Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: PANDA 68
Date: Jan 03, 2021

#R1#
Joukani throws a nice inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Batho there.
Rou Joukani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joukani moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Joukani throws a big shot that misses.
Batho drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Joukani.
Batho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joukani.
Batho misses with a looping left.
Joukani throws a big counter head kick but Batho avoids it with no problem.
Batho misses with a two punch combination.
Batho walks into a stiff left hand from Joukani.
Batho misses with a hook.
Batho blocks a head kick by Joukani.
Batho misses the shot to the body.
Batho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joukani.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joukani throws a combination. Batho tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Joukani tries a head kick but it misses.
Joukani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joukani fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Batho.
Joukani misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Joukani swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Batho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joukani misses with a head kick.
Joukani misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joukani's coach down at Zenarals' House was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Joukani's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Joukani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Batho.
Batho appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Batho misses with a looping right.
Batho tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Joukani lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice jab there from Batho.
Donk. Batho catches Joukani right on the button with a cross.
Joukani lands with a cross.
Joukani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by Joukani misses
letting Batho counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Batho.#ROC#Joukani is rocked!
Batho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joukani was well out of range. Poor timing from Batho.
Joukani is still on wobbly legs! Can Batho finish him?
Batho throws a big shot that misses.
Batho misses with a hook.
Joukani seems to have recovered his senses.
Joukani slips a straight right by Batho.#T2#
Batho takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Batho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Batho takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Batho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joukani motions for Batho to come forward. Joukani throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Batho takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Batho throws a body shot but no joy.
Batho takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice body punch from Batho.
Joukani moves away from the strike by Batho.
Joukani paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Batho.
Joukani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Batho scores with a jab to the jaw.
Joukani thuds his right hand into Batho's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Joukani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batho moves away.
Batho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crunch! Joukani slams his shin into Batho's torso.#T3#
Joukani throws a hook but Batho blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Batho misses the target.
Batho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Batho misses the target.
Joukani throws a big counter head kick but Batho avoids it with no problem.
Batho scores with a nice right hand.
A left and a right from Joukani both land. Nice combination.
Batho throws a hook to the side of Joukani's head but Joukani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joukani misses with a few strikes there.
Joukani staying out of range there.
Joukani wants to land a leg kick but Batho is out of range.
Joukani attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Joukani throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little feinted left hand from Batho on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Joukani slips a jab from Batho.
Joukani moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Joukani tries a low kick but Batho avoids it.
Batho lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joukani ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Joukani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Joukani's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Batho misses with a straight left.
A big left from Batho misses.
Batho avoids a kick to the body.
Joukani listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Joukani.
We've been told by Batho's head coaches at Torcida MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Joukani misses with the body kick
and Batho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Batho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Batho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Batho slips a straight right by Joukani.
Joukani throws a poor cross that misses
and Joukani takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joukani changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Joukani - that will leave a mark!
Batho takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Batho missing with a left hand there. Joukani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Batho misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rou Joukani dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Joukani looks to land a left hand but Batho moved out of range nicely.
Joukani scoring well with a low kick there.
Joukani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joukani is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Batho fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Joukani is out of range.
Batho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Joukani counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A slow jab from Joukani misses its intended target.
It looked like Batho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A leg kick checked by Batho.
Batho is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Batho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Batho throws a body shot but no joy.
Joukani throws a sloppy head kick and Batho moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joukani scores with a sloppy right hand. Batho should have avoided that one.
Joukani has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Batho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joukani throws a series of punches but Batho avoids them all with ease.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Batho might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Batho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Joukani counters with a slapping leg kick.
Joukani uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Batho.
A nice inside leg kick there by Joukani. That's going to slow Batho down. #T1#
Joukani scores with a kick to the midsection.
Joukani throws a quick inside leg kick.
Batho finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Batho lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Joukani misses with a body shot
and Batho counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Joukani thinking.
A big right from Batho misses.
Joukani swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Batho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joukani throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Joukani fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Batho walks forward, straight into a front kick from Joukani.
Batho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joukani.
Batho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joukani.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batho looks to throw the jab but Joukani is out of range.
Joukani shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Batho eats them both and turns towards Joukani to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Batho will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Batho throws a jab but it's blocked by Joukani. #T2#
Batho ducks right into an uppercut from Joukani.
Joukani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batho manages to avoid it.
Batho is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Batho walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Joukani takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Batho throws out a loose jab but Joukani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rou Joukani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Batho throws a predictable looking body shot
and Joukani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joukani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batho moves away.
Joukani throws a wild body kick that Batho sees coming a mile off.
Joukani scores with a decent looking hook.
Batho misses with a straight left.
Joukani misses with a lunging right hand
and Batho counters with a nice low kick that buckles Joukani's knee momentarily.
Joukani tries to land a front kick but Batho steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big left from Joukani misses.
Batho throwing a counter right hand but Joukani manages to avoid it.
Joukani takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Joukani shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Batho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Batho takes one to the side of the head.
Batho tried to score with a low kick but Joukani checks it.
Batho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joukani.
Joukani throws a head kick but Batho moves out of range.
Joukani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Batho.
Joukani gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Batho lands with a good body shot.
Batho misses with a hook. Joukani ducked under it nicely.
Joukani was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Batho 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.
Batho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joukani.
Joukani flicks out a counter leg kick but Batho steps away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Joukani will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Joukani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Batho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Batho swings for the body but Joukani moves out of range.
Batho scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Batho moves out of range of the body kick.
Joukani scores with a crisp jab that stopped Batho in his tracks. #T4#
Batho takes a head kick and keeps coming.
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!
Joukani connects with a crisp jab.
A big right from Batho misses.
A jab from Batho misses.
Joukani tries to work over Batho's front leg with a kick but Batho checks it.
Joukani throws a right hand that misses
and Batho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joukani goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Batho scores with a jab.
Batho lands a slapping body shot.
Joukani dips to his left and cracks Batho with an uppercut!
Joukani fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Batho has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Batho with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Joukani to score with a decent uppercut.
Joukani misses with a kick to the body.
Batho takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Joukani throws a head kick that half lands. #ROC2#Batho is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rou Joukani showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Batho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Joukani slips under a jab from Batho.
Batho throws a poor cross that misses
and Joukani counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Joukani ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Joukani takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Joukani thuds his right hand into Batho's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Batho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joukani manages to avoid it.
Batho misses with a hook.
Joukani scores with a leg kick.
Batho fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Joukani looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Batho misses with a left hand
letting Joukani counter with a right hand.
Joukani slips a straight right by Batho.
Joukani scores with a jab to the body.
Joukani goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joukani throws a quick inside leg kick.
Joukani's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Batho connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Joukani scrambles back to his feet.
Batho jabs Joukani to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Joukani buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Batho misses the shot to the body.
Batho takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Joukani will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Joukani fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Batho on the side of the head.
Joukani throws a front kick aimed at Batho's knee but Batho avoids it well.
Joukani takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Joukani has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Batho lands a right hook to the body.
Batho throws a right hand that misses
and Joukani counters with a nice body kick.
Batho throws a right hand that misses
and Joukani counters with a nice uppercut.
Joukani scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Batho blocks the leg kick.
Joukani connects with a good right hand that stumbles Batho. Batho circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tshephang Batho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Batho defending well as Joukani loads up on a big left hand.
Joukani looks to land a combination but Batho avoids it well.
Joukani takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Batho lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Joukani at a distance.
Joukani throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Batho to counter with a crisp jab.
Batho throws a good cross that connects.
Batho misses with a straight right.
Batho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joukani looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Joukani fakes the leg kick and cracks Batho in the body.
A big left from Batho misses.
Batho throws a shot from downtown. Joukani moves away and avoids it.
Batho takes a swing at Joukani's ribcage but misses.
Batho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joukani digs a good body shot into Batho's ribs.
Joukani scores with a jab to the jaw.
Batho moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Joukani lands a nice looking body kick.
Joukani scores with a one two! Batho had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Joukani lands a nice looking kick to the body. Batho takes a step back to recover.
Batho needs to keep his hands up - Joukani had a free shot at his head there.
Joukani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Batho takes a swing at Joukani's ribcage but misses.
Joukani takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Joukani tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice shot lands for Joukani.
Joukani misses with a hook
and Batho counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joukani throws a jab when Batho was well out of range.
Batho throwing a counter right hand but Joukani manages to avoid it.
Joukani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Batho.
Batho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Joukani misses with an uppercut. Batho saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Batho misses the target.
Batho works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rou Joukani is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Joukani bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Batho throws out a loose jab but Joukani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joukani lands a body shot.
Joukani lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Batho moves out of range of the body kick from Joukani.
Batho misses with a straight right.
Batho throws a lazy uppercut
and Joukani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Batho takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joukani digs a good hook to Batho's body.
Batho throws a leg kick that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Batho.
Batho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joukani sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Batho moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJoukani.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rou Joukani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Joukani 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rou Joukani!
A less than humble Rou Joukani misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: PANDA 52
Date: Nov 29, 2020

#R1#
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Batho misses with a body punch
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Batho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith scores with a hook.
Batho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Batho.
Batho throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batho was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Batho takes one to the chin there.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1##CL2#
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Batho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow. #BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Batho connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Russ Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Batho.
Smith dives in and grabs Batho's left leg, looking for a takedown. Batho pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Batho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Tshephang Batho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Batho throws out the jab.
Smith appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've been told by Batho's head coaches at Torcida MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Batho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Russ Smith has been cut.
Smith thuds a left hand into Batho's body.
Smith connects with a crisp jab. #T2##TD2#
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smith is looking to advance position but Batho won't allow it.
Batho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Batho blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Smith prevents Batho from improving his position.
Smith is pressing down on Batho's thigh, looking to free his foot. Batho is holding on for now.
Batho is not content to let Smith control the position.#T3#
Batho wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Batho does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith slows the pace down in half guard.
Smith is looking to stall here but Batho recovers full guard.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith controlling from the top position.
Batho bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVR##T4#
Batho tries to stand but Smith is controlling from the bottom.
Batho's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smith seems keen to control Batho's posture.
Batho tries to stand but Smith is controlling from the bottom.
Batho showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Batho trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Russ Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Russ Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Batho connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Batho loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Batho's head back.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Batho.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Batho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Batho to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Batho at a distance.
Batho throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith misses with a hook. Batho ducked under it nicely.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Batho counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Batho lands with an overhand left.
Smith lands with a hook. Batho tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Batho looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batho was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.#T2#
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Batho swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
Smith swings for the body but Batho moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Batho.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batho misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Batho counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Batho throws a body shot but no joy.
Batho misses with a hook.#T3#
Batho misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Batho bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smith moves away from the strike by Batho.
Batho looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Batho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Batho looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Batho swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Batho looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.#T4#
Batho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Batho with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Batho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Batho sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Smith lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tshephang Batho will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Russ Smith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Batho gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smith to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Batho controlling the position.
Smith postures up in Batho's guard and throws a big left but Batho blocks it.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Batho gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith pulls Batho in close to prevent any damage.
Smith controls Batho momentarily but Batho frees himself. #T1#
Batho is looking to stand up but Smith won't let him.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smith holds on and takes a little breather.
Batho has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smith is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Batho swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith misses with a body shot
and Batho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Batho avoids the body shot from Smith.
It looked like Batho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Batho.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith lands with a hook. Batho tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Batho counters with a straight right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Batho misses the target.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Batho stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Batho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Batho walks into a jab.
A slow jab from Batho misses its intended target.
Smith changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Batho lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Batho.
It looked like Batho was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Batho throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Batho lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2#
Smith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Batho looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Russ Smith.
I think Smith 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russ Smith!

Event: PANDA 43
Date: Nov 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Batho as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Cebu Chon has been cut.
Batho throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Batho takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Batho is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chon with a body shot.
Chon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Batho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Batho is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Chon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Batho bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chon's head backwards.
Batho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Batho.
Chon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Batho throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Batho avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Batho 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.
Batho avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Batho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batho moves away.
Chon throws a lazy head kick
and Batho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Chon is rocked!
Chon looks to throw a body kick
and Batho 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 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tshephang Batho!

Event: GC 356 Mahoney vs Corson
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batho lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zapp fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zapp looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Batho is looking to counter punch.
Zapp fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice shot by Batho.
Zapp fails to land the takedown.
Tshephang Batho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Zapp.
Zapp slips under a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zapp is defended easily by Batho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Batho gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zapp trying to control but Batho is working from the bottom. #T1#
Zapp postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Batho keeping moving, preventing Zapp from controlling successfully.
Zapp missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zapp wants to control from the top but Batho keeps moving.
My spies in Blood^and^Guts inform me that Zapp has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Batho wants to get back to his feet but Zapp is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zapp tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Batho counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zapp thinking.
Zapp misses with a few strikes there.
Johnny Zapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zapp or perhaps it was just good defense by Batho, which made it look bad.
Batho is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zapp cracks Batho with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tshephang Batho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zapp with a lazy takedown attempt
and Batho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zapp closes the distance and clinches up with Batho, looking for a takedown. Zapp pushes Batho against the cage but Batho circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zapp is looking to clinch. #T3#
Zapp tries to clinch
and Batho counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Zapp drives through with a takedown into Batho's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Zapp drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Batho manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zapp has Batho in his guard.#REVR#
Zapp wants to sweep here but Batho controlling him for the moment.
Batho wants to stand but Zapp has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Zapp is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Batho defends well.#T4##SUB2#
Zapp is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Batho is aware though and is defending well.
Batho tries to stand but Zapp is controlling from the bottom.
Zapp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Batho not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tshephang Batho dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Zapp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zapp with a poor takedown
and Zapp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been told by Batho's head coaches at Iron mikes mma that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zapp fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zapp with a poor takedown
and Batho counters with a right hand to the body.
Zapp with a lazy takedown attempt
and Batho counters with a nice body shot.
Tshephang Batho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Zapp.
Nice sprawl there from Batho as Zapp shoots in.
Batho is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Zapp rushes Batho and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zapp blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Zapp jumps guard and drags Batho to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Zapp has a closed guard, preventing Batho from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batho trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T1#
Batho controls from within his opponent's guard.
Batho trying to control the position from guard on top but Zapp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zapp is trying to hold Batho in close to prevent damage but Batho has managed to pass into half guard.
Batho tries to stand but can't do so whilst Zapp controls his leg. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Zapp tries to clinch but Batho moves out of range.
It looked like Batho was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zapp staying out of range there.
Batho takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zapp wants to clinch up but Batho keeps it at a distance.
Batho went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zapp gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zapp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zapp throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Batho's waist but Batho gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zapp off to one side.
Johnny Zapp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Batho leaves Zapp with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zapp.#T3#
Batho swats away the attempt to clinch by Zapp.
Batho clobbers Zapp with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Batho throws a nice looking combination but Zapp bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zapp is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Batho with a body shot.
Jab from Batho.
Batho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zapp counters with a nice body shot.
Zapp shoots for a takedown but Batho saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Batho seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zapp tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Batho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zapp with a lazy takedown attempt
and Batho counters with a nice uppercut.
Zapp closes the distance but Batho moves to the side
and Batho counters with a thumping low kick.
Batho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zapp can do to turn this around?
Zapp takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T4#
Batho connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#Zapp is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zapp moves to clinch but Batho breaks away
and Batho scores with a counter punch that sends Zapp to the canvas! Batho smells blood - he's punishing Zapp with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Zapp has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tshephang Batho!

Event: PF23 Tiotio v Nti
Date: Jun 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopette throws a poor cross that misses
and Batho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lopette catches Batho with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lopette ducks right into an uppercut from Batho.
Lopette avoids the head kick by Batho.
Batho blocks a leg kick.
Batho is looking to counter punch.
Batho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lopette. #KD#
Batho lands a big head kick that sends Lopette tumbling to the mat! Batho takes a step backwards and waves Lopette back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Lopette is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Bornas Lopette has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopette looks to score with a jab to the body but Batho is just out of range.
Lopette pivots, looking for a leg kick but Batho is out of range and Lopette settles back down.
It looked like Batho was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've been told by Batho's head coaches at Kung Pao that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lopette connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Batho cracks a nice hook into Lopette's ribs.
Batho throws a monster overhand right that drops Lopette! Batho follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tshephang Batho!
The defeated Bornas Lopette had this to say: 'I'll Train Harder And Win My Next Fight Fans, Sorry For My Loss. '.

Event: UnderGround FC 87
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1#
Simone lands a nice hook to Batho's body. Batho takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Batho has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Simone finds it's way round the side to connect with Batho's head.
Simone throws a jab when Batho was well out of range.
Simone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Simone wants to land a leg kick but Batho is out of range.
Simone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Batho misses with a looping left.
Simone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Batho is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice cross by Simone.
Simone scores with a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Simone. That's going to slow Batho down. #T1#
Batho with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Simone to score with a decent uppercut.
Batho swats away the attempt to clinch by Simone.
Simone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Batho. That did some damage!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Simone.
Simone stuns Batho with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Simone tries to clinch up but Batho circles away and keeps his distance.
A slapping body kick lands there for Simone.
A swing and a miss from Simone.
A counter left hand to the body from Batho misses its target.
Simone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Batho's sensitive parts. #T2#
Simone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Batho.
Simone misses with a leg kick
and Batho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Joey Simone has been cut.
Simone scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simone avoids the head kick by Batho.
Batho lands a nice shot that snaps Simone's head back.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Simone, right into the meat.
Batho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simone misses with a low kick.
Batho thinks about countering with a head kick.
Simone lands a right hook to the body.
Batho misses with a looping left.
Joey Simone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Simone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Simone avoids the body shot from Batho.
Simone is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Batho scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Batho throws the left hand but Simone avoids the punch easily.
Batho misses with a head kick.
Batho takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Crunch! Simone slams his shin into Batho's torso.
Simone misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Simone. That snapped Batho's head back.
Simone scores with a nice right hand.
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!
Simone slips a jab and a cross from Batho. #T4#
Simone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Batho momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Simone. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Batho misses the target.
Simone just misses with a punch to the body.
Batho throwing a counter right hand but Simone manages to avoid it.
Batho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Simone lands with an uppercut that bounces Batho off the cage and back into range.
Batho tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Simone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Batho is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Simone throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL2#
Batho gets tackled into the cage by Simone. Simone maintains the clinch.
Simone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Simone scores with a nice short uppercut.
Batho blocking some punches.
Simone tries to throw a body punch but Batho avoids it by throwing Simone back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Batho.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Simone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Simone's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Simone fakes the leg kick and cracks Batho in the body.
Simone lands a nice looking body shot.
Batho throws a lazy right hand but Simone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Simone darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Simone thows a leg kick but Batho checks it
and Batho makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Batho will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Simone with a jab.
Simone lands a head kick. Batho smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Simone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from Batho.
Simone has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Simone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Simone throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Batho on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simone manages to avoid it.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Simone.
Simone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Batho. That did some damage!
That kick from Simone tenderised Batho's leg. Batho is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Simone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Batho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simone lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Simone. #BC2#
Simone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simone throws a wild body kick that Batho sees coming a mile off.
Batho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Simone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good leg kick by Simone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Simone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Batho's sensitive parts. #T2##CL2#
Simone has managed to clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Batho. #BC2#
Simone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Simone. That's going to slow Batho down.
Simone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simone lunges at Batho with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Batho's hand.
Simone explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Batho moves out of range of the body kick from Simone.
Simone misses with a low kick.
Simone scores with the left hand. Batho knows he should have avoided that one.
A low kick from Simone misses
and Batho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Batho throws a body punch but Simone moves out of range.
Batho misses with a looping left.#T3##CL2#
Simone clinches with his opponent.
Simone tries to throw a body punch but Batho avoids it by throwing Simone back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simone.
Simone struggles to land a body shot inside as Batho controls his hands.
Simone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Batho lands with a short shot to the head.
Simone tries to pull guard but Batho won't allow it.
Simone has a couple of punches blocked by Batho.
Batho pushes Simone back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Batho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Batho throws a punch but it's blocked by Simone.
Simone takes a shot to the head.
Batho misses with a punch on the inside.
Simone tries to throw a body punch but Batho avoids it by throwing Simone back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simone.
Batho blocks a body shot from Simone.
A body shot lands from Batho.
Batho tries a body shot but Simone blocks it. #BC2#
Simone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Simone feints and then cracks Batho's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Batho down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Simone - that will leave a mark!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simone throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Simone scores with a head kick.
Simone stuns Batho with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Simone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Batho throws a right hand that misses
and Simone counters with a stiff right hand.
Good leg kick by Simone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A solid leg kick lands there for Simone.
Batho checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Simone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joey Simone'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. 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#
Batho takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big left from Simone misses.
Batho swings widly with a right hand
and Simone counters with a nice body shot.
A shot to the liver by Simone. Beautiful body shot.
Batho throws out a loose jab but Simone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batho misses with an uppercut
and Batho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simone throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batho throws an off balance right hand
and Simone counters with a thumping low kick.
Batho checks a low kick from Simone.
Batho throws a big shot that misses.
Simone thuds his shin into the meat of Batho's side.#T1#
Batho gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Simone counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Simone.
Simone misses with an attempted mid kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Batho misses its target.
Simone lands with a shot to the body.
Simone takes a swing at Batho's ribcage but misses.
Batho throws a head kick that misses.
Simone motions for Batho to come forward. Simone throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Batho tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Batho with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Simone to score with a decent uppercut.
Simone darts in trying to clinch
and Batho counters with a straight right hand.
Tshephang Batho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Simone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batho moves away.
It looked like Batho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Simone misses with a body kick.
Batho throws a jab but it's blocked by Simone.
Batho lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Batho 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.
Batho tries to land a body kick
and Simone counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batho has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Simone.
Simone looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T3#
Simone scores with a sloppy right hand. Batho should have avoided that one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Simone.
Batho throws a lazy uppercut
and Simone counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL2#
Simone darts in and clinches Batho up against the cage.
Batho has a couple of punches blocked by Simone.
Batho trying to control the position but instead, Simone has worked for underhooks and has pushed Batho into the cage.
Batho misses with some punches.
Simone tries a body shot but Batho blocks it.
Simone digs a right hand underneath Batho's ribcage. Batho let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Simone is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Batho to keep the fight standing.
Joey Simone seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Batho creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Simone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Simone digs a right hand underneath Batho's ribcage. Batho let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Simone is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Batho to keep the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Batho. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Simone creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Simone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Batho misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Simone jumps guard and drags Batho to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Simone looking to control.
Batho wanted to stand there but Simone had control of the position.
Batho missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Joey Simone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Simone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Batho tries to stand but Simone is controlling from the bottom.
Simone is looking to sweep but instead, Batho has passed into half guard.
Simone wants to control but Batho is keeping busy and won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Simone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Simone 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Simone!
A very excited looking Joey Simone 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: UnderGround FC 78
Date: Dec 21, 2019

#R1#
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown but Batho shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Batho tries to sprawl but Ivanov drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Ivanov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Batho defends it well.
Ivanov wants to pass the guard but Batho is defending well.
Batho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Batho is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Team Croatia, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ivanov stops Batho from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batho is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ivanov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Ivanov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Batho defends it well. #T1#
Batho pushes Ivanov off looking to stand but Ivanov dives back in and keeps control.
Batho regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ivanov. #SUB2#
Ivanov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Batho is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ivanov, into his guard. #REVR#
Batho wants to get up but he can't break Ivanov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Batho stays in close to Ivanov's body and controls the position.
Batho stops Ivanov from standing up.
Batho wanted to stand there but Ivanov had control of the position.
Batho is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Ivanov wants to stand but Batho is controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ivanov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Batho manages to pass to side control.
Ivanov is trying to escape back to his feet but Batho uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Batho is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ivanov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ivanov wants to get back to his feet but Batho is dominant here and he's now got Ivanov's back!
Ivanov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3#
Batho trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ivanov doesn't escape.
Ivanov is trying to get back to his feet but Batho has full control of the position and if anything, Ivanov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Good control from Batho.
Ivanov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Batho controlling from the back.
Ivanov is trying to stand back up.
Ivanov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T4#
Batho controlling the position well here. Ivanov rolled but Batho kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ivanov is trying to get back to his feet but Batho has full control of the position and if anything, Ivanov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#ES2#
Ivanov manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
A big left from Batho misses.
Batho thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ivanov if he has to take too many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tshephang Batho dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ivanov has his takedown stuffed
and Batho counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ivanov thinking.
Ivanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Batho.
Batho scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ivanov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Batho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD#
Batho lands a big head kick that sends Ivanov tumbling to the mat! Batho takes a step backwards and waves Ivanov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Ivanov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivanov fails with the takedown
and Batho counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Ivanov out cold! What a finish! Batho is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tshephang Batho!

Event: UnderGround FC 66
Date: Nov 23, 2019

#R1#
Terrorelli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Batho stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Batho misses the jab.
Batho takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Batho loads up on a big right hand but Terrorelli slips the punch.
Terrorelli wants to clinch.
Terrorelli lands a two punch combo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Batho.
Batho moves out of range as Terrorelli strikes.
A jab from Terrorelli misses.
Terrorelli just misses with a punch to the body.
Batho circles away from the clinch attempt.
Terrorelli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Batho cracks Terrorelli with an open hand slap.
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!
Terrorelli ducks under a wild hook from Batho.
A swing and a miss from Batho.
A big left from Batho misses.
Terrorelli throws out a loose jab but Batho uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Terrorelli punishes Batho's body with a nice straight punch.
Batho swats away the attempt to clinch by Terrorelli.
Terrorelli swings widly with a right hand
and Batho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Batho throws a shot from downtown. Terrorelli moves away and avoids it.
Batho walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Terrorelli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Batho with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Batho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Terrorelli.
Terrorelli throws a predictable looking body shot
and Batho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Terrorelli misses with a hook. Batho ducked under it nicely.
Batho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Terrorelli.
Batho with a hook.
Terrorelli drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Terrorelli connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Batho throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Terrorelli misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Batho catches Terrorelli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Terrorelli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Terrorelli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Batho.
Terrorelli moves out of range as Batho strikes.
Batho swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Terrorelli.
Terrorelli's corner calls for a 1-2. Terrorelli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Batho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Batho misses with the combination.
Terrorelli throwing a counter right hand but Batho manages to avoid it.
Batho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Terrorelli.
Batho throws a looping overhand right but Terrorelli ducks down to avoid it.
Batho lunges at Terrorelli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Terrorelli's hand.
Batho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Terrorelli doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice jab there from Batho.
Batho's jab looks to have found its range, popping Terrorelli under the eye.
Batho needs to keep his hands up - Terrorelli had a free shot at his head there.
Batho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Terrorelli.
Batho misses with a straight right.
It looked like Terrorelli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Terrorelli takes a swing at Batho's ribcage but misses.
Terrorelli ducks under a wild hook from Batho.
Batho looks to throw the jab but Terrorelli is out of range.
Terrorelli misses with an uppercut. Batho saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Terrorelli. Batho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Batho lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Terrorelli scores with a one two! Batho had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Terrorelli throws a hook but Batho avoids it easily.
Terrorelli moves into range and connects with a jab.
Batho lands a head kick. Terrorelli smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Terrorelli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Batho.
Terrorelli ducks right into an uppercut from Batho.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Terrorelli misses the target.
Batho lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Terrorelli slips a jab from Batho.
Terrorelli ducks under a wild hook from Batho.
Terrorelli is looking to counter punch.
Terrorelli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Batho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Batho's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Terrorelli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Batho scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Terrorelli works the jab nicely.
Terrorelli throws a body punch but Batho moves out of range.
Batho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Batho plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Batho misses with a hook.
It looked like Terrorelli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Batho loads up on a big right hand but Terrorelli slips the punch.
Batho moves out of range of the strikes.
Terrorelli just misses with a punch to the body.
Batho takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Batho 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.
Batho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Terrorelli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Batho takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL#
Terrorelli takes the fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Terrorelli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Batho is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Terrorelli is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Terrorelli.
Batho misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tshephang Batho 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#
Batho throws a good cross that connects.
Batho cracks Terrorelli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Batho throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Batho keeps the fight on the outside.
Batho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Terrorelli.
Terrorelli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Batho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Terrorelli.
Batho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Terrorelli throws a body punch but Batho moves out of range.
Terrorelli throws the left hand but Batho avoids the punch easily.
Batho lands a nice hook to Terrorelli's body. Terrorelli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Batho walks into a straight right hand from Terrorelli.
Terrorelli misses with a left hand
and Batho makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Batho plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Batho misses the target.
Terrorelli throws a shot from downtown. Batho moves away and avoids it.
Tshephang Batho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batho misses with a head kick.
Terrorelli misses with a hook. Batho ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Batho moves away from the strike by Terrorelli.
Batho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Terrorelli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Terrorelli takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Terrorelli misses with a straight right.
Terrorelli throws a body punch but Batho moves out of range.
Batho throws a sloppy head kick
and Terrorelli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Terrorelli slips a straight right by Batho.
Terrorelli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Terrorelli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Batho.
A counter left hand to the body from Terrorelli misses its target.
Good leg kick by Batho there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Terrorelli is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Batho! But no joy.
Batho misses with a head kick.
Terrorelli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Batho on the side of the head.
Batho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Batho missing with a left hand there. Terrorelli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Batho throws a low kick, looking for Terrorelli's leg but Terrorelli calmly moves out of range.
Terrorelli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Batho throws a lazy uppercut
and Terrorelli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batho throws a good cross that connects.
Batho avoids the body shot from Terrorelli. #T2#
Batho slips a jab from Terrorelli.
Batho jabs at Terrorelli's body.
Terrorelli scores with a jab to the jaw.
Batho throws the left hand but Terrorelli avoids the punch easily.
Batho throws a hook but Terrorelli blocks it.
Terrorelli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Batho circles away quickly and effectively.
Terrorelli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Batho.
Terrorelli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Batho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Batho throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Terrorelli.
Batho lands a high kick!
A combination from Batho does no damage.
Batho tries a head kick but it misses.
Terrorelli throws a shot from downtown. Batho moves away and avoids it.
Batho doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Terrorelli wants to clinch up but Batho keeps it at a distance.
Terrorelli takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Batho moves out of range as Terrorelli strikes.#T3#
A cross from Batho lands.
Terrorelli moves out of range as Batho strikes.
Terrorelli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A shot to the body from Batho misses
letting Terrorelli counter with a right hand.
Terrorelli connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Batho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Batho throws a shot from downtown. Terrorelli moves away and avoids it.
Terrorelli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Batho in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Terrorelli misses with a straight right.
Terrorelli throws a predictable looking body shot
and Batho counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Batho.
Batho throws a head kick that misses.
Batho throws a low kick but Terrorelli moves out of range easily.
Batho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Terrorelli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Batho lands with a right hand.
Tshephang Batho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batho scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Terrorelli throws a looping overhand right but Batho ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Batho lands a nice shot that snaps Terrorelli's head back.
Batho scores with a nice head shot.
Terrorelli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batho moves away.
Terrorelli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Batho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Batho throws an overhand right that lands on Terrorelli's shoulder, as Terrorelli tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Terrorelli misses the target.
Terrorelli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Batho.
Batho throws a hook to the side of Terrorelli's head but Terrorelli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Batho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Batho moves away from the strike by Terrorelli.
Terrorelli blocks a jab.
Batho avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Batho's jab looks to have found its range, popping Terrorelli under the eye.
Terrorelli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Terrorelli throws out a loose jab but Batho uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tshephang Batho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Terrorelli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Batho lands with a cross.
Nice jab there from Batho.
Batho swinging wildly here.
Batho turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Terrorelli pushes Batho up against the cage in a clinch.
Batho gets through Terrorelli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Batho on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Batho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Batho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Batho stalling the fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Batho. #ROC2#
Terrorelli is rocked!
Batho working aggressively here.
Oh Terrorelli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Batho content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Batho misses with some punches.
Terrorelli seems to have got his legs back now.
Terrorelli blocking some punches.
Batho has a couple of punches blocked by Terrorelli.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Terrorelli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Terrorelli lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Batho lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Terrorelli backwards.
Terrorelli lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Batho scores with a nice short uppercut.
Batho swings wildly with an uppercut but Terrorelli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Batho pressing his opponent against the cage.
Terrorelli looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Terrorelli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Terrorelli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Batho scores with a nice short uppercut.
Terrorelli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Batho throws a head punch that misses.
Terrorelli lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Batho or not.
Batho has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Terrorelli seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Batho can turn it around.
Batho stalling in the clinch.
Batho tries to work over Terrorelli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Batho as the two fighters clinch.
Tobi Terrorelli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tshephang Batho is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Terrorelli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Batho backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Terrorelli fails to land.
Batho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Batho wants to stall.
Terrorelli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Terrorelli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Terrorelli has a couple of punches blocked by Batho.
Batho lands a shoulder strike.
Terrorelli throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Batho.
Batho avoiding damage as Terrorelli throws knees to the body.
Batho blocks an uppercut.
Batho struggles to land a body shot inside as Terrorelli controls his hands.
Batho throws a head punch that misses.
Terrorelli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Batho.
Batho scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Terrorelli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tshephang Batho seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Batho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Batho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Terrorelli blocking some punches.
Terrorelli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Terrorelli working aggressively here.
Batho lands a nice uppercut.
Terrorelli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Batho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Batho misses with the head strike.
Terrorelli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Batho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Terrorelli misses with the head strike.
Terrorelli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Batho throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Terrorellis head.
Terrorelli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Terrorelli has a couple of punches blocked by Batho. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Terrorelli.
Batho blocks an uppercut.
Batho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Terrorelli throws a punch but it's blocked by Batho.
Terrorelli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Batho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Terrorelli's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Terrorelli.
Batho has a couple of punches blocked by Terrorelli.
Terrorelli throws a punch but it's blocked by Batho.
A nice left hand lands by Batho.
Batho scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Terrorelli throws a head punch that misses.
Batho lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Terrorelli backwards.
Batho is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Batho throws a punch but it's blocked by Terrorelli.
A bit of stalling here from Batho.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Terrorelli.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tshephang Batho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Batho 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tshephang Batho!

Event: UnderGround FC 56
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1#
Rocks tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Batho counters with a straight right hand.
Rocks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batho was well out of range. Poor timing from Rocks.
Batho fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rocks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Batho misses with a wild body shot.
Batho sets himself, and Rocks steps forward looking for the clinch! Batho avoids it this time.
Rocks misses with a hook. Batho ducked under it nicely.
Batho swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Batho connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocks loads up on a big right hand but Batho slips the punch.
Batho throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Batho connects with a right hand. Rocks shakes it off.
Rocks throws a hook to the side of Batho's head but Batho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Batho circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Rocks drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Batho follows Rocks to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tshephang Batho!
The defeated Jason Rocks had this to say: 'You watched fight. I got money. Win-win.'.

Event: UnderGround FC 49
Date: Oct 02, 2019

#R1#
Burunduks looks for a takedown but Batho sprawls well.
Batho connects with a high kick.
Burunduks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Batho counters with a crisp right that sends Burunduks to the canvas! Batho follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tshephang Batho!

Event: UnderGround FC 37
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1#
Batho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from You Man misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from You Man is defended easily by Batho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You Man moves to clinch but Batho breaks away
and Batho counters with a nice uppercut.
You Man shoots for a takedown but Batho saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Batho swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Batho wants to land a leg kick but You Man is out of range.
Batho scores with a jab to the jaw.
You Man dives in and grabs Batho's left leg, looking for a takedown. Batho pushes down on You Man's head and hops out.
Tshephang Batho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of I Love You Man.
You Man misses with a straight left.
Batho throws a quick counter head kick but You Man was just out of range.
You Man misses with a takedown attempt - Batho sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
You Man tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Batho defends well and You Man ends up having to push Batho into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T2#
Batho throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
so You Man counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Batho holds on and takes a little breather.
Batho is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst You Man is controlling him.
You Man stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Batho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Batho wants to stand up but You Man is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tshephang Batho dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
You Man will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Batho throws the left hand but You Man avoids the punch easily.
You Man tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
You Man shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Batho but Batho pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Batho misses with a wild body shot.
And You Man tries to counter it with a takedown but Batho pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batho throws a hook but You Man avoids it easily.
You Man takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
You Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Batho.
And You Man tries to counter it with a takedown but Batho pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tshephang Batho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
You Man slips under a jab from Batho.
You Man feints the counter takedown.
You Man misses with a takedown
enabling Batho to counter with a crisp jab.
Tshephang Batho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of I Love You Man.
Batho misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and You Man counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Batho is looking to stand up but You Man isn't so interested in that idea.
You Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
You Man stays in close to Batho's body and controls the position.
You Man wants to pass the guard but Batho is keeping the position.
Batho wants to stand but You Man is controlling the position.
You Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Batho wants to get back to his feet but You Man is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You Man shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Batho sprawls well. Batho wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. You Man gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tshephang Batho dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Batho connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between You Man's hands.
Tshephang Batho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
You Man throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Batho's waist but Batho gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing You Man off to one side.
You Man shoots and misses
and Batho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You Man slips under a jab from Batho.
You Man is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
You Man fails with the takedown
and Batho counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
You Man is rocked!
Tshephang Batho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of I Love You Man.#T1#
Batho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but You Man manages to avoid it.
Batho is looking to slow You Man down with leg kicks.
Batho shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Batho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Batho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
You Man feints the counter takedown.
Batho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that You Man can do to turn this around?
The fight stays on the outside here - You Man looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Batho misses with an uppercut. You Man saw that one coming.
You Man shoots in for a takedown but Batho shows good takedown defense.
Batho looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Batho throws a sloppy head kick and You Man moves out of range easily.
You Man gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Batho counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. You Man is lucky that one didn't land flush.
I Love You Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Batho.
You Man changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tshephang Batho!

Event: UnderGround FC 28
Date: Aug 10, 2019

#R1#
McCracken throws a lazy right hand but Batho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#KD2#
Batho cracks McCracken with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! McCracken looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Batho finish him? #ROC2#
McCracken is rocked!
McCracken misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Batho! But no joy.
Batho lands with a thumping leg kick.
McCracken on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCracken shoots in and drives through. Batho sprawls well.
McCracken fails with the takedown
and Batho counters with a leg kick.
McCracken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Batho is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McCracken with a body shot.
Batho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCracken is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Batho.
McCracken tries to clinch up
and Batho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh McCracken is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
McCracken with a poor takedown
and Batho rattles McCracken with a well-timed uppercut counter. - McCracken tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Batho dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving McCracken stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tshephang Batho!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2018

#R1#
Freitas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Batho's waist but Batho gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Freitas off to one side.
Batho was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Freitas is looking to clinch.
Freitas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Batho counters with an inside leg kick.
Freitas fails to land the takedown.
Batho throws a fast counter high kick but Freitas manages to duck under it in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabio Vitor Freitas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batho connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batho throws a head kick that Freitas semi-blocks. #CUT2#
It looks like Fabio Vitor Freitas has been cut.
Batho lands a head kick. Freitas smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Freitas throws a combination that misses
and Batho counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Batho throws a head kick that Freitas semi-blocks. #ROC2#
Freitas is rocked!
Freitas with a poor takedown
and Batho counters with a series of strikes. Freitas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Oh Freitas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Freitas swings widly with a right hand
and Batho counters with a leg kick.
Freitas is breathing heavily.
The fighters circle, before Batho throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Freitas's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Batho lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Tshephang Batho!

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