Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: AKF 45 | Durand vs. Diego
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1#
Route ducks right into an uppercut from Backman.
Backman lands a front kick.
Backman with a nice cross.
A slow jab from Backman misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Route misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Backman misses the target.
Backman connects with a leg kick.
Route has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cloud9 in the buildup to the fight.
Route displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Backman throws out the jab.
Route tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Backman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Route takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Backman cracks a nice hook into Route's ribs.#T1#
Route on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Backman lands a jab to the head.
Route uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Backman.
Route appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Route throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Backman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Backman.#CUT2#It looks like En Route has been cut.
Backman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Route under the eye.
Backman misses with a hook to the body
and Route counters with a nice body shot.
Backman is looking to land body kicks.
Backman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Route cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Backman scores with a body shot. #T2#
Route looks for the body kick but Backman saw that one coming.
Route throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
George Backman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Backman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Route to score with a decent uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Route.
A big left from Route misses.
Backman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Route in his tracks.
Route misses the shot to the body.
Backman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Backman throws a sloppy head kick and Route moves out of range easily.
Route was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

George Backman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on En Route's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Route takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Route checks a low kick from Backman.
Route looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Backman throws a series of punches but Route moves out of range.
Route throwing a counter right hand but Backman manages to avoid it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Backman.
Backman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Backman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Backman checks a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Backman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Route throws a leg kick that is checked
and Backman counters with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Route.
Backman misses with a looping left.
Backman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Backman thuds his shin into the meat of Route's side.
Backman tries a head kick but it misses.
Route was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Backman misses with a double jab
and Route counters with a nice uppercut.
Backman tries to score with a low kick but Route moves his leg out of the way.
Backman connects with a high kick.
Backman fails to land with a series of punches.
Backman tries to land a leg kick but Route saw it coming and moves away.
And Route counters with a quick kick to the body but Backman blocks it.
Backman throws a head kick that misses.
And Route counters with a quick kick to the body but Backman blocks it.#T2#
Route checks a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Backman - just one landing. #ROC2#Route is rocked!
Backman closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Route out cold! Route corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). George Backman!
After winning the bout, George Backman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: AKF 41 | Lee vs. Elizondo
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Nice jab there from Mendoza.
Mendoza throws a right hand that misses
and Backman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mendoza misses with a left hand
and Backman counters with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Backman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Mendoza misses the target.
Backman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Daniel Mendoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Mendoza misses.
Mendoza throws out a loose jab but Backman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mendoza misses with an uppercut
and Backman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Backman misses the target.
Mendoza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mendoza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Backman manages to avoid it.
Mendoza has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Backman looks to land a right hand but Mendoza moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Mendoza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Backman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Backman slips under a jab.
Mendoza throws the left hand but Backman avoids the punch easily.
As Mendoza looks to move away, Backman throws a big counter combo but Mendoza just gets out of the way.#T1#
Mendoza misses with a hook. Backman ducked under it nicely.
Mendoza connects with a jab.
Backman lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#It looks like Daniel Mendoza has been cut.
Backman throws a combination that misses
and Backman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Backman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Backman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mendoza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Mendoza finds it's way through Backman's defenses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Backman.
Mendoza throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Backman to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Backman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mendoza now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Backman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Backman avoids the body shot from Mendoza.
Backman moves out of range of the strikes.
Mendoza misses with a left hand
and Backman counters with a nice kick to the body. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Mendoza misses the target.
Mendoza lands a body shot.
Backman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mendoza jabs Backman right on the nose. Backman blinks but takes it well.
Backman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Backman avoids the body shot from Mendoza.
Backman is looking for a counter combo.
Mendoza keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Mendoza.
Mendoza slips a jab and a cross from Backman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Backman slips under a jab.
Mendoza checks a low kick from Backman.
Mendoza tries to counter with a clinch but Backman shakes him off and moves away.
Mendoza clobbers Backman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC2#Backman is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Daniel Mendoza will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel Mendoza's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mendoza lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oh Backman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
George Backman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Backman catches Mendoza with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mendoza connects with a stiff jab that staggers Backman - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Daniel Mendoza!
Our winner, Daniel Mendoza, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: AKF 37 | Turner vs. Backman
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
Backman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Backman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Turner throws a leg kick that is checked
and Backman finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Backman swinging wildly here.
Backman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
Backman slips a jab from Turner.
Backman swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner blocks a low kick nicely.
Backman has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Turner is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Backman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turner circles away quickly and effectively.
Turner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Backman has time to react.
Backman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Turner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Backman misses with a head kick.
Backman lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Backman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Backman tests Turner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Backman.
Backman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Backman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Backman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheers as Backman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Turner doesn't seem phased though.
Turner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Turner throws a leg kick
and Backman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Backman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Backman checks a leg kick.
Turner works Backman's body with a nice hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Backman blocks a leg kick.#T2#
Turner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Backman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Turner throws an overhand right that lands on Backman's shoulder, as Backman tries to avoid the shot.
Backman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Backman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Backman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Backman avoids a kick to the body.
Backman ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Backman unleashes a big counter combination but Turner bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
That kick from Turner tenderised Backman's leg. Backman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Backman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turner.
Backman blocks a leg kick.
Backman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner takes a swing at Backman's ribcage but misses.
Turner clobbers Backman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #KD2#
Backman lands a head kick that bluckles Turner and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Backman no doubt looking to push for a finish!#ROC2#Turner is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, George Backman should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Backman slips the punch.#CUT2#It looks like Elgin Turner has been cut.
George Backman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Backman slips under a jab.
Turner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Backman on the side of the head.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Backman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Elgin Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Backman throws a lazy right hand but Turner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Turner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Backman throws a right hand that Turner ducks under and follows up with a left that Turner also avoids with ease.
George Backman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turner takes a kick to the side of the head.
Oh Turner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Backman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner seems to have got his legs back now.
Backman missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner throws a leg kick that misses.
Turner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Backman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Backman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Backman lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Turner.
Backman throws a wild body kick that Turner sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Backman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Good work by Turner as he checks the leg kick.
Turner lands with a nice body punch.
Backman throws a head kick that misses.
Turner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Turner tries to work over Backman's front leg with a kick but Backman checks it.
Backman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Backman was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Backman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner throws a low kick but Backman moves out of range easily.
Backman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Backman blocks a head kick by Turner.
Backman connects with a body shot.
Turner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Backman moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Backman connects with an inside leg kick.
Backman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Backman lands a nice hook to Turner's body. Turner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Turner is looking to score with low kicks.
Backman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Backman misses with a few strikes there.
Turner is looking to counter punch.
Turner tests Backman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turner misses with a lunging right hand
and Backman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turner throws a leg kick but Backman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Turner misses with a hook.
Backman scores with a hook.
Backman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Backman throws a poor cross that misses
and Turner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Turner throws a poor cross that misses
and Backman makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Turner really felt that one!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but George Backman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Elgin Turner's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
That kick from Turner tenderised Backman's leg. Backman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Backman walks into a left hand.
Backman tries to bum rush Turner with a series of wild strikes but Turner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A clash of legs there as Backman blocks the low kick.
Turner missing with a left hand there. Backman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Backman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Backman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Backman.
Backman misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
Backman moves out of range as Turner throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Backman.
Backman thinks about the counter body kick.
Donk. Turner catches Backman right on the button with a cross.
Backman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Backman staying out of range there.
Backman shapes to counter with a head kick.
A big left from Turner misses. #T1#
Turner misses with a leg kick
enabling Backman to counter with a crisp jab.
Backman connects with the punch.
Backman throws a leg kick but Turner sees it coming and moves out of range.
Backman misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Turner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Backman throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Turner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Backman under the eye.
Turner misses with a wild combination.
Turner lunges at Backman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Backman's hand.
Backman walks into a straight right hand from Turner.
Backman lands a jab to the head.
Good work by Backman as he checks the leg kick.
Turner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Backman.
Backman misses with a low kick. #T2#
Turner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Backman replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Turner blocks it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Backman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Backman throws a head kick but Turner moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Backman.
A jab from Turner misses.
Backman throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Turner misses the jab.
Turner is looking to land body kicks.
Turner thumps Backman with a low kick.
Turner scores with a leg kick.
Backman lands a head kick. Turner smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Backman is looking for the big counter here.
Backman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turner circles away quickly and effectively.
Good leg kick by Turner.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Elgin Turner did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Elgin Turner's cut.
That's time! Turner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Backman misses with a wild body shot.
Backman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Backman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turner.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Backman is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Backman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Turner connects with the punch.
Turner scores with the left hand. Backman knows he should have avoided that one.
Backman misses with a wild combination.
A swing and a miss from Backman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner connects with a solid leg kick.
Turner looks to land a left hand but Backman moved out of range nicely.
Backman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Turner looks to land a body kick but Backman moved away.
Turner lands with an uppercut that bounces Backman off the ropes and back into range.
Turner moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T1#
Turner does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Turner lands a jab to Backman's midsection.
Turner moves away from the strike by Backman.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Backman. That's going to slow Turner down.
Turner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Backman defending well as Turner loads up on a big left hand.
Backman replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Turner blocks it well.
Backman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Backman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A bone on bone clash there as Backman blocks the leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Backman blocks the leg kick.
Backman tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Turner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Backman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T2#
A cross from Turner lands.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Backman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turner scores with a sloppy right hand. Backman should have avoided that one.
A thudding body kick lands there by Backman!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
Backman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turner.
Good shot there by Backman.
Backman walks into a left hand. #ROC#Backman is rocked!
Backman blocks a head kick by Turner.
Backman is still on wobbly legs! Can Turner finish him?
Turner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Turner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Turner.
A combination from Turner does no damage.
Turner thuds a left hand into Backman's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Turner misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Turner lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elgin Turner had his way with George Backman in that round.
The cut man is working on Elgin Turner's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Backman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turner connects with a leg kick.
Turner throws a shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Backman scores with a four punch combination!
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Backman.
Backman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Backman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Turner scores with a nice body kick.
Backman walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Elgin Turner thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: AKF 32 | Dimitrov vs. Durand 2
Date: Dec 25, 2021

#R1#
Rram misses with a leg kick
and Backman counters with a body kick that stops Rram in his tracks momentarily.
Rram swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rram. Backman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Backman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Backman throws out a leg kick but Rram moves out of range and Backman only half commits.
Rram scores with a body shot.
Rram looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rram misses with a left hand
and Backman counters with a straight right hand.
Rram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Backman.
Nice uppercut there from Rram.
Backman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rram fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Backman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rram rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Backman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rram throws a one two combo.
Backman throws a series of punches but Rram avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Backman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rram catches Backman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rram misses with a combination
and Backman counters with a series of strikes. Rram will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Backman. Rram does a little dance to reset his feet.
Backman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rram connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Backman scrambles back to his feet.
Backman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Rram misses.
Rram steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Backman.
Backman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Backman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rram has time to react.
Rram throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rram throws a right and a left that Backman avoids nicely.
Backman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yajson Rram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rram staying out of range there.
Backman misses with a double jab.
Jab by Rram.
Rram misses with a lunging right hand
and Backman counters with a three punch combo that has Rram backing up. Rram nods at Backman to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rram wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Backman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rram is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rram takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Backman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rram.
Rram keeps Backman at a distance using the push kick.
Rram bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A punch combination from Rram misses.
Rram misses with a wild body shot.
Backman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Backman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Backman misses the jab.
Backman connects with the punch.
Rram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Backman manages to avoid it.
Backman misses with a hook. Rram ducked under it nicely.
Backman scores with the left hand. Rram knows he should have avoided that one.
Backman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rram misses with a double jab
and Backman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Rram looks to score with a jab to the body but Backman is just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Backman.#ROC2#Rram is rocked!
Rram throws an ugly left hook that misses
and as Rram tries to reset, Backman cracks him with a perfect counter right hand that drops him to the mat! Rram is trying to get up but he's doing the chicken dance and face plants back to the floor - that's enough for the referee and he's called the bout! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). George Backman!
A victorious George Backman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: AKF 28 | Turner vs. Keenan
Date: Nov 27, 2021

#R1#
A big left from Wright misses.
Wright throws a body punch but Backman moves out of range.
Backman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright .
It looked like Backman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Backman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Backman blocks a jab.
Wright just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBackman.
Wright slips a jab from Backman.
Backman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright .
Wright avoids the body shot from Backman.
Wright lands with a good body shot.
Backman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Backman connects with a body shot that sends Wright 's belly button to the back.
Backman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backman throws a lazy right hand but Wright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cleon Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Backman throws a jab when Wright was well out of range.
Backman throws a sloppy head kick and Wright moves out of range easily.
Backman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Backman moves out of range as Wright strikes.
Backman misses with a two punch combination.
Wright lands a leg kick that knocks Backman off balance momentarily.#T1#
Backman misses with a straight left.
Wright throws a lazy uppercut
and Backman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Backman misses with an uppercut
and Wright counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wright throws a head kick that misses.
Wright misses the jab.
A lazy left from Wright finds it's target.
Backman looks to score with a jab to the body but Wright is just out of range.
Wright moves away from the strike by Backman.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wright misses with a hook
and Backman counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the liver by Wright . Beautiful body shot.
Wright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wright throws an off balance right hand
and Backman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Backman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wright scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Backman gets tackled into the ropes by Wright . Wright maintains the clinch.
Wright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Backman throws a punch but it's blocked by Wright .
Backman misses with some punches.
Wright stalls.
Wright is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Backman is keeping busy.
Backman tries to break free but Wright pushes him back against the ropes.
Wright lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Backman breaks the clinch.
Wright lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Wright misses
and Backman counters with a series of strikes. Wright will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Backman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T3#
Wright gets cracked there but stands up to it. #ROC#Wright is rocked!
Wright misses with a body shot.
Wright is still on wobbly legs! Can Backman finish him?
Backman misses with a few strikes there.
Wright throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Backman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Backman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wright .
Backman throws a leg kick
enabling Wright to counter with a crisp jab.
Wright seems to have recovered his senses.
Wright swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Backman.
Wright scores with a nice strike.
Backman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Backman throws a jab but it's blocked by Wright .
Backman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wright circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Wright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wright .
Wright misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Backman blocks a jab.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Backman manages to avoid it.
Backman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright .
Backman is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Wright misses with a right hand
and Backman counters with a right hand to the body.
Wright lands a head kick!
Backman throws a shot to the body.
Wright takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice defenses there by Backman.
Backman avoids the head kick by Wright .
Backman throwing a counter right hand but Wright manages to avoid it.
Backman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Backman throws a sloppy head kick
and Wright counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Backman misses with a wild combination.
Wright takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wright throws a hook but Backman blocks it.
Backman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wright .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that George Backman will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Backman staying out of range there.
Wright throws a jab when Backman was well out of range.
Backman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wright .
Wright throws a poor cross that misses
and Backman counters with a stiff right hand.
Wright throws a looping overhand right but Backman ducks down to avoid it.
Wright slips a straight right by Backman.
Backman ducks under a wild hook from Wright .#CL2#
Wright closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Backman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Backman manages to break the clinch.
Wright rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Backman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wright walks into a straight right hand from Backman.
Wright tries to clinch up.
Backman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wright is out of range and Backman settles back down. #T1#
Wright pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Backman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright .
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Backman manages to avoid it.
Backman lands with an uppercut that bounces Wright off the ropes and back into range.
Backman throws out a loose jab but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). George Backman!
A relieved looking George Backman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Cleon Wright had this to say: 'Hats off to mikie best manager in the game this can crusher is a bum im retiring cause ive got no chin in abit '.

Event: AKF 23 | Ringnes vs. Durand
Date: Oct 23, 2021

#R1#
Backman misses with a looping left.
Keenan looks to land a combination but Backman avoids it well.
Good shot there by Backman.
Keenan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Backman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Backman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Backman.
Backman has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Keenan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Keenan throws a nice outside leg kick.
A punch combination from Backman misses.
Backman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Keenan throws a sloppy head kick and Backman moves out of range easily.
Keenan throws a hook to the side of Backman's head but Backman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Backman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A jab from Keenan misses.
Backman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keenan.
Backman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Backman looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range.
Backman throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan.
A slapping body kick lands there for Keenan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Backman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Backman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Keenan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Keenan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Backman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Backman.
Backman misses with a straight right.
Keenan connects with a solid leg kick.
Keenan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Backman.
Backman is looking to chop away at Keenan's legs.
Backman throws a lazy right hand but Keenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Keenan tries to counter by clinching up but Backman breaks away and moves out of range.
Backman misses with a head kick.
Keenan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Keenan tried to score with a low kick but Backman checks it.
Backman misses with a series of wild punches.
Backman throws a sloppy head kick and Keenan moves out of range easily.
Backman throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan.
Keenan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Keenan throws a sloppy head kick
and Backman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keenan delivers a nice body kick.
Backman throws a sloppy head kick and Keenan moves out of range easily.
Good exchange - Keenan coming out on top.#T2#
Backman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keenan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Backman blocks a head kick by Keenan.
Backman misses with a wild combination.
A swing and a miss from Keenan.
Keenan gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Backman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Keenan scores with a shot to the body.
Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Backman.
Backman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keenan.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Keenan.
Nice uppercut there from Backman.
A jab from Backman does it's job there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Keenan.
It seemed like Backman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Backman digs a good body shot into Keenan's ribs.
Keenan throws a leg kick which misses Backman's front leg but catches the back leg as Backman tries to avoid it.
Keenan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Keenan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Keenan throws a looping overhand right but Backman ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Backman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away.
Keenan is looking to counter the offense by Backman and move into the clinch.
Keenan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Backman doesn't seem bothered though.
Keenan cracks Backman with a good jab.
Sloppy strikes from Backman. Those never looked like landing.
Backman misses with a body kick.
Backman misses with a looping left.
Keenan misses with a hook
enabling Backman to counter with a crisp jab.
Backman connects with a right hand. Keenan shakes it off.
Backman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Keenan's head.
Backman throws a leg kick but Keenan checks it.
Keenan lands a lovely overhand right.
Backman throws a head kick that misses.
Backman slips a jab from Keenan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Backman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Keenan misses with a leg kick
and Backman counters with a good, hard body kick but Keenan shrugs it off.
Backman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Keenan tries to land a leg kick but Backman saw it coming and moves away.
As Keenan backs off Backman throws a huge counter combo but Keenan manages to avoid it all.
Ryan Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Backman throws a nice looking combination but Keenan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Keenan stalks Backman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Backman's face. Backman staggers backwards, shaken.
Backman misses the jab.
Good shot there by Keenan.
Backman moves out of range of the body kick.
Backman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Backman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Backman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Keenan misses with a low kick as Backman jumps back.
A jab from Backman misses.
Keenan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Backman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Backman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Keenan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Backman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keenan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keenan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Backman's sensitive parts.
Keenan cracks Backman with a good jab.
Backman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keenan.
Keenan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Backman lands a nice looking body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but George Backman 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#
Backman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keenan throws out the jab.
Backman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Backman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Keenan circles away quickly and effectively.
Backman connects with a leg kick.
Backman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keenan.
Backman throws a head kick but Keenan moves out of range.
Backman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Backman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Keenan tries to counter by clinching up but Backman breaks away and moves out of range.
Backman misses with a hook. Keenan ducked under it nicely.
Backman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice shot lands for Backman.
A lazy left from Keenan finds it's target.
Keenan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Keenan misses with a series of wild punches.
A big left from Keenan misses.
Backman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keenan connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Backman manages to avoid it.
Backman lands a glancing blow to the side of Keenan's head.
George Backman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Backman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Keenan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Backman scrambles back to his feet.
Backman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Backman takes one to the chin there.
Backman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keenan.
Keenan is looking to chop away at Backman's legs.
Backman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Backman gets tackled into the ropes by Keenan. Keenan maintains the clinch.
Keenan throws a head punch that misses.
Keenan working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Backman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Keenan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Keenan.
Keenan misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Backman manages to break the clinch.
Keenan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keenan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
Backman moves out of range of the strikes.
Backman throws a leg kick but Keenan moved away.
Keenan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Backman misses the target.
Backman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Keenan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Keenan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Backman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keenan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Keenan.
Ryan Keenan is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The fighters circle momentarily. Backman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Keenan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Backman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Backman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Keenan misses.
Keenan misses with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Keenan.
Backman connects with a crisp jab.
Keenan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Backman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Backman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Keenan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Backman. Backman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Keenan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Keenan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A low kick lands for Keenan.
Keenan wants to slow Backman down by chopping away at his legs.
Keenan missing with a left hand there. Backman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Backman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Backman misses with a low kick.
Backman misses with a hook.
Keenan is looking to counter the offense by Backman and move into the clinch.
Backman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Keenan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Backman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Keenan is able to avoid easily.
Backman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Keenan checks it well.
Backman slips a jab and a cross from Keenan.
Both fighters circling a little - Keenan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Backman throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan's shoulder, as Keenan tries to avoid the shot.
Keenan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Keenan missing with a left hand there. Backman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keenan scores with a sloppy right hand. Backman should have avoided that one.
Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Backman.
Keenan avoids the head kick by Backman.
Keenan scores with a nice body kick.
Backman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keenan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keenan slips a jab from Backman.
Keenan walks into a left hand.
Backman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Backman misses the jab.
Keenan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Keenan fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Backman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Keenan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Backman.
Keenan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Keenan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Keenan throws a right hand that misses
and Backman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Keenan dominated that second round.
That's time! Keenan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Backman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Keenan backs up against the ropes.
Keenan throws a leg kick but Backman moved away.
Backman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Keenan momentarily.
Backman throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan.
Backman misses with a wild combination.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Keenan.#CL#
Keenan closes the distance and clinches.
Keenan throws a head punch that misses.
Keenan misses with the head strike.
Backman takes a shot to the head.
Backman blocks an uppercut.
Backman is trying to break free.
Keenan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Backman takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Backman is trying to break the clinch but Keenan is controlling him.
Backman is trying to break the clinch but Keenan has him pressed against the ropes. #T1#
Keenan scores with a shot to the side of Backman's head.
Backman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Keenan letting Backman take a breather here.
Backman has had enough of the clinch but Keenan keeps him there for the moment.
A nice left hand lands by Keenan. #ROC#Backman is rocked!
Keenan prevents Backman from breaking the clinch.
Backman is still on wobbly legs! Can Keenan finish him?
Keenan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Backman backwards.
Backman is trying to break the clinch but Keenan is controlling him.
Keenan creates a bit of distance and cracks Backman with a big uppercut! Backman goes down! The referee pushes Keenan away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Backman make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Keenan takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ryan Keenan!
Ryan Keenan was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: AKF 19 | Robbins vs. Koistinen
Date: Sep 25, 2021

#R1#
Whok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Backman throws a hook to the side of Whok's head but Whok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Whok throws a push kick but Backman slaps the foot to one side.
Whok scores with a nice head shot.
Whok is looking to clinch.
Whok lands a leg kick that knocks Backman off balance momentarily.
Whok closes the distance looking to clinch
and Backman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whok is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Backman throws out a counter right but Whok avoids it with no problem.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Backman checks a leg kick.
Backman flicks out a counter leg kick but Whok steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whok attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Whok blocks a head kick by Backman.
Backman throws a body punch but Whok moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Backman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Whok - the referee stops the clock and Backman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Whok. Backman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A head kick misses from Backman.
Backman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Backman moves out of range of the body kick.
Whok looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Whok fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Backman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Whok throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Backman unleashes a big counter combination but Whok bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Backman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Whok is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Whok.
Whok lands a nice shot to the body.
Backman misses with a low kick.
Whok throws a hook but Backman blocks it.
Backman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Backman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Piger Whok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Backman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Whok moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice jab there from Whok.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A thudding body kick lands there by Whok!
Backman throws a body punch but Whok moves out of range. #T2#
Backman checks a leg kick.
Whok scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A slapping leg kick lands for Whok.
Whok blocks a jab.
Whok looks to score with a jab to the body but Backman is just out of range.
Whok scores with a jab. Backman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Whok is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Backman throws a sloppy head kick and Whok moves out of range easily.
A shot to the body from Whok misses
and Backman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Backman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Backman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Backman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Whok wants to clinch.#T3#
Whok throws the left hand but Backman avoids the punch easily.
Whok throws a predictable looking body shot
and Backman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Whok wants to clinch up but Backman keeps it at a distance.
Backman connects with a jab.#ROC2#Whok is rocked!
That kick from Whok tenderised Backman's leg. Backman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Whok does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Whok misses with an uppercut
and Backman counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Whok badly! He tries to strike back but Backman puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Whok out cold! Oh man, Whok will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). George Backman!
An out of breath George Backman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: AKF 16 | Cobb vs. Robbins
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
Backman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bastard throws a sloppy body shot
and Backman counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Bastard is rocked!
A slow jab from Bastard misses its intended target.
Bastard is still on wobbly legs! Can Backman finish him?
Bastard throws a right hand that Backman ducks under and follows up with a left that Backman also avoids with ease.
Bastard seems to have recovered his senses.
Crunch! Backman slams his shin into Bastard's torso.
Backman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bastard throws out the jab.
Bastard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Backman scores with a one two! Bastard had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Backman moves out of range as Bastard strikes.
That kick from Backman tenderised Bastard's leg. Bastard is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bastard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Backman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bastard throws out a loose jab but Backman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Backman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A slapping leg kick lands for Backman.
Backman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bastard.
Backman scores with a jab to the body.
Bastard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bastard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Backman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bastard.#T1#
Bastard swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Backman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bastard.
Backman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Backman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Backman slips under a jab from Bastard.
Nice cross by Bastard.
Nice defenses there by Backman.
Bastard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Backman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Backman fakes the leg kick and cracks Bastard in the body.
Bastard misses with a combination
and Bastard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Backman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bastard throws a body shot but no joy.
Bastard misses with a right hand
letting Backman counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bastard drops his guard momentarily, allowing Backman to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Bastard! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Backman takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). George Backman!
George Backman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: AKF 15: Magomedov vs. Fairtex
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
Zy is looking to land body kicks.
Backman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zy missing with a left hand there. Backman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zy throws a leg kick but Backman moved away.
Backman swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Zy counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Backman on his ass! Backman wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!#ROC#Backman is rocked!
George Backman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zy cracks Backman with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Backman is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Backman is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Backman could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Vos Zy!
A very excited looking Vos Zy 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: 8L 89 - Hype Hunters #1
Date: Jul 28, 2021

#R1#
Backman misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Backman tries to keep at a distance but Green has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Backman breaks the clinch.
Backman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#It looks like Mick Green has been cut.
Green takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Green keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Backman.
Backman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Green scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A telegraphed right hand from Backman misses the target.
Backman throws a big shot that misses.
Backman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Backman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Green sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Backman misses with a low kick as Green jumps back.#CL2#
Green fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Backman, pushing him back against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Green's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Backman throws a head kick but Green moves out of range.
Green looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Green misses with a hook. Backman ducked under it nicely.
Green works Backman's body with a nice hook.
George Backman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Backman misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Backman tries to keep at a distance but Green has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Green breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Green swings for the body but Backman moves out of range.
Backman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Backman misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Backman coming out on top.
Green walks into a straight right hand from Backman.
Green slips a jab from Backman.
Backman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Green.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Green! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Green. Backman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Backman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Backman throws an off balance right hand
and Green counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Green blocks a head kick by Backman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green lands a right hook to the body.
Backman misses with a looping right.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Backman. Green shrugs it off though.
Backman throws a right hand that Green ducks under and follows up with a left that Green also avoids with ease.
Backman misses with a combination
and Green connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Backman tries a head kick but it misses.
Backman throws a jab but it's blocked by Green.
Backman throws a right and a left that Green avoids nicely.
Backman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green.
Backman does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Backman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice defenses there by Green.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that George Backman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mick Green's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Green, as that shot connected.
Green tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Backman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Backman throws a head kick but Green moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Green! But no joy.
Backman takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses.
Green loads up on a big right hand but Backman slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Green misses the target.
Backman lands a jab to the nose.
Backman swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Green to counter with a crisp jab.
Backman loads up on a big right hand but Green slips the punch.
Backman throws a head kick but Green moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Backman misses.
Jab, jab by Green - just one landing.
Green wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Green throws a big shot that misses.
Backman staying out of range there.#T1#
Backman throws a hook to the side of Green's head but Green sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Backman looks to land a right hand but Green moved out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Backman. That's going to slow Green down. #CL2#
Green closes the distance and clinches.
Green is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Backman is defending well for now.#BC#
Backman breaks the clinch.
Backman throws a hook but Green avoids it easily.
Green is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Backman with a body shot.
Green misses with a looping right.
Backman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Green just manages to avoid it.
George Backman is winning the standup battle so far.
Green takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Green tries to close the distance and clinch up but Backman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Backman throws a leg kick but Green checks it.
Green looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Backman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Backman misses with a looping right.
Backman throws a head kick but Green moves out of range.
Green lands with an overhand left.#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Backman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Backman lands a head shot.
Backman takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses.
Backman misses with a left hand
and Green counters with a nice uppercut.
Backman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A swing and a miss from Green.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Backman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Green.
Decent striking displayed by Green there.
Backman swings widly with a right hand
and Green counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Green is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Backman throws a head kick that misses.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Backman moves away.
Green connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Backman's hands.
Green keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Backman.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mick Green will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mick Green's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Green moves out of range of the strikes.
Green takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Backman does it's job there.
Green with a nice cross.
Green checks a leg kick.
Green misses with a looping left.
Green slips a jab from Backman.
Green now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Backman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Green misses with a body punch
and Backman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Backman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mick Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Backman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Backman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Green is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Backman.
Backman misses with a low kick.#T1#
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Backman was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.
Backman throws a head kick that Green semi-blocks. #ROC#Green is rocked!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Backman here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Backman plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Green swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Green face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). George Backman!
During a confident post fight interview, George Backman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: 8L 86 - A Tommy Lee Event
Date: Jul 15, 2021

#R1#
Magomedov throws a series of punches but Backman avoids them all with ease.
Magomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Backman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the head.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Magomedov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Backman. Backman obviously looking to wear him down.
Backman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Magomedov staggers Backman with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Backman looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! No! He's back down again! 9...10 - he's can't beat the count and Magomedov is victorious!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Magomed Magomedov!
During a confident post fight interview, Magomed Magomedov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: 8L 80 - Lorry Driver
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1#
A combination from Backman does no damage.
Backman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Backman lands a head kick. Biernat smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Backman gets tackled into the ropes by Biernat. Biernat maintains the clinch.
Backman is trying to push Biernat away but Biernat has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Backman breaks from the clinch.
Mateusz Biernat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Backman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Biernat.
Biernat tries to clinch there but Backman circles away.
Backman throws a series of punches but Biernat moves out of range.
Biernat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Biernat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backman swats away the attempt to clinch by Biernat.
Biernat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Backman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Biernat moves in looking to clinch but Backman pushes him off.
Backman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Biernat swinging wildly here. #T1#
Biernat tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Backman counters with a one-two to the body.
Biernat throws a head kick but Backman moves out of range.
Backman throwing a counter right hand but Biernat manages to avoid it.
Biernat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Backman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Backman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Biernat closes the distance looking to clinch
and Backman counters with a series of strikes. Biernat will be more careful next time no doubt.
Biernat tries to bum rush Backman with a series of wild strikes but Backman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Backman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Biernat moves in looking to clinch but Backman pushes him off.
It looked like Backman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Biernat wants to clinch up but Backman keeps it at a distance.
Biernat walks into a stiff left hand from Backman.#T2#
Backman connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Biernat's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Biernat - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). George Backman!
George Backman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: 8L 71 - BLM
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
Backman throws an overhand right that lands on Adesanya's shoulder, as Adesanya tries to avoid the shot.
Backman misses with a body kick.
As Backman looks to move away, Adesanya throws a big counter combo but Backman just gets out of the way.
Backman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Adesanya counters with a two punch combo.
Backman lands with a shot to the body.
Backman lunges at Adesanya with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Adesanya's hand.
Backman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Adesanya takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Backman as he connects with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Backman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Backman.
Backman digs a good body shot into Adesanya's ribs.
We've been told by Adesanya's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Backman thumps Adesanya with a low kick.
Backman throws out a leg kick but Adesanya moves out of range and Backman only half commits.
Adesanya moves forwards but Backman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Backman is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Backman is looking to slow Adesanya down with leg kicks.
Adesanya tries to clinch but Backman moves out of range. #T1#
Backman misses with a left hand
and Adesanya makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Backman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Adesanya on the side of the head.
Adesanya's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Backman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Adesanya scrambles back to his feet.
Backman clobbers Adesanya with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Backman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Backman lands with a nice combination. Adesanya backs away looking to recover.#ROC2#Adesanya is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Carlton Adesanya has been cut.
Backman throws a series of punches but Adesanya avoids them all with ease.
Backman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Backman throws a leg kick
and Adesanya counters with a three punch combo that has Backman backing up. Backman nods at Adesanya to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC#Backman 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!
Backman keeps the fight on the outside.
Backman is still on wobbly legs! Can Adesanya finish him?
Adesanya tries to clinch there but Backman circles away.
Adesanya is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Adesanya shuts the power down on Backman. Lights out, game over! Adesanya is your winner.

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

Event: 8L 66 - Davis Jr
Date: Apr 21, 2021

#R1#
Backman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Backman counters with a three punch combo that has Baracuta backing up. Baracuta nods at Backman to acknowledge the strikes.
Baracuta misses with a body shot
and Backman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baracuta looks to land a body kick but Backman moved away.
Baracuta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Baracuta keeps Backman at a distance using the push kick.
Baracuta is looking to clinch but Backman is avoiding it.
Backman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Baracuta moves away from the strike by Backman.
Backman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baracuta scores with the left hand. Backman knows he should have avoided that one.
Backman throws a right and a left that Baracuta avoids nicely.
Backman cracks Baracuta with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baracuta takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Backman misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Backman connects with a nice looking jab.
Backman misses with a wild body shot.
Baracuta stuns Backman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Baracuta gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Baracuta moves away from the strike by Backman.
Backman throws a jab but it's blocked by Baracuta.
Backman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Baracutas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Baracuta slips under a jab.
Backman throws an off balance right hand
and Baracuta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Backman is rocked!
Backman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Baracuta makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Backman is still on wobbly legs! Can Baracuta finish him?
Backman walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Crass Baracuta!
After winning the bout, Crass Baracuta thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Knox vs Steelers 2
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Backman there.
Backman throws a series of punches but Lalla moves out of range.
Lalla throws out a counter right but Backman avoids it with no problem.
Backman misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Lalla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Backman lands the left hand.
Backman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Backman loads up on a big right hand but Lalla slips the punch.
A right-left combo lands from Backman. #ROC#Lalla is rocked!
George Backman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Backman throws an overhand right that lands on Lalla's shoulder, as Lalla tries to avoid the shot.
Backman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lalla uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Backman.
Backman throws a hook but Lalla avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Lalla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Backman misses with the combination.
Lalla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Backman misses.
We've been told by Backman's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Lalla steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Backman.
It seemed like Lalla was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lalla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Backman. #TD2#
Lalla scores with a takedown into Backman's guard.#SUB2#
Lalla drops back looking for a leg! Backman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Backman manages to kick Lalla off! Lalla jumps back into Backman's guard.
Lalla has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at JAG Battle Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Backman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lalla on the ground.
Backman is looking to stand up but Lalla isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Lalla is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Lalla is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
Lalla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Backman is keeping the position for now.
Lalla advances to half guard.
Backman is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Lalla is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Backman is controlling Lalla's trapped leg to prevent Lalla from advancing to side control.
Backman trying to get back to full guard but Lalla takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Backman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
Backman tries to hold on but Lalla pushes him away. #SUB2#
Lalla goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Backman is on top in guard.
Lalla has a closed guard, preventing Backman from standing up. #SU#
Backman stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lalla takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

George Backman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lalla avoids a punch combination nicely.
Backman looks to land a left hand but Lalla moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lalla! But no joy.
Backman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#It looks like Jaro Lalla has been cut.
Backman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Backman throws a hook but Lalla blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Lalla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Backman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lalla moves away.
Backman leaves Lalla with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backman throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Lalla to counter with a crisp jab.
Backman looks to land a combination but Lalla avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Lalla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slow jab from Backman misses its intended target. #T1#
Backman looks to throw the jab but Lalla is out of range.
Lalla looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lalla moves out of range as Backman strikes.
Lalla looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice shot by Backman.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Backman as he avoids it easily.
Backman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lalla can do to turn this around?
Lalla gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Backman.
Backman misses with a two punch combination.
Lalla swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Backman throws a series of punches but Lalla moves out of range.
Backman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lalla.
George Backman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Backman looks to land a left hand but Lalla moved out of range nicely.
Lalla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Backman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Backman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
Lalla moves out of range of the strikes.
Lalla keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Backman.
Lalla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Backman scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Backman dips to his left and cracks Lalla with an uppercut!
Lalla is still on wobbly legs! Can Backman finish him?
Lalla defending well as Backman loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Lalla was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lalla seems to have recovered his senses.
Backman throws a right and a left that both miss.
George Backman is winning the standup battle so far.
Backman throws a hook but Lalla blocks it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lalla.
A quick step to the side and Backman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
George Backman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
Lalla moves out of range as Backman strikes.
Lalla shoots in but no luck this time. #T3#
Lalla staying out of range there.
It seemed like Lalla was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Backman scores with a nice head shot.
Lalla takes one to the side of the head.
Lalla bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Backman misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Lalla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Backman throws a jab when Lalla was well out of range.
It seemed like Lalla was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Backman digs a good body shot into Lalla's ribs.
Backman throws an overhand right that lands on Lalla's shoulder, as Lalla tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Lalla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Backman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Backman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lalla ducks under a wild hook from Backman.
Lalla swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lalla is defended easily by Backman.
Lalla moves out of range as Backman strikes.
A little jabbing left from Lalla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Backman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Backman misses the jab.
Backman misses with a straight right.
Lalla was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lalla takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Backman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lalla throws out a counter right but Backman avoids it with no problem.
Backman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Backman lands a really nice looking cross but Lalla seems unphased.
Backman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

George Backman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaro Lalla's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Backman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lalla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Backman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lalla moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lalla looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Backman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Backman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lalla blocks a jab.
Backman throws a jab but it's blocked by Lalla.
Backman throws a hook but Lalla blocks it.
Lalla throws out a counter right but Backman avoids it with no problem.
Lalla is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backman looks to land a right hand but Lalla moved out of range.
It seemed like Lalla was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Backman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lalla doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Backman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lalla on the side of the head.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Backman. Those never looked like landing.
Lalla slips under a jab from Backman.
A little jabbing left from Lalla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Backman throws a series of punches but Lalla moves out of range.
Backman misses the shot to the body.
Lalla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Backman leaves Lalla with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Backman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Backman throws a looping overhand right but Lalla ducks down to avoid it.
Backman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lalla darts in looking for a takedown but Backman gets double underhooks and turns Lalla into the cage.
Backman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Backman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lalla back to the cage. Backman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Backman.
Lalla throws out a counter right but Backman avoids it with no problem.
Backman cracks Lalla with an open hand slap.
Backman misses with a hook. Lalla ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lalla! But no joy.
Backman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lalla flicks out a counter leg kick but Backman steps away.
Backman throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Backman misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Backman throws a body punch but Lalla moves out of range.
Lalla was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jaro Lalla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Backman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lalla on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lalla showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Backman. #T3#
Lalla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Backman.
Lalla looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Backman, as that shot connected.
Lalla has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Backman throws a hook but Lalla avoids it easily.
Lalla slips a jab from Backman.
Lalla only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Backman looks to score with a jab to the body but Lalla is just out of range.
Lalla dives in and grabs Backman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Backman pushes down on Lalla's head and hops out.
George Backman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
Backman throws a combination that misses
and Lalla cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Backman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Backman misses with a right hand
and Lalla counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Backman misses.
A little jabbing left from Lalla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheers as Backman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lalla doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Backman throws a hook to the side of Lalla's head but Lalla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lalla throws out a counter right but Backman avoids it with no problem.
Backman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Lalla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lalla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lalla flicks out a counter leg kick but Backman steps away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Backman throws a jab when Lalla was well out of range.
Lalla moves away from the strike by Backman.
A big left from Backman misses.
Lalla was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A punch lands to the side of Lalla 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lalla slips a jab and a cross from Backman.
Backman throws a hook to the side of Lalla's head but Lalla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Lalla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Backman with a hook.
George Backman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Backman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Backman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Backman, 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:25
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Backman!
George Backman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Jaro Lalla had this to say: '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

Event: SMASH: Tohurt vs Steelers
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1#
Backman looks to land a right hand but Day moved out of range.
Day wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Backman swinging wildly here.
Backman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Day moves away.
Backman swats away the attempt to clinch by Day.
Backman is looking for the big counter here.
Backman blocks a jab.
A big right from Backman misses.
Nice uppercut there from Day.#CL#
Day closes the distance and clinches.
Backman blocking some punches.
Backman prevents a body shot from Day.
Backman lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Day fails to land.
A short right from Day.
Still in the clinch, Day scores with a nice short uppercut.
Day throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Backman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Day's elbow.
Backman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Backman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Day lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Backman backwards.
Backman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Day scores with a nice hook to the head.
Day misses with a short punch on the inside.
Day struggles to land a body shot inside as Backman controls his hands.
Backman has a couple of punches blocked by Day.
Day lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Backman backwards.
Day has Backman pressed against the cage, preventing Backman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Backman is trying to break the clinch but Day has him pressed against the cage.
Day misses with a punch on the inside.
Day throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Day misses with some punches.
Backman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Day seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Backman can turn it around.
Backman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Day lands with a left to the head.
Day fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Backman breaks the clinch.
Backman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Backman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Day is looking to clinch.
Day throws a sloppy head kick and Backman moves out of range easily.
Day avoids the body shot from Backman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Backman misses with a wild combination.
Backman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Backman cracks Day with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Backman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Day's head.
Day lands a nice hook to Backman's body. Backman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Backman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Day has time to react.
Backman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Backman misses with a straight left.
Day scores with a nice body kick.
Backman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Day lands a head kick!
Day jabs at Backman's body.
Backman pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Backman. Day does a little dance to reset his feet.
Backman lands with an uppercut that bounces Day off the cage and back into range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Backman.
Backman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Day misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Day bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Day remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Backman tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Day easily slips into full mount!
Day looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Backman wants to control but Day is having none of it.
Backman is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Day connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mikey Day will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Backman misses with a straight right.
Day wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Day fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Backman, pushing him back against the cage.
Backman throws a punch but it's blocked by Day.
Day blocks a body shot from Backman.
A hook to the body from Day.
Day prevents a body shot from Backman.
Backman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Day misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Day misses with a body punch.
Day tries a body shot but Backman blocks it.
Mikey Day has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Day lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Day fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backman tries to stall but Day uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Day.
Day is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Backman can do to turn this around?
Backman blocks an uppercut.
Day lands with a left to the head.
Day is working Backman over against the cage.
Day swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Day scores with a nice short uppercut.
Day misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Backman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Backman misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Backman.
Backman misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Day.
Backman prevents a body shot from Day.
Day works on Backman's body with a couple of short punches.
Day doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Day working aggressively here.
Backman blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Backman.
A left hand lands to the body for Day.
Day struggles to land a body shot inside as Backman controls his hands.
Day prevents a body shot from Backman.
Day working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Day tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Backman's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Day as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
Day softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Day.
Nice body punch from Day.
Day scores with a nice hook to the head.
Day stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Day has a couple of punches blocked by Backman.
A right hand to the body from Day.
Day works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Backman lands with a right to the head.
Backman working aggressively here.
Backman blocks an uppercut.
Backman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Day.
Day blocking some punches.
Day misses with a punch on the inside.
Day blocks a body shot from Backman.
Day works on Backman's body with a couple of short punches.
Day tries to work over Backman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Day swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Day on the inside.
Backman tries a body shot but Day blocks it.
Day pushes Backman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Backman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Day tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Backman's elbow.
Backman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Day lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Day.
Day scores with a shoulder strike.
Backman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Day throws a head punch that misses.
Backman misses with some punches.
Backman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Day misses with the head strike.
Day lands with a left to the head. #ROC#Backman is rocked!
A short left from Day.
Backman is still on wobbly legs! Can Day finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Day.
Backman blocks an uppercut.
Day tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Backman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Day up against the cage.
Backman blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Nice body punch from Day - that landed with a thud.
Day misses with the head strike.
Backman is trying to break the clinch but Day has him pressed against the cage.
Day lands a body punch.
Day fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Backman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Backman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Backman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
George Backman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Backman missing with a left hand there. Day was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab lands there for Day.
Backman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Day has taken the fight to the clinch.
Day fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Backman trying to stall but Day improves his position.
Day fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Backman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Day lands an uppercut.
A short left from Day.
Day creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Backman's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Backman drops to his knees and Day pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikey Day!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mikey Day made sure he mentioned PWNAGE, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: SMASH: Dionisy vs Gustafsson
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
Sitsongrit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Backman throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Backman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Backman takes one to the side of the head.
Backman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body
and Backman counters with a nice uppercut.
Backman swinging wildly here.
Sitsongrit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Backman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Backman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sitsongrit slips a jab and a cross from Backman.
Sitsongrit cracks Backman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Backman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit stuns Backman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sitsongrit Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body kick.
Backman throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Sitsongrit counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Backman backwards.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Backman trying to control the position but instead, Sitsongrit has worked for underhooks and has pushed Backman into the cage.
Backman stalling in the clinch but Sitsongrit improves position.
Sitsongrit prevents Backman from breaking the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
Backman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Backman blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit cracks Backman with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Backman.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Backman just leaning against Sitsongrit, taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit. #T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Backman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#Backman is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Backman is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
Backman takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Backman fails to land.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a big uppercut that drops Backman! More strikes from Sitsongrit and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Backman lies dazed against the cage as Sitsongrit celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yodsawan Sitsongrit!
Yodsawan Sitsongrit retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Yodsawan Sitsongrit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Lynn vs Alela
Date: Jan 02, 2021

#R1#
Backman takes a swing at Lalla's ribcage but misses.
Backman tries to bum rush Lalla with a series of wild strikes but Lalla uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Backman misses with a two punch combination.
Backman throws a leg kick but Lalla checks it.
A big right from Backman misses.
Backman misses with a leg kick.
Backman stuffs the takedown.
Lalla displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Backman throws out the jab. #TD2#
Lalla manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Backman on his heels. He'll look to pass Backman's guard now, I'm sure.
Lalla looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Backman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lalla on the ground.#SUB2#
Backman is defending against the submission attempts here by Lalla.
Backman is trying to stand. #T1##SUB2#
Lalla is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Backman is just riding it out for now. Lalla eventually gives up the hold.
My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that Lalla has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Backman is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Lalla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Backman sees it coming and defends easily.
Backman is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Lalla is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Lalla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Backman sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Backman tries to roll over but Lalla keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Backman is defending against the submission attempts here by Lalla. #SUB2#
Lalla is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Backman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lalla. #SUB2#
Lalla is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Lalla is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3##SUB2#
Lalla is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Backman defends it well. #SUB2#
Lalla is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Backman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lalla. #SUB2#
Lalla is looking for a kimura here.
Backman trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Backman is defending against the submission attempts here by Lalla. #SUB2#
Lalla is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Backman defends it well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lalla trying to mount his opponent but Backman defends it. #SUB2#
Lalla seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Lalla seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Lalla is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lalla is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #ES#
Backman makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jaro Lalla dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Backman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lalla.
Backman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Backman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lalla eats them both and turns towards Backman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Backman throws a big shot that misses.
Lalla was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice jab there from Backman.
Backman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lalla.
Backman misses the jab.
Lalla walks into a stiff left hand from Backman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backman looks to throw the jab but Lalla is out of range.
Backman backing away here, and Lalla unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
No luck for Lalla with that takedown attempt.
Backman is looking to counter punch.
George Backman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
Lalla takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Backman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lalla doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Backman counter with a right hand.
Backman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lalla has a takedown stuffed.
Backman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lalla flicks out a counter leg kick but Backman steps away.
A shot to the liver by Backman. Beautiful body shot.
Backman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Backman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Backman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Backman connects with a body shot that sends Lalla's belly button to the back.
Lalla doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Backman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lalla shoots in and drives through. Backman sprawls well.
Lalla blocks a jab.
Backman misses the shot to the body.
Lalla fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown but Backman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lalla drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Backman connects with a single shot there.
George Backman is winning the standup battle so far.
Lalla tries for a takedown but Backman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lalla doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Backman lands the left hand.
A big left from Backman misses. #T3#
Lalla goes for a double leg but Backman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Backman continues to drive forward.
Lalla fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
George Backman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Backman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Lalla is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jaro Lalla has been cut.
Lalla misses with a takedown attempt
and Backman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lalla is still on wobbly legs! Can Backman finish him?
Backman lands with a shot to the body.
Lalla seems to have recovered his senses.
Backman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lalla can do to turn this around?
Lalla shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Backman sprawls well. Backman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lalla gets slowly back to his feet.
Lalla checks a leg kick.
Backman misses with an uppercut.
Backman misses with a low kick.
Backman backing away here, and Lalla unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Backman lands a nice hook to Lalla's body. Lalla takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Backman throws a lazy right hand but Lalla sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lalla throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Backman's waist but Backman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lalla off to one side. #TD2#
Lalla closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Backman to the mat! Backman manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lalla tries to free his leg and advance position but Backman is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Lalla drops back looking for a leg! Backman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Backman manages to kick Lalla off! Lalla jumps back into Backman's guard. #SUB2#
Lalla drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lalla jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jaro Lalla has got the better of the ground game so far.
Backman wants to sweep here but Lalla controlling him for the moment.
Backman has Lalla pulled in close to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

George Backman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaro Lalla's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Lalla shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lalla was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Backman tries to bench press Lalla off him but Lalla keeps the position. #SUB2#
Lalla thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Backman is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Lalla working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lalla tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Lalla is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Backman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1##SUB2#
Lalla is trying to get an arm triangle but Backman is defending well. #SUB2#
Lalla wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Backman, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Lalla goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Backman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lalla but great work by Backman.
Lalla managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Backman.
Backman throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
Lalla is not content to let Backman control the position.
Lalla is trying to get back to half guard.
Backman is staying tight to Lalla's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SU#
Backman decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lalla to his feet.
Backman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Backman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good shot there by Backman.
Backman jabs Lalla to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Lalla shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Backman pushes Lalla off and scrambles back to his feet.
Backman misses with a two punch combination.
Lalla feints a counter leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lalla walks into a left hand.
Lalla looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lalla is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Backman.#T4#
Lalla goes for a double leg but Backman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Backman continues to drive forward.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Backman sprawls well. Backman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lalla gets slowly back to his feet.
George Backman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
Lalla walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Backman with a jab.#TD2#
Lalla closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Backman is pressing down on Lalla's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Lalla drops back looking for a leg! Backman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Backman manages to kick Lalla off! Lalla jumps back into Backman's guard.
Lalla advances position into side control!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Backman!
George Backman thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Jaro Lalla had this to say: '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

Event: FARTMMA 122
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Backman throws a good cross that connects.
Busk throws a big shot that misses.
Backman throws out a counter right but Busk avoids it with no problem.
Busk misses with a wild body shot.
Busk slips a jab and a cross from Backman.
Backman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Busk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Backman was well out of range. Poor timing from Busk.
Busk blocks a leg kick.
Busk is looking to clinch.
Busk throws a body punch but Backman moves out of range.
Busk slips under a jab from Backman.
Backman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Backman throws a right hand that Busk ducks under and follows up with a left that Busk also avoids with ease.
Busk moves away from the strike by Backman.
Busk looks to score with a jab to the body but Backman is just out of range.
Busk is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Backman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Busk is out of range and Backman settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Busk misses the target.
Backman circles away from the clinch attempt.
A swing and a miss from Busk.
Kieran Busk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Backman walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Busk dips to his left and cracks Backman with an uppercut!#CL#
Busk gets a clinch. #T1#
Busk misses with a punch to the body.
Backman misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Backman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Busk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Backman.
Busk moves out of range of the strikes.
Backman misses with an uppercut. Busk saw that one coming.
Busk is looking to clinch. #CL#
Busk has closed the distance and engaged Backman in a clinch.
Busk tries to throw a body punch but Backman avoids it by throwing Busk back against the cage.
Busk misses with a punch to the body.
Busk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Busk lands with a left to the head.
Busk struggles to land a body shot inside as Backman controls his hands.
Backman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A short left from Busk.
Backman blocks a body shot from Busk.
Busk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Busk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Busk misses with a body punch. #T2#
Busk misses with the head strike.
Backman scores with a hook to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Backman's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Backman breaks the clinch.
Busk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Busk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Backman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Busk lands a right hook to the body.
Busk tests Backman's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Busk darts in and clinches Backman up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Busk as Backman tries to tie him up.
Busk struggles to land a body shot inside as Backman controls his hands.
Busk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Backman lands a nice uppercut.
Busk working aggressively here.
Backman lands a body shot. #T3#
Busk tries to throw a body punch but Backman avoids it by throwing Busk back against the cage.
Backman taking a breather.
Busk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Busk working aggressively here.
Busk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Backman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Busk tries a body shot but Backman blocks it.
Backman misses with the head strike.
Backman is trying to stall.
Backman slows down the pace here. #BC2#
Backman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Backman loads up on a big right hand but Busk slips the punch.
Busk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Backman.
Backman works the jab nicely.
Busk misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4#
Busk throws an overhand right that lands on Backman's shoulder, as Backman tries to avoid the shot.
Busk throws a big shot that misses.
Backman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Busk throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Backman on the side of the head.
Busk tries to clinch up but Backman circles away and keeps his distance.
Busk lands a nice looking body shot.
Backman throws a nice looking combination but Busk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Backman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Busk. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Busk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Backman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Backman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Busk counters with a stiff right hand.
Backman scores with a jab. Busk acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Backman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Backman misses with a hook.
Busk throws a big shot that misses.
Busk throws a series of punches but Backman moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Backman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kieran Busk will probably get the nod.
That's time! Busk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Backman connects with a right hand. Busk shakes it off.
Busk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Backman with a nice cross.#ROC2#Busk is rocked!
Backman throws a big shot that misses.
Oh Busk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Busk misses with a wild body shot.
Backman throws the left hand but Busk avoids the punch easily.
Backman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Busk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Busk works the jab nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Backman.
Busk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Busk looks up at the clock. Bad move! Backman lands a right hand from hell, dropping Busk. Backman pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Backman!
A victorious George Backman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: FARTMMA 118
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Backman throws an overhand right that lands on Puller's shoulder, as Puller tries to avoid the shot.
Backman looks to score with a jab to the body but Puller is just out of range.
Puller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Puller wants to clinch.
Puller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Backman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Puller has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Backman throws a right and a left that Puller avoids nicely.
Puller checks a low kick from Backman.
Backman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Puller checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Puller is looking to counter punch.
Puller swings widly with a right hand
and Backman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Puller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Backman blocks a jab.
Backman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Backman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Puller with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Puller has managed to clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Puller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Puller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Backman.
Backman working hard to break the clinch.
Puller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puller misses with a knee strike.
Backman wants to get back to striking at distance but Puller won't allow it.
Backman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Backman blocks an uppercut.
Puller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Puller looking to throw knees to the head but Backman is blocking nicely.
Puller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Backman trying to control the position but instead, Puller has worked for underhooks and has pushed Backman into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Backman fails to land.
Puller working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Puller keeps control of Backman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Puller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puller lands an uppercut.
Puller has Backman pressed against the cage, preventing Backman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A knee to the head by Puller.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Puller.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Backman breaks the clinch. #CL#
Puller drives through and clinches with Backman against the cage.
Backman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Puller tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Backman throws a head punch that misses.
Puller lands a body shot in the clinch.
Puller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Puller swings wildly with an uppercut but Backman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Backman is looking to control Puller's arms but Puller gets an underhook and turns him. Now Backman has his back to the cage.
Puller lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Puller throws a punch but it's blocked by Backman.
Backman tries to stall but Puller uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Puller swings wildly with an uppercut but Backman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puller scores with a knee to the head.
Puller lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Backman is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Puller fails to land.
Backman is still on wobbly legs! Can Puller finish him?
Puller stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Puller lands a shoulder strike.
Backman tries a body shot but Puller blocks it.
Puller lands a body shot.
A knee to the head by Puller.
Backman takes a shot to the head.
Puller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Backman blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Backman is trying to stall.
Puller throws a big uppercut that drops Backman! More strikes from Puller and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Backman lies dazed against the cage as Puller celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lewis Burwell Puller!
An intense looking Lewis Burwell Puller took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Thanks to MKFC for having my back. Thanks to the fans for showing love. Thanks to my opponent for putting on one hell of a show.'.

Event: FARTMMA 112
Date: Aug 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Backman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jan fails with the takedown
and Backman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Jan drives through with a takedown into Backman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Backman wants to sweep here but Jan controlling him for the moment.
Backman pulls Jan in close to his closed guard and prevents Jan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jan trying to control the position from guard on top but Backman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Jan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Backman controlling the position.
Jan advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Backman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Backman is looking for a sweep.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jan passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Backman! #SUB#
Jan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Backman is squirming around, avoiding Jan's attempts to control the action.
Backman gets back to half guard.
Backman told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Jan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3##SUB#
Jan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jan is keen to just control but Backman is a slippery customer.
Backman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jan in particular looking to stall.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jan is trying to control the action in half guard but Backman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jan throws a head kick that misses.
Backman feints a jab promting Jan to slip. Backman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Backman throws a leg kick which misses Jan's front leg but catches the back leg as Jan tries to avoid it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Backman.
Backman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jan doesn't seem bothered though.
George Backman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jan shoots in for a takedown but Backman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice side step and Backman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Backman lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Backman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bartlomiej Jan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jan is breathing heavily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Backman.
Backman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jan back to the cage. Backman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Backman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Backman is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jan shoots and misses
and Backman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Jan is rocked!
Jan looks up at the clock. Bad move! Backman lands a right hand from hell, dropping Jan. Backman pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Backman!
George Backman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: FARTMMA 108
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shklyarskiy throws the left hand but Backman avoids the punch easily.
Shklyarskiy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shklyarskiy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shklyarskiy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shklyarskiy throws a series of punches but Backman moves out of range.
Shklyarskiy lands a jab.
Backman scoring well with a low kick there.
Shklyarskiy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Backman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shklyarskiy throws a jab but it's blocked by Backman.
Shklyarskiy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Backman was well out of range. Poor timing from Shklyarskiy.
Shklyarskiy swings widly with a right hand
and Backman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Backman lands a head shot.
Nice straight punches there by Backman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Backman.
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!
Shklyarskiy throws a right hand that Backman ducks under and follows up with a left that Backman also avoids with ease.
Shklyarskiy loads up on a big right hand but Backman slips the punch.
It looked like Backman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shklyarskiy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Backman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shklyarskiy misses with a lunging right hand
and Backman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shklyarskiy thinking. #T1#
Shklyarskiy missing with a left hand there. Backman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shklyarskiy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Backman.
The fighters circling - Shklyarskiy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Backman is looking to counter punch.
A jab lands there for Backman.
The fighters circling - Backman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Backman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shklyarskiy throws out the jab.
Shklyarskiy drops his hands momentarily and Backman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Backman lands a glancing blow to the side of Shklyarskiy's head.
Shklyarskiy throws a shot from downtown. Backman moves away and avoids it.
Backman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shklyarskiy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Shklyarskiy misses with a few strikes there.
Backman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Backman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Backman.
Backman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shklyarskiy connects with the punch.#T2#
Backman connects with a crisp jab.
Shklyarskiy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Backman takes one to the side of the head.
Shklyarskiy takes a swing at Backman's ribcage but misses.
Backman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shklyarskiy misses with a hook. Backman ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Backman misses the target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Backman!
Shklyarskiy needs to keep his hands up - Backman had a free shot at his head there.#ROC#Shklyarskiy is rocked!
Shklyarskiy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Backman doesn't seem bothered though.
Shklyarskiy is still on wobbly legs! Can Backman finish him?
Backman closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Shklyarskiy out cold! Shklyarskiy corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). George Backman!
A relieved looking George Backman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: FARTMMA 103
Date: Jun 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winston Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Winston Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Backman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Backman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Backman catches Winston Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Backman stuffs the takedown attempt from Winston Jr. Winston Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Winston Jr with that takedown attempt.
Backman appears to be looking for a big counter.
George Backman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Winston Jr.
Horrible takedown attempt by Winston Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Backman, which made it look bad.
Backman digs a good body shot into Winston Jr's ribs.
Backman misses with a two punch combination.
Backman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Winston Jr.
Backman slaps away a takedown attempt from Winston Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Nice jab there from Backman.
Backman jabs Winston Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Backman cracks Winston Jr with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Winston Jr falls to his knees and Backman doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Backman!
During a confident post fight interview, George Backman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: FARTMMA 97
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1#
Backman throws a lazy uppercut
and River counters with a low kick, right behind Backman 's knee.
Backman circles away from the clinch attempt.
River thows a left - swing and a miss!
River misses with a low kick.
River throws a nice outside leg kick.
Backman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jab, jab by Backman - just one landing.
Backman throws a good cross that connects.
George Backman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Backman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! River scrambles back to his feet.
River throws a solid leg kick but Backman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at River.
River has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Backman finds it's way round the side to connect with River's head. #CUT2#
It looks like Bert River has been cut.
A solid leg kick lands there for River.
River dodges the punch combination from Backman.
Backman just misses with a punch to the body.
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!
River walks into a jab.#T1#
Backman throws a low kick, looking for River's leg but River calmly moves out of range.
River lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
River takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Backman throws a jab when River was well out of range.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
River moves out of range as Backman strikes.
Backman misses with a straight left.
River connects with a jab.
River listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Backman.
River looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That kick from River tenderised Backman's leg. Backman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Backman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Backman. Beautiful body shot.
George Backman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Backman blocks a leg kick.
Backman throws out a counter right but River avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Backman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Backman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Backman misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Backman.
River throws a leg kick that misses.
River lands a lovely overhand right.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Backman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Backman misses.
Backman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL#
River moves into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Backman.
Backman pushes River back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from River on the inside. #T3#
Backman trying to control the position but instead, River has worked for underhooks and has pushed Backman into the cage.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River tries a body shot but Backman blocks it.
River tries a body shot but Backman blocks it.
Backman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
River softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
River ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. River no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
River keeping moving, preventing Backman from controlling successfully. #SUB#
River has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Backman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Backman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4##SUB#
River working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Backman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but River is tightening it up a little... Backman has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Backman reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Backman taps out! Nice BJJ there by River!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bert River!
Bert River was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: FARTMMA 91
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
The fighters circling - Backman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Backman lands a nice shot to the body.
Camara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Backman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Backman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Camara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Backman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Backman ducks under a wild hook from Camara.
Camara jabs Backman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Backman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Backman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Camara on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Camara dodges the punch combination from Backman.
Camara gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Backman.
Backman scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Camara forces Backman back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camara misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Backman.
Camara lands a nice shot to the body.
Camara swings wildly with an uppercut but Backman uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Camara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Camara throws a punch but it's blocked by Backman.
Camara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Camara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Camara misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camara.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Backman.
A short left from Camara.
Backman scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT2#
It looks like Gaylord Camara has been cut.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camara misses with a punch to the body.
Camara keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Backman's efforts to push away.
Backman stalling against the cage.
Camara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Backman is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camara. #T2#
Camara misses with a punch on the inside.
Camara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Backman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Camara up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Camara as the two fighters clinch.
Backman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee calls for Backman to work.
Backman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Camara misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Camara takes a shot to the head.
Backman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camara.
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Backman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Camara seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Backman can turn it around.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Backman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Backman controlling the action here for a moment.
Camara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Camara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Camara lands a right hand that snaps the head of Backman backwards.
Backman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Backman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Camara works on Backman's body with a couple of short punches.
Camara throws a head punch that misses.
Camara really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Camara misses with a punch to the body.
Camara misses with a punch on the inside.
Camara misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Backman fails to land.
Camara letting Backman take a breather here.
Backman can't find room to land a body shot as Camara controls the action.
Camara pushes Backman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Backman as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
Camara lands a left hand.
Camara scores with a shot to the side of Backman's head.
Backman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Camara's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Backman.
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!#BC2#
Backman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Backman takes a swing at Camara's ribcage but misses.
Camara tries to clinch but Backman moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Backman. That's going to slow Camara down.
Camara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Backman.
Camara throws a hook but Backman avoids it easily.
Backman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Camara takes one to the chin there.
Backman throws out a loose jab but Camara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Camara darts in trying to clinch
and Backman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Backman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Backman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gaylord Camara's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Backman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Camara darts in and clinches Backman up against the cage.
Backman looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Camara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Camara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Camara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Backman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Backman trying to control the position but instead, Camara has worked for underhooks and has pushed Backman into the cage.
Camara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Camara throws a punch but it's blocked by Backman.
Camara swings wildly with an uppercut but Backman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Backman has had enough of the clinch but Camara keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Camara blocks an uppercut.
Camara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Camara misses with the head strike.
Camara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Backman trying to stall but Camara improves his position.
Backman working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Camara.
A right hand to the body from Camara.
Backman tries to work over Camara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Backman breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Camara closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Camara misses with the head strike.
Gaylord Camara has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Camara can't find room to land a body shot as Backman controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Camara scores with a nice short uppercut.
Camara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Camara tries a body shot but Backman blocks it.
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Backman is trying to break the clinch but Camara is controlling him.
Backman tries to work over Camara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Backman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Camara pushes Backman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Backman trying to control the position but instead, Camara has worked for underhooks and has pushed Backman into the cage.
Camara lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camara misses with some punches.
Camara gets through Backman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Camara misses with some punches.
Camara swings wildly with an uppercut but Backman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Backman blocking some punches.
Backman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Backman working aggressively here.
Camara lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Backman.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A left hand lands to the body for Backman. #T3#
Camara throws a head punch that misses.
Camara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Camara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Backman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Backman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Camara with a hook.
Backman digs a good body shot into Camara's ribs.
Camara scores with a body shot.
Backman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Backman swats away the attempt to clinch by Camara.
Backman misses the shot to the body.
Camara misses with a body shot.
Backman moves away from the strike by Camara.
Camara doesn't manage to clinch there - Backman circles away.
Camara connects with a body shot.#T4#
Camara misses the jab.
Backman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Backman throws a right hand that Camara ducks under and follows up with a left that Camara also avoids with ease.
Camara tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Backman manages to circle out of the way.
Camara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Backman.
Camara throws the left hand but Backman avoids the punch easily.
Camara misses with a body shot
letting Backman counter with a right hand.
Backman with a jab.
A slow jab from Camara misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Backman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Backman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Camara slips a jab and a cross from Backman. #CL#
Camara has Backman up against the cage in a clinch.
Backman cracks Camara with a nice body shot.
Backman blocks a body shot from Camara.
Camara blocks a body shot from Backman.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Backman is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaylord Camara dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gaylord Camara's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Camara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Backman tries to get set, Camara tries to push him back and clinch up but Backman manages to avoid the attempt.
Camara lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Camara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Camara throws a lazy uppercut
and Backman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Backman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Camara throws a big shot that misses.
Camara misses with a hook.
Camara needs to keep his hands up - Backman had a free shot at his head there.
Camara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Backman.
Backman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Backman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Backman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Backman misses with an uppercut. Camara saw that one coming.
Camara scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC#
Backman is rocked!
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Camara, as that shot connected.
Backman is still on wobbly legs! Can Camara finish him?
Backman takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Camara closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Backman! Camara dives in looking to finish! Backman is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaylord Camara!
Gaylord Camara decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: FARTMMA 80:
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1#
Drought throws a combination. Backman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Drought throws a looping overhand right but Backman ducks down to avoid it.
Backman cracks Drought with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Drought throws a shot from downtown. Backman moves away and avoids it.
Backman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Drought ducks right into an uppercut from Backman.
Drought looks to score with a jab to the body but Backman is just out of range.
Backman digs a good body shot into Drought's ribs.
Nice cross by Drought.
Backman throws out a powerful jab.
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!
Drought looks to score with a jab to the body but Backman is just out of range.
Drought misses with a few strikes there.
Backman slips a straight right by Drought.
Backman connects with the punch.
Drought drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Backman misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Drought misses with a hook
and Backman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Backman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Drought.
A combination from Backman does no damage.
Backman moves out of range of the strikes.
Drought misses with a jab, cross combination.
Backman throws a nice looking combination but Drought bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Drought tries to counter by clinching up but Backman breaks away and moves out of range.
Drought misses with a looping right.
As Drought backs off Backman throws a huge counter combo but Drought manages to avoid it all.
Drought takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Backman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drought misses with a body shot.
Backman looks to throw the jab but Drought is out of range.
Drought is looking for a counter combo.
Backman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drought on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Backman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A nice combination there by Backman.
Backman has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Backman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Drought throws a body shot but no joy.
Drought throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drought throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Backman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drought ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Backman moves away.
Backman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Drought misses with a body shot.
Backman scores with a nice head shot.
Backman misses the shot to the body.
Backman scores with a jab. Drought acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC2#
Drought is rocked!
Backman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Drought had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Backman's corner calls for a 1-2. Backman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oh Drought is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drought showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Backman.
A nice leg kick lands there from Backman.
Drought seems to have got his legs back now.
Drought checks a leg kick.
Backman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Backman punishes Drought's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Backman jabs at Drought's body.
Drought displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A punch combination from Backman misses.
Drought attempts a counter takedown but Backman avoids it well and moves away.
Drought misses the jab.
Despite the aggression on Backman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Drought takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Drought cracks Backman with a right hand to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Drought misses.
A cross from Backman lands.
Backman lands a jab-cross combination.
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!
Drought throws a left and a right that both miss
and Backman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Drought uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Backman.
Backman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Backman swinging wildly here.
Backman tries to clinch there but Drought circles away. #T4#
Backman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drought ducks under a wild hook from Backman.
A swing and a miss from Drought.
Backman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Drought throws a hook but Backman blocks it.
Backman avoids the body shot from Drought.
Drought's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Backman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Drought scrambles back to his feet.
Drought on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL2#
Drought tries to keep at a distance but Backman has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Drought breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Backman moves away from the strike by Drought.
Backman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drought keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Drought misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Backman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Backman slips under a jab.
Drought on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Backman tries to clinch but Drought moves out of range.
Drought throws a looping overhand right but Backman ducks down to avoid it.
Drought is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Drought dodges the punch combination from Backman.
Drought lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Backman circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice straight punches there by Backman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Backman.
Drought misses with a body punch
and Backman counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Backman throws a leg kick
and Drought counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Backman clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drought tries to break free but Backman pushes him back against the cage.
Backman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Drought is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Backman's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T1##BC#
Drought pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drought walks into a jab.
Drought misses with a wild body shot.
Drought tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Backman was well out of range. Poor timing from Drought.
Backman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Drought is out of range.
Drought looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Backman scoring well with a low kick there.
Backman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Backman lands with a nice body punch.
Drought swinging wildly here.
Backman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Backman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drought takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Drought throws a series of punches but Backman avoids them all with ease.
Backman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
A cross from Backman lands.
George Backman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Backman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Backman swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Backman forces Drought back against the cage and clinches.
Backman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Drought up against the cage.
Backman digs a right hand underneath Drought's ribcage. Drought let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Backman controlling the action here for a moment.
Backman being controlled against the cage.#T3#
Backman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Come on Backman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Backman avoiding damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Come on Backman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Backman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drought tries a body shot but Backman blocks it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Backman digs a right hand into Drought's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Drought's gas tank.
Backman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Backman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Backman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drought backwards.
Drought misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Backman.
Backman blocks a body shot from Drought.
Backman effectively controlling the action here.
Backman keeps control of Drought as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Come on Drought - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Backman lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Backman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Drought checks a low kick from Backman.
Backman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A punch combination from Backman misses.
Backman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Backman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Drought scores with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Backman. That snapped Drought's head back.
Drought takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Drought throws a one two combo. #ROC#
Backman is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drought missing with a left hand there. Backman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Backman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Backman lands with an overhand left.
Drought misses with the combination. #CL2#
Backman has Drought up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Backman fails to land.
Stalling in the clinch from Drought.
Backman lands a shot to the body.
Backman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Drought backwards.
Drought looking to stall.
Drought stalling against the cage.
Drought blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Backman stalling in the clinch.
Backman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Backman misses with a punch to the body.
Drought wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Backman has him pressed against the cage.
Drought working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Drought tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Backman's elbow. #BC#
Drought breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Drought tries to keep at a distance but Backman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Drought has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Backman on the inside.
Backman has a couple of punches blocked by Drought.
Backman struggles to land a body shot inside as Drought controls his hands.
Stalling in the clinch from Backman.
Backman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Drought backwards. #T3#
A short uppercut from Drought.
Drought is trying to break the clinch but Backman is controlling him.#BC#
Drought breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drought takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Backman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drought drops his hands momentarily and Backman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Backman clobbers Drought with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Drought cracks Backman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Backman 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.
Drought takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Drought takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Backman cracks Drought with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Backman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Drought finds it's way round the side to connect with Backman's head.
Backman is still on wobbly legs! Can Drought finish him?
Backman slips under a jab.
Backman blocks a jab.
Drought sets himself, and Backman steps forward looking for the clinch! Drought avoids it this time.#T4#
Backman looks to score with a jab to the body but Drought is just out of range.
Backman misses with a wild body shot.
Backman seems to have recovered his senses.
Drought takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Backman! Drought is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Backman!
An out of breath George Backman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Randy Drought stepped up to the mic, saying 'Not the results i wanted. Very disappointed. '.

Event: FARTMMA 75: The Comeback
Date: Dec 15, 2019

#R1#
Backman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Terrell moves away.
Terrell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Terrell misses with a body kick.
Backman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Terrell circles away quickly and effectively.
Terrell throws a nice outside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Backman blocks the low kick.
Backman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Terrell counters with a flying knee. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terrell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As Terrell looks to move away, Backman throws a big counter combo but Terrell just gets out of the way.
Terrell has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Backman is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Terrell lands a leg kick that knocks Backman off balance momentarily.
Backman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Backman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Terrell was well out of range. Poor timing from Backman.#T1#
Terrell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Backman connects with a single shot there.
Terrell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Backman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Backman just misses with a punch to the body.
Terrell connects with a solid leg kick.
Backman lands a jab-cross combination.
Backman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Backman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Backman throws a body punch but Terrell moves out of range.
Terrell flicks out a counter leg kick but Backman steps away.#T2#
Terrell lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Terrell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Backman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Terrell was well out of range. Poor timing from Backman.
Backman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Terrell flicks out a counter leg kick but Backman steps away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Backman. Terrell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Terrell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Terrell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Terrell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Backman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Terrell.
Backman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Backman throws a body shot but no joy.
Terrell tries a quick counter leg kick but Backman is wise to it.#T3#
Terrell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Terrell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Backman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Backman backing away here, and Terrell unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Terrell slips a jab and a cross from Backman.
Terrell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Backman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Backman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Backman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Terrell circles away quickly and effectively.
Backman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A good leg kick by Terrell.
Terrell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Backman.#T4#
Backman misses with a few strikes there.
Terrell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Backman digs a good body shot into Terrell's ribs.
Backman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Backman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Terrell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Terrell feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Backman's calf.
Backman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Terrell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Backman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Terrell is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Backman misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that George Backman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Backman takes a swing at Terrell's ribcage but misses.
Backman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Terrell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Backman.
Backman throws a series of punches but Terrell avoids them all with ease.
Terrell explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Backman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Backman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Terrell counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terrell lands a nice looking body kick.
Terrell scores with a nice body kick.
Backman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Terrell.#T1#
Terrell has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Terrell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Backman.
Backman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Terrell.
Backman is looking to wear down Terrell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Terrell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Backman throws a right hand that Terrell ducks under and follows up with a left that Terrell also avoids with ease.
Terrell flicks out a counter leg kick but Backman steps away.
Terrell scores with a leg kick.
Backman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Backman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Terrell.
Backman misses the shot to the body.
Terrell flicks out a counter leg kick but Backman steps away.
Backman throws a body punch but Terrell moves out of range. #T2#
Terrell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Backman.
Terrell connects with a leg kick. Backman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A shot to the liver by Backman. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Backman misses with a jab to the body
and Terrell counters with a good low kick that Backman was not able to check.
Terrell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Terrell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Terrell throws a leg kick which misses Backman's front leg but catches the back leg as Backman tries to avoid it.
Backman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Backman 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.
Backman throws a hook but Terrell avoids it easily.
Backman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
A left and a right from Backman both land. Nice combination.
Terrell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Backman scores with a three punch combo!
George Backman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Terrell, right into the meat.
Terrell lands with a thumping leg kick.
That kick from Terrell tenderised Backman's leg. Backman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Terrell looks for the body kick but Backman saw that one coming.
Terrell misses with a low kick.
Backman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Terrell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Backman's sensitive parts.
Terrell avoids the body shot from Backman.
Backman looks to score with a jab to the body but Terrell is just out of range.
Terrell was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Terrell.
Terrell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Backman misses with a few strikes there.
Backman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Terrell.
Backman throws a body shot but no joy.
And Terrell responds with a good body kick, but Backman manages to step out the way in time.
Backman misses with a body shot.
Terrell throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phillip Terrell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Terrell feints and then cracks Backman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Backman down.
Terrell misses with a head kick.
Backman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Terrell.
Backman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Terrell.
Terrell throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Backman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Backman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terrell throws a head kick but Backman moves out of range.
Backman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Terrell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Phillip Terrell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Terrell connects with a leg kick. Backman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Terrell dodges the punch combination from Backman.
Terrell was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Terrell throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Terrell is looking to land body kicks.
Backman throws a right hand that Terrell ducks under and follows up with a left that Terrell also avoids with ease.
Backman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Terrell.
Terrell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Terrell walks into a jab.
A head kick by Terrell misses
and Backman counters with a two punch combo.
Backman fails to land with a series of punches.
Terrell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Terrell tries a quick counter leg kick but Backman is wise to it.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Terrell.
Terrell looks to land a body kick but Backman moved away.
Backman lands with a shot to the body.
Backman's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Backman 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.
Backman misses with a hook to the body
and Terrell makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Terrell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Terrell.
It looked like Backman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Terrell.
Backman jabs Terrell to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Backman throws a body shot but no joy.
Terrell thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Backman if he has to take too many more of those.
Backman misses with a wild combination.
Terrell counters with a body kick.
Terrell throws a sloppy head kick and Backman moves out of range easily.
Terrell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Terrell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Terrell throws a front kick that sends Backman stumbling back into the cage.
Terrell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
Backman tries to bum rush Terrell with a series of wild strikes but Terrell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Terrell tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Backman is able to avoid easily.
Backman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Backman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Backman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Terrell lands with a kick to the ribs.
Terrell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Backman just misses with a punch to the body.
Backman throws a body shot but no joy.
Terrell scores with a kick to the body.
Backman throws a one two combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Phillip Terrell.
Well Terrell 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phillip Terrell!
Phillip Terrell decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: FARTMMA 72
Date: Nov 23, 2019

#R1#
Dawson Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Backman counters with a series of strikes. Dawson Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dawson Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Backman lands a nice hook to Dawson Jr's body. Dawson Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jack Dawson Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawson Jr throws a combination that misses
and Backman counters with a nice body shot.
Backman throws a good cross that connects.
Backman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Backman lands the left hand.
Backman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dawson Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Backman counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Backman tries to bum rush Dawson Jr with a series of wild strikes but Dawson Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A shot to the body from Dawson Jr misses
and Backman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dawson Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Backman unleashes a big counter combination but Dawson Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dawson Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Backman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dawson Jr throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Backman throws a series of strikes that have Dawson Jr backpedaling.
Backman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dawson Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Backman is out of range.
Dawson Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Backman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Backman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dawson Jr throws a lazy right hand but Backman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dawson Jr misses with a left hand
and Backman counters with a nice body shot.
Backman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dawson Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Backman counters with a three punch combo that has Dawson Jr backing up. Dawson Jr nods at Backman to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Backman works Dawson Jr's body with a nice hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dawson Jr, right into the meat.
Dawson Jr tries to land a body kick
and Backman counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Dawson Jr is predictable there
and Backman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Backman is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dawson Jr misses the jab.
As Dawson Jr backs off Backman throws a huge counter combo but Dawson Jr manages to avoid it all.
Dawson Jr cracks Backman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Backman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dawson Jr is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Backman's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Backman!
Dawson Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Backman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Backman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dawson Jr.
Dawson Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dawson Jr missing with a left hand there. Backman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dawson Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Backman counters with a left and a right that stings Dawson Jr.
Dawson Jr misses with a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Backman misses.
Backman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Backman scores with a nice strike.
Dawson Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dawson Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Backman is just out of range.
Dawson Jr thows a leg kick but Backman checks it
and Backman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Dawson Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A shot to the body from Dawson Jr misses
and Backman counters with a nice uppercut.
Dawson Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Backman counters with a nice body shot.
Backman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dawson Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Backman counters with a straight right hand.
Backman lands a nice hook to Dawson Jr's body. Dawson Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Backman throws a shot to the body.
Backman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Backman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dawson Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Dawson Jr throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Backman counters with a nice body shot.
Dawson Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Backman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dawson Jr thinking.
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!
Backman lands a two punch combo.
Backman cracks a nice hook into Dawson Jr's ribs.
Dawson Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Backman counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Backman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dawson Jr backs up against the cage.
Backman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dawson Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dawson Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Backman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dawson Jr throws out the jab.
Backman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dawson Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Backman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Backman lands a right hook to the body.
Dawson Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Backman counters with a right hand to the body.
Backman lands a right hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A low kick from Dawson Jr misses
and Backman counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Backman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Backman.
Backman punishes Dawson Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Backman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A low kick from Dawson Jr is predictable there
and Backman counters with a nice uppercut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dawson Jr might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Dawson Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Backman manages to avoid it.
Backman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dawson Jr misses with an uppercut
and Backman counters with a left and a right that stings Dawson Jr.
Backman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Backman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dawson Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Backman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dawson Jr thinking.
Dawson Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Backman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dawson Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Backman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawson Jr throws a body punch but Backman moves out of range.
Backman scores with a one two! Dawson Jr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dawson Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Backman stuns Dawson Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dawson Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
As Dawson Jr backs off Backman throws a huge counter combo but Dawson Jr manages to avoid it all.
Dawson Jr throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Backman to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Dawson Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A shot to the body from Dawson Jr misses
and Backman counters with a series of strikes. Dawson Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dawson Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Backman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Backman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dawson Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Backman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Backman connects with a body shot.
Backman works over Dawson Jr's head and body with a nice combination.
Dawson Jr misses with a hook
and Backman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawson Jr misses with a body shot
and Backman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dawson Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Backman counters with a left and a right that stings Dawson Jr.
Dawson Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Backman counters with a one-two to the body.
Dawson Jr throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Backman to counter with a crisp jab.
Dawson Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Backman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Backman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dawson Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dawson Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Backman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Backman is working the combinations to good effect here.
Good exchange - Backman coming out on top.
Dawson Jr throws a head kick that misses
and Backman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Backman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dawson Jr back to the cage. Backman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Backman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dawson Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Backman lands a jab-cross combination.
Jack Dawson Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dawson Jr throws a combination that misses
and Backman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dawson Jr 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.
Dawson Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Backman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dawson Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Backman was well out of range. Poor timing from Dawson Jr.
Despite the aggression on Backman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Backman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dawson Jr. #T3#
Dawson Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Backman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Backman throws a one two combo.
Dawson Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Backman counters with a left to the body.
Nice shot by Dawson Jr.
A head kick by Dawson Jr misses
letting Backman counter with a right hand.
Dawson Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Backman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Backman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dawson Jr at a distance.
Dawson Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Backman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dawson Jr throws a head kick but Backman moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawson Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Backman counters with a nice body shot.
Backman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T4#
Dawson Jr misses with an uppercut
and Backman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Backman scores with a hook to the body. Dawson Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dawson Jr misses with a combination
and Backman counters with a left and a right that stings Dawson Jr.
Backman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Good exchange - Dawson Jr coming out on top.
Dawson Jr thows a leg kick but Backman checks it
and Backman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Dawson Jr is rocked!
Dawson Jr misses with a body punch
enabling Backman to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Dawson Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Backman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dawson Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Backman rushes Dawson Jr and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Dawson Jr is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Backman piles on the pressure and Dawson Jr crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Backman!

Event: FARTMMA 68: Halloween Massacre
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1#
Backman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caulfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Backman.
Backman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Backman looks to throw the jab but Caulfield is out of range.
Caulfield throws a series of punches but Backman avoids them all with ease.
Caulfield showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Backman.
Caulfield turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Caulfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Backman circles away.
Caulfield is looking to clinch.
Backman fails to land with a series of punches.
Caulfield takes a swing at Backman's ribcage but misses.
Caulfield misses with a series of wild punches.
Caulfield definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Caulfield looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backman looks to land a combination but Caulfield avoids it well.
Backman misses the shot to the body.
Caulfield slips a jab and a cross from Backman.
Backman throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Caulfield rushes Backman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Caulfield creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Backman's defenses.
Caulfield swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Caulfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Backman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Caulfield avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Caulfield moves into the clinch.
Caulfield throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Backman.
Caulfield digs a right hand into Backman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Backman's gas tank. #BC2#
Backman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Backman fails to land with a series of punches.
Caulfield lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CL#
Caulfield moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caulfield misses with a knee strike.
Caulfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Backman uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Caulfield lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Backman.
Backman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Backman has had enough of the clinch but Caulfield keeps him there for the moment.
Caulfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Caulfield.
Stalling in the clinch from Caulfield.
Backman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Backman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Backman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Caulfield fails to land.
Backman tries to work over Caulfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Backman blocks a body shot from Caulfield. #BC#
Caulfield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Backman lands a right hook to the body.
Backman 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.
Backman misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Caulfield misses.
Caulfield fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Backman. Caulfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Backman thuds a left hand into Caulfield's body.
Backman misses with a double jab.
Caulfield tests Backman's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Caulfield clinches with his opponent.
Caulfield keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Backman's efforts to push away.#BC#
Caulfield manages to break the clinch.
Backman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Caulfield half committed to a counter leg kick.
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 left lands for Backman.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Backman.
Backman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Caulfield rather than just go for the knockout.
Backman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caulfield fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Backman.
Caulfield uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Backman has time to react.
Caulfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Backman.
Caulfield is looking to clinch but Backman is avoiding it.
Caulfield misses with a jab, cross combination.
Backman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Caulfield. Caulfield obviously looking to wear him down.
Holden Caulfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Backman lands a slapping body shot.
Caulfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Backman.
Backman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Backman does no damage.
Backman swings for the body but Caulfield moves out of range.
Backman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Backman fails to land with a series of punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for Caulfield.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Holden Caulfield will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Backman takes a swing at Caulfield's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Caulfield gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Caulfield lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Caulfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No joy there for Backman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Caulfield lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Backman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Backman takes a kick to the side of the head.
Backman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Backman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Backman throws a series of punches but Caulfield moves out of range.
Backman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Caulfield avoids the body shot from Backman.
Holden Caulfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Caulfield's corner calls for a 1-2. Caulfield obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Backman jabs Caulfield to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Backman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Backman. Caulfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Backman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1#
Backman misses with an uppercut. Caulfield saw that one coming.
Caulfield comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Caulfield connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice body punch from Backman.
Backman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Caulfield.
Caulfield is looking to clinch.
Backman tries to bum rush Caulfield with a series of wild strikes but Caulfield uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Backman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Caulfield moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Caulfield lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Caulfield feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Backman's calf.
Good leg kick by Caulfield there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Caulfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Backman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Backman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Caulfield to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caulfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Backman circles away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Caulfield.
Caulfield lands a leg kick that knocks Backman off balance momentarily.#T2#
Caulfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Backman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Caulfield.
George Backman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Caulfield misses with a looping right.
Some wild striking there from Backman.
Backman misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Caulfield moves into the clinch.#BC#
Caulfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Backman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Backman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Caulfield takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Caulfield tries to clinch but Backman moves out of range.
Backman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Backman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Backman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Caulfield.
Backman throws a series of strikes that have Caulfield backpedaling.
Backman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Caulfield connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Backman scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Backman misses the jab.
Caulfield tries to clinch up but Backman circles away and keeps his distance.
Caulfield throws a series of punches but Backman avoids them all with ease.
Backman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Backman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Backman throws a body shot but no joy.
Backman looks to score with a jab to the body but Caulfield is just out of range.
Caulfield throws a combination. Backman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Caulfield lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Backman backs up against the cage.
Backman tries to move into range but Caulfield moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Caulfield lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Caulfield dips to his left and cracks Backman with an uppercut!
Caulfield fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caulfield loads up on a big right hand but Backman slips the punch.
Backman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Backman lands a jab-cross combination.
Backman misses the shot to the body.
Backman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
A jab from Caulfield finds it's way through Backman's defenses.
Caulfield closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Caulfield scores with a leg kick.
Caulfield misses with a double jab.
Backman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Caulfield lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Backman fails to land with a series of punches.
Backman takes one to the chin there.
Caulfield dodges the punch combination from Backman.
Caulfield feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Caulfield tries to bum rush Backman with a series of wild strikes but Backman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Caulfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Backman misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Backman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Caulfield circles away quickly and effectively.
Caulfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Backman! But no joy.
Caulfield thumps Backman with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Holden Caulfield dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Caulfield swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Backman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Backman working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Caulfield manages to break the clinch.
Caulfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Backman unleashes a big counter combination but Caulfield bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Some wild striking there from Caulfield.
As Caulfield backs off Backman throws a huge counter combo but Caulfield manages to avoid it all.
Caulfield tries to clinch but Backman is having none of it.
Backman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Caulfield is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice side step and Backman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
An inside leg kick lands from Caulfield.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backman looks to land a combination but Caulfield avoids it well.
Caulfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Backman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big right from Caulfield misses.
Caulfield ducks under a wild hook from Backman.
Backman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Caulfield. #T1#
Caulfield misses with the combination.
Backman throws a body shot but no joy.
Caulfield throws a big counter combination but Backman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Backman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caulfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Backman.
Caulfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Backman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Caulfield is looking to slow Backman down with leg kicks.
Left hook, right uppercut from Caulfield.
Backman tries to bum rush Caulfield with a series of wild strikes but Caulfield uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Backman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Backman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Caulfield misses with a double jab.
Backman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Backman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Caulfield misses with the combination.
Caulfield is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Caulfield looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Caulfield lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Backman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Backman.
Backman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Caulfield connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Backman scrambles back to his feet.
Caulfield misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - Backman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Backman throws a combination. Caulfield tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Backman moves out of range as Caulfield throws a body kick.
Backman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Backman does no damage.
Backman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caulfield throwing a counter right hand but Backman manages to avoid it.#T3#
Caulfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Backman.
Backman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Caulfield stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Caulfield tries to clinch up.
Backman throws a series of punches but Caulfield avoids them all with ease.
Caulfield lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Backman misses.
Backman just misses with a punch to the body.
Caulfield is looking to clinch but Backman is avoiding it.
Caulfield misses with a combination #CL2#
and Backman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Caulfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Caulfield dodges the punch combination from Backman.
A good leg kick by Caulfield.
Caulfield throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Backman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Backman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Backman throws a nice looking combination but Caulfield bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Caulfield is looking for a counter combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Backman. Caulfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caulfield comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Caulfield lands with a kick to the ribs.
Backman swings widly with a right hand
and Caulfield counters with a slapping leg kick.
Caulfield lands with a cross.
Backman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some wild striking there from Caulfield.
Backman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CL#
Caulfield moves into the clinch.
Caulfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Caulfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
George Backman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holden Caulfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Backman takes a swing at Caulfield's ribcage but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to George Backman.
Well Caulfield has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holden Caulfield!

Event: FARTMMA 61
Date: Sep 14, 2019

#R1#
Backman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baird moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Backman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Backman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Backman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Baird connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Backman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Backman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baird seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Backman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Baird.
Nice shot by Baird.
Sloppy strikes from Backman. Those never looked like landing.
Baird scores with a nice strike.
Baird scores with a nice head shot.
Baird throws a poor cross that misses
and Backman counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Backman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baird slips under a jab from Backman.
Baird is looking to counter punch.
Baird lunges at Backman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Backman's hand.
Backman swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Baird on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Baird throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Backman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Backman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Backman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Baird missing with a left hand there. Backman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Backman tries to bum rush Baird with a series of wild strikes but Baird uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baird turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Baird bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Backman takes a swing at Baird's ribcage but misses.
Backman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Backman there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Baird takes the fight into the clinch.
Baird tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Backman's elbow.
Backman blocking some punches.
Backman wants to get back to striking at distance but Baird won't allow it.
Baird throws a head punch that misses.
Backman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baird.
Baird misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Backman has had enough of the clinch but Baird keeps him there for the moment.
Baird tries a body shot but Backman blocks it.
Backman tries to break free but Baird pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Baird tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Backman tries to break free but Baird pushes him back against the cage.
Baird tries to work over Backman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Baird scores with a nice short uppercut.
Baird has Backman pressed against the cage, preventing Backman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A left hand lands to the body for Baird.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baird.
Baird keeps control of Backman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Baird misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baird misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baird throws a punch but it's blocked by Backman.
Baird scores with a shoulder strike.
Baird tries to throw a body punch but Backman avoids it by throwing Baird back against the cage.
Backman is trying to break the clinch but Baird has him pressed against the cage.
Baird tries a body shot but Backman blocks it.
Baird goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Baird tries to throw a body punch but Backman avoids it by throwing Baird back against the cage.
Baird keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Backman's efforts to push away.
Backman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Baird doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baird scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Baird doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Backman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Backman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Baird tries to throw a body punch but Backman avoids it by throwing Baird back against the cage.
Backman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Baird lands a body punch in the clinch.
Backman wants to get back to striking at distance but Baird won't allow it.
Baird lands with a left to the head.
Baird lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Baird goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baird tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Baird tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baird scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Baird throws a head punch that misses.
Backman prevents a body shot from Baird.
Backman tries to break the clinch but Baird is controlling the position.
Backman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baird is working Backman over against the cage.
Baird can't find room to land a body shot as Backman controls the action.
Backman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice body punch from Baird - that landed with a thud.
Baird tries to work over Backman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baird goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Backman blocks a body shot from Baird.
Baird lands a body punch in the clinch.
Backman tries to circle away but Baird has him pinned against the cage.
A short uppercut from Baird.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Baird dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Baird throws a lazy right hand but Backman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Backman scores with a hook to the body. Baird takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Backman throws a poor cross that misses
and Baird counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Backman lands a nice shot to the body.
Baird smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Backman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baird manages to avoid it.
Corey Baird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Backman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Baird delivers a nice body kick.
Baird avoids a punch combination nicely.
Backman just misses with a punch to the body.
Baird keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Backman.
Baird fires out a quick counter leg kick but Backman just manages to avoid it.
Baird scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baird fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baird is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Corey Baird is winning the standup battle so far.
Backman misses with a two punch combination.
Baird scores with a crisp jab that stopped Backman in his tracks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Baird, right into the meat. #T1#
Baird changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Backman misses with a hook to the body
and Baird connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baird ducks under a wild hook from Backman.
Backman scores with a body shot.
Baird 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.
Backman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Baird rather than just go for the knockout.
Backman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Baird misses with a straight right.
Backman blocks a jab.
A jab from Baird misses.
Baird is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Backman can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Baird. Backman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baird lands with a kick to the temple. Backman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Backman misses with a double jab
and Baird counters with a good low kick that Backman was not able to check.
Baird darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
Backman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baird.
Backman slips under a jab.
Backman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Baird is looking to slow Backman down with leg kicks. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Backman. Baird does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baird pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Backman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baird.
Baird throws a hook but Backman avoids it easily.
Baird is looking to slow Backman down with leg kicks.
Backman misses with an uppercut.
Backman misses with a body shot.
Baird misses with a straight left.
Baird throws a hook but Backman avoids it easily.
Backman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT2#
It looks like Corey Baird has been cut.
A jab from Baird misses.
Backman throws a series of punches but Baird avoids them all with ease.
Baird ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baird throws a hook but Backman blocks it.
Backman tries to bum rush Baird with a series of wild strikes but Baird uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Backman does no damage.
Backman walks into a stiff left hand from Baird.#T3#
Backman slips a jab from Baird.
Backman misses the shot to the body.
Baird delivers a nice body kick.
Backman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baird throws out the jab.
Baird scoring well with a low kick there.
Backman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Baird ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Baird - just one landing.
Backman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baird.
Baird throws out a loose jab but Backman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Backman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Baird.
Backman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Baird thuds his right hand into Backman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Baird moves into range and clinches up with Backman.
A bit of stalling here from Backman.
Baird lands a body punch in the clinch.
Backman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baird misses with a punch to the body.
Baird is leaning against Backman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Baird is leaning against Backman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Baird scores with a hook to the body.
Baird goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baird misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baird doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baird misses with a punch to the body.
Baird throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Baird throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Baird.
Corey Baird has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Baird.
Baird tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Backman's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baird blocks an uppercut.
Baird tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Backman's elbow.
Baird tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Backman's elbow.
Baird works on Backman's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Baird dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Corey Baird'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Backman misses with a looping right.
No joy there for Backman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
George Backman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baird throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Backman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Backman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baird was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Baird works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Backman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Backman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baird. Baird obviously looking to wear him down.
Baird keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baird is looking to clinch but Backman is avoiding it.
Backman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big right from Backman misses.
Baird throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Backman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Backman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Backman walks into a stiff left hand from Baird.
Baird changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Baird cracks Backman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Baird thumps Backman with a low kick.
Baird throws a quick inside leg kick.
Backman looks to land a combination but Baird avoids it well.
No joy there for Backman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Backman throws a lazy uppercut
and Baird counters with a series of strikes. Backman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Backman slips a straight right by Baird.
Baird connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Backman momentarily.
Backman misses with a combination
and Baird counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baird is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC#
Backman is rocked!
Baird connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baird throws a leg kick which misses Backman's front leg but catches the back leg as Backman tries to avoid it.
A slow jab from Baird misses its intended target.
Backman misses with a lunging right hand
and Baird counters with a good, hard body kick but Backman shrugs it off.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Baird, as that shot connected.
Backman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Backman gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Backman lands a nice hook to Baird's body. Baird takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Backman misses with a jab to the body
and Baird makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Baird as he connects with a hook.
Baird swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baird buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Backman misses with a wild body shot.
Baird feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Backman's calf.
Baird feints and then cracks Backman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Backman down.
Baird moves out of range of the strikes.
Baird is looking to slow Backman down with leg kicks.
Backman throws a body shot but no joy.
Baird fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Backman on the side of the head.
Baird throws an overhand right that lands on Backman's shoulder, as Backman tries to avoid the shot.
Baird catches Backman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Baird waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Backman.
Baird waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Backman.#T3#
Baird moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Backman takes a swing at Baird's ribcage but misses.
Backman throws a nice looking combination but Baird bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Baird wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Baird.
Backman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Baird counters with a stiff right hand.
Baird lands an overhand right.
Nice shot lands for Baird.
Backman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Backman misses with a body punch
and Baird counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Baird. That snapped Backman's head back.
Backman is still on wobbly legs! Can Baird finish him?
A slapping leg kick lands for Baird.
Backman seems to have recovered his senses.
Baird takes a swing at Backman's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Backman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Baird, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Backman walks into a left hand.
Baird throws out a loose jab but Backman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Backman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Baird, right into the meat. #T4#
Baird is looking to slow Backman down with leg kicks.
Backman misses with the combination.
Baird is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Backman.
Baird lands an overhand right.
Backman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baird.
Baird lands with a nice body kick.
Baird swings for the body but Backman moves out of range.
Baird misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and Backman counters by clinching up.
Backman is trying to force a seperation but Baird has the dominant position.
Backman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baird misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baird prevents Backman from breaking the clinch.
Baird misses with a punch to the body.
George Backman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baird misses with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Baird showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baird has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: FARTMMA 56
Date: Aug 15, 2019

#R1#
Backman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drought was well out of range. Poor timing from Backman.
Backman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Backman slips under a jab.
Drought misses with a straight left.
Backman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drought.
A combination from Backman does no damage.
Backman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Backman jabs Drought to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Drought misses with an uppercut. Backman saw that one coming.
Drought lands a body shot.
Backman slips a jab and a cross from Drought.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drought slips a jab and a cross from Backman.
Drought loads up on a big right hand but Backman slips the punch.
Drought throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drought throws a body shot but no joy.
Backman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Backman jabs Drought to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Drought misses the shot to the body.
Backman is looking for the big counter here.
A jab from Drought finds it's way through Backman's defenses.
Backman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drought.
Despite the aggression on Backman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Backman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Randy Drought seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drought throws a jab when Backman was well out of range.
Drought lands a really nice looking cross but Backman seems unphased.
Backman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Drought misses with a looping right.
Backman swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Drought misses.
Backman misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drought keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Some wild striking there from Drought.
Backman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drought misses with a hook
and Backman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Drought misses with a jab, cross combination.
Backman throws a counter combo.
Drought fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Drought shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Backman eats them both and turns towards Drought to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC#
Backman is rocked!
Backman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drought throws out the jab.
Drought sets himself, and Backman steps forward looking for the clinch! Drought avoids it this time.
Backman is still on wobbly legs! Can Drought finish him?
Backman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drought.
Drought scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Backman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drought walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Backman drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Drought swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Backman's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Drought!
A relieved looking Randy Drought thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: FARTMMA 49
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Backman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Backman.
Backman looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Nice sprawl there from Backman as Gracie shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Backman ducks right into an uppercut from Gracie.
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Backman slips the punch.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Backman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but Backman gets double underhooks and turns Gracie into the cage.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Backman counters with a left to the body.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Backman.
George Backman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A slow jab from Backman misses its intended target.
Nice cross by Backman.
Backman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Backman jabs Gracie to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Backman tries to keep at a distance but Gracie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gracie keeps control of Backman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gracie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gracie has Backman pressed against the cage.
Backman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gracie.
Backman prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Backman leaning his opponent against the cage.
Backman wants to break free but Gracie has control. #TD#
Gracie has Backman pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gracie pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Backman tumbling to the mat - Gracie dives into Backman's guard.#SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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!
Backman being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3##SUB#
Gracie has an Americana. Backman didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Gracie is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Gracie hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gabriel Gracie!
After the big win, Gabriel Gracie made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Groove Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: FARTMMA 44
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Grace is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Backman's half guard.
Grace wants to control but Backman is keeping him busy.
Grace uses his free foot to push down on Backman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Backman.
Backman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Backman tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Grace is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Backman to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Backman shrugs it off.
Backman wants to hold on but Grace pushes him away.
Grace landing strikes, looking to finish!
Backman is desperately trying to improve his position but Grace has a good base and remains in mount.
Backman tries to hold on but Grace postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grace lands a heavy elbow.
Grace lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Backman hang on?#SUB2#
Grace is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Backman is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Junior Grace!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1#
Maynard tries to clinch but Backman moves out of range.
Maynard tries to clinch but Backman moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Backman.
Backman misses with a few strikes there.
Backman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maynard's head backwards.#ROC2#
Maynard is rocked!
Backman drops Maynard with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Maynard! Backman dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Backman!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2019

#R1#
Backman lands with a cross.
Bell walks into a stiff left hand from Backman.
Backman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC2#
Bell is rocked!
Backman lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Bell goes down and covers up as Backman starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Backman!

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