Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C296: Marley vs Lehto II
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Jab by Haden.
Palmotic missing with a left hand there. Haden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Haden attempts a counter takedown but Palmotic avoids it well and moves away.
Haden throws a jab but it's blocked by Palmotic.
Palmotic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Haden lands an impressive looking overhand right. Palmotic doesn't seem phased though.
Haden shoots in for a takedown but Palmotic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Haden takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A jab from Palmotic misses.
Palmotic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Haden throws a lazy uppercut
and Haden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haden takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Haden is defended easily by Palmotic.
Haden moves out of range as Palmotic throws a body kick. #T1#
Nice shot lands for Haden.
Haden digs a good hook to Palmotic's body.
Haden avoids a kick to the body.
Haden throws a body punch but Palmotic moves out of range.
Palmotic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haden loads up on a big right hand but Palmotic slips the punch.
Palmotic misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Haden counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Haden scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Palmotic is looking to improve his position.
Haden trying to control the pace.
Haden lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Haden looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Haden missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Haden frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haden lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Palmotic tries to lock up and control but Haden gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Haden has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Palmotic might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Haden haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Palmotic is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Haden is staying active.
Haden landing shots from mount.
Haden controlling from mount.
Palmotic is squirming around, avoiding Haden's attempts to control the action.
Haden landing strikes from the mount and Palmotic is in trouble!
Haden fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Haden cracks Palmotic with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Palmotic wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Haden. #T4#
Haden content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haden postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Palmotic looks a forlorn figure.
Haden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Haden breaks from Palmotic's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Haden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haden throws some wild stikes that Palmotic manages to avoid easily.
Haden postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Palmotic looks a forlorn figure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden 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#
Haden dips to his left and cracks Palmotic with an uppercut!
Palmotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Haden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haden misses with a hook. Palmotic ducked under it nicely.
Haden staying out of range there.
Palmotic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haden scores with a decent looking hook.
Palmotic throws a push kick but Haden slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmotic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haden.
Haden feinted with a counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haden. Palmotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haden throws a good cross that connects.
Haden misses the body punch
and Palmotic counters with a stiff right hand.
Palmotic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Palmotic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hrvoje Palmotic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haden looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Palmotic is fending him off so far but Haden persists. Nope, Palmotic circles away and we're back to standing.
Palmotic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Haden moves out of range of the body kick from Palmotic.
Palmotic avoids the body shot from Haden.
Palmotic throws a hook but Haden blocks it.
Haden missing with a left hand there. Palmotic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Palmotic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Haden at a distance.
Haden takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Haden connects with a single shot there.
Hrvoje Palmotic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haden moves out of range of the body kick.
Palmotic throws out a leg kick but Haden moves out of range and Palmotic only half commits.
Haden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Palmotic throws a jab but it's blocked by Haden.
Haden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Palmotic.
Haden moves out of range of the body kick from Palmotic.
Haden feinted with a counter takedown.
Haden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Haden misses with a hook. Palmotic ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palmotic misses with a hook.
Haden misses with a looping right.
Haden throws a body shot but no joy.
Palmotic thows a leg kick but Haden checks it
and Haden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Haden takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Palmotic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haden.
Haden fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Palmotic on the side of the head.
ZaDarius Haden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haden on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Palmotic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haden appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Haden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Palmotic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Haden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Palmotic can do to turn this around?
Palmotic misses with a body punch #TD#
and Haden counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Haden looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Haden is looking to work some ground and pound but Palmotic has wrist control.
Palmotic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Haden stays in close to Palmotic's body and controls the position. #T4#
Palmotic working a defensive guard here.
Palmotic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haden is one step ahead there.
Haden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Haden is working Palmotic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Haden trying to control but Palmotic is working from the bottom.
Haden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Haden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Palmotic 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.

That was a close second round but I would say that ZaDarius Haden 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Palmotic 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.
Hrvoje Palmotic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Palmotic moves out of range as Haden strikes.#TD#
Haden closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Palmotic wants to control but Haden postures up.
The ground and pound from Haden seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Palmotic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Haden. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Haden passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Palmotic!
Haden trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Palmotic can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden controlling from the full mount.
Haden thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #T1#
Haden raining down shots from the mount!
Haden with the ground and pound from mount.
Haden lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Palmotic 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.
Palmotic wants to hold on but Haden pushes him away.
Haden with shots to the head and body - Palmotic looks very uncomfortable down there.
Haden looking to ground and pound but Palmotic is blocking nicely.
Haden controlling the pace for now.
Palmotic is in a horrible position here. Haden smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Haden lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T2#
Haden working Palmotic over with strikes here.
Palmotic wants to hold on but Haden pushes him away.
Haden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Palmotic is looking to escape.
Haden sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Haden working the ground and pound effectively.
Haden landing shots from mount. #T3#
Palmotic takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Haden tries to control but Palmotic wriggling away.
Haden with good strikes from the mount here!
Haden tries to control but Palmotic wriggling away.
Haden lands a big elbow.
Haden landing punches.
Haden breaks from Palmotic's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Palmotic is squirming around, avoiding Haden's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Haden postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Palmotic looks a forlorn figure.
Haden working the ground and pound effectively.
Haden controlling the pace for now.
ZaDarius Haden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Haden scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Palmotic?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haden lands a couple of good shots and Palmotic has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Haden controlling well, preventing Palmotic from escaping the position.
Haden biding his time, controlling Palmotic.

And that's the end of the fight!
ZaDarius Haden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Haden, 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:26
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ZaDarius Haden!
A very excited looking ZaDarius Haden rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: C288: Albatross vs Femme IV
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Haden misses with a takedown
and Takala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Haden scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Takala doesn't seem bothered though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Haden.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Haden.
Haden throws a right hand that misses
and Haden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haden has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Takala is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ZaDarius Haden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haden throws a lazy uppercut
and Takala counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Haden throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Takala was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Takala displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Haden.
Haden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Haden throws a poor cross that misses
and Takala counters with a straight right hand.
Haden cracks Takala with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Haden moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD#
Haden feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Haden prevents Takala from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Haden postures up in Takala's guard and throws a big left but Takala blocks it.
Haden trying to control but Takala is working from the bottom.
Haden is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Takala is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Haden is controlling him.
Haden throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Haden's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Haden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Haden trying to control but Takala is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Haden tries to free his leg and advance position but Takala is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Takala avoids the body shot from Haden.
Haden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takala.
A countering left hand to the body from Takala misses.
Takala takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Takala takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Haden drives through and clinches with Takala against the cage.
Takala wants to break the clinch but can't.
Takala wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Haden has him pressed against the cage.
Takala blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Takala tries to break free but Haden pushes him back against the cage.
Haden is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Takala is trying to push Haden away but Haden has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Takala is looking to break free of the clinch but Haden has double underhooks.
Haden keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Takala's efforts to push away.
Takala looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Takala wants to break the clinch but can't.
Haden can't find room to land a body shot as Takala controls the action.
Haden tries to throw a body punch but Takala avoids it by throwing Haden back against the cage. #BC#
Haden breaks the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takala was well out of range. Poor timing from Haden.
Takala on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Haden misses with a double jab.
Haden misses with a hook to the body
and Takala counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Haden misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Takala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Haden darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Haden shoots and misses
and Takala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Haden fails with the takedown
letting Takala counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takala needs to keep his hands up - Haden had a free shot at his head there.
A telegraphed right hand from Haden misses the target.
Haden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takala throws out a counter right but Haden avoids it with no problem.
Takala has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T1#
Haden swings away with a body shot that misses
and Takala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haden has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Takala counters with a crisp one two that drops Haden! Takala thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Haden to his feet! Haden is in big trouble!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ZaDarius Haden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haden shoots in for a double leg but Takala sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Takala is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Haden cracks Takala with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Takala moves away from the strike by Haden.
Takala looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Haden clobbers Takala with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Haden throws a jab but it's blocked by Takala. #T2#
Haden shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Takala counters with a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haden doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Takala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takala is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Haden with a body shot.
Haden connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Haden scores with a hook.
Tino Takala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haden misses the body punch
and Takala counters with a three punch combo that has Haden backing up. Haden nods at Takala to acknowledge the strikes.
Haden shoots in for a takedown but Takala shows good takedown defense.
Takala unleashes a big counter combination but Haden bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
Haden throws a right hand that misses
enabling Takala to counter with a crisp jab.
Haden throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takala makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haden with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Takala counter with a right hand.
Tino Takala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takala.
Tino Takala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haden throws a lazy uppercut
and Takala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haden scores with a jab to the jaw.
Haden misses with a hook to the body #KD2#
and Takala counters with a crisp one two that drops Haden! Takala thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Haden to his feet! Haden is in big trouble!#ROC2#Haden is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haden throws a left and a right that both miss
and Takala rattles Haden with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Haden tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Takala dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Haden stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tino Takala!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tino Takala thanked Shadow Realm Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: C281: Nakagawa vs Gunnarsson
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Slaissi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Haden connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Haden lands with a right hand.
Slaissi throws a leg kick #TD#
and Haden counters with a single leg into guard. Slaissi didn't expect that.
Haden is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Slaissi has Haden pulled in close to control his posture.
Haden 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slaissi is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Haden won't allow Slaissi to get back to his feet.
Slaissi keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully. #T1#
Slaissi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Slaissi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slaissi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Slaissi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Slaissi throws out a counter right but Haden avoids it with no problem.
Slaissi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haden.#TD#
Haden closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Haden lands in his opponent's guard.
Haden controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Haden being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Slaissi keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully.
Slaissi is looking to stand up but Haden isn't so interested in that idea.
Slaissi keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Slaissi scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Slaissi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Slaissi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slaissi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Haden scores with a shot to the body.
Haden is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T3#
Slaissi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haden misses with a wild body shot.
Slaissi throws a hook but Haden avoids it easily.
Haden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A shot to the body from Haden misses
and Slaissi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Haden just misses with a punch to the body.
ZaDarius Haden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slaissi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slaissi connects with an inside leg kick.
Slaissi 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.
Haden misses with a straight left.
Haden is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Haden lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
Haden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slaissi.
Haden misses with a hook to the body
and Slaissi counters with a nice uppercut.
Haden paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Haden lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slaissi throws a jab when Haden was well out of range.
Slaissi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Slaissi staying out of range there.
Slaissi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Slaissi slaps away a takedown attempt from Haden, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Slaissi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haden.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Haden tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Slaissi defends well and Haden ends up having to push Slaissi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Slaissi counters with a body kick.
Slaissi has had enough of the clinch but Haden keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haden.
Haden throws a punch but it's blocked by Slaissi.
Slaissi swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Slaissi manages to break the clinch.
Haden shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Slaissi pinned against the cage. Slaissi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden throws a shot from downtown. Slaissi moves away and avoids it.
Haden misses with an uppercut. Slaissi saw that one coming.
Slaissi throws out a counter right but Haden avoids it with no problem.
Slaissi misses with a left hand
letting Haden counter with a right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Haden checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Slaissi lands a nice shot that snaps Haden's head back.
Haden looks to throw the jab but Slaissi is out of range.
Haden shoots in but Slaissi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ZaDarius Haden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Haden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Slaissi, as that shot connected.
Haden misses with a left hand
and Haden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slaissi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Slaissi misses with a wild combination.
Slaissi scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Slaissi avoids the body shot from Haden.
Bimbo Slaissi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from Slaissi misses #TD#
and Haden counters with a takedown into side control.

Slaissi throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slaissi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Haden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Slaissi scores with a punch to the head.
Slaissi throws a body shot but no joy.
Haden swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Slaissi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Haden's hands.
Slaissi throws a body punch but Haden moves out of range.
Slaissi lands with an uppercut that bounces Haden off the cage and back into range.
Haden looks to land a left hand but Slaissi moved out of range nicely.
Slaissi throws a leg kick which misses Haden's front leg but catches the back leg as Haden tries to avoid it.
Haden throws a big shot that misses.
Slaissi moves out of range as Haden strikes.
Slaissi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Slaissi looks to land a left hand but Haden moved out of range nicely.
Slaissi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haden.
Haden lands a jab to the head.
Haden misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Slaissi lands with a nice body punch.
Haden misses with a looping left.
Slaissi throws a big counter head kick but Haden avoids it with no problem.
Slaissi takes a swing at Haden's ribcage but misses.
Slaissi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Haden.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Haden.
Haden throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slaissi counters with a stiff right hand.
Haden takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bimbo Slaissi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Slaissi lands an overhand right.
Haden misses with a body shot
and Haden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Haden shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Slaissi's guard.
Haden prevents Slaissi from getting back to his feet.
Haden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Slaissi wants to sweep here but Haden controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaissi wants to get back to his feet but Haden is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Slaissi has his feet on Haden's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Slaissi looks to land a combination but Haden avoids it well. #T1##TD#
Haden closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Slaissi to the mat! Slaissi manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haden prevents Slaissi from getting back to his feet.
Slaissi keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully.
Haden prevents Slaissi from getting back to his feet.
Slaissi seems keen to control Haden's posture.#ES2#
Slaissi pushes Haden off and scrambles back to his feet.
Haden throws a body punch but Slaissi moves out of range.
Good shot there by Slaissi.
Slaissi slips a jab from Haden.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slaissi! But no joy.
Slaissi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
A jab lands there for Slaissi.
A good leg kick by Slaissi.
Slaissi scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slaissi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slaissi. Haden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slaissi lands a slapping body shot.
Slaissi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haden.
Haden smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Haden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slaissi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slaissi stuns Haden with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Slaissi throws a shot to the body.
Haden doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Slaissi misses the shot to the body.
Slaissi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Haden slips under a jab from Slaissi.
Haden throws a hook to the side of Slaissi's head but Slaissi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slaissi lands a nice shot that snaps Haden's head back.
Slaissi scores with a decent looking hook.#KD2#
Slaissi cracks Haden with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Haden looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Slaissi finish him? #ROC2#Haden is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Haden.
Slaissi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Oh Haden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
A big left from Slaissi misses.
Haden seems to have got his legs back now.
Slaissi lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Haden - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Slaissi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bimbo Slaissi!

Event: C275: Gunnarson vs Ochoa II
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1#
Haden on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gora lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Haden dodges the punch combination from Gora.
Gora lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gora moves away from the strike by Haden.
As Haden backs away, Gora returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Haden lands a jab to the nose.#TD2#
Haden shoots in and bounces Gora off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Gora uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gora misses with a head kick.
Gora lands a head kick!
Gora tried to score with a low kick but Haden checks it.
Haden is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A slow jab from Gora misses its intended target.
Haden closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gora circles away.
Haden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gora. #T1#
Gora misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gora bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Haden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gora.
Haden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gora manages to avoid it.
Gora misses with a low kick as Haden jumps back.
A head kick misses from Gora.
Haden let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gora throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gora misses with a looping left.
A nice leg kick from Gora, right into the meat of the thigh.
Haden cracks Gora with a right hand to the side of the head.
Haden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gora moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Haden misses with a body shot.
Gora scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haden throws a lazy right hand but Gora sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gora will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T2#
Gora slips under a jab.
Haden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haden clobbers Gora with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Haden chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gora can pounce on him.
Haden lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gora at a distance.
Haden scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Haden avoids the head kick by Gora.
Gora throws a leg kick but Haden sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gora tries to score with a low kick but Haden moves his leg out of the way.
Gora misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Haden counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Haden.
Haden stops Gora from standing up.
Haden is looking to work some ground and pound but Gora has wrist control.
Gora wants to get back to his feet but Haden is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Haden working some strikes from top position.
Gora being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Haden tries to free his leg and advance position but Gora is retaining full guard.
Haden is looking to work some ground and pound but Gora has wrist control.
Haden with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gora is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Heavy Metal that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Haden prevents Gora from getting back to his feet.
Haden wants to control from the top but Gora keeps moving.
Gora wants to stand up but Haden is controlling him.
Haden scoring with punches to the head and body. #ES#
Gora wriggles free and stands up.
Haden fails with a takedown attempt.
Gora tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Haden stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gora.
Gora takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Gora misses.
Gora needs to keep his hands up - Haden had a free shot at his head there.
Haden connects with a body shot that sends Gora's belly button to the back.
Gora swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Haden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gora catches Haden with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Gora tenderised Haden's leg. Haden is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gora connects with a looping right hand.
Haden throws a body shot but no joy.
Haden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haden stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gora.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Borowa Gora dominated that round.
That's time! Gora's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gora lands a two punch combo.
Gora swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gora throws a looping overhand right but Haden ducks down to avoid it.
Haden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Haden moves out of range of the leg kick from Gora.
Haden is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gora sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gora's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Haden connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gora scrambles back to his feet.
Haden dips to his left and cracks Gora with an uppercut!
Haden scores with a sloppy right hand. Gora should have avoided that one.
Gora is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haden can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed right hand from Gora misses the target.
Haden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gora was well out of range. Poor timing from Haden.
Gora was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Haden blocks a jab.
Gora takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haden shoots in for a takedown but Gora shows good takedown defense.
Gora bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Haden throws a body shot but no joy.
Haden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gora circles away quickly and effectively.
Haden staying out of range there.
Gora waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haden.
Haden misses with a wild body shot.
Gora feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hadens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Haden misses with a straight right.
Haden loads up on a big right hand but Gora slips the punch.
Haden tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gora swivels and escapes.
Borowa Gora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ZaDarius Haden.
Gora lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Haden misses with a two punch combination.
Gora tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Gora throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Borowa Gora is winning the standup battle so far.
Gora fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Haden is out of range.
Haden's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Haden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gora.
Haden changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Gora throws a low kick but it's checked well by Haden.
A swing and a miss from Haden.
Gora takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Haden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gora swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Haden.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gora fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haden has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gora misses with a hook.
Gora stuffs the takedown.
Gora throws a lazy right hand but Haden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gora throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Haden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gora.
Haden throws a hook but Gora avoids it easily.
Gora misses with a low kick as Haden jumps back.
Gora throws a series of strikes that have Haden backpedaling. #T3#
Haden just misses with a punch to the body.
Gora swinging wildly here.
Gora throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Haden! But no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Gora there.
Gora displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haden throws out the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Gora 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gora moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gora misses with a low kick.
Gora throws a right and a left that Haden avoids nicely.
Gora fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haden has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Haden loads up on a big right hand but Gora slips the punch.
Gora keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haden.
Gora scores with the left hand. Haden knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Haden shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gora keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haden gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd cheers as Haden lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gora doesn't seem phased though.
Haden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gora.
Haden gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice straight punches there by Gora. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gora.
Haden throws a shot from downtown. Gora moves away and avoids it.
Gora listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gora punishes Haden's body with a nice straight punch.
Gora takes a swing at Haden's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Haden on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gora feints and then cracks Haden's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Haden down.
Haden ducks under a wild hook from Gora.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Borowa Gora dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Gora throws a head kick that misses.
Gora tries a head kick but it misses.
Haden changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Haden checks a leg kick.
A punch combination from Gora misses.
Jab from Haden.
Gora lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gora buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gora swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gora 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.
Haden drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gora defends it well.
Haden misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Gora misses.
Haden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Borowa Gora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haden checks a leg kick.
Gora ducks under a wild hook from Haden.#T1#
Gora keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haden.
Haden slips a jab from Gora.
Gora throws a jab when Haden was well out of range.
A big right from Gora misses.
Haden is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gora scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gora cracks a nice hook into Haden's ribs.
Haden scores with a hook to the body. Gora takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Borowa Gora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haden misses with a body shot.
Gora tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gora fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haden has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gora misses with a right hand
and Haden counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gora thinking.
Gora with the inside leg kick.
Gora throws a nice looking combination but Haden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Gora staying out of range there.
Gora fires out a quick counter leg kick but Haden just manages to avoid it.
Haden will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Haden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gora manages to avoid it.
Gora bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Haden's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gora throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Haden throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gora on the side of the head.
Haden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gora throws a hook to the side of Haden's head but Haden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haden slips under a jab.
Gora throws a head kick but Haden moves out of range.
Gora lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big left from Haden misses.
Gora throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gora takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Gora.#T3#
Gora lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gora throws a leg kick but Haden checks it.
A big left from Haden misses.
Gora throws the left hand but Haden avoids the punch easily.
Haden just misses with a punch to the body.
Gora attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
ZaDarius Haden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haden slips a straight right by Gora.
Gora misses with a low kick.
Haden has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gora.
Gora throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gora takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gora misses with a hook
and Haden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Gora misses.
Gora connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Gora throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Haden counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gora is looking to escape.
Haden not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Haden trying to control the action but Gora is working from the bottom.
Gora wants to get back to his feet.
Haden landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Haden is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gora has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gora pushes Haden off looking to stand but Haden dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haden landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

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 Borowa Gora.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gora, 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borowa Gora!
Borowa Gora 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: C271: Kreischer vs Lehto II
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
A jab from Hopkins misses. #TD#
Haden scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Haden misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hopkins taking a bit of punishment here - Haden scoring with strikes.
Hopkins can't do much from the bottom here.
Haden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hopkins keeps working.
Hopkins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Haden. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Haden scoring with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hopkins!
Haden punching from mount but Hopkins doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Haden controlling the position easily from mount.
Haden in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T1#
Hopkins blocking the ground and pound.
Hopkins wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Haden.
Haden 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.
Haden landing strikes, looking to finish!
Haden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Haden with a couple of short strikes.
Haden fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Haden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Haden has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hopkins wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Haden.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hopkins can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Haden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haden trying to control but Hopkins is having none of it.
Haden with the ground and pound from mount.
Haden controlling the pace for now.
Haden prevents Hopkins from getting the reversal.
Haden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Hopkins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Haden working the ground and pound effectively.
Haden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hopkins is in all sorts of trouble here.
Haden with good strikes from the mount here!
Hopkins can't escape the position.
Haden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Haden looking to control but Hopkins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Haden controlling from the full mount.
Hopkins is squirming around, avoiding Haden's attempts to control the action.
Haden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hopkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Haden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hopkins is looking to escape.
Haden landing punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden dominated that round.
That's time! Haden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Haden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Hopkins scores with a shot to the body.
Haden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Haden lands with a good body shot.
Haden gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Haden blocks a head kick by Hopkins.
An attempted straight right counter from Haden misses the target.
Haden lands the left hand.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Haden.
Hopkins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Haden scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haden has control of an arm but Hopkins manages to advance to Haden's back!
Hopkins is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #T1#
Haden looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hopkins controls the position.
ZaDarius Haden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
I really don't envy Haden right now. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hopkins slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Let's hope that Hopkins has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hopkins is trying to stick to Haden's back but Haden is turning into Hopkins. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hopkins's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Haden.
Hopkins keeping full guard, as Haden tries to pass.
Hopkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haden.
Hopkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Haden content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Haden looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Haden cracks Hopkins with a solid left hand.
Haden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hopkins can do to turn this around?
Haden throwing strikes from guard but Hopkins blocks nicely.
Hopkins is trying to control the position but Haden postures up.
Haden trying to control but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haden scoring with some ground and pound.
Haden passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
Haden is putting a hurting on Hopkins here, landing some big shots from side control.
Haden staying calm.
Haden looks up at the clock and then as Hopkins takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Haden smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Haden with the ground and pound but Hopkins regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haden slips a nice elbow through Hopkins's hands, connecting with Hopkins's forehead.
Haden thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hopkins's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Haden finds it's way through Hopkins's defenses.
Tory Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A lazy left from Hopkins finds it's target.
Hopkins throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Haden counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Haden.
Hopkins has his hands on Haden's head, controlling the position.
Haden is stalling in the full guard.
Hopkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden wants to pass the guard but Hopkins is keeping the position.#T1#
Haden slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Haden wants to control from the top but Hopkins keeps moving.
Haden sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Haden throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Haden lands with an uppercut that bounces Hopkins off the cage and back into range.
Hopkins takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
Haden lands with a shot to the body.
Haden throws a body shot but no joy.
Haden takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Haden moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haden.
Haden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jab, jab by Haden - just one landing.
Hopkins defending well as Haden loads up on a big left hand.
Haden throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins walks into a stiff left hand from Haden.
Hopkins takes a jab right on the kisser.
ZaDarius Haden is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Hopkins misses with a hook. Haden ducked under it nicely.
Haden throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Haden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopkins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hopkins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Haden finds it's way round the side to connect with Hopkins's head.
Haden lands with a good body shot.
Haden needs to keep his hands up - Hopkins had a free shot at his head there.
Haden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopkins.
Tory Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haden misses with a takedown #KD2#
and Hopkins counters with a head kick that drops Haden to the mat! Haden scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Hopkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haden.
Haden lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins misses the jab.
Haden throws a lazy uppercut
and Hopkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hopkins misses with a hook.
Haden scores with the left hand. Hopkins knows he should have avoided that one.
Hopkins looks to land a body kick but Haden moved away.
ZaDarius Haden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Haden swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Hopkins. No joy for Haden on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ZaDarius Haden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopkins swings for the body but Haden moves out of range.
Haden shoots and misses
and Haden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haden scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hopkins in his tracks.
Haden looks to land a right hand but Hopkins moved out of range.
Hopkins appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
ZaDarius Haden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Haden 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ZaDarius Haden!
ZaDarius Haden 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: C269: Martin vs Skurwysynowski
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1#
Panda walks into a jab.
Panda missing with a left hand there. Haden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Haden closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Panda to the mat! Panda manages to get full guard.
Panda keeping full guard, as Haden tries to pass.
Haden is looking to work some ground and pound but Panda has wrist control.
Haden not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Haden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haden engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Haden working some strikes from top position.
Haden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Haden chips away with some ground and pound.
Haden showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Haden just misses with a punch to the body.
Haden 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.#TD#
Panda closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Haden tries to roll over but Panda keeps him under control.#T2#
Panda is controlling the pace.
Haden trying to hold on to Panda's head to control him but Panda postures up.
Haden is positioning himself well to prevent Panda advancing to mount.
Panda moves nicely into side control. #T3#
Panda moves into full mount!
Haden wants to control but Panda is having none of it.
Panda looking to control but Haden is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Haden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Haden working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Panda looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panda wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Panda looking to control and managing it successfully.
Haden keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haden wants to control but Panda is having none of 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 D.D Panda will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Haden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Panda.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Haden. #TD2#
Haden fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Panda to the ground. Haden is now in Panda's guard.
Haden wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
Panda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Haden trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden tries to free his leg and advance position but Panda is retaining full guard.
Panda trying to control the position.
Haden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Panda is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Haden forces his way into half guard.
Haden takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Haden is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Panda reverses the position - he's now on top in Haden's guard.
Panda trying to control but Haden is working from the bottom. #T2#
Haden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Panda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Panda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Haden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Haden is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Haden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Panda is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Haden on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Panda misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and Haden decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Panda's guard.
Haden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Haden advances position into side control!
ZaDarius Haden has got the better of the ground game so far.
Panda is not content to let Haden control the position.
Panda prevents Haden from improving position.
Haden wants to control but Panda is keeping him busy. #T4#
Panda tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Haden wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Haden working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Haden wants to control but Panda is keeping him busy.
Sloppy strikes there by Haden.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haden landing strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Haden.
Panda is looking to regain half guard here but Haden keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Panda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Panda closes the distance and clinches up with Haden, looking for a takedown. Panda pushes Haden against the cage but Haden circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Panda staying out of range there.
Panda misses with a hook. Haden ducked under it nicely.
Haden lands a glancing blow to the side of Panda's head.
Haden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Panda misses the shot to the body.
Haden circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD2#
Haden scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Haden slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden is trying to control the action in half guard but Panda is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Panda gets back to full guard.
Haden connects with a couple of short punches.
Haden passes Panda's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Haden trying to control the action but Panda is working from the bottom.
Haden not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Haden is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Haden trying to pass the guard but Panda defending well.
Haden thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Panda's head. #T2#
Haden trying to control the action but Panda is working from the bottom.
Haden is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Panda on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Haden seems content to control.
Haden sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Panda defending well though.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Still in half guard, Haden seems content to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Panda misses with an uppercut
and Haden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Haden misses the target.
Haden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Panda tries to clinch but Haden is having none of it. #CL#
Haden tries to keep at a distance but Panda has taken the fight into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Panda.
Panda tries to pull guard but Haden forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D.D Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haden is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Haden wants the takedown. Panda is fighting it off but Haden persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Panda's guard against the cage.
Haden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haden wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
Haden is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Panda has momentary wrist control but Haden slips an elbow through the middle.
Panda keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully.
Haden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Haden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Panda works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haden cracks Panda with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Panda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Haden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panda.

And that's the end of the fight!
ZaDarius Haden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Haden has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ZaDarius Haden!
A very excited looking ZaDarius Haden rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: C264: Titus vs Martin
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Duggan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Haden.#TD2#
Haden closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Duggan is looking to regain half guard here but Haden keeps moving and retains side control.
Duggan is trying to control Haden's posture but Haden avoids it.
Duggan is looking to regain half guard here but Haden keeps moving and retains side control.
Haden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duggan keeps working.
Haden in side control lands a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duggan wants to control but Haden postures up.
Duggan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T1#
It looks like Haden might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Haden working the body and head with strikes.
Duggan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Duggan prevents Haden from improving position.
Haden working away.
Haden working the ground and pound but Duggan is defending the strikes.
Haden wants to control but Duggan is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haden throws a strike aimed at the side of Duggan's head but Duggan avoids it well.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Haden trying to control the position but Duggan is working away.
Haden moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Duggan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Duggan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Haden is doing well to control the position and prevent Duggan from advancing to side control.
Duggan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Haden with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Haden trying to control but Duggan postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Duggan lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Haden is controlling Duggan's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Duggan thows a huge punch but Haden dodges it nicely.
Haden is trying is best to control the position here.
Duggan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Duggan is thwarting Haden's attempts to control the position.
Duggan is looking to stall here but Haden recovers full guard.
Duggan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haden swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Duggan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Haden wants to hit a sweep here but Duggan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Haden there!
Haden regains half guard.
Duggan is keen to just control but Haden is a slippery customer.
Haden is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haden is positioning himself well to prevent Duggan advancing to mount.
Duggan is thwarting Haden's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but ZaDarius Haden will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Duggan with a nice calf kick.
No joy there for Duggan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haden misses with a looping left.
Duggan takes a swing at Haden's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Duggan misses its intended target.
Haden feints the counter takedown.
Haden swats away the attempt to clinch by Duggan.
Duggan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Haden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duggan.
Duggan swings for the body but Haden moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden just misses with a punch to the body.
Duggan misses with a body kick.
Haden with the counter takedown but Duggan avoids it easily.
Haden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duggan.
Haden doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab from Haden finds it's way through Duggan's defenses.
Duggan misses with a body shot.
Jim Duggan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Duggan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Haden.
Jim Duggan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duggan.
Duggan throws a jab when Haden was well out of range.
Haden scores with a sloppy right hand. Duggan should have avoided that one.
Duggan with a nice cross.#CL#
Duggan moves into the clinch successfully.
Duggan misses with a punch on the inside.
Duggan working aggressively here.
Duggan presses Haden against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Duggan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Duggan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haden backwards.
Haden drops down looking for an ankle pick but Duggan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Haden misses with a body shot.
Duggan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duggan throws an off balance right hand
and Haden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Haden shoots in for a double leg but Duggan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A counter left hand to the body from Duggan misses its target.
Haden avoids the body shot from Duggan.
Haden walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Duggan throws out a loose jab but Haden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duggan wants to clinch up but Haden keeps it at a distance.
Duggan scores with a head kick. Haden tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A leg kick checked by Haden.
Duggan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duggan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Haden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duggan.
Duggan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick lands for Duggan.
Duggan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Haden ducks under a wild hook from Duggan.
Duggan throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Haden counters with a single leg into guard. Duggan didn't expect that. #T3##SUB#
Duggan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Haden is aware though and is defending well.
Haden controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Duggan has his foot on Haden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haden works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Duggan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Haden working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Haden content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Haden content to stall in guard here.
Haden scoring with punches to the head and body.
ZaDarius Haden has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Haden trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Duggan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Haden gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Duggan keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully.
Haden looking to sit in guard and control but Duggan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Duggan tries to free his leg and advance position but Haden is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Duggan dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Duggan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haden moves away.
Haden slips a straight right by Duggan.
Haden lands a nice looking body shot.
Duggan misses with a left hand
and Haden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Haden is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A leg kick checked by Haden.
Duggan throws a leg kick but Haden sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Duggan forces Haden back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Haden gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Haden not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Haden with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duggan is trying to keep Haden in close.
Duggan is really struggling to control Haden but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Haden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Haden is working Duggan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Haden trying to control the position from guard on top but Duggan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duggan trying to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Haden got a little sloppy there for a moment and Duggan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Haden has managed to get both his arms back between Duggan's legs - danger averted.
Haden looking to pass the guard.
Haden working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Duggan's head.
Haden not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Duggan keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Haden feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Haden scoring with some ground and pound.
Duggan keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully.
Haden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Haden's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Haden is looking to work some ground and pound but Duggan has wrist control.#T3#
Duggan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Haden controls the pace.
Duggan trying to keep a closed guard but Haden is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Duggan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duggan throws a push kick but Haden slaps the foot to one side.
Duggan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haden misses with a lunging right hand
and Duggan counters with a leg kick.
Haden scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Duggan doesn't seem bothered though.
Duggan lands with a nice body punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Duggan.
Duggan is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Haden's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Haden walks into a left hand.
Haden checks the leg kick nicely there.
Haden appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Duggan moves away from the strike by Haden.
Haden slips a straight right by Duggan.#T4#
Haden ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Haden drives through with a takedown into Duggan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haden tries to free his leg and advance position but Duggan is retaining full guard.
Duggan keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully.
Duggan is trying to keep Haden in close.
Haden trying to control but Duggan is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duggan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
ZaDarius Haden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Haden has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ZaDarius Haden!
In his post fight interview, ZaDarius Haden started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: C260: Arroyo vs Ji Woo II
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
St. Gough tries to clinch but Haden is having none of it.
St. Gough fails in his attempt to clinch.
St. Gough ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haden moves away.
Haden looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
St. Gough defending well as Haden loads up on a big left hand.
St. Gough blocks a jab.
Haden swats away the attempt to clinch by St. Gough.#TD#
Haden decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
St. Gough tries to get to full guard but Haden has control of the leg.
Haden content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St. Gough tries to get to full guard but Haden has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Haden there. #T1#
St. Gough looks like he's trying to stand up.
Still in half guard, Haden seems content to control.
Haden has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
St. Gough is looking to control Haden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can St. Gough avoid being mounted?
St. Gough is trying to stand up here but Haden is controlling him well.
Haden is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Haden there.
Haden thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
St. Gough manages to get to full guard. #T2#
Haden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. St. Gough is keeping the position for now.
Haden controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St. Gough wants to stand and escape but Haden is having none of it.
Haden lands a couple of digs.
St. Gough keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully.
St. Gough 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as St. Gough holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Haden wants to control from the top but St. Gough keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
St. Gough moves in looking to clinch but Haden pushes him off.
Haden scores with a body shot. #CL2#
St. Gough has taken the fight to the clinch.
St. Gough misses with a short punch on the inside.
St. Gough tries to work over Haden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
St. Gough tries a body shot but Haden blocks it.
St. Gough slows down the pace here.
St. Gough tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
St. Gough tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Haden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from St. Gough. #T4#
St. Gough working aggressively here.
St. Gough tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haden's elbow.
St. Gough misses with some punches.
St. Gough swings away with an uppercut that misses.
St. Gough gets underhooks to prevent Haden's takedown attempt.
Haden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
St. Gough misses with a hook to the ribs.
St. Gough is looking to control Haden's arms but Haden gets an underhook and turns him. Now St. Gough has his back to the cage.
St. Gough has a couple of punches blocked by Haden.
St. Gough swings wildly with an uppercut but Haden uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St. Gough.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
St. Gough lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
St. Gough misses with a hook to the ribs.
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!
St. Gough lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tristan St. Gough will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
St. Gough thows a left - swing and a miss!
St. Gough misses with a left hand #TD#
and Haden counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
St. Gough wants to stand up but Haden is controlling him.
Haden has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Haden engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Haden works over St. Gough with some ground and pound from guard.
St. Gough keeping full guard, as Haden tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St. Gough looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Haden looking to sit in guard and control but St. Gough gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
St. Gough trying to control but Haden is working from the bottom.
ZaDarius Haden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Haden wants to sweep here but St. Gough controlling him for the moment.
St. Gough showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
St. Gough tries to stand but Haden is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
St. Gough is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Haden is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Haden trying to mount his opponent but St. Gough defends it.
Haden perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Haden connects with a nice short shot to St. Gough's temple. #T3#
Haden is trying to control. St. Gough wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Haden sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Haden prevents St. Gough from standing back up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Haden slows the pace down in half guard.
St. Gough is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
St. Gough throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Haden counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
St. Gough is wriggling around but Haden manages to pass to half guard. #T4##REVB#
Haden is keen to just control but St. Gough is a slippery customer.
St. Gough keeps control of the position for the meantime.
St. Gough manages to get to full guard.
Haden looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haden postures up and lands a big shot to St. Gough's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD#
Haden shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. St. Gough manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Haden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. St. Gough is keeping the position for now.
Haden wants to control from the top but St. Gough keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St. Gough bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Haden's guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
St. Gough stands and steps away. Haden gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Haden cracks St. Gough with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
St. Gough misses with an uppercut
and Haden counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
St. Gough throws a left and a right that both miss
and Haden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Haden slips under a jab.
Haden throwing a counter right hand but St. Gough manages to avoid it.
Haden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
St. Gough tries to clinch but Haden is having none of it.
St. Gough fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haden manages to avoid it.
St. Gough's jab looks to have found its range, popping Haden under the eye.
St. Gough throws a jab but it's blocked by Haden.
St. Gough throws a predictable looking body shot
and Haden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Haden closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. St. Gough did well to prevent Haden getting side control.
Haden missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
St. Gough regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Haden.
St. Gough is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Haden is controlling him.
Haden pushing down on St. Gough's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
St. Gough wants to control but Haden is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Haden trying to mount his opponent but St. Gough defends it.
St. Gough avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Haden.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, if Haden 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.
Haden stops St. Gough from getting back to his feet.
St. Gough avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Haden.
Still in half guard, Haden seems content to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
St. Gough is refusing to be controlled, as Haden sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
St. Gough wants to clinch but Haden slips to the side
and Haden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haden keeps the fight on the outside.
St. Gough throws a right hand that misses
and Haden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haden staying out of range there.
St. Gough uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haden.
Jab by St. Gough.
Haden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Haden has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from St. Gough finds it's way round the side to connect with Haden's head.
Tristan St. Gough is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Haden misses with a takedown attempt
and St. Gough counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
St. Gough connects with a nice looking jab.
Haden has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Haden there as he acknowledges the shot.
St. Gough 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.#CL2#
St. Gough clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haden lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Haden is trying to drag St. Gough to the mat but St. Gough just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
St. Gough swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from St. Gough fails to land.
Haden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from St. Gough.
St. Gough swings wildly with an uppercut but Haden uses good head movement to avoid it.
St. Gough misses with a body punch.
St. Gough fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St. Gough.
St. Gough tries to work over Haden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

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 ZaDarius Haden.
I think Haden 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tristan St. Gough!
Tristan St. Gough 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: C253: Lehto vs Blank
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Haden dives in for a single leg takedown but Higgins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lou Higgins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Higgins slips a straight right by Haden.
Higgins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Higgins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haden 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.
Haden throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Haden closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Higgins's guard.
Haden's corner is telling him to maintain position.#ES#
Higgins pushes Haden off and gets back to his feet.
Higgins misses with a body kick.
Higgins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Haden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haden connects with a good right hand that stumbles Higgins. Higgins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Higgins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Haden.
Haden avoids the head kick by Higgins.
Haden lands a right hook to the body.
Higgins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Higgins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haden has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Haden misses with a body shot.
Haden misses with a series of wild punches.
Higgins appears to be looking for a big counter.
Higgins looks to throw the jab but Haden is out of range.
Higgins with the inside leg kick.
Higgins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Haden.
Jab from Higgins.
Haden lands a nice looking body shot.
Haden is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Higgins rather than just go for the knockout.
Haden keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Haden smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Higgins misses the jab.
A nice side step and Haden releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Haden walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A swing and a miss from Higgins.
Higgins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Higgins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Higgins throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Higgins tests Haden's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Haden misses its intended target.
Higgins feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Higgins looks to throw the jab but Haden is out of range.
Haden tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Higgins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Haden's hands.
Haden takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Higgins lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A punch lands to the side of Haden 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Haden misses.
Haden needs to keep his hands up - Higgins had a free shot at his head there.
A telegraphed right hand from Higgins misses the target.
Higgins misses with a hook.#TD2#
Haden closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T3#
Sloppy strikes there by Haden.
Haden advances nicely into full mount.
Haden trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Haden pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Higgins is trying to stand.
Haden thowing shots but they're missing.
Higgins holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Haden tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Haden lands a heavy elbow. #T4#
Haden throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Higgins wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Haden.
Haden trying to control but Higgins is having none of it.
Haden is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Higgins can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Higgins is trying to stand up.
Haden tries to control but Higgins wriggling away.
Haden misses with a head shot.
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 Lou Higgins 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#
Higgins misses with a head kick. #TD2#
Haden feints and as Higgins raises his hands in defense, Haden changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Higgins wants to get back to his feet but Haden passes into half guard.
Haden wants to take a breather but Higgins is having none of it.
Haden sitting and controlling from the half guard.
ZaDarius Haden has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Higgins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Haden tries to pass to full mount but Higgins defends it.
Haden is looking to take a break and control but Higgins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haden content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lou Higgins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haden scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Higgins doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A jab from Higgins misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Haden! But no joy.
Haden throws a hook to the side of Higgins's head but Higgins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Higgins connects with a jab.
Haden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Haden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Higgins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Haden is out of range and Higgins settles back down.
Higgins misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Haden counters with a single leg into guard. Higgins didn't expect that.
Haden slips nicely into half guard.
Haden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Higgins keeps working.
Higgins wants to get back to his feet.
Haden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Haden content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Haden is trying to control the action in half guard but Higgins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Haden looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Higgins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haden seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Higgins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Haden is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Haden lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Haden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Haden is continuing to stall.
Higgins is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haden lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Higgins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haden.
Haden getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Higgins needs to keep his hands up - Haden had a free shot at his head there.
Haden takes a swing at Higgins's ribcage but misses.
Haden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body punch from Haden.
Higgins throws a big shot that misses.
Higgins throws a looping overhand right but Haden ducks down to avoid it.
Higgins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Haden's sensitive parts.
A low kick lands for Higgins.
Higgins throws the left hand but Haden avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Haden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haden takes one to the chin there.#TD2#
Haden closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haden performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Haden wants to pass the guard but Higgins is defending well.
Higgins pushes Haden off looking to stand but Haden dives back in and keeps control.
Nice strikes from Haden there.
Haden is trying to control the action in half guard but Higgins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Haden slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Haden seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Higgins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A left lands for Higgins.
Haden swings for the body but Higgins moves out of range.
Higgins staying out of range there.
Higgins misses with a hook.#TD2#
Haden shoots in and gets a takedown into Higgins's guard.

Higgins is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Higgins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Haden working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Haden has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Higgins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Haden blocking some punches.
Higgins misses with a punch to the body.
Higgins throws a head punch that misses.
Higgins misses with some punches.
Higgins misses with some punches.
Higgins throws a punch but it's blocked by Haden.
Higgins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Higgins working aggressively here.
Higgins throws a punch but it's blocked by Haden.
Higgins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haden lands with a light punch inside.
Haden prevents a body shot from Higgins. #T4#
Haden lands a left hand.
Higgins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Higgins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Higgins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Higgins misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Higgins.
Haden tries for a takedown but Higgins manages to get underhooks.
Higgins throws a punch but it's blocked by Haden.
Higgins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Higgins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Haden has Higgins pressed against the cage, preventing Higgins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Higgins misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Higgins.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lou Higgins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Higgins 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lou Higgins!
An out of breath Lou Higgins thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C249: Perkele vs Matsuzaka
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Haden slips a jab from Hopkins.
Haden works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hopkins has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Hopkins lands a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Haden. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Haden.
Haden throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haden.
Hopkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hopkins misses with a body kick.
Haden scores with a hook.
Hopkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Haden counters with a nice body shot.
Hopkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haden slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Haden doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Haden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hopkins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haden scores with a jab. Hopkins acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Haden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopkins throws out the jab.
Haden just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Jab from Haden.
Haden fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Hopkins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Haden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopkins.
It looked like Hopkins was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Haden.
Haden misses with a body shot.
Haden throws a right hand that misses
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like ZaDarius Haden has been cut.
Haden throws a jab when Hopkins was well out of range.
Hopkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haden. That did some damage!#TD2#
Haden looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hopkins!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Hopkins is working to avoid the ground and pound but Haden connects with a decent elbow.
Haden wants to control but Hopkins is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haden passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hopkins!
Hopkins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Haden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hopkins is looking to escape.
Haden punching from mount but Hopkins doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hopkins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hopkins tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Haden controlling from mount.
Hopkins reaches up and holds on to Haden to control the position.
Hopkins holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Haden tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Haden cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Haden is landing with some decent strikes but Hopkins is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Haden trying to control but Hopkins is having none of it.
Hopkins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Haden on the ground.#T4#
Haden thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hopkins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hopkins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Haden putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Haden tries to control but Hopkins wriggling away.
Hopkins taking shots to the head.
Haden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Haden tries to control but Hopkins wriggling away.
Haden looking to finish with strikes here!
Hopkins is looking to improve his position but Haden isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on ZaDarius Haden's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Haden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haden is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Haden dips to his left and cracks Hopkins with an uppercut!
Hopkins is looking to land body kicks.
Haden scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Haden tries to clinch but Hopkins is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Hopkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haden closes the distance and clinches up with Hopkins, looking for a takedown. Haden pushes Hopkins against the cage but Hopkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Haden throws a hook but Hopkins blocks it.
Hopkins takes a swing at Haden's ribcage but misses.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hopkins tries to move into range but Haden moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins takes a swing at Haden's ribcage but misses.
Haden misses with a body shot
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Hopkins throws a leg kick which misses Haden's front leg but catches the back leg as Haden tries to avoid it. #TD2#
Haden shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T1#
Haden controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Haden postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hopkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haden is one step ahead there.
Hopkins keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully.
Haden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hopkins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Haden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Haden trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haden engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nice takedown defense from Hopkins. No joy for Haden on that attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Haden as he connects with a hook.
Haden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haden shoots in for a takedown but Hopkins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tory Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ZaDarius Haden.#TD2#
Haden looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
ZaDarius Haden has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hopkins keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully.
Hopkins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hopkins 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.
Haden working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Hopkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Haden content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hopkins pulls Haden in close to his closed guard and prevents Haden from doing any damage or advancing position.
Haden forces his way into half guard.
Haden scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopkins preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hopkins wants to control but Haden is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Haden passes the guard and advances to mount!
Haden controlling the pace for now.
Hopkins wants to hold on but Haden pushes him away.
Haden controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haden trying to control but Hopkins is having none of it.
Hopkins wants to hold on but Haden pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on ZaDarius Haden's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Haden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hopkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Haden throws a good cross that connects.
Haden misses with a wild body shot.
Hopkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopkins swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Haden fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hopkins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hopkins digs a good hook to Haden's body.
A low kick lands for Hopkins.
Haden tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hopkins defends well and Haden ends up having to push Hopkins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Haden has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Haden checks it.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haden moves away.
Haden connects with a body shot that sends Hopkins's belly button to the back.
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haden.
Hopkins looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Haden crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hopkins - the referee stops the clock and Haden gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hopkins. Haden manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Haden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Haden misses with a body shot.
Hopkins throws a leg kick which misses Haden's front leg but catches the back leg as Haden tries to avoid it. #TD2#
Haden decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hopkins is concentrating on defense, preventing Haden from advancing position.
Hopkins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haden.
Haden trying to control the action but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
Hopkins is trying to get back to full guard.
Tory Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Haden missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hopkins is looking to improve his position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Haden working over Hopkins with some ground and pound. Hopkins looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Haden working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hopkins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Haden is working away from the top position though.
Hopkins tries to get to full guard but Haden has control of the leg. #SUB#
Hopkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Hopkins is looking to control Haden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hopkins avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Haden scores with a takedown into Hopkins's guard.
Haden content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hopkins keeping full guard, as Haden tries to pass.
Haden sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Haden postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Haden is pushing down on Hopkins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hopkins is fighting to maintain full guard but Haden has managed to sneak the leg through.
Haden is pressing down on Hopkins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hopkins is holding on for now.
Nice strikes from Haden there.
ZaDarius Haden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hopkins desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Haden wants to pass the guard but Hopkins is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
ZaDarius Haden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Haden 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ZaDarius Haden!
ZaDarius Haden bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: C239: Hoost vs Kersikov
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Haden.
Paa throws a poor cross that misses
and Haden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haden looks to throw the jab but Paa is out of range.
Haden with a jab.
Paa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paa lands a slapping body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Paa 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.
Haden checks the leg kick.
Paa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haden has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa with the inside leg kick.
Paa looks to land a body kick but Haden moved away.
Paa moves out of range as Haden strikes.
Haden blocks the body kick.
A low kick from Paa misses #TD#
so Haden counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haden trying to control the position from guard on top but Paa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Haden sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Paa's guard.
Paa wants to improve his position but Haden is controlling well. #SUB2#
Paa looking for submissions off his back.
Paa is looking to control Haden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Paa avoid being mounted?
Haden drops an elbow to the side of Paa's head.
Haden works his way into full mount!
Haden scores with a couple of good head shots there. #T2#
Haden landing strikes from the mount and Paa is in trouble!
Haden fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Paa is working to get back to half guard.
Haden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Haden looking to control but Paa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Haden has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Haden postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Paa looks a forlorn figure.
Haden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Paa is looking to get to half guard.
Haden tries to control but Paa wriggling away.
Haden content just to control the position here.
Paa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Haden is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Haden with shots to the head and body - Paa looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haden lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T4#
Haden connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Haden working Paa over with strikes here.
Paa is trying desperately to improve position.
Paa taking shots to the head.
Paa taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haden working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Paa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Haden controlling from the full mount.
Haden landing strikes, looking to finish!
Paa is trying desperately to improve position.
Haden lands with some strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A big right from Haden misses.
Paa thuds his right hand into Haden's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Paa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haden throws a shot from downtown. Paa moves away and avoids it.
Paa tries to land a body kick
letting Haden counter with a right hand.
Haden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paa manages to avoid it.
Paa misses with an uppercut.
Haden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paa.
Paa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Haden at a distance.
Haden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paa moves away.
Haden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paa can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Haden will feel that in the morning.
Paa misses the jab.
Haden feinted with a counter takedown.
Paa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haden.
Paa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Haden as he jumps to the side. #T1##CL#
Haden fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paa, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Haden is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Paa can't fight it off and eventually Haden manages to take the fight to the floor. Paa looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Paa keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully.
Haden lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Haden sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Paa looking for a sweep. Not yet Paa, not yet. #SUB2#
Paa working for a triangle but Haden defends it easily. #T2##SUB2#
Paa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Haden with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Paa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Haden passes into half guard.
Haden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paa keeps working.
Haden is just content to waste time from the top position. Paa takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T3#
Haden trying to control the position from guard on top but Paa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haden advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Paa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Haden pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haden is looking to advance position but Paa won't allow it.
Haden wants to advance to full mount but Paa doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Haden is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Paa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Paa keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Paa has his foot on Haden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haden works his way back into a safe position though.
Haden sitting in guard here, content to control.
Haden advances to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haden works his way into full mount!
Paa tries to reverse the position but Haden maintains control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Paa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Haden sprawls well initially but Paa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Haden trying to control from the bottom.
Haden is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Paa seems to be working for a kimura but Haden defends the submission attempt.
Haden keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Paa seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa trying to mount his opponent but Haden defends it. #T1#
Haden gets back to full guard.
Paa wants to control from the top but Haden keeps moving.
ZaDarius Haden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Paa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haden is keeping the position for now.
Haden trying to control the position.
Paa is looking to pass into half guard but Haden pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Haden is in guard.#REVR#
Haden postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Paa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Paa being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Paa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Haden has passed into half guard!
Haden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paa keeps working.
Haden trying to control from Paa's half guard. Paa has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Haden connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Paa keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully.
Haden looking to sit in guard and control but Paa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Paa looking to sit in guard and control but Haden gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Paa is looking for a triangle here but Haden uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Haden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paa keeps working. #T4#
Haden moves into full mount!
Paa is bucking up trying to escape but Haden cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Haden lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
ZaDarius Haden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paa taking shots to the head.
Haden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Paa is looking to escape.
Paa is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Paa is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
ZaDarius Haden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Haden, 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ZaDarius Haden!
A very excited looking ZaDarius Haden rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: C231: Haggar vs Mumu
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
A big right from Haden misses.
Haden stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Haden wants it to stay on the feet.
Fabinho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Haden has a takedown stuffed.
Fabinho stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fabinho wants it to stay on the feet.
Haden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haden 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.
Haden takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haden.
Haden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fabinho tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fabinho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Fabinho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haden.
Fabinho has a takedown stuffed.
Haden dives in for a single leg takedown but Fabinho sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Roberto Fabinho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ZaDarius Haden.
Haden shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fabinho but Fabinho pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A shot to the liver by Haden. Beautiful body shot.
Fabinho scores with a nice right hand.
Fabinho throws a looping overhand right but Haden ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Haden loads up on a big right hand but Fabinho slips the punch.#TD#
Fabinho is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Haden's half guard.
Fabinho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fabinho is just content to waste time from the top position. Haden takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Haden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fabinho manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Fabinho seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haden content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fabinho is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Haden is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Haden is concentrating on defense, preventing Fabinho from advancing position.
Fabinho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haden keeps working.
Fabinho prevents Haden from improving his position.
Fabinho thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Haden's head.
Fabinho is looking to take a break and control but Haden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fabinho is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Fabinho wants to work for an arm triangle but Haden is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Haden blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fabinho.
Fabinho has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haden wants to control but Fabinho is keeping busy.
Haden is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Haden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fabinho moves away.
Fabinho attempts a counter takedown but Haden avoids it well and moves away.
Haden throws a hook but Fabinho blocks it.#TD2#
Haden shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haden trying to control the action but Fabinho is working from the bottom.
Fabinho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho is working hard here to advance position.
Haden is keen to just control but Fabinho is a slippery customer.#T1#
Ground and pound from Haden.
Haden trying to pass the guard but Fabinho defending well.
Haden is looking to stall here but Fabinho recovers full guard.
Haden looking to pass the guard.
Haden throwing strikes but missing.
Haden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haden trying to control the position from guard on top but Fabinho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fabinho has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Fabinho is looking for a triangle but Haden pushes his legs off easily.
Haden throwing strikes from guard but Fabinho blocks nicely.
Fabinho keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circling - Haden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haden fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fabinho looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Haden loads up on a big right hand but Fabinho slips the punch.
Fabinho drops down looking for a counter takedown but Haden sprawls and moves away.#T3##TD2#
Haden looking to score a takedown here. Fabinho is defending well but Haden drives through and ends up in Fabinho's guard.
Haden pushing down on Fabinho's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Haden working Fabinho over with strikes.
Fabinho has hold of Haden's hands but Haden slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fabinho is trying to get back to full guard.
Haden slips a nice elbow through Fabinho's hands, connecting with Fabinho's forehead.
Fabinho is trying to get back to full guard.
Fabinho trying to control but Haden postures up.
Fabinho manages to get to full guard. #T4#
Fabinho looking for a sweep. Not yet Fabinho, not yet.
Haden throws a big elbow that misses.
Haden looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Haden with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Fabinho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Haden defends well.
Haden landing with the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Haden shoots in but no luck this time.
Fabinho tries to counter with a takedown but Haden is quick to defend against it.
Fabinho moves out of range as Haden strikes.
Haden throws a lazy right hand but Fabinho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fabinho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haden.
Fabinho attempts a counter takedown but Haden avoids it well and moves away.
Fabinho throws a head kick but Haden moves out of range.
Haden throws out a loose jab but Fabinho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fabinho tries to counter with a takedown but Haden is quick to defend against it.
Fabinho takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
ZaDarius Haden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haden lands a jab to the nose.
Fabinho lands a head shot.
Fabinho swings widly with a right hand
and Haden counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Haden shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fabinho as he jumps to the side.
Nice defenses there by Fabinho.
Fabinho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Haden closes the distance and clinches up with Fabinho, looking for a takedown. Haden pushes Fabinho against the cage but Fabinho circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Roberto Fabinho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ZaDarius Haden.
No luck for Fabinho with that takedown attempt.
Fabinho bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Haden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haden takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fabinho takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Fabinho takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fabinho misses with a low kick.
Haden throws out a powerful jab.
A leg kick checked by Haden.
Fabinho throws a body shot but no joy.
Haden defending well as Fabinho loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fabinho.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haden manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fabinho works his foot free and advances to mount. #T3#
Fabinho unloading with bombs!
Fabinho looking to control but Haden is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Haden working to try and regain half guard.
Haden manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fabinho is looking to take a break and control but Haden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Haden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Haden won't allow Fabinho to pass to mount.
Fabinho lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Haden is trying to get back to full guard.
Fabinho scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Haden throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

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 Roberto Fabinho.
I think Fabinho 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Fabinho!
A very excited looking Roberto Fabinho 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 278
Date: Aug 25, 2023

#R1#
Haden fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Haden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baraka lands a nice shot that snaps Haden's head back.
Baraka lands the left hand.
Haden misses with a wild body shot.
Juju Baraka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haden throws out a loose jab but Baraka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baraka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Baraka.
Baraka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Baraka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden connects with a single shot there.#TD#
Haden looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Baraka!
Baraka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Haden. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baraka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Haden wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Haden cracks Baraka with a big elbow.
Baraka is pushing Haden's head away, looking to escape. Haden manages to hold on to the position though.
Haden trying to control the position but Baraka is working away.
Haden 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.
Haden is putting a hurting on Baraka here, landing some big shots from side control.
Baraka is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Haden is controlling him well.
Baraka parries the strikes from Haden easily there. Haden is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Baraka to escape.
Haden scoring with punches and elbows.
Haden looks up at the clock and then as Baraka takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Haden smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Baraka on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Baraka takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Haden has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Haden is looking to take a break and control but Baraka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Baraka is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Baraka trying to remain calm as Haden controls from the top position.
Baraka is not content to let Haden control the position.
Haden throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Haden working the head and body with strikes.
Haden content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Baraka is pushing Haden's head away, looking to escape. Haden manages to hold on to the position though.
The strikes coming from Haden are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Baraka tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Haden presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Baraka is looking to get to half guard.
Haden trying to control but Baraka is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Haden.#T4#
Haden scores with a couple of good head shots there.
You get the feeling that Baraka really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Baraka tries to hold on but Haden postures up.
Baraka is desperately trying to improve his position but Haden has a good base and remains in mount.
Haden with a couple of short strikes.
Haden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Baraka is bucking up trying to escape but Haden cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Haden tries to control but Baraka wriggling away.
Haden in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Baraka takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like Juju Baraka has been cut.
Baraka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Haden takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Baraka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haden drops down looking for a counter takedown but Baraka sprawls and moves away.
Haden throws a big shot that misses.
Haden misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Baraka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Haden wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Haden just misses with a punch to the body.
Haden scores with a hook.
Baraka throws a shot from downtown. Haden moves away and avoids it.
Haden tries to counter with a takedown but Baraka is quick to defend against it.
A combination from Haden does no damage.
Haden fails with the takedown.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Baraka, as that shot connected. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Baraka misses the target.
Baraka tries to clinch but Haden moves out of range.
Haden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ZaDarius Haden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baraka cracks Haden with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Haden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baraka can do to turn this around?
Haden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A combination from Baraka does no damage.
Haden feinted with a counter takedown.
Baraka moves in looking to clinch but Haden pushes him off.
Baraka misses with a few strikes there.
Haden was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Baraka is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Haden takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Haden throws a shot from downtown. Baraka moves away and avoids it.
Baraka tests Haden's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baraka misses with a looping right.
Haden tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Baraka defends well and Haden ends up having to push Baraka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Haden fails to land. #T2#
Baraka misses with the head strike.
Baraka can't break the clinch.
Baraka throws a head punch that misses.
Haden blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haden blocking some punches.
Baraka has a couple of punches blocked by Haden.
Baraka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Haden blocks a body shot from Baraka. #TD#
Haden gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Haden is stalling in the full guard.
Baraka wants to sweep here but Haden controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Haden showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Haden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Haden looking to sit in guard and control but Baraka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Haden bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baraka's guard. #REVR##T4#
Haden is working Baraka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Haden stands and throws Baraka's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Haden trying to control the action but Baraka is working from the bottom.
Haden staying calm.
Haden trying to control the position but Baraka is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juju Baraka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Juju Baraka's cut.
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. 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#
Baraka tries to clinch there but Haden circles away.
Haden avoids the head kick by Baraka.
Haden drops down looking for a counter takedown but Baraka sprawls and moves away.
Haden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baraka.
Haden swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Baraka throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Haden counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Haden.
ZaDarius Haden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Haden sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Haden slips nicely into half guard.
Haden sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Baraka defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T1#
Haden prevents Baraka from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Haden lands a nice short elbow.
Haden slips a nice elbow through Baraka's hands, connecting with Baraka's forehead.
Haden lands strikes from half guard.
Haden throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Haden controlling the action here.
Haden is thwarting Baraka's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Baraka is looking to escape.
Still in half guard, Haden seems content to control.
Haden stops Baraka from getting back to his feet.
Baraka is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Haden scores with a couple of nice shots.
Haden is controlling the pace.
Baraka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Haden is controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Juju Baraka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baraka slaps away a takedown attempt from Haden, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Haden shoots in looking for a takedown but Baraka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Haden's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Baraka throws a jab but it's blocked by Haden.
Juju Baraka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Haden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baraka tries to clinch but Haden is having none of it.
Haden throwing a counter right hand but Baraka manages to avoid it.
Haden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baraka lands a jab to the head.
Haden moves out of range as Baraka strikes.
Baraka scores with a jab to the body.
Haden takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
Haden moves out of range as Baraka strikes.
Haden drops down looking for a counter takedown but Baraka sprawls and moves away.
Haden blocks a jab.
Baraka closes the distance looking to clinch
and Haden counters with a nice body shot.
Haden shoots in and drives through. Baraka sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ZaDarius Haden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Haden closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
A lull in the action here as Haden stalls from top position.
Baraka is looking to regain half guard here but Haden keeps moving and retains side control.
Baraka is working to avoid the ground and pound but Haden connects with a decent elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
ZaDarius Haden showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Haden 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ZaDarius Haden!
ZaDarius Haden 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 275
Date: Aug 11, 2023

#R1#
A punch combination from Nogueira misses.
Anderson Nogueira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nogueira looks to land a combination but Haden avoids it well.
Nogueira throws a nice head kick!
Haden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nogueira .
Nogueira stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD2#
Haden shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Haden is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Nogueira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haden stands up over Nogueira , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Haden won't allow Nogueira to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Nogueira has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Haden is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Nogueira .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nogueira is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Haden working the ground and pound from side control.
Nogueira is trying to get back to half guard.
Haden scoring with punches from side control.
Haden is putting a hurting on Nogueira here, landing some big shots from side control.
Haden is putting a hurting on Nogueira here, landing some big shots from side control.
Haden controls the position.
Haden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Haden is working Nogueira over with some ground and pound from side control.
Haden is looking to take a break and control but Nogueira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nogueira wants to get back to his feet but Haden is dominant here and he's now got Nogueira 's back!
Nogueira is trying to break free.
Haden lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Haden is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Nogueira up.
Haden lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Nogueira .
Well, with Haden on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Nogueira is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
I really don't envy Nogueira right now.
Haden is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Nogueira tries to roll but Haden sticks to his back.
Haden has good solid back control here.
Nogueira is trying to break free.
Nogueira is trying to get back to his feet but Haden has full control of the position and if anything, Nogueira has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Nogueira tries to escape the position.
Haden lands a shot to the head. #T3#
Nogueira looking very determined here, making life difficult for Haden.
Haden keeps control of the position as Nogueira tries to break free.
Nogueira is trying to remain composed but Haden is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Haden tries to get the hooks in deep but Nogueira pushed the leg off.
Haden biding his time, looking for the opening.
Haden gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Haden controlling from the back.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Nogueira 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Haden lands shots from the back.
Nogueira wants to escape the position.
Nogueira covers up after that shot from Haden.
Haden connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Nogueira to escape the position.
Haden is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Haden trying to control.
Nogueira is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Haden.
Haden lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Nogueira is really stuck here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nogueira moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nogueira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Haden has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Haden there as he acknowledges the shot.
Haden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haden appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Haden avoids the body shot from Nogueira .
Haden looks to score with a jab to the body but Nogueira is just out of range.
Nogueira throws a head kick but Haden moves out of range.
Haden falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nogueira counters with a nice body shot.
Nogueira throws a sloppy head kick and Haden moves out of range easily.
A lazy left from Nogueira finds it's target.
Nogueira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nogueira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Haden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Haden lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haden throws out a powerful jab.
Anderson Nogueira is winning the standup battle so far.
Haden moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nogueira cracks Haden with an open hand slap.#T1#
Nogueira tries a head kick but it misses.
A cross from Haden lands.
Haden shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nogueira as he jumps to the side.
Nogueira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nogueira throws a body punch but Haden moves out of range.
Anderson Nogueira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nogueira misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Haden! But no joy.
Haden has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nogueira connects with a good right hand that stumbles Haden. Haden circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD2#
Haden shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nogueira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Haden scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Haden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haden lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Nogueira tries to roll over but Haden keeps him under control.
Nogueira missing with punches from the bottom.
Nogueira is looking for a sweep. Haden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Haden slows the pace down in half guard.
Haden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nogueira keeps working.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haden content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Haden lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Nogueira tries to get to full guard but Haden has control of the leg.
Nogueira is working hard here to advance position.
Haden working the head and body with strikes.
Haden lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Haden trying to control the action but Nogueira is working from the bottom. #T4#
Haden performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nogueira wants to improve his position but Haden is controlling well.
Haden controlling the action here.
Nogueira is trying to stand up here but Haden is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Haden closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nogueira did well to prevent Haden getting side control.
Still in half guard, Haden seems content to control.
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 Anderson Nogueira will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Haden keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nogueira swinging wildly here.
Nogueira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Haden is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nogueira with a body shot.
Nogueira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nogueira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Haden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nogueira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nogueira throws a head kick but Haden moves out of range.
Haden changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Haden thuds his right hand into Nogueira 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD2#
Haden closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nogueira did well to prevent Haden getting side control.
Haden controlling the action here.
Haden is looking to advance position but Nogueira won't allow it.
ZaDarius Haden has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice strikes from Haden there. #T1#
Haden passes to full mount!
Nogueira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nogueira in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Haden working the ground and pound effectively.
Nogueira is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Haden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nogueira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nogueira tries to buck Haden off but he can't manage it.
Haden with the ground and pound from mount.
Haden trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Haden lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T2#
Haden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Haden looking to finish Nogueira with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nogueira !
Haden landing strikes from the mount and Nogueira is in trouble!
Nogueira is trying desperately to improve position.
Haden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
BOOM! Haden connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nogueira in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haden breaks from Nogueira 's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Nogueira is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Haden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Haden trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nogueira is in all sorts of trouble here.
Haden is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nogueira can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nogueira can't escape the position.
Nogueira taking shots to the head.
Haden controlling from mount.
Haden trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
BOOM! Haden connects with a massive shot to the dome! #ROC2#Nogueira is rocked!
Haden controlling from the full mount.
Haden raining down shots from the mount!
Oh Nogueira is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haden postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Nogueira badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Haden around the waist but Haden pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Haden is the winner by TKO! Haden jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). ZaDarius Haden!
ZaDarius Haden bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 273
Date: Aug 04, 2023

#R1#
Haden lands with a shot to the body.
Karjalainen connects with a looping right hand.
Karjalainen thuds his shin into the meat of Haden's side.
Karjalainen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Haden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen throwing a counter right hand but Haden manages to avoid it.
No luck for Haden with that takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Karjalainen. No joy for Haden on that attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Karjalainen. That's going to slow Haden down.
Haden throws a body shot but no joy.
Karjalainen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A low kick lands for Karjalainen.
Karjalainen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dagestan Grappling Club in the buildup to the fight.
Karjalainen lands with a right hand.
Haden 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.
Haden lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Karjalainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Haden darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#It looks like Karl Karjalainen has been cut.
Haden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karjalainen moves away.
Karjalainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Haden has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen fakes the leg kick and cracks Haden in the body.
Karjalainen looks to land a body kick but Haden moved away.#T1#
Haden stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Karjalainen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Karjalainen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT#It looks like ZaDarius Haden has been cut.
Karjalainen lands with a hook. Haden tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Haden throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haden just misses with a punch to the body.
Karjalainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haden.
Karjalainen 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.
Haden blocks the body kick.
Karjalainen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Haden darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karjalainen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A punch combination from Karjalainen misses.
Karjalainen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Karl Karjalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haden looks winded!
Haden fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karjalainen throws a leg kick which misses Haden's front leg but catches the back leg as Haden tries to avoid it.
Haden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Karjalainen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Karjalainen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karjalainen.
Haden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karjalainen.
Haden walks into a left hand. #KD#
Karjalainen cracks Haden with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Karjalainen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Haden to stand back up!#ROC#Haden is rocked!
Karjalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haden is still on wobbly legs! Can Karjalainen finish him?#KD#
Karjalainen drops Haden with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Haden looks back up at him and smiles so Karjalainen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Karjalainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Haden sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Karjalainen looks to land a body kick but Haden moved away.
Haden seems to have recovered his senses.
Haden moves out of range of the body kick from Karjalainen.
Haden is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Karjalainen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Haden's head.
Haden tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Haden has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karjalainen.
Karjalainen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jab by Karjalainen.#KD#
Karjalainen drops Haden with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Haden looks back up at him and smiles so Karjalainen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Haden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karl Karjalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Karjalainen weaves into range and cracks Haden right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Haden goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Karjalainen is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karl Karjalainen!
Karl Karjalainen 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 260
Date: Jun 16, 2023

#R1#
Matti misses with a body kick.
Matti misses with a body kick.
Matti looks to score with a jab to the body but Haden is just out of range.
Haden tries to counter with a takedown but Matti is quick to defend against it.
Haden swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Matti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like ZaDarius Haden has been cut.
Matti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matti misses with a low kick.
Haden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matti.
Haden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matti pushes Haden away with a front kick.
Matti misses with a body shot.
Matti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matti jabs Haden right on the nose. Haden blinks but takes it well.
Haden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matti.
Haden 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.
Matti throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Haden decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Matti's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Matti manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Haden manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Haden tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Matti is stalling in the full guard.
Matti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Haden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Haden trying to control but Matti is working from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Haden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matti is keeping the position for now.
Matti has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Matti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Haden can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Matti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haden is one step ahead there. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Haden trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Matti has momentary wrist control but Haden slips an elbow through the middle.
Matti working a defensive guard here.
Matti keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Matti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haden.
Haden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matti.
Haden fails with the takedown.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Haden lands with a nice body punch.
Haden connects with a right hand. Matti shakes it off.
Haden shoots in but Matti avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Matti swings for the body but Haden moves out of range.
Matti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Haden feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mattis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#It looks like Parta Matti has been cut.
Haden catches Matti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Haden takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Haden throws out a powerful jab.
A cross from Haden lands.
Haden blocks the body kick.
Parta Matti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haden was well out of range. Poor timing from Matti.
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 ZaDarius Haden will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Haden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Matti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matti clobbers Haden with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Matti thows a body kick. Haden tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Matti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matti misses with a body kick.
Haden slips a jab from Matti.
Haden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haden throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matti's waist but Matti gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Haden off to one side.
Matti misses with a leg kick.
Haden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Haden. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Haden.
A clash of legs there as Haden blocks the low kick.
Haden misses with a lunging right hand
and Matti finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Matti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Haden on the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matti lands a nice looking kick to the body. Haden takes a step back to recover. #T1#
A jab lands there for Matti.
A telegraphed right hand from Matti misses the target.
Haden steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Matti. That one must have hurt.
Matti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Matti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matti misses with a double jab.
Haden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matti moves away.
Haden avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matti misses with a looping left.
Haden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Haden swings widly with a right hand
and Matti counters with a nice 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 slow jab from Haden misses its intended target.
Matti misses with an attempted mid kick.
Haden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Matti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters circling a little - Matti finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Matti throws the kick towards the body but Haden avoids it.
Matti scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Matti does it's job there.
Parta Matti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haden swings away with a body shot that misses
and Matti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haden misses with a takedown
and Matti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Haden takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #KD2#
Matti cracks Haden with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Haden looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Matti finish him?
Matti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Haden doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Matti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Haden at a distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Matti. Haden shrugs it off though.
Matti thuds a left hand into Haden's body.
Matti moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Matti digs a good body shot into Haden's ribs.
Matti scores with a kick to the midsection.
Matti throws a looping overhand right but Haden ducks down to avoid it. #KD2#
Matti cracks Haden with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Matti has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Haden to stand back up!#ROC2#Haden is rocked!
Haden will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matti connects with a stiff jab that staggers Haden - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Parta Matti!
Parta Matti 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 255
Date: May 24, 2023

#R1#
Chontamenti slips a jab from Haden.
Haden takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #TD#
Chontamenti closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chontamenti lands in his opponent's guard.
Haden working a defensive guard here.
Chontamenti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chontamenti's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chontamenti showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Chontamenti stopping the sweep attempt from Haden.
Haden managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Haden uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chontamenti has time to react.#CUT2#It looks like Thoth Chontamenti has been cut.
Chontamenti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Haden ducks under a wild hook from Chontamenti.#T2#
Haden misses with a wild body shot.
Chontamenti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haden misses the shot to the body.
Chontamenti misses the jab.
Haden 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.
Haden works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thoth Chontamenti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chontamenti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chontamenti slips a jab and a cross from Haden.
Chontamenti scores with a nice head 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!
Chontamenti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chontamenti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haden shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chontamenti but Chontamenti pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chontamenti changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chontamenti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chontamenti misses with a hook. Haden ducked under it nicely.
Chontamenti closes the distance and clinches up with Haden, looking for a takedown. Chontamenti pushes Haden against the cage but Haden circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chontamenti's corner calls for a 1-2. Chontamenti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Haden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chontamenti moves away.#T3#
Haden misses the shot to the body.
Haden lands with a shot to the body.
Chontamenti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Haden throws a hook to the side of Chontamenti's head but Chontamenti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheers as Chontamenti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Haden doesn't seem phased though.
Good shot there by Chontamenti.
Haden lands with a cross.
Haden misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Haden misses the target.
Chontamenti walks into a straight right hand from Haden.
Haden throws a hook but Chontamenti blocks it.#TD#
Chontamenti gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chontamenti slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Haden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chontamenti controlling the pace.
Haden is looking to improve his position.
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 Thoth Chontamenti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thoth Chontamenti's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Chontamenti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Haden in his tracks.
Haden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chontamenti.
Haden getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Haden stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Haden wants it to stay on the feet.
Haden takes one to the side of the head.
Chontamenti misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Haden counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Haden works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Chontamenti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Haden pulls his head out easily.
Haden lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Chontamenti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chontamenti blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haden.
Thoth Chontamenti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Haden throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Haden is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chontamenti is refusing to be controlled, as Haden sits in half guard.
Haden is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chontamenti is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Haden's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Haden's back!
Haden tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T2#
Chontamenti controlling the position easily from mount.
Chontamenti trying to control but Haden is having none of it.
Chontamenti is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Haden is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Chontamenti content just to control the position here. #T3#
Haden tries to reverse the position but Chontamenti maintains control.
Chontamenti fails to take his opponent's back.
Chontamenti tries to control but Haden wriggling away.
Chontamenti avoids the attempt from Haden to control.
Chontamenti tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Haden tries to reverse the position but Chontamenti maintains control.
Haden regains half guard.
Well, if Chontamenti 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.
Haden has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chontamenti is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but ZaDarius Haden will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Thoth Chontamenti's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jab by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti moves in looking to clinch but Haden pushes him off.#TD#
Chontamenti bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Chontamenti working away.
Haden sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Chontamenti prevents Haden from standing back up.
Chontamenti looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Haden wants to improve his position but Chontamenti is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chontamenti is pressing down on Haden's thigh, looking to free his foot. Haden is holding on for now. #T1#
Haden controlling the position for now.
Chontamenti tries to pass to full mount but Haden defends it.
Haden tries to get to full guard but Chontamenti has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Chontamenti seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chontamenti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Chontamenti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haden.
Haden scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Haden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chontamenti was well out of range. Poor timing from Haden.
ZaDarius Haden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chontamenti tries to clinch up.
Chontamenti shoots in for a takedown but Haden shows good takedown defense.
Haden lands a nice hook to Chontamenti's body. Chontamenti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Haden connects with a body shot.
Chontamenti keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Haden thuds his right hand into Chontamenti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chontamenti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Haden throws out a loose jab but Chontamenti uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Chontamenti misses.
Chontamenti scores with a body shot.
Haden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chontamenti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Chontamenti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chontamenti.#T3#
Chontamenti stuffs the takedown.
Chontamenti changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Haden shoots in for a double leg but Chontamenti sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thoth Chontamenti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ZaDarius Haden.
Jab from Haden.
Haden moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chontamenti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chontamenti avoids the body shot from Haden.
Chontamenti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Haden misses the target.
Chontamenti scores with the left hand. Haden knows he should have avoided that one.
Haden cracks Chontamenti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Haden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti loads up on a big right hand but Haden slips the punch.
Haden throws a body punch but Chontamenti moves out of range.
Haden blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Haden misses its intended target. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chontamenti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chontamenti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Haden's hands.
Haden misses with a wild body shot.
Chontamenti appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Haden lands the left hand.
Haden moves out of range of the strikes.
Haden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chontamenti circles away quickly and effectively.
A shot to the liver by Haden. Beautiful body shot.
Chontamenti connects with a right hand. Haden shakes it off.
Haden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Haden avoids it really well and circles away.
Haden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to ZaDarius Haden.
I think Haden has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... ZaDarius Haden!
ZaDarius Haden bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 249
Date: Apr 28, 2023

#R1##TD#
Bundy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bundy showed some decent athleticism there.
Haden is trying is best to control the position here.
Bundy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Haden does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bundy thows a huge punch but Haden dodges it nicely.
Bundy is thwarting Haden's attempts to control the position.
Haden tries to get to full guard but Bundy has control of the leg.
Haden is looking to control Bundy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Haden avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden is not content to let Bundy control the position.
Bundy is looking to advance position but Haden won't allow it.
Haden misses with some strikes from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Bundy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Haden is just riding it out for now. Bundy eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Bundy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Haden is just riding it out for now. Bundy eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Bundy is working for a kimura but Haden is defending it quite comfortably.
Bundy stalling. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Bundy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Haden sees it coming and defends easily.
Haden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bundy trying to pass the guard but Haden defending well.
Bundy is nestled in close to Haden, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Haden avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bundy.
Bundy moves into full mount! Haden won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bundy has hold of Haden's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Haden manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T3#
Haden sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bundy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Haden is trying to control but can't.
Haden is refusing to be controlled, as Bundy sits in half guard.
Haden is trying to control but can't.
Bundy moves into full mount! Haden won't be happy about that!
Haden can't escape the position. #SUB#
Bundy with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bundy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Haden is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Bundy goes for an armbar but Haden turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Haden.
Haden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bundy is keeping the position for now.
Bundy wants to control the position but Haden says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bundy gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bundy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Haden is defending against the submission attempts here by Bundy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ted Bundy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Bundy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Haden tries to get to full guard but Bundy has control of the leg.
Bundy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haden keeps working.
Haden is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden controlling the position well.
Bundy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haden keeps working. #T1#
Haden works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Haden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Haden can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bundy controls the pace.
Haden seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bundy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haden wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bundy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Haden 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A slow jab from Haden misses its intended target.
Bundy defending well as Haden loads up on a big left hand.
Bundy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Haden as he jumps to the side.
Bundy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Haden will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Bundy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bundy lands in his opponent's guard.
Haden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bundy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bundy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Haden controlling Bundy's posture. #T3#
Bundy wants to pass the guard but Haden is keeping the position.
Haden seems keen to control Bundy's posture.
Bundy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bundy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Haden keeping moving, preventing Bundy from controlling successfully. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Bundy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Haden holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Haden lands with a hook. Bundy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bundy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Haden blocks a jab.
Bundy has been working on his balance at Champion Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Haden.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haden slips under a jab from Bundy.
Bundy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haden can do to turn this around?
Bundy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haden misses with a wild body shot.
Ted Bundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bundy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ted Bundy dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bundy digs a good hook to Haden's body.
Haden throws a body shot but no joy.
Bundy shoots in but Haden avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Haden slips under a jab.
Haden scores with a jab.
Bundy blocks a jab.
Haden misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Haden misses.
Haden jabs Bundy right on the nose. Bundy blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#It looks like Ted Bundy has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bundy.
Haden lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Haden ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bundy slips a straight right by Haden.#TD2#
Haden gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bundy prevents Haden from improving position.
Haden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bundy keeps working.
The strikes coming from Haden are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bundy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Haden manages to get to full guard.
Bundy won't allow Haden to sweep him here.
Bundy trying to control but Haden is working from the bottom.
Ted Bundy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Bundy scoring with some ground and pound.
Bundy wants to pass the guard but Haden is keeping the position.
Bundy is fighting to break Haden's control of his arms but Haden is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bundy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haden is trying to control the position but Bundy postures up. #SUB#
Bundy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bundy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Bundy wants to control from the top but Haden keeps moving.
Haden being controlled here, momentarily.
Haden wants to sweep but no luck.
ZaDarius Haden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bundy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Haden throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bundy was covering up waiting for the punch and Haden finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Haden lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Bundy pulls Haden in close to his closed guard and prevents Haden from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bundy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Haden trying to control the position from guard on top but Bundy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bundy controls Haden momentarily but Haden frees himself.
Bundy pulls Haden in close to his closed guard and prevents Haden from doing any damage or advancing position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haden working some strikes from top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
ZaDarius Haden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bundy 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ted Bundy!
A victorious Ted Bundy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 243
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1#
Manivong fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Haden gets caught flat footed, as Manivong shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Manivong seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Haden 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.
Manivong wants to pass the guard but Haden is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manivong throws a big elbow that misses.
Manivong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haden is trying to control the position but Manivong postures up.
Haden 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.#T1#
Manivong controls from within his opponent's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Haden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Manivong manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Manivong is trying to keep Haden in close.
Haden is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Haden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Manivong is pulling down on Haden's head. It's preventing any offense from Haden, at least for the moment.
Manivong working a defensive guard but Haden manages to pass into side control anyway. #T2#
Manivong is looking to regain half guard here but Haden keeps moving and retains side control.
Haden throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Haden trying to control the position but Manivong is working away.
Haden wants to control for a moment but Manivong uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Manivong is trying to control but can't.
Manivong is pressing down on Haden's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Manivong looking for a sweep. Not yet Manivong, not yet.
Haden postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Manivong is trying to control the position but Haden postures up.
Haden wants to control from the top but Manivong keeps moving.
Manivong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Haden postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Haden passes Manivong's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Manivong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Haden is looking to stall here but Manivong recovers full guard.
Haden pushing down on Manivong's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Haden throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Haden has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Haden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manivong keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manivong tries to get to full guard but Haden has control of the leg.
Haden trying to control from half guard but Manivong is working away.
Haden prevents Manivong from standing back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Manivong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Haden thows a huge punch but Manivong dodges it nicely.
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 ZaDarius Haden will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Haden displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Manivong. #TD#
Haden drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Manivong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Manivong is looking to stand up but Haden isn't so interested in that idea.
Manivong wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manivong swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Manivong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Haden can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Haden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Manivong is trying to control the position but Haden postures up.
Manivong keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Manivong doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Haden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Manivong fails with the takedown.
ZaDarius Haden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akuma Manivong.
Manivong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Manivong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haden lands a glancing blow to the side of Manivong's head.
Akuma Manivong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Manivong shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Haden is trying to defend but Manivong finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Haden manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haden missing with a left hand there. Manivong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manivong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Akuma Manivong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manivong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Haden's waist but Haden gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manivong off to one side. #TD2#
Manivong shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Haden's guard.
Haden wants to sweep here but Manivong controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manivong throws a strike but Haden rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3#
Manivong trying to keep a closed guard but Haden is proving a slippery customer.
Haden with a nice head shot there.
Haden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manivong is keeping the position for now.
Haden looking to sit in guard and control but Manivong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Haden wants to sweep but no luck.
Haden working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manivong.
Haden working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Manivong is stalling in the full guard.
Manivong throwing strikes from guard but Haden blocks nicely.
Haden wants to get back to his feet but Manivong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Haden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Manivong wants to pass the guard but Haden is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Manivong wants to clinch
and Haden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Haden scores with a decent looking hook.
Haden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Haden checks a leg kick. #TD2#
Manivong drives through with a takedown into Haden's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Manivong wants to control from the top but Haden keeps moving.
Haden 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Haden is just content to waste time from the top position. Manivong takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T1#
Haden lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Manivong keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully.
Manivong 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.
Haden trying to control the position from guard on top but Manivong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Haden here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#SUB2#
Manivong looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Haden has picked Manivong up and slammed him! Manivong can't keep hold of the triangle and Haden manages to pass to side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Haden.
Haden lands some shots froms side control.#T2#
Manivong prevents Haden from moving into mount.
Haden in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Haden trying to control the position but Manivong is working away.
Manivong is trying to control Haden's posture but Haden avoids it.
Manivong looking for a sweep but Haden has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Haden trying to control but Manivong is having none of it. #T3#
Manivong is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Haden tries to control but Manivong wriggling away.
ZaDarius Haden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manivong is trying desperately to improve position.
Manivong sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Haden is keen to just control but Manivong is a slippery customer.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Manivong is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Haden scores with a couple of nice shots.
Haden passes into side control, despite Manivong's attempt to control the position.
Manivong is looking to reverse the position.
ZaDarius Haden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Manivong struggling a bit here.
Manivong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Haden wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Haden trying to control the action but Manivong is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
ZaDarius Haden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Haden 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ZaDarius Haden!
After the fight, ZaDarius Haden 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 237
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
Haden scores with a shot to the body.
Lindholm slips a straight right by Haden.
Haden takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Haden shoots in looking for a takedown but Lindholm manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Haden's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lindholm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lindholm lands a lovely overhand right.
Haden blocks a head kick by Lindholm.
Lindholm throws a sloppy head kick and Haden moves out of range easily.
Haden changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lindholm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Haden is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Lindholm pushes Haden up against the cage in a clinch.
Lindholm throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Haden blocks it with crossed arms.
Lindholm has a couple of punches blocked by Haden.
Lindholm using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Haden has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lindholm misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Haden.
Haden blocks an elbow strike.
Lindholm gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Haden.
Lindholm pushes off an throws an elbow but Haden leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Lindholm tries to throw a body punch but Haden avoids it by throwing Lindholm back against the cage.
Haden misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haden.
Haden dodges an elbow strike from Lindholm.
Haden drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Olli Lindholm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ZaDarius Haden.
Lindholm working aggressively here.
Lindholm's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice elbow from Lindholm.
Lindholm tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lindholm throws a punch but it's blocked by Haden.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lindholm just misses with a elbow thrown towards Haden's brow.
Haden prevents a body shot from Lindholm. #T2#
A short right from Lindholm.
Lindholm utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Haden looks winded!
Lindholm lands an uppercut.
Lindholm lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lindholm can't find room to land a body shot as Haden controls the action.
Lindholm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lindholm tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Haden throws a head punch that misses.
Lindholm using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Haden has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lindholm lands with a left to the head.
Lindholm landing knees to the head.
Haden works on Lindholm's body with a couple of short punches.
Haden misses with some punches.
Lindholm is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Haden is defending well for now.#T3#
Haden blocking some punches.
Haden tries a body shot but Lindholm blocks it.
Haden dodges an elbow strike from Lindholm. #BC2#
Haden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lindholm darts in trying to clinch
enabling Haden to counter with a crisp jab.
Lindholm misses with the combination. #CL#
Lindholm has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Haden breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Lindholm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lindholm lands a body shot. #T4#
Haden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lindholm.
Lindholm scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Haden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lindholm.
Haden feints the counter takedown.
Lindholm looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lindholm is looking to clinch but Haden is avoiding it.
Olli Lindholm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lindholm jabs Haden to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haden circles away from the clinch attempt
and Haden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haden shoots in but no luck this time.
Haden lands with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Lindholm.
Haden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lindholm.
Haden changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lindholm connects with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olli Lindholm dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Lindholm misses the jab.
Nice shot by Lindholm.
A big left from Lindholm misses.
Haden blocks a head kick by Lindholm.
Haden's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lindholm connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Haden scrambles back to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lindholm darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lindholm lands the left hand.
Olli Lindholm is winning the standup battle so far.
Lindholm takes a swing at Haden's ribcage but misses.
Olli Lindholm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lindholm looks to score with a jab to the body but Haden is just out of range.
Lindholm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden dives in and grabs Lindholm's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lindholm pushes down on Haden's head and hops out.
Lindholm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haden can do to turn this around?
Lindholm lands with a cross.
Haden lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lindholm tries to clinch up but Haden circles away and keeps his distance.
Lindholm lands a head shot.#T1#
Haden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lindholm.
Lindholm throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Haden's head.
Haden avoids a punch combination nicely.
Haden has a takedown stuffed.
Lindholm closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Haden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lindholm tries to clinch there but Haden circles away.
Haden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lindholm lands a head shot.
Lindholm lands a jab to the head.
Lindholm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haden was well out of range. Poor timing from Lindholm.
Haden fails with the takedown.
Olli Lindholm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ZaDarius Haden.#T2#
Lindholm misses with a right hand
letting Haden counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Lindholm. Those never looked like landing.
Lindholm wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lindholm slips under a jab.
Haden fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Lindholm misses.
Lindholm is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lindholm tries to clinch up but Haden circles away and keeps his distance.
Lindholm on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Haden slips a jab and a cross from Lindholm.
Haden avoids the head kick by Lindholm.
Olli Lindholm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lindholm wants to clinch up but Haden keeps it at a distance.
Haden connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lindholm momentarily. #T3#
Lindholm is looking to clinch. #CL#
Lindholm forces Haden back against the cage and clinches.
Haden blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Lindholm fails to land.
A bit of stalling here from Haden.
Lindholm throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Haden manages to break the clinch.
Haden scores with a jab to the jaw.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lindholm.
Lindholm punishes Haden's body with a nice straight punch.
Lindholm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haden changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lindholm throws a sloppy head kick and Haden moves out of range easily.
Lindholm misses the shot to the body.
Haden with the counter takedown but Lindholm avoids it easily.
Lindholm avoids the body shot from Haden. #T4#
Lindholm throws out a loose jab but Haden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lindholm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lindholm throws a hook but Haden avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lindholm jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Lindholm gets a clinch. #BC2#
Haden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lindholm lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL#
Lindholm darts in and clinches Haden up against the cage.
Haden blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice body punch from Haden.
Lindholm misses with a knee to the head.
Lindholm throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from Lindholm on the inside.
Lindholm lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olli Lindholm 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Haden takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Haden misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Lindholm.
Haden avoids the body shot from Lindholm.
Lindholm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Lindholm gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Haden is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lindholm can't fight it off and eventually Haden manages to take the fight to the floor. Lindholm looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Lindholm scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lindholm throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Haden decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lindholm's guard.

Lindholm is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Haden blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Lindholm trying to land knees to the body.
Haden avoiding damage as Lindholm throws knees to the body.
Haden blocks an uppercut.
Lindholm swings wildly with an uppercut but Haden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lindholm has a couple of punches blocked by Haden.
Lindholm lands a shoulder strike.
Haden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haden looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Lindholm fails to land.
Lindholm throws a head punch that misses.
Lindholm can't find room to land a body shot as Haden controls the action.
Haden tries for a takedown. No joy.
Haden blocks the elbow strike. #T2#
Haden blocking some punches.
Haden is looking for a takedown.
Olli Lindholm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ZaDarius Haden.
Lindholm struggles to land a body shot inside as Haden controls his hands.
Lindholm works on Haden's body with a couple of short punches.
Haden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lindholm throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Haden blocks it with crossed arms.
Lindholm using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Haden has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haden.
Lindholm tries to land knees in the clinch but Haden avoids the damage to the body.
Haden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lindholm throws an elbow but misses.
Lindholm throws an elbow but it misses.
Lindholm lands a hook that snaps the head of Haden backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Lindholm fails to land. #T3#
Lindholm misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Lindholm.
Lindholm misses with a body punch.
Lindholm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haden's elbow.
Lindholm throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC2#
Haden breaks the clinch.
ZaDarius Haden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haden swinging wildly here.
Lindholm misses with a series of wild punches.
Lindholm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Haden circles away quickly and effectively.
Lindholm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lindholm misses with a double jab.
Haden is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lindholm missing with a left hand there. Haden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Haden doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Haden misses with an uppercut. Lindholm saw that one coming.
Haden has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lindholm connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lindholm throws out a powerful jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Haden.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lindholm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haden is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lindholm with a body shot.
Haden shoots in and drives through. Lindholm sprawls well.
Haden swats away the attempt to clinch by Lindholm.
Lindholm jabs Haden to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lindholm tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olli Lindholm showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lindholm 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olli Lindholm!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 231
Date: Feb 15, 2023

#R1#
Haden takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Haden swings widly with a right hand
letting Okongwu counter with a right hand.
Haden misses with a straight right.
Okongwu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Okongwu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Haden 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.
Okongwu feints and then cracks Haden's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Haden down.
Haden on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okongwu. Okongwu obviously looking to wear him down.
Okongwu misses with a double jab.
Haden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Haden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okongwu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mauro Okongwu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##KD#
Oooooh!!! Okongwu has knocked Haden down with a huge combo! Okongwu steps away and waves a wobbly Haden back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like ZaDarius Haden has been cut.
Okongwu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD2#
Okongwu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Okongwu uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haden misses with a hook.
Okongwu connects with an inside leg kick.
Haden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Haden. #T2#
Okongwu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Haden shoots in and drives through. Okongwu sprawls well.
Okongwu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mauro Okongwu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ZaDarius Haden.
Haden misses with a body shot
and Okongwu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Haden has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Haden there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Haden misses.
Haden thuds a left hand into Okongwu's body.
Haden checks the leg kick nicely there.
Haden throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Okongwu dips to his left and cracks Haden with an uppercut!
Haden takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Haden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Haden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haden lands with a cross. #CUT2#It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.
It looks like Okongwu has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Okongwu cracks a nice hook into Haden's ribs.
Okongwu avoids the body shot from Haden.
Haden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okongwu.
Okongwu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Haden throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Haden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haden swings for the body but Okongwu moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Okongwu misses its target.
Haden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haden feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Okongwus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Okongwu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haden shoots and misses
enabling Okongwu to counter with a crisp jab.
Haden swings for the body but Okongwu moves out of range.
Okongwu throws a hook but Haden avoids it easily.
Haden takes a swing at Okongwu's ribcage but misses.
Okongwu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Haden scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mauro Okongwu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Okongwu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Okongwu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Okongwu.
Haden scores with a nice right hand.
Okongwu's corner calls for a 1-2. Okongwu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Haden with a poor takedown
and Okongwu counters with a straight right hand.
Okongwu lands a slapping body shot.
ZaDarius Haden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okongwu throws a low kick but Haden avoids it.
Haden tries to clinch but Okongwu moves away
and Okongwu counters with a nice uppercut.
Okongwu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haden can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden throws a body shot but no joy.
Okongwu misses with a series of wild punches.
Mauro Okongwu is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Okongwu lands an overhand right.
Okongwu throws a body punch but Haden moves out of range.
Haden feints the counter takedown.
Haden lands with a nice body punch.
Haden throws a right hand that Okongwu ducks under and follows up with a left that Okongwu also avoids with ease.
Okongwu walks into a straight right hand from Haden.
A telegraphed right hand from Haden misses the target.
Okongwu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okongwu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haden doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Haden misses with a takedown
and Okongwu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Okongwu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haden.
A little feinted left hand from Okongwu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Okongwu misses with an uppercut.
Okongwu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Haden takes a swing at Okongwu's ribcage but misses.
Okongwu ducks under a wild hook from Haden.
Okongwu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Haden on the side of the head.
Haden connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Okongwu misses with a body shot. #T3#
Okongwu throws the left hand but Haden avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Haden misses.
Haden throws a hook but Okongwu blocks it.
Haden lands a nice shot to the body.
Okongwu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haden.
Okongwu lands with a right hand.
Okongwu throws a jab but it's blocked by Haden.
Haden now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Okongwu darts in and clinches Haden up against the cage.
Okongwu throws a punch but it's blocked by Haden.
Okongwu swings wildly with an uppercut but Haden uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Haden blocks a body shot from Okongwu.
Haden lands a body punch in the clinch.
Okongwu lands a nice uppercut.
Okongwu struggles to land a body shot inside as Haden controls his hands.
Okongwu is pressed up against the cage. Haden has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Okongwu down to the mat. Okongwu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mauro Okongwu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ZaDarius Haden.
Haden misses the jab.
Okongwu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Haden misses with a hook.
Okongwu misses with a wild body shot.
Haden looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Haden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okongwu.
As Haden looks to move away, Okongwu throws a big counter combo but Haden just gets out of the way.
Okongwu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haden throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Okongwu - just one landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mauro Okongwu dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Okongwu staying out of range there.
Okongwu is looking to counter with a body kick.
Okongwu throws a lazy right hand but Haden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haden misses with a looping left.
Okongwu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Okongwu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haden.
The fighters circling - Okongwu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okongwu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Haden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okongwu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden's jab looks to have found its range, popping Okongwu under the eye.
Haden connects with a body shot.
Haden throws a body punch but Okongwu moves out of range. #T1#
Haden goes for a double leg but Okongwu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Okongwu continues to drive forward.
A quick step to the side and Okongwu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okongwu misses with a wild body shot.
Haden throws a hook but Okongwu blocks it.
Okongwu looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Haden's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Okongwu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Haden scrambles back to his feet.
Haden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Okongwu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Okongwu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haden. That did some damage!
Nice shot lands for Okongwu.#CL#
Okongwu rushes Haden and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Okongwu. #T2#
Okongwu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okongwu swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Haden gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Okongwu regains 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!
Haden trying to control but Okongwu is working from the bottom.
Okongwu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Okongwu keeping full guard, as Haden tries to pass.
Okongwu wants to stand but Haden is controlling the position.
Haden connects with a couple of short punches.
Okongwu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Okongwu is trying to keep Haden in close.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Haden throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Haden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okongwu manages to avoid it.
Mauro Okongwu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Haden misses with a body shot
and Haden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
ZaDarius Haden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haden shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Okongwu but Okongwu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Okongwu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Haden.
Okongwu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Haden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okongwu moves away.#T4#
Haden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okongwu throws a quick counter head kick but Haden was just out of range.
Okongwu slips a straight right by Haden.
Haden misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Okongwu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Okongwu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Okongwu slips a jab from Haden.
Okongwu tried to counter with a leg kick but Haden avoided it.
Haden throws a body punch but Okongwu moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okongwu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A shot to the body from Haden misses
and Okongwu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mauro Okongwu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Okongwu, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauro Okongwu!
During a confident post fight interview, Mauro Okongwu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 225
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Kersikov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kersikov thumps Haden with a low kick.
Haden closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#It looks like ZaDarius Haden has been cut.
Haden tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kersikov swivels and escapes.
Kersikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haden looks winded!
Kersikov keeps Haden at a distance using the push kick.
Kersikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As Kersikov backs off Haden throws a huge counter combo but Kersikov manages to avoid it all.
A shot to the body from Haden misses
and Kersikov counters with an inside leg kick.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Haden 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.
Haden with a poor takedown
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Haden right on the button. Haden goes down! Kersikov follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Kersikov gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Kersikov!
Our winner, Andrei Kersikov, 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 217
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1#
Haden scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chukwuma fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Haden throws a hook but Chukwuma avoids it easily.
Chukwuma fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Haden is out of range.
Haden on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chukwuma. Chukwuma obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice takedown defense from Chukwuma. No joy for Haden on that attempt.
It looked like Chukwuma was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Haden.
Chukwuma throws a sloppy head kick and Haden moves out of range easily.
Haden throws out a loose jab but Chukwuma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Haden or perhaps it was just good defense by Chukwuma, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chukwuma throws a leg kick but Haden sees it coming and moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Chukwuma misses.
Haden swinging wildly here. #T1##TD2#
Chukwuma gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chukwuma looking for a sweep. Not yet Chukwuma, not yet. #SUB#
Chukwuma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chukwuma 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.
Haden wants to control from the top but Chukwuma keeps moving. #SUB#
Chukwuma is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Haden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Haden trying to control the position from guard on top but Chukwuma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Chukwuma has his foot on Haden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haden works his way back into a safe position though.
Chukwuma trying to keep a closed guard but Haden is proving a slippery customer.
Haden not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Haden keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chukwuma's head.
Haden sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chukwuma's guard.
Haden seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chukwuma is staying active underneath Haden, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3##SUB#
Chukwuma actively working from the bottom here.
Chukwuma works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haden trying to control the position from guard on top but Chukwuma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haden controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chukwuma working for a triangle but Haden defends it easily.
Haden lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chukwuma controls Haden momentarily but Haden frees himself.
Haden trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Chukwuma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Haden stands and throws Chukwuma's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chukwuma stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haden working the ground and pound.
Haden working the head with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden dominated that round.
That's time! Chukwuma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Haden throws a good cross that connects.
Haden bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chukwuma's head backwards.
Chukwuma with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Haden to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Tinashe Chukwuma has been cut.
Haden misses with a lunging right hand
and Chukwuma counters with a nice leg kick.
Haden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haden bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chukwuma's head.
Haden fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chukwuma avoids the body shot from Haden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chukwuma looks to score with a jab to the body but Haden is just out of range.#TD2#
Haden scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chukwuma is trying to control but can't.
Chukwuma is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T1#
Chukwuma tries to roll over but Haden keeps him under control.
Haden wants to pass to mount but Chukwuma is defending the position.
Haden not doing much here.
Haden is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chukwuma!
Haden prevents Chukwuma from getting the reversal.
Chukwuma is working hard here to advance position.
Haden postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Chukwuma looks a forlorn figure. #T2#
Haden landing strikes from the mount and Chukwuma is in trouble!
Haden with the ground and pound from mount.
Haden wants to control the pace but Chukwuma is squirming around nicely.
Haden landing strikes from the mount.
Chukwuma wants to control but Haden is having none of it.
Haden trying to control but Chukwuma is having none of it.
Chukwuma wants to hold on but Haden pushes him away.
Chukwuma is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Haden lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Chukwuma is trying to escape the mount.
Chukwuma in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Chukwuma is bucking up trying to escape but Haden cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Haden punishing his opponent with strikes.
Haden pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
A nice elbow there by Haden.#T4#
Haden controlling the position easily from mount.
Chukwuma takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Chukwuma is in all sorts of trouble here.
Haden landing strikes, looking to finish!
Haden in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
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!
Haden trying to control but Chukwuma is having none of it.
Chukwuma sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Haden wants to control but Chukwuma is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tinashe Chukwuma's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Haden tries for a takedown but Chukwuma sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Chukwuma misses its target.
Haden has a takedown stuffed.
Chukwuma half committed to a counter leg kick.
Chukwuma misses with a body shot.
Chukwuma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chukwuma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haden.
Haden looks to land a right hand but Chukwuma moved out of range.
Chukwuma throws a sloppy head kick and Haden moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chukwuma feints and then cracks Haden's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Haden down.
Haden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chukwuma.
Chukwuma tried to counter with a leg kick but Haden avoided it.
Donk. Chukwuma catches Haden right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Nice body punch from Haden.
Haden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Haden takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Haden shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chukwuma but Chukwuma pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tinashe Chukwuma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ZaDarius Haden.
Haden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chukwuma connects with an inside leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Haden or perhaps it was just good defense by Chukwuma, which made it look bad.
Haden ducks under a wild hook from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma misses with a wild body shot.
Tinashe Chukwuma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Chukwuma avoids the body shot from Haden.
Haden lands a nice looking body shot.
Chukwuma throws a leg kick but Haden checks it.
Chukwuma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haden has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Haden throws a body punch but Chukwuma moves out of range.
Haden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Haden looks to move away, Chukwuma throws a big counter combo but Haden just gets out of the way.
That kick from Chukwuma tenderised Haden's leg. Haden is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haden has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma ducks under a wild hook from Haden.
ZaDarius Haden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chukwuma connects with a nice looking jab.
Haden cracks Chukwuma with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Chukwuma on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD#
Chukwuma throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Haden tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chukwuma is in Haden's guard.
Haden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Haden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chukwuma trying to control but Haden is working from the bottom.
Chukwuma controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chukwuma lands a couple of decent looking shots.
ZaDarius Haden has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chukwuma controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Haden is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T4##SUB#
Chukwuma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chukwuma manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
ZaDarius Haden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Chukwuma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chukwuma keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully.
Haden controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ZaDarius Haden!
After the big win, ZaDarius Haden made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 210
Date: Dec 02, 2022

#R1#
Haden misses the jab.
Haden misses the body punch #CL2#
and Wrecks counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wrecks lands an uppercut.
Wrecks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Haden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haden tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wrecks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wrecks takes a shot to the head.
Haden throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wreckss head.
Haden pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wrecks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Haden working aggressively here.
Haden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wrecks swings wildly with an uppercut but Haden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wrecks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wrecks lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wrecks misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Wrecks.
Wrecks blocks an uppercut.
Wrecks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Haden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haden drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wrecks blocks an uppercut.
Wrecks lands with a left to the head.
Wrecks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wrecks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wrecks misses with a punch to the body.
Wrecks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wrecks blocks a body shot from Haden.
Wrecks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haden tries a body shot but Wrecks blocks it.
Wrecks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Haden backwards.
Haden lands a nice uppercut.
Haden lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wrecks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wrecks works on Haden's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Wrecks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haden wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ZaDarius Haden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wrecks leaning against his opponent.
Wrecks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Haden 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.
Wrecks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Haden tries to work over Wrecks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haden throws a head punch that misses.
Haden prevents a body shot from Wrecks.
Wrecks is leaning against Haden and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Wrecks.
Wrecks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haden struggles to land a body shot inside as Wrecks controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Haden.
Haden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wrecks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wrecks throws a punch but it's blocked by Haden.
Haden prevents a body shot from Wrecks.
Haden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wrecks backwards.
Haden has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wrecks avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wrecks lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Wrecks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wrecks lands a body shot.
Haden is breathing heavily.
Wrecks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wrecks.
Wrecks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Haden backwards.
A short body shot lands from Wrecks as the two fighters clinch.
Wrecks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wrecks lands a hook that snaps the head of Haden backwards.
Wrecks tries a body shot but Haden blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Wrecks.
Wrecks lands with a short shot to the head.
Wrecks misses with a body punch.
Wrecks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haden is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wrecks gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wrecks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haden working aggressively here.
Wrecks pushes Haden back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wrecks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haden's elbow.
Wrecks lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
Wrecks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Wrecks.
Wrecks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wrecks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haden backwards.
Wrecks digs a right hand underneath Haden's ribcage. Haden let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wrecks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haden's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Wrecks.
Wrecks lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wrecks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wrecks scores with a shot to the side of Haden's head.
Wrecks stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wrecks tries to throw a body punch but Haden avoids it by throwing Wrecks back against the cage.
Haden prevents a body shot from Wrecks.
Haden misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wrecks is working Haden over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wrecks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wrecks lands a body shot in the clinch.
Haden blocks a body shot from Wrecks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Will Wrecks dominated that round.
That's time! Haden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Haden tries for a takedown but Wrecks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wrecks connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Haden's hands.
Wrecks tries to close the distance and clinch but Haden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wrecks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Haden appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Haden misses with a takedown #KD2#
and Wrecks counters with a crisp right hand that drops Haden! Wrecks lets Haden back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Haden is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like ZaDarius Haden has been cut.
BAM! Wrecks delivers a spinning backfist that drops Haden like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Will Wrecks!
Will Wrecks seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 203
Date: Nov 13, 2022

#R1#
Aarnio looks to score with a jab to the body but Haden is just out of range.
Aarnio takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#It looks like Apollo Aarnio has been cut.
Aarnio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Haden.
Aarnio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Haden 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.
Haden connects with a jab.
Aarnio lands a nice shot to the body.
Aarnio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Haden's sensitive parts.
Haden shoots in for a double leg but Aarnio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aarnio fires out a quick counter leg kick but Haden just manages to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Aarnio.
Apollo Aarnio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aarnio on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Aarnio misses with a wild body shot.
Aarnio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aarnio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Haden lands a nice shot that snaps Aarnio's head back.
Aarnio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haden.#T1#
Haden connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aarnio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aarnio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fighters circling - Haden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Apollo Aarnio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haden avoids the body shot from Aarnio.
Aarnio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Haden at a distance.
Aarnio misses with an uppercut.
Haden feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Haden closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Haden looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Aarnio knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Haden on the ground.
Aarnio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Haden thows a huge punch but Aarnio dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Haden lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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!
Haden wants to pass the guard but Aarnio is defending well.
Haden trying to control from half guard but Aarnio is working away.
Haden not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Haden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Haden seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Haden trying to mount his opponent but Aarnio defends it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Aarnio is not content to let Haden control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Haden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aarnio manages to avoid it.
A big right from Aarnio misses.
Aarnio throws a body punch but Haden moves out of range.
A jab from Aarnio finds it's way through Haden's defenses.
A big left from Aarnio misses.
Haden looks to land a right hand but Aarnio moved out of range.
Aarnio misses with a low kick.
Haden changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Aarnio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haden has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aarnio just misses with a punch to the body.
Aarnio sizes up Haden with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4##TD2#
Haden fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Aarnio to the ground. Haden is now in Aarnio's guard.
Haden is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Haden slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Aarnio is letting Haden control him for a moment.
Aarnio is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at FF Forever, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Haden cracks Aarnio with a big elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haden cracks Aarnio with a big right hand but Aarnio just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Haden throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but ZaDarius Haden will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Apollo Aarnio's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Haden throws a jab but it's blocked by Aarnio.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Haden. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Haden throws a jab when Aarnio was well out of range.
Aarnio throwing a counter right hand but Haden manages to avoid it.
Haden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aarnio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haden moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Haden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Haden shoots in for a takedown but Aarnio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aarnio appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Haden 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.
Haden looks to score with a jab to the body but Aarnio is just out of range.
Aarnio was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Haden lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aarnio.#TD2#
Aarnio gets caught napping as Haden dives in and scores a takedown. Aarnio manages to retain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aarnio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Haden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Haden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aarnio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aarnio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haden.
Haden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aarnio keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Haden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A big left from Haden misses.
Haden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Haden scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aarnio with a hook.#T2#
Aarnio slips a jab from Haden.
Apollo Aarnio is winning the standup battle so far.
Haden with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Haden misses with a left hand
and Aarnio counters with a leg kick.
Aarnio staying out of range there.
Aarnio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haden throws out the jab.
Aarnio avoids the body shot from Haden.
Haden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aarnio.
Aarnio misses with a hook
and Haden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aarnio pivots, looking for a leg kick but Haden is out of range and Aarnio settles back down.
A nice combination there by Aarnio.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haden takes a swing at Aarnio's ribcage but misses.
Haden has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aarnio.
Aarnio walks into a jab.
Haden fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Aarnio throws a series of punches but Haden avoids them all with ease.
Haden throws a jab when Aarnio was well out of range.
That kick from Aarnio tenderised Haden's leg. Haden is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aarnio misses with a body shot.
Aarnio cracks Haden with a right hand to the side of the head.
Aarnio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Haden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aarnio. That's going to slow Haden down.
Nice straight punches there by Aarnio. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Aarnio.
Haden scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aarnio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haden.
An attempted straight right counter from Aarnio misses the target.
Haden misses with an uppercut. Aarnio saw that one coming.#T4#
Aarnio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aarnio throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aarnio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aarnio cracks a nice hook into Haden's ribs.
Aarnio 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.
Haden throws the left hand but Aarnio avoids the punch easily.
Aarnio swings widly with a right hand
and Haden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Haden misses with a hook
enabling Aarnio to counter with a crisp jab.
Aarnio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aarnio takes one to the side of the head.
Haden throws a big shot that misses.
Haden moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but ZaDarius Haden will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Apollo Aarnio's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Aarnio throws a low kick but it's checked well by Haden.
Apollo Aarnio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aarnio swings for the body but Haden moves out of range.
Aarnio avoids the body shot from Haden.
Aarnio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aarnio slips under a jab.
Nice cross by Aarnio.
Haden lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Haden misses with a hook
and Aarnio counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Aarnio throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aarnio lands with a right hand.
Haden misses the jab.
Aarnio is looking to counter punch.
Haden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aarnio.
Haden throws an overhand right that lands on Aarnio's shoulder, as Aarnio tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Aarnio scores with a hook to the body. Haden takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aarnio shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Haden eats them both and turns towards Aarnio to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#It looks like ZaDarius Haden has been cut.
Haden swings for the body but Aarnio moves out of range.
Aarnio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haden.
Aarnio 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.
Haden takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Haden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aarnio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Haden shoots in but no luck this time. #KD#
Aarnio lands a big head kick that sends Haden tumbling to the mat! Aarnio takes a step backwards and waves Haden back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aarnio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haden.
Haden looks to score with a jab to the body but Aarnio is just out of range.
Haden shoots in for a takedown but Aarnio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Haden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aarnio is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
Aarnio wants to land a leg kick but Haden is out of range.
Haden ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Haden scores with a hook to the body. Aarnio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aarnio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aarnio scores with a body shot.
Aarnio throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Aarnio throws a chopping leg kick but Haden manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Aarnio just misses with a punch to the body.
Aarnio cracks Haden with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Aarnio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haden manages to avoid it.
Haden avoids the head kick by Aarnio. #TD2#
Haden drives through with a takedown into Aarnio's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T3#
Haden wants to control from the top but Aarnio keeps moving.
Aarnio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haden is one step ahead there.
Haden is looking to work some ground and pound but Aarnio has wrist control.
Haden looking to sit in guard and control but Aarnio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Haden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aarnio is one step ahead there.
ZaDarius Haden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Haden managing to control the position.
Haden wants to sweep but no luck.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... ZaDarius Haden!
ZaDarius Haden very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 194
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Haden misses with a right hand
and Riker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Haden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Riker throws a body shot but no joy.
Haden fails with the takedown.
Haden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Riker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Haden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden walks into a straight right hand from Riker.
Riker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Haden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Riker.
Haden scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Haden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Riker.
Haden throws a body punch but Riker moves out of range.
A jab from Haden misses.
Riker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Haden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Riker feints the counter takedown.
Haden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haden misses with a jab to the body
and Riker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Haden 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.
Riker digs a good body shot into Haden's ribs.
Haden connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Riker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haden.
Haden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riker moves away.#T2#
Haden throws a sloppy body shot
and Riker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Haden fails with the takedown
letting Riker counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haden connects with a jab.
Haden slips a straight right by Riker.
Haden on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Haden darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Riker misses with a right hand
and Riker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Riker throws a shot from downtown. Haden moves away and avoids it.
Haden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Riker.
Haden walks into a jab.#T3#
Riker wants to clinch up but Haden keeps it at a distance.
Haden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riker manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Riker coming out on top.
Riker throws a hook but Haden blocks it.
Haden misses with a hook
and Riker counters with a straight right hand.
Haden moves out of range as Riker strikes.
Riker fails to land with a series of punches.
Haden misses with a body punch
and Riker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like ZaDarius Haden has been cut.
Riker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haden manages to avoid it.
Haden takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Haden misses the target. #T4##TD#
Haden closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Riker's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haden trying to control the position from guard on top but Riker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riker looking to control.
Riker being controlled here, momentarily.
Riker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Haden postures up and lands a big shot to Riker's brow.
Riker pulls Haden in close to prevent any damage.
Haden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but William Riker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on ZaDarius Haden's cut.
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#
Haden works the jab nicely.
Riker moves away from the strike by Haden.
Haden scores with a jab to the body.
Haden scores with a jab to the body.
Haden shoots in for a takedown but Riker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Riker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Riker feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Haden keeping moving, preventing Riker from controlling successfully.
Riker throwing strikes from guard but Haden blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Riker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Riker throws an elbow that misses. Haden uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Riker's guard. Nice move by Haden!#REVR##T1#
Haden trying to control the position from guard on top but Riker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Riker has his foot on Haden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haden works his way back into a safe position though.
Haden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haden trying to control the position from guard on top but Riker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Haden's guard. #REVB#
Riker is stalling in the full guard.
Riker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Haden works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Haden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Riker manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Riker is on top in guard. #REVB#
Haden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Riker manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Haden lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Riker is trying to control the position but Haden postures up.
Haden slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Haden lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3#
Haden tries to move into full mount but can't pass Riker's legs.
Riker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Haden trying to control the position but Riker is working away.
Riker isn't going anywhere.
ZaDarius Haden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Riker is trying to control Haden's posture but Haden avoids it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Haden looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Riker is avoiding damage well.
Haden laying and praying for a moment but Riker takes advantage and regains half guard.
Haden is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Haden thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Riker's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haden seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Haden sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Riker defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on ZaDarius Haden's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Riker scores with a jab. Haden acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Riker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haden swings widly with a right hand
and Riker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Riker takes one to the chin there.
Haden throws a body punch but Riker moves out of range.
Jab from Haden.
Haden misses with an uppercut.
Haden tries for a takedown but Riker circles away easily
and Riker counters with a stiff right hand. #KD2#
Riker drops Haden with a left and a right! Oh, Haden is hurt - Riker dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC2#Haden is rocked!
Haden has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haden is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Oh Haden is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Riker seems to be looking for submissions.
Haden seems to have got his legs back now.
Riker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Haden is trying to get back to full guard.
Haden is staying active underneath Riker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Haden keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Haden holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Riker is nestled in close to Haden, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Haden won't allow Riker to pass to mount.
Haden is looking for a sweep. Riker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Riker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Haden is trying to maintain the position but Riker is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Riker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Haden doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Riker.
Riker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Riker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Riker thows a huge punch but Haden dodges it nicely.
Haden is looking for a sweep. Riker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Riker is trying to control the action in half guard but Haden is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Riker controlling the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Riker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haden keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Haden missing with a left hand there. Riker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Haden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riker throws out the jab. #CL2#
Riker moves into the clinch.
Haden lands with a light punch inside.
Haden struggles to land a body shot inside as Riker controls his hands. #BC#
Haden breaks from the clinch.
William Riker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haden ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Haden with a hook.
Haden throws a right hand that misses
and Riker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Haden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haden. Riker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haden misses the shot to the body.
Haden takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Riker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riker throws a jab when Haden was well out of range.
Haden scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Riker walks into a straight right hand from Haden.

And that's the end of the fight!
William Riker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Riker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Riker!
After winning the bout, William Riker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 182
Date: Sep 14, 2022

#R1#
Haden keeps the fight on the outside.
Araujo fails with a takedown attempt.
Haden leaves Araujo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Araujo is defended easily by Haden.
ZaDarius Haden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Araujo.
Haden loads up on a big right hand but Araujo slips the punch.
Haden throws a hook but Araujo blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Araujo enables Haden to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Araujo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Haden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Araujo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haden is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1##SUB2#
Araujo looking for a guillotine here but Haden defends easily. #SUB2#
Araujo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Araujo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Haden gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Araujo has an active guard here but Haden has managed to pass into half guard.
Haden perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Haden wants to take a breather but Araujo is having none of it.
Araujo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Araujo tries to roll over but Haden keeps him under control.
Haden is looking to advance position but Araujo won't allow it.
Araujo is staying active underneath Haden, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Araujo wants to improve his position but Haden is controlling well.
Haden is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Haden sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Araujo defending well though. #T3#
Haden is nestled in close to Araujo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Haden trying to control from half guard but Araujo is working away.
Araujo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
Araujo is looking to improve his position.
Araujo is trying to maintain the position but Haden is very close to passing his half guard.
Haden prevents Araujo from improving his position.#SUB2#
Haden moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Araujo.#T4#
Araujo is looking for a sweep.
Haden grinds an elbow into Araujo's temple.
Araujo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Haden wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Haden is looking to take a break and control but Araujo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Araujo taking punishment in the form of punches.
Araujo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Araujo wants to improve his position but Haden is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Haden moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Araujo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden 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##TD#
Haden darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Haden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Araujo can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Araujo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Araujo is staying active underneath Haden, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
ZaDarius Haden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Haden controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo is not content to let Haden control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haden is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Araujo!
Araujo tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1#
Haden punishing his opponent with strikes.
Haden dominating with strikes here.
Araujo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Haden working a defensive guard but Araujo manages to pass into side control anyway.
Haden is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gunner's School of Combat, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Haden stops Araujo from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Araujo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Haden is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Haden throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so. #SUB2#
Araujo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Araujo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Haden can't do much from the bottom here.
Araujo wants to control for a moment but Haden uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Araujo trying to control from half guard but Haden is working away.
Haden wants to control but Araujo is keeping busy. #T3#
Haden gets full guard.
Araujo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haden keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully.
Haden wants to sweep but no luck.
Haden keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Haden misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Araujo counters with a shoot takedown. Haden fights it but they end up in guard. #T4#
Araujo is looking to advance position but Haden has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Araujo is desperately trying to improve his position but Haden has a good base and remains in mount.
Haden controlling the pace for now.
Haden trying to control but Araujo is having none of it.
Araujo is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Haden stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Haden wants it to stay on the feet.
Araujo tries to clinch but Haden is having none of it.
Haden throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Araujo counters with a takedown into side control.
Haden is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Haden is not content to let Araujo control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Araujo swings around for an armbar but Haden sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Araujo's guard.#T1#
Haden wants to control from the top but Araujo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Araujo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Haden won't allow Araujo to sweep him here.
Haden scoring with punches to the head and body.
Haden works over Araujo with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Araujo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Araujo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Haden is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Araujo.
Araujo is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Haden lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Araujo down.
Araujo tries to improve position but can't.
Araujo regains half guard.#SUB2#
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Haden pulls his head out easily.
Haden lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Haden trying to control from half guard but Araujo is working away.
Araujo wants to get back to full guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Haden here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Haden controlling the action here.
Haden takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Well, if Haden is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB2#
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Haden pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
Haden is keen to just control but Araujo is a slippery customer.
Araujo tries to roll over but Haden keeps him under control.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Araujo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Haden works his way into side control.
Araujo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
ZaDarius Haden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Araujo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Haden performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Haden jumps into side control!

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 ZaDarius Haden.
Well Haden 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 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ZaDarius Haden!
After the big win, ZaDarius Haden made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 169
Date: Aug 10, 2022

#R1#
Haden looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Viking has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shark Tank Private Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Viking pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haden throws a looping overhand right but Viking ducks down to avoid it.
Viking throws a lazy right hand but Haden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haden throws out a loose jab but Viking uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haden scores with a shot to the body.
Viking throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#It looks like ZaDarius Haden has been cut.
Viking misses with a head kick.
Haden on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Haden slips under a jab.
Viking keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haden.
A punch lands to the side of Haden 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haden misses with a looping right.
Haden avoids the head kick by Viking.
Viking misses with a straight left.
Viking connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Techno Viking seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Viking throws a head kick but Haden moves out of range.
Viking misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Haden counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Viking!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viking manages to work his way to half guard, despite Haden's best efforts.
Haden passes the guard and advances to mount!
Viking can't escape the position.
Haden has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Viking's face. #ES#
Viking bucks Haden off and manages to get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viking's jab looks to have found its range, popping Haden under the eye.
Haden 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.
Haden swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Viking.
Haden tries to move into range but Viking moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Haden takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T2##KD#
Haden ducks straight into an uppercut from Viking and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Haden manages to regain guard straight away. #ROC#Haden is rocked!
Viking wants to stand but Haden is controlling his posture from full guard.
Viking engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Haden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Haden 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.
Viking controlling from the top position. #T3#
Viking has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Haden is proving hard to escape from.
Viking 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Viking controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Haden clobbers Viking with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Viking tries to clinch up but Haden circles away and keeps his distance.
Viking keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haden.
Haden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Haden lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The fighters circling - Viking throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Viking manages to avoid it.#CL#
Viking moves into range and clinches up with Haden.
A short right from Haden.
Haden throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Haden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Viking misses with a punch on the inside.
Haden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Viking holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haden cracks Viking with a nice body shot.
Viking stops a takedown attempt from Haden. #BC2#
Haden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Viking uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haden.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Techno Viking dominated that round.
The cut man is working on ZaDarius Haden's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Viking throws the left hand but Haden avoids the punch easily.
Haden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Viking is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Haden misses.
Viking misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Haden decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Viking's guard.
Haden postures up and lands a big shot to Viking's brow.
Haden throwing strikes from guard but Viking blocks nicely.
Viking is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Haden is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viking utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Viking tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Viking is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Haden content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Viking avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Haden trying to control but Viking is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Haden is working Viking over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Haden trying to control the position from guard on top but Viking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Haden shoots for a takedown but Viking saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#KD#
Viking lands a high kick to the side of Haden's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Viking dives into guard, looking to finish.
Haden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Viking wants to stand but Haden is controlling his posture from full guard.
Haden has control of Viking's left arm, preventing Viking from doing any damage.
Haden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Viking preventing the sweep.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Viking controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viking's corner calls for a 1-2. Viking obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#That has opened up ZaDarius Haden's cut even more.
Viking tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Viking tried to score with a low kick but Haden checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haden. Viking does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haden stuns Viking with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Haden lands an overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haden. Viking does a little dance to reset his feet.
Viking uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haden.
Techno Viking is winning the standup battle so far.
Viking connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Techno Viking is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Viking doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Viking connects with a high kick.
Haden will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Haden scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Viking fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big left from Viking misses.
Haden is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Haden moves away from the strike by Viking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Viking, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Viking throws a lazy uppercut
and Haden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Viking walks into a left hand.
Haden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haden fails to land the takedown.
Techno Viking has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ZaDarius Haden.
Haden walks into a jab.
Viking has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Viking on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Haden shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Viking is looking for a sweep. Haden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but ZaDarius Haden will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on ZaDarius Haden's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A head kick misses from Viking.
Haden looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Haden bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Viking's head.
Haden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Viking ducks right into an uppercut from Haden.
Viking throws a poor cross that misses
and Haden counters with a stiff right hand.
Haden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Viking.#CL#
Viking closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Haden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Viking misses.
Viking slips a jab from Haden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden looks to land a combination. Viking sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC2#Viking is rocked!
Viking misses with a head kick.
Oh Viking is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viking is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haden.
Viking leaves his chin hanging out and Haden seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Viking crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). ZaDarius Haden!
ZaDarius Haden managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 160
Date: Jul 08, 2022

#R1#
Haden lands with a cross. #CUT#It looks like Expendable Crewman V has been cut.
Expendable Crewman V seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haden slips under a jab.
Haden looks to land a left hand but Crewman V moved out of range nicely.
Crewman V misses with a straight right.
Crewman V throws an off balance right hand
and Haden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haden scores with the left hand. Crewman V knows he should have avoided that one.
Haden lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crewman V at a distance.
Crewman V misses with a hook
and Haden counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crewman V thinking.
Haden 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.
Crewman V missing with a left hand there. Haden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Haden half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Haden slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Crewman V misses with a left hand #TD#
and Haden counters with a single leg into guard. Crewman V didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haden with a flurry of punches that miss.
Haden stays in close to Crewman V's body and controls the position.
Haden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crewman V swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haden trying to move into half guard but instead Crewman V has managed to sweep!#REVB##T1#
Haden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crewman V is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Crewman V stands and steps away. Haden gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Crewman V lands with an overhand left.
Crewman V ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haden moves away.
Crewman V swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crewman V misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Haden counters with a right hand to the body.
Crewman V lands with a good body shot.
Haden ducks under a wild hook from Crewman V.
Haden changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Haden lands a glancing blow to the side of Crewman V's head.
Haden ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Haden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Haden misses the target.#T2##TD#
Haden shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crewman V keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully.
Haden throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crewman V working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haden.
Haden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Haden throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Crewman V utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Haden slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Haden throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Crewman V swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crewman V misses with a hook
and Haden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crewman V misses with a left hand
and Haden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crewman V doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Crewman V rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Haden counters with a crisp right that sends Crewman V to the canvas! Haden follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). ZaDarius Haden!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, ZaDarius Haden made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 154
Date: Jun 15, 2022

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Spong or perhaps it was just good defense by Haden, which made it look bad.
Haden has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight.
Haden fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Haden misses with a looping right.#TD#
Haden throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Spong tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Haden is in Spong's guard.
Haden content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Haden wants to pass the guard but Spong is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Spong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden cracks Spong with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Spong looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Haden passes into side control. #T1#
Spong is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Spong is trying to control Haden's posture but Haden avoids it.
Spong is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Spong is trying to get back to half guard.
Spong looking for a sweep but Haden has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Spong is looking to improve his position but Haden isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Haden wants to control the pace but Spong is squirming around nicely.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Haden cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Spong keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Haden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Spong is squirming around, avoiding Haden's attempts to control the action.
Haden has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Haden cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Spong sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Spong trying to control here.
Haden tries to pass to full mount but Spong defends it.
Haden misses with a head shot. Spong uses the momentum to regain guard.
Haden postures up.
Haden trying to control the position from guard on top but Spong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spong wants to control but Haden passes easily into half guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Spong tries to get to full guard but Haden has control of the leg.
Spong trying to hold on to Haden's head to control him but Haden postures up.
Well, if Haden is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB2#
Spong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haden performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Spong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haden scores with a body shot.
ZaDarius Haden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spong throws a right hand that misses
and Haden counters with a stiff right hand.
Spong doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Haden counters with a left to the body.
Spong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Haden avoids it really well and circles away.
Haden connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spong throws out a loose jab but Haden uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Spong scores with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like ZaDarius Haden has been cut.
Haden fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Haden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spong can do to turn this around?
Spong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Spong misses with an uppercut. Haden saw that one coming.
Haden swings for the body but Spong moves out of range.
Spong looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Haden darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Spong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Spong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Spong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Spong keeping full guard, as Haden tries to pass.
Spong keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully.
Haden stopping the sweep attempt from Spong.
Haden wants to control from the top but Spong keeps moving.
Haden with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Spong keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully.
Haden engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
ZaDarius Haden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Haden trying to keep a closed guard but Spong is proving a slippery customer.
Haden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Haden looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Spong wants to sweep but no luck.
Haden slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Spong is trying to escape the position but Haden is controlling the position.
Haden connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Spong some visible discomfort.
Spong tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Haden presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Haden wants to control the pace but Spong is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on ZaDarius Haden's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Haden just misses with a punch to the body.
ZaDarius Haden is winning the standup battle so far.
Haden works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Spong avoids the body shot from Haden.
A jab from Haden finds it's way through Spong's defenses.
Nice jab there from Haden.
Haden misses with a body shot.
Haden uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Spong fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden blocks a jab.
Haden connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spong. Spong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Horrible takedown attempt by Spong or perhaps it was just good defense by Haden, which made it look bad. #T1#
Haden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Spong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haden.
Spong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spong shoots in for a double leg but Haden sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
ZaDarius Haden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Spong.
Spong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Haden counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Haden.
Spong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spong has momentary wrist control but Haden slips an elbow through the middle.
Haden is in close to Spong's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Haden throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Spong trying to control the position.
Spong looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Spong keeping full guard, as Haden tries to pass.
Haden postures up in Spong's guard and throws a big left but Spong blocks it.
Haden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Haden controls the pace.#SUB2#
Spong has his foot on Haden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haden works his way back into a safe position though.
Haden chips away with some ground and pound.
Haden slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Haden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
Spong is looking to sweep but instead, Haden has passed into half guard.
Spong is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Haden scores with a couple of nice shots.
Haden trying to pass the guard but Spong defending well.
Haden is looking to take a break and control but Spong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Haden moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Spong.
Spong is letting Haden control him for a moment. #T4#
Haden lands a few punches from side control.
ZaDarius Haden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spong is being controlled here.
Haden lands an elbow.
Spong is looking for a sweep.
Haden is looking to take a break and control but Spong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haden moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
ZaDarius Haden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Haden 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ZaDarius Haden!
ZaDarius Haden really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 147
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Haden throws out a loose jab but Manivong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haden 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.
Manivong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
ZaDarius Haden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haden just misses with a punch to the body.
Haden stuffs the takedown.
Manivong 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.
Manivong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haden.
Manivong appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Manivong clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Haden on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manivong.
Manivong misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manivong tries to throw a body punch but Haden avoids it by throwing Manivong back against the cage.
Haden misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Manivong.
Haden tries to work over Manivong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haden blocks a body shot from Manivong.
Haden takes a shot to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Manivong 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.
Manivong lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Manivong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Haden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manivong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manivong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manivong looking for a takedown.
Manivong throws a punch but it's blocked by Haden.
Haden gets underhooks to prevent Manivong's takedown attempt.
ZaDarius Haden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akuma Manivong.#TD#
Haden has clasped his hands together around Manivong's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Manivong is trying to improve his position.
Manivong sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Manivong tries to get to full guard but Haden has control of the leg.
Manivong on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Manivong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Haden thows a huge punch but Manivong dodges it nicely. #T2#
Manivong is looking to improve his position.
Haden landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Haden trying to control from half guard but Manivong is working away. #SUB2#
Manivong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Haden pulls his head out easily.
Manivong is pressing down on Haden's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Haden showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Haden avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3##SUB2#
Manivong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Haden can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Manivong keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully.
Manivong keeping full guard, as Haden tries to pass.
Manivong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Manivong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Haden is aware though and is defending well.
Manivong keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Manivong looking to control but Haden passes into half guard.
Manivong is trying to control but can't.
Manivong is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Haden jumps into side control!
Manivong is not content to let Haden control the position.
Manivong struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haden lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Manivong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Haden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manivong throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Haden's head.
Haden misses with a hook
and Manivong counters with a left to the body.
Manivong is looking to score with low kicks.
Haden attempts a counter takedown but Manivong avoids it well and moves away.
Haden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Haden bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Manivong sneaks out the side door and pushes Haden away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haden throws a left and a right that both miss
and Manivong counters with a low kick, right behind Haden 's knee.
Haden gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Manivong counters with a nice uppercut.
Haden misses with a right hand
and Manivong counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Haden! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Akuma Manivong!
Akuma Manivong 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 141
Date: May 01, 2022

#R1#
Lampi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haden.
Lampi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lampi scores with a body shot.
Lampi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Haden connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lampi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lampi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Helsinki Private Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Lampi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Haden misses with a looping right.
Lampi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lampi misses the shot to the body.
Haden jabs Lampi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
No luck for Haden with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Lampi staying out of range there.
Haden slips a straight right by Lampi.#TD2#
Lampi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Haden postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Haden controlling from the top position.
Lampi working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Lampi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Haden can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2##SUB#
Haden got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lampi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Haden has managed to get both his arms back between Lampi's legs - danger averted.
Lampi keeping full guard, as Haden tries to pass.
Lampi trying to control the position.
Haden sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lampi's guard.
Haden wants to pass the guard but Lampi is defending well. #T3#
Lampi is looking to improve his position.
Haden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lampi keeps working.
Haden content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Haden cracks Lampi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Haden scores with a jab to the body.
Haden 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.
Haden has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL#
Lampi clinches up with Haden and pushes him back against the cage.
Lampi working aggressively here. #BC2#
Haden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Haden moves out of range as Lampi strikes.
ZaDarius Haden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haden checks a leg kick.
Lampi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Haden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haden lands a body shot.
A jab from Haden misses.
Haden is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lampi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Haden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Lampi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Haden.
Lampi swings for the body but Haden moves out of range.
Lampi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Haden! But no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Lampi there.
Haden swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lampi.
Haden lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Haden gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lampi counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like ZaDarius Haden has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lampi misses with a left hand
and Haden counters with a nice uppercut.
Haden has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Haden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lampi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lampi misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Haden misses with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Haden darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Haden throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lampi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Haden's knee momentarily.
Haden throws a body punch but Lampi moves out of range.
Lampi throwing a counter right hand but Haden manages to avoid it.
Haden looks to land a left hand but Lampi moved out of range nicely.
Haden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lampi.
Haden connects with the punch.
Lampi throws a looping overhand right but Haden ducks down to avoid it.
Haden looks to throw the jab but Lampi is out of range.
Lampi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lampi is looking to counter punch.
Nice straight punches there by Lampi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lampi.
Lampi connects with a leg kick.
Eemeli Lampi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Lampi just misses with a punch to the body.
Haden throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lampi counters with a straight right hand.
Lampi throws the kick towards the body but Haden avoids it.
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!
Haden drops his hands momentarily and Lampi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Haden shoots in for a takedown but Lampi shows good takedown defense.
Lampi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Haden looking to score a takedown here. Lampi is defending well but Haden drives through and ends up in Lampi's guard.
Lampi looking to control. #SUB#
Lampi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Haden slips nicely into half guard.
Lampi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Haden takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Haden prevents Lampi from improving his position.
Haden seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lampi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lampi wants to control but Haden is keeping busy.
Haden trying to control from half guard but Lampi is working away.
Haden lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Haden prevents Lampi from improving his position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lampi is refusing to be controlled, as Haden sits in half guard.
Lampi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haden.
Haden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lampi keeps working. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Haden connects with a looping right hand.
Haden shoots in looking for a takedown but Lampi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Haden's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Eemeli Lampi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ZaDarius Haden.
Lampi throws a sloppy head kick and Haden moves out of range easily. #CL#
Lampi clinches.
Haden blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but ZaDarius Haden will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on ZaDarius Haden's cut.
That's time! Lampi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Lampi misses with a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Haden misses.
Eemeli Lampi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Haden. Lampi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haden jabs Lampi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Haden scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab lands there for Lampi.
Lampi misses with an uppercut.
ZaDarius Haden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haden shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lampi defends it nicely.
As Haden backs away, Lampi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden throws a one two combo. #T1#
Lampi scores with a jab to the head.
Haden scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lampi connects with a right hand. Haden shakes it off.
Haden lands a jab to Lampi's midsection.
Haden shoots in for a takedown but Lampi shows good takedown defense.
Lampi slips a straight right by Haden.#KD#
Lampi cracks Haden with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Haden looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lampi finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haden misses with a combination #KD#
and Lampi counters with a nice right hand that sends Haden toppling to the canvas! Haden scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lampi finish him?!#ROC#Haden is rocked!
Lampi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haden swings for the body but Lampi moves out of range. #T2#
Lampi looks to score with a jab to the body but Haden is just out of range.
Haden swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lampi. Haden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haden scores with a nice strike.
Haden throws a body shot but no joy.
Haden looks to throw the jab but Lampi is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Lampi misses the target.
Lampi looks to land a left hand but Haden moved out of range nicely.
Haden misses with a straight right.
It looked like Lampi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Haden on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lampi throws the left hand but Haden avoids the punch easily.
Haden throws a combination that misses #KD#
and Lampi counters with a nice right hand that sends Haden toppling to the canvas! Haden scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lampi finish him?!
Haden is still on wobbly legs! Can Lampi finish him?
A big left from Haden misses.
Haden seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Lampi throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Haden counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Haden. #SUB#
Lampi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Haden seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Haden wants to pass the guard but Lampi is keeping the position.
Haden wants to control from the top but Lampi keeps moving. #T4#
Lampi controls Haden momentarily but Haden frees himself. #SUB#
Lampi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Haden controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
ZaDarius Haden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Haden wants to control from the top but Lampi keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Haden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lampi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Eemeli Lampi!
An out of breath Eemeli Lampi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 129
Date: Mar 20, 2022

#R1#
Haden tests Morgan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Haden lands a jab to the head.
Morgan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haden. That did some damage!
Haden connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Morgan throws an overhand right that lands on Haden's shoulder, as Haden tries to avoid the shot.
Morgan 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.
Morgan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Haden checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Haden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morgan moves away.
Haden throws a series of punches but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan looks to score with a jab to the body but Haden is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Haden misses its target.
Morgan misses with a straight left.
Morgan misses with a looping right.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Haden tries to work over Morgan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morgan blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Haden changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Morgan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Haden moves out of range as Morgan strikes.
Morgan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Haden throws a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Morgan.
Morgan lunges at Haden with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Haden's hand.
Haden lands a nice looking body shot.
Morgan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hadens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Haden paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Haden has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight.
Haden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morgan throws out the jab.
Haden swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Haden misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Morgan gets a clinch. #BC#
Haden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Haden counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Morgan!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haden in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T2#
Morgan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Haden has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Morgan is looking for a sweep.
Morgan is pushing Haden's head away, looking to escape. Haden manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haden taking a break here but Morgan is having none of it and regains half guard.
Haden trying to control the pace.
Morgan moves into full guard. #T3#
Haden prevents Morgan from getting back to his feet.
Morgan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haden.
Morgan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Haden engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Haden throws a big shot that misses.
Haden scores with a jab. Morgan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Morgan moves forwards but Haden connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Haden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morgan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Haden is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
Haden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morgan.
Morgan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Haden slips a jab from Morgan.
Morgan throws a body shot but no joy.
Haden connects with a nice looking jab.
Haden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morgan was well out of range. Poor timing from Haden.
Morgan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haden.
A nice side step and Morgan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Morgan takes a swing at Haden's ribcage but misses.
Haden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
Haden works the jab nicely.
Haden closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morgan throws out the jab.
Morgan defending well as Haden loads up on a big left hand.
Morgan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A combination from Morgan does no damage.
Morgan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Haden finds it's way round the side to connect with Morgan's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Haden on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Morgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haden was well out of range. Poor timing from Morgan.
An attempted straight right counter from Haden misses the target.
Haden tests Morgan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Haden misses with a looping right.
Haden bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Morgan's head backwards.
Morgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morgan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Morgan misses with an uppercut.
Haden moves away from the strike by Morgan.
Haden uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Morgan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Haden swings for the body but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Morgan connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Haden on the side of the head.
Haden takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
ZaDarius Haden is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Morgan tries to clinch up.
Haden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morgan.
Morgan swings for the body but Haden moves out of range.
Haden missing with a left hand there. Morgan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morgan thows a leg kick but Haden checks it #TD#
and Haden counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morgan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Haden is fighting to break Morgan's control of his arms but Morgan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Haden trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Morgan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Haden controls the pace.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully. #T2#
Haden wants to pass the guard but Morgan is keeping the position.
Morgan 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.
Morgan controls Haden momentarily but Haden frees himself. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Haden misses with a takedown
and Morgan counters with a stiff right hand.
Morgan cracks Haden with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Morgan throws a body shot but no joy.
Haden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haden jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
A slow jab from Haden misses its intended target.
Haden shoots in for a takedown but Morgan shows good takedown defense.
Morgan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Haden moves out of range as Morgan strikes.
Haden appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Morgan moves out of range of the strikes.
Haden lands a jab.
Morgan thuds a left hand into Haden's body.
Haden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morgan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jack Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haden moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD#
Morgan gets caught napping as Haden dives in and scores a takedown. Morgan manages to retain guard.
Morgan trying to control the position.
Haden scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Morgan being controlled here, momentarily.
Haden is fighting to break Morgan's control of his arms but Morgan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Haden wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Morgan seems keen to control Haden's posture.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgan wants to hit a sweep here but Haden passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Morgan there!
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 ZaDarius Haden 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#
Haden ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.
Morgan misses with a straight left.
Haden looks for a takedown but Morgan sprawls well.
Morgan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Haden with a body shot.
Haden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Morgan misses with a looping right.
Haden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haden moves out of range as Morgan throws a body kick.
Donk. Morgan catches Haden right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Morgan misses.
Morgan misses with a wild combination.
Haden checks a leg kick nicely.
Haden attempts a counter takedown but Morgan avoids it well and moves away.
Haden slips under a jab.#T1#
Haden slips under a jab.
Morgan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Haden connects with a good right hand that stumbles Morgan. Morgan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Haden takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Haden lands a nice shot to the body.
Haden lands a right hook to the body.
Haden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morgan.
Haden tries to counter with a takedown but Morgan is quick to defend against it.
A low kick from Morgan misses #TD#
and Haden counters with a single leg into guard. Morgan didn't expect that.
Morgan is trying to keep Haden in close.
Haden wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Morgan is looking to stand up but Haden isn't so interested in that idea.
Jack Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Haden keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Morgan's head.
Haden stopping the sweep attempt from Morgan.
Morgan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Haden's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Morgan tries to bum rush Haden with a series of wild strikes but Haden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Morgan misses.
Haden throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Haden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Haden looks to score with a jab to the body but Morgan is just out of range.
Morgan throws a lazy right hand but Haden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morgan misses with a straight left.
Morgan connects with an inside leg kick.
Haden moves out of range of the leg kick from Morgan.
Haden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morgan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Haden's knee momentarily.
Morgan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haden.
Haden scores with a nice right hand.
Haden checks the leg kick nicely there.
Haden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morgan.
Haden half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Haden throws a hook but Morgan blocks it.
Haden misses with a straight right.
Haden pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Morgan dodges the punch combination from Haden.
Morgan with a nice cross.
Morgan looks to throw the jab but Haden is out of range.
Haden tries for a takedown but Morgan circles away easily
and Morgan counters with a straight right hand.
ZaDarius Haden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Haden.
Morgan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Haden. Haden circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Morgan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Morgan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haden.
Haden throws a body shot but no joy.
Morgan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Haden connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Morgan scrambles back to his feet.
Morgan takes one to the chin there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Morgan.
I think Haden 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 120
Date: Feb 18, 2022

#R1#
Haden walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Haden misses the shot to the body.
Balkan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Balkan lands with a straight right. Haden didn't see that one coming.
Balkan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haden swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A cross from Balkan lands.
Balkan's corner calls for a 1-2. Balkan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boris Balkan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haden swings for the body but Balkan moves out of range.
Balkan throws an overhand right that lands on Haden's shoulder, as Haden tries to avoid the shot.
Haden has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight.
Balkan misses with a left hand
and Haden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Balkan slaps away a takedown attempt from Haden, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Haden shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balkan wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Balkan actively working from the bottom here.
Haden throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Balkan is staying active underneath Haden, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Haden scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Haden trying to mount his opponent but Balkan defends it.
Haden prevents Balkan from improving his position.
Haden thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Balkan's head. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ground and pound from Haden.
Haden sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Haden stalling away here and it's allowed Balkan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Haden looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Haden content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Balkan has locked up a guillotine! Balkan's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Haden is holding on here and Balkan must be using up a lot of energy. Haden has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Balkan gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Boris Balkan!
After winning the bout, Boris Balkan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 112
Date: Jan 21, 2022

#R1#
Haden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Republic was well out of range. Poor timing from Haden.
Haden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Republic moves away.
A little jabbing left from Republic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Haden there.
Republic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Haden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Republic manages to avoid it.
Haden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Republic throws out a counter right but Haden avoids it with no problem.
Haden throws a jab when Republic was well out of range.
A nice side step and Republic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden swings for the body but Republic moves out of range.
Republic throws out a counter right but Haden avoids it with no problem.
Haden throws a hook but Republic avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Haden misses the target.
Haden throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Republic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Haden misses the jab.
Haden throws the left hand but Republic avoids the punch easily.
Republic slips under a jab from Haden.
ZaDarius Haden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haden swings for the body but Republic moves out of range.
Republic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Republic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Republic throws out a counter right but Haden avoids it with no problem.
Haden throws a series of punches but Republic avoids them all with ease.
A nice side step and Republic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Haden lands with a shot to the body.
Haden thuds a left hand into Republic's body.
Republic wants to clinch up but Haden keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Haden throws a right hand that misses
and Republic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Haden scores with a nice head shot.
Haden throws a body punch but Republic moves out of range.
Haden throws a body shot but no joy.
Republic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Haden with a poor takedown
and Republic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Haden shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Republic pinned against the cage. Republic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Haden misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Republic misses.
Haden missing with a left hand there. Republic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Republic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Haden rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Haden keeps the fight on the outside.
Haden takes a swing at Republic's ribcage but misses.
Republic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haden.
Republic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Haden with a body shot.
Republic slips a straight right by Haden.
Republic wants to counter with a clinch but Haden pushes him away.
Haden throws a body shot but no joy.
Republic throws out a counter right but Haden avoids it with no problem.
Haden throws a jab when Republic was well out of range.
Republic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Haden shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Republic defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ZaDarius Haden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Haden there.#T4#
Republic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Republic is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Haden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Haden throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Republic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Republic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Republic ducks under a wild hook from Haden.
A nice side step and Republic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Republic staying out of range there.
Republic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Republic defending well as Haden loads up on a big left hand.
Republic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Haden takes a swing at Republic's ribcage but misses.
Republic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Republic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Republic defending well as Haden loads up on a big left hand.
Republic throws out a counter right but Haden avoids it with no problem.
Republic tries to clinch there but Haden circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Haden.
Haden misses with an uppercut
and Republic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Haden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haden dives in and grabs Republic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Republic pushes down on Haden's head and hops out.
Republic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Haden with a body shot.#T1##CL2#
Republic moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Haden breaks the clinch.
ZaDarius Haden is winning the standup battle so far.
Haden looks to land a left hand but Republic moved out of range nicely.
Republic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Haden.
Haden misses with a lunging right hand
and Republic counters with a straight right hand.
Haden shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Republic pinned against the cage. Republic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ZaDarius Haden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haden misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Republic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Haden gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Republic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Haden takes a swing at Republic's ribcage but misses.
Haden wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD#
Haden decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #ES2#
Republic makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Haden throws a lazy uppercut
and Republic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haden misses with an uppercut. Republic saw that one coming.
It seemed like Republic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Haden lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Haden looks to land a combination but Republic avoids it well.
Good exchange - Haden coming out on top.
Republic slaps away a takedown attempt from Haden, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Republic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Republic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Haden with a body shot.
Haden thuds a left hand into Republic's body.
Haden stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Haden cracks Republic with an open hand slap.
Haden shoots in but Republic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Republic throws out a counter right but Haden avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Republic moves out of range of the strikes.
Republic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Republic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Haden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Republic.
Republic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haden.
Republic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haden.
It seemed like Republic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Haden here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Haden listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Haden misses the body punch
and Republic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Republic defending well as Haden loads up on a big left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Haden as he connects with a hook.
Haden looks for a takedown but Republic sprawls well.
Haden misses with a takedown attempt
and Republic counters with a stiff right hand.
Haden throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Republic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Haden misses the shot to the body.
Republic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Republic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Republic stuffs the takedown attempt from Haden. Haden gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ZaDarius Haden. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Haden misses with a straight right.
A countering left hand to the body from Republic misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Haden.
Republic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Haden is looking to counter punch.
Haden with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Republic counter with a right hand.
Haden lands a slapping body shot.
Haden closes this distance looking for a takedown but Republic circles away.
Haden connects with a body shot.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Haden.
Banana Republic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Republic is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Haden asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Haden in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Republic is trying to buck Haden off.
Haden is chipping away with strikes.
Republic wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haden scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Republic to see if he's OK.
We've been hearing that Haden has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T3#
Haden lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Republic throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Haden in side control lands a decent elbow.
Republic takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Haden tries to move into full mount but can't pass Republic's legs.
Haden throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
ZaDarius Haden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The strikes coming from Haden are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Haden cracks Republic with a big right hand but Republic just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T4##ES2#
Republic bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Haden lands a really nice looking cross but Republic seems unphased.
ZaDarius Haden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Haden doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Republic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Haden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haden misses with the combination.
A nice side step and Republic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A telegraphed right hand from Haden misses the target.
A nice side step and Republic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

And that's the end of the fight!
ZaDarius Haden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Haden, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ZaDarius Haden!
ZaDarius Haden gave a mention to ALPHA Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 104
Date: Dec 22, 2021

#R1#
Krol throws a nice outside leg kick.
Haden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krol staying out of range there.
Krol only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Krol throws a leg kick
and Haden counters with a left to the body.
Krol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krol throws a front kick that sends Haden stumbling back into the cage.
Haden shoots and misses
and Krol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good standup being displayed there by Haden as he connects with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Krol. That's going to slow Haden down.
Haden has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight.
Good leg kick by Krol.
Haden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haden has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Krol.
Haden walks forward, straight into a front kick from Krol.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Haden misses.
Nice defenses there by Krol.
Zygmunt Krol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krol is looking to slow Haden down with leg kicks.
Haden misses with an uppercut.
Haden moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Haden blocks a leg kick.
Haden attempts a counter takedown but Krol avoids it well and moves away.
Krol avoids the body shot from Haden.
Haden throws a jab when Krol was well out of range.
Krol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haden.
Haden misses with a wild body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Haden.
Krol with the inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Krol misses.
An inside leg kick from Krol misses.
Haden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krol.
Haden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Krol throws a lazy right hand but Haden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krol buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Haden looks to throw the jab but Krol is out of range.
Krol throws a nice inside leg kick.
Haden fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Krol on the side of the head.#T2#
Haden throws a body punch but Krol moves out of range.
Krol connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Krol tries to land a leg kick but Haden saw it coming and moves away.
Haden steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Krol. That one must have hurt.
Krol moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Haden 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.
Zygmunt Krol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krol lands with a nice body kick.
A clash of legs there as Haden blocks the low kick.
Haden throws a lazy right hand but Krol sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krol connects with a good right hand that stumbles Haden. Haden circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Haden is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Krol tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Krol fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Haden checks it well. #TD#
Haden shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Haden showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haden throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Haden is controlling the pace.
Krol controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Haden perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Haden looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Haden not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Krol keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Haden is trying to control the action in half guard but Krol is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Haden is looking to advance position but Krol won't allow it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Haden missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Krol wants to control but Haden is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Haden moves out of range of the leg kick from Krol.
Haden was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Krol connects with a leg kick.
Krol keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zygmunt Krol will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Krol throws a good cross that connects.
Zygmunt Krol seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Krol connects with a solid leg kick.
Krol misses with a kick to the body.
Krol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krol throws an off balance right hand #TD#
so Haden counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Haden trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Haden is fighting to break Krol's control of his arms but Krol is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Haden looking to sit in guard and control but Krol gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Haden has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krol trying to control the position from guard on top but Haden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krol is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Haden is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Haden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Krol stays in close to Haden's body and controls the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Krol preventing the sweep.
Haden wants to hit a sweep here but Krol passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Haden there!
Haden really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Haden tries to hold on but Krol pushes him away. #T3#
Haden gets back to half guard.
Haden trying to control here.
Haden wants to get back to his feet.
Haden is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Krol seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Krol throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Haden counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Haden trying to control but Krol is working from the bottom.
Krol is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Krol working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krol is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Haden distracts Krol with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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 ZaDarius Haden will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Krol on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Krol cracks Haden with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A low kick lands for Krol.
Haden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krol wants to slow Haden down by chopping away at his legs.
Krol throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Krol connects with a solid leg kick.
Haden blocks the body kick.
Krol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haden.
Krol appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Krol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haden.
Krol feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krol throws a half hearted mid kick.
Krol bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Krol throws a leg kick but Haden checks it.
Krol feints and then cracks Haden's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Haden down.
Haden takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Krol cracks Haden with an open hand slap.
A low kick lands for Krol.
Krol slips under a jab.
Krol looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Krol scores with a nice right hand.
Krol buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Haden takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Haden keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Haden changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Krol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haden.
Krol lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice uppercut there from Haden.
Haden 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.
Haden checks a leg kick.
Krol tries to land a leg kick but Haden saw it coming and moves away.
Krol slips under a jab from Haden.#T2#
Haden swings for the body but Krol moves out of range.
Krol is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haden.
Haden attempts a counter takedown but Krol avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krol throws a jab when Haden was well out of range.
Haden misses with an uppercut. Krol saw that one coming.
Krol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haden manages to avoid it.
Krol is looking to chop away at Haden's legs.
Haden tries to counter with a takedown but Krol is quick to defend against it.
An inside leg kick lands from Krol.
Haden fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Krol avoids it really well and circles away.
Krol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haden's jab looks to have found its range, popping Krol under the eye.
Krol throws a nice inside leg kick.
Haden misses with a few strikes there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Krol. Haden shrugs it off though. #T3#
Haden throws a big shot that misses.
Krol avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krol misses with an uppercut
and Haden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krol lands with a kick to the ribs.
Krol misses with a low kick.
Krol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haden throws out the jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Krol!
Haden stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Krol.
Krol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krol has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Haden fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Haden 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.
Haden blocks a low kick nicely.
Krol thumps Haden with a low kick.#T4#
Krol closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Krol loads up on a big right hand but Haden slips the punch.
Krol throws a leg kick but Haden checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Haden on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haden works Krol's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haden dives in for a single leg takedown but Krol sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ZaDarius Haden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krol working aggressively here.
Krol is trying to break the clinch but Haden is controlling him.
Krol lands with a left to the head.
Krol swings wildly with an uppercut but Haden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haden lands a shoulder strike.
Haden tries for a takedown but Krol manages to get underhooks.
Krol cracks Haden with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Krol working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zygmunt Krol comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Krol has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... ZaDarius Haden!
An out of breath and clearly excited ZaDarius Haden thanked ALPHA Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 97
Date: Nov 20, 2021

#R1#
Haden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haden lands a body shot.
Shima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haden throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Shima gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Haden to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Haden stopping the sweep attempt from Shima.
Haden is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Shima trying to mount his opponent but Haden defends it. #T1##SUB#
Shima is looking for a kimura here.
Haden tries to get to full guard but Shima has control of the leg.
Haden is not content to let Shima control the position.
Haden works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shima looking to pass the guard.
Shima is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Haden is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Haden is looking to take a break and control but Shima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shima is trying to get back to full guard.
Haden is trying to control. Shima wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shima definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Haden seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shima does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Shima trying to control here.
Haden scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shima trying to control from the bottom.
Haden trying to pass the guard but Shima defending well.
Haden has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Haden avoids the attempt from Shima to control.
Shima is looking to improve his position but Haden isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Haden looking to control but Shima is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shima tries to lock up and control but Haden gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Haden cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Shima wants to hold on but Haden pushes him away.
Shima regains half guard.
Shima is looking to control Haden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shima avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haden trying to control from half guard but Shima is working away.
Shima is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Haden throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shima tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Haden is in Shima's guard.
Shima keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully.
Shima looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haden is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Haden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Haden working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Haden looking to sit in guard and control but Shima gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima tries to free his leg and advance position but Haden is retaining full guard.
ZaDarius Haden has got the better of the ground game so far.
Haden keeping moving, preventing Shima from controlling successfully. #T1#
Shima stays in close to Haden's body and controls the position.
Shima trying to move into half guard but instead Haden has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Haden won't allow Shima to sweep him here. #SUB#
Shima looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Haden is defending well. Shima quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Haden has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Shima celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hero Shima!
Hero Shima retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Hero Shima 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 82
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
Chontamenti misses with a series of wild punches.
Haden misses with a right hand
and Chontamenti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chontamenti keeps Haden at a distance using the push kick.
Haden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Haden bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Haden throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Haden throws a strike aimed at the side of Chontamenti's head but Chontamenti avoids it well.
Haden misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Chontamenti 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.
Chontamenti can't do much from the bottom here.
Haden wants to control but Chontamenti is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here as Haden stalls from top position.#T1#
Haden works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Chontamenti regains half guard there - taking advantage of Haden's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Chontamenti blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haden.
Chontamenti on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chontamenti is trying to get back to full guard.
Chontamenti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Haden. #T2#
Chontamenti wants to control but Haden is keeping busy.
Haden with the ground and pound but Chontamenti uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Chontamenti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Haden chips away with some ground and pound.
Haden distracts Chontamenti with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Haden forces his way into half guard.
Haden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Haden controlling the action here.
Chontamenti works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Haden looking to pass the guard.
Haden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Haden is looking to work some ground and pound but Chontamenti has wrist control.
Chontamenti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Haden stands and throws Chontamenti's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Haden trying to control the action but Chontamenti is working from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Haden creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haden is putting a hurting on Chontamenti here, landing some big shots from side control.
Chontamenti takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Haden is trying to ground and pound but Chontamenti uses the momentary lack of control by Haden to regain half guard.
Haden controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chontamenti is not content to let Haden control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Chontamenti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chontamenti scores with a jab. Haden acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chontamenti connects with a jab.#TD#
Haden closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chontamenti is looking to regain half guard here but Haden keeps moving and retains side control.
Haden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chontamenti keeps working.
Haden is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Chontamenti will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes there by Haden.
Chontamenti prevents Haden from improving position.
Haden looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Chontamenti is avoiding damage well. #T1#
Haden takes a little break here. Chontamenti wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Haden tries to score with some ground and pound. Chontamenti controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Chontamenti is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Haden off and has taken his back!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Haden here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Chontamenti has the hooks in. Haden is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Haden wants to control his opponent's hands but Chontamenti gets his hands free.
Haden tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Haden really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T2#
Chontamenti takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Haden tries to hold on but Chontamenti postures up.
Chontamenti trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chontamenti controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haden wants to hold on but Chontamenti pushes him away.#T3#
Haden tries to improve his position but instead Chontamenti has taken his back!
Chontamenti is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Haden trying to control the action but Chontamenti just sinks the hooks in.
Good control from Chontamenti.
Haden looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chontamenti is looking to control Haden but Haden is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Haden tries to break free.
Chontamenti controlling from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chontamenti struggling to keep hold of the position.
Chontamenti slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thoth Chontamenti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Good standup being displayed there by Chontamenti as he connects with a hook.
Haden lunges at Chontamenti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chontamenti's hand.
Chontamenti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haden was well out of range. Poor timing from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chontamenti tries to clinch up.
Haden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chontamenti scores with a jab to the body.
Chontamenti throws a leg kick but Haden sees it coming and moves out of range.
Haden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Haden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chontamenti shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Haden eats them both and turns towards Chontamenti to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Haden throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chontamenti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Haden fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chontamenti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Haden dives in and grabs Chontamenti's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chontamenti pushes down on Haden's head and hops out.
Haden loads up on a big right hand but Chontamenti slips the punch.
Chontamenti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Haden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Chontamenti cracks Haden with a good jab.
Haden misses with a wild body shot.
Haden throws a body shot but no joy.
Chontamenti tries to land a leg kick but Haden saw it coming and moves away. #CL2#
Chontamenti takes the fight into the clinch.
Chontamenti blocking some punches. #BC2#
Chontamenti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thoth Chontamenti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haden connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#It looks like Thoth Chontamenti has been cut.
Chontamenti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haden looks to score with a jab to the body but Chontamenti is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Chontamenti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Haden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chontamenti.
Haden takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chontamenti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haden.
Chontamenti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haden moves away.#T2#
Donk. Chontamenti catches Haden right on the button with a cross.
Chontamenti throws a low kick but it's checked well by Haden.
Chontamenti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Haden counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chontamenti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Haden throws a jab but it's blocked by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti lands with a nice body punch.
Chontamenti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haden.
Chontamenti tries to score with a low kick but Haden moves his leg out of the way.
Chontamenti misses with a body shot.
Chontamenti throws a sloppy head kick and Haden moves out of range easily.
Chontamenti tries to clinch up.
Chontamenti misses with an uppercut. Haden saw that one coming.
Chontamenti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Haden to score with a decent uppercut.
Chontamenti pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Haden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chontamenti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haden appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Haden thuds his right hand into Chontamenti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chontamenti swings for the body but Haden moves out of range.
Haden half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chontamenti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chontamenti! But no joy.
Chontamenti ducks under a wild hook from Haden.
Haden feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chontamentis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chontamenti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haden manages to avoid it.
Haden attempts a counter takedown but Chontamenti avoids it well and moves away.
Haden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti scores with a spinning back kick!
Haden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chontamenti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chontamenti tries to counter by closing the distance.
Haden checks a leg kick.
Haden changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chontamenti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haden moves away.
Chontamenti is looking to clinch but Haden is avoiding it. #T4#
Chontamenti swings for the body but Haden moves out of range.
Chontamenti jabs Haden to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chontamenti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haden.
Haden takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chontamenti throws a hook to the side of Haden's head but Haden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Haden misses the target.
Thoth Chontamenti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chontamenti ducks under a wild hook from Haden.
Thoth Chontamenti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A good leg kick by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti looks to land a right hand but Haden moved out of range.#TD#
Haden closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Haden lands in his opponent's guard.
ZaDarius Haden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Haden trying to control but Chontamenti is working from the bottom.
Haden tries to free his leg and advance position but Chontamenti is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thoth Chontamenti really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thoth Chontamenti's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
A left lands for Haden.
Haden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chontamenti moves away.
Haden cracks Chontamenti with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chontamenti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Haden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chontamenti looks to score with a jab to the body but Haden is just out of range.
Haden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chontamenti moves away.
Haden shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chontamenti defends it nicely.
Haden throws out a loose jab but Chontamenti uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Chontamenti does it's job there.
Nice uppercut lands for Haden. That snapped Chontamenti's head back.
Chontamenti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chontamenti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chontamenti ducks under a wild hook from Haden.#T1#
Chontamenti scores with a hook.
Haden misses with a hook.
Haden changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chontamenti tries to avoid it but Haden manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chontamenti to the ground. Chontamenti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chontamenti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Haden.
Chontamenti thumps Haden with a low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Chontamenti as Haden shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ZaDarius Haden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chontamenti throws a leg kick which misses Haden's front leg but catches the back leg as Haden tries to avoid it.
Haden takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chontamenti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haden throws a right hand that Chontamenti ducks under and follows up with a left that Chontamenti also avoids with ease.
Haden dives in and grabs Chontamenti's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chontamenti pushes down on Haden's head and hops out.
Chontamenti scores with a hook to the body. Haden takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A jab from Chontamenti misses.
Chontamenti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haden.
Haden takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chontamenti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chontamenti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice shot by Chontamenti.
Haden takes one to the side of the head.
Haden takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chontamenti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Haden's hands.
Haden gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chontamenti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chontamenti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Haden shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Haden content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Chontamenti regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Haden.
Haden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chontamenti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Haden trying to control but Chontamenti is working from the bottom.
Haden won't allow Chontamenti to sweep him here. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Haden sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chontamenti's guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chontamenti manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Haden not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Haden trying to control the position from guard on top but Chontamenti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haden looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chontamenti looking for a sweep. Not yet Chontamenti, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thoth Chontamenti dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Thoth Chontamenti's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Chontamenti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haden.
It seemed like Chontamenti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Haden throws a body shot but no joy.
Chontamenti closes the distance but Haden moves to the side #TD#
and Haden counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Haden makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Haden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Haden slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Haden trying to control but Chontamenti is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chontamenti keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully. #T1#
Haden is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Haden throwing strikes but missing.
Haden landing some decent shots from guard.
Haden throws an elbow that misses. Chontamenti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Haden's guard. Nice move by Chontamenti!#REVB#
Haden is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2#
Chontamenti blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haden.
Haden looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nice strikes from Haden there.
Chontamenti controlling the position for now.
Haden misses with a head shot. Chontamenti uses the momentum to regain guard.
Haden throws an elbow that misses. Chontamenti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Haden's guard. Nice move by Chontamenti!#REVB##T3#
Haden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Haden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Chontamenti looking to control.
Haden wants to control from the top but Chontamenti keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chontamenti is on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
Chontamenti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haden is keeping the position for now.
ZaDarius Haden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haden wants to sweep but no luck.
Haden is working hard here to advance position.
Chontamenti looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chontamenti stays in close to Haden's body and controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
ZaDarius Haden showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chontamenti 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 47:48
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 47:48
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thoth Chontamenti!
Thoth Chontamenti is the new heavyweight champion!
Thoth Chontamenti decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 76
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
Shima looks to score with a jab to the body but Haden is just out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Haden 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.
Shima misses with a body kick.
Shima 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.
Haden loads up on a big right hand but Shima slips the punch.
Haden throws a body shot but no joy.
Shima misses with a hook. Haden ducked under it nicely.
Haden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shima.
Jab by Shima.
Shima goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Haden shoots in for a takedown but Shima shows good takedown defense.
Shima misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Haden gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haden lands strikes from half guard.
Shima wants to control but Haden is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Haden lands strikes from half guard.
Haden prevents Shima from improving his position.
Shima trying to control here.
Haden seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shima does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Haden keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Haden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shima keeps working. #SUB#
Shima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shima is concentrating on defense, preventing Haden from advancing position.
Shima is looking to improve his position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Haden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shima keeps working.
Shima has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Haden is working away from the top position though.
Haden thows a huge punch but Shima dodges it nicely.
Shima slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shima looking to control.
Shima looking for a sweep. Not yet Shima, not yet.
Haden cracks Shima with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Haden's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Haden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Haden content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Haden wants to control from the top but Shima keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Haden staying out of range there.
Shima misses with a wild body shot.
Haden fails with a takedown attempt.
Shima slips a straight right by Haden.
Shima swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Shima.
Haden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Shima on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haden with a hook.
Haden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Shima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haden is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Haden looks to score with a jab to the body but Shima is just out of range.
Shima was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Haden lands with a cross.
Haden ducks under a wild hook from Shima.
Haden swings for the body but Shima moves out of range.
Haden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haden was well out of range. Poor timing from Shima.
Haden with the counter takedown but Shima avoids it easily.
Haden is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shima rather than just go for the knockout.
Haden throws a poor cross that misses
and Shima counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jab, jab by Haden - just one landing.
ZaDarius Haden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haden throws a jab when Shima was well out of range.
Haden moves out of range of the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shima, as that shot connected.
Haden moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Haden defending well as Shima loads up on a big left hand.
Shima takes a swing at Haden's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Shima misses its intended target.
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 Hero Shima will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Shima pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shima is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Haden's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Shima takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shima takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Haden slips a jab from Shima.
Hero Shima is winning the standup battle so far.
Haden slips a jab from Shima.
Shima misses with a straight right.
Shima pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shima takes a swing at Haden's ribcage but misses.
Shima's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Haden connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shima scrambles back to his feet.#TD2#
Haden feints and as Shima raises his hands in defense, Haden changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Haden showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Haden trying to control the position from guard on top but Shima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Shima is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Shima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Haden defends well.
Haden passes Shima's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Haden working over Shima with some ground and pound. Shima looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Haden passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shima!
Haden controlling from mount.
Haden looking to finish Shima with some ground and pound. This is bad for Shima!
Haden unloading with bombs!#T2#
Haden avoids the attempt from Shima to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haden cracks Shima with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Haden has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Shima's face.
Shima gets back to half guard.
Haden trying to control the action but Shima is working from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Haden wants to control but Shima is keeping him busy.
Shima wants to control but Haden is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shima manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shima controls Haden momentarily but Haden frees himself.
Haden with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Haden is working Shima over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Haden landing with the ground and pound.
Shima 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.
ZaDarius Haden has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Shima looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Haden passes into half guard.
Haden seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shima does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shima is looking to improve his position.
Haden is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Haden slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Haden lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Shima is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Haden scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shima trying to control but Haden postures up.
Haden seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Haden trying to control from half guard but Shima is working away.
Shima gets back to full guard.
Haden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Haden dips to his left and cracks Shima with an uppercut!
Shima looks to land a left hand but Haden moved out of range nicely.
Haden slips under a jab.
Haden is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shima swings for the body but Haden moves out of range.
Shima misses the body punch
and Haden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shima misses with a looping right.
Haden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Shima.
Shima looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima swings for the body but Haden moves out of range.
Haden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shima manages to avoid it.
Shima is looking to counter punch.
Shima throws a looping overhand right but Haden ducks down to avoid it.
Haden ducks under a wild hook from Shima.
Haden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shima.#T1#
Shima looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Haden lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shima thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shima takes a swing at Haden's ribcage but misses.
Haden scores with a shot to the body.
Shima works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shima. Haden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shima lands with an uppercut that bounces Haden off the cage and back into range.
Shima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haden was well out of range. Poor timing from Shima.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Haden.
Hero Shima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shima takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Haden lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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!
The crowd cheers as Shima lands an impressive looking overhand right. Haden doesn't seem phased though.
Nice defenses there by Haden.
Haden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shima.
Haden changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shima throws a sloppy head kick and Haden moves out of range easily.
Haden shoots for a double leg takedown but Shima sprawls well. He's pushed Haden's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shima throwing a counter right hand but Haden manages to avoid it.
Shima takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Haden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haden misses with a wild body shot.
Shima keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haden.
It looked like Shima wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shima throws a body shot but no joy.
Shima throws a jab but it's blocked by Haden.
And Haden tries to counter it with a takedown but Shima pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Haden lands with an uppercut that bounces Shima off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Haden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shima moves away.
Shima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haden misses with a hook. Shima ducked under it nicely.
Haden takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Haden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shima uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haden.
Shima showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haden.
Haden lands with a good body shot.
Shima misses with a lunging right hand
and Haden counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Haden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shima.#T4#
Shima throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Haden to counter with a crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shima.
A slow jab from Haden misses its intended target.
Shima just misses with a punch to the body.
Shima throws a jab when Haden was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Haden.
Shima just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shima moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shima takes a swing at Haden's ribcage but misses.
Haden throws out a counter right but Shima avoids it with no problem.
Haden lands with a shot to the body.
Shima throws a half hearted mid kick.
Haden scores with a sloppy right hand. Shima should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Haden moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Shima throws a shot from downtown. Haden moves away and avoids it.
Shima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haden.
Haden takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Haden's corner calls for a 1-2. Haden obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Haden throws the left hand but Shima avoids the punch easily.
Haden scores with a shot to the body.
Shima takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shima with a hook.
Shima scores with a shot to the body.
Haden jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shima throws a shot from downtown. Haden moves away and avoids it.
Haden connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shima's hands.#T1#
Haden lands with an uppercut that bounces Shima off the cage and back into range.
Haden misses with a hook. Shima ducked under it nicely.
Shima ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Haden connects with the punch.
Shima scores with a jab to the head.
Shima swings for the body but Haden moves out of range.
Shima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haden's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shima under the eye.
Shima throws a hook but Haden blocks it.
Haden moves out of range of the strikes.
Haden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shima.
Shima looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Haden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haden darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Haden tests Shima's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shima was well out of range. Poor timing from Haden.
Shima swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shima works Haden's body with a nice hook.
Shima keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haden.
Haden throws a body punch but Shima moves out of range.
Shima connects with a body shot.
Shima jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haden feints the counter takedown.
Shima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haden manages to avoid it.
Shima throws the left hand but Haden avoids the punch easily.
Haden misses with a straight left.
Shima is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shima misses with a hook.#T3#
Haden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shima manages to avoid it.
Shima was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shima keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haden.
Shima takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shima lands a head shot.
Shima takes a swing at Haden's ribcage but misses.
Haden feints the counter takedown.
Haden tests Shima's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shima rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Haden to counter with a crisp jab.
Shima swings for the body but Haden moves out of range.
Shima fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shima slips a jab from Haden.
Haden takes one to the chin there.
Haden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shima.#T4#
Shima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haden.
Shima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shima clobbers Haden with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shima gets cracked there but stands up to it.
No joy there for Shima, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haden just misses with a punch to the body.
Shima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haden feints the counter takedown.
Haden misses with a right hand
and Shima counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shima swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shima moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Shima on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haden tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but ZaDarius Haden will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Haden misses the shot to the body.
Shima looks to score with a jab to the body but Haden is just out of range.
Shima takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Haden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shima.
Shima cracks Haden with a good jab.
Haden scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Haden blocks a jab.
Haden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Shima to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haden misses with a hook
and Shima counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shima throws a head kick that misses.
Shima misses with the combination. #T1#
Shima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haden throws out the jab.
Shima throws a jab when Haden was well out of range.
Haden scores with a jab to the body.
Haden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haden. Shima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shima throws a body punch but Haden moves out of range.
Shima takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Haden keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shima loads up on a big right hand but Haden slips the punch.
Haden feints the counter takedown.
Shima looks to land a right hand but Haden moved out of range.#T2#
A jab from Haden misses.
Haden fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shima on the side of the head.
Shima rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Haden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haden slips under a jab.
Shima misses with an uppercut
enabling Haden to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haden bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shima's head backwards.
Haden throws a shot from downtown. Shima moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Shima misses.
A little jabbing left from Haden on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Haden avoids the body shot from Shima.
Nice uppercut lands for Haden. That snapped Shima's head back.
Haden works the jab nicely.#T3#
Haden lands with a nice body punch.
Haden lands an overhand right.
Shima defending well as Haden loads up on a big left hand.
Shima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haden.
Hero Shima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shima throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Haden to counter with a crisp jab.
Haden takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Haden connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shima's hands.
Haden has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Haden paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Haden scores with a shot to the body.
Shima misses the shot to the body.
Shima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haden moves away.
Haden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shima stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Haden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haden has a takedown stuffed.
Shima was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shima has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shima there as he acknowledges the shot.
ZaDarius Haden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Haden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A swing and a miss from Shima.
Shima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haden moves away from the strike by Shima.
Haden is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shima takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Haden blocks a jab.
A cross from Shima lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
ZaDarius Haden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Haden 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 47:48
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 47:49
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ZaDarius Haden!
ZaDarius Haden is the new heavyweight champion!
ZaDarius Haden very nearly forgot to thank ALPHA Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 67
Date: Jun 23, 2021

#R1#
Haden misses with a double jab.
Haden throws out a loose jab but Krol uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Haden has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Haden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krol was well out of range. Poor timing from Haden.
Haden blocks a head kick by Krol.
Haden tries to counter with a takedown but Krol is quick to defend against it.
Krol slips under a jab.
Haden avoids the head kick by Krol.
Krol tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Haden lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Haden chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Krol can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krol dodges the punch combination from Haden.
Krol tries to clinch up.
Haden loads up on a big right hand but Krol slips the punch.#T1#
Krol walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Haden checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Krol keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Haden uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Krol lands a nice leg kick that just misses Haden's sensitive parts.
Haden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krol moves away.
Haden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Haden scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Haden throws a right and a left that Krol avoids nicely.
Haden walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Haden ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Krol circles away from the clinch attempt
and Krol counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Krol. That's going to slow Haden down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krol takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Krol looks to throw the jab but Haden is out of range.
Krol takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Haden is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD#
Haden closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Krol quickly recovers to half guard.
Haden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krol keeps working.
Haden misses with a head shot. Krol uses the momentum to regain guard.
Haden has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Krol avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Haden trying to control but Krol is working from the bottom.
Haden distracts Krol with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Haden trying to control the position from guard on top but Krol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haden is really struggling to control Krol but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Haden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Haden trying to control but Krol is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Krol moves into range and clinches up with Haden.
Haden blocks an uppercut.
Haden prevents a body shot from Krol.
Krol tries to throw a body punch but Haden avoids it by throwing Krol back against the cage.
Krol lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haden backwards.
Krol lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Haden struggles to land a body shot inside as Krol controls his hands.
Haden is trying to drag Krol to the mat but Krol just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Krol pushes Haden back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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 ZaDarius Haden will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Krol misses with a body kick.
Haden tries to counter with a takedown but Krol is quick to defend against it.
Haden throws an off balance right hand
and Krol counters with a nice leg kick.
Krol attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Krol throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Haden.#CUT2#It looks like ZaDarius Haden has been cut.
Haden works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD#
Haden gets a takedown into half guard.
Haden is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Haden has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Krol is not content to let Haden control the position.
Krol wants to control but Haden is keeping busy.
Haden throwing shots but Krol is blocking nicely.
Haden is trying to control the action in half guard but Krol is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haden with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Krol chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krol. Haden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krol ducks right into an uppercut from Haden.
Haden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Krol swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Haden lands a nice shot to the body.
Krol ducks right into an uppercut from Haden.
Krol finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Haden scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krol doesn't seem bothered though.
Haden connects with a body shot.#T3#
Haden cracks Krol with an open hand slap.
Nice straight punches there by Krol. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Krol.
Krol throws the left hand but Haden avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Haden finds it's way through Krol's defenses.
ZaDarius Haden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Haden.
Haden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Haden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Haden misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice body punch from Haden.
Haden works over Krol's head and body with a nice combination.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haden punishes Krol's body with a nice straight punch.
Haden connects with a body shot that sends Krol's belly button to the back.
Zygmunt Krol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Haden.
Krol scores with a leg kick.
Haden with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Krol misses the shot to the body.
Krol lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD#
Haden changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Krol looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Haden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krol can do to turn this around?
Haden is trying to ground and pound but Krol uses the momentary lack of control by Haden to regain half guard.
Haden is taking a breather. Krol says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on ZaDarius Haden's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Krol throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Haden is defended easily by Krol.
Krol throws a jab when Haden was well out of range.
Haden throws a sloppy body shot
and Krol counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krol fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
ZaDarius Haden is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden shoots for a double leg takedown but Krol sprawls well. He's pushed Haden's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Krol misses.
Krol tries to clinch but Haden is having none of it.
Haden shoots in looking for a takedown but Krol manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Haden's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ZaDarius Haden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krol throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
A slow jab from Haden misses its intended target.
Krol tries to counter by closing the distance.
Haden avoids the body shot from Krol.
Krol throws a head kick that misses.
Krol misses with a body shot.
Haden tries to counter with a takedown but Krol is quick to defend against it.
Krol wants to land a leg kick but Haden is out of range.
Krol moves out of range of the strikes.
Haden fails to land the takedown.
Haden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Krol swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Krol only half commits to the counter leg kick.#TD#
Haden decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Haden sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Haden wants to advance to full mount but Krol doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Haden looking to pass the guard.
Haden trying to control the position from guard on top but Krol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haden is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Haden wants to control from the top but Krol keeps moving.
Haden is looking to work some ground and pound but Krol has wrist control.
Haden looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Krol moves away from the strike by Haden.
Haden throws a body punch but Krol moves out of range.
Krol slaps away a takedown attempt from Haden, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Haden misses with a body shot. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Haden has a takedown stuffed.
Krol is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Haden misses with a straight right.
Haden lands the left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Haden looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Krol was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
ZaDarius Haden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Krol swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Haden to counter with a crisp jab.
Haden checks a leg kick.
Haden misses with a wild body shot.
Haden sets himself, and Krol steps forward looking for the clinch! Haden avoids it this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haden fails with a takedown attempt.
Krol is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zygmunt Krol.
I think Haden 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ZaDarius Haden!
Jumping up and down and very excited, ZaDarius Haden waved his t-shirt featuring ALPHA Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 60
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1#
Miettinen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Miettinen throws out a powerful jab.
Haden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miettinen misses with a jab to the body
and Haden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haden with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Miettinen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Miettinen misses with a double jab.
Miettinen misses with a looping right.
Haden throws a body shot but no joy.
Haden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Haden avoids the body shot from Miettinen.
Miettinen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Haden swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Miettinen misses with a body shot.
Miettinen throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Haden misses the target.
Haden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miettinen takes one to the chin there.
Haden tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Miettinen swivels and escapes.
Miettinen throws out a counter right but Haden avoids it with no problem.
Miettinen throws a jab when Haden was well out of range.#T1#
Haden takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Haden swings for the body but Miettinen moves out of range.
Miettinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Haden is just out of range.
Miettinen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haden.
Miettinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Haden scores with a shot to the body.
Miettinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Haden lands a really nice looking cross but Miettinen seems unphased.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haden. Miettinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miettinen stuffs the takedown attempt from Haden. Haden gets slowly back to his feet.
Miettinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Haden has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight.
Miettinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Haden to score with a decent uppercut.
Miettinen scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Miettinen does no damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Haden misses the target.#T2#
Haden drops his hands momentarily and Miettinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miettinen throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Haden counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Miettinen!
Check out the look on Haden's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Miettinen tries to bench press Haden off him but Haden keeps the position.
Haden working away.
Miettinen is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Miettinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Miettinen tries to buck Haden off but Haden is having none of it.
Haden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miettinen keeps working. #T3#
Haden lands a decent elbow from side control.
Haden has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Miettinen is looking to reverse the position.
Miettinen taking punishment in the form of punches.
Haden working the body and head with strikes.
Haden moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Haden works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T4#
Miettinen wants to control but Haden postures up.
Miettinen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Haden working the head with strikes.
Miettinen sneaks back into half guard.
Miettinen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Haden engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Miettinen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Haden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Haden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Haden sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Haden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haden misses with a looping right.
Miettinen walks into a stiff left hand from Haden.
Miettinen avoids the body shot from Haden.
Haden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some wild striking there from Haden.
Miettinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miettinen can do to turn this around?#TD#
Haden looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Miettinen keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Miettinen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Haden pushing down on Miettinen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nice strikes from Haden there.
Miettinen is trying to control but can't.
Miettinen wants to get back to full guard.
Haden seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ground and pound from Haden.
Haden is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Miettinen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Haden's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Haden's back!
Haden tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
ZaDarius Haden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miettinen is trying to control here but Haden has managed to regain half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Miettinen is looking for a kimura but Haden is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Miettinen to get the leverage.
Haden is looking to escape.
Haden gets full guard.
Haden looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Haden wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Haden is on top in guard. #REVR#
Haden controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Miettinen has his foot on Haden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haden works his way back into a safe position though.
Haden scoring with some ground and pound.
Miettinen 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haden postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Haden lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Haden content to stall in guard here.
Miettinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Miettinen, not yet.
Haden with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Miettinen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Miettinen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Haden is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Miettinen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Haden stacks Miettinen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Haden!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haden working the body and head with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Haden lands with a cross.
Meltdown Miettinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haden swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Miettinen.
Haden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miettinen moves away.
Miettinen misses with a hook
and Haden counters with a nice uppercut.
Miettinen loads up on a big right hand but Haden slips the punch.
Miettinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haden.
Haden with a nice cross.
Miettinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miettinen moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Miettinen misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miettinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Haden at a distance.
Haden is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Miettinen throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Haden decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Miettinen's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haden wants to control from the top but Miettinen keeps moving. #SUB2#
Miettinen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Haden defends well.#T1#
Haden is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Haden makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Miettinen keeping full guard, as Haden tries to pass. #SUB2#
Miettinen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Miettinen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Miettinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Miettinen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Haden is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Miettinen.
Haden gets to mount! Miettinen was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T2#
Haden tries to control but Miettinen wriggling away.
Haden lands with some strikes.
Haden trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Miettinen regains half guard.
Haden passes into side control, despite Miettinen's attempt to control the position.
Miettinen is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T3#
Miettinen is looking to regain half guard here but Haden keeps moving and retains side control.
Miettinen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Miettinen's face as Haden controls the position.
Miettinen is looking to reverse the position.
Miettinen stops Haden from passing to mount.
Haden lands a few punches from side control.
Haden working the ground and pound from side control.
Miettinen taking a bit of punishment here - Haden scoring with strikes.
Miettinen looks to move to half guard but instead Haden has passed into mount! Damn!
Haden controlling from mount.
Haden landing punches. #T4#
Haden landing shots from mount.
Miettinen tries to reverse the position but Haden maintains control.
Haden controlling the pace for now.
Haden lands a nice shot to the head.
ZaDarius Haden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Haden controlling his opponent.
Miettinen working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Miettinen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
ZaDarius Haden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Haden 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ZaDarius Haden!
ZaDarius Haden gave a mention to ALPHA Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 53
Date: Apr 10, 2021

#R1#
Haden looks to throw the jab but Cooper is out of range.
Cooper defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Haden.#CL2#
Cooper gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Haden swings wildly with an uppercut but Cooper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cooper is working for takedown but Haden is calmly controlling the position for now.
Haden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cooper's elbow.
Haden is working for takedown but Cooper is calmly controlling the position for now.
Haden stops a takedown attempt from Cooper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Haden on the inside.
Haden tries for a takedown but Cooper manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ZaDarius Haden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cooper taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Haden working aggressively here. #T1#
Cooper is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC2#
Cooper breaks the clinch.
Haden circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Haden counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Haden connects with a nice short shot to Cooper's temple.
Haden throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Haden has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cooper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Haden trying to pass the guard but Cooper defending well.
Cooper gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Haden throws a big right hand that misses.
Cooper wants to get back to his feet but Haden is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Haden trying to control but Cooper is working from the bottom.
Haden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cooper is keeping the position for now.
Haden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Haden avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3##SUB2#
Cooper looking for a guillotine here but Haden defends easily.
Haden connects with a couple of short punches.
Haden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Haden keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cooper's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cooper keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Haden looks to land a right hand but Cooper moved out of range.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haden. Cooper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haden feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Coopers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cooper throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#It looks like ZaDarius Haden has been cut.
Cooper throws a head kick that misses.
Haden misses with a body shot.
Haden lands a nice shot to the body.
Haden dives in for a single leg takedown but Cooper sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Cooper successfully pulls guard.
Haden won't allow Cooper to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on ZaDarius Haden's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Haden misses the target.
Haden misses with a series of wild punches.
Haden swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cooper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Haden looks to score with a jab to the body but Cooper is just out of range.
Haden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cooper unleashes a big counter combination but Haden bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cooper tries to clinch but Haden is having none of it.
Haden throws a jab when Cooper was well out of range.
Cooper shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cooper misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cooper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cooper takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Haden lands the left hand.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Haden avoids the head kick by Cooper.
Cooper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Haden works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slow jab from Haden misses its intended target. #CL2#
Cooper has Haden up against the cage in a clinch.
Cooper will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Haden up against the cage.
Haden tries for a takedown but Cooper manages to get underhooks.
Haden is trying to drag Cooper to the mat but Cooper just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T2##BC#
Haden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cooper takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cooper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Haden circles away quickly and effectively.
Cooper slips a jab and a cross from Haden.
Haden slips a jab from Cooper.
Haden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haden keeps the fight on the outside.
Haden misses with a body shot
and Cooper counters with a series of strikes. Haden will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haden misses the jab.
Cooper misses with a head kick. #T3#
Cooper defending well as Haden loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Cooper gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cooper prevents a body shot from Haden. #BC#
Haden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cooper tries to clinch up but Haden circles away and keeps his distance.
Haden cracks Cooper with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Haden tests Cooper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Haden misses with a looping right.
Haden swings for the body but Cooper moves out of range.
Haden misses the shot to the body.
Cooper moves away from the strike by Haden.
Cooper moves in looking to clinch but Haden pushes him off.#T4#
Haden blocks a head kick by Cooper.
Haden just misses with a punch to the body.
Cooper changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Haden as he connects with a hook.
Haden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cooper stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Haden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Haden lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#It looks like Sam Cooper has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Haden misses with a looping left.
ZaDarius Haden is winning the standup battle so far.
Haden lands with a good body shot.
Haden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooper moves away.
Cooper only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cooper swinging wildly here.
Haden misses the shot to the body.
Cooper punishes Haden's body with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Haden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haden misses with a hook
and Cooper counters with a one-two to the body. #TD#
Cooper gets caught flat footed, as Haden shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Haden controlling from the top position.
Haden is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Haden pushes down on Cooper's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper is trying to maintain the position but Haden is very close to passing his half guard.
Cooper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Haden passes the guard and advances to mount!
Cooper is in a horrible position here. Haden smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Haden lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cooper hang on?
Haden lands a big shot there that rocks Cooper but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Haden trying to control but Cooper is having none of it.
Haden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cooper can do to turn this around?
Cooper is trying to escape the mount.
Sam Cooper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Haden dominating with strikes here.
Cooper is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Haden lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cooper hang on?
Haden postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cooper looks a forlorn figure.
BOOM! Haden connects with a massive shot to the dome!
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!
Haden cracks Cooper with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Haden lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T3#
Cooper wants to control but Haden is having none of it.
Haden controlling from mount.
Cooper in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Haden controlling the pace for now.
Haden lands a big elbow.
Haden scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cooper? #ES2#
Cooper bucks up and throws Haden to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Cooper throws a chopping leg kick but Haden manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T4#
Cooper takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
Haden looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooper trying to keep a closed guard but Haden is proving a slippery customer.
Haden tries to free his leg and advance position but Cooper is retaining full guard.
ZaDarius Haden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Haden lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Haden working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cooper throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
ZaDarius Haden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cooper throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Haden lands a couple of decent looking shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
ZaDarius Haden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Haden, 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ZaDarius Haden!
ZaDarius Haden very nearly forgot to thank ALPHA Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 45
Date: Mar 03, 2021

#R1#
Chontamenti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Haden has time to react.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Haden.
Chontamenti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Chontamenti tenderised Haden's leg. Haden is trying to keep his angry face on.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Haden checks a leg kick.
Chontamenti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chontamenti. Haden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thoth Chontamenti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haden jabs at Chontamenti's body.
Haden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chontamenti moves away.
Chontamenti is looking to counter punch.
Haden lunges at Chontamenti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chontamenti's hand.
Chontamenti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been hearing reports that Chontamenti has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chontamenti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chontamenti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chontamenti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haden moves away.
Chontamenti misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Haden thuds his right hand into Chontamenti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Haden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chontamenti.
Haden throws a body shot but no joy.
Chontamenti slips under a jab.
Chontamenti with a nice cross.
Haden misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chontamenti lands a slapping body shot.
Chontamenti lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chontamenti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chontamenti ducks under a wild hook from Haden.
Chontamenti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chontamenti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chontamenti is looking to wear down Haden with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Haden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haden swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Haden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haden scores with a jab to the body.
Chontamenti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haden moves away.
Haden misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haden takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chontamenti avoids the body shot from Haden.
Chontamenti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haden.
Haden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haden cracks a nice hook into Chontamenti's ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chontamenti. That's going to slow Haden down.
Haden cracks Chontamenti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chontamenti wants to clinch up but Haden keeps it at a distance.
Haden misses with an uppercut. Chontamenti saw that one coming.
Thoth Chontamenti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Chontamenti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haden was well out of range. Poor timing from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Haden misses with a straight left.
Chontamenti throws a leg kick that misses.
Chontamenti walks into a straight right hand from Haden.
Chontamenti lands a lovely overhand right.
Chontamenti tries a head kick but it misses.
Chontamenti throws a body shot but no joy.
Haden fails with a takedown attempt.
Chontamenti fires out a quick counter leg kick but Haden just manages to avoid it.
Thoth Chontamenti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ZaDarius Haden.
Haden fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Haden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haden is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chontamenti with a body shot.
Chontamenti shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T4#
Haden keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chontamenti misses with a wild combination.
Haden jabs Chontamenti right on the nose. Chontamenti blinks but takes it well.
Chontamenti leaves Haden with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chontamenti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Chontamenti rushes Haden and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Chontamenti.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chontamenti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chontamenti fails to pull guard.
Chontamenti tries to throw a body punch but Haden avoids it by throwing Chontamenti back against the cage.
Haden prevents a body shot from Chontamenti.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thoth Chontamenti dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Haden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That kick from Chontamenti tenderised Haden's leg. Haden is trying to keep his angry face on.
Haden works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chontamenti just misses with a punch to the body.
Chontamenti fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Haden tries to counter it with a takedown but Chontamenti pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chontamenti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Haden takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Haden does it's job there.
Haden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chontamenti misses with a leg kick
and Haden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chontamenti was well out of range. Poor timing from Haden.
Haden connects with a body shot that sends Chontamenti's belly button to the back.
Chontamenti ducks under a wild hook from Haden.
Chontamenti swings for the body but Haden moves out of range.
Haden swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Haden slips a jab from Chontamenti.
Haden with the counter takedown but Chontamenti avoids it easily.
Thoth Chontamenti is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Haden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chontamenti manages to avoid it.
Chontamenti throwing a counter right hand but Haden manages to avoid it.
Haden takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like ZaDarius Haden has been cut.
Haden shoots in but no luck this time.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Haden checks a leg kick.
Haden tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chontamenti throws a body punch but Haden moves out of range.
Haden throws a hook but Chontamenti avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Chontamenti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chontamenti throws a wild body kick that Haden sees coming a mile off.
Chontamenti misses with a wild combination.
Chontamenti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haden misses the shot to the body.
Chontamenti is looking to counter with head kicks.
Haden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Chontamenti staying out of range there.
Chontamenti tries a head kick but it misses.
Chontamenti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chontamenti misses the shot to the body.
Chontamenti moves forwards but Haden connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Haden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chontamenti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Chontamenti misses.
Haden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti misses with the combination.
Haden swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Chontamenti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chontamenti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chontamenti misses with a body shot.
Chontamenti cracks Haden with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chontamenti moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Chontamenti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Haden fails with a takedown attempt.
Chontamenti avoids the body shot from Haden.
Chontamenti takes one to the chin there.
Haden throws a looping overhand right but Chontamenti ducks down to avoid it.
Chontamenti tried to counter with a leg kick but Haden avoided it.
Haden with a nice cross.
Chontamenti scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haden checks a leg kick.
Haden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Haden takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chontamenti connects with a right hand. Haden shakes it off.
Haden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chontamenti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chontamenti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chontamenti throws a low kick but Haden moves out of range easily.
A big left from Chontamenti misses.
Haden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti throws a chopping leg kick but Haden manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Haden has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thoth Chontamenti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on ZaDarius Haden's cut.
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.#R3#
Chontamenti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Haden connects with a body shot that sends Chontamenti's belly button to the back.#CL#
Chontamenti rushes Haden and presses him up against the cage.
Haden goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chontamenti prevents it.
Chontamenti tries to work over Haden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chontamenti gets through Haden's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Haden scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chontamenti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chontamenti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chontamenti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chontamenti misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Chontamenti.
Chontamenti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Haden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Haden blocks a body shot from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Haden backwards.
Chontamenti lands with a right to the head.
Chontamenti misses with a punch to the body.
Chontamenti gets through Haden's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haden working hard to break the clinch.
Chontamenti is leaning against Haden and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chontamenti digs a right hand into Haden's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Haden's gas tank.
Chontamenti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Haden.
Chontamenti lands a body punch.
Chontamenti lands a left hand.
Chontamenti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chontamenti tries to throw a body punch but Haden avoids it by throwing Chontamenti back against the cage. #T2#
Haden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haden lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chontamenti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chontamenti tries to work over Haden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haden prevents a body shot from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti tries to throw a body punch but Haden avoids it by throwing Chontamenti back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Chontamenti as the two fighters clinch.
Chontamenti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Haden.
A hook to the body from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chontamenti lands a hook that snaps the head of Haden backwards.
Chontamenti struggles to land a body shot inside as Haden controls his hands.
Chontamenti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haden's elbow.
Chontamenti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Haden or not.
Chontamenti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Haden or not. #T3#
Chontamenti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chontamenti lands a right hand.
Chontamenti is leaning against Haden and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Haden drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chontamenti pulls his leg out and moves away.
Haden chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chontamenti can pounce on him.
Chontamenti misses the shot to the body.
Chontamenti connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Both fighters circling a little - Chontamenti finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Chontamenti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haden moves away.
A slow jab from Haden misses its intended target.
Chontamenti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chontamenti slaps away a takedown attempt from Haden, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thoth Chontamenti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ZaDarius Haden.
Chontamenti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body kick there by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti lands with a shot to the body.
Chontamenti looks to score with a jab to the body but Haden is just out of range.
Chontamenti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Haden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chontamenti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haden moves away.
Chontamenti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haden can do to turn this around?
Chontamenti digs a good body shot into Haden's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thoth Chontamenti clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on ZaDarius Haden's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Chontamenti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Haden getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chontamenti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chontamenti misses with a wild body shot.
Chontamenti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chontamenti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haden. Chontamenti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chontamenti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Haden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chontamenti walks into a stiff left hand from Haden.
Chontamenti looks to score with a jab to the body but Haden is just out of range.
Haden missing with a left hand there. Chontamenti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Haden shoots in for a double leg but Chontamenti sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chontamenti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Haden doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Chontamenti.
Chontamenti tries to close the distance and clinch but Haden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Haden drops his hands momentarily and Chontamenti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Haden ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Haden misses with a takedown attempt - Chontamenti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chontamenti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chontamenti.
Haden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Haden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chontamenti.
Crunch! Chontamenti slams his shin into Haden's torso.
Haden is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#CL#
Chontamenti has managed to clinch. #T2#
Chontamenti digs a right hand into Haden's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Haden's gas tank.
Chontamenti lands with a left to the head.
Chontamenti pushes Haden back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chontamenti lands a shoulder strike.
Haden blocking some punches.
Chontamenti prevents a takedown attempt there.
Thoth Chontamenti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ZaDarius Haden.
Chontamenti pushes Haden back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chontamenti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Chontamenti fails to land.
Chontamenti misses with a body punch.
Chontamenti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chontamenti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chontamenti lands an uppercut.#T3##BC2#
Haden breaks the clinch.
Chontamenti throws a shot to the body.
Haden's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chontamenti scores with a nice right hand.
Haden misses with a wild body shot.
Chontamenti jabs Haden right on the nose. Haden blinks but takes it well.
Chontamenti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haden.
Chontamenti blocks a jab.
Chontamenti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haden shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chontamenti as he avoids it easily.
Chontamenti throws a leg kick but Haden sees it coming and moves out of range.
A lazy left from Chontamenti finds it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Chontamenti. Those never looked like landing.
Haden changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chontamenti. #T4#
Chontamenti cracks Haden with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Haden misses with a body shot.
Chontamenti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chontamenti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chontamenti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chontamenti goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chontamenti finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chontamenti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Haden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chontamenti moves away.
Haden ducks under a wild hook from Chontamenti.
Haden misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Haden momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thoth Chontamenti had his way with ZaDarius Haden in that round.
The cut man is working on ZaDarius Haden's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Haden blocks a jab.
Haden wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chontamenti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horrible takedown attempt by Haden or perhaps it was just good defense by Chontamenti, which made it look bad.
Chontamenti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Haden releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Haden gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Haden darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chontamenti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chontamenti lands a glancing blow to the side of Haden's head.
Haden jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Chontamenti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Haden shoots and misses
and Chontamenti counters with a left to the body.
Haden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Chontamenti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Haden misses the shot to the body.
Haden just misses with a punch to the body.
Chontamenti misses with a two punch combination.
Haden is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Haden doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chontamenti counters with a nice uppercut.
Thoth Chontamenti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ZaDarius Haden.
Chontamenti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chontamenti lands a right hook to the body.
Chontamenti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chontamenti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chontamenti throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Chontamenti misses with a wild body shot.
Haden misses with a wild body shot.
Chontamenti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chontamenti throws a body punch but Haden moves out of range.
Haden has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chontamenti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chontamenti ducks under a wild hook from Haden.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chontamenti misses with a low kick as Haden jumps back.
A little jabbing left from Haden on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chontamenti 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 Haden has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Haden and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chontamenti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haden changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chontamenti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haden.
Chontamenti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Haden cracks Chontamenti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A nice combination there by Chontamenti. #T3#
Haden 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.
Haden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chontamenti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Haden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chontamenti moves away.
Nice jab there from Haden.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haden. Chontamenti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chontamenti moves forwards but Haden connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chontamenti throws a body shot but no joy.
Chontamenti swings for the body but Haden moves out of range. #CL#
Haden gets tackled into the cage by Chontamenti. Chontamenti maintains the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Haden.
Haden tries to throw a body punch but Chontamenti avoids it by throwing Haden back against the cage.
Haden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chontamenti is working Haden over against the cage.
Thoth Chontamenti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Chontamenti misses with the head strike.
Haden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
ZaDarius Haden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chontamenti throws a punch but it's blocked by Haden.
Chontamenti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chontamenti lands a body shot.
Haden is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Chontamenti lands a nice shot to the body.
Chontamenti presses Haden against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Haden's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chontamenti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chontamenti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chontamenti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haden misses with a punch to the body.
Chontamenti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thoth Chontamenti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chontamenti, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 50:45
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thoth Chontamenti!
Thoth Chontamenti retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Thoth Chontamenti thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 39
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
Cooper misses with a hook to the body
and Haden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Haden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cooper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cooper gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've been hearing reports that Haden has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cooper scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like ZaDarius Haden has been cut.
Cooper throws out a loose jab but Haden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haden punishes Cooper's body with a nice straight punch.
Haden moves out of range as Cooper strikes.
Haden appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cooper ducks under a wild hook from Haden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Haden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haden misses with a left hand
enabling Cooper to counter with a crisp jab.
Cooper keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cooper misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Haden counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cooper! #T1#
The ground and pound from Haden seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The strikes coming from Haden are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cooper is trying to get back to his feet.
Haden postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cooper parries the strikes from Haden easily there. Haden is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cooper to escape.
Cooper defending against the ground and pound.
Haden throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Haden sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cooper is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Haden working away.
Haden throws an elbow but Cooper slips to the side and avoids it well.
An elbow from Haden crashes against the mat.
Cooper is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Haden is controlling him well.#T2#
An elbow from Haden crashes against the mat.
Cooper isn't going anywhere.
Haden with the ground and pound but Cooper regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Haden is thwarting Cooper's attempts to control the position.
Haden is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Haden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Haden has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cooper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haden. #T3#
Haden throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cooper is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Haden scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cooper has hold of Haden's hands but Haden slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Haden there.
Cooper is staying active underneath Haden, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Haden with the ground and pound but Cooper uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Haden stops Cooper from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Haden won't allow Cooper to get back to his feet.
Cooper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Haden is looking to work some ground and pound but Cooper has wrist control.#ES2#
Cooper pushes Haden off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T4#
Cooper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haden is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haden. Cooper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cooper misses with a wild body shot.
Haden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cooper.
Haden half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Haden takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haden connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Haden throws a lazy uppercut
and Cooper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cooper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haden manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Haden.
Haden throws a lazy uppercut
and Cooper counters with a nice uppercut.
Haden with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on ZaDarius Haden's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Haden doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Haden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Haden tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cooper swivels and escapes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cooper, as that shot connected.
Cooper throws a body punch but Haden moves out of range.
Haden thows a left - swing and a miss!
ZaDarius Haden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haden is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cooper scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Haden doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper scores with a sloppy right hand. Haden should have avoided that one.
Haden moves away from the strike by Cooper.
Cooper scores with a hook to the body. Haden takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sam Cooper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cooper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haden manages to avoid it.#T1#
Haden lands with a good body shot.
Cooper avoids the body shot from Haden.
Cooper misses with a body punch #TD#
and Haden counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cooper regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Haden.
Haden with a flurry of punches that miss.
Haden postures up in Cooper's guard and throws a big left but Cooper blocks it.
Haden with a flurry of punches that miss.
Haden looking to sit in guard and control but Cooper gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Haden 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.#T2#
Cooper being controlled here momentarily.
Cooper has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Torcida MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Cooper passes Haden's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SU2#
Cooper decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Haden scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haden dives in and grabs Cooper's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cooper pushes down on Haden's head and hops out.#T3#
Cooper scores with a jab to the head.
Haden avoids the body shot from Cooper.
Cooper misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Cooper. Beautiful body shot.
Sam Cooper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cooper scores with a shot to the body.
Cooper throws a body shot but no joy.
Haden feinted with a counter takedown.
Cooper throws a hook but Haden blocks it.
Cooper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haden throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cooper's waist but Cooper gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Haden off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ZaDarius Haden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haden has his takedown stuffed
and Cooper counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Haden connects with a jab.
Haden misses with an uppercut.
Haden connects with a body shot.
Cooper misses with a straight left.
Haden dives in and grabs Cooper's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cooper pushes down on Haden's head and hops out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haden missing with a left hand there. Cooper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Haden throws a big shot that misses.
Cooper throws out a counter right but Haden avoids it with no problem.
Haden misses with a hook
and Cooper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Haden scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cooper takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Haden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haden gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cooper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Cooper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on ZaDarius Haden's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cooper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cooper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cooper takes a swing at Haden's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Cooper misses the target.
Haden misses with a takedown
and Cooper counters with a straight right hand.
Cooper doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Haden misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cooper throws a body shot but no joy.
Haden thuds his right hand into Cooper's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Haden avoids the body shot from Cooper.
Haden appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
The fighters circling - Haden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haden thuds his right hand into Cooper's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cooper misses the jab.
Haden shoots in looking for a takedown. Cooper tries to sprawl out of it but Haden keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cooper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Cooper gets caught napping as Haden dives in and scores a takedown. Cooper manages to retain guard.
Cooper keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully.
Haden is really struggling to control Cooper but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Haden postures up in Cooper's guard and throws a big left but Cooper blocks it.
Haden throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Haden trying to control the position from guard on top but Cooper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cooper wants to get back to his feet but Haden is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cooper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cooper wants to get back to his feet but Haden is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Haden scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Cooper ducks under a wild hook from Haden.
Cooper ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Haden connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Haden loads up on a big right hand but Cooper slips the punch.
Haden misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ZaDarius Haden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cooper's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Haden connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cooper scrambles back to his feet.
Cooper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cooper throws a hook but Haden blocks it.#T4#
Cooper throws a body shot but no joy.
Haden drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cooper sprawls and moves away.
Cooper takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Haden throws a shot from downtown. Cooper moves away and avoids it.
Haden tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cooper sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Haden somewhat.
Cooper misses with a looping left.
Cooper throws the left hand but Haden avoids the punch easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cooper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haden tries to counter with a takedown but Cooper is quick to defend against it.
Haden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cooper takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

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 ZaDarius Haden.
I think Haden 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ZaDarius Haden!

Event: SPPS 33 - New Year Bash
Date: Jan 01, 2021

#R1#
Haden gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Rebel counters with a takedown into side control.
Rebel grinds an elbow into Haden's temple.
Haden is looking for a sweep.
Rebel scores with a couple of short elbows.
Haden is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rebel is trying to ground and pound but Haden uses the momentary lack of control by Rebel to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rebel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Haden's coaches at Gunner's School of Combat have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
Haden is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Haden manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rebel wants to control from the top but Haden keeps moving.
Rebel wants to pass the guard but Haden is keeping the position.
Haden is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Haden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rebel is one step ahead there.
Rebel throwing strikes from guard but Haden blocks nicely. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rebel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Haden looking for a sweep. Not yet Haden, not yet.
Rebel trying to control the position from guard on top but Haden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haden bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rebel's guard. #REVR#
Rebel looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Rebel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Haden cracks Rebel with a solid left hand.
Haden looking to sit in guard and control but Rebel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Rebel preventing the sweep.
Haden working a defensive guard here.
Rebel pushes down on Haden's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Haden is trying to maintain the position but Rebel is very close to passing his half guard.
Haden is staying active underneath Rebel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rebel is taking a breather. Haden says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rebel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Haden is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rebel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rebel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Haden is staying active underneath Rebel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rebel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Haden wants to improve his position but Rebel is controlling well.
Haden regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rebel is one step ahead there.
Rebel trying to control the position from guard on top but Haden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sith Rebel dominated that round.
That's time! Haden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rebel walks into a jab.
Rebel misses with a body shot.
Haden changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Haden misses with a takedown attempt - Rebel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Haden fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rebel avoids it really well and circles away.
Haden cracks Rebel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rebel bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rebel moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Rebel wants to control for a moment but Haden uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T1#
Rebel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Haden's head.
Haden controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rebel wants to take a breather but Haden is having none of it.
Haden tries to get to full guard but Rebel has control of the leg.
Haden wants to control but Rebel is keeping busy. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Haden is looking to improve his position.
Sith Rebel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Haden has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rebel is working away from the top position though.
Rebel is looking to take a break and control but Haden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rebel throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Haden to regain full guard.
Haden keeping moving, preventing Rebel from controlling successfully.
Rebel throws a strike but Haden rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3#
Rebel looking to control.
Haden trying to control but Rebel is working from the bottom.
Haden postures up in Rebel's guard and throws a big left but Rebel blocks it.
Rebel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rebel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Haden tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rebel swivels and escapes.
Rebel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Haden defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ZaDarius Haden. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Haden misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Rebel counters with a takedown into side control.

Haden explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
ZaDarius Haden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rebel misses with a straight right.
Haden attempts a counter takedown but Rebel avoids it well and moves away.
Haden goes for a double leg but Rebel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rebel continues to drive forward.
Rebel takes a shot to the head.
Haden tries a body shot but Rebel blocks it. #TD#
Haden wants the takedown. Rebel is fighting it off but Haden persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rebel's guard against the cage.
Haden's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Rebel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Haden throws a strike but Rebel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Haden controls Rebel momentarily but Rebel frees himself.
Rebel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rebel is fighting to break Haden's control of his arms but Haden is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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 ZaDarius Haden will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Haden or perhaps it was just good defense by Rebel, which made it look bad.
And Rebel tries to counter it with a takedown but Haden pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rebel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rebel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Haden shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rebel as he jumps to the side.
Rebel moves out of range of the strikes.
Rebel's coach down at Legacy MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rebel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Haden misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ZaDarius Haden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Rebel counters with a single leg into guard. Haden didn't expect that.
Rebel is standing up over Haden. Haden looks to escape but Rebel dives into side control. #REVR#
Haden is not content to let Rebel control the position. #T1#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rebel wants to control but Haden is keeping him busy.
Haden managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rebel.
Haden is looking to reverse the position.
Rebel tries to move to mount but Haden blocks the move with his legs.
Haden can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Haden manages to get back to half guard.
Haden keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rebel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rebel is taking a breather. Haden says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rebel wants to take a breather but Haden is having none of it.
Rebel drops an elbow to the side of Haden's head.
Haden wants to control but Rebel is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Rebel stalling away here and it's allowed Haden to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Rebel throws a big right hand that misses.
Rebel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rebel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rebel tries for a takedown but Haden sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Haden doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Rebel counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Haden is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rebel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rebel's back!
Haden avoiding Rebel 's attempts to control his hands.
Haden thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #T4#
Haden misses with punches from the back.
Rebel tries to escape but Haden has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Haden missing with strikes from the back.
Rebel trying to control the action but Haden just sinks the hooks in.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rebel is trying to break free.
Haden is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haden connects with a big shot to the side of Rebel's head.
Haden has the hooks in. Rebel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sith Rebel.
I think Rebel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sith Rebel!
During a confident post fight interview, Sith Rebel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 24
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balkan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've been informed that Haden 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.
Balkan throws a hook but Haden avoids it easily.
Haden shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Balkan pinned against the cage. Balkan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Balkan tests Haden's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like ZaDarius Haden has been cut.
Haden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Balkan. #CL#
Balkan clinches with his opponent.
Balkan tries to throw a body punch but Haden avoids it by throwing Balkan back against the cage.
Haden lands an uppercut.
Balkan blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Balkan misses with the head strike.
Balkan blocking some punches.
Balkan blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Haden throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Balkan.
Balkan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Balkan lands with a left to the head.
Haden is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Haden blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Haden has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Balkan regains guard immediately.
Balkan 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.#SUB#
Balkan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Haden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Balkan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Haden avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Haden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Haden makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Haden's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Balkan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haden is one step ahead there.
Haden with a nice head shot there.
Balkan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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!
Haden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Haden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Haden works over Balkan with some ground and pound from guard.
Haden working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Balkan's head.
Haden is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Haden trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haden pushes down on Balkan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Haden is looking to take a break and control but Balkan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Balkan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Haden scores with a couple of nice shots.
Haden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Haden lands with a punch from half guard.
Haden trying to control the action but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Haden is nestled in close to Balkan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Haden working Balkan over with strikes.
Balkan is trying to get back to full guard.
Haden slips a nice elbow through Balkan's hands, connecting with Balkan's forehead.
Haden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balkan keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Haden lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but ZaDarius Haden will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on ZaDarius Haden's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Balkan tries to clinch there but Haden circles away. #TD2#
Haden is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Balkan's half guard.
Balkan is trying to get back to full guard.
Balkan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Haden connects with a nice short shot to Balkan's temple.
Haden not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haden lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Balkan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Haden lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Haden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Balkan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Haden scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Haden lands a nice short elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Haden connects with a nice short shot to Balkan's temple.
Haden lands strikes from half guard.
Haden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Haden throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Balkan is trying to stand back up but Haden is controlling him
Haden scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Haden is nestled in close to Balkan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Haden working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Haden seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Balkan taking some punishment here, with Haden in his half guard.
Haden working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Balkan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Haden scores with a couple of nice shots.
Haden winds up and cracks Balkan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Haden looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Haden connects with a nice short shot to Balkan's temple.
Haden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Balkan has hold of Haden's hands but Haden slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC2#Balkan is rocked!
Haden seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Balkan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Oh Balkan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haden looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Haden scores with a big shot! Balkan's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Balkan! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). ZaDarius Haden!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 17
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Haden closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shima quickly recovers to half guard.
Shima taking some punishment here, with Haden in his half guard.
Shima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Haden connects with a nice short shot to Shima's temple.
Shima trying to control here.
Shima wants to improve his position but Haden is controlling well.
Shima moves into full guard.
Shima working a defensive guard here.
Shima is pulling down on Haden's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden scoring with some ground and pound.
Haden stands up over Shima, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shima trying to control the position.
Haden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shima swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Haden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Haden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Haden stopping the sweep attempt from Shima.
Haden scoring with punches to the head and body.
Haden works over Shima with some ground and pound from guard.
Haden working some strikes from top position.
Haden lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Shima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Haden won't allow Shima to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haden with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shima has momentary wrist control but Haden slips an elbow through the middle.
Shima avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Haden postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Haden passes Shima's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Shima is trying to get back to full guard.
Haden drops an elbow to the side of Shima's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shima is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Haden scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC#Shima is rocked!
Haden is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Shima is hurt! He's hurt bad - Haden fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Shima from any more punishment! Congratulations to Haden! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). ZaDarius Haden!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 10
Date: Sep 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chontamenti is looking to score with low kicks.
Chontamenti just misses with a punch to the body.
Chontamenti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Haden.
A swing and a miss from Haden.
Haden tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A good leg kick by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti throws the kick towards the body but Haden avoids it.
Haden throws a poor cross that misses
and Chontamenti counters with a right hand to the body.
Chontamenti takes a swing at Haden's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Haden closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Haden tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Haden working away.
Chontamenti's coaches at Pantheon of Paroxysm have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Chontamenti is letting Haden control him for a moment. #T1#
Chontamenti is trying to get back to half guard.
Haden landing a few strikes.
Haden tries to move to mount but Chontamenti blocks the move with his legs.
Haden scores with a couple of short elbows.
Haden scoring with punches and elbows.
Haden landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Chontamenti tries to buck Haden off but Haden is having none of it.
Haden is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Chontamenti will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Haden looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Chontamenti is avoiding damage well. #T2#
Chontamenti is not content to let Haden control the position.
Chontamenti tries to bench press Haden off him but Haden keeps the position.
Chontamenti manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Chontamenti maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Haden could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Chontamenti has cracked it and Haden is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Chontamenti!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thoth Chontamenti!
Thoth Chontamenti retains his heavyweight title!
Thoth Chontamenti made sure to mention his sponsor, Conviction in his post fight interview.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 3
Date: Aug 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Haden manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lik on his heels. He'll look to pass Lik's guard now, I'm sure.
Haden is standing up over Lik. Lik looks to escape but Haden dives into side control. #REVB#
Haden throws a strike aimed at the side of Lik's head but Lik avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haden working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Haden throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Haden lands a decent elbow from side control.
Haden working the ground and pound.
Haden misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Haden works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lik can't do much from the bottom here.
Haden has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lik!
Haden connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #CUT#It looks like Random Lik has been cut.
Haden landing strikes from the mount.#CUT#That has opened up Random Lik's cut even more.#T1#
Haden postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Lik in real trouble here! The ref calls for Lik to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). ZaDarius Haden!

Event: Sucker Punch 265# CSS Finals
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Haden.
Haden misses with a hook.
Haden darts in looking for a takedown but Lesnar gets double underhooks and turns Haden into the cage.
Lesnar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haden.
Lesnar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Haden bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lesnar's head.
Haden lands with a cross.
Haden tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lesnar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Haden somewhat.
Haden looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lesnar is fending him off so far but Haden persists. Nope, Lesnar circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ZaDarius Haden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haden ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Haden with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lesnar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lesnar.
Lesnar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lesnar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lesnar fails in his attempt to clinch.
ZaDarius Haden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Haden.#T1#
Haden misses with a takedown attempt
and Lesnar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haden misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Lesnar clinches up with Haden and pushes him back against the cage.
Lesnar will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Haden up against the cage.
Haden tries to throw a body punch but Lesnar avoids it by throwing Haden back against the cage.
Haden lands a nice shot to the body.
Lesnar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Haden lands a nice uppercut.
Haden changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lesnar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A swing and a miss from Haden.
Lesnar tries to clinch
and Haden counters with a nice uppercut.
Haden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lesnar tries to bum rush Haden with a series of wild strikes but Haden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Haden is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lesnar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2##TD#
Haden looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lesnar!#ES2#
Lesnar bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
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!
Haden has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$ in the buildup to the fight.
Haden with a jab.
Haden scores with a jab to the jaw.
Haden looks to score with a jab to the body but Lesnar is just out of range.#TD#
Haden shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Haden passes the guard and advances to mount!
Haden scores with a couple of good head shots there. #T3#
Haden lands a big elbow - Lesnar is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Lesnar is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). ZaDarius Haden!

Event: Sucker Punch 265# CSS Semis
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Lik gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lik wants to get back to his feet but Haden passes into half guard. #REVB#
Lik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lik has hold of Haden's hands but Haden slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lik trying to control but Haden postures up.
Haden thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lik's head.
Lik keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lik gets back to full guard.
Haden stands up over Lik, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lik not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Haden has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Haden won't allow Lik to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing good reports from Haden'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.#T1#
Haden throwing strikes from guard but Lik blocks nicely.
Lik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Haden passes Lik's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Haden landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lik moves into full guard.
Lik throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Haden working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Haden working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lik's head.
Lik keeping full guard, as Haden tries to pass.
Haden with a nice head shot there.
Haden keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lik's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Haden postures up in Lik's guard and throws a big left but Lik blocks it.
Haden is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Haden scoring with punches to the head and body.
Haden chips away with some ground and pound.
Haden works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Haden lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lik is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Haden scores with a couple of nice shots.
Haden lands with a punch from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Haden lands a nice short elbow.
Haden landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Haden is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Lik is trying to get back to full guard.
Lik looks winded!
Haden is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Haden moves into full mount! Lik won't be happy about that!
Haden looking to finish Lik with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lik!#CUT#It looks like Random Lik has been cut.
Oooh a big shot lands for Haden! Lik is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). ZaDarius Haden!

Event: Quest 16: Bacolod v Cauchy
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1#
Haden jabs Bosnic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Haden lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2#
Haden feints and as Bosnic raises his hands in defense, Haden changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Haden must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bosnic keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully.
Haden prevents Bosnic from getting back to his feet.
Bosnic is trying to control the position but Haden postures up.
Haden content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bosnic keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully.
Haden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden lands a couple of digs.
Haden lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bosnic wants to get back to his feet but Haden is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Haden chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Haden postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Haden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bosnic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haden working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bosnic's head.
Haden showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Haden with a nice head shot there.
Haden trying to control but Bosnic is working from the bottom.
Bosnic pulls Haden in close to his closed guard and prevents Haden from doing any damage or advancing position.
Haden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bosnic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bosnic keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Haden shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bosnic regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Haden.
Haden sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Haden is working Bosnic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Haden stands up over Bosnic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Haden showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bosnic is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Brotherhood MMA (16 ELITE COACHES) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Haden distracts Bosnic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Haden content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bosnic wants to stand but Haden is controlling the position. #SUB#
Bosnic working for a triangle but Haden defends it easily.
Bosnic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Haden working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bosnic's head.
Haden cracks Bosnic with a solid left hand.
Haden lands a couple of digs.
Haden postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Haden sitting in guard here, content to control.
Haden with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haden scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bosnic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Haden keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bosnic's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden 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#
Haden lands a nice hook to Bosnic's body. Bosnic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Bosnic gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Haden to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Haden controlling from the top position.
Haden makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Haden scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
ZaDarius Haden has got the better of the ground game so far.
Haden looking to sit in guard and control but Bosnic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Haden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosnic trying to control but Haden is working from the bottom. #T1#
Haden has control of Bosnic's left arm, preventing Bosnic from doing any damage.
Haden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bosnic manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Haden chips away with some ground and pound.
Haden throwing strikes from guard but Bosnic blocks nicely.
Haden is looking to work some ground and pound but Bosnic has wrist control.
Haden trying to control but Bosnic is working from the bottom.
Bosnic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Haden keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bosnic's head.#T2#
Haden controlling from the top position.
Haden makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Haden preventing the sweep.
Haden content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Haden stands up over Bosnic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Haden throws an elbow that misses. Bosnic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Haden's guard. Nice move by Bosnic!#REVR#
Haden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bosnic content to stall in guard here.
Haden managing to control the position. #T3#
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Haden. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Haden is on top in guard. #REVB#
Haden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Haden passes into half guard.
Haden scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Still in half guard, Haden seems content to control.#T4#
Haden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bosnic keeps working.
Haden scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bosnic has hold of Haden's hands but Haden slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Haden is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Haden has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Haden tries to control but Bosnic wriggling away.
Haden lands with some strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haden working the ground and pound effectively.
Haden landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bosnic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Bosnic gets caught flat footed, as Haden shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bosnic has momentary wrist control but Haden slips an elbow through the middle.
Haden controlling from the top position.
Haden with a nice head shot there.
Bosnic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Haden trying to control but Bosnic is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosnic has momentary wrist control but Haden slips an elbow through the middle.
Haden postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Haden working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bosnic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Haden is trying to stand up here but Bosnic is controlling him well.
Bosnic is trying to control the action in half guard but Haden is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Haden is trying to stand.
Bosnic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bosnic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Haden keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bosnic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Haden's head. #T2#
Haden is pressing down on Bosnic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bosnic is working Haden over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bosnic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Haden is on top in guard. #REVB#
Haden is in close to Bosnic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Haden postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Haden's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Haden makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bosnic keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully.
Bosnic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Haden working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bosnic's head.
Bosnic being controlled here, momentarily.
Haden postures up in Bosnic's guard and throws a big left but Bosnic blocks it.
Haden scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Bosnic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bosnic keeping full guard, as Haden tries to pass. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Haden works over Bosnic with some ground and pound from guard.
Haden lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bosnic can't keep his opponent in guard - Haden advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
ZaDarius Haden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Haden scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Haden looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bosnic with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Haden slips a nice elbow through Bosnic's hands, connecting with Bosnic's forehead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haden working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Haden lands strikes from half guard.
Admir Bosnic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haden is taking a breather. Bosnic says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

And that's the end of the fight!
ZaDarius Haden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Haden 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ZaDarius Haden!

Event: Conquest XII: Unknown v Murska
Date: Apr 11, 2020

#R1#
Pusilla misses with a double jab.
Haden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pusilla.
Pusilla changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Haden throws a looping overhand right but Pusilla ducks down to avoid it.
Pusilla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haden. #TD#
Pusilla gets caught flat footed, as Haden shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pusilla looking to control.
Haden is working Pusilla over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pusilla wants to sweep but no luck.
Haden content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Haden lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Haden has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Haden not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Haden chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haden sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Haden's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC#
Pusilla is rocked!#T1#
Haden arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Pusilla's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). ZaDarius Haden!

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