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Event: SYN 939 Exotic vs. Machado     
Date:   Nov 23, 2022
#R1#
Hematopoye takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bulb staying out of range there.
And Bulb counters with a quick kick to the body but Hematopoye blocks it.
Hematopoye staying out of range there.
Bulb throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hematopoye scores with a sloppy right hand. Bulb should have avoided that one.
Bulb swings widly with a right hand
and Bulb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hematopoye throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bulb.
Hematopoye bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bulb's head.
Bulb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hematopoye misses with a hook. Bulb ducked under it nicely.
Bulb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bulb throws an off balance right hand
and Hematopoye counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Bulb.
Hematopoye throws a big shot that misses.
Bulb thumps Hematopoye with a low kick.#T1#
Hematopoye moves out of range of the strikes.
Bulb takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hematopoye throws a big shot that misses.
Bulb digs a good hook to Hematopoye's body.
Hematopoye misses with a looping right.
As Hematopoye backs away, Bulb returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#KD#
Bulb lands a big head kick that sends Hematopoye tumbling to the mat! Bulb takes a step backwards and waves Hematopoye back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Hematopoye is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Nou Hematopoye has been cut.
Bulb connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hematopoye is still on wobbly legs! Can Bulb finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bulb moves in close and cracks Hematopoye with a massive right hand! Hematopoye, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Bulb!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adim Bulb!
Adim Bulb 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: SYN 935 Randleman vs. Dionisy     
Date:   Oct 26, 2022
#R1#
Finch misses with a right hand
and Bulb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bulb moves away.
Bulb misses the body punch
and Finch counters with a nice body kick.
Finch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Finch looks to land a combination. Bulb sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Finch misses the jab.
Finch takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bulb throws a lazy uppercut
letting Finch counter with a right hand.
Finch connects 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!
Finch throws a leg kick that misses.
Bulb looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Finch with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bulb to score with a decent uppercut.
Bulb lands a head shot.
Finch lands a jab to Bulb's midsection.
A left lands for Bulb.
Finch takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T1#
Finch takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Finch throws a hook but Bulb avoids it easily.
Bulb tests Finch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice cross by Finch.
Bulb cracks a nice hook into Finch's ribs.
Bulb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Finch misses the target.
Bulb swings for the body but Finch moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Finch misses the target.
Bulb jabs Finch right on the nose. Finch blinks but takes it well.
Finch moves out of range of the body kick.
Finch catches Bulb with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Finch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bulb connects with a body shot that sends Finch's belly button to the back.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bulb.
Bulb scores with a leg kick.
Finch avoids the body shot from Bulb.
Finch throwing a counter right hand but Bulb manages to avoid it.
Finch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC#Bulb is rocked!
Bulb connects with a leg kick.
Bulb is still on wobbly legs! Can Finch finish him?
Finch throws a hook to the side of Bulb's head but Bulb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bulb seems to have recovered his senses.
Finch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bulb.
Bulb throws a jab when Finch was well out of range.
Finch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bulbs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Finch lands a head shot.
A jab from Bulb misses.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Bulb.
Bulb misses with an attempted mid kick. #T3#
Bulb throws a wild body kick that Finch sees coming a mile off.
Bulb moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #KD#
Finch lands a big right hand that sends Bulb crashing to the mat! Finch stays standing though and waves Bulb back to his feet!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Finch.
Finch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Finch throws an uppercut from hell that sends Bulb clean off his feet! He's out cold! Finch stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Atticus Finch!
Atticus Finch seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: SYN 930 Leifsson vs. Bigg     
Date:   Sep 28, 2022
#R1#
King lands a front kick.
Bulb lands with an overhand left.
A nice inside leg kick there by King. That's going to slow Bulb down.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Bulb moves out of range easily.
Bulb avoids the head kick by King.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Bulb misses the target.
King slips a straight right by Bulb.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bulb throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
Bulb sizes up King with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
James King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bulb throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
Bulb looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bulb on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
King misses with a wild body shot.
King moves out of range as Bulb throws a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bulb throws a body kick that misses.
King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
King looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
King lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bulb will feel that in the morning.
King defending well as Bulb loads up on a big left hand.
Bulb avoids a kick to the body.
King avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A jab from King does it's job there.
Bulb tries a low kick but King avoids it.
King wants to counter with a clinch but Bulb pushes him away.
King closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
King takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
King fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bulb has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
King connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from King.
An attempted straight right counter from Bulb misses the target.
A clash of legs there as Bulb blocks the low kick.
Bulb swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
King chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bulb blocks the body kick.
Bulb misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bulb throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.#T2#
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King throws a head kick that Bulb semi-blocks.
King ducks under a wild hook from Bulb.
Bulb throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bulb checks a leg kick nicely.
Bulb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
Bulb is looking to counter with a body kick.
King plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bulb uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
King throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bulb's head.
Bulb checks the leg kick.
Bulb misses with a low kick as King jumps back.
King throws out a counter right but Bulb avoids it with no problem.
King lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bulb backs up against the cage.
King throws a jab when Bulb was well out of range.
King shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bulb.
Bulb throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Bulb takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bulb misses with a looping right.
King with a nice calf kick.
Bulb swings widly with a right hand
and King counters with a good low kick that Bulb was not able to check.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Bulb misses the target.
King on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bulb just misses with a punch to the body.
And King responds with a good body kick, but Bulb manages to step out the way in time.
King looks to throw the jab but Bulb is out of range. #CL2#
King has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Bulb.
Bulb has a couple of punches blocked by King.
King working aggressively here.
Bulb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC#
Bulb breaks the clinch. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for King.
Bulb avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A quick step to the side and Bulb tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
King closes the distance and lands a one-two.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Bulb thumps King with a low kick.
King fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bulb on the side of the head.
Bulb blocks the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Bulb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bulb misses with a looping left.
Bulb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bulb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bulb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
Bulb misses with a leg kick
and King counters with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by King.
King rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bulb moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
King lands the left hand.
Bulb walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James King dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
King chopping away at his opponent's legs.
King swinging wildly here.
Bulb moves out of range of the leg kick from King.
King throws a nice head kick!
King tries to land a front kick but Bulb steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
King connects with the punch.
A big left from Bulb misses.
King tries a quick counter leg kick but Bulb is wise to it.
Bulb throws a good cross that connects. #CL2#
King fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bulb, pushing him back against the cage.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bulb's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bulb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
King throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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!
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Bulb. #T1#
Bulb can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King landing knees to the head.
King tries to work over Bulb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King defending well as Bulb loads up on a big left hand.
James King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bulb on the side of the head.
King throws a low kick but Bulb moves out of range easily.
King throws a combination. Bulb tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King looks for the body kick but Bulb saw that one coming.
Good exchange - King coming out on top.
Bulb cracks a nice hook into King's ribs.
King takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from King.#T2#
Bulb throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from King.
Bulb is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
King tried to score with a low kick but Bulb checks it.
A head kick by King misses
and Bulb counters with a straight right hand.
King ducks under a wild hook from Bulb.
Bulb takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
King slips under a jab from Bulb.
King lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
King takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Bulb moves out of range easily.
Bulb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut there from King.
A jab from Bulb misses.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
King lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bulb at a distance. #T3#
King misses with a head kick.
King connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bulb momentarily.
A leg kick checked by Bulb.
King takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bulb throws a half hearted mid kick.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bulb throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bulb.
Bulb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
Bulb throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and King moves into the clinch.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
James King seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Bulb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bulb throws a head kick that misses.
Bulb looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.#T4#
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bulb throws out the jab.
King misses with a shot to the body
letting Bulb counter with a right hand.
King throws a low kick but Bulb moves out of range easily.
Bulb uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before King has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as King lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bulb doesn't seem phased though.
King 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.
Bulb throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
A low kick from King is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Bulb.
King connects with a jab.
Bulb misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King throws a head kick that misses.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bulb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King stuns Bulb with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
King needs to keep his hands up - Bulb had a free shot at his head there.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bulb under the eye.
King blocks a jab.#CL2#
King closes the distance and clinches.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bulb.
A short body shot lands from Bulb as the two fighters clinch.
Bulb is leaning against King and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Bulb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bulbs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A thudding body kick lands there by King!
A jab from King does it's job there.
A jab from King misses.
Bulb misses with a body kick.
Decent striking displayed by King there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from King misses.
King moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Bulb slips a straight right by King.
Bulb pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King throws out a counter right but Bulb avoids it with no problem.
Crunch! Bulb slams his shin into King's torso.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King misses with the combination.
Bulb gets cracked with a nice right hand there by King.
King works Bulb's body with a nice hook.
King cracks Bulb with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
King connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bulb looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
King tries to land a front kick but Bulb steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
King ducks under a wild hook from Bulb.
Bulb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James King is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Bulb takes a shot right to the bread basket.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
King lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by King.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
King slips a straight right by Bulb.
King shapes to counter with a head kick.
King misses with a low kick.
King with a nice cross.
King scores with a jab to the head.
Bulb cracks King with a good jab.
King looks to land a left hand but Bulb moved out of range nicely.
Bulb throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
Bulb swings widly with a right hand
and King counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bulb thinking.
A chopping leg kick lands by King. #T3#
Nice body punch from Bulb.
Bulb throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Bulb misses.
A big right from Bulb misses.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
King attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
An inside leg kick lands from Bulb.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bulb throws out the jab.
Bulb scores with a head kick. King tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A head kick misses from King.
King fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
King tries to clinch but Bulb is having none of it.
Bulb throws a nice outside leg kick.
King checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from King. #T4#
Bulb throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
Bulb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bulb just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King wants to clinch.
Bulb turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adim Bulb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bulb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King looks for the body kick but Bulb saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by King there.
Bulb walks into a straight right hand from King.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bulb was well out of range. Poor timing from King.

And that's the end of the fight!
James King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well King 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James King!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, James King made sure he mentioned Vegan Gains, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: SYN 925 Pawlik vs. Vice     
Date:   Aug 31, 2022
#R1#
Caunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bulb throws out the jab.
Caunt misses with a wild body shot.
Bulb takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bulb looks to land a left hand but Caunt moved out of range nicely.
Bulb catches Caunt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#It looks like Dick Caunt has been cut.
Bulb throws a jab but it's blocked by Caunt.
Bulb throws a shot from downtown. Caunt moves away and avoids it.
Adim Bulb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caunt throws a lazy head kick
and Bulb counters with a straight right hand.
Bulb wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caunt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bulb on the side of the head.
Caunt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bulb throws an off balance right hand
and Caunt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bulb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Bulb explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A head kick misses from Bulb.
Bulb swings widly with a right hand
letting Caunt counter with a right hand.
Bulb lands with a cross.
Bulb digs a good hook to Caunt's body.
Caunt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bulb.
Caunt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bulb misses with a body shot
and Caunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Caunt moves out of range of the leg kick from Bulb.
Jab, jab by Caunt - just one landing.
Caunt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bulb. Bulb circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bulb throws a half hearted mid kick.
Caunt scores with a three punch combo! #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bulb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Caunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bulb throws out the jab.
Bulb tries a head kick but it misses.
Caunt half committed to a counter leg kick.
Caunt defending well as Bulb loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Bulb.
Caunt tried to counter with a leg kick but Bulb avoided it.
A good leg kick by Caunt.
Caunt gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bulb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bulb misses with a body punch
enabling Caunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Bulb just misses with a punch to the body.
Bulb misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Caunt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bulb swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Caunt throws the kick towards the body but Bulb avoids it.
Caunt misses with the body kick
and Bulb makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Caunt really felt that one!
Caunt lands with a straight right. Bulb didn't see that one coming.
Caunt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice shot lands for Bulb.
Bulb checks a low kick from Caunt.
Bulb swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Caunt staying out of range there.
Caunt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bulb lands a nice looking body shot.
Bulb on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Caunt is looking to land body kicks.
Bulb misses with a body shot
and Caunt counters with a stiff right hand.
Bulb throws a lazy body kick
and Caunt counters with a low kick, right behind Bulb 's knee. #T4#
Bulb bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice leg kick from Bulb, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bulb throws a head kick but Caunt moves out of range.
Caunt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bulb missing with a left hand there. Caunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Caunt slips under a jab.
Caunt feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bulb throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Caunt misses the target.
Bulb throws a sloppy head kick
and Caunt counters with a three punch combo that has Bulb backing up. Bulb nods at Caunt to acknowledge the strikes.
Bulb bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bulb takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bulb swings widly with a right hand
letting Caunt counter with a right hand.
Caunt looks to land a right hand but Bulb moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Adim Bulb will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dick Caunt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bulb lands a nice hook to Caunt's body. Caunt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Caunt connects with a leg kick.
Bulb misses with a wild body shot.
Caunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bulb manages to avoid it.
Bulb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bulb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caunt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bulb's head backwards.
Bulb lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caunt moves away from the strike by Bulb.
Bulb moves out of range of the strikes.
Caunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bulb.
Bulb connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Bulb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Caunt.
Caunt throwing a counter right hand but Bulb manages to avoid it.
Bulb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Caunt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bulb throws an off balance right hand
and Caunt counters with a thumping low kick.
Caunt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bulb to score with a decent uppercut.
Caunt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Caunt avoids the body shot from Bulb.
A quick step to the side and Caunt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caunt slips a straight right by Bulb.
Caunt throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Caunt. Bulb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bulb swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Caunt misses with a hook.
Bulb goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Caunt throws a poor cross that misses
and Bulb counters with a head kick. That will keep Caunt thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T2#
Bulb throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Caunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Caunt cracks Bulb with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bulb misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caunt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bulb misses with an uppercut
and Caunt counters with a good, hard body kick but Bulb shrugs it off.
Bulb takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Caunt slips a straight right by Bulb.
Bulb tries to work over Caunt's front leg with a kick but Caunt checks it.
Caunt throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bulb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adim Bulb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bulb lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Bulb throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bulb misses with a jab to the body
and Caunt counters with a nice uppercut.
Bulb throws a jab when Caunt was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Bulb.
Bulb throws an off balance right hand
enabling Caunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Caunt looks to land a left hand but Bulb moved out of range nicely.
Bulb swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Caunt counters with a straight right hand.
Bulb misses with a wild body shot.
Caunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Caunt lands a leg kick that knocks Bulb off balance momentarily.
Bulb lets loose with a powerful body kick. Caunt will feel that in the morning.
Bulb takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Bulb misses with an uppercut.
Caunt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bulb throws a lazy uppercut
and Caunt counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bulb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Caunt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bulb doesn't seem bothered though.
Bulb throws a poor cross that misses
and Caunt counters with a right hand to the body.
Bulb walks into a jab.
Caunt dips to his left and cracks Bulb with an uppercut!
Bulb misses with a left hand
and Caunt counters with a nice body kick.
Bulb cracks Caunt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Caunt throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bulb counters with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dick Caunt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dick Caunt's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Bulb looks to land a left hand but Caunt moved out of range nicely.
Bulb throws an overhand right that lands on Caunt's shoulder, as Caunt tries to avoid the shot.
Caunt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A lazy body kick from Caunt
and Bulb counters with a straight right hand.
Bulb throws out a loose jab but Caunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Caunt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Caunt throws a shot from downtown. Bulb moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Bulb misses.
Bulb lands a head kick!
Caunt moves out of range as Bulb throws a body kick.
Caunt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulb misses with a body shot
and Bulb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bulb throws a leg kick
and Caunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bulb takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Caunt tries to bum rush Bulb with a series of wild strikes but Bulb uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Bulb misses the body punch
and Caunt counters with a stiff right hand.
Bulb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Bulb.
Caunt lands a front kick.
Bulb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Bulb backs away, Caunt returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Caunt lands a leg kick that knocks Bulb off balance momentarily.
Bulb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bulb misses with a right hand
and Caunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Caunt slips a jab from Bulb.
Caunt fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bulb just manages to avoid it.
Caunt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bulb's head.
Bulb misses with a lunging right hand
and Caunt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bulb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Caunt. #T2#
Bulb swings for the body but Caunt moves out of range.
Caunt tried to counter with a leg kick but Bulb avoided it.
Bulb throws a leg kick
enabling Caunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Bulb misses with a right hand
and Bulb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bulb looks to land a left hand but Caunt moved out of range nicely.
A jab lands there for Caunt.
Bulb takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bulb walks forward, straight into a front kick from Caunt.
Bulb throws a hook but Caunt avoids it easily.
Bulb throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Caunt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bulb checks it well.
Caunt jabs Bulb to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Caunt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bulb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Caunt counters with a right hand to the body.
A low kick from Bulb is predictable there
and Caunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Caunt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bulb. Bulb circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bulb walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Caunt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Caunt lands a nice shot that snaps Bulb's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bulb. Caunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Caunt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bulb.
Caunt checks a low kick from Bulb.
Caunt thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bulb misses with a looping left.
Caunt throws a shot to the body. #T4#
Bulb takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Caunt thows a leg kick but Bulb checks it
and Bulb counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bulb scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caunt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bulb slips a jab from Caunt.
Bulb's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bulb closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Caunt thumps Bulb with a low kick.
Bulb dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Caunt. That did some damage!
Bulb fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bulb has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Caunt.
Bulb throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Caunt looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Caunt misses with a hook
and Bulb counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Caunt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Caunt 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Caunt!

Dick Caunt spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: SYN 922 Vice City     
Date:   Aug 12, 2022
#R1#
Bulb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bulb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hermann.
The fighters circling - Hermann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hermann thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hermann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bulb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hermann.
Bulb throws a looping overhand right but Hermann ducks down to avoid it.
Hermann misses with a right hand
and Bulb counters with an outside leg kick.
Hermann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hermann misses with a hook
and Bulb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hermann thows a leg kick but Bulb checks it
and Bulb makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hermann slips under a jab from Bulb.
Hermann looks to throw the jab but Bulb is out of range.
Bulb takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bulb with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Hermann.
It seemed like Hermann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hermann misses the jab.
Hermann connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Hermann scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hermann 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.
Nice cross by Bulb.
Hermann throws a solid leg kick but Bulb takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hermann.
Bulb throws a lazy head kick
enabling Hermann to counter with a crisp jab.
Bulb scores with a head kick. #ROC#Hermann is rocked!
Hermann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hermann is still on wobbly legs! Can Bulb finish him?
Bulb moves forwards but Hermann connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hermann seems to have recovered his senses.
Karl Hermann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hermann scores with a nice head shot.
Hermann lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A punch combination from Hermann misses.
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!
Bulb with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hermann thows a left - swing and a miss! #KD#
Bulb lands a big head kick that sends Hermann tumbling to the mat! Bulb takes a step backwards and waves Hermann back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hermann throws a lazy right hand but Bulb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hermann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hermann lands the left hand.#T2#
Hermann works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC2#Bulb is rocked!
Hermann misses with an uppercut
and Bulb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bulb throws a jab when Hermann was well out of range.
Hermann lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hermann lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bulb backs up against the cage.
Oh Bulb is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bulb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bulb seems to have got his legs back now.
Hermann bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bulb's head.
Hermann is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bulb had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hermann shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Bulb wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hermann scores with the left hand. Bulb knows he should have avoided that one.
Bulb throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hermann stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bulb throws a lazy right hand but Hermann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hermann throws an overhand right that lands on Bulb's shoulder, as Bulb tries to avoid the shot.
Hermann takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hermann misses with a hook
and Bulb counters with a thumping low kick.
Hermann misses with a wild combination.
Bulb went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Hermann misses with a wild body shot.
Hermann misses with an uppercut
and Hermann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hermann scores with the left hand. Bulb knows he should have avoided that one.
Hermann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hermann throws a leg kick but Bulb moved away.
Hermann throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Bulb counter with a right hand.
Bulb lands a leg kick that knocks Hermann off balance momentarily.
A jab from Hermann misses.
Bulb moves out of range of the strikes.
Hermann throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bulb swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bulb misses with an uppercut.
Hermann looks to throw the jab but Bulb is out of range.
Bulb throwing a counter right hand but Hermann manages to avoid it.
Bulb lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hermann's sensitive parts.
Hermann misses with an uppercut
and Hermann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bulb throws a jab but it's blocked by Hermann.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Bulb lands a big right hand that sends Hermann crashing to the mat! Bulb stays standing though and waves Hermann back to his feet!
Hermann tries to clinch up.#T4#
Hermann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bulb.
Hermann connects with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Bulb.
Bulb bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bulb throws a jab but it's blocked by Hermann.
Bulb throws a nice head kick!
Nice cross by Hermann.
Bulb staying out of range there.
Hermann slips a straight right by Bulb.
A nice leg kick from Hermann, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Hermann misses the target.
Bulb throws out a leg kick but Hermann moves out of range and Bulb only half commits.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hermann throws a looping overhand right but Bulb ducks down to avoid it.
Hermann throws a shot from downtown. Bulb moves away and avoids it.
Bulb walks into a jab.
Hermann rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bulb counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hermann's knee momentarily.
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 Adim Bulb will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Some bone on bone action there as Bulb checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Adim Bulb is winning the standup battle so far.
Hermann throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bulb counters with a nice uppercut.
Bulb looks to land a left hand but Hermann moved out of range nicely.
Hermann slips a straight right by Bulb.
Hermann looks to land a right hand but Bulb moved out of range.
Bulb moves forwards but Hermann connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hermann throws a head kick that misses
and Bulb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bulb scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hermann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bulb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hermann throws a body punch but Bulb moves out of range.
As Hermann looks to move away, Bulb throws a big counter combo but Hermann just gets out of the way.
A good leg kick by Bulb.
The fighters circling - Hermann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bulb was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hermann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bulb manages to avoid it.
Bulb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hermann.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bulb.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bulb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hermann.#T1#
A jab from Hermann misses.
A punch lands to the side of Bulb 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bulb staying out of range there.
Donk. Hermann catches Bulb right on the button with a cross.
Bulb cracks Hermann with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Bulb.
Hermann thuds a left hand into Bulb's body.
Bulb lands a glancing blow to the side of Hermann's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hermann. Bulb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bulb slips a jab from Hermann.
Hermann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bulb.
A slow jab from Hermann misses its intended target.
Bulb connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hermann walks into a straight right hand from Bulb.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bulb clobbers Hermann with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hermann throws a poor cross that misses
and Bulb scores with a counter punch that sends Hermann to the canvas! Bulb smells blood - he's punishing Hermann with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Hermann has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adim Bulb!
Adim Bulb 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: SYN 915 Todd vs. JCM 2     
Date:   Jul 17, 2022
#R1#
Bulb throws a shot from downtown. Catch Wrestler moves away and avoids it.
Bulb throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Catch Wrestler counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Bulb is working from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Catch Wrestler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Catch Wrestler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Catch Wrestler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Bulb is working from the bottom.
Bulb trying to keep a closed guard but Catch Wrestler is proving a slippery customer.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Bulb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Catch Wrestler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bulb's head.#SUB2#
Catch Wrestler drops back looking for a leg! Bulb is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bulb manages to kick Catch Wrestler off! Catch Wrestler jumps back into Bulb's guard.
Catch Wrestler distracts Bulb with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Catch Wrestler wants to pass the guard but Bulb is keeping the position.#ES#
Bulb wriggles free and stands up.
Bulb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Catch Wrestler.
A little jabbing left from Catch Wrestler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Catch Wrestler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bulb.
Bulb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Catch Wrestler was well out of range. Poor timing from Bulb.#T2#
Catch Wrestler swings for the body but Bulb moves out of range. #TD2#
Catch Wrestler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Catch Wrestler lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Catch Wrestler has gone for a leg lock! Bulb slips out almost immediately though and dives into Catch Wrestler's guard.#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Catch Wrestler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Catch Wrestler has a closed guard, preventing Bulb from standing up. #SU#
Bulb gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Catch Wrestler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bulb.#T3#
Bulb misses the jab.
Bulb lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Catch Wrestler slips a straight right by Bulb.
Bulb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Catch Wrestler moves out of range as Bulb strikes.
Catch Wrestler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bulb defends well and Catch Wrestler ends up having to push Bulb into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bulb. Catch Wrestler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Catch Wrestler tries to counter with a clinch but Bulb shakes him off and moves away.
Bulb stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bulb wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Bulb was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Catch Wrestler.
Bulb slaps away a takedown attempt from Catch Wrestler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Adim Bulb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Catch Wrestler.
Bulb missing with a left hand there. Catch Wrestler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Catch Wrestler shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bulb napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bulb is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Catch Wrestler off and has taken his back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Catch Wrestler is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bulb. #T4#
Catch Wrestler tries to break free.
I would not like to be Catch Wrestler right now.
You can see the frustration on Catch Wrestler's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bulb biding his time, looking for the opening.
Catch Wrestler tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB#
Bulb looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Catch Wrestler is looking to improve his position but Bulb isn't that keen on the idea.
Bulb controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adim Bulb dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Catch Wrestler throws a hook but Bulb blocks it.
Bjj Catch Wrestler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Catch Wrestler tries to clinch there but Bulb circles away.
Bulb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Catch Wrestler can do to turn this around?
Catch Wrestler throws a one two combo.
Catch Wrestler misses with a straight left.
Bulb throws an off balance right hand
and Catch Wrestler counters with a straight right hand.
Jab from Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bulb stuffs the takedown.
Bjj Catch Wrestler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Catch Wrestler takes a swing at Bulb's ribcage but misses.
Catch Wrestler misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bulb tries to land a front kick but Catch Wrestler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Catch Wrestler moves away from the strike by Bulb.
Catch Wrestler looks to score with a jab to the body but Bulb is just out of range.#T1#
Bulb misses with a hook. Catch Wrestler ducked under it nicely.
Catch Wrestler fails to land with a series of punches.
Catch Wrestler connects with a nice looking jab.
Catch Wrestler throws a poor cross that misses
and Bulb counters with a stiff right hand.
Bulb is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Catch Wrestler's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nice shot lands for Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Catch Wrestler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bulb's head.
Bulb throws a jab but it's blocked by Catch Wrestler.
Bulb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Catch Wrestler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Adim Bulb is winning the standup battle so far.
Catch Wrestler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bulb moves away.
The crowd cheers as Catch Wrestler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bulb doesn't seem phased though.
Catch Wrestler shoots in but Bulb avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Catch Wrestler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bulb. #T2#
Bulb misses with a looping right.
Catch Wrestler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Catch Wrestler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bulb. Bulb circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab from Bulb misses.
Catch Wrestler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bulb looks to score with a jab to the body but Catch Wrestler is just out of range.
Bulb takes a jab right on the kisser.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Catch Wrestler is defended easily by Bulb.
Adim Bulb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bulb's waist but Bulb gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Catch Wrestler off to one side.
Bulb lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bulb bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Catch Wrestler's head backwards.#T3#
Catch Wrestler closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Catch Wrestler fails with a takedown attempt.
Catch Wrestler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bulb throws out the jab.
It seemed like Catch Wrestler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Catch Wrestler shoots in looking for a takedown. Bulb tries to sprawl out of it but Catch Wrestler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bulb manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bulb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Catch Wrestler.
Bulb looks to throw the jab but Catch Wrestler is out of range.
Catch Wrestler is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bulb closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Catch Wrestler scores with a hook.
Catch Wrestler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Catch Wrestler throws a nice looking combination but Bulb bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Bulb keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Catch Wrestler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bulb avoids it really well and circles away.
Catch Wrestler shoots in looking for a takedown but Bulb manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Catch Wrestler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Catch Wrestler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bulb throws out the jab.
Bulb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Catch Wrestler was well out of range. Poor timing from Bulb.
Catch Wrestler is looking to clinch but Bulb is avoiding it.
Bulb throws a low kick but it's checked well by Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler goes for a double leg but Bulb avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bulb continues to drive forward.
Bulb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bulb momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bjj Catch Wrestler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Bulb takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Catch Wrestler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bulb.
Bulb pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bulb throws a body kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Catch Wrestler misses.
Bulb takes one to the chin there.
Bulb throws a body shot but no joy.
Catch Wrestler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bulb is fending him off so far but Catch Wrestler persists. Nope, Bulb circles away and we're back to standing.
Bulb is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bulb scores with a decent looking hook.
Catch Wrestler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Bulb. No joy for Catch Wrestler on that attempt.
Bulb misses with a left hand
and Catch Wrestler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bulb lands a lovely overhand right.
Catch Wrestler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bulb counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Bulb misses with a left hand
and Catch Wrestler counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Catch Wrestler.
A quick step to the side and Bulb tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Catch Wrestler misses the shot to the body.
Catch Wrestler fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Catch Wrestler darts in and clinches Bulb up against the cage.
Bulb blocking some punches.
Bulb is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Catch Wrestler blocks a body shot from Bulb.
Bulb working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bulb.
Catch Wrestler lands a hook that snaps the head of Bulb backwards.
Catch Wrestler is working for takedown but Bulb is calmly controlling the position for now.
Adim Bulb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Catch Wrestler.#BC#
Bulb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adim Bulb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bulb misses with an uppercut. Catch Wrestler saw that one coming.
Catch Wrestler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Bulb takes a swing at Catch Wrestler's ribcage but misses.
Catch Wrestler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Catch Wrestler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Bulb was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Catch Wrestler.#TD2#
Catch Wrestler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bulb sprawls well initially but Catch Wrestler persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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!
Bulb blocking the ground and pound attempt from Catch Wrestler.
Bulb is trying to stand. #ES#
Bulb kicks off Catch Wrestler and gets to his feet.
Catch Wrestler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bulb makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bulb throws a jab but it's blocked by Catch Wrestler.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T3#
Catch Wrestler moves in looking to clinch but Bulb pushes him off.
Catch Wrestler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bulb shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Catch Wrestler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bulb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bulb throws an overhand right that lands on Catch Wrestler's shoulder, as Catch Wrestler tries to avoid the shot.
Catch Wrestler is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bulb with a body shot.#TD2#
Catch Wrestler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bulb is trying to defend but Catch Wrestler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Catch Wrestler is looking for a kimura here.
Catch Wrestler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bulb is not content to let Catch Wrestler control the position.#T4#
Bulb is looking to escape.
Bulb avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Catch Wrestler.
Bulb is trying to stand up here but Catch Wrestler is controlling him well.
Bulb is looking to improve his position.
Bulb blocking the ground and pound attempt from Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Catch Wrestler is working for a submission of some sort.
Catch Wrestler is looking to take a break and control but Bulb is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Adim Bulb.
I think Bulb 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adim Bulb!

Adim Bulb 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: SYN 910 Leifsson vs. Maluga II     
Date:   Jun 26, 2022
#R1#
Hematopoye misses with a hook. Bulb ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Bulb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bulb takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bulb throws a big shot that misses.
Bulb lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bulb misses with a wild body shot.
Bulb misses with a lunging right hand
and Hematopoye counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hematopoye swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bulb swings for the body but Hematopoye moves out of range.
A nice side step and Hematopoye releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bulb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hematopoye was well out of range. Poor timing from Bulb.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulb shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hematopoye appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bulb lands with a nice body kick.
Bulb bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bulb misses with a double jab
and Hematopoye counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Hematopoye misses with an uppercut. Bulb saw that one coming.
Hematopoye avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bulb misses with a looping left.
Hematopoye blocks a head kick by Bulb.
Bulb swings widly with a right hand
and Hematopoye counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bulb takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hematopoye throws a hook but Bulb avoids it easily.
Hematopoye lands a jab.
Adim Bulb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hematopoye lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bulb fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bulb misses with a body shot. #T2#
Nice jab there from Bulb.
Adim Bulb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bulb darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A lazy left from Bulb finds it's target.#ROC#Hematopoye is rocked!
Bulb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hematopoye counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hematopoye is still on wobbly legs! Can Bulb finish him?
Bulb lands with an overhand left.
Bulb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hematopoye.
Bulb appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bulb connects with a solid leg kick.
Bulb takes one on the button.
Bulb throws the left hand but Hematopoye avoids the punch easily.
Hematopoye looks up at the clock. Bad move! Bulb lands a right hand from hell, dropping Hematopoye. Bulb pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adim Bulb!
Adim Bulb 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: SYN 903 Gustafsson vs. Sonni     
Date:   Jun 05, 2022
#R1#
Bulb slips a jab from Finch.
A low kick lands for Bulb.
Bulb throws a head kick that misses.
Finch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Bulb.
Bulb with a nice calf kick.
Finch moves out of range as Bulb strikes.
Finch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bulb counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bulb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bulb, as that shot connected.
Bulb loads up on a big right hand but Finch slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Finch.
Bulb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bulb fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Finch on the side of the head.#T1#
Bulb dips to his left and cracks Finch with an uppercut!
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bulb moves away.
Finch throws a body punch but Bulb moves out of range.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Bulb's shoulder, as Bulb tries to avoid the shot.
Finch avoids the body shot from Bulb.
A low kick lands for Bulb.
Finch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bulb.
Bulb slips under a jab.
Bulb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bulb throws a one two combo.
Bulb misses with a straight right.
Finch throws a front kick that sends Bulb stumbling back into the cage.
Finch works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finch swings for the body but Bulb moves out of range.
Finch 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.#T2#
Finch throws a hook but Bulb avoids it easily.
Bulb drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bulb misses with a straight right.
Bulb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bulb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bulb catches Finch with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bulb lands with a right hand.
Bulb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finch.
Bulb takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Adim Bulb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bulb scores with a kick to the midsection.
Finch swings for the body but Bulb moves out of range.
Finch jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bulb swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Finch.#T3#
Finch lands with a hook. Bulb tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bulb lands a nice leg kick that just misses Finch's sensitive parts.
Bulb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Bulb misses.
Bulb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bulb lands with a good body shot.
Finch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Finch throws a jab but it's blocked by Bulb.
Bulb is looking to counter punch.
Bulb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bulb. Finch shrugs it off though.
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bulb throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bulb stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bulb throws a hook but Finch blocks it.
Bulb looks to land a right hand but Finch moved out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Bulb.
Bulb ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Finch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bulb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bulb misses with a hook. Finch ducked under it nicely.
Bulb gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bulb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Finch misses with a hook
and Bulb counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bulb throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bulb throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch misses with a hook
and Bulb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bulb connects with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adim Bulb dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Finch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Adim Bulb is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice jab there from Bulb.
Finch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Finch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Bulb finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Finch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bulb.
Bulb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bulb punishes Finch's body with a nice straight punch.
Bulb throws a leg kick but Finch sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Finch looks to throw the jab but Bulb is out of range.
Bulb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A low kick from Finch is predictable there
letting Bulb counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bulb ducks under a wild hook from Finch.#T1#
Bulb scores with a shot to the body.
Finch misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bulb counters with a straight right hand.
Finch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Bulb.
Bulb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bulb swings for the body but Finch moves out of range.
Bulb throws out a loose jab but Finch uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Bulb lands an impressive looking overhand right. Finch doesn't seem phased though.
Finch lands a jab.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bulb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bulb fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Finch is out of range.
Finch throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bulb counters with a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bulb. #T2#
Bulb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finch moves away.
Bulb with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bulb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Bulb lands an impressive looking overhand right. Finch doesn't seem phased though.
Bulb misses with a straight right.
Finch scores with a nice strike.
Bulb needs to keep his hands up - Finch had a free shot at his head there.
Bulb looks to land a left hand but Finch moved out of range nicely.
Bulb misses with a straight left.
Finch steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bulb cracks Finch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bulb clobbers Finch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Finch might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bulb has got the better of the exchanges.
Finch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Bulb takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#Bulb is rocked!
Finch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oh Bulb is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Finch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Finch misses with a right hand
and Bulb counters with a good, hard body kick but Finch shrugs it off.
Bulb seems to have got his legs back now.
Bulb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finch was well out of range. Poor timing from Bulb.
Bulb digs a good body shot into Finch's ribs.
Bulb lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A punch lands to the side of Finch 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bulb misses the jab.
Finch is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bulb with a body shot.
Bulb misses with a body kick.
Bulb on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Finch throws a hook to the side of Bulb's head but Bulb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finch misses with an uppercut
and Bulb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bulb 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.
A little jabbing left from Finch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Bulb misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Finch is predictable there
and Bulb counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bulb looks to score with a jab to the body but Finch is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Finch.
Finch misses with a combination
letting Bulb counter with a right hand.
Bulb misses with a right hand
and Finch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bulb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finch.
Bulb swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Finch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Finch lands a jab to the nose.
Bulb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finch can do to turn this around?
Bulb throws a looping overhand right but Finch ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Finch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Finch thumps Bulb with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adim Bulb dominated that second round.
That's time! Bulb's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Finch defending well as Bulb loads up on a big left hand.
Finch misses with a body shot.
Finch throws a solid leg kick but Bulb takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Finch.
It looked like Bulb wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Finch throws a right hand that misses
and Bulb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bulb cracks Finch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bulb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finch.
Bulb moves into range and connects with a jab.
Finch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Finch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch throws a looping overhand right but Bulb ducks down to avoid it.
Bulb looks for the body kick but Finch saw that one coming.
Bulb scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Finch's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Finch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bulb.#T1#
Nice cross by Bulb.
Finch misses with a straight right.
Bulb swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bulb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finch manages to avoid it.
Bulb misses with a wild body shot.
Bulb misses with the combination.
Finch misses the shot to the body.
Finch misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bulb counters with a low kick, right behind Finch 's knee.
Finch throws a jab but it's blocked by Bulb.
Bulb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finch manages to avoid it.
Finch misses with a looping left.
Bulb connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Finch's hands.#T2#
Bulb throws a head kick that Finch semi-blocks.
Bulb plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bulb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bulb scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finch takes one to the side of the head.
Bulb throws a shot from downtown. Finch moves away and avoids it.
Good shot there by Bulb.
Bulb lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bulb throws the left hand but Finch avoids the punch easily.
Bulb with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Finch to score with a decent uppercut.
Finch looks to throw the jab but Bulb is out of range. #T3#
Finch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bulbs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Finch drops Bulb with a huge uppercut! Bulb drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Finch is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atticus Finch!
Atticus Finch thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SYN 896 Namasuzuki vs Babinski     
Date:   May 07, 2022
#R1#
Sosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bulb wants to slow Sosa down by chopping away at his legs.
Sosa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Marcello Sosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bulb needs to keep his hands up - Sosa had a free shot at his head there.
Nice body punch from Bulb.
Sosa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bulb looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bulb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sosa.
Sosa feints a jab promting Bulb to slip. Sosa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bulb slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A big right from Sosa misses.
Bulb throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bulb takes one on the button.
Sosa misses with a body shot.
Sosa moves out of range of the body kick from Bulb.
Bulb misses with a body shot.
Sosa misses with a straight right.
Bulb has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sosa.
Sosa scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Sosa misses with a body shot
enabling Bulb to counter with a crisp jab.
Bulb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sosa moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sosa.
Bulb scores with a push kick.
Sosa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bulb lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bulb takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bulb looks to score with a jab to the body but Sosa is just out of range.
Bulb fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sosa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice shot lands for Sosa.
Sosa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Bulb scores with the left hand. Sosa knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bulb keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sosa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sosa avoids the body shot from Bulb.
Sosa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bulb throws a big counter head kick but Sosa avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Bulb slips under a jab from Sosa.
Good work by Sosa as he checks the leg kick.
Bulb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bulb takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sosa. That's going to slow Bulb down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sosa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bulb has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bulb and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sosa throws a shot from downtown. Bulb moves away and avoids it.
Sosa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bulb is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sosa rather than just go for the knockout.
Bulb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sosa misses with a lunging right hand
and Bulb counters with a straight right hand.
Sosa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bulb looks to land a right hand but Sosa moved out of range.
Bulb throws a jab but it's blocked by Sosa.
Bulb tries to move into range but Sosa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bulb connects with a leg kick.
Bulb takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
Bulb lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sosa at a distance.
Bulb throws a jab when Sosa was well out of range.
Sosa connects with a leg kick.
Sosa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sosa connects with a leg kick.
Sosa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bulb tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bulb moves out of range as Sosa throws a body kick.
Bulb lands with a good body shot.
Sosa throws out a leg kick but Bulb moves out of range and Sosa only half commits.
Sosa swings widly with a right hand
and Bulb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bulb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bulb tries to move into range but Sosa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bulb.
Bulb moves forwards but Sosa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sosa takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Sosa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bulb misses with a straight left.
Bulb scoring well with a low kick there.
Bulb connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sosa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sosa misses with a body punch
and Bulb counters with a low kick, right behind Sosa 's knee.
Sosa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bulb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bulb gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bulb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bulb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bulb swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Bulb is rocked!
Sosa throws a shot from downtown. Bulb moves away and avoids it.
Bulb 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.
Sosa misses with a straight right.
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 Marcello Sosa will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Sosa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sosa ducks under a wild hook from Bulb.
Bulb takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bulb thuds a left hand into Sosa's body.
Bulb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice body kick there by Sosa.
Sosa is looking to score with low kicks.
Bulb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sosa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bulb scores with a punch to the head.
Bulb scores with a kick to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sosa throws a leg kick
and Bulb makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sosa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sosa throws a chopping leg kick but Bulb manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Sosa defending well as Bulb loads up on a big left hand.
Bulb shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marcello Sosa is winning the standup battle so far.
Sosa misses with a low kick.
Sosa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sosa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bulb looks to score with a jab to the body but Sosa is just out of range.
Bulb misses with a wild body shot.
Sosa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sosa misses the shot to the body.
Sosa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bulb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sosa.
Bulb moves out of range as Sosa throws a body kick.
A jab lands there for Sosa.
Bulb is still on wobbly legs! Can Sosa finish him?
Bulb lands a nice hook to Sosa's body. Sosa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sosa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bulb seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Sosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sosa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bulb checks a low kick from Sosa.
Bulb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sosa.
Bulb looks to land a right hand but Sosa moved out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bulb!
Sosa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bulb scores with a hook to the body. Sosa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sosa looks for the body kick but Bulb saw that one coming.
Bulb is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sosa with a body shot.
Bulb moves out of range of the strikes.
Sosa cracks Bulb with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Bulb misses.
Bulb scores with a shot to the body.
Bulb lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sosa's sensitive parts. #T3#
Sosa throws a leg kick but Bulb checks it.
Sosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bulb.
Bulb looks to land a right hand but Sosa moved out of range.
Sosa throws a leg kick but Bulb checks it.
Bulb doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bulb buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sosa misses with a left hand
and Sosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bulb.
Sosa connects with a single shot there.
Sosa throws a hook to the side of Bulb's head but Bulb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bulb dips to his left and cracks Sosa with an uppercut!
Bulb misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bulb moves away from the strike by Sosa.
Bulb only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sosa throws a poor cross that misses
and Bulb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bulb's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sosa.
Sosa misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Bulb misses.
Bulb lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sosa at a distance.
Sosa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A low kick lands for Sosa.
Bulb misses with a looping left.
Sosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sosa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A big right from Sosa misses.
Bulb stalks Sosa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sosa's face. Sosa staggers backwards, shaken.
Sosa connects with a solid leg kick.
Sosa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bulb on the side of the head.
Bulb lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bulb avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sosa misses with a left hand
and Bulb counters with a nice uppercut.
Bulb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sosa moves away.
Bulb fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sosa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adim Bulb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bulb throws the left hand but Sosa avoids the punch easily.
Sosa tries a low kick but Bulb avoids it.
A lazy left from Sosa finds it's target.
Bulb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sosa lands with a good body shot.
Bulb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bulb misses with a looping left.
Sosa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bulb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It appears Sosa was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sosa.
Sosa ducks under a wild hook from Bulb.
Bulb loads up on a big right hand but Sosa slips the punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bulb lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sosa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sosa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bulb throws a leg kick but Sosa moved away.#T1#
Bulb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bulb throws a hook but Sosa avoids it easily.
Bulb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sosa.
Sosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bulb throws a right hand that misses
letting Sosa counter with a right hand.
Sosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sosa blocks a jab.
Sosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bulb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bulb fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sosa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bulb. That one must have hurt.
Sosa defending well as Bulb loads up on a big left hand.
Sosa misses with a low kick.
Sosa misses with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sosa.
Bulb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Bulb throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sosa.
Sosa misses with a leg kick
and Bulb counters with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sosa throws a head kick that misses.
Sosa throws out a powerful jab.
A low kick from Sosa is predictable there
and Bulb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bulb swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sosa.
Sosa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bulb. Bulb obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheers as Bulb lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sosa doesn't seem phased though.
Bulb takes one to the side of the head.
Sosa thumps Bulb with a low kick.
Bulb slips a straight right by Sosa.
Sosa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Sosa misses.
Sosa backing away here, and Bulb unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A head kick misses from Sosa. #T3#
Sosa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bulb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bulb tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Sosa.
Bulb checks a low kick from Sosa.
Bulb throws out a counter right but Sosa avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Bulb.
Sosa misses with a low kick.
Sosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bulb moves away.
Bulb throws a jab but it's blocked by Sosa.
Bulb takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sosa misses with a straight left.
Bulb slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sosa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A shot to the body from Sosa misses
and Bulb counters with a nice body shot.
Sosa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Bulb with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sosa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bulb throws a hook but Sosa blocks it.
Bulb lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sosa at a distance.
Bulb avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bulb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sosa lands a nice shot that snaps Bulb's head back.
Sosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bulb.
Bulb scoring well with a low kick there.
Bulb plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sosa misses with a lunging right hand
and Bulb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sosa throws a big shot that misses.
Bulb has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bulb takes one on the chin but seems OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Adim Bulb.
Well Bulb 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adim Bulb!

Adim Bulb tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: SYN 890 O'Neill vs. Randleman     
Date:   Apr 02, 2022
#R1#
Benedetti takes a swing at Bulb's ribcage but misses.
Bulb scores with a nice strike.
Benedetti lands a jab to the head.
Bulb throws a low kick, looking for Benedetti's leg but Benedetti calmly moves out of range.
Bulb slips a straight right by Benedetti.
Bulb moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Bulb wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Benedetti tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Bulb does it's job there.
A shot to the body from Bulb misses
and Benedetti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benedetti throws a hook but Bulb avoids it easily.
Bulb takes a swing at Benedetti's ribcage but misses.
Bulb sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Benedetti throws a hook but Bulb avoids it easily.
Bulb finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bulb thumps Benedetti with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benedetti tried to score with a low kick but Bulb checks it.
Bulb misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Bulb as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Benedetti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Benedetti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Benedetti looks to throw the jab but Bulb is out of range.
Bulb works Benedetti's body with a nice hook.
Good exchange - Benedetti coming out on top.
Benedetti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bulb ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
A little feinted left hand from Bulb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bulb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benedetti manages to avoid it.
Benedetti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benedetti throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bulb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bulb takes a swing at Benedetti's ribcage but misses.
Benedetti connects with an inside leg kick.
Benedetti throws a sloppy head kick and Bulb moves out of range easily.
Bulb is looking to wear down Benedetti with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bulb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benedetti throws out a counter right but Bulb avoids it with no problem.
Bulb scores with the left hand. Benedetti knows he should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Benedetti misses its intended target.
Bulb throws a jab but it's blocked by Benedetti.
Benedetti 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.#T2#
Nice shot by Benedetti.
Benedetti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bulb.
Nice defenses there by Benedetti.
Benedetti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bulb misses the shot to the body.
Bulb stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bulb misses the shot to the body.
Benedetti was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Benedetti tests Bulb's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Benedetti throws a head kick that misses.
Lorenzo Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bulb misses with a leg kick.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut. Bulb saw that one coming.
A solid body kick from Benedetti.
Benedetti connects with a body shot.
Bulb gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A leg kick checked by Benedetti.
Benedetti looks to land a left hand but Bulb moved out of range nicely.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Benedetti. Bulb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bulb misses the jab.
Benedetti lands a glancing blow to the side of Bulb's head.
Bulb moves out of range as Benedetti strikes.
Benedetti jabs Bulb to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bulb fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Benedetti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Benedetti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bulb. That did some damage!
Bulb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benedetti misses with a body shot
letting Bulb counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Bulb.
Benedetti connects with a solid leg kick.
Bulb throws a hook but Benedetti avoids it easily.
Bulb blocks a head kick by Benedetti.
Bulb is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Benedetti.
Donk. Benedetti catches Bulb right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bulb scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Bulb misses with an uppercut.
Bulb swings for the body but Benedetti moves out of range.
Bulb throws a wild body kick that Benedetti sees coming a mile off.
It seemed like Benedetti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Benedetti scores with a kick to the midsection.
Benedetti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Benedetti is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bulb had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bulb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benedetti.
Benedetti turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Benedetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benedetti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Benedetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bulb moves away.
Bulb throws a body shot but no joy.
Benedetti lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bulb's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Bulb misses the target.
Bulb misses with a straight right.
Benedetti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bulb connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lorenzo Benedetti dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Benedetti scores with a jab to the head.
Bulb throws a right hand that misses
and Benedetti counters with a left to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Benedetti.
Bulb missing with a left hand there. Benedetti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benedetti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bulb looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bulb moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Benedetti jabs at Bulb's body.
Benedetti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bulb stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lorenzo Benedetti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bulb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bulb ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Bulb avoids the head kick by Benedetti.
Bulb loads up on a big right hand but Benedetti slips the punch.
Benedetti throws a head kick that misses.
Bulb was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benedetti moves out of range as Bulb strikes.
Benedetti throws a head kick but Bulb moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Benedetti walks into a stiff left hand from Bulb.
Benedetti walks into a left hand.
Benedetti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bulb thows a left - swing and a miss!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bulb might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut.
Benedetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bulb.
Benedetti feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bulbs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bulb takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Benedetti checks a low kick from Bulb.
A bone on bone clash there as Bulb blocks the leg kick.
Benedetti misses with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Bulb there.
Benedetti scores with a jab to the head.
Benedetti defending well as Bulb loads up on a big left hand.
Benedetti throws a head kick that misses.
Bulb appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benedetti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benedetti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Benedetti looks for the body kick but Bulb saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with a body kick.
Benedetti misses with a hook to the body
and Bulb counters with a straight right hand.
Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bulb.
An inside leg kick lands from Benedetti.
Benedetti lunges at Bulb with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bulb's hand.
Benedetti lands with a nice body punch.
Good work by Bulb as he checks the leg kick.
Bulb walks into a stiff left hand from Benedetti.
Bulb looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bulb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bulb throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Benedetti throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bulb dips to his left and cracks Benedetti with an uppercut!#T3#
Bulb swings for the body but Benedetti moves out of range.
Benedetti avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Benedetti appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Benedetti.
Benedetti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bulb misses with a hook. Benedetti ducked under it nicely.
Bulb lands a nice looking body shot.
Benedetti avoids the body shot from Bulb.
Benedetti takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bulb throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bulb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bulb lands a nice looking body shot.
Benedetti connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bulb. Bulb circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Benedetti feints and then cracks Bulb's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bulb down.
Benedetti misses with a hook
and Bulb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benedetti lands a nice shot that snaps Bulb's head back. #T4#
Bulb throws a hook to the side of Benedetti's head but Benedetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benedetti was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bulb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benedetti moves away.
Benedetti scores with a nice head shot.
Nice uppercut there from Benedetti.
That kick from Bulb tenderised Benedetti's leg. Benedetti is trying to keep his angry face on.
Benedetti ducks under a wild hook from Bulb.
Bulb tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Benedetti is able to avoid easily.
It seemed like Benedetti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bulb. That's going to slow Benedetti down.
Bulb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benedetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Bulb.
Bulb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bulb is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Benedetti stuns Bulb with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut
and Bulb counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bulb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benedetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Bulb.
Bulb on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Benedetti scores with a kick to the body.
Benedetti throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lorenzo Benedetti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
The fighters circling - Bulb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bulb takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheers as Benedetti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bulb doesn't seem phased though.
Benedetti misses with a lunging right hand
and Bulb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benedetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bulb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benedetti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benedetti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bulb is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bulb throws a body shot but no joy.
Benedetti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bulb circles away quickly and effectively.
Benedetti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benedetti's corner calls for a 1-2. Benedetti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bulb throwing a counter right hand but Benedetti manages to avoid it.
Bulb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bulb misses with a body shot.
A left lands for Bulb.
Benedetti throws an overhand right that lands on Bulb's shoulder, as Bulb tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Benedetti tries a low kick but Bulb avoids it.
Benedetti tries a low kick but Bulb avoids it.
Bulb scores with a decent looking hook.
Benedetti scores with a jab.
Benedetti throws a hook to the side of Bulb's head but Bulb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bulb thinks about countering with a body kick.
Benedetti thows a body kick. Bulb tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Benedetti ducks under a wild hook from Bulb.
Bulb will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bulb 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.
Bulb throws the left hand but Benedetti avoids the punch easily.
Bulb looks to land a left hand but Benedetti moved out of range nicely.
Benedetti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Benedetti moves away from the strike by Bulb.
Benedetti thinks about the counter body kick.
Benedetti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bulb avoids the body shot from Benedetti.
Bulb looks to land a body kick but Benedetti moved away.#T2#
Benedetti missing with a left hand there. Bulb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benedetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bulb.
Bulb gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Benedetti.
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!
Benedetti lands a jab to the nose.
Bulb staying out of range there.
Benedetti goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bulb walks forward, straight into a front kick from Benedetti.
Bulb scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Benedetti jabs Bulb right on the nose. Bulb blinks but takes it well.
Benedetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benedetti swings for the body but Bulb moves out of range.
Bulb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benedetti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Bulb blocks the leg kick.
Bulb dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Benedetti. That did some damage!
Bulb ducks right into an uppercut from Benedetti. #T3#
Bulb looks for the body kick but Benedetti saw that one coming.
Bulb takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Benedetti moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Benedetti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Benedetti misses the jab.
Bulb is looking to counter punch.
Benedetti missing with a left hand there. Bulb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bulb on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Danga de danga de dang - Bulb scores with a four punch combination!
Benedetti moves out of range as Bulb strikes.
Bulb staying out of range there.
Bulb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Benedetti.
An inside leg kick lands from Bulb.
Bulb checks a leg kick nicely.
Benedetti throws the left hand but Bulb avoids the punch easily.
Bulb throws a lazy right hand but Benedetti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bulb will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T4#
Bulb connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Benedetti momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benedetti slips a straight right by Bulb.
Benedetti lands with a kick to the ribs.
Benedetti connects with a solid leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Bulb there.
Benedetti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bulb throws out the jab.
Benedetti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Benedetti tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bulb with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Benedetti blocks a jab.
Benedetti misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Bulb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Benedetti just misses with a punch to the body.
Benedetti scores with the left hand. Bulb knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benedetti blocks a head kick by Bulb.
Benedetti swings for the body but Bulb moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lorenzo Benedetti really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Bulb slips under a jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bulb ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Good leg kick by Bulb.
Benedetti staying out of range there.
Bulb takes one to the chin there.
Benedetti throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bulb misses with a body kick.
Benedetti takes a swing at Bulb's ribcage but misses.
Bulb throws a big counter combination but Benedetti scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bulb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benedetti manages to avoid it.
Benedetti throws a poor cross that misses
and Bulb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Benedetti.
Bulb lands with a straight right. Benedetti didn't see that one coming.
Bulb swings for the body but Benedetti moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Benedetti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Benedetti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
The fighters circling - Bulb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benedetti now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Benedetti throws a jab when Bulb was well out of range.
Bulb half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bulb will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bulb keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bulb slips a straight right by Benedetti.
Benedetti cracks Bulb with a good jab.
Benedetti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bulb throws a shot to the body.
Bulb cracks Benedetti with a good jab.
Bulb misses with a straight right.
Benedetti catches Bulb with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bulb takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bulb stuns Benedetti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benedetti throws out a leg kick but Bulb moves out of range and Benedetti only half commits.
Bulb is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
Benedetti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bulb doesn't seem bothered though.
Bulb throws a hook to the side of Benedetti's head but Benedetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bulb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bulb takes one on the button.
Benedetti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bulb checks it well.
Benedetti tests Bulb's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Benedetti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Benedetti throws a low kick but Bulb avoids it.
Benedetti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Benedetti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bulb.
Benedetti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bulb throws out the jab.
Benedetti throws a hook but Bulb blocks it.
Benedetti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bulb moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Bulb pivots, looking for a leg kick but Benedetti is out of range and Bulb settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benedetti! But no joy.
Bulb connects with a jab.
Bulb scores with a hook.
Benedetti avoids the body shot from Bulb.
Bulb throws a jab but it's blocked by Benedetti.
Bulb throws out a loose jab but Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benedetti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Benedetti ducks under a wild hook from Bulb.
Benedetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bulb.
Bulb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benedetti.
Bulb avoids the head kick by Benedetti.
Benedetti throws the left hand but Bulb avoids the punch easily.
Bulb misses with a looping right.
Benedetti misses with a leg kick
and Bulb counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Bulb ducks right into an uppercut from Benedetti.
Bulb takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bulb.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bulb lands with a thumping leg kick.
Benedetti with the inside leg kick.
Benedetti loads up on a big right hand but Bulb slips the punch.
Benedetti scoring well with a low kick there.
Benedetti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bulb counters with a low kick, right behind Benedetti 's knee.
Bulb wants to land a leg kick but Benedetti is out of range.
Benedetti is looking to score with low kicks.
Bulb is looking to counter punch.
Good work by Bulb as he checks the leg kick.
Bulb feints and then cracks Benedetti's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Benedetti down.
Benedetti throws out a powerful jab.
Bulb lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Benedetti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bulb throws out the jab.
Benedetti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Lorenzo Benedetti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Benedetti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bulb was well out of range. Poor timing from Benedetti.
Benedetti dips to his left and cracks Bulb with an uppercut!
Benedetti ducks under a wild hook from Bulb.
A little jabbing left from Benedetti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bulb throws a chopping leg kick but Benedetti manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bulb has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Benedetti finds it's way round the side to connect with Bulb's head.
Bulb scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bulb thuds a left hand into Benedetti's body.
Nice defenses there by Benedetti.
Benedetti lands with a good body shot.
Benedetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti with a jab.
Bulb staying out of range there.
Bulb fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Benedetti.
Bulb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bulb connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Bulb throws a jab when Benedetti was well out of range.
Benedetti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A lazy left from Benedetti finds it's target.
Benedetti avoids the body shot from Bulb.
Bulb throws a lazy uppercut
and Benedetti counters with a stiff right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Benedetti.
Bulb lets loose with a powerful body kick. Benedetti will feel that in the morning.
Benedetti connects with an inside leg kick.
Bulb slips under a jab from Benedetti.
Bulb finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Benedetti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bulb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benedetti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bulb.
Bulb misses with a low kick.
Benedetti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bulb manages to avoid it.
Lorenzo Benedetti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Benedetti missing with a left hand there. Bulb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bulb uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bulb takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Benedetti misses with a left hand
and Bulb counters with a nice uppercut.
Benedetti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bulb misses with a looping left.
Benedetti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bulb has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Benedetti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bulb throws a push kick but Benedetti slaps the foot to one side.
Benedetti scores with a jab.
Benedetti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bulb misses with a wild body shot.
Bulb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bulb throws a predictable looking body shot
and Benedetti counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Benedetti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bulb lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Benedetti at a distance.
Benedetti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed right hand from Bulb misses the target.
Benedetti tries a head kick but it misses.
Bulb takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice defenses there by Bulb.
Bulb swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jab by Benedetti.
Bulb misses with a low kick.
Bulb throws a head kick but Benedetti moves out of range.
Benedetti connects with the punch.
Bulb scores with a body shot.
Bulb slips a jab from Benedetti.
Bulb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benedetti takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bulb tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bulb throws a body punch but Benedetti moves out of range.
Bulb takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bulb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bulb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benedetti manages to avoid it.
Bulb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benedetti.
Bulb misses with an uppercut. Benedetti saw that one coming.
Benedetti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Benedetti misses with a straight right.
Benedetti lands a nice looking body shot.
Benedetti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Benedetti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Adim Bulb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bulb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bulb turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Benedetti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bulb moves forwards but Benedetti connects with a nice, crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lorenzo Benedetti.
Well Benedetti 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 46:50
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 45:50
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorenzo Benedetti!

Our winner, Lorenzo Benedetti, 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: SYN 886 Steve vs. Blazkov     
Date:   Mar 20, 2022
#R1#
A big right from Bulb misses.
Bulb cracks Finch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bulb thuds a left hand into Finch's body.
Finch fails to land with a series of punches.
Finch darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A clash of legs there as Finch blocks the low kick.
Nice defenses there by Bulb.
Bulb lands a nice leg kick that just misses Finch's sensitive parts.
A lazy body kick from Finch
and Bulb counters with a stiff right hand.
Bulb throws a body shot but no joy.
Finch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Finch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Adim Bulb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finch slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bulb takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bulb. Finch does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Bulb dodges the punch combination from Finch.
Finch swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Bulb counter with a right hand.
Bulb with the inside leg kick.
Bulb misses with a looping right.
Finch throws a lazy right hand but Bulb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bulb swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bulb throws a hook but Finch avoids it easily.
Bulb lands a lovely overhand right.
Bulb scores with the left hand. Finch knows he should have avoided that one.
Bulb swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Finch.
Finch throws a looping overhand right but Bulb ducks down to avoid it.
Bulb fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Finch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Finch moves forwards but Bulb connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bulb misses with a leg kick.
Bulb misses with an uppercut
and Finch counters with a thumping low kick.
Bulb connects with a solid leg kick.
Finch looks to throw the jab but Bulb is out of range.
Bulb is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Finch had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bulb stuns Finch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bulb throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Finch counters with a nice uppercut.
Finch swings widly with a right hand
and Bulb counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Bulb.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Bulb.
Finch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bulb's head.
Bulb scores with a nice body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Finch.
Finch misses the jab.#T3#
A big left from Bulb misses.
Finch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bulb slips under a jab.
Finch looks to land a left hand but Bulb moved out of range nicely.
Bulb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A combination from Finch does no damage.
Bulb bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Finch's head backwards.
Finch lunges at Bulb with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bulb's hand.
Finch is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bulb looks to throw the jab but Finch is out of range.
Bulb fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bulb defending well as Finch loads up on a big left hand.
Jab from Bulb.
Finch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bulb on the side of the head.
Bulb uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Finch has time to react.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finch works the jab nicely.
Finch missing with a left hand there. Bulb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bulb throws the left hand but Finch avoids the punch easily.
Bulb cracks Finch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Finch takes a swing at Bulb's ribcage but misses.
Finch missing with a left hand there. Bulb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bulb.
It seemed like Bulb was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Bulb does it's job there.
Finch misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bulb connects with a nice looking jab.
Finch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Finch throws a shot from downtown. Bulb moves away and avoids it.
Finch scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adim Bulb dominated that round.
That's time! Finch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bulb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bulb only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Bulb misses its intended target.
Finch misses with an uppercut. Bulb saw that one coming.
Bulb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finch.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bulb keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bulb lands a nice looking body shot.
Bulb connects with a right hand. Finch shakes it off.
Finch blocks a head kick by Bulb.
It looked like Finch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Finch. Beautiful body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Finch might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bulb fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Finch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bulb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bulb slips a straight right by Finch.#T1#
Finch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bulb bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Finch's head backwards.
Bulb has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bulb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finch was well out of range. Poor timing from Bulb.
Finch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finch avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little feinted left hand from Finch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Finch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bulb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bulb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Finch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bulb stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Adim Bulb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Bulb.
Bulb lands with a shot to the body.
Finch slips under a jab.#T2#
Finch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bulb.
Finch misses with an uppercut. Bulb saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Bulb on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bulb misses with a straight left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bulb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finch lands a jab to the nose.
Bulb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Bulb looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bulb swings for the body but Finch moves out of range.
Finch connects with the punch.
Finch looks to score with a jab to the body but Bulb is just out of range.
Bulb staying out of range there.
Bulb scores with a jab. Finch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bulb throws a hook but Finch blocks it.#T3#
Finch checks a leg kick nicely.
Bulb lands a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Finch.
Bulb looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bulb attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Finch is looking to counter punch.
Finch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A swing and a miss from Finch.
A little jabbing left from Bulb on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bulb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finch was well out of range. Poor timing from Bulb.
Jab, jab by Bulb - just one landing.
Bulb lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Bulb.
Bulb lands a leg kick that knocks Finch off balance momentarily.
Bulb scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Finch misses the body punch
and Bulb counters with a good low kick that Finch was not able to check.
Bulb comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finch looks to land a left hand but Bulb moved out of range nicely.
Finch moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBulb.
A telegraphed right hand from Bulb misses the target.
Bulb misses with a straight right.
Bulb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finch.
Bulb lands a body shot.
Finch misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Bulb on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bulb moves away from the strike by Finch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bulb! But no joy.
A nice leg kick from Bulb, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bulb swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Finch.
Finch misses with a low kick as Bulb jumps back.
Bulb looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bulb on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Finch. Finch obviously looking to wear him down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adim Bulb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Bulb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bulb just misses with a punch to the body.
Finch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bulb misses with a hook. Finch ducked under it nicely.
Bulb with a nice cross.
Finch walks into a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Finch. That snapped Bulb's head back.
A big left from Bulb misses.
Donk. Bulb catches Finch right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulb ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Bulb misses with a body shot.
Finch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Finch blocks the body kick.
Bulb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finch.
Finch jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T1#
Bulb misses with a left hand
and Finch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bulb thinking.
Bulb throws a poor cross that misses
and Finch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bulb takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Finch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bulb moves away from the strike by Finch.
Bulb defending well as Finch loads up on a big left hand.
Bulb connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Finch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finch cracks Bulb with an open hand slap.
Bulb showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Finch.
Finch fakes the leg kick and cracks Bulb in the body. #T2#
Finch looks to score with a jab to the body but Bulb is just out of range.
A slow jab from Finch misses its intended target.
Bulb lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Bulb.
Finch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bulb throws out the jab.
Finch misses with a body punch
and Bulb makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Finch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bulb.
A shot to the body from Finch misses
and Bulb counters with a low kick, right behind Finch 's knee.
Bulb looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Finch is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bulb takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Bulb misses.
Bulb slips under a jab.
Bulb is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Finch with a body shot.#T3#
Finch throws out a loose jab but Bulb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bulb lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bulb looks to land a right hand but Finch moved out of range.
Finch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Finch moves into range and connects with a jab.
Finch throws a jab but it's blocked by Bulb.
Finch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bulb misses with a looping left.
Bulb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bulb slips under a jab.
Bulb looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Finch throws a sloppy head kick and Bulb moves out of range easily.
Nice jab there from Finch. #T4#
Finch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bulb slips a straight right by Finch.
Bulb punishes Finch's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bulb just misses with a punch to the body.
Finch is looking for a counter combo.
Bulb lands a nice looking body shot.
Bulb lands a nice shot to the body.
Bulb lands a nice leg kick that just misses Finch's sensitive parts.
Bulb moves away from the strike by Finch.
Bulb throws a jab but it's blocked by Finch.
Bulb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Atticus Finch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bulb.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adim Bulb!

Adim Bulb tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: SYN 880 JCM vs. Shipilov     
Date:   Feb 26, 2022
#R1#
Bulb wants to land a leg kick but Bandini is out of range.
Bandini is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bulb with a body shot.
Bandini avoids the body shot from Bulb.
Bandini looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Bulb.
It seemed like Bandini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bandini staying out of range there.
Bandini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bandini avoids the body shot from Bulb.
Bandini looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Bulb misses.
Bandini slips a straight right by Bulb.
Bandini throws out a counter right but Bulb avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulb lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bandini's sensitive parts.
Bandini has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bulb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandini manages to avoid it.
Bandini takes one on the button.
Bulb throws a hook to the side of Bandini's head but Bandini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Bulb throws a head kick that misses
and Bandini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bulb throws a body shot but no joy.
Bandini doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bandini throws a hook but Bulb blocks it.
Bulb throws a body punch but Bandini moves out of range.
Bulb throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bulb swings for the body but Bandini moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Bandini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bandini checks a low kick from Bulb.
It seemed like Bandini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bandini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bulb.
It seemed like Bandini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bulb is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bandini's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bulb misses with a head kick.
Bandini throws out a counter right but Bulb avoids it with no problem.#T2#
A jab from Bulb misses.
Bandini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bulb swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bandini throws out a counter right but Bulb avoids it with no problem.
Bulb throws the left hand but Bandini avoids the punch easily.
Bandini throws out a counter right but Bulb avoids it with no problem.
A head kick by Bulb misses
and Bandini counters with a nice uppercut.
Bandini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bulb.
Bulb walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bandini checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bandini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bandini connects with a crisp jab.
Bulb misses with an uppercut
and Bandini counters with a nice uppercut.
Adim Bulb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bulb throws a big shot that misses.
Bulb tried to score with a low kick but Bandini checks it.
It seemed like Bandini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Bulb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bandini throws out a counter right but Bulb avoids it with no problem.
Bulb throws a lazy right hand but Bandini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bulb throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bandini takes one to the chin there.
Bulb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bandini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Bandini releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bulb pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bandini is out of range and Bulb settles back down.
Bulb throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A slow jab from Bulb misses its intended target.
Bandini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bulb just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Bandini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Bulb. #T4#
A shot to the body from Bulb misses
and Bandini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bulb goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Bulb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bulb takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bulb throws a looping overhand right but Bandini ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Bandini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bulb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bandini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bulb cracks a nice hook into Bandini's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bulb connects with the punch.
Bandini takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circling - Bulb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adim Bulb 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#
Bulb smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A head kick misses from Bulb.
A jab from Bulb misses.
Bandini takes one on the button.
Bulb misses the body punch
and Bandini counters with a nice uppercut.
Bulb looks for the body kick but Bandini saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bandini! But no joy.
Bulb misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Bandini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulb throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Bandini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bulb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bandini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bulb changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Bulb lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bandini's sensitive parts.
Bulb misses with a body punch
and Bandini counters with a straight right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bulb. That's going to slow Bandini down.
A big left from Bulb misses.
A little jabbing left from Bandini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bandini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bandini is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bulb with a body shot.
Bulb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bulb thuds his right hand into Bandini's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bandini on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bulb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bandini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bulb slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Bulb keeps Bandini at a distance using the push kick.
Bulb will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bandini staying out of range there.
It seemed like Bandini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bulb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandini manages to avoid it.
Bulb misses with a lunging right hand
and Bandini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bulb cracks Bandini with an open hand slap.
Bulb misses with a straight left.
Bulb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bulb throws a poor cross that misses
and Bandini counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Bulb.
Bulb swings for the body but Bandini moves out of range.
Bandini appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Adim Bulb is winning the standup battle so far.
Bulb throws an off balance right hand
and Bandini counters with a left to the body.
Bulb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bandini counters with a left to the body.
Bandini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bulb.
Bulb misses with a hook to the body
enabling Bandini to counter with a crisp jab.
Bulb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Bandini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bulb 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.
A little jabbing left from Bandini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bandini 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.
Bulb works Bandini's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Bulb misses. #T4#
Bandini avoids the body shot from Bulb.
Bandini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Bulb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bulb throws a head kick that misses
and Bandini counters with a straight right hand.
Bandini scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bulb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Bandini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick misses from Bulb.
Bandini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Bulb misses the target.
Bulb swings for the body but Bandini moves out of range.
Bulb looks to score with a jab to the body but Bandini is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adim Bulb dominated that second round.
That's time! Bulb's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bulb misses with a hook to the body
letting Bandini counter with a right hand.
Bulb throws a jab but it's blocked by Bandini.
Bulb misses with a jab to the body
and Bandini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bandini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bulb.
Bandini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bulb wants to slow Bandini down by chopping away at his legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bandini! But no joy.
Bandini chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bulb can pounce on him.
Bulb throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulb throws a looping overhand right but Bandini ducks down to avoid it.
Bulb throws a lazy body kick
and Bandini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bulb swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
A left lands for Bulb.
Bulb connects with a solid leg kick.
Bulb throws a body kick that misses.
Bulb throws a big shot that misses.
Bulb lands a jab.
Bandini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bulb throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bulb defending well as Bandini loads up on a big left hand.
Bulb misses with a straight left. #T2#
Bulb looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bandini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bulb.
Bulb throws a head kick but Bandini moves out of range.
Bulb tries to score with a low kick but Bandini moves his leg out of the way.
Bulb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bandini can do to turn this around?
Bulb throws a jab but it's blocked by Bandini.
Bulb lands with a nice body punch.
Bulb misses with a kick to the body
and Bandini counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Bulb misses.
Bandini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bulb throws the left hand but Bandini avoids the punch easily.
Bulb digs a good body shot into Bandini's ribs.#T3#
Bulb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bulb swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bandini drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bulb misses the shot to the body.
Bulb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bandini.
Bulb throws a right hand that misses
enabling Bandini to counter with a crisp jab.
Bandini connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bulb momentarily.
Bulb moves away from the strike by Bandini.
Nice body punch from Bulb.
Bulb misses with a low kick.
Bandini looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Bandini avoids the head kick by Bulb.
Bandini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bulb throws a jab but it's blocked by Bandini.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bandini! But no joy.
Bulb misses the shot to the body.
Bandini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mac Bandini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bulb swings widly with a right hand
letting Bandini counter with a right hand.
Bulb thows a leg kick but Bandini checks it
enabling Bandini to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bulb. Bandini does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick by Bulb misses
enabling Bandini to counter with a crisp jab.
Bandini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bulb.
Bandini looks like he wants to counter punch here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adim Bulb showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bulb 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adim Bulb!

In his post fight interview, Adim Bulb started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: SYN 874 Marceau vs. Wild     
Date:   Feb 05, 2022
#R1#
Bulb scores with a head kick.
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bulb manages to avoid it.
Kettu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been told by Bulb's head coaches at Hell Warriors Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kettu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kettu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bulb misses with a head kick.
Kettu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kettu misses with a straight right.
It appears Bulb was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bulb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kettu moves away.
Bulb thuds his shin into the meat of Kettu's side.
Bulb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Kettu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bulb.
Bulb tests Kettu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kettu lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bulb scores with a jab to the jaw.
Esa Kettu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Bulb tests Kettu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kettu lands a nice looking body shot.
Bulb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bulb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kettu.
Kettu blocks the body kick.
Kettu is looking for the big counter here.
Bulb takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab from Bulb.
Kettu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kettu moves away from the strike by Bulb.
Kettu scores with a jab. Bulb acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kettu looks to land a combination but Bulb avoids it well.
Bulb throws a head kick but Kettu moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Bulb.
Bulb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Bulb is looking to land body kicks.
A slow jab from Bulb misses its intended target.
Kettu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kettu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bulb connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Bulb.
Bulb fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kettu just manages to avoid it.
Bulb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kettu.
Kettu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bulb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kettu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bulb just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Bulb lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kettu doesn't seem phased though.
Kettu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bulb takes a swing at Kettu's ribcage but misses.
Kettu cracks Bulb with an open hand slap.#T3#
Kettu just misses with a punch to the body.
Bulb takes a swing at Kettu's ribcage but misses.
Kettu avoids the body shot from Bulb.
Kettu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bulb stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kettu looks to score with a jab to the body but Bulb is just out of range.
Kettu lands a nice hook to Bulb's body. Bulb takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bulb misses with an uppercut. Kettu saw that one coming.
Kettu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bulb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kettu.
Kettu just misses with a punch to the body.
Kettu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bulb tests Kettu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bulb looks to score with a jab to the body but Kettu is just out of range.
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bulb moves away.
Bulb misses with a hook. Kettu ducked under it nicely. #T4#
The fighters circling - Kettu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bulb is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kettu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kettu looks to throw the jab but Bulb is out of range.
Bulb moves forwards but Kettu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bulb misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bulb dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kettu. That did some damage!
A big left from Kettu misses.
Bulb motions for Kettu to come forward. Bulb throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kettu throws a counter combo.
Bulb swings for the body but Kettu moves out of range.
Kettu misses with an uppercut
and Bulb makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kettu scores with a nice strike.
Bulb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bulb throws the left hand but Kettu avoids the punch easily.
Kettu checks a leg kick.
Kettu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
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 Adim Bulb will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kettu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bulb lands a nice shot to the body.
Kettu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bulb.
Bulb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Bulb.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bulb. Kettu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bulb takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bulb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kettu.
Kettu scores with a nice right hand.
Kettu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bulb dodges the punch combination from Kettu.
Kettu walks into a stiff left hand from Bulb.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Kettu. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Bulb uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kettu has time to react.
Kettu checks a leg kick.
Kettu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bulb slips a jab from Kettu.
Kettu looks to land a right hand but Bulb moved out of range.
Bulb misses with a straight right.
Kettu scores with a hook to the body. Bulb takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kettu throws a hook but Bulb blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Bulb misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bulb. Kettu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kettu lands a nice looking body shot.
Kettu throws a body shot but no joy.
Bulb just misses with a punch to the body.
Bulb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kettu moves away.
Kettu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bulb moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Bulb throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bulb thumps Kettu with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bulb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kettu scores with a sloppy right hand. Bulb should have avoided that one.
Kettu misses with a hook.
Bulb feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kettu looks to score with a jab to the body but Bulb is just out of range.
Bulb fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice body kick from Bulb.
Kettu throws a hook to the side of Bulb's head but Bulb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bulb closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bulb throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bulb misses with a head kick.
Kettu avoids the body shot from Bulb. #T3#
Bulb misses with a shot to the body
and Kettu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bulb takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bulb gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kettu.
Kettu lands a slapping body shot.
Kettu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bulb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bulb cracks Kettu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bulb attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kettu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bulb with a body shot.
Bulb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kettu.
A little feinted left hand from Bulb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kettu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bulb.
Kettu ducks under a wild hook from Bulb.
Kettu misses with an uppercut
letting Bulb counter with a right hand.
Bulb swinging wildly here.
Kettu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Bulb finds it's way through Kettu's defenses. #T4#
A jab lands there for Kettu.
Bulb takes one to the side of the head.
Kettu misses with a double jab
and Bulb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bulb takes one to the chin there.
Bulb misses with a wild body shot.
Bulb throws a lazy right hand but Kettu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kettu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bulb throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kettu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bulb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Esa Kettu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Kettu.
Bulb throwing a counter right hand but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Bulb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Esa Kettu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kettu defending well as Bulb loads up on a big left hand.
Kettu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bulb dodges the punch combination from Kettu.
Bulb dodges the punch combination from Kettu.
Bulb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kettu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kettu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bulb was well out of range. Poor timing from Kettu.
Kettu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulb cracks a nice hook into Kettu's ribs.
Kettu misses with a wild body shot.
Kettu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A shot to the body from Kettu misses
and Bulb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Kettu looks to land a right hand but Bulb moved out of range.
Bulb jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kettu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bulb looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kettu throws a combination. Bulb tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kettu throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Bulb.
Bulb lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bulb walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bulb.
Bulb looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bulb.
Bulb slips a jab from Kettu.
Kettu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kettu throws a looping overhand right but Bulb ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kettu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Kettu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Bulb does it's job there.
Kettu throws a right hand that misses
and Bulb counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kettu avoids the head kick by Bulb.
A jab from Bulb does it's job there.
Kettu moves out of range as Bulb strikes.
Kettu punishes Bulb's body with a nice straight punch.
Bulb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kettu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kettu misses with a combination
and Bulb counters with a stiff right hand.
Bulb throws a wild body kick that Kettu sees coming a mile off.
Kettu 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.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bulb.#T3#
Kettu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bulb.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bulb.
Nice jab there from Bulb.
Kettu connects with a looping right hand.
Bulb misses with a wild body shot.
Bulb looks to land a body kick but Kettu moved away.
Kettu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bulb.
Bulb is looking to slow Kettu down with leg kicks.
Kettu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bulb attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kettu scores with a nice strike.
Bulb throws a sloppy head kick and Kettu moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Kettu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bulb throws a head kick but Kettu moves out of range.
Kettu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bulb with a body shot.
Kettu jabs Bulb to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Bulb takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kettu swings widly with a right hand
and Bulb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kettu slips a straight right by Bulb.
Kettu scores with a nice right hand.
Kettu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bulb at a distance.
Bulb takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC2#Bulb is rocked!
Bulb throws a body punch but Kettu moves out of range.
Kettu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kettu throws a series of punches but Bulb avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kettu. Bulb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kettu fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice shot lands for Bulb.
Bulb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kettu throws out the jab.
A head kick by Bulb misses
and Kettu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Adim Bulb.
Well Bulb 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Adim Bulb!

After the fight, Adim Bulb was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 105     
Date:   Dec 24, 2021
#R1#
Bulb lands with a straight right. Cabrera didn't see that one coming.
Bulb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cabrera throws out the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cabrera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bulb.
Cabrera swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cabrera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Cabrera.
Bulb throws a jab but it's blocked by Cabrera.
Bulb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cabrera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bulb jabs at Cabrera's body.
Bulb scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bulb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cabrera paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Cabrera darts in and clinches Bulb up against the cage.
Cabrera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cabrera on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cabrera.
Bulb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bulb misses with a knee to the head.
Cabrera working aggressively here.
Cabrera lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Cabrera.
Bulb tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cabrera avoids it.
Cabrera has a couple of punches blocked by Bulb.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bulb.
Cabrera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bulb swings wildly with an uppercut but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Bulb blocks a body shot from Cabrera.
Cabrera managing to block the knees to the body from Bulb.
Cabrera lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bulb backwards.
Bulb with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cabrera dodges an elbow strike from Bulb.
Bulb misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Cabrera scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bulb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bulb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cabrera's elbow.
Bulb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bulb lands a shoulder strike.
Cabrera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cabrera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cabrera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bulb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cabrera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bulb with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cabrera lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bulb or not.
A short left from Cabrera.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Cabrera fails to land.
Cabrera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cabrera lands a hook that snaps the head of Bulb backwards. #T2#
Bulb blocking some punches.
Cabrera on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cabrera avoids a wild elbow strike from Bulb.
Cabrera lands a shot to the body.
Cabrera lands an uppercut.#BC#
Cabrera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bulb. Cabrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cabrera connects with a looping right hand.
Bulb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cabrera moves away.
Cabrera lands a nice shot to the body.
Bulb tries to clinch up
and Cabrera counters with a straight right hand.
Bulb tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cabrera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bulb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabrera.
A head kick misses from Bulb. #CL2#
Bulb closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cabrera throws a head punch that misses.
Bulb creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cabrera lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Cabrera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cabrera bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Bulb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cabrera misses with a body shot.
Cabrera scores with a jab to the head.
Cabrera looks to land a right hand but Bulb moved out of range.
Cabrera throws a shot from downtown. Bulb moves away and avoids it.
Bulb throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cabrera.
Bulb punishes Cabrera's body with a nice straight punch.
Adim Bulb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bulb misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Cabrera has closed the distance and engaged Bulb in a clinch.
Cabrera on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Cabrera manages to break the clinch.
Bulb is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cabrera rather than just go for the knockout.
Cabrera takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bulb takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cabrera fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bulb has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Bulb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cabrera paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Cabrera.
Bulb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bulb checks a low kick from Cabrera.
Cabrera takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bulb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabrera. #T4#
Bulb throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bulb keeps the fight on the outside.
Cabrera smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cabrera avoids the body shot from Bulb.
Bulb throws a sloppy head kick and Cabrera moves out of range easily.
Bulb throws a lazy uppercut
and Cabrera counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cabrera listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cabrera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bulb is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Cabrera takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Cabrera misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Cabrera there.
Bulb throws a poor cross that misses
and Cabrera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cabrera circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Bulb.
Cabrera throwing a counter right hand but Bulb manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bulb tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cabrera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cabrera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bulb.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cabrera.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Heller Cabrera dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Cabrera wants to clinch.
Cabrera lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bulb will feel that in the morning.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bulb in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bulb moves forwards but Cabrera connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bulb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A left lands for Cabrera.
Cabrera cracks Bulb with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bulb swings and misses with a hook to the body. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Cabrera has knocked Bulb down with a huge combo! Cabrera steps away and waves a wobbly Bulb back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Bulb is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bulb throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bulb is still on wobbly legs! Can Cabrera finish him?
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Cabrera! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Heller Cabrera!
Our winner, Heller Cabrera, 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: HFC 107 - Tonissar vs Dotsenko     
Date:   Nov 06, 2021
#R1#
Bulb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bulb scores with a head kick. Hematopoye tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bulb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hematopoye.
Bulb takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bulb walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hematopoye checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Adim Bulb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bulb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hematopoye jabs Bulb to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bulb missing with a left hand there. Hematopoye was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Bulb moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bulb.
Bulb lands a body shot.
Hematopoye blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Hematopoye. #BC2#
Hematopoye breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Bulb gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hematopoye lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bulb lands an uppercut.
Hematopoye is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bulb gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bulb working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hematopoye tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Bulb has a couple of punches blocked by Hematopoye.
Hematopoye is looking for a takedown.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bulb.
Bulb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bulb tries to work over Hematopoye's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bulb misses with some punches. #TD2#
Hematopoye has clasped his hands together around Bulb's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hematopoye lands a few punches from side control.
Bulb sneaks back into half guard.
Bulb trying to hold on to Hematopoye's head to control him but Hematopoye postures up.
Bulb is looking for a sweep. Hematopoye is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Bulb looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hematopoye is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2##SUB#
Bulb has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Hematopoye escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Hematopoye!
Hematopoye connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bulb some visible discomfort.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hematopoye is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bulb will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bulb is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hematopoye is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hematopoye scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bulb manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bulb wants to control but Hematopoye is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hematopoye throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hematopoye prevents Bulb from improving his position.
Bulb is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hare of the Dog Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T3#
Bulb trying to hold on to Hematopoye's head to control him but Hematopoye postures up.
Hematopoye is trying to control. Bulb wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bulb has hold of Hematopoye's hands but Hematopoye slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bulb is trying is best to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hematopoye trying to pass the guard but Bulb defending well.
Bulb makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bulb.
Bulb keeping moving, preventing Hematopoye from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hematopoye got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bulb has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hematopoye has managed to get both his arms back between Bulb's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Bulb is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hematopoye stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bulb swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hematopoye is fighting to break Bulb's control of his arms but Bulb is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Bulb is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hematopoye defends well.#SUB#
Bulb looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bulb wants to sweep but no luck.
Hematopoye postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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 Adim Bulb 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#
Bulb throws a hook but Hematopoye blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Bulb.
Bulb fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hematopoye on the side of the head.
Bulb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hematopoye.
Bulb tried to counter with a leg kick but Hematopoye avoided it.
Hematopoye throws a jab but it's blocked by Bulb.
Bulb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hematopoye misses with a right hand
and Bulb counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hematopoye throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bulb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hematopoye throws a hook but Bulb blocks it.
A low kick lands for Bulb.
Hematopoye throws a big shot that misses.
Bulb digs a good hook to Hematopoye's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulb lands with a cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Hematopoye as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Hematopoye tries to keep at a distance but Bulb has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bulb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bulb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hematopoye's elbow. #T1#
Hematopoye lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bulb backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Bulb. #TD2#
Hematopoye is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bulb can't fight it off and eventually Hematopoye manages to take the fight to the floor. Bulb looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hematopoye is standing up over Bulb. Bulb looks to escape but Hematopoye dives into side control. #REVR#
Who's going to make the next move?
Hematopoye prevents Bulb from escaping the position.
A control attempt from Bulb but he's now mounted!
Bulb wants to control but Hematopoye is having none of it.#T2#
Hematopoye scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bulb?
The referee warns Bulb that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bulb wants to hold on but Hematopoye pushes him away.
Hematopoye cracks Bulb with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bulb is working to get back to half guard.
Hematopoye avoids the attempt from Bulb to control.
Bulb is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Bulb can't escape the position.
Hematopoye lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #ROC2#Bulb is rocked!
Hematopoye landing shots from mount.
Oh Bulb is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Hematopoye unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Bulb wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Hematopoye celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nou Hematopoye!
Nou Hematopoye seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: HFC 100 - Bigg vs Chunks     
Date:   Sep 25, 2021
#R1#
Dos Anjos throws a front kick that sends Bulb stumbling back into the cage.
Bulb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dos Anjos moves away.
A little jabbing left from Dos Anjos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bulb moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bulb lands with a shot to the body.
Bulb throws a body kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Bulb.
Bulb appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dos Anjos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Dos Anjos misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Dos Anjos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bulb throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bulb takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bulb swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dos Anjos is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A big right from Dos Anjos misses.
Adim Bulb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Anjos scores with a nice body kick.
We've been informed that Dos Anjos has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dos Anjos loads up on a big right hand but Bulb slips the punch.
Nice uppercut there from Dos Anjos.#CL#
Bulb takes the fight into the clinch.
Bulb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dos Anjos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Dos Anjos lands a left hand.
Bulb gets through Dos Anjos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bulb cracks Dos Anjos with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Bulb. #BC#
Bulb breaks from the clinch.
Bulb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bulb scores with a nice head shot.
Bulb ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Adim Bulb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bulb misses with a wild body shot.
Dos Anjos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dos Anjos checks a low kick from Bulb.
Bulb throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick lands for Bulb.
Dos Anjos tries to clinch but Bulb moves out of range. #CL#
Bulb drives through and clinches with Dos Anjos against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left hand lands to the body for Dos Anjos.
Bulb misses with a punch on the inside.
Dos Anjos misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2##BC#
Bulb manages to break the clinch.
Dos Anjos throws a hook to the side of Bulb's head but Bulb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dos Anjos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bulb. That's going to slow Dos Anjos down.
Dos Anjos scores with a jab to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Dos Anjos blocks the leg kick.
Bulb throws a body punch but Dos Anjos moves out of range.
Bulb avoids the head kick by Dos Anjos.
Bulb appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dos Anjos loads up on a big right hand but Bulb slips the punch.
As Dos Anjos backs away, Bulb returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A low kick lands for Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bulb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bulb throws a body shot but no joy.
Dos Anjos checks a low kick from Bulb.
Dos Anjos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bulb counters with a nice uppercut.
Dos Anjos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bulb to score with a decent uppercut.
Bulb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Dos Anjos tries to clinch there but Bulb circles away.
Bulb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos 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.#CL#
Bulb clinches. #TD2#
Dos Anjos pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Dos Anjos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bulb gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bulb wants to control from the top but Dos Anjos keeps moving.
Bulb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dos Anjos is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Dos Anjos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bulb gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dos Anjos controlling the position.#T4##SUB2#
Dos Anjos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bulb doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bulb manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bulb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dos Anjos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dos Anjos keeping moving, preventing Bulb from controlling successfully.
Bulb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dos Anjos holds on and takes a little breather.
Bulb is pushing down on Dos Anjos's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dos Anjos is fighting to maintain full guard but Bulb has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dos Anjos is looking to control Bulb's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dos Anjos avoid being mounted?
We've been hearing good reports from Bulb's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Dos Anjos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ademaro Dos Anjos will probably get the nod.
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#
Bulb fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bulb moves out of range as Dos Anjos strikes.
Bulb throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dos Anjos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bulb.
Dos Anjos throws the kick towards the body but Bulb avoids it.
Bulb throws a head kick but Dos Anjos moves out of range.
Dos Anjos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ademaro Dos Anjos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dos Anjos checks a low kick from Bulb.
Dos Anjos lands a head kick. Bulb smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dos Anjos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bulb.
Bulb throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulb throws a hook but Dos Anjos avoids it easily.
Dos Anjos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Bulb rushes Dos Anjos and presses him up against the cage.
Bulb misses with a body punch.
Dos Anjos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dos Anjos tries to work over Bulb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Bulb fails to land. #T1#
Bulb scores with a shoulder strike.
Dos Anjos trying to land knees to the body.
Bulb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bulb misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bulb working aggressively here.
Dos Anjos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bulb backwards.
Dos Anjos lands a left hand.
Bulb avoiding damage as Dos Anjos throws knees to the body.
Dos Anjos missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Bulb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dos Anjos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bulb throws a leg kick
and Dos Anjos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bulb is looking to wear down Dos Anjos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fighters circling - Bulb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dos Anjos lands with a hook. Bulb tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dos Anjos lands with an uppercut that bounces Bulb off the cage and back into range.#ROC2#Bulb is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bulb finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Oh Bulb is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bulb avoids the head kick by Dos Anjos. #T2#
Dos Anjos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bulb seems to have got his legs back now.
Dos Anjos throws the left hand but Bulb avoids the punch easily.
Bulb lands with a kick to the temple. Dos Anjos shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dos Anjos works Bulb's body with a nice hook.
Bulb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dos Anjos moves in looking to clinch but Bulb pushes him off.#CL#
Bulb clinches up with Dos Anjos and pushes him back against the cage.
Bulb misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bulb misses with a punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from Dos Anjos.
A shot in the inside from Dos Anjos.
Bulb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dos Anjos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bulb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bulb tries to work over Dos Anjos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dos Anjos working aggressively here.
Bulb throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Dos Anjos misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Bulb breaks from the clinch.
Dos Anjos throws a sloppy head kick and Bulb moves out of range easily.
Bulb swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bulb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dos Anjos.
Bulb misses with a double jab
and Dos Anjos counters with a stiff right hand.
Dos Anjos just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Bulb wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bulb throws a leg kick but Dos Anjos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dos Anjos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bulb.
Dos Anjos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dos Anjos avoids the head kick by Bulb.
Bulb looks to score with a jab to the body but Dos Anjos is just out of range.
Dos Anjos doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dos Anjos lands an overhand right.
Dos Anjos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bulb stuffs the takedown.
Bulb lands with an uppercut that bounces Dos Anjos off the cage and back into range.
Dos Anjos throws a jab when Bulb was well out of range.#T4#
Dos Anjos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bulb.
Bulb takes a swing at Dos Anjos's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Dos Anjos rushes Bulb and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dos Anjos tries to work over Bulb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Dos Anjos pulls Bulb into guard. #SUB2#
Dos Anjos is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bulb throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Dos Anjos's body to avoid the submission. Dos Anjos has instead reached around Bulb's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Dos Anjos arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ademaro Dos Anjos!
During a confident post fight interview, Ademaro Dos Anjos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: HFC 92 - Mataitai vs Higgins     
Date:   Aug 22, 2021
#R1#
Soldic connects with a body shot.
Bulb looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bulb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bulb cracks Soldic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bulb pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bulb scores with a leg kick.
Bulb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Soldic counters with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Bulb misses.
Soldic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice side step and Soldic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bulb tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Soldic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Soldic scoring well with a low kick there.
Soldic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bulb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Soldic.
Soldic catches Bulb with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bulb bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bulb lands a jab-cross combination.
Soldic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Soldic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bulb misses with a head kick.
Bulb throws a leg kick but Soldic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bulb takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Bulb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soldic.
Soldic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bulb throws a push kick but Soldic slaps the foot to one side.
The fighters circling - Bulb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Soldic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bulb takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Soldic 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.
Soldic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Soldic throws the kick towards the body but Bulb avoids it.
Soldic throws out a loose jab but Bulb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soldic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bulb checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bulb moves away from the strike by Soldic.
Bulb throws a counter high kick but Soldic was just alert enough to avoid it.
Bulb wants to land a leg kick but Soldic is out of range.
Bulb misses the shot to the body.
Soldic misses with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Soldic.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Soldic! But no joy.
Soldic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bulb's head.
Soldic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bulb scores with a crisp jab that stopped Soldic in his tracks.
A slow jab from Soldic misses its intended target.
Bulb tries to land a front kick but Soldic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Soldic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bulb thumps Soldic with a low kick.
Bulb misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bulb misses with a straight left.
Soldic scores with a nice right hand.
Bulb gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Soldic.
Bulb thows a body kick. Soldic tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Soldic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bulb wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Bulb.
Adim Bulb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Soldic.
Bulb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soldic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bulb to score with a decent uppercut.
Soldic misses with a low kick.
It looked like Bulb was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Bulb avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bulb's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bulb duly obliges.
Bulb misses with a straight left.
Bulb gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Soldic.
Soldic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bulb.
It looked like Bulb was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Soldic.
Bulb throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Bulb does it's job there.
A big right from Soldic misses.
Bulb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bulb misses with a low kick.
Bulb works Soldic's body with a nice hook.
Bulb goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Soldic feints a counter leg kick.
Bulb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soldic manages to avoid it.
Bulb throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Soldic's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bulb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soldic was well out of range. Poor timing from Bulb.
Soldic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bulb can pounce on him.
Bulb tries a low kick but Soldic avoids it.
Soldic was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Soldic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Bulb jabs at Soldic's body.
Bulb throws a hook but Soldic avoids it easily.
Bulb keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bulb lands with a right hand.
Soldic throws a chopping leg kick but Bulb manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bulb avoids the head kick by Soldic.
An inside leg kick lands from Soldic.
An inside leg kick lands from Bulb. #CL#
Bulb moves into the clinch.
Bulb lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Soldic breaks the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Soldic.
Bulb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bulb throws a poor cross that misses
and Soldic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bulb misses with a head kick.
Soldic misses with a low kick as Bulb jumps back.
Bulb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soldic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adim Bulb dominated that round.
That's time! Bulb's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Soldic misses with an uppercut.
Soldic throws a leg kick
and Bulb counters with a left to the body.
Soldic lands a leg kick that knocks Bulb off balance momentarily.
Soldic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soldic misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Bulb misses the target.
Bulb with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Soldic misses with a hook. Bulb ducked under it nicely.
Bulb moves away from the strike by Soldic.
Soldic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soldic. Bulb does a little dance to reset his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Bulb blocks the leg kick.
Soldic takes a kick to the side of the head.
Soldic wants to land a leg kick but Bulb is out of range.
Bulb is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Adim Bulb is winning the standup battle so far.
Bulb swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Soldic.
Bulb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Soldic.
Bulb is looking to counter the offense by Soldic and move into the clinch.
Bulb buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bulb - that will leave a mark! #T1#
Soldic misses with an uppercut.
Bulb misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Soldic.
A jab from Soldic misses.
Soldic throws a head kick but Bulb moves out of range.
Soldic connects with a crisp jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Soldic.
Soldic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bulb.
Bulb takes a swing at Soldic's ribcage but misses.
Bulb moves out of range as Soldic strikes.
Bulb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soldic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bulb throws a shot to the body.
Bulb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Soldic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bulb shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Soldic blocks a head kick by Bulb.
Soldic lands a body shot. #T2#
Bulb scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soldic blocks a head kick by Bulb.
Soldic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soldic misses with a looping left.
Bulb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soldic moves away.
Bulb bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Soldic's head.
Soldic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soldic. Bulb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bulb looks to score with a jab to the body but Soldic is just out of range.
Bulb checks a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Bulb.
Bulb loads up on a big right hand but Soldic slips the punch.
Soldic appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Soldic punishes Bulb's body with a nice straight punch.
Soldic throws a big shot that misses.
Bulb scores with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Soldic blocks the leg kick. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Soldic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bulb. Bulb obviously looking to wear him down.
Bulb lands an overhand right.
Bulb takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bulb lands with a slapping head kick.
Bulb misses the jab.
Soldic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bulb.
Bulb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Soldic to counter with a crisp jab.
Bulb throws a right hand that misses
and Bulb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Soldic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bulb takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bulb throws a head kick that misses.
Soldic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Soldic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Soldic flicks out a counter leg kick but Bulb steps away.
Soldic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bulb lands a nice looking kick to the body. Soldic takes a step back to recover.
Soldic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Bulb tenderised Soldic's leg. Soldic is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Soldic takes a swing at Bulb's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Soldic misses.
Bulb throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bulb lands a leg kick that knocks Soldic off balance momentarily.
Bulb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Soldic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bulb throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bulb. Soldic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bulb ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as Soldic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bulb on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Soldic. Soldic obviously looking to wear him down.
Soldic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bulb throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bulb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bulb misses with a wild body shot.
Bulb is looking to chop away at Soldic's legs.
Soldic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Adim Bulb will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bulb tries a head kick but it misses.
Bulb takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice body punch from Bulb.
Bulb lands a head kick. Soldic smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Soldic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bulb manages to avoid it.
Bulb takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Soldic scores with a jab. Bulb acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Soldic with the inside leg kick.
Soldic misses with a lunging right hand
and Bulb counters with a nice body shot.
Soldic scores with a sloppy right hand. Bulb should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bulb connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bulb jabs Soldic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Soldic lands with a nice body punch.
Soldic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Soldic jabs at Bulb's body.
Bulb walks forward, straight into a front kick from Soldic.#T1#
Bulb throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Soldic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bulb fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Soldic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bulb ducks under a wild hook from Soldic.
Soldic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice shot by Bulb.
Bulb 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.
Bulb stuns Soldic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bulb lands a high kick!
Bulb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soldic.
Soldic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bulb shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bulb looks to land a right hand but Soldic moved out of range.
Bulb swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Soldic.
Bulb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soldic.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bulb staying out of range there.
Bulb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Soldic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Bulb misses
and Soldic counters with a straight right hand.
Roberto Soldic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bulb lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A telegraphed right hand from Bulb misses the target.
Soldic throws a solid leg kick but Bulb takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Soldic.
As Soldic backs away, Bulb returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Soldic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Soldic throws a hook but Bulb blocks it.
Soldic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A punch combination from Bulb misses.
Soldic misses with an uppercut.
Soldic lands a nice looking body shot.
Soldic misses with a few strikes there.
Soldic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bulb is able to avoid easily.
Bulb throws an overhand right that lands on Soldic's shoulder, as Soldic tries to avoid the shot.
Soldic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bulb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Soldic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bulb turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Adim Bulb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Bulb tried to score with a low kick but Soldic checks it.
Bulb backing away here, and Soldic unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Bulb there.
Soldic throws a body shot but no joy.
Soldic tries a head kick but it misses.
Bulb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soldic.
A nice leg kick from Bulb, right into the meat of the thigh.
Soldic walks into a straight right hand from Bulb.
Bulb throws a nice outside leg kick.
Soldic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bulb scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Soldic throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Bulb clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soldic.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bulb.
Soldic misses with some punches. #T4#
Bulb keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Soldic's efforts to push away.
Soldic misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soldic struggles to land a body shot inside as Bulb controls his hands.
Bulb lands a nice uppercut.
Bulb blocks a body shot from Soldic. #BC2#
Soldic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bulb misses with a low kick.
Soldic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bulb.
Bulb lands with an uppercut that bounces Soldic off the cage and back into range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Soldic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bulb throws a leg kick that is checked
and Soldic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Soldic slips under a jab.
Bulb scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Adim Bulb.
Well Bulb 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adim Bulb!

A victorious Adim Bulb thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: HFC 85 - Sosa vs Bulb III     
Date:   Jul 17, 2021
#R1#
A low kick from Bulb misses
and Sosa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bulb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sosa misses the shot to the body.
Bulb was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sosa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bulb misses with a body shot.
Bulb misses with an uppercut
enabling Sosa to counter with a crisp jab.
Sosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Bulb connects with a leg kick.
Bulb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sosa.
Sosa is looking to counter punch.
Sosa walks into a jab.
Bulb stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sosa.
Sosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bulb moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bulb shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bulb misses with an uppercut. Sosa saw that one coming.
Bulb pushes Sosa away with a front kick.
Sosa misses with a straight left.
Sosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Bulb.
Bulb thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sosa if he has to take too many more of those. #T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Sosa blocks the leg kick.
Bulb misses with an uppercut.
Sosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bulb fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sosa is out of range.
Bulb fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sosa.
Sosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bulb throws out the jab.
Bulb wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Sosa misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Bulb misses.
Bulb misses with a hook.
Bulb scores with the left hand. Sosa knows he should have avoided that one.
Sosa jabs Bulb right on the nose. Bulb blinks but takes it well.
Bulb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sosa.
Bulb connects with a leg kick.
Sosa cracks Bulb with a good jab.
Bulb throws a head kick that Sosa semi-blocks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sosa lands a right hook to the body.
Bulb checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bulb lands a slapping body shot. #T2##CL#
Sosa moves into the clinch successfully.
Bulb working aggressively here.
A knee to the head by Sosa.
Sosa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bulb presses Sosa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bulb makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bulb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bulb lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sosa backwards.
Sosa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sosa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bulb avoids it.
Sosa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sosa blocking some punches.
Sosa has a couple of punches blocked by Bulb.
A short right from Sosa on the inside.
Sosa tries to land a knee to the head but Bulb blocks with his arms.
Bulb scores with a hook to the body.
Sosa blocks a body shot from Bulb.
Bulb on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sosa blocks a body shot from Bulb.
A shot in the inside from Sosa.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sosa. #T3#
Sosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bulb is trying to force a seperation but Sosa has the dominant position.
Sosa misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Bulb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bulb. Sosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Bulb misses the target.
Adim Bulb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Sosa coming out on top.
Bulb scores with a one two! Sosa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bulb attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bulb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bulb clobbers Sosa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sosa thuds his right hand into Bulb's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bulb keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bulb slips a jab from Sosa.
Sosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bulb connects with a right hand. Sosa shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bulb takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sosa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sosa - that will leave a mark!
Bulb takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC#Bulb is rocked!
Sosa fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Bulb to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Bulb looks to clinch but Sosa throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Bulb taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Marcello Sosa!
Marcello Sosa retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Marcello Sosa 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: HFC 77 - Wanker vs Lindholm     
Date:   Jun 12, 2021
#R1#
Tidd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bulb throws the left hand but Tidd avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Tidd tries to keep at a distance but Bulb has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bulb tries to work over Tidd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bulb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tidd goes for a takedown attempt but Bulb pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Bulb rushes Tidd and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tidd wants a takedown but no success here.
Tidd drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bulb pulls his leg out and moves away.
Adim Bulb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Tidd.#TD2#
Tidd decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
Tidd throwing shots but Bulb is blocking nicely.
Bulb misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Tidd thows a huge punch but Bulb dodges it nicely.
Tidd is thwarting Bulb's attempts to control the position.
Bulb is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tidd is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tidd has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bulb wants to get back to full guard.
Bulb taking some punishment here, with Tidd in his half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bulb moves into full guard.
Tidd working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bulb's head.
Bulb avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tidd working his ground and pound in the gym.
Bulb bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tidd's guard. #REVR#
Bulb trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tidd's guard.
Tidd seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bulb scoring with some ground and pound.
Bulb tries to stand but Tidd is controlling from the bottom.
Bulb postures up in Tidd's guard and throws a big left but Tidd blocks it.
Tidd keeping moving, preventing Bulb from controlling successfully. #T3#
Tidd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bulb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tidd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bulb controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tidd keeping full guard, as Bulb tries to pass.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bulb throwing strikes from guard but Tidd blocks nicely. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bulb won't allow Tidd to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tidd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bulb scores with a jab to the head. #TD2#
Tidd scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bulb is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hare of the Dog Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bulb is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tidd connects with a decent elbow.
Bulb tries to bench press Tidd off him but Tidd keeps the position.
Bulb manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bulb moves into full guard. #SUB#
Bulb is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Tidd got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bulb has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tidd has managed to get both his arms back between Bulb's legs - danger averted.
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 Adim Bulb will probably get the nod.
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#
Tidd keeps the fight on the outside.
Tidd has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tidd there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tidd shoots and misses
and Bulb counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tidd thinking.
A jab from Bulb misses.
Bulb lands with an uppercut that bounces Tidd off the cage and back into range.
Bulb misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tidd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bulb throws a jab but it's blocked by Tidd.
Tidd changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bulb misses with a hook #TD2#
and Tidd counters with a single leg into guard. Bulb didn't expect that. #T1#
Tidd lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bulb looking to control.
Tidd is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bulb is on top in guard. #REVR#
Tidd keeping moving, preventing Bulb from controlling successfully.
Tidd managing to control the position.
Bulb stopping the sweep attempt from Tidd.
Tidd managing to control the position. #T2#
Bulb would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bulb stopping the sweep attempt from Tidd.
Bulb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bulb looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tidd is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bulb wants to control from the top but Tidd keeps moving. #T3#
Tidd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bulb is one step ahead there.
Bulb wants to control from the top but Tidd keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Joe Tidd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bulb goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bulb throws a hook to the side of Tidd's head but Tidd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tidd drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bulb defends it well.
Tidd on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tidd throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Bulb digs a good body shot into Tidd's ribs.
Bulb cracks Tidd with an open hand slap.
Bulb lands a nice hook to Tidd's body. Tidd takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bulb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tidd can do to turn this around?
Tidd shoots in and drives through. Bulb sprawls well.
Bulb lands a slapping body shot.
Bulb tries to clinch but Tidd is having none of it.
Tidd drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bulb defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Bulb gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tidd changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bulb fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Adim Bulb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Tidd.
Tidd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adim Bulb dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Tidd avoids the body shot from Bulb.
Tidd drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bulb defends it well.
Bulb is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bulb throws a hook to the side of Tidd's head but Tidd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bulb.
Bulb with the inside leg kick.
Bulb throws a body punch but Tidd moves out of range.
Tidd gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bulb.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulb looks to throw the jab but Tidd is out of range.
Tidd throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bulb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tidd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Good shot there by Bulb.
Bulb tries to clinch up but Tidd circles away and keeps his distance.
Tidd throws a hook but Bulb avoids it easily.
Adim Bulb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tidd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bulb takes a swing at Tidd's ribcage but misses.
Bulb takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Bulb wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice shot by Bulb.#T2#
Tidd throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bulb counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bulb avoids the head kick by Tidd.
Tidd pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bulb was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tidd has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bulb finds it's way round the side to connect with Tidd's head.
Bulb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tidd feints the counter takedown.
Bulb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bulb listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Adim Bulb is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Tidd throws a right hand that Bulb ducks under and follows up with a left that Bulb also avoids with ease.
Adim Bulb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Bulb tries to clinch but Tidd moves out of range.
Bulb scores with a nice head shot.
Bulb lands a right hook to the body.
Tidd walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tidd with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Bulb to counter with a crisp jab.
Tidd shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bulb defends it nicely.#T4#
Tidd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bulb lands a right hook to the body.
Tidd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bulb ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tidd shoots in but no luck this time.
Adim Bulb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Tidd.
Bulb comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tidd throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bulb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joe Tidd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bulb connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tidd momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adim Bulb showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bulb, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adim Bulb!

Our winner, Adim Bulb, 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: HFC 74 - Krylov vs Leifsson     
Date:   May 22, 2021
#R1#
Bulb lands a jab.
Bulb misses with an uppercut.
Adim Bulb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Diaz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Diaz working Bulb over with strikes.
Bulb is positioning himself well to prevent Diaz advancing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz working Bulb over with strikes.
Bulb is pressing down on Diaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bulb is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bulb looking to control. #SUB#
Bulb looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diaz passes into side control.
Bulb takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T1#
Diaz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bulb can't do much from the bottom here.
Bulb regains half guard.
Bulb blocking the ground and pound attempt from Diaz.
Bulb keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bulb is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diaz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bulb is looking to improve his position.
Diaz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Diaz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Diaz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bulb tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Diaz working the head and body with strikes.
Diaz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Bulb is having none of it.
Bulb avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diaz.
Diaz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bulb works his way to full guard. Good work.
Diaz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bulb's head.
Bulb looking to control. #SUB#
Bulb is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bulb utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3##SUB#
Bulb is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Bulb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz postures up in Bulb's guard and throws a big left but Bulb blocks it.
Diaz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bulb's head.
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bulb has Diaz pulled in close to control his posture.
Diaz throws an elbow that misses. Bulb uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Diaz's guard. Nice move by Bulb!#REVR#
Bulb trying to stand up but can't free himself from Diaz's guard.
Bulb trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T4#
Diaz wants to sweep here but Bulb controlling him for the moment.
Bulb trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz is trying to keep Bulb in close.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Bulb from controlling successfully.
Diaz striking from his own guard.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Bulb from controlling successfully.
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bulb manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz landing with the ground and pound.
Diaz throwing strikes from guard but Bulb blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jewel Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Bulb misses the target.
Bulb misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Diaz goes for a double leg but Bulb avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bulb continues to drive forward.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Bulb, which made it look bad.
Adim Bulb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jewel Diaz.
Bulb listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diaz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diaz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bulb looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Diaz with the counter takedown but Bulb avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulb misses with a looping right.
Diaz fails with the takedown
and Bulb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bulb scores with a nice head shot.
Bulb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bulb stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bulb wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
Bulb misses the jab.
Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bulb sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat.#TD2#
Diaz feints and as Bulb raises his hands in defense, Diaz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Diaz lands a couple of elbows.
Bulb wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Diaz scoring with some ground and pound.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bulb is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bulb working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Diaz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bulb looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz distracts Bulb with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Bulb keeps moving.
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bulb avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bulb wants to stand but Diaz is controlling the position.
Bulb trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bulb throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Bulb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Bulb missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bulb just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Bulb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adim Bulb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Bulb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bulb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Diaz wants to counter with a clinch but Bulb pushes him away.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bulb was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bulb throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Bulb sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Bulb tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz looks for a takedown but Bulb sprawls well.
Bulb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bulb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bulb throws out the jab.
Bulb wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Bulb throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bulb pinned against the cage. Bulb gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bulb lands a right hook to the body.
Diaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bulb's waist but Bulb gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Good standup being displayed there by Bulb as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz ducks right into an uppercut from Bulb. #CL#
Bulb instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bulb.
Diaz is working for takedown but Bulb is calmly controlling the position for now.
Diaz wants to take the fight to the mat but Bulb manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Bulb.
Diaz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bulb pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adim Bulb dominated that second round.
That's time! Bulb's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Good shot there by Bulb.
Bulb lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bulb looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Bulb with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bulb looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Bulb scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
No luck for Diaz with that takedown attempt.
Bulb cracks a nice hook into Diaz's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diaz misses with a hook
and Bulb counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Bulb.
A slow jab from Bulb misses its intended target. #T1#
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bulb lands with a right hand.
Bulb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bulb counters with a left to the body.
Adim Bulb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jewel Diaz.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz slips under a jab from Bulb.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bulb.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt
and Bulb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Diaz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Bulb explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bulb throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bulb misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Bulb connects with a right hand. Diaz shakes it off.
Diaz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bulb lands with a cross.
Bulb misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Bulb has managed to clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Bulb.
Diaz can't get the takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bulb - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Bulb manages to get underhooks.
Bulb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bulb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diaz.
Diaz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diaz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bulb gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bulb scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bulb.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bulb. #T3#
Bulb is leaning against Diaz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bulb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bulb lands a hook that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Bulb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bulb lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Bulb.
Diaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bulb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz is looking for a takedown.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Bulb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bulb throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diaz tries a body shot but Bulb blocks it.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bulb misses with the head strike.
Bulb makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diaz.
Adim Bulb has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bulb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bulb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Bulb misses with the head strike.
Diaz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bulb is defending well for now.#TD2#
Diaz gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Bulb manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Bulb lands with a shot to the body.
Bulb lands with a nice combination. Diaz backs away looking to recover.#CL#
Bulb pushes Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bulb seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diaz can turn it around.
Bulb gets underhooks to prevent Diaz's takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Bulb.
Bulb lands a left hand.
Bulb lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bulb lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diaz.
Bulb lands with a short shot to the head.
Bulb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bulb creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Bulb.
Bulb lands with a left to the head.
Bulb gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Bulb lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diaz or not.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adim Bulb showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bulb 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adim Bulb!

A relieved looking Adim Bulb thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Jewel Diaz spoke after the fight, saying 'See me at the dispensary. '.

 

Event: HFC 68 - Bulb vs Sosa 2     
Date:   Apr 10, 2021
#R1#
Bulb tries to clinch up.
Bulb misses with a looping left.
Sosa throws a leg kick which misses Bulb's front leg but catches the back leg as Bulb tries to avoid it.
Bulb blocks the body kick.
Sosa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bulb's sensitive parts.
Bulb just misses with a punch to the body.
Sosa throws a wild body kick that Bulb sees coming a mile off.
Bulb swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sosa.
Bulb wants to clinch up but Sosa keeps it at a distance.
Sosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bulb.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bulb. Sosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sosa connects with a leg kick.
Bulb scores with a jab to the head.
Bulb misses with a straight right.
Bulb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bulb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sosa manages to avoid it.
Sosa throws a hook but Bulb avoids it easily.
Sosa throws out a loose jab but Bulb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bulb throws a solid leg kick but Sosa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bulb.
Sosa swings widly with a right hand
letting Bulb counter with a right hand. #T1#
Sosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bulb throws a hook but Sosa avoids it easily.
Bulb throws a big shot that misses.
Sosa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bulb throws a right hand that misses
and Sosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sosa avoids the body shot from Bulb.
Bulb takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bulb fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bulb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sosa moves away.
Sosa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sosa takes a swing at Bulb's ribcage but misses.
Bulb misses with a straight left.
Bulb throws out a loose jab but Sosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bulb looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sosa throws a big shot that misses.
Adim Bulb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bulb fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big right from Bulb misses.
Sosa counters with a body kick.
Bulb swings widly with a right hand
and Sosa counters with a good low kick that Bulb was not able to check.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bulb lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bulb tries to clinch there but Sosa circles away. #T2#
Sosa is looking to slow Bulb down with leg kicks.
Sosa tried to score with a low kick but Bulb checks it.
A good leg kick by Sosa.
Bulb lands the left hand.
Sosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bulb.
Bulb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sosa.
Bulb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bulb loads up on a big right hand but Sosa slips the punch.
Sosa throws out a leg kick but Bulb moves out of range and Sosa only half commits.
Bulb fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bulb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Bulb.
Sosa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Sosa looks to move away, Bulb throws a big counter combo but Sosa just gets out of the way.
Bulb throws a body shot but no joy.
Sosa tries to clinch up.
Bulb takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bulb moves away from the strike by Sosa.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sosa.
Bulb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Bulb has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sosa.
Sosa looks to land a left hand but Bulb moved out of range nicely.
Bulb misses the jab.
Bulb is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bulb throws the left hand but Sosa avoids the punch easily.
Bulb misses with a looping right.
Sosa wants to slow Bulb down by chopping away at his legs.
Sosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sosa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bulb throws a series of punches but Sosa avoids them all with ease.
Sosa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bulb at a distance.
Bulb looks to throw the jab but Sosa is out of range.
Bulb moves away from the strike by Sosa.
Bulb seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bulb fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sosa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sosa misses with a straight right.
Bulb swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Sosa. Those never looked like landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Bulb misses its target.
Sosa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bulb thuds a left hand into Sosa's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bulb throws out a loose jab but Sosa uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Bulb throws a shot from downtown. Sosa moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Sosa does it's job there.
Sosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bulb.
Sosa throws a body punch but Bulb moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Bulb misses the target. #CL#
Sosa gets tackled into the cage by Bulb. Bulb maintains the clinch.
Bulb tries to work over Sosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bulb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sosas head.
Bulb lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sosa backwards.
Bulb lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sosa or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sosa.
Bulb throws a head punch that misses.
Bulb avoiding damage as Sosa throws knees to the body.
Bulb presses Sosa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sosa trying to land knees to the body.
Bulb scores with a hook to the body.
Bulb lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bulb jumps guard but Sosa stands there with Bulb around his waist. Bulb gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sosa.
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 Adim Bulb will probably get the nod.
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#
Sosa blocks a jab.
Sosa flicks out a counter leg kick but Bulb steps away.
Sosa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Some bone on bone action there as Bulb checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bulb ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bulb. Sosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bulb throws out the jab.
Sosa slips under a jab.
Sosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sosa.
Bulb throws a lazy right hand but Sosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bulb.
Sosa walks into a left hand.
Sosa lands a jab to the head.
Bulb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bulb moves away from the strike by Sosa.
Bulb is looking to clinch but Sosa is avoiding it.
Bulb loads up on a big right hand but Sosa slips the punch.
Sosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bulb.
Sosa tries to land a front kick but Bulb steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Bulb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sosa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bulb. Sosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bulb with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sosa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sosa misses with a hook.
Sosa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bulb slips under a jab.
Bulb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adim Bulb is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Sosa misses.
Sosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Bulb defending well as Sosa loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Bulb was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sosa.
Bulb on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sosa misses with an uppercut. Bulb saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Bulb misses its intended target.
Bulb cracks Sosa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sosa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bulb is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sosa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bulb throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sosa on the side of the head.
Sosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bulb throws out the jab.
Sosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bulb misses with an uppercut. Sosa saw that one coming.
A big right from Sosa misses.
Bulb loads up on a big right hand but Sosa slips the punch.
Bulb throws a lazy uppercut
and Sosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bulb blocks a jab.
Bulb missing with a left hand there. Sosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sosa lands a right hook to the body.
Sosa ducks under a wild hook from Bulb.
Bulb throws a sloppy body shot
and Sosa counters with a nice uppercut.
Bulb misses with a hook.
Sosa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bulb ducks under a wild hook from Sosa.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sosa.#T3#
Bulb avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It looked like Bulb was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sosa.
Sosa dips to his left and cracks Bulb with an uppercut!
Sosa moves away from the strike by Bulb.
Bulb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Bulb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sosa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sosa misses with a hook. Bulb ducked under it nicely.
Bulb misses with a wild body shot.
Sosa clobbers Bulb with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Bulb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bulb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bulb.
Good exchange - Bulb coming out on top.
Sosa slips a straight right by Bulb.
Bulb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bulb moves out of range as Sosa throws a body kick.
Bulb lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Sosa clinches up against the cage.#T4#
Bulb goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sosa prevents it.
Bulb drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bulb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bulb looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adim Bulb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sosa takes a shot to the head.
Sosa lands a nice uppercut.
Sosa lands a knee to the head.
A short right from Sosa on the inside.
Sosa tries to throw a body punch but Bulb avoids it by throwing Sosa back against the cage.
Bulb's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bulb lands a nice shot to the body.
Bulb slows down the pace here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sosa lands a left hand.
Sosa digs a right hand underneath Bulb's ribcage. Bulb let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bulb backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcello Sosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Bulb looks to land a left hand but Sosa moved out of range nicely.
Sosa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bulb ducks under a wild hook from Sosa.
Sosa lands a slapping body shot.
Sosa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sosa tries to clinch up.
Sosa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bulb doesn't seem bothered though.
Sosa with a nice cross.
Sosa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sosa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bulb cracks Sosa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bulb missing with a left hand there. Sosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bulb.
Sosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sosa jabs Bulb right on the nose. Bulb blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bulb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sosa tries to land a leg kick but Bulb saw it coming and moves away.
Bulb fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sosa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Sosa defending well as Bulb loads up on a big left hand.
Bulb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sosa manages to avoid it.
Sosa throws out a counter right but Bulb avoids it with no problem.
Sosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sosa lands a leg kick that knocks Bulb off balance momentarily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sosa.
Bulb throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab by Sosa.
Bulb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sosa manages to avoid it.
Bulb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sosa.
Sosa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bulb avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bulb was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sosa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sosa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sosa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bulb looks to score with a jab to the body but Sosa is just out of range.
Bulb throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sosa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Sosa fakes the leg kick and cracks Bulb in the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Bulb drives through and clinches with Sosa against the cage.
Sosa blocks a body shot from Bulb.
Sosa blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sosa.
Bulb is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bulb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sosa misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sosa.
Bulb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bulb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bulb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Sosa.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bulb lands with a right to the head.
Sosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Bulb backwards.
A short body shot lands from Sosa as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sosa.
Sosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Bulb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sosa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bulb lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T3#
Sosa lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Sosa.
Sosa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Sosa.
Bulb is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sosa to keep the fight standing.
Sosa has a couple of punches blocked by Bulb.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sosa.
A head punch on the inside from Bulb fails to land.
Sosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bulb is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sosa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adim Bulb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left hand lands to the body for Sosa.
Sosa lands a nice knee to the body.
Sosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bulbs head.
Sosa lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sosa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sosa lands a left hand.
Sosa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bulb misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Bulb is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short uppercut from Sosa.
Sosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Bulb backwards.
Knees to the body from Sosa.
Sosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bulb will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bulb's elbow.
Sosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sosa lands a shoulder strike.
Bulb tries to throw a body punch but Sosa avoids it by throwing Bulb back against the cage.
Bulb blocking some punches.
Bulb tries a body shot but Sosa blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bulb.
Sosa lands a right hand.
Sosa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bulb's face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bulb changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sosa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sosa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bulb's head.
A big right from Bulb misses.
It seemed like Sosa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcello Sosa really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Bulb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sosa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sosa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bulb.
Sosa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bulb is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Sosa.
Sosa scoring well with a low kick there.
Sosa lands with a nice body kick.
Bulb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sosa moves away.
Sosa steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bulb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sosa moves away.
Sosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bulb.
Sosa throws the kick towards the body but Bulb avoids it.
Bulb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sosa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Sosa gets tackled into the cage by Bulb. Bulb maintains the clinch.
Bulb throws a head punch that misses.
Bulb lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sosa.
Bulb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sosa's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sosa. #T1#
Bulb tries a body shot but Sosa blocks it.
Bulb can't find room to land a body shot as Sosa controls the action.
Sosa misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sosa.
A short right from Sosa on the inside.
Bulb tries to work over Sosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marcello Sosa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bulb is trying to drag Sosa to the mat but Sosa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bulb swings wildly with an uppercut but Sosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bulb makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sosa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bulb misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sosa.
Sosa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bulb blocks an uppercut.
Bulb lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Bulb uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Sosa tries a body shot but Bulb blocks it.
Sosa working aggressively here.
A short left from Sosa.
Sosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bulbs head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sosa working aggressively here.
Bulb taking a breather.
Bulb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sosas head.
Bulb lands with a light punch inside.
Sosa missing with knees to the body.
Bulb lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bulb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Sosa.
Bulb misses with a body punch.
Sosa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sosa lands with a left to the head.
Sosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Bulb backwards. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sosa. #ROC2#Bulb is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Bulb is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sosa digs a right hand into Bulb's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bulb's gas tank.
Bulb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bulb managing to block the knees to the body from Sosa.
Bulb lands a left hand.
Bulb seems to have got his legs back now.
Sosa lands a left hand.
Bulb lands an uppercut.
Sosa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bulb lands with a light punch inside.
Bulb managing to block the knees to the body from Sosa.
Sosa misses with the head strike.
Sosa misses with the head strike.
Sosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Sosa fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sosa working Bulb over with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Sosa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sosa tries a knee to the head but Bulb blocks it. #T4#
Sosa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sosa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bulb backwards.
Bulb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sosa misses with a knee to the head.
Bulb scores with a shot to the side of Sosa's head.
Bulb misses with a body punch.
Sosa lands with a light punch inside.
Sosa tries to land knees in the clinch but Bulb avoids the damage to the body.
Sosa blocking some punches.
Bulb managing to block the knees to the body from Sosa.
Sosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Bulb backwards.
Bulb is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bulb avoiding damage.
Bulb has Sosa pressed against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Bulb for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Sosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bulb misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcello Sosa dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Sosa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bulb walks into a stiff left hand from Sosa.
A jab from Sosa finds it's way through Bulb's defenses.
Bulb ducks under a wild hook from Sosa.#CL2#
Sosa rushes Bulb and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bulb wants a takedown.
Bulb can't get the takedown.
Sosa lands with a left to the head.
Bulb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bulb struggles to land a body shot inside as Sosa controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sosa.
Sosa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Sosa drops Bulb with a big knee straight up the middle! Bulb is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sosa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bulb throws a big shot that misses.
Bulb misses with a shot to the body
and Sosa counters with a solid body kick.
Bulb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Bulb.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Sosa.
Bulb misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Sosa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bulb checks the leg kick.
Bulb swings for the body but Sosa moves out of range.
A big right from Bulb misses.
Sosa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bulb.
Bulb looks to score with a jab to the body but Sosa is just out of range.
Bulb connects with the punch.
Bulb wants to clinch up but Sosa keeps it at a distance.
Sosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bulb manages to avoid it.
Bulb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sosa counters with a good low kick that Bulb was not able to check. #CL#
Bulb has Sosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Bulb lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sosa or not.
Adim Bulb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bulb.
Bulb lands with a right to the head.
Sosa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bulb works on Sosa's body with a couple of short punches.
Sosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bulb's elbow.
Bulb tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sosa smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adim Bulb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bulb throws an overhand right that lands on Sosa's shoulder, as Sosa tries to avoid the shot.
Bulb scores with a body shot.
A slow jab from Bulb misses its intended target.
Bulb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bulb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sosa.
Sosa cracks a nice hook into Bulb's ribs.
Bulb moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sosa avoids the body shot from Bulb.
Bulb misses with a looping left.
Sosa throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Sosa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bulb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sosa.
Bulb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sosa throws a hook to the side of Bulb's head but Bulb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sosa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sosa throws a series of punches but Bulb moves out of range.
Bulb takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bulb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bulb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sosa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bulb just misses with a punch to the body.
Bulb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sosa manages to avoid it.
Bulb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sosa manages to avoid it.
Bulb lands the left hand.#T4#
Sosa scores with a push kick.
Sosa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sosa lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sosa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bulb comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sosa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bulb on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sosa. Sosa obviously looking to wear him down.
Sosa throws a jab when Bulb was well out of range.
Sosa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sosa with the inside leg kick.
Bulb throws a poor cross that misses
and Sosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Sosa lands a leg kick that knocks Bulb off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bulb thuds a left hand into Sosa's body.
Sosa avoids a punch combination nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcello Sosa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sosa 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 46:49
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcello Sosa!

Marcello Sosa is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Marcello Sosa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: HFC 64 - Sosa vs Bulb     
Date:   Mar 13, 2021
#R1#
Sosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bulb throws a hook to the side of Sosa's head but Sosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sosa keeps the fight on the outside.
A low kick lands for Bulb. #CL2#
Sosa gets tackled into the cage by Bulb. Bulb maintains the clinch.
Sosa misses with some punches.
Sosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Bulb backwards.
Bulb tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sosa smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Bulb has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bulb lands a shoulder strike.
Bulb lands with a right to the head.
Sosa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bulb or not.
Sosa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bulb has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bulb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bulb fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sosa working aggressively here. #T1#
Bulb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sosa's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bulb.
Bulb misses with a punch on the inside.
Sosa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bulb working aggressively here.
Bulb throws a punch but it's blocked by Sosa.
A head punch on the inside from Sosa fails to land.
Bulb lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Sosa - that landed with a thud.
Sosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Sosa.
Bulb tries to throw a body punch but Sosa avoids it by throwing Bulb back against the cage.
Bulb lands with a light punch inside.
Sosa takes a shot to the head.
Bulb looking to slow down the pace here.
Bulb misses with some punches.
Bulb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bulb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bulb throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sosa scores with a shoulder strike.
Bulb makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Sosa scores with a shot to the side of Bulb's head.
Sosa lands a nice uppercut.
Bulb misses with some punches.
Sosa has a couple of punches blocked by Bulb.
Bulb makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Sosa.
Sosa misses with a punch to the body.
Bulb misses with a punch on the inside.
Sosa pushes Bulb back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bulb is working Sosa over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Bulb.
Bulb tries a body shot but Sosa blocks it.
Bulb avoiding damage as Sosa throws knees to the body.
Bulb misses with a body punch.
Sosa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bulb backwards.
Sosa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bulb blocks it with crossed arms. #TD2#
Bulb decides to pull guard.
Bulb working a defensive guard here.
Sosa is stalling in the full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Bulb has his foot on Sosa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sosa works his way back into a safe position though.
Bulb 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.
Sosa is stalling in the full guard.
Bulb wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Bulb working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sosa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sosa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bulb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sosa controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bulb scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bulb lands a body shot.
Bulb throws an overhand right that lands on Sosa's shoulder, as Sosa tries to avoid the shot.
Bulb misses with a hook
and Sosa counters with a straight right hand.
Sosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sosa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bulb misses the shot to the body.
Bulb connects with a body shot that sends Sosa's belly button to the back.
Bulb scores with a hook to the body. Sosa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adim Bulb dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bulb thuds a left hand into Sosa's body.
Bulb smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sosa scores with a nice body kick.
Bulb ducks under a wild hook from Sosa.#CL2#
Bulb moves into the clinch successfully.
Sosa has a couple of punches blocked by Bulb.
Bulb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Sosa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bulb misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sosa lands with a right to the head.
Bulb is stalling here.
Bulb blocks an uppercut.
Sosa is leaning against Bulb and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bulb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bulb has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sosa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bulb blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sosa misses with a punch to the body.
Bulb lands a body shot. #T1#
Bulb throws a punch but it's blocked by Sosa.
Bulb tries to throw a body punch but Sosa avoids it by throwing Bulb back against the cage.
Bulb throws a punch but it's blocked by Sosa.
Bulb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sosa can't find room to land a body shot as Bulb controls the action.
A knee to the head by Sosa.
Sosa tries to work over Bulb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bulb misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bulb.
Bulb trying to control the position but instead, Sosa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bulb into the cage.
Sosa working aggressively here.
Sosa presses Bulb against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bulb on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sosa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bulb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sosa missing with knees to the body.
Sosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Sosa working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Sosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bulb lands a left hand.
Bulb lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Bulb.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Bulb fails to land.
Bulb avoiding damage as Sosa throws knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Sosa.
A body shot lands from Bulb.
Bulb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sosa fails to land.
Sosa tries to land a knee to the head but Bulb blocks with his arms.
Bulb tries to throw a body punch but Sosa avoids it by throwing Bulb back against the cage.
Sosa looking to throw knees to the head but Bulb is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sosa.
Sosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sosa working aggressively here.
Bulb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bulb misses with a body punch.
A knee to the head by Sosa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bulb. #T3#
Bulb stalling.
Bulb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sosa's elbow.
Bulb blocks an uppercut.
Bulb has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sosa after a bit of a struggle.
Sosa landing knees to the body.
Bulb misses with a body punch.
Bulb takes a shot to the head.
Bulb blocking some punches.
Bulb throws a head punch that misses.
Marcello Sosa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bulb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bulb tries a body shot but Sosa blocks it.
Bulb misses with a body punch.
Sosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sosa tries a body shot but Bulb blocks it.
Bulb blocks a body shot from Sosa.
Sosa misses with the head strike.
Sosa lands a body punch.
Sosa lands a knee to the head.
Sosa lands a right hand.
Sosa tries to work over Bulb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4##TD2#
Bulb lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sosa tries to roll over but Bulb keeps him under control.
Bulb is just content to waste time from the top position. Sosa takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bulb trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bulb looking to pass the guard.
Bulb looking to sit in guard and control but Sosa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Bulb is looking to sweep but instead, Sosa has passed into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sosa trying to pass the guard but Bulb defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcello Sosa dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Sosa tries a low kick but Bulb avoids it.
Sosa misses with a hook to the body
and Bulb counters with a straight right hand.
Bulb lands the left hand.
Sosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sosa misses with a body kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bulb lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Bulb on the inside.
Bulb throws a punch but it's blocked by Sosa.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bulb.
Bulb misses with a punch on the inside.
Bulb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sosa's elbow.
Sosa pushes Bulb back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bulb has a couple of punches blocked by Sosa.
Sosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sosa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bulb blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Sosa fails to land.
Bulb on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bulb creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sosa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bulb is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sosa.
Sosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bulb's elbow.
Bulb tries to work over Sosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sosa as Bulb tries to tie him up.
Sosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Bulb controls his hands.
A knee to the head by Sosa.
Sosa working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bulb lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sosa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bulb.
Sosa tries to land a knee to the head but Bulb blocks with his arms.
Bulb goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Sosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Bulb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sosa misses with a punch to the body.
Bulb tries to pull guard but Sosa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bulb tries to work over Sosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sosa gets through Bulb's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sosa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bulb or not.
Sosa works on Bulb's body with a couple of short punches.
Bulb misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sosa misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Bulb.
Bulb gets through Sosa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bulb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sosas head.
Sosa misses with the head strike.
Sosa lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Bulb gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sosa trying to control but Bulb postures up. #T3#
Bulb trying to advance position but Sosa counters by regaining guard.
Bulb throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sosa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Sosa, not yet.
Bulb trying to control the position from guard on top but Sosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bulb sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bulb trying to control but Sosa is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Bulb gets to his feet - Sosa follows without any prompting. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sosa misses with a wild body shot.
Sosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Sosa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bulb slips under a jab.
Adim Bulb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bulb has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sosa.
Bulb slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bulb slips a jab from Sosa.
Sosa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bulb connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sosa scrambles back to his feet.
Bulb fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bulb misses with a hook
and Sosa counters with a leg kick.
Bulb ducks under a wild hook from Sosa.
Bulb just misses with a punch to the body.
As Bulb backs away, Sosa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bulb.
Sosa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Adim Bulb just about did enough to take it.
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.#R4#
Bulb swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sosa.
Bulb just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Sosa.
Bulb punishes Sosa's body with a nice straight punch.
Bulb moves out of range of the body kick from Sosa.
Sosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bulb.
Bulb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bulb throws out the jab.
Bulb moves in looking to clinch but Sosa pushes him off.
Sosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bulb.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulb takes a swing at Sosa's ribcage but misses.
Sosa throws a chopping leg kick but Bulb manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bulb looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Bulb throws a right and a left that Sosa avoids nicely.
Bulb ducks under a wild hook from Sosa.
Sosa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Bulb scores with a four punch combination!
Bulb avoids a kick to the body.
Bulb just misses with a punch to the body.
Bulb jabs Sosa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bulb misses with a right hand
and Sosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bulb misses with a wild body shot.
Bulb misses with a straight left.
Bulb tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice uppercut lands for Bulb. That snapped Sosa's head back.
Bulb misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sosa counters with a body kick that stops Bulb in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sosa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Bulb throws a lazy right hand but Sosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bulb misses with a jab, cross combination.
Adim Bulb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bulb scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bulb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bulb misses with a hook. Sosa ducked under it nicely.
Bulb throws a low kick, looking for Sosa's leg but Sosa calmly moves out of range.
Sosa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bulb just manages to avoid it.
Bulb blocks the body kick.
Sosa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bulb tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Bulb misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sosa, as that shot connected.
Sosa is looking to land body kicks.
Bulb swings for the body but Sosa moves out of range.
Bulb fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Bulb cracks Sosa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice defenses there by Sosa.
Sosa takes one to the chin there.
Bulb throws a body shot but no joy.
Sosa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bulb in his tracks.
Bulb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Bulb.
Bulb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sosa.
Bulb scores with a decent looking hook.
Sosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bulb throws a shot to the body.
Bulb is looking to clinch.
It looked like Sosa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bulb.
Bulb clobbers Sosa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bulb tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Sosa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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!
Bulb connects with a body shot.
Sosa lands with a nice body kick.
Bulb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sosa moves away.
A big left from Sosa misses.
Bulb is looking to clinch but Sosa is avoiding it.
Bulb just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Sosa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bulb misses with a hook. Sosa ducked under it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Sosa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bulb closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short uppercut from Sosa.
Bulb lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sosa backwards.
Sosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sosa throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adim Bulb dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Sosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Bulb walks into a jab.
Sosa ducks under a wild hook from Bulb.
Bulb lands a lovely overhand right.
Bulb swings for the body but Sosa moves out of range.
Sosa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bulb.
Bulb throws a lazy uppercut
and Sosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the body from Bulb misses
and Sosa counters with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Bulb misses.
Sosa misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulb throws a poor cross that misses
and Sosa counters with a thumping low kick.
Sosa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sosa misses with a straight left.
Bulb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Sosa misses the target.#T1#
Bulb scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sosa scoring well with a low kick there.
Bulb's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bulb scores with a hook to the body. Sosa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sosa ducks under a wild hook from Bulb.
Nice jab there from Bulb.
Bulb misses with an uppercut
and Sosa counters with a body kick.
Bulb throws a hook to the side of Sosa's head but Sosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bulb misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Bulb.
Sosa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bulb moves out of range of the strikes.
Bulb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bulb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marcello Sosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sosa throws a lazy right hand but Bulb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bulb misses with a straight right.
Bulb misses with an uppercut. Sosa saw that one coming.
Sosa throwing a counter right hand but Bulb manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Bulb drives through and clinches with Sosa against the cage.
Bulb can't find room to land a body shot as Sosa controls the action.
Bulb throws a punch but it's blocked by Sosa.
Bulb is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sosa is keeping busy.
Bulb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sosa prevents a body shot from Bulb.
Bulb lands a hook that snaps the head of Sosa backwards.
Bulb tries to work over Sosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Sosa as the two fighters clinch.
Bulb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bulb.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sosa.
Sosa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Adim Bulb is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Sosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Bulb controls his hands.
Bulb on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sosa can't find room to land a body shot as Bulb controls the action.
Bulb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sosa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bulb is defending well for now.
Bulb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sosa misses with a knee strike.
Bulb stalling the fight.
Sosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sosa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bulb is defending well for now.
Sosa throws a head punch that misses.
Bulb blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Bulb blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bulb.
Sosa tries to land a knee to the head but Bulb blocks with his arms.
Bulb misses with a body punch.
Sosa blocks a body shot from Bulb.
Bulb tries a body shot but Sosa blocks it.
Sosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sosa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bulb working aggressively here.
Sosa gets through Bulb's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sosa tries to work over Bulb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Sosa fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marcello Sosa.
I think Bulb has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 48:47
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Adim Bulb!

Adim Bulb is the new featherweight champion!
Adim Bulb thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: HFC 56 - King vs Lachance     
Date:   Jan 16, 2021
#R1#
Repine scores with a jab.
Bulb misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from Repine misses its target.
Bulb throws the left hand but Repine avoids the punch easily.
Good exchange - Bulb coming out on top.
Bulb swings widly with a right hand
and Repine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Repine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bulb.
Bulb swings widly with a right hand
and Repine counters with a right hand to the body.
Bulb misses with a hook to the body
and Repine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bulb takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bulb throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bulb throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bulb looks to score with a jab to the body but Repine is just out of range.
Bulb misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Bulb has managed to clinch.
Repine blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bulb creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Repine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bulb has Repine pressed against the cage, preventing Repine from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Bulb misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Bulb drags the fight down to the ground.
Repine has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Bulb looking for a guillotine here but Repine defends easily.
Repine has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bulb is proving hard to escape from.
Repine is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Bulb throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bulb has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Repine has passed into side control. #T2#
Bulb can't do much from the bottom here.
Bulb is looking for a sweep.
Bulb is holding Repine down, trying to stall.
Repine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bulb keeps working.
Bulb is trying to get back to half guard.
Bulb is trying to control Repine's posture but Repine avoids it. #T3#
Bulb sneaks back into half guard.
Bulb tries to get to full guard but Repine has control of the leg.
Bulb wants to get back to his feet.
Repine is keen to just control but Bulb is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Bulb looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bulb wants to control but Repine is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Repine is trying to control. Bulb wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Bulb looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bulb is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Repine's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Repine's back!#SUB2#
Bulb looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Bulb is looking for the choke from the back position but Repine is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Bulb is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Repine has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Bulb has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Repine taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Bulb doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Adim Bulb!
Our winner, Adim Bulb, 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: HFC 52 - Slugs vs Eagle 2     
Date:   Dec 19, 2020
#R1#
Bulb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Oliveira moves away.
Bulb misses with a body shot.
De Oliveira attempts a counter takedown but Bulb avoids it well and moves away.
De Oliveira slips under a jab from Bulb.
De Oliveira changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bulb connects with a nice looking jab.
Bulb misses with a hook #TD#
and De Oliveira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bulb's guard.
De Oliveira looking to pass the guard.
De Oliveira is working hard here to advance position.
De Oliveira forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Bulb actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Oliveira trying to control the action but Bulb is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Oliveira is looking to advance position but Bulb won't allow it.
Bulb holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bulb felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1##ES2#
Bulb kicks De Oliveira off and gets back to his feet.
Bulb throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bulb just misses with a punch to the body.
Bulb throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and De Oliveira counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by De Oliveira.
Bulb controls De Oliveira momentarily but De Oliveira frees himself.
De Oliveira looking to pass the guard.
De Oliveira looking to sit in guard and control but Bulb gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bulb slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
De Oliveira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
De Oliveira is defending against the submission attempts here by Bulb. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bulb throwing shots but De Oliveira is blocking nicely.
De Oliveira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for De Oliveira.#SUB#
De Oliveira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bulb in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bulb throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
De Oliveira looking for a guillotine here but Bulb defends easily. #SUB#
Bulb avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
De Oliveira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3##SUB#
De Oliveira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bulb gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bulb must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bulb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Oliveira is keeping the position for now.
De Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Bulb from controlling successfully. #SUB#
De Oliveira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bulb trying to control but De Oliveira is working from the bottom. #SUB#
De Oliveira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bulb is aware though and is defending well.
Bulb trying to control the position from guard on top but De Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bulb slips nicely into half guard.
De Oliveira works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4##SU2#
Bulb stands up from De Oliveira's guard - Bulb perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bulb swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by De Oliveira.
De Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Bulb.#CL2#
Bulb has taken the fight to the clinch.
De Oliveira blocks an uppercut.
Bulb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bulb misses with the head strike.
Bulb lands a body punch in the clinch.
De Oliveira blocks an uppercut.
Bulb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bulb misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adim Bulb dominated that round.
That's time! De Oliveira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bulb lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bulb with a nice cross.
Bulb scores with a crisp jab that stopped De Oliveira in his tracks.
Bulb scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bulb lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Bulb has De Oliveira up against the cage in a clinch.
Bulb misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Oliveira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bulb walks away with a smile on his face. De Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulb lands with a good body shot.
Bulb connects with a crisp jab.
Adim Bulb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bulb throws an overhand right that lands on De Oliveira's shoulder, as De Oliveira tries to avoid the shot.
De Oliveira feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
De Oliveira moves out of range as Bulb strikes.
Bulb lands with a straight right. De Oliveira didn't see that one coming.
Bulb throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bulb has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bulb feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits De Oliveiras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bulb throws a lazy right hand but De Oliveira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Oliveira takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bulb jabs De Oliveira right on the nose. De Oliveira blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Bulb clinches up against the cage.
Bulb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bulb tries a body shot but De Oliveira blocks it.
De Oliveira tries to pull guard but Bulb won't allow it.
De Oliveira blocks a body shot from Bulb. #T2#
De Oliveira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bulb walks away with a smile on his face. De Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Florisvaldo De Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bulb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Oliveira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
De Oliveira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Oliveira feinted with a counter takedown.
A slow jab from Bulb misses its intended target.
De Oliveira attempts a counter takedown but Bulb avoids it well and moves away.
Nice shot by Bulb.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Bulb clinches up against the cage.
De Oliveira jumps guard but Bulb turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
De Oliveira fails to pull guard.
A short right from Bulb.
Bulb throws a punch but it's blocked by De Oliveira.
Bulb scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bulb misses with a punch on the inside.
De Oliveira takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Bulb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Oliveira's elbow.
Bulb lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bulb misses with a body punch.
Bulb scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Oliveira tries to pull guard but Bulb won't allow it.
De Oliveira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bulb misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Bulb.
A shot in the inside from Bulb.
Bulb has a couple of punches blocked by De Oliveira.
A nice left hand lands by Bulb.
Bulb lands with a short shot to the head.
Bulb lands a left hand.
Bulb tries a body shot but De Oliveira blocks it. #T4#
Nice body punch from Bulb - that landed with a thud.
Bulb pushes De Oliveira back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bulb tries to throw a body punch but De Oliveira avoids it by throwing Bulb back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Oliveira fails to pull guard.
Bulb tries to work over De Oliveira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bulb digs a right hand underneath De Oliveira's ribcage. De Oliveira let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bulb is pushing De Oliveira up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bulb misses with a punch on the inside.
Bulb scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bulb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Oliveira is trying to pull guard but Bulb turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adim Bulb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Bulb fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with De Oliveira, pushing him back against the cage.
Bulb misses with a punch on the inside.
Bulb pushes De Oliveira back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bulb misses with a punch to the body.
De Oliveira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bulb lands an uppercut.
Bulb pushes De Oliveira back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bulb.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bulb.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulb has a couple of punches blocked by De Oliveira.
Bulb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Bulb fails to land.
Bulb manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bulb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Bulb throws a punch but it's blocked by De Oliveira.
Bulb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Oliveira backwards.
De Oliveira is trying to pull guard but Bulb turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bulb misses with a punch to the body.
Bulb misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Oliveira blocks a body shot from Bulb.
Bulb works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bulb misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Oliveira jumps guard but Bulb turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bulb tries a body shot but De Oliveira blocks it.
Bulb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Oliveira's elbow.
Florisvaldo De Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
De Oliveira is trying to pull guard but Bulb has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Florisvaldo De Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bulb gets through De Oliveira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bulb lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bulb.
Bulb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bulb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Oliveira prevents a body shot from Bulb.
De Oliveira blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Bulb fails to land.
Bulb lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Oliveira or not.
Bulb tries a body shot but De Oliveira blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bulb.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Oliveira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
De Oliveira prevents a body shot from Bulb.
Adim Bulb is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
De Oliveira tries to pull guard but Bulb won't allow it.
De Oliveira tries to pull guard but Bulb won't allow it.
Bulb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bulb misses with a body punch.
Bulb pushes De Oliveira back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bulb has De Oliveira pressed against the cage.
De Oliveira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T4#
Bulb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Oliveira jumps guard but Bulb turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
De Oliveira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bulb scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Oliveira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bulb walks away with a smile on his face. De Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bulb digs a good body shot into De Oliveira's ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adim Bulb comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bulb 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 25:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 25:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adim Bulb!

During a confident post fight interview, Adim Bulb thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: HFC 46 - Slingin vs Lachance     
Date:   Nov 07, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Absame looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Bulb kicks Absame off and gets back to his feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Absame has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Absame takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bulb lands a nice shot to the body.
Bulb lands a nice hook to Absame's body. Absame takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bulb misses with a hook.
Bulb with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bulb throws a shot from downtown. Absame moves away and avoids it.
Absame with the counter takedown but Bulb avoids it easily.#CL#
Bulb darts in and clinches Absame up against the cage.
Bulb lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Absame or not.
Bulb lands a nice uppercut.
Bulb misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bulb misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Bulb.
Bulb throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD2#
Absame has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bulb clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES#
Bulb is trying to shake Absame off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Absame won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.#T1#
Absame takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bulb throws a looping overhand right but Absame ducks down to avoid it.
Absame changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice defenses there by Bulb.
Absame keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Absame swats away the attempt to clinch by Bulb.
A swing and a miss from Absame.
Bulb was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bulb looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bulb throws a hook but Absame blocks it.
Absame has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bulb.
Adim Bulb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
A jab lands there for Bulb.
Absame takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice takedown defense from Bulb. No joy for Absame on that attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Bulb there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bulb throws a nice looking combination but Absame bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Absame tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Absame slips a jab and a cross from Bulb.
Absame is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bulb works Absame's body with a nice hook.
Bulb throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Bulb clinches up against the cage.
Bulb lands a body punch in the clinch.
Absame is trying to push Bulb away but Bulb has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bulb lands a left hand that snaps the head of Absame backwards.
Bulb has a couple of punches blocked by Absame.
Bulb is leaning against Absame and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Bulb lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Absame's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bulb tries to throw a body punch but Absame avoids it by throwing Bulb back against the cage.
Absame's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bulb lands a body shot.
Bulb stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Absame looks winded!
Bulb is leaning against Absame and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bulb presses Absame against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bulb gets through Absame's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bulb lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Absame.
Bulb is stalling here.
Bulb lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bulb taking a breather.
Absame swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bulb works on Absame's body with a couple of short punches.
Bulb cracks Absame with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Bulb scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bulb working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#Absame is rocked!#T4#
Bulb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Absames head.
Absame is still on wobbly legs! Can Bulb finish him?
Bulb lands a left hand that snaps the head of Absame backwards.
Bulb lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Absame's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bulb throws a big uppercut that drops Absame! More strikes from Bulb and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Absame lies dazed against the cage as Bulb celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adim Bulb!
After winning the bout, Adim Bulb thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: HFC Speed Brawls I     
Date:   Sep 26, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bulb scores with a body shot.
Bulb lands a jab to the head.
Bulb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bulb moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bulb comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ryokale tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bulb swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bulb circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bulb counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bulb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ryokale.
Ryokale on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bulb lands with a right hand.
Nice shot lands for Bulb.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bulb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adim Bulb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryokale tries to clinch up but Bulb circles away and keeps his distance.
Bulb cracks Ryokale with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#It looks like Ruddo Ryokale has been cut.#T1#
Bulb takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC#Ryokale is rocked!
Bulb drops Ryokale with a straight right hand, right on the button! Bulb follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adim Bulb!
Adim Bulb seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: F&B 36: Goncalves vs. Baxxter     
Date:   Aug 17, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Bulb fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Davis, pushing him back against the cage.
Bulb lands an uppercut.
Davis jumps guard but Bulb turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Bulb manages to break the clinch.
Bulb swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Davis.
Davis closes the distance but Bulb moves to the side
and Bulb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bulb fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Davis checks it well.
Davis throws a head kick that misses.
Davis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bulb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Davis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nice body punch from Bulb - that landed with a thud.
Davis wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bulb avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right from Bulb.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Bulb on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bulb creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Bulb keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Davis's efforts to push away.
Bulb stalling in the clinch.
Bulb gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Davis.
Bulb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bulb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Davis's elbow.
Davis prevents a body shot from Bulb.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bulb creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Davis with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Bulb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bulb looks to score with a jab to the body but Davis is just out of range.
Davis is looking for a counter combo.
Bulb blocks a head kick by Davis. #CL2#
Bulb closes the distance and pushes Davis back into the cage.
Davis blocking some punches.
Davis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bulb avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bulb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Davis backwards. #T2#
Bulb has a couple of punches blocked by Davis.
Bulb lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC2#Davis is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bulb.
Oh Davis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Davis blocking some punches.
Bulb working aggressively here.
Bulb misses with some punches.
Bulb controlling the action here for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bulb working aggressively here.
Davis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bulb throws a head punch that misses.
Bulb swings wildly with an uppercut but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bulb has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Davis seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bulb can turn it around.
Bulb misses with some punches.
Bulb misses with the head strike.
Bulb works on Davis's body with a couple of short punches.
Bulb lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davis.
Davis blocks an uppercut.
Davis blocking some punches.
Davis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bulb throws a head punch that misses.
Bulb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Bulb - that landed with a thud.
Bulb misses with a punch on the inside.
Bulb swings wildly with an uppercut but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bulb throws a punch but it's blocked by Davis.
Bulb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bulb swings wildly with an uppercut but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bulb misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bulb.
Bulb has a couple of punches blocked by Davis.
Bulb throws a head punch that misses.
Bulb misses with a punch on the inside.
Bulb misses with a punch on the inside.
Davis seems to have got his legs back now.
Bulb fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
A shot to the body from Bulb misses #CL#
and Davis moves into the clinch.
Davis looking for a takedown.
Bulb working aggressively here.
Bulb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bulb lands a shoulder strike.
Bulb working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Davis is looking to control Bulb's arms but Bulb gets an underhook and turns him. Now Davis has his back to the cage.
Bulb lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Davis.
Bulb avoids a wild elbow strike from Davis.
Davis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bulb pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bulb scores with a hook to the body.
Bulb dips a shoulder and cracks Davis with a mighty uppercut! Davis falls back against the cage and Bulb unloads with a barrage of strikes! Davis is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Bulb screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adim Bulb!
A victorious Adim Bulb thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: HFC KO 7 - Rodrigues vs Dylan     
Date:   Jun 26, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fork scores with a body shot.
Bulb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fork.
Bulb ducks under a wild hook from Fork.
Fork thuds a left hand into Bulb's body.
Bulb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bulb throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Bulb moves into range and clinches up with Fork.
Bulb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bulb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fork blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fork lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bulb fails to land.
Bulb lands a nice uppercut.
Bulb misses with the head strike.
Bulb blocks a body shot from Fork.
Bulb tries a body shot but Fork blocks it.
Bulb lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Fork breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fork lands an overhand right.
Bulb takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Bulb misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A telegraphed right hand from Bulb misses the target.
Fork throws a poor cross that misses
and Bulb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fork misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Bulb connects with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Bulb.
Fork keeps the fight on the outside.
Bulb blocks a jab.
Fork looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fork swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bulb looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fork scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fork will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bulb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fork moves away.
Fork ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bulb moves away.
Bulb takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fork throws a hook to the side of Bulb's head but Bulb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fork scores with a jab. Bulb acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bulb fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bulb moves in looking to clinch but Fork pushes him off.
Forky Fork seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fork misses with a body shot.
Bulb throws a hook to the side of Fork's head but Fork sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fork digs a good body shot into Bulb's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bulb tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bulb scores with the left hand. Fork knows he should have avoided that one.
Fork defending well as Bulb loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Bulb takes a swing at Fork's ribcage but misses.
Fork thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bulb is looking to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Bulb.
Bulb connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fork's hands.
Bulb tries to clinch there but Fork circles away.
Fork circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bulb slips a straight right by Fork.
Fork thuds his right hand into Bulb's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fork avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Fork. Beautiful body shot.
Nice shot by Bulb.
Bulb tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bulb drops his hands momentarily and Fork takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big right from Fork misses.
Bulb throws a lazy right hand but Fork sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A lazy left from Fork finds it's target.
Bulb dodges the punch combination from Fork.
Bulb moves out of range as Fork strikes.#T3#
Bulb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fork.
Fork cracks Bulb with a good jab.
Fork misses with a looping left.
Bulb avoids the body shot from Fork.
Bulb avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fork takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fork throwing a counter right hand but Bulb manages to avoid it.
Bulb slips a jab and a cross from Fork.
The fighters circling - Fork throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fork throws a right hand that Bulb ducks under and follows up with a left that Bulb also avoids with ease.
Bulb wants to counter the offense by Fork and move into the clinch position.
Fork misses the jab.
Bulb staying out of range there.
Fork cracks Bulb with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bulb misses with a hook. Fork ducked under it nicely.
Bulb scores with a shot to the body.
Bulb tries to clinch there but Fork circles away.
The crowd cheers as Bulb lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fork doesn't seem phased though.
Bulb misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fork. Bulb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bulb misses with a hook.
Fork throws a shot from downtown. Bulb moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Bulb on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bulb just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Fork misses with a lunging right hand
and Bulb counters with a stiff right hand.
Fork looks to throw the jab but Bulb is out of range.
Fork throws out a loose jab but Bulb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bulb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fork was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bulb throws a body shot but no joy.
Fork lands a nice shot to the body.
Fork feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bulbs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bulb tests Fork's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bulb takes a swing at Fork's ribcage but misses.
Fork swinging wildly here.
Bulb misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Fork. Beautiful body shot.
Fork misses with a hook to the body
and Bulb counters with a series of strikes. Fork will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD#
Fork manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bulb on his heels. He'll look to pass Bulb's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Bulb pushes Fork off and gets back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fork throws a shot to the body.
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 Forky Fork will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Fork jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bulb dips to his left and cracks Fork with an uppercut!
Fork scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fork throws a series of punches but Bulb avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Fork finds it's way through Bulb's defenses.
Fork tests Bulb's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fork.
Fork throws a body punch but Bulb moves out of range.
Bulb doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bulb takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bulb lands a head shot.
Bulb has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bulb throws a leg kick but Fork sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fork punishes Bulb's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fork misses the shot to the body.
Bulb throws out a counter right but Fork avoids it with no problem.
Bulb moves away from the strike by Fork.
It seemed like Bulb was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bulb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fork throws out the jab.
Fork dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fork misses with a straight left.
Bulb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bulb throws a jab when Fork was well out of range.
A big left from Bulb misses. #T1#
Bulb tests Fork's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fork pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fork connects with a looping right hand.
Fork lands with a nice body punch.
Fork walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fork misses with a hook.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bulb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fork manages to avoid it.
Bulb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bulb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bulb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fork.
Fork bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Forky Fork is winning the standup battle so far.
Bulb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bulb is looking to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Fork. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fork.
Fork takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fork ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bulb moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fork lands a really nice looking cross but Bulb seems unphased.
Fork throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Fork misses.
Bulb throws out a counter right but Fork avoids it with no problem.
Fork fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Bulb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fork.
Bulb throws a right and a left that Fork avoids nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Fork on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bulb misses with a body shot.
Bulb throws a hook but Fork blocks it.
Fork takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bulb throws an overhand right that lands on Fork's shoulder, as Fork tries to avoid the shot.
Fork throws a body punch but Bulb moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bulb! But no joy.
Bulb scores with a punch to the head.
Fork drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fork thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fork misses with an uppercut.
Fork throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fork lands the left hand.
Bulb slips a straight right by Fork.
Bulb takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fork connects with a jab.
Fork takes a swing at Bulb's ribcage but misses.
Fork misses with a left hand
and Bulb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fork looks to land a left hand but Bulb moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Bulb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fork missing with a left hand there. Bulb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bulb takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice jab there from Fork.
Bulb needs to keep his hands up - Fork had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Bulb has Fork up against the cage in a clinch.
Fork lands a right hand.
A short right from Bulb on the inside.
Bulb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bulb looking to stall.
Fork lands a left hand.
Fork takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Bulb scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Bulb cracks Fork with a nice body shot.
Bulb working aggressively here.
Bulb lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fork backwards.
Bulb tries a body shot but Fork blocks it. #BC#
Fork breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fork avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Fork throws a nice looking combination but Bulb bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bulb throws a hook but Fork avoids it easily.
Fork throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bulb counters with a nice body shot.
Bulb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fork misses with a right hand
and Bulb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bulb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fork throws a hook to the side of Bulb's head but Bulb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bulb misses with a straight left.
Bulb just misses with a punch to the body.
Bulb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fork manages to avoid it.
Fork blocks a head kick by Bulb.
Bulb slips a straight right by Fork.
Bulb scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Decent striking displayed by Fork there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bulb misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Fork misses the target.
Bulb misses with a series of wild punches.
Fork throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bulb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Forky Fork 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Bulb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fork throws out the jab.
Bulb tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fork manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fork misses with a two punch combination.
Fork misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bulb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fork.
Fork looks to throw the jab but Bulb is out of range.
Bulb now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fork scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bulb doesn't seem bothered though.
Bulb scores with a sloppy right hand. Fork should have avoided that one. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fork makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bulb misses with the head strike.
Bulb lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bulb lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fork.
Bulb slowing the pace effectively.
Fork tries to throw a body punch but Bulb avoids it by throwing Fork back against the cage.
Bulb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fork works on Bulb's body with a couple of short punches.
Bulb scores with a shot to the side of Fork's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bulb prevents a body shot from Fork.
Fork tries a body shot but Bulb blocks it. #T1#
Fork tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fork creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Adim Bulb seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bulb lands an uppercut.
Fork misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Bulb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bulb tries to clinch there but Fork circles away.
Fork is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bulb.
Fork misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Fork misses.
Bulb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Bulb was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bulb has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fork throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Bulb releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fork circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab lands there for Bulb.#CL2#
Bulb has closed the distance and engaged Fork in a clinch.
Bulb is pushing Fork up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bulb digs a right hand underneath Fork's ribcage. Fork let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fork doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adim Bulb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bulb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bulb tries to throw a body punch but Fork avoids it by throwing Bulb back against the cage.
Bulb lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fork pushes Bulb back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bulb misses with a punch to the body.
Fork lands a nice uppercut.
Fork tries a body shot but Bulb blocks it.
Bulb blocks a body shot from Fork.
Bulb misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bulb lands an uppercut.
Fork struggles to land a body shot inside as Bulb controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bulb.
Bulb prevents a body shot from Fork.
A short left from Bulb.
Bulb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fork tries to throw a body punch but Bulb avoids it by throwing Fork back against the cage.
Bulb prevents a body shot from Fork.
Fork tries to work over Bulb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fork blocking some punches.
Bulb misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bulb lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Bulb lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Bulb.
A head punch on the inside from Fork fails to land.
Fork misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Bulb. #BC#
Fork breaks from the clinch.
Bulb misses with an uppercut.
Fork keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fork throws a lazy uppercut
and Bulb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fork misses with a hook. Bulb ducked under it nicely.
Bulb connects with the punch.
Fork tests Bulb's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bulb looks to land a right hand but Fork moved out of range.
Fork is looking to counter punch.
Bulb staying out of range there.
Bulb scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fork waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bulb.
Bulb is looking to clinch.
Bulb doesn't manage to clinch there - Fork circles away.
Bulb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fork.
Fork fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bulb looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Bulb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fork.
Fork blocks a jab.
Bulb moves out of range of the strikes.
Fork waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bulb.
Bulb throws a lazy right hand but Fork sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fork.#CL2#
Bulb has closed the distance and engaged Fork in a clinch.
A short left from Fork.
A short right from Bulb.
Fork tries to work over Bulb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fork creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fork fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fork blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Bulb on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fork misses with a body punch.
Bulb presses Fork against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Bulb.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bulb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fork backwards.
Forky Fork is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bulb.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adim Bulb comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fork 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Forky Fork!

 

Event: HFC KO 4 - Jiro vs Sparrow     
Date:   May 29, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Absame darts in looking for a takedown but Bulb gets double underhooks and turns Absame into the cage.
Absame takes one to the side of the head.
Bulb bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Absame's head backwards.
Bulb throws a body shot but no joy.
Bulb keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bulb lands a nice hook to Absame's body. Absame takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Absame takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Absame takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bulb goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC#Absame is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bulb dips to his left and cracks Absame with an uppercut!
Absame is still on wobbly legs! Can Bulb finish him?
Bulb cracks Absame on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Absame falls backwards against the cage. Bulb follows up with more strikes that drop Absame to his knees. Bulb keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Absame! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adim Bulb!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Adim Bulb made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: Madness Fright Night 34     
Date:   May 06, 2020
#R1#
Elkins throws a right hand that Bulb ducks under and follows up with a left that Bulb also avoids with ease.
It looked like Bulb wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Bulb clinches with his opponent.
Bulb lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Bulb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bulb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Elkins is defended easily by Bulb.
Bulb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Elkins shoots in for a takedown but Bulb shows good takedown defense.
Bulb is looking to counter punch.
Bulb looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bulb connects with a good right hand that stumbles Elkins. Elkins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bulb scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bulb stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bulb wants it to stay on the feet.
Adim Bulb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Elkins.
Elkins dives in and grabs Bulb's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bulb pushes down on Elkins's head and hops out.
Bulb throws a hook but Elkins blocks it.
Bulb lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Elkins or perhaps it was just good defense by Bulb, which made it look bad.
Bulb scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Elkins shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice defenses there by Bulb.
Elkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Bulb clinches.
Bulb lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bulb is working Elkins over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bulb.
Elkins is trying to pull guard but Bulb turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Bulb.
Bulb lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bulb works on Elkins's body with a couple of short punches.
Bulb scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Bulb.
Bulb is pushing Elkins up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Elkins takes a shot to the head. #ROC#
Elkins is rocked!
A short left from Bulb.
Bulb gets through Elkins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Elkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Bulb finish him?
A short right from Bulb.
Still in the clinch, Bulb scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Bulb lands with a light punch inside.
Elkins fails to pull guard.
Elkins tries to throw a body punch but Bulb avoids it by throwing Elkins back against the cage.
Bulb lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Elkins fails to pull guard.
Bulb lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bulb unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Elkins! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Bulb is unloading with more strikes now! Elkins drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adim Bulb!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Adim Bulb waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: Madness Fright Night 32     
Date:   Apr 01, 2020
#R1#
Sitsongrit cracks Bulb with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bulb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bulb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Bulb misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Bulb moves out of range.
Bulb avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a decent looking hook.
Bulb swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bulb misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Bulb moves into the clinch successfully.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Bulb avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Bulb blocks it.
Sitsongrit is leaning against Bulb and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bulb lands a right hand.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Bulb.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
Bulb lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bulb lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bulb.
Sitsongrit has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bulb tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Bulb lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Bulb controls his hands.
Bulb lands a hook that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Bulb breaks the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.
Bulb tried to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Bulb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bulb falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A left lands for Bulb.
Bulb digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs.#T2#
Bulb catches Sitsongrit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bulb cracks Sitsongrit with an open hand slap.
Bulb takes one to the chin there.
Sitsongrit clobbers Bulb with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bulb lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sitsongrit backs up against the cage.
Bulb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bulb counters with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Bulb on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bulb moves away.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Bulb moved away.
Bulb swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Bulb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bulb is looking to land body kicks.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bulb misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Bulb looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bulb misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit cracks the inside of Bulb's front leg.
Sitsongrit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bulbs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bulb lands with a hook. Sitsongrit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice cross by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bulb.
Bulb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bulb throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Bulb scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bulb takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Bulb takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sitsongrit throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bulb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bulb misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bulb swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
A jab from Bulb misses.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sitsongrit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bulb staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Bulb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Bulb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bulb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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 Petchuanglek Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bulb. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bulb lands a two punch combo.
Bulb misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Bulb takes one to the chin there.
Bulb misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit moves in looking to clinch but Bulb pushes him off.
Bulb blocks a head kick by Sitsongrit.
Bulb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bulb was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Bulb tries to clinch there but Sitsongrit circles away.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Bulb manages to avoid it.
Bulb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bulb swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Adim Bulb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bulb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bulb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bulb tries to clinch up.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
A shot to the body from Bulb misses
and Sitsongrit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bulb.
Bulb throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Bulb scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sitsongrit doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice jab there from Bulb.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into Bulb's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Bulb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Bulb misses the shot to the body.
Bulb throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bulb fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Bulb misses with a body shot.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bulb.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bulb throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Bulb with an uppercut!
A decent looking cross lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit walks into a jab.
Bulb on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sitsongrit explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bulb misses with a left hand
and Sitsongrit makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bulb really felt that one!
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Bulb.
Bulb digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Bulb moves out of range.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Bulb.
Bulb misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bulb.
Sitsongrit scores with the left hand. Bulb knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Bulb throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bulb takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bulb.
Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bulb on the side of the head.
Bulb throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bulb's corner calls for a 1-2. Bulb obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Bulb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bulb takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
Bulb throws a poor cross that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with an inside leg kick.
Bulb looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Bulb.
Bulb avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
No luck for Bulb with that takedown attempt.
Bulb misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Sitsongrit swats away the attempt to clinch by Bulb.
Bulb misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Bulb lands a jab to Sitsongrit's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Bulb misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Bulb's ribcage but misses.
Bulb takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sitsongrit connects with a nice looking jab.
Sitsongrit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bulb misses the shot to the body.
Bulb is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sitsongrit rather than just go for the knockout.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bulb.
Bulb scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bulb avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
A nice side step and Bulb releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bulb's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Petchuanglek Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Bulb was well out of range.
Bulb misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bulb. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bulb has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks a low kick nicely.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bulb manages to avoid it.
Bulb lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bulb cracks a nice hook into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Bulb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bulb.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bulb misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Bulb.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Bulb misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bulb throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice strike.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bulb.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab.
Bulb missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bulb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Bulb.
Sitsongrit lands a jab.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bulb.
Bulb misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Bulb strikes.
Bulb scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Bulb misses.
It looked like Sitsongrit was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bulb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Bulb just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Adim Bulb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Bulb moved out of range nicely.
Bulb misses with a shot to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Bulb misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Bulb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bulb throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sitsongrit wants it to stay on the feet.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bulb throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sitsongrit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bulb tries to clinch
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bulb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Bulb misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight on the outside.
Bulb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bulb throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Bulb throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bulb misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit misses with a two punch combination.
Bulb misses with a left hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.
Bulb swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit thumps Bulb with a low kick.
Bulb throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bulb misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Bulb's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bulb down.
Bulb ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bulb takes one on the button.
Bulb walks into a jab.
Bulb's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sitsongrit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bulb scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
The fighters circling - Bulb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bulb walks into a left hand.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bulb.
Bulb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bulb swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice strike.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bulb has time to react.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Bulb ducked under it nicely.
Bulb swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bulb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bulb misses with a leg kick.
Bulb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Bulb.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sitsongrit, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petchuanglek Sitsongrit!

 

Event: Madness Fright Night 29     
Date:   Mar 11, 2020
#R1#
Bulb looks to score with a jab to the body but Glavonja is just out of range.
Donk. Bulb catches Glavonja right on the button with a cross.
Glavonja tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bulb defends well and Glavonja ends up having to push Bulb into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Bulb rushes Glavonja and presses him up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Bulb.
Glavonja has Bulb pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bulb manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bulb.
Glavonja takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bulb.
Glavonja is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Adim Bulb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Analadin Glavonja.
A short left from Bulb.
Glavonja is working for takedown but Bulb is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Glavonja has clasped his hands together around Bulb's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES#
Bulb throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bulb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Glavonja on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC#
Glavonja is rocked!
Bulb cracks Glavonja with a left hook right on the temple and Glavonja goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Bulb lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Glavonja is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adim Bulb!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Adim Bulb made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 22, 2019
#R1#
Bulb cracks a nice hook into Borzov's ribs.#TD2#
Borzov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bulb sprawls well initially but Borzov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bulb trying to control here.
Borzov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Well, if Borzov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Bulb knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Borzov on the ground.
Borzov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bulb is trying to stand up here but Borzov is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Borzov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bulb is trying to defend but Borzov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bulb tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Borzov manages to move to mount!
Bulb is in all sorts of trouble here. #T2#
Borzov landing strikes from the mount and Bulb is in trouble!
Borzov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bulb blocking the ground and pound.
Bulb is breathing heavily.
Borzov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bulb's face.
Borzov content just to control the position here.
Borzov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borzov controlling the pace for now.
Borzov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T3#
Borzov throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SUB2#
Borzov has isolated one of Bulb's arms. Bulb looking to fight him off but Borzov twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stanislav Borzov!

 

 
 
 
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