by Kirk.
Halloway is pressed up against the cage. Kirk has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Halloway down to the mat. Halloway avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kirk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halloway swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Kirk holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T2#
Kirk digs a right hand into Halloway's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Halloway's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Kirk fails to land.
Kirk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kirk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halloway's elbow.
Kirk lands a left hand.
Kirk digs a right hand underneath Halloway's ribcage. Halloway let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kirk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kirk cracks Halloway with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Kirk.
Kirk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Halloway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kirk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halloways head.
Kirk lands a shoulder strike.
Kirk misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Kirk.
Kirk is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Halloway lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
The referee is keeping an eye on Kirk - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Halloway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kirk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Halloway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Halloway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Halloway looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Halloway tries to break free but Kirk pushes him back against the cage.
Kirk stalling the fight.
Halloway can't break the clinch.
Halloway looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Kirk fails to land.
Kirk lands a left hand.
Kirk working aggressively here.
Halloway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Kirk tries to throw a body punch but Halloway avoids it by throwing Kirk back against the cage.
Kirk misses with some punches.
Halloway is trying to maintain a safe position but Kirk gets an underhook and turns Halloway into the cage.
A short right from Kirk.
Kirk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kirk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halloway is trying to break the clinch but Kirk has him pressed against the cage.
Halloway stalling the fight.
Kirk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Halloway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kirk misses with the head strike.
Kirk misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halloway.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halloway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halloway.
Kirk has a couple of punches blocked by Halloway.
Halloway looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Kirk dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Halloway misses with a hook. Kirk ducked under it nicely.
Halloway throws a combination. Kirk tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
It looks like James Kirk has been cut.
Kirk moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Kirk clinches.
Kirk tries to work over Halloway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kirk tries a body shot but Halloway blocks it. #BC2#
Halloway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kirk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kirk thuds a left hand into Halloway's body.
Min Halloway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kirk scores with a nice right hand.
Kirk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kirk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halloway.
Halloway scores with the left hand. Kirk knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halloway takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kirk misses with a hook. Halloway ducked under it nicely.
Halloway throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1##CL#
Kirk moves into the clinch successfully.
Kirk misses with a body punch.
Halloway blocks a body shot from Kirk.
A right hook to the body lands for Kirk.
Kirk misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kirk.
Kirk misses with the head strike.
Kirk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kirk pushes Halloway back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Kirk on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kirk.
Halloway scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kirk lands an uppercut.
Kirk can't find room to land a body shot as Halloway controls the action.
Kirk lands with a left to 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 head punch blocked on the inside by Halloway.
James Kirk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kirk has Halloway pressed against the cage. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kirk.
Halloway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Kirk on the inside.
Kirk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Halloway avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Halloway's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kirk lands a left hand.
Kirk working aggressively here.
Halloway blocks a body shot from Kirk.
Kirk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halloway can do to turn this around?
Halloway blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kirk.
Kirk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Halloway is trying to stall.
Kirk doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Halloway breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Kirk works the jab nicely.#ROC#
Halloway is rocked!
Halloway is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Kirk just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Halloway has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Kirk!
James Kirk decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Arlen Bales' Annihilator Ep.7
Date: Apr 04, 2018

#R1#
You with a lazy takedown attempt
and Halloway counters with a nice uppercut.
Halloway lands an overhand right.
Halloway lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Halloway throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
You swings widly with a right hand
and Halloway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Halloway lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #ROC#
You is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Ragdoll You has been cut.
Halloway throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
You is still on wobbly legs! Can Halloway finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Halloway lands with a right and another and another! You is in big trouble! Halloway lands again and this time it's lights out for You! A quality knockout there for Halloway.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Min Halloway!
Min Halloway managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Annihilation Apparel, into his post fight interview.

Event: Arlen Bales' Annihilator Ep.6
Date: Mar 23, 2018

#R1#
Halloway will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Halloway has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Annihilation Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Halloway misses with the combination.
Rowlands tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Halloway defends well and Rowlands ends up having to push Halloway into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Halloway swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Halloway works over Rowlands's head and body with a nice combination.
Halloway lands a slapping body shot.
Halloway defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rowlands.
Halloway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A lazy left from Halloway finds it's target.
Halloway scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halloway uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rowlands needs to keep his hands up - Halloway had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Halloway swinging wildly here.
Halloway throws a combination that misses
and Rowlands counters with a one-two to the body.
Halloway lands a nice shot that snaps Rowlands's head back.
Min Halloway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halloway misses with a two punch combination.
Halloway fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD2#
Rowlands looking to score a takedown here. Halloway is defending well but Rowlands drives through and ends up in Halloway's guard.
Halloway working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rowlands.
Rowlands is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Halloway wants to stand and escape but Rowlands is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Rowlands is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rowlands landing some decent shots from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halloway wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rowlands manages to pass to side control. #SU2#
Rowlands postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Halloway to stand up. #T3##CL2#
Rowlands gets a clinch.
Rowlands gets through Halloway's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rowlands prevents a body shot from Halloway. #TD2#
Rowlands jumps into guard, dragging Halloway to the mat.
Rowlands is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Rowlands performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Rowlands lands with a punch from half guard.
Halloway is trying to stand.
Halloway wants to stand back up but Rowlands manages to pass into side control.
Halloway is letting Rowlands control him for a moment.
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 Min Halloway will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Halloway throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rowlands counters with a thumping low kick. #CL2#
Rowlands moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Rowlands drags the fight down to the ground.
Rowlands is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rowlands looking for a guillotine here but Halloway defends easily.
Halloway is looking to stand up but Rowlands won't let him. #T1#
Rowlands has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rowlands slips under a jab from Halloway.
Rowlands shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rowlands fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Halloway scores with a nice strike.
Rowlands gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Halloway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Min Halloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Rowlands.
Halloway rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rowlands moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rowlands takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Rowlands takes the fight into the clinch.
Halloway digs a right hand underneath Rowlands's ribcage. Rowlands let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Halloway misses with an elbow strike.
Halloway throws an elbow that misses. #BC2#
Rowlands breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rowlands tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Halloway paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Halloway seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rowlands shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Halloway counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Halloway feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rowlandss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rowlands shoots in for a takedown but Halloway shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rowlands is breathing heavily.
Halloway swinging wildly here.
Rowlands wants to clinch up but Halloway keeps it at a distance.
Halloway misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
Rowlands slips a straight right by Halloway.
Rowlands wants to counter the offense by Halloway and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Halloway gets tackled into the cage by Rowlands. Rowlands maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Rowlands is trying to trip Halloway. He has hold of a leg but Halloway is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rowlands persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Halloway is looking to stand back up but Rowlands counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Halloway.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#REVR#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rowlands in particular looking to stall.
Halloway tries to kick Rowlands off in order to stand up. Rowlands Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halloway is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Rowlands tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rowlands has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Min Halloway will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Rowlands with a lazy takedown attempt
and Halloway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Halloway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rowlands is trying hard to land a takedown here. Halloway sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Halloway tests Rowlands's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Halloway, as that shot connected.
Rowlands fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rowlands throws a head kick that misses.
Rowlands tries to clinch but Halloway is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowlands closes the distance looking to clinch
and Halloway makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rowlands takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Halloway lands a hook that stumbles Rowlands back into the cage. Halloway follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Rowlands to the canvas! Halloway pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Rowlands has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Min Halloway!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Min Halloway waved his t-shirt featuring Annihilation Apparel's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: AnC 3: Rue, Britannia!
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
Snow missing with a left hand there. Halloway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Halloway manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Halloway throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Snow counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Well, if Snow is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB2#
Snow is trying for a kimura here. Halloway looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Snow wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jon Snow!
After winning the bout, Jon Snow thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: AnC 2: Bones vs. Moss
Date: Feb 25, 2018

#R1#
Sli swats away the attempt to clinch by Halloway.
Sli is trying hard to land a takedown here. Halloway sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Halloway tries to clinch there but Sli circles away.
Halloway tries to clinch but Sli moves out of range.
Halloway stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Halloway throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Halloway tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Halloway - just one landing.
Halloway looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Halloway wants to clinch up but Sli keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halloway scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sli swats away the attempt to clinch by Halloway.
Sli is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Halloway.#T1#
Halloway fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sli drops down looking for a counter takedown but Halloway sprawls and moves away.
Halloway lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Sli can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Halloway and Sli drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Halloway.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Min Halloway!
Min Halloway very nearly forgot to thank Annihilation Apparel amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: AnC 1: First Blood
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1##CL#
Siu gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Siu manages to break the clinch.
Siu looks for a takedown but Halloway sprawls well.
Siu throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Siu instigates a clinch. #BC#
Siu manages to break the clinch.
Halloway misses with a double jab #CL#
and Siu moves into the clinch.
Halloway lands a body punch.
Halloway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siu avoids the elbow strike from Halloway, against the cage.
Halloway is pressed up against the cage. Siu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Halloway down to the mat. Halloway avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Halloway throws a series of punches but Siu avoids them all with ease.
Siu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Siu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Halloway moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Halloway connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Siu's hands.
Siu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A counter left hand to the body from Siu misses its target.
Halloway stuffs the takedown attempt from Siu. Siu gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xaito Siu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halloway misses the shot to the body.
Siu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sloppy strikes from Halloway. Those never looked like landing.
Siu tries to counter by clinching up but Halloway breaks away and moves out of range.
Halloway misses with a two punch combination.
Siu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Halloway sprawls and moves away.
Halloway fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Siu has Halloway up against the cage in a clinch.
Siu trying to land knees to the body. #T2#
Siu prevents a body shot from Halloway.
Halloway prevents the takedown attempt.
Halloway avoiding damage as Siu throws knees to the body.
Halloway tries a knee to the head but Siu blocks it.
Halloway tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Siu tries to land knees in the clinch but Halloway avoids the damage to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Siu.
Halloway creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Halloway blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Siu goes for a takedown attempt but Halloway pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Siu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Siu can't get the takedown.
Halloway can't find room to land a body shot as Siu controls the action.
Siu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Halloway.#BC#
Siu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Siu throws a body shot but no joy.
As Siu backs off Halloway throws a huge counter combo but Siu manages to avoid it all.
Halloway tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Siu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Halloway misses with a series of wild punches.
Siu throws a right and a left that Halloway avoids nicely.
Siu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Halloway as he avoids it easily. #T4#
Halloway connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Siu momentarily.
Halloway tries to close the distance and clinch up but Siu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Siu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Siu misses with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Halloway as Siu shoots in.
Siu is breathing heavily.
Halloway stuns Siu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Halloway scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halloway misses with a series of wild punches.
Halloway listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Siu throws a series of punches but Halloway avoids them all with ease.
Halloway lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC2#
Siu is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Min Halloway dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Halloway misses.
Min Halloway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Halloway is looking to clinch but Siu is avoiding it.
Halloway throws an overhand right that drops Siu like a sack of potatoes! Halloway dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Min Halloway!

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